B.08.02 Solicitation W912DR21R0009.pdf

Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), Single Aw ard Task Order Contract (SATOC) in support of the Washington Aqueduct.

The contract capacity is $8,000,000. The minimum guarantee is $5,000.

NAICS CODE: 237110 Water and Sew er Line and Related Structures Construction Size Standard: $39,500,000

VINCENT J GIER 410-962-2584

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

27-Apr-2022

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________1825 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________27 May 2022 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______180 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE, BALTMORE DISTRICT

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

BALTIMORE MD 21201

W912DR

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: 410-962-0175 TEL: FAX:

W912DR21R0009 106

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

Washington Aqueduct Mechanical SATOC

The proposed service contract will allow for construction services for the repair or upgrade of mechanical equipment and infrastructure related to a complex water treatment facility. The awarded Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, equipment and materials necessary to perform construction, retrofitting or replacement related to mechanical work under negotiated Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Task Orders. The construction services consist of, but are not limited to, the repair and renovation of existing systems of the following types: industrial mechanical equipment to include compressors, pumps and motors, pumping stations, water mains, sluice gates and valves, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, intrusion detection systems, and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems. There may be ancillary design efforts necessary, and orders may include within them the requirement to perform preparation of Operations & Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

The work will be performed for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the boundaries of the Baltimore District with the primary work performed at Washington Aqueduct, Washington, District of Columbia.

The outcome is to provide the Government with cost-effective, rapid response for repair, renovation, construction and/or dismantling, demolition, or removal of industrial mechanical systems.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

IDIQ SATOC SOW

BALTIMORE REGIONAL SINGLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT

1.0 GENERAL:

1.0.1 Under this contract, the Contractor shall provide all management, plans, supervision, labor, equipment and materials necessary perform construction, retrofitting or replacement related to mechanical work under negotiated Firm-Fixed-Price Construction Task Orders (TO’s).

1.0.2 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE: The work will be performed for the United States Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) within the boundaries of the Baltimore District with the primary work performed at Washington Aqueduct, Washington, District of Columbia.

1.0.3 Negotiated firm-fixed-priced Construction Task Orders (TO’s) will be awarded against the contract.

The outcome is to provide the Government with cost effective rapid response for construction and/or dismantling, demolition or removal of mechanical improvements relating, but not limited to all facets of construction including civil works.

1.0.4 Typical work may include but is not limited to the repair and renovation of existing systems of the following types: industrial mechanical equipment, pumping stations, water treatment process, equipment, pumps, transmission mains, pipes and valves, fire alarm systems, fire extinguishing systems, intrusion detection systems, heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) equipment and systems, ducts and controls, boxes and wiring devices. Work may also include new construction of new facilities.

1.0.5 All TO work shall be performed in compliance with the most current Federal, State and local regulatory requirements and the Contractor shall provide all required applications and/or permitting requirements in compliance with FAR 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

1.0.6 The Contractor shall provide all management, supervision, quality control and safety oversight. Work associated with the mechanical TO’s may run consecutively or concurrently. The Contractor is required to provide the proper planning, scheduling, material procurement, and simultaneous management of multiple work crews at various locations. The Contractor must execute a flow of independent task orders and adjust his craft mix without impacting other Contractors or tenant operations. The Contractor must effectively manage his subcontractors to insure that the government is provided a "seamless" level of effort on each task order. The Contractor shall provide a full-time superintendent and site safety and health officer. The role and cost will be negotiated on a task order by task order basis.

1.0.7 The Contractor shall provide the manpower and equipment to accept and unload all materials delivered to the sites for the mechanical work under this contract. The government will not accept deliveries, nor will government equipment and manpower be used for material handling.

1.0.8 TO’s issued under this contract will have a task order performance period. The time for completion of the work under the task order shall be stated therein. The Contractor is required to complete the task order work within the task order performance period or liquidated damages will be assessed. The period of performance shall include time for all activities from date of issuance of the task, including any ordering of materials and time required for final clean-up, inspection, acceptance and close out of the task order.

The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), in writing at least thirty (30) calendar days in advance of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

1.0.9 The Contractor's management/supervision shall interface with the Contracting Officer (KO) and/or the Contracting Officer’s designee. The Contracting Officer Representative (COR) is responsible for the day to day Government/Contractor liaison, submittal review/approval, phased inspections, coordination with the tenant, payment requests approval etc.

1.0.10 Upon receipt of a Government executed task order, the Contractor shall:

1.0.10.0 Incorporate the task order into the progress schedule/report. The Contractor shall use the contract number and task order number for internal control. All proposals, schedules, vouchers, correspondence, etc., must cite the Government contract and task order number, as it is the Government's tracking mechanism.

1.0.11 Coordinate the start of work with the COR via attendance at a pre-construction conference, prior to the actual commencement of work.

1.0.11.0 In performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall:

1.0.11.1 Conduct bi-weekly job site progress meetings.

1.0.11.2 Arrange with the COR a sequence of procedures, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment, delivery of materials, use of approaches, corridors, and stairways. Since space for storage may be limited in work areas, the majority of storage may be outside or at the Contractor's assigned area. Only materials to be used for work under this contract may be stored at the assigned area.

1.0.11.3 Request, in writing, fourteen (14) calendar days in advance of any utility interruptions.

1.0.11.4 When working on a military installation, comply with all base requirements related, but not limited to security, safety, fire prevention/protection, radiation prevention/protection and utility interruption or use.

1.0.11.5 Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference with the installation staff.

1.0.11.6 The Contractor shall give advance notice of the date work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative, in writing, upon completion of each individual task order.

1.1 CONSTRUCTION TASK ORDER – GENERAL:

1.1.1 After a site visit t o t h e t a s k o r d e r l o c a t i o n with the Government, the Contractor shall assist the Government to finalize the scope of work based on a statement of need. This price will be based on work items as applicable. The Contractor’s pre-task order scoping and proposal effort shall be considered a cost of doing business and shall not be paid for under any post task award line item.

1.1.2 Preparation of proposals by the Contractor shall not constitute an obligation by the Government to issue a task order for performance, nor is the request for proposal to be construed as the Contractor’s authority to commence construction activity.

1.1.3 The bare (unburdened) costs of labor, material and equipment will be used.

1.2 ORDERING PROCEDURES:

1.2.0 As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer or authorized representative shall notify the Contractor of an existing requirement.

1.2.1 Upon receipt of this notification, the Contractor shall respond to the needs of the Government by:

1.2.1.1 Visiting the proposed work site in the company of the Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative or authorized representative, or

1.2.1.2 Establishing verbal agreement with the Contracting Officer’s Representative or authorized representative to further define the scope of the requirement.

1.2.2 With the establishment of the scope of work of the individual project, the Contracting Officer, shall issue a “Request for Proposal” for the individual task order. Upon receipt of the Request for Proposal, the Contractor shall then submit a proposal (along with narrative to document the site investigation) for accomplishment of the task order utilizing EXCEL software or equivalent & submit in both paper & electronic medium. This proposal shall include a cover page which includes the date of proposal and contract, task order numbers, title, and location of task order with summary of proposed price.

1.2.2.1 A Technical Approach Narrative is to be submitted with each task order. This narrative should describe the contractor’s approach/rationale to executing the task order and should be reflected in the pricing. This narrative shall include, but is not limited to, topics such as personnel/labor selection, intended work hours/shift work, phasing/sequencing, material and equipment selection, selection of manufacturer/subcontractor, etc.

1.2.2.2 Construction Task Orders:

1.2.2.2.1 Applicable estimating software, shall serve as the basis for establishing value of the work to be performed.

1.2.2.2.2 Work to be included in an individual requirement must be proposed by the Contractor using an acceptable proposal format to be agreed on between the Government and the Contractor at that time. Any items exceeding $2,500.00 must be supported by a minimum of three quotations from suppliers/installers.

1.2.2.2.3 Upon receipt of a Request for Proposal for an individual task order, the Contractor shall be notified of the time schedule for submittal of a proposal

1.2.2.2.4 The Contractor shall notify the government within five working days of receipt of a Request for Proposal for an individual task order, if the Contractor cannot meet the aforementioned proposal due date or project schedule duration and must provide the reason(s) why. The Contractor shall also propose an alternate date/schedule, subject to the approval by the Government. The government reserves the right to unilaterally deny any extension.

1.2.2.2.5 The Contractor shall transmit proposals electronically, by means of computer disk or network connection, when so directed by the Government. Such electronic submissions shall be readable/writable using Microsoft Office, Professional Versions 2010 or later.

1.2.2.2.6 The Contractor shall use the Government work/task order number to identify all proposals, submittals, and other documents submitted to the Government.

1.2.2.2.7 The proposal shall be comprised of a “Detailed Estimate” with a breakdown to identify “individual line items”, units of measure, quantities, labor, material, rental cost, and equipment summarized into a “bare cost” total for each subcontractor and for the prime Contractor separately; add the subtotal of the two and apply the city cost index (if not already applied) to arrive at the total direct and indirect subtotal; add taxes and subtotal. The sum of the two shall be submitted for the total proposal price.

1.2.3 The proposal submitted by the Contractor shall use the Construction Specification Institute (CSI) format. In the case of a proposal requiring a specialty subcontractor due to the highly technical nature of the work a “Detailed Estimate” approach shall be applied for that portion of the proposal. The proposal shall also be of sufficient detail to identify and quantify the use of all line items in detail compatible with the information contained within the solicitation scope of work. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s proposal, the Government shall review the proposal for completeness, accuracy and reasonableness.

1.2.4 Preparation of proposals by the Contractor shall not constitute an obligation by the Government to award a task order, nor shall the Contractor proceed on the task order work until an award has been made. The government may accept the proposal as stated or negotiate any aspect of that proposal. The Government shall negotiate with the Contractor all items and any exceptions of the performance period required by the delivery schedule.

1.2.5 Construction TO’s using a “Detailed Estimate approach, including specialty subcontract work as described above, will be developed using a Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) format and shall identify quantities and detail units and cost for labor, material and equipment. Supporting documentation that may include items such as competitive subcontractor quotations, vendor quotations, equipment price lists or other substantiation may be required as appropriate and is at the sole discretion of the Government. The TO price will be computed by using the total direct costs established by this. The proposal shall provide a (1) breakdown that shall include sufficient detail to permit an analysis of all costs for --(i) Material; (ii) Labor; (iii) Equipment; (iv) subcontracts; and (2) shall cover all work involved in the TO. The Contractor is required to solicit, as a minimum, three bids/quotes including priced work that is to be subcontracted. The Contractor can not submit the average price of the three quotes.

1.2.6 The TO shall be of sufficient detail to identify and quantify all line items as noted herein.

1.2.6.1 Task Order proposal format for the work, shall reflect the CSI/ format and shall include:

1.2.6.1.1 Unit Line Items: Provide the Division Number/Title, Line Number, description, crew, productivity, unit bare costs (labor, material, equipment, and total).Quantities estimated along with the total bare costs for that quantity shall also be provided line item by line item. Any changes to these line items shall be highlighted.

No other changes will be allowed. The rationale for these unit price changes shall be addressed in the narrative, which will be numerically "keyed” back to the line item.

Bare costs will be subtotaled at the division, subdivision, and major line item levels, apply the applicable city cost index, and add taxes to arrive at a combined total cost.

1.2.6.1.2 "Square Foot"- commercial/Industrial/ Institutional Line Items: Provide the Assembly Number, assembly description, common additives, Quantities, Unit of Measure for each assembly, material/installation/total costs per unit. Quantities estimated along with the total assembly costs for that quantity shall also be provided line item by line item. Any changes to these assembly line items shall be highlighted. No other changes will be allowed. The rationale for the assembly cost changes shall be addressed in a narrative, which will be numerically "keyed" back to the line item. Assembly costs will be subtotaled at the division, subdivision, and major line items levels.

1.2.6.1.3 A brief description of the unit line item or system component of the assembly line item should be identified in the estimate format. To the extent practical** unit and total costs for labor, material and equipment should be identified in the estimate.

A more detailed description, rationale for use, assumptions and cost backup information required to justify/document this negotiated line item shall be provided in the accompanying narrative. This narrative shall be keyed to the estimate.

1.2.6.1.4 If it is anticipated that “overtime” may be necessary to complete certain task orders. In such cases the unit “bare labor” costs for the affected line items may be adjusted for the loss of production efficiency as per the local labor agreements.

1.2.6.2 As all the work will be performed in a large geographical area, City Cost Indexes (CCI) will be utilized to determine applicable pricing. The indexes will be based on the rates applicable to the closest location to the project site. The CCI may be utilized using the weighted average or by individual division. Mixing the two methods is not acceptable. If done by Division, CCI number will be applied to each of the applicable sections as part of the proposals pricing.

All cost data used will be based on the "national average". Regional adjustments and the use of Davis Bacon rates should be considered in the proposed cost. No other adjustment will be made.

1.2.6.3 Highlight line items where "directed" brand name (s) material is used. Identification of specific brand name and explanation addressed in keyed narrative.

1.2.6.4 The proposal will be reviewed for completeness.

1.2.6.5 Once successfully negotiated, task orders will then be awarded by the Contracting Officer. Each task order shall include the following information:

a) Date of the task order

b) Contract number and task order number

c) Commencement and task order performance data

d) Accounting and appropriation data

e) Any other pertinent data

1.3 UNIT LINE ITEMS:

1.3.1 The total bare costs of unit price line items (as may be modified - see below) establishes the total price (i.e. all direct & indirect costs, and profit) for the priced work.

1.3.2 The prime Contractor’s direct costs will be negotiated based on actual labor rates and anticipated material costs, job conditions, expected productivity, etc. If the prime Contractor does not intend to self-perform the work, then the subcontractor’s markup shall be incorporated into the direct costs.

1.3.3 BRAND NAME MATERIALS: If the Government directs the use of a specific brand name material and this material is compatible with the industry standard unit price classification, the Contractor may, at his option, use his negotiated material. This cost along with the bare labor and equipment cost (as may be modified) will establish the bare total cost.

1.3.4 The bare unit labor/equipment rates are not affected by the Contractor's intent to self-perform and/or subcontract the work.

1.3.5 If the Government directs the use of a specific brand name material the material and labor cost will be negotiated.

1.3.6 At the discretion of the government, additional "bare cost” unit line item categories for work may be added to the existing data base for use in subsequent task orders. This line item shall not include “brand name" and/or proprietary equipment. Price will be negotiated using average material costs /productivity data and national average labor rates. These additional line item costs shall not include the prime Contractor's overhead and profit and will be as a unit line item. This price will be good for one year after finalization, and at the discretion of the Government, may be renegotiated yearly. This item shall be within the scope and general intent of the contract.

1.4 EMERGENCY ORDERING PROCEDURES:

1.4.1 On occasions when problems develop during other than normal duty hours and which jeopardize the operation of installations within the entire Baltimore District Region, the Contracting Officer or his Representative may contact the Contractor to respond to the needs of the Government. The Contractor will respond within two (2) hours following telephonic notification and email backup, which may be made at any time in any twenty-four hour period. To accomplish this, the Contractor will provide to the contracting officer, a number at which he can be reached on a twenty-four hour basis.

1.4.2 The Contractor shall, within four (4) hours (unless the contracting officer determined that additional time is required) following such notification, provide a proposal, for the scope of work provided. The time of commencement and completion shall be as specified by the government.

1.4.3 The proposal will be reviewed for completeness and any items negotiated.

1.4.4 The Contractor will not proceed with the agreed upon negotiated actions until written direction is provided by the Contracting Officer or an Administrative Contracting Officer.

1.4.5 A task order will subsequently be awarded.

1.5 PERFORMANCE OF TASK ORDERS:

1.5.1 Before any of the work under an individual task order will begin, the Contractor shall confer with the Contracting Officer’s Representative and agree on a sequence of procedure of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches, use of corridors; stairways; elevators; and similar means of communications and the location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for the Contractor’s employees.. Furniture and equipment in the immediate area will be moved by the Contractor and replaced to original position.

1.5.2 If approved by the Facility Manager, any temporary use of an existing elevator shall be by arrangement and subject to the control of the Government. Such use will be of an intermittent nature.

The Contractor shall provide and maintain suitable and adequate protection covering for the elevator machinery, the hatchway entrance, and the interior of elevator during the period of temporary use.

Loads in excess of the rated capability of the elevator will not be permitted. The government will bear the cost of electrical current for the operation of the elevator. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove the protective coverings together with any resultant dirt and debris, and leave the equipment in a condition equal to that prior to its initial use by the Contractor.

1.5.3 If the work required by the task order will not allow furniture and portable office equipment to be replaced to its original location, new locations will be designated by the COR for replacement by the Contractor.

1.5.4 Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference with the installation staff.

1.6 PROGRESS SCHEDULING AND REPORTING:

The Contractor shall within five days or as otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, after date of notice to proceed, submit for approval a progress schedule showing the manner in which he intends to prosecute the work. The software used to generate the Project Schedule shall be shall be compatible with the programs used by the Government and maintained throughout the life of the contract. Schedules shall be submitted in Primavera P6 format. Other programs may be acceptable; however they require approval by the Contracting Officer prior to use. S c h e d u l i n g s o f t w a r e mu s t b e c a p a b l e o f p r o d u c i n g a n S D E F f o r m a t f i l e . The Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation shall be used to generate the Project Schedule. The requirements of the TO, shall provide the level of detail required for the Project Schedule. Procurement activities may be indicated on the schedule, and the schedule updated monthly.

1.7 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTORS:

For payment purposes only, an allowance will be made by the Contracting Officer of 100 percent of the invoiced cost of materials or equipment delivered to the site but not incorporated into the construction, pursuant to the Contract Clause entitled "PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS". The Contracting Officer may also, at his/her discretion, take into consideration the cost of materials or equipment stored at locations other than the jobsite, when making progress payments under the contract. In order to be eligible for payment, the Contractor must provide satisfactory title evidence that he has acquired title to such material or equipment, and that it will be utilized on the work covered by this contract. Further, all items must be properly stored and protected. Earnings will be computed using 100% of invoiced value.

1.8 PHOTOGRAPHS: (SEP 85 REV JUN 1991)

The Contractor shall furnish digital color photographs of the project to the Contracting Officer.

Photographs shall be in the quantities and the intervals required in the Task Order specifications.

1.9 WASHINGTON AQUEDUCT SPECIFIC JOB CONDITIONS:

1.9.1 CONTRACTOR SECURITY ACCESS:

1.9.1.1 The Washington Aqueduct has been designated a Critical Infrastructure Facility under the National Critical Infrastructure Program which was outlined in Presidential Decision Directive

63. All Contractor and sub-contractor personnel must consent to a review of public records and screening of personal background information before access is granted to Government property.

Failure to provide requested information may result in denial of access to facilities. No information will be released to outside agencies.

1.9.1.2 The following major types of adverse information may exclude a contractor, his employees, or sub-contractors from gaining access to Washington Aqueduct property. Each case will be reviewed on its own merit:

a) Illegal use or abuse of drugs or alcohol, theft or dishonesty, unreliability, instability, use of force, violence and weapons related incidents that indicate a general disregard for the law.

b) Aberrant, deviant sexual behavior or bizarre sexual conduct. Contributing to the delinquency of minors, child molestation, and/or rape. Records or testimony of employment, education or military service where the individual was involved in serious offenses or incidents that would reflect adversely on the honesty, integrity, trustworthiness, or stability of the individual.

c) Excessive indebtedness, bad checks, financial difficulties or irresponsibility.

d) Failing or refusing to sign the proper authorization documents to conduct the background screenings.

e) Knowingly providing false information on Official Government Documents.

f) Contractors must ensure that employees are legal residents of the United States and supply that proof.

g) Involvement with known terrorists, terrorist organizations, terrorist-supporting financial organizations, subversive organizations or individuals who advocate violence or the violent overthrow of the US Government.

1.9.1.3 The Contractor shall maintain a current list of employees, to include trucking and delivery drivers, and coordinate with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to ensure that the guards are furnished with a current list in order to allow for access to the site for the Contractor’s personnel.

1.9.1.4 Vehicle Registration: The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees comply with vehicle registration requirements. The Contractor personnel entering Washington Aqueduct property and utilizing Contractor owned or privately owned vehicles on Washington Aqueduct shall possess a valid state driver's license and register vehicles with the Washington Aqueduct Visitor Access Control.

1.9.1.5 "Off Limits” Areas of Facilities: Certain buildings and real property parcels are "off limits" to the general public. The Contractor personnel shall not enter any "off limits" facilities without specific permission from the COR to do so. Other areas where the Contractor is authorized to enter must be locked except when entering or leaving the area. The Contractor shall ensure these areas are locked following entrance, remain locked while working within, and are re-locked upon egress. The Contractor shall provide their own sanitary facility.

1.9.2 ADDITIONAL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.9.2.1 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204- 9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.9.2.2 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something): The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally 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 project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

1.9.2.3 Escorts in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas: All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

1.9.2.4 Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the Everify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

1.10 MILITARY AND NON-MILITARY SPECIFIC JOB CONDITIONS:

1.10.1 CONTRACTOR SECURITY ACCESS:

1.10.1.1 Construction Vehicles shall be registered. Such Vehicles registered as specified below will be allowed to enter gate without being searched or as determined at the discretion of the gate guard.

1.10.1.2 All drivers registered, shall be licensed, and able to furnish two forms of photo identification.

1.10.1.3 Prime Contractor shall register all long-term employees at vehicle registration (location from gate guard).

1.10.1.4 Smaller vehicles such as personally owned vehicles and pickup trucks may enter by the front gate, but will be searched at each entry.

1.10.1.5 Unregistered subcontractors (e.g. short term Contractors) will be searched at each entry.

1.10.1.6 All of Contractor and subcontractors employees working on a Government facility must be American Citizens and be able to provide proof of citizenship with a Certificate of Birth and a valid picture driver’s license. There will be no exceptions for this requirement.

1.10.1.7 All Contractor and subcontractor personnel must consent to a review of public records and screening of personal background information before access is granted to Washington Aqueduct. Failure to provide requested information may result in denial of access to facilities. No information will be released to outside agencies.

1.10.1.8 Prime Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer or COR for additional information or questions on these procedures.

1.11 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES:

Each employee assigned to this project by the Contractor and subcontractor shall be required to display at all times, while on the project site, an approved form of identification provided by the Contractor, as an authorized employee of the Contractor/subcontractor. In addition, on those projects where identification is prescribed and furnished by the Government, it shall be displayed as required and it shall immediately be returned to the Contracting Officer Representative for cancellation upon release of the assigned employee and or completion of project.

1.12 LAYOUT OF WORK:

The Contractor shall layout his work and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection therewith. The Contractor shall furnish, at his own expense, all templates, platforms, equipment, tools and materials and labor as may be required in laying out any part of the work. The Contractor will be held responsible for the execution of the work to such lines and elevations shown on the drawings or indicated by the Contracting Officer.

1.13 UTILITIES:

1.13.1 AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES INCLUDING LAVATORY FACILITIES:

1.13.1.1 It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to provide all utilities he may require during the entire life of the contract. He shall make his own investigation and determinations as to the availability and adequacy of utilities for his use for renovation purposes. He shall install and maintain all necessary supply lines, connections, and meters if required, but only at such locations and in such manner as approved by the Contracting Officer. Before final acceptance of work under this contract, all temporary supply lines, connections installed by the Contractor shall be removed by him in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer.

1.13.2 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITIES:

1.13.2.1 No utility services shall be interrupted by the Contractor to make connections, to relocate, or for any purpose without approval of the Contracting Officer. Existing system voltages are 13800 Volts, 4160 Volts, 2400 Volts, and less than 600 Volts,

1.13.2.2 Request for permission to shut down utility services shall be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer not less than fourteen (14) days prior to proposed date of interruption.

The request shall give the following information:

a) Nature of Utility (Electric, Gas, L.P. or H.P., Water, Etc.);

b) Size of line and location of shutoff;

c) Buildings and services affected;

d) Hours and date of shutoff; and

e) Estimated length of time service will be interrupted;

1.13.2.3 Services will not be shut off until receipt of approval of the proposed hours and date from the Contracting Officer.

1.13.2.4 Shutoffs which will cause interruption of Government work operations as determined by the Contracting Officer shall be accomplished during regular non- work hours or on non-work days of the Using Agency without any additional cost to the Government.

1.13.2.5 Operation of valves on water mains will be by Government personnel or as directed in the Government scope of work.

1.13.2.6 Where shut off water lines interrupt service to fire hydrants or fire sprinkler systems, the Contractor shall arrange his operations and have sufficient material and personnel available to complete the work without undue delay or to restore service without delay in event of emergency.

1.13.2.7 Flow in gas mains which have been shut off shall not be restored until the Government inspector has determined that all items serviced by the gas line have been shut off.

1.14 DISPOSAL OF EXISTING MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT:

All removed, dismantled or demolished material and/or equipment including rubble, scrap and debris not specified or indicated to be Government salvaged, reinstalled under this contract or otherwise retained for disposal on the post will become the property of the Contractor and shall be promptly removed from the site and disposed of by the Contractor at his own expense and responsibility. All removed, dismantled or demolished material and/or equipment including rubble, scrap and debris that is considered to be hazardous e.g. asbestos containing material must be appropriately manifested and disposed of with a copy of the manifest and letter from the accepting landfill furnished to the installation.

1.15 COMPLIANCE WITH POST/BASE REGULATIONS:

All work completed on a military reservation or Government facility must be in compliance with all rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, radiation, sanitary requirements, pollution control, and traffic regulations and parking, shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer Representative, who will provide such information or assist in obtaining same from appropriate authorities.

1.16 MAINTENANCE OF ACCESS:

Unless approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall not block passage through sidewalks, roads, or other entranceways to buildings during performance of work under this contract.

1.17 PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY AND PERSONNEL:

1.17.1 Equipment Protection:

All existing non-Contractor owned material and equipment within the work area shall be protected by the Contractor from damage caused by construction operations.

1.17.2 Damaged Facilities:

All existing facilities damaged as a result of the construction activities shall be restored to a condition equivalent to that prior to the start of work. Materials used for replacement, repairing, patching, restoration, and similar type work shall match existing.

1.17.3 Personnel Protection:

The Contractor shall protect personnel by installing barricades as applicable to prevent injury from unauthorized entry into work areas. Warning signs shall be erected as necessary. Work shall proceed in such manner as to prevent the undue spread of dust.

1.17.4 Additional Measures:

The Contractor shall take such additional measures as may be directed by the Contracting Officer to prevent damage or injury to non-Contractor property or personnel.

1.18 SUSPENSION OF OPERATIONS:

Government can direct suspension of operations of any portion of work, which the Contractor upon request does not correct. This suspension of operations may be the result of deficient work, non-compliance with environmental controls, violations of the approved confined space plan or any related safety hazard.

Suspension of work will be communicated by letter, signed by the Contracting Officer.

1.19 ASBESTOS HANDLING AND REMOVAL:

Unless stated otherwise in individual task orders, it should be assumed that through site investigations, friable asbestos containing material has not been found, however if asbestos containing material is encountered, its testing, removal and disposal is covered in the "CHANGES" clause of the Contract Clauses and subject to Equitable Adjustment as outlined therein.

1.20 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER:

1.20.1 Procedure for Determination:

1.20.1.1 This provision specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance the contract clause, FAR 52.249-10 entitled "Default: (Fixed Price Construction)". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

a) The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

b) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project.

The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

1.20.2 Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays:

The schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The Contractor's progress schedule must reflect these anticipated adverse weather delays in all-weather dependent activities. Monthly Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays will be specified in the Task Order as appropriate.

1.20.3 Impact:

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for f i f t y ( 50) percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph "Anticipated Adverse Weather Delays", above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with the contract clause, FAR 52.249-10, entitled "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

1.21 WORKING HOURS:

Work hours shall be determined on a per Task Order basis. It shall be the Contractors responsibility to obtain advance approval (from the Contracting Officer) for working hours other than the normal five (5) day work week from 7:00 am to 3:30 pm.

1.22 SAFETY:

1.22.1 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, EM 385-1-1 (30 November 2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual):

1.22.1.1 The publication listed below form a part of this specification and are referred to in the text by the basic designation only. All interim changes (changes made between publications of new editions) to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, will be posted on the Headquarters Website. The date that it is posted shall become the official effective date of the change and contracts awarded after this date shall require complying accordingly. The website location where these changes can be found is under the button entitled "Changes to EM", located at:

http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth.aspx

1.22.1.2 GENERAL:

1.22.1.2.1 All work shall be accomplished within full compliance to the US Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1 and/or other applicable Federal, State, and Local safety regulations. Where there are two interpretations or conflicts the stricter standard will apply.

1.22.1.2.2 Worker safety is of paramount importance. The Contractor shall comply with the Contract Clause in the Solicitation entitled ACCIDENT PREVENTION (FAR 52.236-13), including the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual referred to therein in addition to the provisions of this specification.

1.22.2 SAFETY PROGRAM:

1.22.2.1 The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1- 1, and all subsequent revisions referred to in the Contract Clause ACCIDENT PREVENTION of this contract, are hereby supplemented as follows:

1.22.2.1.1 The Contractor shall designate an employee with the appropriate education, experience and training who is responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties shall include:

1.22.2.1.1.1 Assuring applicable safety requirements are;

a) Communicated to the workers in a language they understand (reference EM 385-1-1, 15 September 2008, 01.A.04). It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ascertain if there are workers on the job who do not speak and/or understand the English language. If such workers are employed by the prime Contractor or subcontractors, at any tier, it is the prime Contractor's responsibility to ensure that all safety programs, signs, and tool box meetings are communicated to the workers in a language they understand, and that a bilingual employee is on site at all times. If the Contractor contends that interpreters and/or bilingual signs are not required, a language certificate must be provided which verifies that all workers (whose native tongue is other than English) have a command of the English language sufficient to understand all direction, training and safety requirements, whether written or oral, and incorporated in work methods, and

b) Inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures and instructions are actually applied. The proposed site safety and health officer’s name and qualifications shall be submitted in writing for approval to the Contracting Officer's Representative. This individual must have the appropriate level of prior experience and training as a site safety officer or engineer and be able to demonstrate his/her familiarity and understanding of the safety requirements over a prescribed trial period in accordance with EM 385-1-1 10.A.17. The site safety and health officer shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor's general management to take whatever action is necessary to assure compliance with safety requirements.