B08_-_Construction_Solicitation.pdf

CONTINUATION SHEET

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SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

Attachments

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 2 B Clauses and Provisions 36 C Statement of Work 3 D Technical Questionnaire 5 E Past Performance Questionnaire, 3 F Wage Determination 10

SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE

Item No. Description

Quantity Unit of Measurement Unit Price Total Price

001 Equipment five, 5 Ton Heat Pumps

5 Lump Sum $ $

002 HVAC, Mechanic 1 Lump Sum $ $

003 Electrician 1 Lump Sum $ $

004 Controls Technician 1 Lump Sum $ $

005 Reclamation Implementation

006 Disposal / Startup /Clean-up 3 Lump Sum $ $ 007 Overhead and Profit

Total Base Price (Contract Line-Item Number 1-7) $

Notice – Offerors are required to submit, at minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents with pricing for all Base Items. Failure to do so may render the proposal unacceptable. On lump-sim line items, provide the total price only. For all unit-priced line items, provide the unit price and the extended total price. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in related item. In case of error in calculation of extended prices, the unit price government. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts governs. Round total and extended prices to whole dollars.

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects

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The Government’s estimate is:

Between $50,000.00 and $77,000,00.

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

• Capacity: 5 tons per u

• Efficiency: Minimum EER 15.0 and COP 4.5 or higher.

• Refrigerant: EPA-approved

• Controls: Compatible with existing building automation system.

• Construction: Heavy-gauge galvanized steel cabinet with sound insulation.

PURPOSE

The Glenmont Mansion, part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, utilizes a geothermal system to provide heating and cooling. (5) water source heat pumps, each rated at 5 tons, have reached the end of their service life and require replacement to maintain system efficiency and reliability.

SCOPE OF WORK

Location: Glenmont Mansion – Thomas Edison National Historical Park, 119 Park Way, West Orange, NJ 07052.

1. Background

The Glenmont Mansion, part of the Thomas Edison National Historical Park, utilizes a geothermal system to provide heating and cooling. (5) water source heat pumps, each rated at 5 tons, have reached the end of their service life and require replacement to maintain system efficiency and reliability.

2. Objectives

The objective of this project is to remove and replace (5) existing water source heat pumps with new, medium-efficiency units compatible with the existing geothermal loop system. The work must be completed in compliance with National Park Service standards, local building codes, and environmental regulations.

3. Scope of Work

A. Removal

• Disconnect electrical, piping, and controls from existing heat pumps.

• Drain and cap water lines as necessary.

• Remove existing heat pump units and associated supports.

• Dispose of old equipment per EPA and local regulations.

B. Installation

• Furnish and install five (5) new water source heat pumps, each rated at 5 tons.

• Ensure compatibility with the existing geothermal system.

• Reconnect piping, electrical, and controls.

• Install vibration isolation pads and insulate piping.

• Verify leak-free connections and proper mounting.

C. Testing and Commissioning

• Test heating and cooling operation for each unit.

• Integrate into basic control capability to the Building automation system, KMC system

• Balance water flow and verify system performance.

• Provide start-up report and commissioning documentation.

4. Technical Specifications

• Capacity: 5 tons per unit.

• Efficiency: Minimum EER 15.0 and COP 4.5 or higher.

• Refrigerant: EPA-approved

• Controls: Compatible with existing building automation system.

• Construction: Heavy-gauge galvanized steel cabinet with sound insulation.

5. Warranty

• Equipment: Minimum 5 years on compressor, 1 year on parts.

• Labor: Minimum 1 year on installation workmanship.

6. Environmental & Sustainability Compliance

• Meet ASHRAE 90.1 energy efficiency standards.

• Follow EPA refrigerant handling and disposal guidelines.

• Minimize waste and recycle materials where possible.

7. Deliverables

• Equipment submittals prior to installation.

• Operation and maintenance manuals.

• Training for NPS staff on system operation.

8. Period of Performance

• Duration: 90 calendar days from Notice to Proceed.

• Work Hours: Monday through Friday, 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM.

• No work on weekends or federal holidays.

9. Safety and Compliance

• Comply with OSHA safety standards.

• Protect historic finishes and structures during work.

• Maintain clean and secure work areas.

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): Peter Hepp Project Manager: Tim Stauffer

SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B: NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program

PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS/FIREARMS

18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law 111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility. Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. No weapon or firearms are authorized within GUMO at any time.

https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928

EXISTING UTILITIES

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

PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the contract. All permit costs shall be incorporated into Contractors’ proposal cost, which may or may not be a separately priced line item.

ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by their subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to:

• Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards;

• Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ);

• Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

• Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531 ET SEQ);

• Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ);

• National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ);

• Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ);

• Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ).

Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Contactor shall have a representative on site to receive material deliveries, and the contractor shall remain responsible for all material deliveries whether their representative is on site at the time of delivery or not.

B. Government-owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work, and Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools.

C. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

D. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Protect liquids from freezing.

E. Promptly remove from the project site any materials or equipment that are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

F. Additional Permitting, fees, and coordination may be required working within the limits of Washington, DC.

Additional restrictions may be imposed due to unforeseen events or security threats in Washington, DC.

PROJECT MANAGER

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

Manager must be within 1 hours after receiving the notification and should be in the same means as the request. Written follow up notification (via email is acceptable) must be provided to COR/POC within 24 hours, which confirms response.

CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the contractor when the Contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO. The Contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English without use of a translator. Under no circumstances shall any documents, Task Orders Statement of Work, Work Schedules, Contractor submittals, Contractor plans, etc., be translated. All documentation shall be submitted in the English language.

ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR

• All local and state requirements, which may include inspections and licensing requirements for specific trades.

• Adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 -

General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 – Construction and applicable State Regulations.

• Adhere to specific NPS site/location requirements that are operate under additional guidance and regulations specific to a NPS Location in addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and other Federal Regulations that may be stated and included at the Task Order Level. These include but are not limited to:

o Directors Orders - Director's Orders and Related Documents/NPS Office of Policy – which can have an impact on work performed.

DAMAGE AND LOSS

The Contractor shall assume all risks of injury to persons, equipment and/or property in connection with the performance of work under this contract shall indemnify and save harmless the Government against all claims, causes of action, cost and expense, because of bodily injuries, death, or damages to Property arising from all work activities of the Contractor.

If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this contract, the contractor shall be responsible for the same. The government, at its option, in lieu of repayment, may require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all property as directed by the Contracting Officer.

BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

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

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that may be required in performance of this construction contract:

• 2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum Biobased Content

• Animal Medical Care Products – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Animal Skin, Hair, and Insect Care Products – 25% Minimum Biobased Content https://npspolicy.nps.gov/DOrders.cfm

• Chain and Cable Lubricants – 77% Minimum Biobased Content

• Clothing – Utility Gloves – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum Biobased Content

• Dust Suppressants – 85% Minimum Biobased Content

• Erosion Control Materials – 77% Minimum Biobased Content

• Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum Biobased Content

• Greases – Multipurpose – 72% Minimum Biobased Content

• Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum Biobased Content

• Inks – Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 20% Minimum Biobased Content

• Inks – Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 34% Minimum Biobased Content

• Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum Biobased Content

• Penetrating Lubricants – 68% Minimum Biobased Content

• Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

• Rope and Twine – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Shopping and Trash Bags – 22% Minimum Biobased Content

• Sorbents – 89% Minimum Biobased Content

DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

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

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

Animal Medical Care Products – Products intended to treat medical problems in animals. Includes first aid products and products that can treat, but are not limited to, body systems, urinary problems, allergies, inflammation, and scarring.

Animal Skin, Hair, and Insect Care Products – Products used to improve the quality of animal skin and hair. Products do not include shampoos. Also includes any flea control or insect repellent.

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

Chain and Cable Lubricants – Products designed to provided lubrication in such applications as bar and roller chains, sprockets, and wire ropes and cables. Products may also prevent rust and corrosion in these applications.

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

Clothing – Utility Gloves – A fitted hand garment used to protect hands in industrial and construction work.

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

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

Concrete Curing Agents – Products that are designed to enhance and control the curing process of concrete.

Concrete Repair Materials – Products designed to repair cracks and other damage to concrete.

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Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners - Chemicals used in concrete etching as well as to remove petroleum-based soils, lubricants, paints, mastics, organic soils, rust, and dirt from concrete, asphalt, stone and other hard porous surfaces.

Products within this item include only those marketed for use in commercial or residential construction or industrial applications

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Inks - Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with advanced fusing mechanisms and print speeds of 25 ppm or greater.

Inks - Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with standard fusing mechanisms and print speeds of less than 25 ppm.

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

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

Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids - Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Penetrating Lubricants – Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Rope and Twine – A length of fibers twisted or braided together used to secure loads.

Safety Equipment – Equipment used by workers that protects against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Shopping and Trash Bags – Open-ended bags that are typically made of thin, flexible film and are used for containing and transporting items such as consumer goods and waste. Examples include trash bags, can liners, shopping or grocery bags, pet waste bags, compost bags, and yard waste bags. This category does not include product packaging, disposable containers, or semi-durable and non-durable films.

Sorbents – Materials formulated for use in the cleanup and bioremediation of oil and chemical spills, the disposal of liquid materials, or the prevention of leakage or leaching in maintenance applications, shop floors, and fuel storage areas.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR shall be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to;

(1) Determining the compliance and adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(2) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees;

(3) Ensuring adequacy of schedule and Quality Control Plan, including changes;

(4) Ordering re-performance of unacceptable work or performance by other mean, etc.

C. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC shall be used if an official certified COR, Peter Hepp at time of award. The POC shall not be designated in writing and shall assist the CO in the day-to-day on the 1st day work begins.

SECTION E—INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

acquisition.gov

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection – Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

FULL-TEXT CLAUSES

Not Applicable

SECTION F—DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Acquisition.GOV | www.acquisition.gov

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) -

ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) Commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed,

(b) Prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) Complete the entire work ready for use not later than hundred and sixty (160) days from Notice to Proceed.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The completion date may be extended by the number of calendar days after the date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

(End of Clause)

SECTION G—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the CO, CS or COR and/or POC will arrange a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. A work progress schedule will be proposed by the contractor at this meeting complete with a schedule of values. It will be scheduled as soon as possible after the date of the contract award. It is anticipated that this meeting will take place All dates and locations of the conference will be mutually agreed upon and may be held via Microsoft Teams, onsite, or a combination of both.

G.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government will not provide Government Property to the Contractor for use.

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G.3 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND/OR POINT-OF-

CONTACT (POC)

A. The Contracting Officer will designate an individual as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award of the contract in accordance with DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011). The name will be designated on a letter or form.

B. The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by a proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

C. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

D. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR’s requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the Contracting Officer’s Representative. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the CO should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

E. The COR's major duties and responsibilities are contained in Contracting Officer Representative Letter. The COR is delegated full authority under this contract except for the following actions which are reserved for the Contracting Officer:

1. Approve Change Orders and Modifications

2. Take action to terminate the contract for default or Government convenience.

3. Make contract adjustments under the Differing Site Conditions clause.

4. Grant extensions of contract time.

5. Approve assignment of claims.

6. Make final decisions under the Disputes clause.

7. Make final acceptance under the contract.

8. Make final decisions under the Suspension of Work clause.

9. Make equitable adjustments.

10. Authorize change in amount of Payment Retention.

11. Approve subcontractors.

12. Approve payments with deductions or final payment.

13. Approve use and possession prior to completion.

14. Enforce the warranty provisions.

15. Issue any direction that would result in a possible change to contract requirements.

F. The POC will be the official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC will be designated in writing and will assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements and/or performance.

• The POC is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by a proper contractual document executed by the CO prior to completion of the contract.

• The CO should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the CO provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

• On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the CO.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the POC requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the CO. If the POC persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the CO should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits. Proceeding with work without proper contractual coverage could result in nonpayment or necessitate submittal of a contract claim.

ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

National Park Service Contracting Operations - Strategic Business Services Contracting Division 1849 C Street MS2719 Washington, D.C. 20240

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM)

The General Service Administration (GSA) Office of Governmentwide Policy is consolidating the governmentwide acquisition and award support systems into one new system – the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM is streamlining processes, eliminating the need to enter the same data multiple times, and consolidating hosting to make the process of doing business with the government more efficient.

The Entity Management functional area of SAM, formerly Central Contractor Registration (CCR), Online Representations and Certifications (ORCA), and Federal Agency Registration (FedReg), is the primary database for the U.S. Federal Government to manage information on potential government business partners or federal financial assistance recipients.

If you have previously registered your entity in CCR, ORCA, or FedReg all of your entity’s information has been brought into SAM. You just need to set up a SAM account, migrate your roles and update/renew your entity record in SAM as needed. See the following website SAM.gov | Home. for more information and assistance on registering your entity in SAM. In order to be eligible for an award, potential contractors must comply with all requirements of FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.ipp.gov/

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Contractor Invoice which must include:

• Contract Number

• Project Name

• Description of work performed

• Date(s) of work performance

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

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NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR - CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (CPARS) (December 2015)

1) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation or return the evaluation without comment.

b) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

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d) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a) Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

b) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

8) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

BIOBASED REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

Prime contractors are required to report the category of product, type of product, and dollar value of all USDA designated biobased products that were purchased in the performance of federal contracts. Federal contractors are required to report annual biobased product purchases made under their service and construction contracts. Based on the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.223-2 - Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, reporting of biobased product purchases is completed through a portal in the System for Award Management (SAM) at SAM.gov | Home.

If a contract contains FAR Clause 52.223-2, the contractor must report all biobased purchases through SAM.

The Reporting Requirement(s):

• The reporting requirement became effective September 3, 2013;

• It applies to services and construction contractors where contracts have a FAR Clause 52.223-2 - Reporting of

Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, requiring the reporting of biobased product purchases;

• Contractors must report their purchases of biobased products to a reporting portal within SAM;

• Contractors must report the category, product type and dollar value of any USDA designated biobased products purchased by the Contractor; and

• Reporting must be completed by October 31st for the previous entire fiscal year (October 1 - September 30).

To Meet the Requirement(s) Contractors must:

• Access SAM.gov | Home;

• Complete the required information within the portal and provide documentation to the Contracting Officer;

• If the applicable contract is not accessible in SAM, the contractor should contact their Contracting Officer.

https://sam.gov/content/home

Actions that may be taken to Meet Reporting Requirement(s) by Contracting Officer:

• Require a copy of the reporting data from the Contractor as required in FAR Clause 52.223-2;

• Remind the contractor, as necessary, of the requirement to report BioPreferred product types and dollar value, if any, into SAM at http://www.sam.gov. This includes any BioPreferred products used in performing contract-related services or in delivering contract-related products;

• Cure Notice may be issued by Contracting Officer as required by termination clauses.

• Upon failure to correct deficiency issued through Cure Notice contract may be terminated for Cause (FAR

52.212-4) of Terminated for Default under FAR Part 49.

SECTION H—SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SPECIAL CLAUSE 1: KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: Construction Manager and/or Jobsite Forman or equivalent positions

(b) During the first 30 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 30-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 7 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 7 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions.

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SPECIAL CLAUSE 1 - INDEMNIFICATION

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The contractor is an 'independent contractor' and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect themselves from liability arising out of this contract. The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

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DIAR 1452-201-70 - AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph. (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d)of this clause.

A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

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DIAR 1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS (JUL 1996)

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

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DIAR 1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE (JUL 1996)

(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:

$200,000.00 each person* $500,000.00 each occurrence* $20,000.00 property damage*

(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.

(End of clause)

PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

Acquisition.GOV | www.acquisition.gov

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions JUN 2020 52.203-3 Gratuities APR 1984 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. MAY 2014

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. JUN 2020 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. JUN 2020 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper MAY 2014

Activity 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity MAY 2014 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions JUN 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or JAN 2017

Statements 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards JUN 2020 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements OCT 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representation and Certifications DEC 2014 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems NOV 2021 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or DEC 2023

Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunication and Video NOV 2021

Surveillance Services or Equipment 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.209-6 Protecting the Government Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors

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