Attachment 3 - SC Facility IDIQ SOW.pdf

SOUTH CAROLINA FACILITY CONSTRUCTION/REPAIR IDIQ

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

1.0 PURPOSE

The USDA – Forest Service, Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests has a requirement to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) type contract to multiple contractors who offer the best value to the Government for construction related projects and services at multiple locations in South Carolina, the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests Supervisors Office in Columbia, SC; Andrew Pickens National Forest in Mountain Rest, SC; Enoree National Forest in Whitmire, SC; Long Cane National Forest in Edgefield, SC; Francis Marion National Forest in Huger, SC; and Savannah River Site in New Ellenton, SC.

Due to the nature of the required construction related projects and services described herein, the Government has determined that multiple ID/IQ contracts will be awarded as a result of this Request for Proposal (RFP). The ID/IQ contract is designed to provide the Government with a contract vehicle that will allow for additional services to be ordered by the Government as needed and required but cannot be reasonably determined in advance.

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK

The scope of work for this contract includes a broad range of facility maintenance, repair, and construction projects. Contractor shall furnish all labor, supervision, materials, equipment, transportation, and incidentals to perform work in accordance with all terms, specifications, conditions, and provisions of this solicitation, and task order statements of work.

Construction-trade projects may include but are not limited to; new construction or renovation work on buildings, bathhouses, restrooms, campsites, pavilions, docks/piers, work centers, and administrative buildings at Forest Service sites.

The Contractor is responsible and required to perform multi-disciplinary new construction, historic renovation, repair/remodeling/rehabilitation, remediation and/or demolition work using these trade workers. The work may include ancillary work including but not limited to: site work; drainage; utility systems; painting; repair and/or replacement of sidings, stairs, doors, skylight, flooring (carpet, tile, vinyl); carpentry; repair and replacement of concrete masonry, sidewalk, slab, stem walls; repair, resurface, or seal coat roads and/or parking lots; remove, replace, or repair light fixtures; install fire alarm systems and/or security systems; fencing; welding; roofing; plumbing; HVAC; mechanical;

electrical; and other similar types of facility construction, maintenance, repair and modification work.

Other items may include inspections, energy audits, infrastructure assessments, evaluations, design services, cost estimating services, and drafting. The contractor shall also be required to provide 24-hour emergency response as needed.

Work shall include the preparation of Task Order Proposals to include project scoping, cost estimating, and development of Task Order specific specifications/requirement. In addition, the Contractor may be required to obtain all necessary permits, develop fire/erosion control/management/safety type plan(s), coordinate with private utilities providers, negotiate with State & local officials, and special consideration planning for development of the Task Order.

1.2 TASK ORDER CONTRACTING

All projects shall be issued through separate Task Orders and will be competed between all ID/IQ contract holders awarded during RFP process. The successful offeror shall be responsible for the accomplishment of repair, alteration, modernization, maintenance, rehabilitation, energy performance upgrades, and construction of infrastructure, buildings, features, structures and other property, and other work as stated in the Task Order.

1.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Normal operational hours are approximately between 06:00 AM to 6:00 PM Eastern Standard Time, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

The following work sites will be located within the administrative boundaries of the Francis Marion and Sumter National Forests and Savannah River Site as follows:

Forest Supervisor's Office Andrew Pickens Ranger District Francis Marion Ranger District 4931 Broad River Road 112 Andrew Pickens Circle 2967 Steed Creek Road Columbia, SC 29212 Mt. Rest, SC 29664 Huger, SC 29450 Lexington County Oconee County Charleston & Berkeley Counties

Enoree Ranger District Long Cane Ranger District Savannah River Site 20 Work Center Road 810 Buncombe Street PO Box 700 Whitmire, SC 29178 Edgefield, SC 29924 New Ellenton, SC 29809 Newberry, Union, Chester, Abbeville, Edgefield, Greenwood, Aiken, Barnwell, & Allendale Laurens, & Fairfield Counties McCormic, & Saluda Counties Counties

Work may be performed at administrative buildings, work centers, campgrounds, or other recreation facilities. Work may also be performed at remote Forest Service sites in rural locations. Access roads may be paved, gravel, lime-rock, and/or sand surfaced. Cell phone coverage may not be available;

closest supply sources may be a 2-hour drive or more from work site. Potable water, electricity, and sanitary facilities may not be available at some sites.

Savannah River Site: The Savannah River Site is a Department of Energy secured facility and entry requirements for workers is very stringent (see Attachment 3). More information can be found at:

https://www.srs.gov/general/srs-home.html. Specific Access Requirements will be identified in each Task Order.

Emergency services may be performed as required after normal business hours stated above or during the following Federal Holidays:

New Year's Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior's Birthday – Third Monday in January President's Day – Third Monday in February

Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day – Second Monday in October Veteran's Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

1.4 CONTINUITY OF FACILITIES OPERATION AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Schedule all work to minimize interference with any on-site personnel and the facilities normal operations. Notify the Contracting Officer (CO) and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) within 48 hours in advance of any shutdowns, including when proposed work may require interruption to utility service at the work site. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative to make all appropriate notifications to residents of building and recreation areas of any anticipated utility outages. The Contractor shall prepare a written response indicating a safety plan, fire protection plan and all other construction scheduling coordination. Perform all on-site work between the hours of 6:00 AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday excluding Federal Holidays, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.5 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all construction debris, equipment, and materials on a daily basis. Maintain site free of hazards at all times. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in according with EPA standards as needed. Historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed.

1.6 NOTIFICATION OF START AND COMPLETION OF WORK

For each Task Order the Contractor will be issued a Notice to Proceed and work shall begin within ten

(10) calendar days in advance of the date the contractor intends to commence work. Commence work includes ordering materials, mobilization, and work on site. The contractor shall notify the COR and CO five (5) calendar days prior to the date that work will be ready for final inspection.

1.7 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

A waste management plan shall be established for each Task Order. The intent of this plan will be to recycle, reuse or salvage at least 75% of the waste materials (excluding native vegetative and soil debris) to regulated disposal areas unless otherwise described in the task order. With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government; all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the Contractor (excluding native vegetative and soil debris) and shall be recycled and/or disposed of as required in the Task Order. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations as per Task Order. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

1.8 SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction or the US Army Corps of Engineers "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", Nov 30 2014 (https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1- 1.pdf) whichever is more stringent.

Additional safety requirements are contained in Section H of the solicitation. Smoking will not be permitted in any building or structure. Fire precautions to prevent wildfire may be included in each Task Order or initiated when weather and site conditions pose a significant opportunity for ignition of wildfire.

1.9 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

(a) STAGING AREA: The Contracting Officer's Representative shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials per Task Order location or by COR direction. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the Task Order site as practicable.

In most cases, the Government will not provide any secured storage/staging areas for the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will not be provided by the Government at Task

Order sites unless specifically identified in the Task Order.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the

Contractor, depending on the location and as negotiated on individual Task Orders. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government. Cell phone or wireless access may or may not be available at the Task Order sites.

1.10 EXISTING UTILITIES

The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic, or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

1.11 SPECIFICATIONS

The work must conform to these specifications and any supplemental specifications and/or scope of work issued in conjunction with each individual Task Order. All work must be performed in compliance with the most recent International Building Code (IBC), Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC), International Mechanical Code (IMC), National Electric Code (NEC), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), the International Fire Code (IFC), United States Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) (when applicable), the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, and South Carolina Department of Health and Environmental Control (SC DHEC) Code that regulates water quality including drinking water, onsite septic systems, and surface water management.

1.12 DRAWINGS

The work must conform to the drawings when provided with a Task Order.

1.13 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE/VALUES

For all task Orders exceeding 60 Calendar days; within one (1) week after approval or award of Task Order, the Contractor must prepare a construction schedule of activities indicating labor, materials and activity proposed for each day. A schedule of values linking the payment items to the Construction Schedule shall be prepared for each task. This spreadsheet shall describe multiple activities being proposed from start to finish of the project and show construction work completion in %.

The construction schedule must define the overall time required to perform the identified work. This time schedule must determine the overall level of effort by discipline for the task. Each major task, including beginning time and ending time, must be identified within the schedule. Notify the Contracting Officer whenever there are significant departures from the approved Task Construction Schedule. Submit any requests to modify the Construction Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

1.14 LIST OF POTENTIAL & TYPICAL TYPES OF WORK TASKS

The following list indicates various work projects and tasks that the Forest Service is intending to issue.

These are just examples only and the actual tasks may vary. The Task Order will indicate the actual statement of work which the contractor(s) will bid for and construct.

1) Replace flooring (carpet/tile/vinyl)

2) Kitchen remodeling

3) Septic Service

4) Replace Windows, Doors

5) Pole shed repair/replacement

6) Carpentry work

7) Plumbing, water and wastewater construction/upgrade/performance improvement that will conserve water, reduce pollution, and ensure that facilities comply with water quality requirements.

a) Install potable water and fire line.

b) Replace and upgrade fixtures.

c) Repair, Replace, and/or Upgrade distribution system, piping and other.

d) Replace hot water heating devices/boilers with Energy Star products where applicable.

e) Above/Underground leak detection and repairs

f) Perform potable water storage tank inspections compliant with FAC 62-555.

g) Repair, Recoat, and/or Replace hydro-pneumatic water storage tanks.

8) Roofing Repair/Replacement

a) Demolish existing roofing and/or other substrates.

b) Investigate and repair roof leaks.

c) Construct new roofing systems.

d) Remove/replace gutters, downspouts.

9) Siding Replacement

a) Demolish or cover existing siding systems.

b) Dispose of any hazardous material substances in State approved sites.

c) Construct new siding systems and trim with a minimum 15 yr warranty.

10) Painting

a) Provide interior or exterior painting to manufacturer's recommended installation practices.

b) Use green, low VOC paints that meet or exceed LEED standards as approved by the COR.

11) On-site well renovation and upgrade.

a) Upgrade existing wells, casings, pumps and equipment.

b) Replace distribution systems.

c) Abandon existing wells in accordance with State and/or federal regulations.

d) Drill and install new wells (include new hand pumps or pressurized systems).

12) On-site utility systems

a) Upgrade, repair, modify or remove from service existing electrical systems, wastewater systems, public water systems, power, gas lines or fuel systems.

b) Repair/replace electrical fixtures/fittings, wiring, pump, control system, and alarm systems.

c) Install LED lights.

d) Install A/V equipment.

e) Connect WiFi network.

13) Parking, road, sidewalk, drainage structures, and boat ramps.

a) Upgrade, repair or replace existing pavement systems, substrates or drainage systems

b) Restripe and mark paving - Include signs as needed.

c) Regrade and reshape roadways

d) Gravel resurfacing of existing roadways

e) Clearing and brushing of existing roadways

f) Ditch cleaning and reshaping

g) Chip sealing and other surface treatments of existing roads

h) Replace culvert

i) Install/construct new roadway/sidewalk.

j) Repair/replace signs, gates, guardrails, bumpers, bollards and posts.

k) Keep ramps free of debris, logs, sand, silt, and ensure ramp is safe to use.

14) Condition Surveys, Inspections, and investigations

a) Bridge Safety Inspections

b) Dam safety Inspections

c) Water & wastewater Condition surveys

d) Sanitary Surveys

e) Road Condition Surveys

f) Geotechnical Investigations

g) Site Surveys

h) Potable water storage tank inspections.

15) Construct and install Pre-Engineered and modular building systems

a) Metal buildings

b) Pre-engineered and manufactured storage buildings

c) CTX toilets

d) Building/Pole shed replacement

16) Install fencing and security gate systems

a) Perimeter fencing

b) Road closure gates

c) Automated card or keypad activated gates

d) Associated power and utility systems.

17) Recreation Site Work

a) Repair/replace picnic benches, shelter wood posts, wooden trim, Kiosk, vault toilets.

b) Install gates (swing gate style or farm gate, set in concrete) and signage.

c) Install picnic table (wooden or concrete), fire rings, pedestal grills, lantern holders.

d) Paint/stain structures (shelters, tables, benches, CXT doors, facia on roof etc, etc.)

e) Paint inside of vault toilets walls and floors.

18) Landscape Improvements

a) Plant vegetation, including irrigation, fertilization, and application of pesticides.

b) Develop and shape sites for drainage and water retention.

c) Prune trees, shrubs, and other vegetation.

d) Removal of hazard trees, including stump.

e) Construct features, curbing, walls, paving, signage, exterior lighting, and associated systems.

f) Beach maintenance: remove debris, trash, invasive vegetation, and any other undesirable material. Repair or replace swimming area buoys, ropes, ramps, and grade breach to prevent ponding or retention of natural runoff.

19) Homeland Security Upgrades and Security Upgrades

a) Electronic security, controls, and monitoring systems.

b) Traffic control and surveillance equipment

c) Video camera equipment

d) Physical security feature upgrades.

e) Radio tower upgrades.

f) Electronic door locking system and card/FOB reader systems.

20) Dismantling, Demolition and/or Removal of Improvements

a) Evaluate/Test building/location for hazardous materials prior to demolition/removal

b) Remove and dispose of all hazardous materials in Federal and State approved sites.

c) Demolish infrastructure in safe and an OSHA regulated manner.

d) Recycle building materials as per EPA waste management regulations.

e) Remove all sub-surface structures and stabilize site & soils as per Task Order.

f) Disconnect all utilities

21) Placement and procurement of aggregate and rock to the requirements of the Task Order

22) Control of herbaceous/woody invasive species

a) Control by mechanical or herbicide application

23) Environmental Remediation and Abatement Activities

a) Mold evaluation and remediation

b) Asbestos surveys, management plans, abatement, removal and cleanup

c) Lead paint removal and cleanup

d) Wild animal abatement and cleanup activities

24) 24/7 Emergency Response/Repair Services

25) Fire detection/alarm and Fire Suppression Systems repairs/replacement

2.1 GENERAL

(a) Definition: Submittals – Drawings and specifications may be required by task order. Additional product literature, catalog cuts, product samples, shop drawings, as-built drawings, Quality Control Plans, and other documents shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for information or for review and approval when required by the Task Order.

(b) Submittals shall be presented in three copies unless indicated otherwise. The Contracting Officer will return one copy of the submittal to the Contractor, whether approved or rejected.

(c) Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal. The Project Manager shall certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract and Task Order. Illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals may be rejected.

(d) Submittals shall be approved by the Contracting Officer prior to any work being performed on the Task Order or materials being delivered to the job site.

(e) Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the

Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

(f) Allow 14 calendar days for government review of submittals. Review time shall commence upon receipt of a satisfactory submittal certified by the Project/Site Superintendent containing all information required to completely and thoroughly evaluate the submittal. Time shall start anew for each submittal and any required resubmissions.

2.2 TASK ORDER QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The contractor shall maintain a Quality Control Plan for any Task Order exceeding $25,000. The plan should identify each major task to be performed. For each major task the plan should identify a quality standard that can be used to determine that the task has been successfully accomplished in full compliance with the requirements of this contract. For larger projects the plan may require periodic inspections, tests, or certifications.

This quality control plan shall be formatted with the construction schedule and shall include:

1. A complete description of the work task.

2. An explanation of the completion of the line item of work and what constitutes actual completion requirements.

3. Procedures to inspection of work.

The proposed Task Order Quality Control Plan shall be signed by the Project Site Superintendent prior to being submitted for review and approval. At the completion of the Task Order the Plan should be signed by the Project Site Superintendent and submitted with the Task Order Invoice. See section G.3 for requirements for submittal of the Task Order Quality Control Plan with requests for payments.

2.3 CATALOG CUTS

Catalog cuts shall contain manufacturer's description, specifications and sketches of the material and equipment provided. The catalog cut shall contain sufficient information, which can be used to determine compliance with these specifications. Submit catalog cuts as required by a negotiated Task Order. Clearly indicate selected item and components being proposed.

2.4 SAMPLES

Product samples shall include color, pattern, style, and other information required to fully describe the items being proposed as required by the Task Order.

2.5 SHOP DRAWINGS

Submit shop drawings when required by the Task Order. Drawings shall indicate layouts, dimensions, materials, and other information required to fully describe the items being installed.

2.6 TEST RESULTS

Submit test results as required by the Task Order.

2.7 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the Task Order. Where permits are required, they will be reimbursed as identified in Section B.

2.8 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. Two (2) copies of each SDS shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer no later than the delivery date of the product.

2.9 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

When Shop Drawings are required by a Task Order, the Contractor shall maintain at the job site one (1) set of contract drawings marked in red to show any deviations which are found to exist or have been made from the contract drawings. Upon completion of the work, the marked set of drawings shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer. Request for final payment will not be approved until the marked drawings are delivered to the Contracting Officer.

2.10 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL

When required by Task Order furnish an operation and maintenance (O&M) manual for each system (discipline) identified. Each manual shall be bound in a standard 8-1/2" × 11", 3 ring, loose leaf, and hardcover binder.

The manual shall contain, as a minimum, the following:

The manufacturer and local representative's name, address, and telephone number.

Catalog sheets, model numbers, and other descriptive literature for each system component.

Instructions for installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting maintenance, lubrication, and overhaul for the items specified in the Task Order.

Exploded or other detailed views of all components shall be included with complete parts list and ordering instructions.

Other items may be required and defined in Task Orders.

2.11 INSTRUCTION TO GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL

When required by the Task Order, the contractor shall furnish the services of a competent instructor to give full instructions to designated government personnel in the adjustment, operation/maintenance, and safety requirements of all equipment/systems installed. Submit a proposed outline and time requirements for approval. Training shall include hands on experience whenever necessary to ensure full understanding by participants. Instructions shall cover installation, connection, start-up, operation, shutdown, troubleshooting, maintenance, lubrication, overhaul operations and emergency procedures at a minimum and include any other topics required to provide personnel with a full and complete understanding of the equipment/systems.

Each instructor must be thoroughly familiar with all parts of the installation and trained in operating theory as well as practical operation and maintenance work. Use manufacturer's representatives where practical. Instructors will use approved O&M manuals as reference material during training. Coordinate scheduling of instructions with the Project Manager (PM), Contacting Officer Representative (COR) and/or Point-of-Contact (POC). Unwitnessed instructions or instructions given to non-designated personnel will not constitute compliance with these requirements. Provide all instructions in conjunction with the Final Inspection and submit the attendance list immediately following instruction.

2.12 PROJECT MANAGER

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible project manager to represent the contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract. The project manager shall have the responsibility of overall supervision, quality control, cost estimating and be responsible for the management of all ongoing work. The contractor shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of project manager for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the project manager, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

2.13 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

The Contractor shall be responsible to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the contractor in the field in all matters pertaining to individual Task Orders under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent may also be designated the project manager. The contractor shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

It is expected that this individual will be available on site for at least three (3) hours per workday unless otherwise indicated in Task Order. The skills and qualifications of the designated site superintendent for each Task Order will be part of each Task Order submittal and negotiations. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control and shall sign all Task Order submittal transmittal sheets. Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents when applicable.

□ Executed Task Order (Task Order Request, Price Proposal)

□ Contract Drawings

□ Contract Specifications

□ Quality Control Plan – (up to date)

□ As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required

□ Task Orders

□ Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent. The Contracting Officer shall be invited to participate in the review.

3.0 ID/IQ ORDERING PROCEDURES

3.0.1 Description of Agreement

The contractor shall furnish the products/services as required in the SOW, if and when requested by the Contracting Officer (CO) as specified in the individual Task Orders.

3.0.2 ID/IQ Period of Performance (Anticipated)

Base Year: 10 June 2021, or date of award, whichever is latest, through 31 May 2022 Option Year 1: 1 June 2022 through 31 May 2023 Option Year 2: 1 June 2023 through 31 May 2024 Option Year 3: 1 June 2024 through 31 May 2025 Option Year 4: 1 June 2026 through 31 May 2026

Individual Task Orders will have individual Period of Performances determined at time of award.

3.0.3 Pricing

The pricing shall be determined on Task Order basis.

3.0.4 Extent of Obligation

The ID/IQ Contract does not obligate any funds. Funds will be obligated on individual USDA – FS – Task Orders.

3.0.5 Purchase Limitation

Each individual Task Order maximum is $15,000,000. The minimum purchase limit shall be $2,000.00.

3.0.6 Individuals Authorized to purchase under the ID/IQ

Only a warranted CO/PA assigned to Region 8 AQM - is authorized to issue Task Orders under this

ID/IQ.

3.0.7 Delivery

Delivery/Completion shall be in accordance with the individual USDA – FS and conditions listed in Task Order.

3.0.8 Administration

R8 AQM is the only organizational element under the USDA authorized to place Task Orders under this ID/IQ Contract, and is responsible for all administration and overall concerns.

3.0.9 Ordering Procedures

1. Task Orders will be placed against this ID/IQ via email only.

2. Orders may be placed only by a warranted CO/PA in the USDA – FS – Region 8. All orders under this ID/IQ shall be made via a written Task Order (OF-347 or equivalent). A specific, sequential order number shall be included on the order and shall specify the ID/IQ Contract number, as will specific Period of Performance.

3. A new requirement will be sent to the Contractor via email, telephone, or other method that will convey the necessary information. Use of electronic commerce (EC) is encouraged.

4. Contractors will respond by submitting technical specifications and pricing for the proposed requirement via email to the requesting CO/PA.

5. Evaluations of proposals will be based on technical capability (relative experience and past performance) and price reasonableness; individual requests maybe be evaluated on price and other factors identified in the request.

6. Based on a review of the Contractor's response and any necessary clarifications, the CO/PA will issue a written Task Order award (OF-347, SF-1442 or equivalent) to the Contractor via email.

7. Ordering Thresholds Task Orders will be placed against this ID/IQ by the USDA – FS – R8 Office organizational elements in accordance with the following: Competition was established through RFP process of the base ID/IQ, and competition will be used with all ID/IQ contract holders based on Competition Threshold Sources Sought stated below:

< $25,000.00 Single Source ID/IQ Holder - Requirements estimate at less than $25,000, the

Government may propose a single ID/IQ holder to receive the requirement.

> $25,000.00 All ID/IQ Holders - If the requirement estimate exceeds $25,000, then all ID/IQ holders will receive the requirement for proposal/quote.

Any services deemed an emergency by the Government may result in a single source award to any of the ID/IQ holders regardless of value.

8. Ordering Exceptions

Exceptions to the Ordering Procedures are listed below.

- The need for such services is of such urgency that providing such opportunity would result in unacceptable delay.

- Only one awardee is capable of providing the services required at the level of quality necessary because the services ordered are unique/specialized.

9. Award of Task Orders Task Order will primarily be awarded based on price. However, induvial task orders may include evaluation factors other than price. Task Orders issued under any resulting ID/IQ will include the following information as applicable:

(1) ID/IQ Contract Number and Delivery/Task Order number;

(2) Date of the order;

(3) Description of the products/services to be performed;

(4) The work Schedule, period of performance, or required completion date;

(5) Place of delivery or performance;

(6) Deliverables;

(7) Line item number and description, quantity, unit price and extended total;

(8) Accounting and appropriations data.

(9) DOL Wage Rates

3.0.10 Order of Precedence

All the terms and conditions of the base ID/IQ will be incorporated and apply to all resulting Task Orders. In the event of an inconsistency between the provisions of a specific Task Order, the provisions of the contractor ID/IQ will take precedence unless otherwise determined by the CO. All disputes regarding the individual Task Orders are to be referred to the ID/IQ CO.

3.1 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, "Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance," dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, "Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management," dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, "Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement," dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required in performance of this construction contract through Task Order.

2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum BioBased Content Adhesive and Mastic Removers – 58% Minimum Biobased Content Agricultural Spray Adjuvants – 50% Minimum BioBased Content Asphalt Restorers – 68% Minimum Biobased Content Asphalt and Tar Removers – 80% Minimum Biobased Content Bioremediation Materials – 86% Minimum BioBased Content Blast Media – 94% Minimum Biobased Content Carpets – 7% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Acoustical – 37% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Countertops – 89% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Interior Panels – 55% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Plastic Lumber – 23% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Structural Interior Panels – 89% Minimum Biobased Content Composite Panels – Structural Wall Panels – 94% Minimum Biobased Content Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70% Minimum Biobased Content Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – 87% Minimum Biobased Content Corrosion Preventatives – 53% Minimum Biobased Content Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased Content Dust Suppressants – 85% Minimum Biobased Content Electronic Components Cleaners – 91% Minimum BioBased Content Erosion Control Materials – 77% Minimum Biobased Content Fertilizers – 71% Minimum Biobased Content Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet) – 91% Minimum Biobased Content Fluid-Filled Transformers – Synthetic Ester-Based – 66% Minimum BioBased Content Fluid-Filled Transformers – Vegetable Oil-Based – 95% Minimum BioBased Content Forming Lubricants – 68% Minimum BioBased Content Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum Biobased Content Gasoline Fuel Additives – 92% Minimum Biobased Content Gear Lubricants – 58% Minimum Biobased Content General Purpose Household Cleaners – 39% Minimum Biobased Content Glass Cleaners – 49% Minimum Biobased Content Greases – Multipurpose – 72% Minimum Biobased Content Greases – Other – 75% Minimum BioBased Content Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum BioBased Content Heat Transfer Fluids – 89% Minimum BioBased Content Industrial Cleaners – 41% Minimum Biobased Content Inks – Sheetfed (Black) – 49% Minimum Biobased Content Inks – Sheetfed (Color) – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

Interior Paints and Coatings – Latex and Waterborne Alkyd – 20% Minimum Biobased Content

Interior Paints and Coatings – Oil-based and Solventborne Alkyd – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils – 57% Minimum Biobased Content

Metalworking Fluids – High Performance Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils – 40% Minimum Biobased Content

Metalworking Fluids – Straight Oils – 66% Minimum Biobased Content Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum Biobased Content Mulch and Compost Materials – 95% Minimum BioBased Content Multipurpose Lubricants – 88% Minimum Biobased Content Paint Removers – 41% Minimum Biobased Content Penetrating Lubricants – 68% Minimum BioBased Content Plastic Insulating Foam for Residential and Commercial Construction – 7% Minimum

Biobased Content Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content Roof Coatings – 20% Minimum Biobased Content Slide Way Lubricants – 74% Minimum Biobased Content Sorbents – 89% Minimum Biobased Content Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers – 11% Minimum Biobased

Content Wood and Concrete Sealers – Penetrating Liquids – 79% Minimum Biobased Content Wood and Concrete Stains – 39% Minimum Biobased Content

For more information regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/.

3.2 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils – Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

Adhesive and Mastic Removers – Solvent products formulated for use in removing asbestos, carpet, and tile mastics as well as adhesive materials, including glue, tape, and gum, from various surface types.

Agricultural Spray Adjuvants – Products mixed in the spray tank with the herbicide, pesticide, or fertilizer formulas that will improve the efficiency and the effectiveness of the chemicals, including sticking agents, wetting agents, etc.

Asphalt Restorers – Products designed to seal, protect, or restore poured asphalt and concrete surfaces.

Asphalt and Tar Removers – Cleaning agents designed to remove asphalt or tar from equipment, roads, or other surfaces.

Bioremediation Materials – Dry or liquid solutions (including those containing bacteria or other microbes but not including sorbent materials) used to clean oil, fuel, and other hazardous spill sites.

Blast Media – Abrasive particles sprayed forcefully to clean, remove contaminants, or condition surfaces, often preceding coating.

Carpets – Floor coverings composed of woven, tufted, or knitted fiber and a backing system.

Calendar Days – Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order – An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the "change" clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Clearing Limits – The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

Composite Panels – Acoustical – Engineered products designed for use as structural and sound deadening material suitable for office partitions and doors.

Composite Panels – Countertops – Engineered products designed to serve as horizontal work surfaces in locations such as kitchens, break rooms or other food preparation areas, bathrooms or lavatories, and workrooms.

Composite Panels – Interior Panels – Engineered products designed specifically for interior applications and providing a surface that is impact-, scratch-, and wear-resistant and that does not absorb or retain moisture.

Composite Panels – Plastic Lumber – Engineered products suitable for non-structural outdoor needs such as exterior signs, trash can holders, and dimensional letters.

Composite Panels – Structural Interior Panels – Engineered products designed for use in structural construction applications, including cabinetry, casework, paneling, and decorative panels.

Composite Panels – Structural Wall Panels – Engineered products designed for use in structural walls, curtain walls, floors and flat roofs in commercial buildings.

Contract Pay Item – A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – Chemicals used in concrete etching as well as to remove petroleum-based soils, lubricants, paints, mastics, organic soils, rust, and dirt from concrete, asphalt, stone and other hard porous surfaces. Products within this item include only those marketed for use in commercial or residential construction or industrial applications

Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – Products that are designed to provide a lubricating barrier between the composite surface materials (e.g., concrete or asphalt) and the container (e.g., wood or metal forms, truck beds, roller surfaces).

Contracting Officer (CO) – The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) – The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined below in this Section or in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor – The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Corrosion Preventatives – Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.

Diesel Fuel Additives – (1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use. (2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20).

Drawings – The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Dust Suppressants – Products formulated to reduce or eliminate the spread of dust associated with gravel roads, dirt parking lots, or similar sources of dust, including products used in equivalent indoor applications.

Electronic Components Cleaners – Products that are designed to wash or remove dirt or extraneous matter from electronic parts, devices, circuits, or systems.

Erosion Control Materials – Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth.

Equipment – All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

Fertilizers – Products formulated or processed to provide nutrients for plant growth and/or beneficial bacteria to convert nutrients into plant usable forms. Biobased fertilizers, which are likely to consist mostly of biobased components, may include both biobased and chemical components. See https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/ for more specific information.

Floor Coverings (Non-Carpet) – Products, other than carpet products, that are designed for use as the top layer on a floor. Examples are bamboo, hardwood, and cork tiles.

Fluid-Filled Transformers – Synthetic Ester-Based – Electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a synthetic ester-based dielectric (non-conducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties.

Fluid-Filled Transformers – Vegetable Oil-Based – Electric power transformers that are designed to utilize a vegetable oil- based dielectric (nonconducting) fluid to provide insulating and cooling properties.

Forming Lubricants – Products designed to provide lubrication during metalworking applications that are performed under extreme pressure. Such metalworking applications include tube bending, stretch forming, press braking, and swaging.

Fuel Conditioners – Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system.

Gasoline Fuel Additives – Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.

Gear Lubricants – Products, such as greases or oils, that are designed to reduce friction when applied to a toothed machine part (such as a wheel or cylinder) that meshes with another toothed part to transmit motion or to change speed or direction.

General Purpose Household Cleaners – Products designed to clean multiple common household surfaces. This designated item does not include products that are formulated for use as disinfectants.

Task-specific cleaning products, such as spot and stain removers, upholstery cleaners, bathroom cleaners, glass cleaners, etc., are not included in this item.

Glass Cleaners – Cleaning products designed specifically for use in cleaning glass surfaces, such as windows, mirrors, car windows, and computer monitors.

Greases – Multipurpose – Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for general use.

Greases – Other – Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Greases that are not otherwise covered by the other grease subcategories.

Greases – Truck – Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots.

Heat Transfer Fluids – Products with high thermal capacities used to facilitate the transfer of heat from one location to another, including coolants or refrigerants for use in HVAC applications, internal combustion engines, personal cooling devices, thermal energy storage, or other heating or cooling closed-loops.

Industrial Cleaners – Products used to remove contaminants, such as adhesives, inks, paint, dirt, soil, and grease, from parts, products, tools, machinery, equipment, vessels, floors, walls, and other production-related work areas. The cleaning products within this item are usually solvents, but may take other forms. They may be used in either straight solution or diluted with water in pressure washers, or in hand wiping applications in industrial or manufacturing settings, such as inside vessels. Task-specific cleaners used in industrial settings, such as parts wash solutions, are not included in this definition.

Inks – Sheetfed (Black) – Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Black inks used on coated and uncoated paper, paperboard, some plastic, and foil to print in black on annual reports, brochures, labels, and similar materials.

Inks – Sheetfed (Color) – Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Pigmented inks (other than black inks) used on coated and uncoated paper, paperboard, some plastic, and foil to print in color on annual reports, brochures, labels, and similar materials.

Interior Paints and Coatings – Latex and Waterborne Alkyd – Pigmented liquids, formulated for use indoors, that dry to form a film and provide protection and added color to the objects or surfaces to which they are applied.

Interior Paints and Coatings – Oil-based and Solventborne Alkyd – Pigmented liquids, formulated for use indoors, that dry to form a film and provide protection and added color to the objects or surfaces to which they are applied.

Labor Standards Provisions – Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor's employees and employment practices.

Materials – Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Metalworking Fluids – General Purpose Soluble, Semi-Synthetic, and Synthetic Oils – Fluids that are designed to provide cooling, lubrication, corrosion prevention, and reduced wear on the contact parts of machinery used for metalworking operations such as cutting, drilling, grinding, machining, and tapping.

Metalworking fluids formulated for use in a re- circulating fluid system to provide cooling, lubrication, and corrosion prevention when applied to metal feedstock during normal grinding and machining operations.

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