Attachment 2 Scope of Work.docx

Scope of Work General Construction

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK: This project consists of furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, materials, and transportation and performing all work required for the accomplishment of General Construction as required in this contract. Work will be issued per individual Task Order (TO) using a Statement of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statement (PWS). This work may include, but is not limited to framing, sheetrocking, painting, flooring, excavating, site grading, window glazing, concrete work, metal building erection and repairs, routine electrical, plumbing, roofing, landscaping, HVAC work and common to building construction and operation of general research laboratories.

1.1.1 Location: National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) USDA-ARS, 1980 Denison Ave. Manhattan, KS and all associated NBAF properties

1.1.2 Security Requirements: Personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of, or agent of the Contractor, entering this facility shall conform to the facility security regulations and any site training requirements. The Contractor shall provide all information required for background checks to meet facility access requirements as performed by the facility security office. Contractor personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by USDA-ARS Security office. Each person accessing the site will be required to provide personal details, (full name, DOB, SSN, DL#) and will undergo a routine background check, such as a National Agency Check with additional inquiries, which may include a criminal and credit check. Details required for the check should be submitted the security office NLT 5 days prior to the visit. Results of this check may return earlier. However, it should not be planned to have results earlier than 5 days. If, while on site the contractor/vendor will have access to sensitive information, they must complete a National Disclosure Agreement (NDA), along with the required training. This training will most likely be completed by reviewing a series of slides covering the topics of the definition of controlled unclassified information (CUI), access, handling, distribution, storage, and destruction of CUI. Each person will acknowledge receiving and understanding the training on the NDA. The process should not exceed two hours. Acknowledgement and completion of the NDA will be turned in with the form required for the background check. Results will be returned through the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. Contractors needs to follow Title 41, Code of Federal Regulations, Part 102-74, Subpart C Rules, and Regulation Governing Conduct on Federal Property. Additional security requirements may be imposed when the Federal Government raises the Homeland Security Alert Level. Additional directions will be provided if the situation occurs. The Contractor shall safeguard all USDA-ARS equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use.

1.1.2.1 Security Ingress/Egress for Contract Activities:

Contractor Personnel, Contract Vehicles, Tools, Equipment, Material Deliveries & Shipments. The Service Entry Control Point (ECP)/Guard Post serves as the initial screening point for vehicles and visitors.

1. All Vehicles, equipment, and personnel will be confirmed for NBAF access. Upon confirmation, all vehicles and equipment will be thoroughly searched at the Service ECP. Once cleared, visitors may be thoroughly screened by Security at the Service ECP or will be directed to park in the North Transshipping (TSSG) Parking Lot to undergo Security Screening within the Transshipping Building.

2. Following screening, visitors without a Long-Term Visitor Badge (LTVB) will be issued a short-term visitor’s badge.

3. Escorted by either Contractor staff with a Local Badge/PIV or an authorized USDA Escort, visitors, vehicles, tools, equipment, and materials will enter NBAF through Gate 2, and travel to the designated delivery entry point(s).

4. Escort coordinates to meet an authorized USDA member at the designated delivery entry point(s). This coordination will need to be done through the contract COR.

5. Escort will enter PIN at the access control reader and escort visitors through the designated delivery entry point(s) into the work area. Additional instruction pertaining to containment is as follows:

a. Access/Egress of containment loading areas and activities within containment are subject to additional limitations, requirements and restrictions that will be determined, evaluated, and approved on a case-by-case basis.

b. All personnel, tools, equipment, and materials are subject to additional Security Screening and ingress/egress procedures pending campus status.

c. At no time can a direct path from outside the facility into containment occur.

d. Within containment, the containment cafeteria is the only authorized place to eat and drink. Food and Drink are only allowed to enter containment through the cafeteria pass through box via the warming kitchen.

e. All Contractor Staff and Visitors will be required to check their phones into a locker outside of containment prior to entering containment.

f. Radios can be signed out for communication within containment. The radios must stay within containment.

6. Escorts must always maintain line of sight of visitors and a 5:1 escort ratio.

7. Leaving the designated delivery entry points, escorted visitors will drive out of Gate 2. Vehicles, equipment, and personnel are subject to additional Security Screening and egress procedures pending campus status.

8. Visitors without LTVBs will either be directed to park in the North TSSG parking lot to return their badge within Transshipping or will be directed to turn in their badge at the Service ECP. Once the Visitor Badge is returned, the visitor will then exit the respective area and leave the NBAF premises. Those with LTVB’s will leave the premises upon exiting Gate 2.

9. Visitors that are part of the delivery crew, but whom are not in the delivery vehicle will be subject to standard site access requirements utilizing the main Entry Control Point off Denison Avenue and screening by Security at the Visitors Center. Visitors will then be escorted from the Visitors Center, by a Contractor staff with a Local Badge/PIV or an authorized USDA Escort, to join the rest of the crew.

Crews with minimal tools, equipment, & materials – Containment Access through Shower Block and Security Checkpoint:

1. All Contractor Staff and Visitors will follow the NBAF Facility SOP for access into the Main Lab.

2. Access/Egress of containment areas and activities within containment are subject to additional limitations, requirements and restrictions that will be determined, evaluated, and approved on a case-by-case basis.

3. All Contractor Staff and Visitors will be required to check their phones into a locker outside of containment.

4. All Contractor Staff and Visitors will be screened and confirmed by Security for access into containment.

5. All personnel, tools, equipment, and materials are subject to additional Security Screening and ingress/egress procedures pending campus status.

6. Security will have all Contractor Staff and Visitors sign the visitor log once cleared for access.

7. All Contractor Staff and Visitors will be escorted into containment and throughout by an authorized USDA employee with containment access.

8. Upon Leaving containment, All Contractor Staff and Visitors will sign out on the visitor log.

1.1.3 Background: The National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) is seeking a contractor with at least five years’ experience in General Construction Management, relating but not limited to framing, sheetrocking, painting, flooring, roofing, excavating, site grading, window glazing, concrete work, metal building erection and repairs, siding, LN2 system repairs, building equipment repairs, routine electrical, plumbing, landscaping and HVAC work, common to building construction and operation of general research laboratories. The NBAF Campus consists of multiple buildings to include the Main Lab, Central Utility Plant, Transshipping Building, Wastewater Pre-Treatment Plant, Pump House, Visitors Center, and two Entry Control Points. The Main Lab is designed to support Bio-Safety levels BSL-2, BSL-3, BSL-3E, ABSL-3, BSL-4 and ABSL-4 research. Contractors associated with repair, maintenance, or construction, shall be familiar with services associated with these types of facilities.

1.1.4 Project Requirements: General construction and associated designs shall meet the requirements of ARS Policy and Procedure (P&P) ARS-242.1M and Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS) and publications per sections 1.1.8.1 and 1.8.

1.1.5 Federal Requirement Links:

Unified Facility Guide Specifications (UFGS) – http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/browse_cat.php?c=3

1.1.6 Design Analysis: Provide a Design Analysis (DA) where required within the TO SOW OR PWS. Design Analysis Engineer shall be present at initial site visit unless otherwise exempted by CO.

1.1.6.1 General: Contractor must provide a Professional Engineer or Registered Architect, registered in the State where work is being performed and seal all required Design Analysis and Drawings.

1.1.6.2 Drainage Systems: Provide drainage analysis as may be required by TO SOW or PWS.

1.1.7 Quality Control:

1.1.7.1 Foreman/Superintendent: Contractor shall employ a job foreman/Superintendent for each active TO. The Foreman/Superintendent is always required on-site when site work is being accomplished. When work is being accomplished, the Foreman/Superintendent must be on site 100% of the time.

1.1.7.2 Safety: Perform all work activities in a safe manner in conformance with current OSHA Standards. All workers shall always wear fluorescent reflective vests or shirts with the general contractor’s or subcontractor’s name or name tag, hard hats, boots, and safety glasses.

1.1.8 Principal Features:

1.1.8.1 Publications – Codes: All work performed shall be IAW the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Standards National Electric Code (NEC), the Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Standards, American Society of Plumbing Engineers (ASPE), Sheet Metal and Air Conditioning Contractors National Association, Inc. (SMACNA) an American Society of Heating and Refrigeration Engineers (ASHRAE) and all other Standards as may be required by ARS Policy and Procedure (P&P) ARS-242.1M, ARS Facilities Design Standards or as may be further required on individual Statements of Work (SOW) or Performance Work Statements (PWS) provided for each project order. See also section 1.6.

1.1.8.2 Material and Material Quality:

a. All materials and equipment provided under this project shall be of commercial grade quality.

b. The material and equipment to be furnished under these contract documents shall be the standard products of manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such materials and equipment and shall be the manufacturer’s latest standard design, and the most current design which conforms to the requirements specified.

c. All materials and equipment to be incorporated in the work shall be handled and stored by the manufacturer, fabricator, supplies, and Contractor before during and after shipment in a manner to prevent any injury, theft, or damage of any kind to the materials and equipment.

d. All materials and equipment furnished by the Contractor shall be subject to inspection and approval by the CO/COR.

e. Government will not furnish any labor or equipment to unload or move materials or supplies.

1.1.8.3 List of Materials: The Contractor shall submit a certified list of materials or manufacturer's descriptive literature for all major materials proposed for use under this section.

1.1.8.4 Installation, Operation, and Maintenance Instructions: The Contractor shall submit manufacturer's written installation, operation, and maintenance instructions.

1.1.8.5 Pre-construction Drawings: Pre-construction drawings will not be provided for every project. Current As-Built drawings may be provided for use by the contractor to develop as-built drawings. Current As-Built drawings may be provided in Revit 2020 files, .dwg files, or .pdf. Government-developed pre-construction drawings will be normally provided for those projects where drawings are necessary to clearly depict the scope of work. However, on a project-by-project basis, the contractor may be required per Request for Task Order Proposal to provide drawings/sketches to clearly present the contractor’s method of accomplishing the ordered SOW or PWS work to the Contracting Officer (CO) in enough detail that satisfies the requirements of the government. In such instances, approval of the contractor’s drawings/sketches shall be required in a submittal process prior to the contractor proceeding with the project. In addition, the contractor may be required to provide drawings sealed by a Professional Engineer registered in the State in which the work will occur on a project order basis. Cost of drawings, sketches and sealed drawings shall be included in the task order proposal, funded through each respective task order, and therefore paid by the Government.

1.1.8.6 As-Built Drawings. Whenever government-developed pre-construction drawings are provided, the contractor shall mark up the drawings to clearly indicate all changes made to the project that differ from the original drawings and that indicate as-built conditions. The marked-up drawings shall be provided to the CO at the completion of the project. The drawings shall be reviewed and approved by the CO before final payment is made to the contractor. As-Built drawings shall be submitted to the Government in Revit 2020, .dwg, or .pdf files, as outlined in the PWS/SOW per individual Task Order.

1.1.8.7 Clean up: Maintain work area(s) in neat, orderly, and safe condition during the work, and cleanup work area(s) at the end of each workday and upon completion of the work. Dispose of refuse, debris, salvable, non-salvable, recyclable, non-recyclable, hazardous materials, and hazardous wastes items as specified below. Final Cleanup is required.

1.1.8.8 Refuse: Place only ordinary refuse in dumpsters. No vegetative waste, construction and demolition waste, tires, recyclable materials, salvable items, or hazardous materials or waste will be placed in dumpsters. Large amounts of refuse shall be delivered to an off-post landfill and fees paid by the Contractor.

1.1.8.9 Cutting: Accomplish cutting using power tools and equipment which are best suited for the project order being accomplished and least likely to damage adjoining or adjacent surfaces.

1.1.8.10 Patching: Patch adjoining or adjacent surfaces using materials which match the existing materials. Joints and seams shall be durable and as invisible as possible. Restore finishes of patched areas to match the existing finishes.

1.1.8.11 Modification of Existing Installation: Perform ancillary work of modifying existing installation or performing new construction as needed to facilitate and accommodate work.

1.1.8.12 Excavation: Prior to any excavation, contact locating services as necessary and discuss with COR. As required adhere to all trench safety requirements.

1.1.8.13 Installation: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to complete work in accordance with Federal, State, and Local Code Standards. Additional procedures and materials may be required than is indicated herein. If any item specified herein conflicts with the applicable codes and recommendations, the Contractor shall bring it to the attention of the Contracting Officer Representative for immediate resolution.

1.1.8.14 Site Grading: Coordinate all work defined in the SOW with the COR. All equipment operators will be properly trained to operate equipment. Operate equipment to prevent damage to adjacent areas.

1.2 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL:

1.2.1 Demolition: Demolish or remove from the work site all items designated to be demolished or removed as part of the replacement process, and any other items necessary to accomplish the required work. The Principal Features section in the SOW or PWS may not designate all demolition and removal items existing at the work site. Therefore, prior to beginning demolition or removal work, verify with the COR all items to be demolished or removed and all items to remain. The Contractor is responsible for loading, hauling, and unloading salvage items and debris. The Contractor is also responsible for preparing salvage items for turn in at a location designated in the SOW or PWS.

1.2.2 Utilities: Utilities work per TO. In general, the following is anticipated of each TO unless otherwise specified:

a. Perform due diligence in determining location of all utilities by calling local dig hotline, requesting information from worksite, including use of ground radar or other means of utilities location if needed. It is incumbent on contractor to include these services in the proposal if needed.

b. Disconnect or turn off circuit breakers for electrical service as necessary.

c. Disconnect or shut isolation valve for natural service as necessary.

d. Disconnect or shut isolation valve for potable water as necessary.

e. Fill and compact all disturbed areas to reduce future settling and grade for proper drainage. Seeding, mulching, etc. will be per TO. If needed, provide topsoil equivalent to adjacent areas for final grading.

f. Dispose of all material properly in an appropriate landfill or equivalent site.

1.3 DISPOSITION OF CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE ITEMS:

1.3.1 Non-salvable and Non-recyclable Items: Construction materials and debris, which will have no salvage or recycling value because of the type of material, or the procedures required for dismantling or demolition, shall be disposed of at an off-post landfill or as directed by the SOW, PWS or CO. Unless otherwise indicated, non-salvable items include: refuse; vegetative waste; tires; miscellaneous concrete and masonry items; wood and wood products; nonmetallic roofing materials; wood doors, door frames, windows, trim, and glazing; gypsum wallboard, plaster, and acoustical ceiling board; floor and wall coverings; and nonmetallic plumbing, mechanical, and electrical components. HVAC equipment and appurtenances; and electrical components, equipment, and fixtures. Cardboard shall be turned in to a local Recycle Center if one exists.

1.3.2 Salvable and Recyclable Items: Construction materials, which have salvage or recycling value, or which can be dismantled or removed without damage, shall be recycled in location appropriate area or as directed by the CO. Unless otherwise indicated, salvable items include: chain link fence components; sheet metal items including siding, flashings, roofing, fasciae, soffits, gutters, and downspouts; metal doors, door frames, builder’s hardware, and windows; metal toilet and bath accessories; metal toilet partitions; appliances; metal pipe, pipe fittings, and valves all with insulation removed; metal plumbing fixtures and serviceable vitreous China plumbing fixtures; fire protection equipment and appurtenances; HVAC equipment and appurtenances; and electrical components, equipment, and fixtures. Cardboard shall be turned in to a local Recycle Center if one exists.

1.3.3 Hazardous Materials (HM) and Hazardous Wastes (HW):

1.3.3.1 Disposition of Contractor-Owned HM and HW: Contractor owned hazardous materials and hazardous waste are the property of the Contractor and must be handled, stored, and disposed of by the Contractor, in accordance with all federal and state regulations.

1.3.3.2 Disposition of HM and HW from Government Sources: Hazardous materials and the wastes generated from the use of those materials shall be handled, stored, and disposed of by the Contractor at locations in accordance with all federal and state regulations unless approval for on-location disposal is obtained from the CO.

1.3.3.3 Spills of Hazardous Material: Report all spill of hazardous materials to Location Point of Contact or Location Monitor identified in each SOW and PWS and to the CO.

1.3.3.4 LEAD-BASED PAINT (LBP): Lead-based paint may be encountered in the building. All painted surfaces will be treated as though they have been coated with lead-based paint and compliance with EPA, OSHA and location, Local and State regulations for handling is required unless otherwise tested or certified by contractor as known to not contain LBP. If cutting or any other operation is necessary which could cause particles to become airborne, paint shall be removed by acceptable methods prior to the operation. No sanding of existing painted surfaces will be allowed unless surface is tested to be non- LBP or certified by contractor as known to not contain LBP. Certified contractor personnel shall perform lead-based paint abatement if required. Contractor personnel involved in the abatement of lead-based paint shall be trained and certified in accordance with 40 CFR 745 and Local or State regulations where work is located. The following shall be submitted to the COR prior to commencing lead abatement: paint Supervisor’s certificate, worker’s proof of license and/or registration in the State work is performed to remove LBP. The person removing lead-based paint shall provide as a minimum, certification indicating the 8-hour lead-based paint awareness training. The person supervising lead-based paint removal shall provide certification from the 40-hour lead-based paint supervisor training. Contractor may employee a certified lead-based paint abatement subcontractor to perform lead-based paint abatement. Certification documentation of subcontractors is required and shall be the responsibility of the contractor to obtain and provided to and approved by the COR prior to the start of work regarding lead-based paint abatement.

1.3.3.5 ASBESTOS and ASBESTOS CONTAINING MATERIAL (ACM): Asbestos and ACM may be encountered in the building. All suspected asbestos containing materials will be treated as though they contain asbestos and compliance with OSHA regulations for handling is required. If cutting or any other operation is necessary which could cause particles to become airborne, asbestos shall be removed by acceptable methods prior to the operation. A certified contractor shall perform asbestos abatement. The following shall be submitted to the COR prior to commencing asbestos abatement: Asbestos Contractor Certificate, Asbestos Workers Certificates and State notification (if required). Manifests of ACM disposals shall be provided to the COR.

1.4 ADDITIONAL APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: ARS P&P 242.1M. Publication is referred to in the text by basic designation only. Publication shall be assumed to be the most current edition in effect at the time a contract is awarded.

ARS Policy and Procedure (P&P) ARS-242.1M, ARS Facilities Design Standards Specification 01 01 00 General Conditions rev May 22,2019

1.5 SUBMITTALS:

1.5.1 Accident Prevention Plan and Site-Specific Safety Plan: Submit an Accident Prevention Plan initially for the IDIQ and minimum yearly thereafter. Submit a Site-Specific Safety Plan for each task order per Section 1.9.

1.5.2 Quality Control Plan: Submit a Quality Control Plan.

1.5.3 Other Submittals: See specific Scope of Work sections.

1.6 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:

1.6.1 Verification of Conditions and Dimensions: Read and understand the Scope of Work and visit the work sites to become thoroughly familiar with details of the required work and site conditions, verify all dimensions prior to ordering materials and fabricating components or beginning work, and notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies between the Scope of Work and actual conditions. All discrepancies shall be resolved before the Contractor begins work. It is strongly suggested the Contractor verify conditions and dimensions prior to preparing and submitting the bid.

1.6.2 Delivery and Storage: Deliver materials to the work site in undamaged, unopened manufacturer's standard packaging or containers. Store materials to protect them from physical damage, theft, vandalism, and weather.

1.6.3 Marking and Labeling: Manufacturer's standard packaging and containers, or when appropriate, individual pieces of material shall be marked or labeled showing the name of the manufacturer; brand name; model number, stock number, or other designations; item description; and when applicable, the stamp of a nationally recognized, independent testing laboratory or agency, certifying materials conform to the requirements specified.

1.6.4 Proprietary Products: Unless otherwise specified, proprietary products indicated in the Project Scope of Work or noted on the plans are intended to establish capacities, color, design, features, pattern, quality, and style of materials desired, and are not intended to limit trade. Materials proposed for use which can be determined by the CO to conform to the requirements specified, may be substituted, and installed after his approval.

1.6.5 Coordination: Coordinate work performed by specific trades with work performed by other trades to the extent required. The contractor shall provide notification to and shall coordinate all utility outages with all affected activities a minimum of two working days in advance of the outage. Notification shall be by written and posted in a conspicuous location at the entrance to occupied facilities, if applicable, and by oral communication with key occupants in the facilities affected.

1.6.6 Identification Cards: Contractor and Subcontractor personnel may be required to obtain government identification badges.

1.6.7 Vehicle Identification: All Contractor and Subcontractor vehicles and equipment shall bear the Contractor or Subcontractor's name or logo while the vehicles and equipment are working at a location.

1.6.8 Location Access: Contractors will be given specific requirements for contractor access to each project order in the SOW, PWS or at the preconstruction meeting. At the present time and until further notice, all delivery trucks are to enter designated areas at each location which will be detailed for each project order. Locations do not provide overnight parking. All shipments must be accepted and off loaded the same day. Passengers may be required to present a valid state driver’s license/photo ID.

1.6.8.1 For security reasons, the bill of lading shall have the name and phone number of the location delivery point of contact. This includes the bill of lading presented by third party and subsequent shippers. The location retains the right to refuse entry to the location grounds. Refusal of entry shall not relieve the prime contracted vendor from their responsibility to deliver as agreed to, nor shall there be an additional cost to the Government resulting from refused entry.

1.7 SAFETY AND PROTECTION:

1.7.1 Safety Requirements: The contractor shall implement health and safety criteria and practices sufficient to protect on-site personnel, the public, and the environment. The contractor shall take safety precautions to protect workmen, building occupants, and the public from construction equipment and materials being removed and/or installed at the work site. The contractor shall maintain free and safe passage into and out of adjoining or adjacent building and areas not part of this project. Minimum personnel safety gear requirements shall include hardhat, safety footwear, safety glasses and hearing protection when required. A first-aid kit shall be on every job site. A fire extinguisher shall be on every job site where the possibility of fire exists.

1.7.2 Accident Prevention Plan IDIQ: The contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with the following sub-paragraphs and submit it to the CO for approval for the IDIQ. The contractor shall implement the approved Accident Prevention Plan not later than prior to the first project order being issued under this contract. The contractor should refer to EM 385-1-1, paragraph 01.A.07 for further guidance.

1.7.3 Basic Plan. The plan shall contain the name of the contractor’s organization, contract number and a brief description of the work to be performed. The plan shall include the name of the person(s) responsible for safety. The plan shall outline the responsibilities of each employee to comply with applicable safety and occupational health requirements, wearing prescribed safety and health equipment, reporting unsafe conditions/activities, preventing avoidable accidents, and working in a safe manner. The plan shall identify the policies and procedures regarding noncompliance with safety requirements to include disciplinary actions for violation of safety requirements. The plan must be approved by company officers authorized to obligate the company.

1.7.4 Physical Qualifications of Employees. The plan shall outline the physical, medical, and emotional qualifications required for performing the duties to which they may be assigned including strength, endurance, agility, coordination, and visual and hearing acuity. The plan shall indicate that while on duty, use of or under the influence of alcohol, narcotics, intoxicants, or similar mind-altering substances will not be allowed. The plan shall indicate the disposition of those employees found to be under the influence of or consuming such substances.

1.7.5 Personal Protective Equipment. The plan shall outline procedures to be followed to assure the proper use, fit, wear, selection, and maintenance of personal protective and life-saving equipment (e.g., protective footwear, protective gloves, hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, body harnesses and lanyards). The plan shall provide that the contractor ensures that employees are physically able and medically determined qualified to use the personal protective and safety equipment required in the job duties.

1.7.6 Hazardous Substances, Agents and Environments. The plan shall provide that employees are protected from exposure, through inhalation, ingestion, skin absorption, or physical contact, to any chemical, biological, or physical agent more than acceptable limits in the most recently published American Conference of Governmental Industrial Hygienist (ACGIH), “Threshold Limit Values and Biological Exposure Indices”. The most common hazardous substances the contractor should expect to be encountered will normally be lead-based-paint and asbestos. The plan shall address training and certification of employees as well as handling and disposal methods the contractor plans to use when hazardous substances are encountered.

1.7.7 Accident Reporting. The plan shall include notification of the CO immediately with information regarding with whom, how, where, when, seriousness and medical treatment received of the injured personnel whenever accidents occur. The plan shall indicate that except for rescue and emergency measures, that accident scenes shall not be disturbed until released by investigating personnel.

1.7.8 Emergency Planning. The plan shall provide for employee safety in case of fire or another emergency. The plan shall provide for periodic training of employees of the emergency plans. The plan shall include emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire, and police and shall be easily available at each work site. The plan shall provide for employees working alone in remote locations or away from other workers to have an effective and readily available means of emergency communications by either cellular phone, two-way radio, hard-line telephone, or other acceptable means.

1.7.9 Protection of Property: Protect all property, both Government and personal, indoors, and outdoors, including buildings, site improvements, utilities, vegetation, and vehicles at or adjacent to the work site, and which might be damaged during the required work, for the duration of the work. Do not operate heavy construction equipment on drives, sidewalks, or lawns without installing suitable protection on these surfaces.

1.7.10 Hot Permits: Hot Permits shall be required for each building/worksite when work requires an open flame. Hot Permits can be obtained from the National Bio and Agro-Defense Facility (NBAF) Safety Health Environmental Management (SHEM) or Facilities Safety Officer.

1.7.11 Barricades, Warning Signs, and Lights: Install and maintain all necessary barricades, warning signs, and lights to protect workmen, building occupants, the public, and adjacent property.

1.7.12 Site Specific Safety Plan (SSSP) Project Order: The contractor shall prepare a Site-Specific Safety Plan submit it to the CO for approval. This is required for each project order under this IDIQ and should complement the Accident Prevention Plan.

1.7.13 Permits: Contractor may be responsible for obtaining permits from the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) as required by each project order.

1.7.14 Utilities: Contractor is responsible for verifying location of any underground utility and is responsible for any damaged caused to such utilities.

1.7.15 Temporary Facilities: Contractor is responsible for providing portable toilet facilities for contractors use. Location of facilities will be provided during pre-construction meeting.

1.8 Working Hours: Once begun, work shall continue uninterrupted during normal working hours until it is complete. Schedule working hours to coincide with working hours of the specific location needs. Normal work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday, Federal holidays excepted. Do not perform work on the location on other days or other hours without the written approval of the CO. The Federal holidays listed below are observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the holiday. When the holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday will be observed as the holiday. Contractors are also requested to not schedule work on Christmas Eve and New Year's Eve.

1.9 Quality Control: The contractor shall develop, submit, and implement a quality control plan. The plan shall identify personnel, lines of authority, procedures to be used. The plan shall be approved by the CO prior to the start of the first project order issued under this contract.

1.10 Warranty of Construction: Warrant construction in accordance with Contract Clause FAR 52.246-0021 entitled: Warranty of Construction.

1.10.1 Warranty Documentation: Provide a Signed Warranty Letter with the following information:

Contractor Name Points of Contact Primary: Name, Phone Secondary: Name, Phone Warranty Expiration Date

Note: Warranty Letters shall include information regarding all items inclusive to the warranty and any limited warranty information. Warranty letters shall be provided for all work categories and submitted for review prior to submission of final closeout documentation.

1.11 Additional Information: Publications referenced in the SOW or PWS are available upon request to the CO.

1.12 Operations, Storage Areas, and Facilities: Contractor operations, storage areas, lay down areas, and facilities shall be coordinated with and approved by the COR.

1.13 Excavation: Coordinate excavations with the location and the proper One-Call Center prior to excavation. The contractor shall not be allowed to perform any type of excavation without notifying the COR first.

1.14 Utilities: The Government will furnish the Contractor domestic water and electricity at the nearest exterior outlet free of charge for use in performance of the work indicated.