Attachment 7-IDIQ-Repair and Installation of Fences SOW AND TECHNICAL SPECS.pdf

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

STATEMENT OF WORK AND TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR

REPAIR AND INSTALLATION OF FENCES

AT USAG FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO

REVISED JULY 2025

Repair and Installation of Fences Revised JULY 2025 USAG Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION WASTE MANAGEMENT AND DISPOSAL

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 53 MISCELLANEOUS CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 31 13.53 HIGH-SECURITY FENCES (CHAIN LINK AND ORNAMENTAL) AND GATES

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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.1.1 Exhibits

1.2 LOCATION AND OPERATION

1.2.1 Installation

1.2.2 Installation Security

1.2.2.1 Access and General Security Policy

1.2.2.2 Installation Access Procedures

1.2.2.3 Identification and Clearence

1.2.3 Federal Observed Holidays

1.2.4 Hours of Operation

1.2.5 Irregular Work Hours Request

1.2.6 Place of Performnce

1.2.6.1 Project Identification

1.2.7 Access Roads

1.2.8 Vehicle Use

1.2.8.1 Vehicle Identification

1.2.8.2 Registration/Operation

1.2.9 Incident Reporting

1.2.10 Emergency Services

1.3 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

1.3.1 Work Force

1.3.2 Personnel Qualification

1.3.3 Uniforms/Identification

1.3.4 Required Training

1.3.4.1 AT Level 1

1.3.4.2 iWATCH

1.3.4.3 OPSEC

1.4 LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

1.4.1 Fire Protection

1.4.1.1 Extinguishing Equipment

1.4.2 Damage to Government Property

1.4.3 Damage to Privately-Owned Property

1.4.4 Property Damage Reports

1.4.5 Protection Of Premises

1.4.6 Special Conciderations

1.5 STORM PROTECTION

1.6 EXISTING WORK

1.7 PERMITS

1.7.1 Excavation Permit

1.7.2 Hot Work Permit

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.8.1 Contractor Environmental Plan

1.8.2 Pollution

1.8.3 Material Spills

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1.8.4 Environmental Condition Reports

1.8.5 Pollution Control And Abatement

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.9.1 Mobilization

1.9.2 Submittals

1.9.3 Progress reporting

1.9.4 Final Inspections

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

1.10.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

1.10.2 Quality Control Representative (QC)

1.11 SAFETY PROGRAM

1.11.1 Contractor Safety Plan

1.11.2 Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)]

1.11.3 Safety Equipment

1.11.4 EM 385-1-1

1.12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

1.12.1 Solid Waste

1.12.2 Recycling and Waste Minimization

1.12.3 Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Report

1.12.4 Diversion Solid Waste / Construction Debris

1.12.5 Salvage

1.13 STORAGE OF MATERIAL

1.14 CLEANING UP

1.15 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

1.16 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

1.16.1 Value Engineering

1.16.2 Field Conditions

1.16.3 Notification of Concurrence in Writing

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

1.18 RECORDS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PROCUREMENT

2.1.1 Green Procurment Quarterly Reporting

2.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, MANUFACTURERS DATA AND CERTIFICATIONS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 INSTALLATION

3.2 REPAIR

3.3 SURGE

3.4 EMERGENCY CALL

PART 4 DEFINITIONS

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SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Contractor shall furnish all necessary administrative functions, personnel, materials, tools, equipment, services, transportation, and insurance required to perform fencing works described in the task orders issued by the Contracting Officer (KO) to support services in connection with the "Repair and Installation of Fences and Gates" for Fort Buchanan Army Reserve Installation, Army Reserve Centers (ARC), and Domestic Department Elementary & Secondary Schools (DDESS), Navy Reserve Center (NRC), AAFES, FMWR and PRANG in USAG Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico as described herein. The work includes repairing existing fences and installing new fencing/gates. The Contractor shall perform to the standards and specifications in this contract. The work under this contract will be issued in individual Task Orders.

1.1.1 Exhibits

a. Contract Drawings (Exhibit 1)

b. USAG Fort Buchanan Facilities List Summary (Exhibit 2)

c. USAG Fort Buchanan Site Map (Exhibit 3)

d. Asbestos Operations and Maintenance Plan for U.S. Army Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, August 2016 (Exhibit 4)

e. Lead-based Paint Operations and Maintenance Plan (Exhibit 5)

1.2 LOCATION AND OPERATION

1.2.1 Installation

Installation General Operation: Fort Buchanan is a U.S. Army Reserve installation in Puerto Rico within the San Juan metropolitan area. It serves under direct control of the Installation Management Command, Atlantic Region. Its mission is to synchronize, integrate, and deliver installation services and facilities in support of Senior Commanders in order to enable a ready and resilient Army. Contractor shall be responsible for all permits and certifications required by the Municipality of Guaynabo(/Bayamon), Puerto Rico.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall arrange with the Contracting Officer a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, and use of approaches, corridors, and stairways.

1.2.2 Installation Security

1.2.2.1 Access and General Security Policy

The Contractor and all associated subcontractors' employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures

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(provided by a Government representative). The Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA), and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

1.2.2.2 Installation Access Procedures

Contractor personnel and property shall be subject to search and seizure upon entering and leaving the confines of Fort Buchanan. The Contractor shall be responsible for assuring that all personnel authorized to perform work under this contract obtain installation access as required.

Installation access will be granted for the period of performance (POP) of each task order. Contractor shall submit a letter from the contractor listing all employees and the last four numbers of social security number for each to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). This is being provided for the purpose of obtaining identification badges and access clearances to enter the installation. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the government may require additional changes in contractor access. Government furnished badges shall be returned immediately to the government when employees no longer perform work for the contractor or sub-contractor under this contract. New/replacement personnel shall obtain this same approval prior to the proposed new/replacement hire performing on the contract. Contractor access to the post will be exclusively for work in connection with this contract.

1.2.2.3 Identification and Clearence

All non-us Garrison ID card applicants will provide a valid and original form of id (state driver's license, passport, and so forth, which complies with public law (the REAL ID act of 2005)). This is to prove identity (for enroll-ment into the aie database if available) and issue a visitor pass or card. Security personnel processing an applicant will screen documents for evidence of tampering, counterfeiting, or other alteration. A check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) interstate identification index (iii) is the army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto ARMY installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. The FBI permits the use of NCIC iii for vetting visitors to ensure the security of military installations. Procedures: The NCIC-iii and "persons" files checks are accomplished by using the "QWI" inquiry under the purpose code C. The qwi is an NCIC inquiry message which provides the authorized user with the capability to access

Both the NCIC-iii (for criminal history) and ncic persons files simultaneously with one inquiry. The NCIC persons files includes wanted persons, known or appropriately suspected terrorist (KST) list, missing person file, foreign fugitive, wanted person, gang, protection order, immigration violator, identity theft, supervised release, violent person, protective interest files and the national sex offender registry. This requirement applies to all unaffiliated personnel (visitors) not in possession of one of the id cards REAL ID: Contractor personnel shall possess a valid real id (ex. PR driver license with the star) to request access at Fort Buchanan. This is mandatory after October 1, 2022.

Contractor is responsible to ensure all employees driving or requesting access at Fort Buchanan possess a valid REAL ID.

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1.2.3 Federal Observed Holidays

The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) an alternate schedule for service affected by federally observed holidays not later than ten (10) workdays prior to the holiday. The schedule shall include dates for make-up of all services affected by the holiday.

New Year's Day Labor Day Martin Luther King Jr.' s Birthday Columbus Day President's Day Juneteenth Day Memorial Day Veteran's Day Independence Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day

Note: Any Contractor delays due to non-performance of work, lack of material/equipment or personnel, will not be justification for a time extension. The Contractor shall, always, maintain a workforce for uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this Statement of Work (SOW).

1.2.4 Hours of Operation

The Contractor is responsible for providing services between the Garrison's normal hours of Operation: 7:00AM to 4:00PM, Monday through Friday. Exceptions include required services on Saturday and Sunday, Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.2.5 Irregular Work Hours Request

Unless otherwise approved, the Contractor shall perform the work between the hours of 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Prior to the contractor performing any work during hours other than those specified, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for approval by the Contracting Officer (KO) in a case-by-case basis. Requests shall be submitted no less than three (3) Calendar days prior to the time the contractor desires to work. The Government shall evaluate the request and provide a written approval or rejection to Contractor.

1.2.6 Place of Performnce

The work to be performed under this contract shall be performed at Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico. The areas in which the work is to be done may be occupied during the performance of work under this contract.

It is the Government's responsibility to secure all items inside the work prior to contractor commence work. The Government shall identify any

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 6 sensitive work area and it's the Contractor's responsibility to obtain the approval from the Government before entering sensitive work area.

The Contractor is responsible to safeguard Government property in the work area. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate with the COR to schedule and perform work in such a manner as to create the least possible interference with the realization of normal activities within the areas.

The Contractor shall not block more than one access of any building(s) at any time, nor shall they disrupt the existing parking arrangement to any of the building(s) parking areas, unless authorized by the KO. Contractor employees having private owned vehicles (POV) shall park at Contractor's designated area. POVs shall not be parked at working areas.

The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to cause the least possible interference with the normal operations of the Post because the facilities (streets, driveways, and parking areas) will remain in operation during the entire construction period.

1.2.6.1 Project Identification

Contractor shall install a project identification sign in accordance with KO approval. Location shall be approved by the Contracting Officer .

1.2.7 Access Roads

The Contractor shall at all times refrain from the use of any roads, grounds, or other facilities which have not been specifically authorized for his use.

1.2.8 Vehicle Use

1.2.8.1 Vehicle Identification

Contractor owned vehicles used in the performance of services under this contract on the installation shall be marked with the contractor's name and phone number.

1.2.8.2 Registration/Operation

Contractor and employee-owned motor vehicles entering Fort Buchanan shall have a valid license plate, current registration, and valid liability insurance. Heavy equipment operators shall have a current Puerto Rico license to operate such equipment (i.e. bucket truck, heavy tractors, backhoes, grapple truck, skid steers, etc.).

1.2.9 Incident Reporting

The Contractor and associated sub-contractors shall maintain an accurate record, and shall report to the Contracting Officer, exposure data and all accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, or damage to property, material, supplies, and equipment incidental to work performed under the contract. The Contractor shall immediately notify emergency personnel upon any incidences and accidents. All incidents and accidents shall be reported to the COR within thirty (30) minutes of incident occurrence in accordance with the requirements indicated in AR

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385-40, Accident Reporting and Records.

1.2.10 Emergency Services

In case of emergency the Contractor and/or Contractor employees shall contact the Fire/Ambulance Service Emergency Number: (787) 707- 5911. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. All incidents and accidents shall be reported to the COR within thirty (30) minutes of incident occurrence in accordance with the requirements indicated in AR 385-40, Accident Reporting and Records.

Fire/Ambulance Service Emergency Number: (787) 707-5911.

1.3 PERSONNEL AND TRAINING

1.3.1 Work Force

The Contractor shall provide a work force sufficient in number that possesses the skills, knowledge and training to satisfactorily perform the services required by this contract including license to operate heavy equipment. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. Individuals with a record of conviction for criminal offenses shall not be employed to perform services under this contract.

1.3.2 Personnel Qualification

Within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer, in writing, the names and work assignment of the Contractor representative, alternate, supervisory personnel, and work crew that will perform work under this contract. Key personnel shall include Project Manager, Quality Control Representative and Safety manager. The list shall also include qualifications, experience, training, and certifications as required.

1.3.3 Uniforms/Identification

The Contractor shall provide uniform safety vests to their employees for contractor identification purposes. All Contractor personnel shall visibly have on them, always their identification cards. In the event a government issued identification card/badge is lost or stolen, the contractor Project Manager (PM) will immediately notify the COR. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued identification badges by any persons other than the Contractor's employees it has been issued to.

1.3.4 Required Training

1.3.4.1 AT Level 1

This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility, or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 8 into the contract, whichever is applicable. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award. (Training link/module/slides provided by the Government)(https://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html).

1.3.4.2 iWATCH

This standard language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (Training link/module/slides provided by the Government)(youtube.com/embed/vlzYhQp7fPw)(youtube.com/watch?v=2uIDscKiNU0).

This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within thirty (30) calendar days of contract award and within five (5) calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT forty-five (45) calendar days after contract award.

1.3.4.3 OPSEC

Contractor personnel must complete the Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days after contract start date. If contract last for more than a year, all these personnel must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.(https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm)

1.4 LIABILITY AND RESPONSIBILITY

1.4.1 Fire Protection

The Contractor shall comply with AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management Chapter 25 and the Fort Buchanan USAG-FB Policy #29 Fire Prevention guidelines. See TE-5 for a copy of USAG-FB Policy #29 Fire Prevention.

1.4.1.1 Extinguishing Equipment

The Contractor equipment shall have available a portable fire extinguisher as required to comply with the Fire Department instructions. Existing building extinguishers shall not be used to meet this requirement.

1.4.2 Damage to Government Property

The Contractor shall be held liable for damage or destruction of Government property (e.g. buildings, vehicles, sidewalks, fences, etc.)

caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor in the performance of services on this contract. The Contractor shall be aware that Government property - beyond standard structures and equipment - also includes trees, flower beds, and turf (for example, wounded trees or damaged turf shall be repaired or replaced). If the Contractor fails to take the required corrective action, the Government retains the right to exercise other rights or remedies available to the KO.

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1.4.3 Damage to Privately-Owned Property

The Contractor shall be held liable for damage or destruction of privately owned property (e.g. privately owned vehicles), as defined in this SOW, caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor in the performance of services in this contract. The Contractor shall take corrective action within 5 working days to repair damages or replace destroyed property. Contractor will purchase and maintain at all times a general third-party liability insurance policy of not less than $500,000 per event coverage in accordance with FAR 52.228-5.

1.4.4 Property Damage Reports

The Contractor shall submit a damage report to the KO and COR within 24 hours of damage or destruction to Government property or privately owned property caused by the Contractor, Contractor personnel or representatives of the Contractor. The damage report shall detail the facts and the extent of damages or destruction, and the corrective action taken by the Contractor to repair damages or replace destroyed property.

1.4.5 Protection Of Premises

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to protect the Government and private property from damage as a result of his operations.

Existing property so damaged shall be promptly restored, repaired or replaced to its original condition by the Contractor at his own expense.

1.4.6 Special Conciderations

Contractor shall comply with Special Considerations, Safety Program, Required Insurance, and Post Regulations.

1.5 STORM PROTECTION

Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize dangers to persons, to the work, and to adjacent property. These precautions shall include removing all loose materials, tools, and/or equipment from exposed locations, and removing or securing other temporary work.

1.6 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

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1.7 PERMITS

1.7.1 Excavation Permit

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation, and comply with Installation requirements for locating and marking underground utilities.

Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.

1.7.2 Hot Work Permit

The Contractor shall notify the Fort Buchanan Fire Department daily in the event "hot work" is to be performed. The Fire Department will inspect and ensure proper fire prevention measures and equipment are available depending on work to be performed. The Fire Department will issue DA Form 5383-R (Hot Work Permit) which authorizes open flame, welding operations or other hazardous potential fire actions. Contractor shall furnish his own portable fire extinguishers as required (minimum weight 10 lbs.) to comply with the Fire Department instructions. Fire/Ambulance Service Emergency number: (787) 707-4911 (x5911).

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.8.1 Contractor Environmental Plan

The Contractor shall provide an Environmental Plan that complies with the provisions contained within Section 01 57 19 Temporary Environmental Controls to minimize potential environmental impacts to the Installation's natural, cultural and energy resources. The Contractor shall submit the Environmental Plan to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) days after the date of contract award.

1.8.2 Pollution

Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, and standards regarding environment pollution. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated through the Contracting Officer with the Post Environmental Protection Office at DPW.

The Post Environmental Protection Office is located at Building 34, telephone (787) 707-3575 or (787) 707-3508.

1.8.3 Material Spills

Contractor shall be responsible for the prompt containment, clean up, and restoration (if applicable, of any petroleum, oil, lubricant (POL) or coolant liquids that may have spilled from its vehicles as a result of the operation of its fleet in support of this contract. The contractor shall have at all times spill response equipment in sufficient amount to respond and contain any leak until garrison emergency responders are able to arrive at the spill scene. Furthermore, any such release shall be immediately notified via telephone, within the first 30 minutes from spill incident awareness, by the operator to the DPW Environmental Office - The Post Environmental Protection Office is located at Building 34, telephone

(787) 707-3575 or (787) 707-3508.

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1.8.4 Environmental Condition Reports

Contractor shall provide reports as follows: Report any circumstances of unusual soiling of an area which may affect performance of contract work, unhealthful and/or hazardous conditions, and any delays or interference of work by employees of the Government. Such reports shall be made as expeditiously as possible by the Contractor to the Contracting Officer. In any event, the report shall be made not later than the close of business (4:00 pm, Monday-Friday) on the same day.

1.8.5 Pollution Control And Abatement

In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement, and all applicable provisions of the Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1- 1, entitled: General Safety Requirements, in effect on the date of solicitation. For the purposes of this contract, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements of agents which adversely affect human life; affect other species of importance to man; or degrade the utility of the environment for aesthetics and recreational purposes.

1.9 QUALITY ASSURANCE

1.9.1 Mobilization

Contractor shall be required to commence work to fulfill requirements under this Contract within 15 days after Contract Award.

The Period of Performance (POP) will be established on a Task Order by Task Order basis.

The Contractor shall submit, for approval, a work schedule of planned performance on any Task Order exceeding 60 Calander days, within five (5) days after Task Order is issued.

1.9.2 Submittals

Contractor shall submit for approval all materials to be used in this contract with Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), and Submittal Status Log Sheet. Submittals in duplicate shall be delivered to Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after Task Order issuance, and using a Transmittal Form.

1.9.3 Progress reporting

Contractor shall submit a weekly report with the following but not limited information:

a. Work performed every day

b. Weather conditions

c. Personnel working every day

d. Equipment being used e.Weight in pounds of debris removed from the base.

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1.9.4 Final Inspections

Contractor shall request final inspection in writing with at least ten

(10) working days in advance for proper coordination and approval by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractor shall implement a complete quality control program that identifies potential and actual problem areas in providing requirements of the contract as specified and results in corrective action throughout the life of the contract.

1.10.1 Quality Control Plan (QCP)

The Contractor shall provide the Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) calendar days after contract award date, for final review and acceptance.The QCP shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for re-approval.

The QCP shall:

a. Be structured to assure independence from any other parts of the Contractor's organization.

b. Have direct accountability to the Contractor's top management.

c. Address overall project management and administration.

d. Be a comprehensive program to plan and deliver quality services to the Government.

e. Cover all services described in this contract, prioritize services, and concentrate on the most important services.

f. Describe a method acceptable to the Government of identifying deficiencies in the quality of service performed under this contract before the level of performance becomes unacceptable and address processes for corrective actions without dependence upon Government direction.

g. Establish an inspection system covering all services required by this contract. This plan shall specify areas to be inspected on scheduled basis and title of the individual who will do the inspection.

h. Require documentation of all Contractor quality control inspections and corrective actions are maintained by the Contractor throughout the term of this contract.

i. Inspection documents shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative.

j. Describe methods of direct and indirect communications with the Government regarding performance of the contract. The communications shall include regular informal and formal meetings with the Government.

k. In addition to the standard safety rules applicable for Government work, the Contractor shall provide to all Contractor employees' safety equipment as required below. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcing the use of safety equipment at all times by all Contractor employees.

l. Safety helmets and steel toed safety shoes or boots shall be worn by Contractor employees in the performance of work in serviced areas.

m. All employees shall wear noise reduction protection when operating

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n. All Contractor employees shall use goggles or face safety shields when operating equipment in the performance of work in serviced areas.

1.10.2 Quality Control Representative (QC)

The Contractor shall provide an onsite Contractor representative, when performing any construction work (under any task order) The representative shall be physically present during normal working hours (7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday) to conduct overall management coordination and furnish liaison with the Government. The Contractor Representative shall be the point of contact with the Government and shall have the authority to act or make decisions for the Contractor on all matters pertaining to this contract. All Contractor representatives (and any alternates) shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. The Contractor shall provide and maintain in good working condition a mobile phone which enables the Government representative to contact the Contractor or Contractor's representative through a telephone at any time twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days per week for the duration of the contract.

The Contractor shall designate an alternate who shall be authorized to act on behalf of the Contractor in the absence of the Contractor representative or when the Contractor representative is not available.

1.11 SAFETY PROGRAM

1.11.1 Contractor Safety Plan

The Contractor shall safeguard and maintain all Government property as well as provide for the safety and wellbeing of personnel employed in the performance of this contract. The Contractor shall implement a safety program for employees performing work under this contract.

The Contractor shall submit the safety plan to the Contracting Officer within thirty (30) days after the date of contract award.

The Contractor shall submit for approval a plan detailing the Safety Program in accordance with the safety requirements. Prior to starting the work, the Contractor shall meet in conference with representatives of the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) to discuss and develop mutual understanding relative to the administration of the Safety Program .

1.11.2 Occupational Safety and Health (OSHA)]

The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA). The Contractor shall comply with the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards on 29 CFR 1910. The Contractor

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 14 shall be responsible for ensuring adherence to all applicable Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico, and federal rules and regulations.Contractor personnel shall wear safety items required by OSHA during the performance of tasks requiring protective equipment or clothing

1.11.3 Safety Equipment

The Contractor shall provide to all Contractor employees safety equipment.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the use of safety equipment at all times by all employees. Contractor shall ensure employees have their safety equipment (PPE) at all times during each day of performance of work.

Safety shoes or boots and gloves shall be worn by all employees in the performance of work in serviced areas.

Noise reduction protection shall be worn by all employees when operating motorized equipment or in the vicinity of equipment inducted noise.

1.11.4 EM 385-1-1

Contractors shall comply with the latest version of EM 385-1-1 (including interim changes) that is in effect on the date of award. Prior to making an offer, bidders should check the HQ USACE Safety and Occupational Health web site (http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/Home.aspx) for the latest changes. Any changes observed by the contractor shall be notified to the Government prior to bid opening date. No separate payment will be made for compliance with this paragraph or for compliance with other safety and health requirements of this contract for changes after contract is awarded.

1.12 WASTE MANAGEMENT AND RECYCLING

1.12.1 Solid Waste

The Contractor shall dispose solid waste debris resulting from construction and demolition according to the waste classification. The contractor shall dispose of waste and recycle construction material in accordance with instructions and specifications listed in Summary of Work, Section 1.11 RECYCLING PROGRAM. No landfill area will be available for use by the contractor at Fort Buchanan.

1.12.2 Recycling and Waste Minimization

The Contractor shall participate in State and local government sponsored recycling programs. The Contractor shall minimize solid waste generation throughout the duration of the project. The Contractor shall participate in recycling and waste minimization activities to divert non-hazardous solid waste. The Contractor shall recycle all non-hazardous solid waste generated in this project and shall submit a recycling form stating the amount of material in either pounds or tonnage diverted by its type. The form shall specify amount and type of ferrous or non-ferrous metals, concrete debris, wood (doors, windows, cabinets, etc.) asphalt, etc. in order to properly sub classify diverted materials. Whenever technically and economically feasible the contractor shall promote deconstruction, salvage, and reuse of integral materials and shall limit demolition activities only to those materials permanently affixed to a structure which cannot be disassembled like concrete walls, gypsum board walls, SECTION 01 11 00 Page 15 stucco, and brick wall assemblies.

1.12.3 Non-Hazardous Solid Waste Diversion Report

The Contractor shall maintain an inventory of non-hazardous solid waste diversion and disposal of construction debris for each task order. Upon completion of each task order, the Contractor shall submit a report to the COR, in accordance with Section 01 57 20.0010 Environment Protection, including non-hazardous demolition debris quantified in cubic yards and tons or pounds.

1.12.4 Diversion Solid Waste / Construction Debris

Solid Waste Diversion as per Executive Order and the Fort Buchanan Solid Waste Management Plan the contractor is responsible to make the adequate diversion for at least 50% of non-hazardous solid waste from disposal of the construction SOW activities and no less than 75% diversion of construction and demolition materials and debris for disposal.

1.12.5 Salvage

The Contractor shall dispose off the installation all existing materials and equipment which are required to be removed or disconnected to perform the work, but are not indicated or specified for use in the new work or salvaged, and that have been properly identified and authorized for disposal by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 STORAGE OF MATERIAL

The Contractor shall store materials only in places where directed. No fire hazardous materials, flammable liquids or non-contract materials shall be stored or otherwise maintained within a building or structure, except as approved by the Contracting Officer, and in accordance with the local fire regulations.

1.14 CLEANING UP

All clothes, cotton, wastes, sanding disks, and other cleaning materials which might constitute a fire hazard shall be placed in a metal container or destroyed at the end of each work day. Upon completion of the work, all staging, scaffolding, containers, and debris shall be removed from the site or destroyed in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer.

Adjacent areas and surfaces negatively affected during the performance of this contract shall be left clean and returned to the original condition.

1.15 EQUIPMENT STANDARDS

The Contractor shall submit proof that the equipment which he proposes to furnish under these specifications conforms to the standards of the Underwriters Laboratories. The label of Underwriters Laboratories shall be accepted as conforming to this requirements. In lieu of the label, the Contractor may submit a written certification from any nationally recognized testing agency, adequately equipped and competent to perform such services, that the (stated item) has been tested and conforms to the standards, including methods of test, of the Underwriters Laboratories.

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1.16 VALIDATION AND VERIFICATION

Changes or Modifications to Contract Documents are evaluated as follows:

1.16.1 Value Engineering

The Government acknowledges that due to the continuous advancements in technology and market trends in fence and gate construction and treatment systems new and better ways to approach problem solution may arise.

Therefore, the Contractor is encouraged to develop, prepare, and submit a Value Engineering change proposal (VECP) voluntarily to substitute any Government proposed and/or existing fence or gate system and/or material with all the required details. The Contractor shall share in any instant contract savings realized from an accepted VECP. (Refer to FAR 52.248-3, Value Engineering Construction, Feb/2000).

1.16.2 Field Conditions

The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and existing field conditions that could or will affect his contract, performance and warranty prior to start any the work, and notify in writing to the Contracting Officer (KO) within twenty (20) calendar days after the Notice of award or Task Order is issued. Notification Letter to Contracting Officer shall be for:

a. Any conflicting detail or discrepancy within the scope of work, drawings and specifications.

b. Any deviation from normal or assumed conditions related to site, civil, architectural, structural, engineering works that could affect contract performance.

c. Any detrimental interference of inserts, conduits, openings, or any mechanical and electrical equipment not shown in drawings or mentioned in the specifications.

d. Any condition that shall or should be investigated with the corresponding justification based in his experience and expertise.

e. Any recommendation to improve contract project execution for a better final product with the related cost estimate.

1.16.3 Notification of Concurrence in Writing

In the case that an investigation and verification results that existing field conditions will not affect in any way contract performance, final product and/or warranty, the Contractor shall notify in writing to the KO that existing field conditions are satisfactory and will not jeopardize contract performance, final product and warranty. No work shall be permitted to be executed if the Contractor does not provide to the KO concurrence on the presented issue.

1.17 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will not furnish any material and/or equipment unless is required by the Contracting Officer.

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The Government will furnish, without cost to the Contractor, an area for the Contractor's use. The Contractor shall maintain such area to the same standards as similar areas occupied by the Government. The Contractor shall not make any alterations to the area except with the written permission of the Contracting Officer. Any approved Contractor requested alterations should be made at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor shall restore the area to the condition in which it was received, at its own expense, fair wear and tear excepted, at the time of contract completion or termination except as otherwise approved in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Government reserves the right to reassign facilities as required due to changing Government needs..

1.18 RECORDS

The Contractor shall keep records of all work performed under the contract including date, location, and description. The Contractor shall not allow access to the files by any Government agency, non-government agency, or individual unless specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer.

Files shall be made available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative upon request.Copies of such records shall become the property of the Government at the completion of the contract.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PROCUREMENT

The Contractor shall track the purchase, quantities, and the percent of recyclable content for these materials throughout the life of the contract. The Contractor shall consolidate and provide this information to the COR quarterly, in reports. The Contractor shall annually submit a summary report of certification and estimate as required by FAR 52.223-9, title, Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovery Material Content for EPA Designated Items, upon completion of the base year and each follow-on year, until completion of the contract to the COR. The intended end use of the item, materials with recovered materials content, at levels recommended by the EPA's CPG is found at website;

http://www.epa.gov/cpg/products.

2.1.1 Green Procurment Quarterly Reporting

In order to comply with the green procurement requirements of Section 6002 of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 (RCRA) and Executive Order 13423, the Government requires the use of recycled, bio-based, biodegradable, non-hazardous, and/or recovered materials and products identified in the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines. These materials and products must meet the requirements of the contract, must not delay the progress of work, must be available from more than one source, and must not be cost prohibitive. EPA guideline items are seen as the minimum that should be considered when evaluating recyclable materials. Other materials and products not listed, but commonly used in industry outside of the Government, should also be considered. Material and product submittals for all recycled-content items

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2.2 SHOP DRAWINGS, MANUFACTURERS DATA AND CERTIFICATIONS

As soon as practicable after award of the contract, and before procurement of fabrication; submit, except as specified otherwise, to the Contracting Officer, all the shop drawings, manufacturers data and certifications required in the technical sections of this specification.

PART 3 EXECUTION

The work required under this contract include installing, repairing, and replacing chain link fence and gates as indicated. The Contractor shall provide "services" as specified in the contract. To accomplish this requirement, the Contractor shall perform, as a minimum, the tasks specified in this section.

3.1 INSTALLATION

Installation includes all fence/gate types as indicated in the drawings and specifications and the following:

a. Install 4-, 6-, 8-, and 10-feet height chain link fences. Waste material shall be removed from work site and disposed off-ost in an approved refuse disposal site.

b. Install double and single fence gates as indicated in drawings. Type sizes and locations will be provided in task orders. Grounds damaged by Contractor equipment or employees shall be restored to the original condition immediately.

c. Install powered slide/swing gates, to include the installation of sliding/swing gate openers.

d. Install additional length of Electrical Installation as required for powered gates.

e. Install ditch-crossing grates as indicated in drawings. Shapes, dimensions, and locations will be provided in task orders.

f. Install barbed tape (concertina) as indicated in drawings and as requested.

g. Install Plastic Insert Strips on chain-link fence and/or knitted privacy fabric for chain-link fences, as requested by applicable task order. Approval of quality and color shall be indicated by Contracting Officer.

h. Welding should be continuous along the entire area of contact except where tack welding is permitted. Exposed connections of work in place shall not be tack welded. Exposed welds should be ground smooth. Exposed shall have a smooth finish, and unless otherwise approved, expose riveting shall be flush. Where tight fits are required, joints shall be milled.

Corner joints shall be coped or mitered, well formed, and in true alignment. Work shall be accurately set to establish lines and elevations and securely fastened in place.

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3.2 REPAIR

The Contractor shall perform repairs to installed fence as requested in Task Orders and shall include the following typical functions:

a. Galvanized surfaces to be painted shall be solvent cleaned and primed with a paint meeting the requirements of Fed. Spec. TT-P-641.

b. The Contractor shall repair portions of fence that are damaged such as top guard, fence posts, holes in the fence and truss rods.

c. The Contractor shall only remove portions of fence that can be replaced the same day when replacing any portion of the perimeter fence or other fence identified as physical security.

3.3 SURGE

The Contractor may be required to provide up to 15% of the same services as those outline within the base and option periods for the Surge CLIN during a Declared emergency.

Declared Emergency: Based on National Emergencies Act declaration by order. The Act authorizes the President to activate emergency provisions of law via an emergency declaration on the condition that the President specifies the provisions so activated and notifies Congress.

The surge CLIN will be based on the Government's request to perform tasks specifically included in the current Statement of Work (SOW). Surge in the context of this subparagraph is defined as the government requiring additional services currently scoped within this SOW. The Government will attempt to provide at least a 10-day notice of the Government's intention to use the surge clin. The Government estimates that task orders for a surge would amount to an approximate 15% increase in services. Please note that this is an estimate only and does not obligate the Government to issue a Task Order for any specific surge increase amounts as deviations may occur subject to the Government's needs, nor does it obligate the Government to issue any Task Orders for the surge CLINS. Note that deviations to this estimate will not be the basis for a price adjustment.

The prices to be used for the surge clin will be the same as per each base and each option.

It would depend on when the declared emergency occurs, if at all. This Single Award Task Order Contract (SATOC) is limited to the guaranteed minimum amount and maximum amounts.

3.4 EMERGENCY CALL

Emergency call to erect fence only. Contractor shall not repair fence as part of this specific work. Emergency call to erect the same fence damaged

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Response time: Contractor shall be at the location of damaged fence within 2-hours time period after the time of initial notification call.

PART 4 DEFINITIONS

Definitions of special terms and phrases used herein are as follows:

STANDARD DEFINITIONS:

CONTRACTING OFFICER (KO): A person duly appointed with the authority to enter into and administer contracts on behalf of the Government.

CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR): An individual designated in writing by the Contracting Officer to act as an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer to perform specific contract administrative functions within the scope and limitations as defined by the Contracting Officer.

CONTRACTOR: The Contractor, its subsidiaries and affiliates, joint ventures involving the Contractor, any entity with which the Contractor may have merged or any individual or entity that assisted or advised the Contractor in the preparation of a proposal under this solicitation.

DEFECT: Any non-conformance of a unit of service with specified requirements.

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP): All equipment, goods, and land possessed by the Government and subsequently delivered or otherwise made available to the Contractor.

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA): A

nonprofit organization that is concerned with the public safety and protection of the people and properties. The fire protection pamphlets published by the NFPA are accepted by the Federal Government and considered as directive in nature for this contract.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ADMINISTRATION

(OSHA): Government agency part of the U.S. Department of Labor with the primary responsibility for administrating the Occupational Safety and Health act of 1970. This act has the purpose of preservation of human resources.

QUALITY ASSURANCE: Those actions taken by the Government to assure that the quality of purchased goods and services received are acceptable in accordance with established standards and requirements of the contract.

QUALITY CONTROL: Those actions taken by the Contractor to control the production of goods or services so that they meet the requirements of the contract.

QUALITY CONTROL INSPECTOR (OCI): A person designated by the Contractor to conduct inspections of services rendered to the Government under the terms and conditions of the contract.

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