Attachment 1 SOW Palomar RD 2025.pdf

US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

Statement of Work

Contents Project General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

2.0 Project Location and Description

3.0 Period of Performance

4.0 Restrictions on Work

5.0 Licenses and Insurance

5-1

6.0 Environmentally Preferable Products

6.1 Products and Materials

7.0 Technical Requirements

8.0 Conduct

9.0 Security of Premises

10.0 Government Furnished Materials and Services

10.1

10.2 Locked and/or Non-Serviced Rooms

10.3 Safety

11.0 Specifications

11.1 12.0-1.1Daily Service 12.0-1.2 Restrooms 12.0-1.3 Meeting/Conference Rooms and Mailroom 12.0-1.4 Kitchenette 12.0-2 Quarterly Services 12-3 Semi-Annual Services 12-4 Annual Services 13 Supplies, Government-furnished 14 Quality Assurance Plan

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 Quality Control Plan E.2 Government Inspections E.2-1 E.2-2 Specific Procedures E.2-3 E.2-4 E.2-5 E.2-6 Performance Evaluation

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Project USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region Cleveland National Forest Palomar Ranger District Janitorial Contract 2025-2030 Statement of Work

General Information

1.0 Scope of Work

The intent of this contract is to secure janitorial services for the Palomar Ranger District Office, Cleveland National Forest.

Services required include but are not limited to cleaning of floors, restrooms, offices, break rooms/kitchenettes and trash/recycle bins emptied with contents disposed.

The District Office is comprised of two (2) buildings – office building and conference room building.

2.0 Project Location and Description

This office is located in Ramona, CA. Business hours are Monday thru Friday 8:00am to 4:30pm and closed on all Federal and State holidays. This Forest Service compound is surrounded by a security gate and is closed during non-business hours.

Gate code will be provided to the contractor at the start of the contract.

Palomar Ranger District 1634 Black Canyon Road Ramona, CA 92065

Exclusions (non-work areas): any areas that the contractor is not granted access to. Two offices will have restricted access.

These areas will be cleaned when occupants are present.

Accessibility: passenger car accessible

Any prospective contractor desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing from the contracting officer soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective contractors before the solicitation closing date. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding.

District office building is 3572 square feet and includes two (2) total restrooms, a kitchenette area, three (3) entrances and one (1) main entrance with small lobby, one (1) conference room, (1) mail room, ten (1) offices, and 11-12 desk areas.

Conference room building is 1708 square feet and includes two (2) single person restrooms, one (1) small office, and a large [conference] room. The small office consists of two LEO offices that will have restricted access; these areas will be cleaned only when occupants are present.

Additionally, there (1) restroom requiring service in the Warehouse/Radio Shop.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the requirements of the contract.

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3.0 Period of Performance

The period of performance of this contract is one year from date of award – June 29, 2025 through June 28, 2026.

Four (4) one-year Option periods (if exercised) as follows:

OY1 JUNE 29 2026 – JUNE 28 2027

OY2 JUNE 29 2027 – JUNE 28 2028

OY3 JUNE 29 2028 – JUNE 28 2029

OY4 JUNE 29 2029 – JUNE 28 2030

4.0 Restrictions on Work

Work may be performed at any time during the period of the contract except when restricted as follows:

1. Work shall be performed between the hours of 5pm to 9pm. Acceptable to perform work two (2) days per week. Work to be performed on Wednesdays and Saturdays or Sunday.

Considered mid-week clearing (1) and weekend clearing (1) for a total of two (2) days per week.

2. When the Contracting Officer [CO] or designated representative determines that adverse weather has made travel to/access of the site too dangerous or that continued vehicular travel would cause unacceptable danger or road damage.

The Government retains the rights to implement suspension of work IAW FAR Clause 52.242-14.

The contractor shall be responsible for providing all equipment, supplies, transportation, labor, and supervision necessary to complete the requirements of the contract.

5.0 Licenses and Insurance

The contractor shall obtain appropriate the insurance and licenses. FAR Clause 52.228-05, Insurance-Work on a Government Installation is included in this solicitation.

5-1 Each task is to be performed utilizing best industry practices. Throughout the course of the regular services the Contractor or their representatives should take note of the building maintenance and security issues and report them the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative.

6.0 Environmentally Preferable Products

The Palomar Ranger District Office requires the use of environmentally preferable products and services in order to comply with federally mandated programs and USDA’s Agriculture Acquisition Regulation – AGAR 723.703 – that direct USDA Agencies to actively promote a preference for Environmentally Preferable products, as follows:

alternative fuels and fuel efficiency, bio-based products; non-ozone depleting substances;

priority chemicals; and environmentally preferable products. The product requirements are described on the GSA Buy Green Products Website, https://www.gsa.gov/governmentwideinitiatives/ sustainability/buy-green-products-services-and-vehicles/buy-green-products

6.1 Products and Materials

Custodial cleaning products required in the performance of the SOW shall meet as a minimum, SFTool (https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement/green-products/5/cleaning-products/0). If it is determined that a product does not meet Government performance requirements, the contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements, the contractor shall submit a proposed alternative that would meet the performance requirements with the lowest environmental impact for evaluation and acceptance.

Products that full under the EPA comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) (http://www.epa.gov/cpg ) shall meet the minimum recovered (recycled) content.

Bio-based products shall be used upon issuance of the bio-based product listing from the United States Department of Energy’s Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP) Product Energy Efficiency Recommendations product list.

Supplements of amendments to listed publications form any organizational level may be issued during the life of the contract.

7.0 Technical Requirements

8.0 Conduct

All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and professional manner. The Contracting Officer may in writing require the contractor to remove from the contract/site any employee deemed incompetent and/or careless or found in unauthorized possession of materials, supplies, equipment, or any Government-owned property.

The contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance and integrity, and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to the employee(s) as may be necessary.

The contractor shall prohibit his/her employees from disturbing papers on desks, opening desk drawers or cabinets, or using telephones or office equipment provided for official government use.

The contractor will be notified of non-compliance and will be requested to correct the condition at the contractor's expense.

The contractor will not be allowed to have any persons (family members or otherwise) under the age of 16 years on the premises to either work or accompany the contractor or his/her employees during performance of the contract.

The following restrictions apply to the contractor and his/her employees:

A. Smoking: The District office is a non-smoking building. The contractor shall not smoke inside the building.

B. Gambling. The contractor shall not participate in games for money or personal property while on government property.

C. Alcoholic beverages and narcotics. The contractor shall not be under the influence of, use, or be in possession of any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic, marijuana, barbiturate, amphetamine, or alcohol while entering on or on government property. This prohibition shall not apply in cases where the drug is being used as prescribed for a patient by a licensed physician.

D. Soliciting or vending. The contractor shall not solicit or sell any items while on government property.

E. Firearms. The contractor shall not be in possession of any firearms in the district office.

9.0 Security of Premises.

The contractor shall be responsible for securing premises upon completion of each service. The contractor shall take the necessary precautions to assure that his/her employees do not leave exterior doors open during performance of services and/or exiting from the building. Only the contractor and the contractor's employees are allowed in the building outside of normal business hours. The contractor shall exit the building before 9 pm each night.

The contractor shall check to see that the gate and 3 exterior doors are locked and that interior lights that illuminate the desks, hallways and offices are turned to their regular evening off position before departing the premises. The contractor shall ensure that all lights are turned off after each room or area has been serviced windows are closed.

The contractor shall place an "out of order'' sign on any clogged/plugged or otherwise inoperable toilets and sinks and report it to the CO/COR.

10.0 Government Furnished Materials and Services

10.1 Secure areas for storage of Contractor-furnished materials The Government will furnish secure areas for storage of Contractor-furnished materials, which items shall be stored in. The Contractor shall maintain such storage areas to the same standards as similar areas occupied by the Government.

The Government will furnish the following:

a. Paper towels

b. Toilet tissue

c. Toilet seat covers

d. Cleaning supplies

e. Cleaning products

10.2 Locked and/or Non-Serviced Rooms

Some rooms in the building are locked for administrative reasons. These rooms will not require services unless left unlocked or a key has been provided to the contractor. For the rooms where a key is provided, the contractor will lock the door and turn off the lights prior to leaving.

10.3 Safety

The Contractor shall be responsible for instructing company employees in appropriate safety measures. The Contractor shall provide, place and remove appropriate warning signs for wet or slippery floor areas caused by cleaning or waxing applications. Cloths, mops or brushes containing a residue of wax or other combustible material subject to spontaneous ignition shall not be stored inside the building. Contractor shall provide copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS’s) for all cleaning chemicals used.

11.0 Specifications

Storage rooms for a limited number of supplies will be provided to the contractor. There is one locked admin loft available.

Key will be issued using a paper log charting in and out times.

11.1 The specifications and performance objectives are described below along with the schedule for work. Cleaning tasks have been scheduled either daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly or semiannually.

The Contractor shall submit a supply requisition to the COR whenever the contractor estimates that less than 14 calendar days supply of any Government furnished item exists.

12.0-1.1Daily Service The contractor will accomplish all cleaning tasks according to twice weekly frequency. At the completion of each daily service, all areas:

a. Carpets shall be free of dirt, dust, debris, and spots and stains.

b. Hard surfaced floors shall appear polished, and shall be free of dirt, dust, debris and spots and stains.

c. All surfaces shall be free of dirt, dust, cobwebs, spots and stains, including, but not limited to:

a. Furniture

b. File Cabinets

c. Window and other exposed ledges

d. Computer equipment, including areas around and behind display monitors and all office equipment.

d. Front door glass shall appear free of dust, dirt, streaks, smudges, and spots both inside and out.

e. Display cases and all counter tops, table tops shall appear clean and polished, free from dust, smudges, and debris.

f. Doors, door handles, and door casings shall be free of hand prints, dirt, and other marks.

g. Waste Containers shall be free of odors. Liners shall be in place and appear free of liquids, stains or debris.

h. Chairs shall appear to be free of dust, debris, and stains.

i. Vents on doors shall appear clean and free of dust and cobwebs.

j. All wastebaskets, chairs, tables, and like objects shall be returned to the location where found after cleaning.

12.0-1.2 Restrooms

a. Floors, as the result of mopping, shall appear be clean and be disinfected with no water left standing.

b. Mirrors, containers, and fixtures will be clean, and polished.

c. Replenish toilet tissue, paper towels, hand soap, and deodorant blocks such that adequate supplies exist sufficient to last until the next service. Ensure that dispenser’s function properly and that dispensers are not overfilled.

d. Wash basins, toilet bowls and urinals shall be sanitized, free of hair, dirt, debris, and otherwise have a clean and polished appearance.

e. Toilet seats, bowls, and urinals shall be sanitized and free of fecal matter, hair and have a clean and polished appearance on both the top and undersides.

f. Toilet and urinal stalls will be free of dirt, scuff-marks, and cobwebs.

12.0-1.3 Meeting/Conference Rooms and Mailroom

a. Whiteboards shall appear clean of marks and marker dust including any writing that is not marked “SAVE.” Tabletop and counters free of streaks, dirt and with a polished appearance.

12.0-1.4 Kitchenette

a. Microwave, refrigerators, and other appliances shall be free of dirt, marks and have a polished appearance.

b. Counter tops, cabinet faces shall be free of dust, dirt, marks, handprints, and cobwebs.

12.0-2 Quarterly Services

a. This period will be used to conduct the heavy work necessary to achieve and maintain the clean and spotless appearance of those areas including.

b. All outside windows shall be free of water spots, dirt, and the glass shall have a polished look. Window casings, both inside and out will be free of dirt, dust and other debris.

12-3 Semi-Annual Services Upon the completion of the Semi-annual service, All Areas:

• Door Frames will appear clean and polished.

• Baseboards, molding, and other surfaces where vertical surfaces meet the floors shall be free of visible dirt and wax buildup.

• All inside window glass shall be cleaned and have a polished appearance with no dust, dirt, grime, or other debris detectable around the window casings.

• All Carpets shall be first spot-treated, then completely steam cleaned, or shampooed.

12-4 Annual Services Annual services shall be performed on weekends (Saturday and Sunday) only and completed within 7 days of the commencement of this contract – base year and any exercised option years. An initial “Annual Service” will be performed as a base-line cleaning. This period will be used to conduct the heavy work necessary to achieve and maintain the clean and spotless appearance of those areas including, but not limited to the lobby and rest rooms.

All outside windows shall be free of water spots, dirt, and the glass shall have a polished look.

Window casings, both inside and out will be free of dirt, dust and other debris.

Upon completion of the annual service, area conditions shall be as follows:

• All Carpets shall be first spot-treated, then completely steam cleaned, or shampooed.

After carpet has dried, it shall be treated with a stain prevention chemical equivalent to Scotch Guard in its protective characteristics such that spilled liquids do not soak in.

Upon completion, Carpet shall appear clean, fresh, without visible stains. Office staff will be notified 1 week prior to carpet cleaning. Upon completion of the Annual Service, carpets shall appear clean, fresh, without visible stains.

• All baseboards will be wiped clean, free of dust, dirt and stains.

• All windows seals and ledges will be wiped clean of dust and dirt.

• All blinds on windows will be wiped clean and free of dust.

• Restroom walls and grout shall be cleaned and wiped down.

13 Supplies, Government-furnished.

The Contractor shall submit a supply request/requisition to the COR whenever the contractor estimates that no more than a two-week (14 calendar days) supply of any Government furnished item exists.

14 Quality Assurance Plan The contractor’s performance will be evaluated based upon the Governments Quality Assurance Plan (QAP), which includes the written inspections, customer surveys, service call logs, contractor/tenant meetings, and review of reports and logs.

The QAP will service as a guide for all parties involved insuring that tenant and the Government receives the service paid for and specified in this contract. A sample of 25% of daily cleaning will be inspected daily. A Random sample of approximately 50% of weekly cleanings will be inspected weekly. And 100% of Quarterly, Semiannual and annual cleaning will be inspected.

Random visual inspection will occur daily. Below is a checklist of scheduled inspection areas and frequency.

Performance Objective

Required Result Daily Weekly Quarterly Semi Annually

Annually

Floors Non-Carpet The floors shall be clean and free of dirt, water streaks, mop marks, string, gum, grease, tar, dark scuff marks. All surfaces shall be dry and the corners free of debris and dirt. Water shall be poured into the floor drains.

X

Clean all fixtures, including metal and chrome, water closets, urinals, shower stalls, lavatories, mirrors, waste receptacles, floor baseboards, soap and towel dispensers.

FIXTURE CLEANING: Porcelain and metal surfaces and fixtures (lavatories, urinals, toilets, shower stalls, mirrors, etc...) shall be disinfected with FS approved products. There shall be no dust, spots, water spots, stains, rust, mold, mineral deposits, soap scum, Soap residue, and excess moisture.

X

Clean all Surfaces/horizontal (Desk, tables, benches, railings, work partitions, doors, etc.) And vertical walls/doors, etc., partitions/cubicle and bathroom.).

Free of smudges, marks, or spots, soil, dust, dirt.

X

Performance Objective Required Result Daily Weekly Quarterly Semi Annually

Annually

Service all product dispensers including paper towels, soap, toilet paper, and seat covers.

Service waste receptacles

Waste receptacles/sanitary napkins shall be empty, clean and disinfected with FS Approved product. All waste receptacles shall have clean liners. All dispensers shall be filled.

X

Wax floors Evenly spread, free of obvious buildup, free of debris, dirt, and scratches. No bubbles. Slip resistant. Free of scuff marks

X

Maintain all vinyl and tile floors Floors shall be free of streaks, mop strand marks, and skipping areas.

Walls, baseboards, and other surfaces shall be free of splashing and markings from the equipment. The finished surface shall have a uniform luster.

X

Includes all open office areas, private offices, cubicles, storage rooms, conference rooms, stairways, hallways, mail room, and restricted offices.1

Collected Trash removal

Collected recycle cans and plastic bottles bag removal

Daily place in outdoor trash receptacles belonging to FS.

Weekly place in front of fire station door.

Performance Objective Required Result Daily Weekly Quarterly Semi Annually

Annually

Clean traffic patterned areas/spot clean other areas

VACUUMING: Shall be free of obvious dirt, dust and other debris larger than a paper hole. About a ¼” in circumference. Free of dirt and debris from around and under furniture.

X

Remove dust. Bookshelves, desks, storage cabinets and computers, tables and window treatments

Free of dust. X

Remove all cobwebs. Free of cobwebs on walls, desk areas, entrances, ceilings, corners, behind door and anywhere cobweb collect on the interior of the building and entrances on the exterior.

X

Clean Waste basket Wastebaskets shall be free of dust, debris, and residue. Plastic liners shall not be torn, worn, or contain residue.

Replace liners as necessary to maintain a clean appearance.

Performance Objective Required Result Daily Weekly Quarterly Semi Annually

Annually

Empty office recycle containers to larger outside pick up containers.

Units located in office common areas.

Paper shall be placed to paper bins and cardboard to cardboard bin located next to dumpster on the west end of building. Do not remove items on desks, batteries, and bottle and can containers.

X

Clean outside entrance area Cement area shall be free of dirt, leaves, debris over a nickel in size

X

Clean and polish all interior and exterior metal doors, door handles, push bars, kick plates and other metal surfaces including elevator interior.

Metal surfaces shall be free of smears, stains, debris, finger marks. They shall be clean, bright and polished to a uniform luster.

X

Clean inside and outside surfaces of all entry glass doors vestibule windows and frames.

Free of smudges, streaks, debris, and dirt to include sills and frames.

Performance Objective

Required Result Daily Weekly Quarterly Semi Annually

Annually

Clean counter tops and tables, sink, microwaves, and glass surfaces.

Area shall be free of all paper, trash, empty bottles and cans, and other discarded materials. The sink, counter, and tabletops, Microwaves will be disinfected in addition to free of dust, spots, stains, food, and streaks. Refrigerators shall free of dust, spots, stains, and streaks.

X

Window cleaning for both interior and exterior of all windows.

Windows shall be free of streaks, debris, water spots to include sill or frames quarterly.

X

Steam clean all carpet areas

Steam clean with extraction method all carpeted areas

X

Spot clean carpet areas

Spot clean stains on carpeted areas X

Sweep storage rooms or vacuum carpeted storage rooms.

Floors shall be free of obvious dirt and debris. No dirt in corners, crevices, or floor.

X

Lighting both inside and outside of the facility.

All light fixtures and lights for the facility will be fully functioning.

Notify CO or COR of lighting issues burned out, blinking or not working.

X

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

N/A

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.246-4 Inspection of Services—Fixed-Price. (AUG 1996).

AGAR 452.246-70 Inspection and Acceptance (FEB 1998).

E.1 Quality Control Plan The Contractor shall conduct inspections on all units in accordance with contractor Quality Control Plan (QCP). The contractor’s QCP shall be submitted and accepted by the Government prior to any work starting.

E.2 Government Inspections E.2-1 Government inspections are for the purpose of satisfying the Government that the services are acceptable and do not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for maintaining quality control.

The Contracting Officer's Representative or designated inspector will conduct all inspections.

The Contractor (or designated representative) is encouraged to be present to observe inspections. Summary results will be made available on request.

E.2-2 Specific Procedures Inspections will be conducted daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and semiannually. The inspections will be conducted by inspectors visually inspecting as well as physically checking dispensers. Tenant participation in performance evaluation includes, compliments or complaints of service or lack of service. These compliments or complaints will result in an unscheduled inspection. Unscheduled visual inspections will also occur in any area at least twice monthly.

E.2-3 Acceptance will be for fully completed work in accordance performance requirements.

E.2-4 Deductions due to unacceptable service.

E.2-5 The COR may recommend to the Contracting Officer deductions based on poor or unacceptable performance or no service provided by the contract. If possible, the Contracting Officer will ask the contractor to re-work the deficient areas. The inspection forms will be provided along with the notice of non-compliance to the contractor for response within two days.

E.2-6 Performance Evaluation The terms of the contract have been agreed upon by the Contractor and the government at the time of contract award. During the life of the contract, Contractor performance will be documented by means of written inspection reports, minutes of meetings, GSA/customer surveys, customer comments, service call logs, and records which will be retained as part of the official contract file.

1) Effectiveness of Quality Control (QC): The COR shall assess the effectiveness of the contractor’s QC Program through review of reports required of the contractor, service delivery information reports, and all those previously listed.

2) Inspections: A Government representative will make periodic inspections, with the contractors representative when available, to document the level of services being performed. The contractor will be notified in writing of any deficiencies. The contractor will be called/emailed or notified and writing of any deficiencies noted.

3) Service delivery: The quality and timeliness of the Contractor’s (including subcontractor) performance, as well as service call responses, will be used to assess the overall service delivery. Record of service calls and responses is required by the contractor and is will be available for inspection by the COR at all times.

4) Final inspection.

5) No Later than 60 days prior to last date of contract a final inspection will be completed. Contractor will contact the COR to schedule inspection. Any deficiencies identified will be corrected prior to expiration of contract.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

AGAR 452.211-74 Period of Performance The period of performance of this contract is one year from date of award – June 29, 2025 through June 28, 2030.

Four (4) one-year Option periods (if exercised) as follows:

OY1 JUNE 29 2026 – JUNE 28 2027

OY2 JUNE 29 2027 – JUNE 28 2028

OY3 JUNE 29 2028 – JUNE 28 2029

OY4 JUNE 29 2029 – JUNE 28 2030

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

Emergencies Fire Plan. Contractors are required to comply with State law during fire season.

Pre-work Pre-work conference. Before work begins on service contracts, a pre-work conference is normally held to discuss the contract--especially the specifications, labor provisions, plan of work and selected standard clauses. The pre-work meeting should be attended by an officer of the firm or someone designated in writing to act on behalf of the firm. The pre-work meeting may be waived at the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

Payment Payments. Payment will be made for fully acceptable work at the prices bid in the schedule of items. Payment will be made monthly.

Deductions. In accordance with the inspection clause, payment may be made for less than fully acceptable work at a reduced price. Other exceptions are noted below:

1. Standards of clean / Daily rate deficiencies by category:

Restrooms (30% of daily value) Offices (35% of daily value) General (35% of daily value) Front Desk/Entrances (10% of daily value) The standards of clean deficiencies are for major daily deficiencies where the contractor is clearly not in compliance with the specifications. Contractor after being notified of deficiencies may have the opportunity to rework the areas. If the problem is reoccurring (more than three times in a month) the deductions will be made without opportunity to rework the areas and daily deductions will be made until the deficiencies are resolved.

2. Ten (10) documented minor standards of clean deficiencies in a category in a week a will result in a deduction at daily rate for that category as stated in #1 above. 30 documented minor deficiencies in a 30 day period will result in deduction equal to the full daily rate.

3. Major deficiencies are defined as the large percentage (20 %+) of the work in the category was not acceptable. The contractor clearly did not adhere to the specifications and results of completing the objective/task listed. Examples are bathrooms have several deficiencies Floors not mopped, towels and soap not refilled, mirrors dirty. 5 or more offices did not have trash emptied or were vacuumed. After being notified of leaves in the entry hallway the problem persists.

4. Minor Deficiencies are defined as a small % of work required but items do not meet the standard. Examples are a couple of trash cans not emptied or overlooked. Restroom runs out of supplies. A Window missed (not in entrance).

Contract Release.

Before final payment will be made the Contractor shall sign a release of all claims against the Government arising by virtue of this contract, other than claims, in stated amounts, that the Contractor has specifically accepted from the operation of the release. A release may also be required of the assignee if the Contractor's claim to amounts payable under this contract has been assigned under the Assignment of Claims Act of 1940 (31 U.S.C. 3727 and 41 U.S.C. 15).

Invoices.

Payment will be made from the contractor’s invoice. All invoices are to be submitted via the electronic Invoice Processing Platform (IPP). This is a mandatory requirement initiated by the U.S. Department of Treasury and you can find more information at this website https://www.ipp.gov/index.htm. There is no pre-award registration.

After award of a contract, please make sure that your company registers promptly at https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm to establish your account. PRIOR to starting the IPP enrollment process, please verify that the point of contact’s (POC’s) email address is up to date in your company’s System for Award Management (SAM) account at www.sam.gov and that any recent update(s) have been allowed time to process resulting in an “Active” status on the SAM account. The one-time enrollment in IPP means a series of emails will be sent to the SAM POC. If you have questions on the IPP enrollment process, the help desk phone number is 1-866-973-3131.

GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will provide the following item(s) of Government property to the Contractor for use in the performance of this contract. This property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the "Government Property" FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

• Secure areas for storage of Contractor-furnished materials

• Liquid hand soap

• Paper hand towels

• Toilet paper

• Paper toilet seat covers

• Incandescent and fluorescent light bulbs

• Bulk commercial trash disposal bins (outside dumpster)

• Interior and exterior recycle containers The Contractor shall submit a supply request/requisition to the COR whenever the contractor estimates that no more than a two-week (14 calendar days) supply of any Governmentfurnished item exists.

Contractor Representatives The Government may deal officially and directly only with the contract signer, with corporate officers with legal contractual authority, or with persons specifically designated by the contractor to act as official representatives.

Loss Damage or Destruction Equipment furnished with operator. The Government shall not be liable for loss, damage, or destruction of equipment furnished under this contract except for such loss, damage or destruction resulting from the negligent or wrongful act(s) of the government employee(s) while acting within the scope of their employment.