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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

BIDDING SCHEDULE

INDEFINITE DELIVERY INDEFINITE QUANTITY CONTRACT

230kV DOUBLE CIRCUIT STEEL TOWER RAISES IN UPPER GREAT PLAINS REGION

Estimated Clin Work or Material Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Mobilization and preparatory work LS $ _____________ (Not to Exceed 5% of CLIN 0002 and 0003. See Section M.)

0002 Furnish and install 8’ mast and ladder extension for LS $ _____________ Fort Randall – Sioux City structure 111/3

0003 Install 8’ mast and ladder extension for LS $ _____________ Fort Randall – Sioux City structure 119/2

TOTAL $______________

ABBREVIATIONS

CLIN = contract line item number CY = Cubic Yard LS = for the lump sum of

CLIN 0001 shall not exceed 5% of total contract price.

Notes for Schedule B:

The Upper Great Plains (UGP) Region of Western Area Power Administration (WAPA) intends to award an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) contract as a result of this solicitation. The performance period of the basic contract shall be for 36 continuous months from the date of award. Each Task Order will specify the performance period associated with that order. The performance period for the initial Task Order is 90 calendar days after Notice to Proceed.

The estimated quantities listed in the above Schedule B are only for the initial Task Order to be placed under this contract. The unit and total pricing for these items will be used to determine the low bidder under this solicitation and will be used as a basis of determining price fair and reasonable for all future Task Orders placed under the resulting contract.

The minimum guaranteed amount for the total duration of the contract shall be $50,000.00. The maximum dollar amount to be awarded under this contract shall not exceed $3,500,000.00. The estimated number of lattice steel tower raises to be awarded under this contract is approximately 40.

Performance and Payment Bonds will be required on each individual Task Order placed under this contract.

Table of Contents

Section C - Description/Specifications DOE-C-1004 Specifications DOE-C-1005 Drawings Section E - Inspection and Acceptance DOE-E-1001 Inspection and Acceptance Section F - Deliveries or Performance 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages - Construction. (SEP 2000) 52.211-13 Time Extensions. (SEP 2000) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) Section G - Contract Administration Data DOE-G-1005 Observance of Legal Holidays DOE-G-1006 Individuals Authorized to Issue Orders DOE-G-1007 Contracting Officer's Representative

WES-G-1002 ADMINISTRATIVE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF DRAWINGS (WAPA, JAN 2008)

WES-G-1004 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (WAPA, FEB 2008)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements DOE-H-1001 Ombudsman ALT I DOE-H-1011 Department of Labor Wage Determinations DOE-H-1021 Conservation of Utilities DOE-H-1022 Protection of Traffic DOE-H-1023 Preservation of Antiquities, Wildlife and Land Areas DOE-H-1024 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) DOE-H-1025 Contractor Interface with Other Contractors and/or Government Employees DOE-H-1040 Lobbying Restrictions (Appropriations Act 2013) (End of clause) DOE-H-1049 Sustainable Acquisition under DOE Construction Contracts (May 2011)

DOE-H-1051 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERING (MAY 2009)

WES-H-1002 RETAINAGE/HOLDBACK FOR UNDELIVERED DATA (WAPA, APR 2009)

WES-H-1006 BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PRICES (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1007 BACKCHARGES TO CONTRACTOR (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1008 RIGHT TO USE AND OPERATE UNSATISFACTORY EQUIPMENT (WAPA, FEB 2008) . 17

WES-H-1010 CHANGE ORDER ACCOUNTING (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1022 INDEMNITY (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1023 REQUIRED INSURANCE (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1024 CONTRACT PRICES (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1026 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF REAL ESTATE CROSSED BY RIGHT-OF-WAY

(WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1027 MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK (WAPA, FEB 2008)

WES-H-1031 FOREIGN VISITORS AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES (WAPA, MAY 2005)

WES-H-1033 ACCESS TO DOE OWNED OR LEASED FACILITIES (WAPA, SEP 2011)

WES-H-1037 SAFETY AND HEALTH - HIGH RISK (WAPA, MAY 2005)

WES-H-1048 LIMITATION OF COSTS RESULTING FROM SUBCONTRACTING PRICE

ADJUSTMENTS (WAPA, FEB 2008)

Section I - Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 52.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2012) 52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (APR 1984) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (OCT 2010) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (OCT 2010) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (May 2011)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (AUG 2013) 52.214-26 Audit and Records - Sealed Bidding. (OCT 2010) 52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Sealed Bidding.

(AUG 2011)

52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications - Sealed Bidding. (OCT 2010) 52.214-29 Order of Precedence - Sealed Bidding. (JAN 1986) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (JUL 2013) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting. (NOV 2011) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Re-representation. (JUL 2013) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation. (JUL 2005) 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act. (JUL 2005) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (FEB 1988) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUN 2010) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (JUL 2005) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (FEB 1988) 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations. (FEB 1988) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (FEB 1988) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (MAR 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (FEB 1999) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (SEP 2010) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. (OCT 2010) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (SEP 2010) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the Nation Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (FEB 2009) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (AUG 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (JAN 1997) - Alternate I (JUL 1995) 24 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program. (MAY 2011)

52.223-14 RESERVED

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (MAY 2008) 52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials. (SEP 2010) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (DEC 2012) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. (DEC 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets. (JAN 2012) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (OCT 1995) 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (DEC 1999) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (OCT 2010) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (SEP 2002) 52.232-17 Interest. (OCT 2010) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (JAN 1986)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment For Construction Contracts. (JUL 2013) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes. (JUL 2002) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) 52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (JUL 2013) 52.245-1 Government Property. (APR 2012) 52.245-9 Use and Charges. (APR 2012) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction. (OCT 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (APR 2012) - Alternate I (SEP 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed Price Construction). (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.216-18 Ordering. (OCT 1995) 52.216-19 Order Limitations (OCT 1995) 52.216-22 Indefinite Quantity (OCT 1995) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items. (MAY 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996) Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (DEC 2012) 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2013) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (APR 2010) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (JUL 2013) 52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. (SEP 2010) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification. (MAY 2008) Section L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System Number. (DEC 2012)

52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29. (AUG 1998) 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (DEC 1989) 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. (APR 1984) 52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (MAR 1997) 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. (APR 1984) 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. (NOV 1999) 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids - Construction. (APR 1984) 52.214-19 Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction. (AUG 1996) 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature (APR 2002) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction Materials. (FEB 2009) 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) DOE-L-1004 Number of Awards DOE-L-1006 Expenses Related to Offeror Submissions DOE-L-1012 Guidance for Prospective Offerors - Impact of Teaming Arrangements on Small Business Status

WES-L-1005 MAILED OR HANDCARRIED BID/PROPOSAL (WAPA, FEB 1997)

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award WES-M-1002 Award on an all or None Basis (WAPA, NOV 1995) WES-M-1008 Unbalanced Bids (WAPA, NOV 1999)

Section C - Description/Specifications

DOE-C-1004 Specifications

The Specifications are Attachment A listed in Section J.

(End of clause)

DOE-C-1005 Drawings

The Drawings are Attachment B located in Section J or can be accessed at the following site: N/A

(End of clause)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

DOE-E-1001 Inspection and Acceptance

Inspection and acceptance of all items under this contract shall be accomplished by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), or any other duly authorized Government representative identified by the Contracting Officer. The contractor will be notified in writing or by a copy of the delegation of authority if a different representative in designated.

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 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 *Each Task order will specify the performance period in calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages - Construction. (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount to be determined on each individual Task Order for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

52.211-13 Time Extensions. (SEP 2000)

Time extensions for contract changes will depend upon the extent, if any, by which the changes cause delay in the completion of the various elements of construction. The change order granting the time extension may provide that the contract completion date will be extended only for those specific elements related to the changed work and that the remaining contract completion dates for all other portions of the work will not be altered. The change order also may provide an equitable readjustment of liquidated damages under the new completion schedule.

(End of clause)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

(End of Clause)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DOE-G-1005 Observance of Legal Holidays

(a) The on-site Government personnel observe the following holidays:

New Year's Day Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday President's Day Memorial Day Independence Day Labor Day Columbus Day Veterans Day Thanksgiving Day Christmas Day Any other day designated by Federal statute, Executive order, or the President's proclamation.

(b) When any holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed. When any holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not by itself be cause for an additional period of performance or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the contract.

(End of clause)

DOE-G-1006 Individuals Authorized to Issue Orders

The following personnel are authorized to issue orders under this contract. All designated personnel are employed by Western Area Power Administration’s Upper Great Plains Region (UGPR), unless otherwise indicated:

All warranted Contract Specialists within the UGPR within their designated warrant levels.

DOE-G-1007 Contracting Officer's Representative

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the purposes of monitoring and coordinating the technical requirements of this contract is ** To be detailed on each individual Task Order**

Specific duties and responsibilities of the COR are those delegated in the Contracting Officer's Representative Delegation for this contract.

WES-G-1002 ADMINISTRATIVE TIME FOR COMPLETION OF DRAWINGS (WAPA, JAN 2008)

a. The contractor is authorized up to 60 calendar days after the contract completion date to complete and submit final drawings, operation and maintenance manuals, and any other data required by the contract.

b. This period noted above is strictly for administrative purposes and is not an extension of the actual performance period of the contract. Liquidated damages are not applicable to this period.

WES-G-1004 CONTRACTOR'S CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION (WAPA, FEB 2008)

The name, title, phone number, office name, and complete mailing address of the Contractor's point of contact for contract administration, including defective or improper invoices, is as follows:

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

E-mail address:

Fax Number:

Company Name:

Address:

City/State/Zip:

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

DOE-H-1001 Ombudsman ALT I

(a) An ombudsman has been appointed to hear and facilitate the resolution of concerns from offerors, potential offerors, and contractors during the pre-award and post-award phases of this acquisition. When requested, the ombudsman will maintain strict confidentiality as to the source of the concern. The existence of the ombudsman is not to diminish the authority of the contracting officer, the Source Evaluation Board, or the selection official.

Further, the ombudsman does not participate in the evaluation of proposals, the source selection process, or the adjudication of formal contract disputes. Therefore, before consulting with an ombudsman, interested parties must first address their concerns, issues, disagreements, and/or recommendations to the contracting officer for resolution.

(b) If resolution cannot be made by the contracting officer, interested parties may contact the Contracting Activity ombudsman, Anthony Montoya, P.O. Box 281213, Lakewood, CO 80228, 720-962-7071, 720-962-7299, TMontoya@wapa.gov. Concerns, issues, disagreements, and recommendations which cannot be resolved at the installation may be referred to the DOE ombudsman, Patrick Ferroro, 202-287-1310.. Do not contact the ombudsman to request copies of the solicitation, verify offer due date, or clarify technical requirements. Such inquiries shall be directed to the contracting officer or as specified elsewhere in this document. If this is a task or delivery order contract, the ombudsman shall review complaints from contractors and ensure they are afforded a 'fair opportunity to be considered', consistent with Section 303J(b) of the Federal Property and Administrative Services Act of 1949, as amended and the procedures of the contract.

DOE-H-1011 Department of Labor Wage Determinations

In the performance of this contract the Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination(s) located in Section J, Attachment C and 52.222-42 STATEMENT OF EQUIVALENT RATES FOR FEDERAL HIRE when applicable.

DOE-H-1021 Conservation of Utilities

The Contractor shall instruct Contractor employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities.

The Contractor shall use lights only in areas where and at the time when work is actually being performed except in those areas where lighting is essential for purpose of safety and security.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1022 Protection of Traffic

TRAFFIC INTERFERENCE:

The Contractor shall conduct his operations so as to interfere as little as possible with the use of existing roads at or near locations where the work is being performed. When it is necessary to excavate a trench across an existing road, store materials thereon, or perform other work which would obstruct traffic, notification of the start of such work or storage of materials, and details of the proposed methods of providing the required facilities for safe and continuous use of roads shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval at least 48 hours in advance thereof; and the Contractor shall, at his own expense, make such approved temporary provisions as are required to maintain at least one lane of traffic by bridging the excavation, providing ramps over surface obstructions, or providing a suitable temporary by-pass around the construction.

BARRICADES, BY-PASSES, AND WARNING SIGNS:

The Contractor will be required as a part of this contract to provide and erect, before construction begins, and maintain during the progress of construction, substantial barricades bridging over trenches, ramps, sidewalks, guard rails, and warning signs; furnish, place, and maintain adequate lights and warning signals; and provide flagmen and watchmen; which safeguards shall be provided as directed by the Contracting Officer where and as may be necessary to protect pedestrian and vehicular traffic. All such barricades and/or temporary bridging or other temporary construction shall be removed by the Contractor upon completion of the work necessitating the erection thereof.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1023 Preservation of Antiquities, Wildlife and Land Areas

(a) Federal Law provides for the protection of antiquities located on land owned or controlled by the Government. Antiquities include Indian graves or campsites, relics and artifacts. The Contractor shall control the movements of its personnel and its subcontractor's personnel at the job site to ensure that any existing antiquities discovered thereon will not be disturbed or destroyed by such personnel. It shall be the duty of the Contractor to report to the Contracting Officer the existence of any antiquities so discovered.

(b) The Contractor shall also preserve all vegetation (including wetlands) except where such vegetation must be removed for survey or construction purposes. Any removal of vegetation shall be in accordance with the terms of applicable habitat mitigation plans and permits. Furthermore, all wildlife must be protected consistent with programs approved by the Contacting Officer.

(c) Except as required by or specifically provided for in other provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall not perform any excavations, earth borrow, preparation of borrow areas, or otherwise disturb the surface soils within the job site without the prior approval of DOE or its designee.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1024 Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR)

(a) The DOE and the Contractor both recognize that methods for fair and efficient resolution of significant disputes are essential to the successful and timely achievement of critical milestones and completion of all Contract requirements. Accordingly, the parties agree that in the event of a dispute to jointly select a 'standing neutral.' The standing neutral will be available to help resolve disputes as they arise. Such standing neutral can be an individual, a board comprised of three independent experts, or a company with specific expertise in the Contract area. If a standing neutral cannot be agreed upon, the DOE Office of Dispute Resolution will make a selection. Specific joint ADR processes shall be developed.

(b) The parties agree the following provision may be invoked for significant disputes upon mutual agreement of the DOE and the Contractor:

(1) DOE and the Contractor shall use their best efforts to informally resolve any dispute, claim, question, or disagreement by consulting and negotiating with each other in good faith, recognizing their mutual interests, and attempting to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties. If any agreement cannot be reached through informal negotiations within 30 days after the start of negotiations, then such disagreement shall be referred to the standing neutral, pursuant to the jointly-developed ADR procedures.

(2) The standing neutral will not render a decision, but will assist the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. In the event the parties are unable after 30 days to reach such an agreement, either party may request, and the standing neutral will render, a non-binding advisory opinion. Such opinion shall not be admissible in evidence in any subsequent proceedings.

(c) If one party to this Contract requests the use of the process set forth in Paragraphs b(1) and b(2) of this clause and the other party disagrees, the party disagreeing must express its position in writing to the other party. On any such occasion, if the party requesting the above process wishes to file a claim they may proceed in accordance with Section I, FAR 52.233-1 Disputes or FAR 52.233-1 Disputes Alternate I.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1025 Contractor Interface with Other Contractors and/or Government Employees

The Government may award contracts for on-site work or services to additional contractors. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with all other on site DOE Contractors, and with Government employees, and carefully fit its own work to such other work as may be directed by the Contracting Officer or a duly authorized representative. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by a Government employee.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1040 Lobbying Restrictions (Appropriations Act 2013)

The Contractor agrees that none of the funds obligated on this award shall be expended, directly or indirectly, to influence congressional action on any legislation or appropriation matters pending before Congress, other than to communicate to Members of Congress as described in 18 U.S.C. § 1913. This restriction is in addition to those prescribed elsewhere in statute and regulation.

(End of clause)

DOE-H-1049 Sustainable Acquisition under DOE Construction Contracts (May 2011)

Pursuant to Executive Order 13423, Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy and Transportation Management, and 13514, Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy, and Economic Performance, the Department of Energy is committed to managing its facilities in an environmentally preferable manner that will promote the natural environment and protect the health and wellbeing of its Federal employees and contractor service providers. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide its services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect the health and wellbeing of Federal and contract employees at the facility. Sustainable acquisition or environmentally preferable contracting has several interacting initiatives.

Among the initiatives are the following:

• Recycled Content Products are described at http://epa.gov/cpg

• Bio-based Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

• Energy efficient products are at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products

• Energy efficient products are at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products

• Environmentally Preferable Computers are at http://www.epeat.net

• Non-Ozone Depleting Alternative Products are at http://www.epa.gov/ozone/strathome.html

• Water efficient plumbing products are at http://epa.gov/watersense

To the extent that the services provided by the Contractor require provision of any of the above types of products, the Contractor is expected to provide the sustainable, environmentally preferable type of product unless that type of product is not available competitively within a reasonable time, at a reasonable price, is not life cycle cost efficient in the case of energy consuming products, or does not meet reasonable performance standards. The clauses at FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Service and Construction Contracts, 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy Consuming Products, and 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts, in Section I of this contract require the use of products that have bio-based content, are energy efficient, or have recycled content.

In case of an apparent inconsistency between this provision and any specification elsewhere in the contract, consult the contracting officer for resolution.

DOE-H-1051 CONSECUTIVE NUMBERING (MAY 2009)

Due to automated procedures employed in formulating this document, clauses and provisions contained within may not always be consecutively numbered.

(End of clause)

WES-H-1002 RETAINAGE/HOLDBACK FOR UNDELIVERED DATA (WAPA, APR 2009)

The Government may retain/holdback up to 10 percent of the invoiced amount and final payment will not be made until all final drawings, as-builts, operation and maintenance manuals, and any other data required under the contract have been delivered to and accepted by the Government.

WES-H-1006 BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PRICES (WAPA, FEB 2008)

In addition to the requirements of the contract clause entitled "Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts", the contractor shall submit a detailed breakdown of the total contract price within 30 calendar days after the date of the notice to proceed. The price breakdown shall be submitted in triplicate to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) designated in this contract. The breakdown of contract costs shall be arranged by bid item with a further, more detailed division into the various kinds of work which make up the bid item. Contract costs shall be furnished for each bid item detailing the various kinds of work covered in the technical paragraphs of the specifications. The cost breakdown shall show the quantities of each type of work, the unit prices for materials, labor, and equipment, as well as the total price. The contractor shall obtain cost information from its subcontractor(s) as required, to provide the Government with a complete breakdown of the actual bid price.

WES-H-1007 BACKCHARGES TO CONTRACTOR (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. Where this contract provides for charges to the contractor for costs incurred by the Government for services, materials, or use of equipment, such charges will include the costs of labor and materials, a reasonable allowance for use of equipment, and other expenditures which can be directly assigned to the services or materials furnished, plus an additional 20% of the total direct costs for Government overhead (indirect costs).

b. In the event this contract is terminated for default under FAR clause 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984), the increased costs the Government is entitled to recover shall include those costs which are necessary for, and directly assignable to, completing the remaining work subsequent to the termination that would not have been required had the termination not occurred. In addition, the Government shall be entitled to an additional 20% of the total direct completion costs for administrative overhead.

WES-H-1008 RIGHT TO USE AND OPERATE UNSATISFACTORY EQUIPMENT (WAPA, FEB 2008)

After installation of the equipment being purchased under this contract, if the operating parameters, materials, or equipment furnished by the contractor fail to comply with the specifications contained in this contract, the Government shall have the right to use the materials and/or operate the equipment until the defects, errors, or omissions can be corrected.

WES-H-1010 CHANGE ORDER ACCOUNTING (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. The contractor shall maintain separate change order accounting records whenever the cost of a contract modification/change, or series of related changes, is expected to exceed $ 50,000.00. The contractor shall maintain separate accounting records for each contract modification/change using appropriate accounting procedures for all separable, incurred costs for work allocable to each change.

b. The contractor shall maintain these records until the Government and the contractor agree to an equitable adjustment for the changes ordered by the Contracting Officer, or until the matter is conclusively disposed of in accordance with the Disputes clause.

WES-H-1022 INDEMNITY (WAPA, FEB 2008)

The contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the United States and its officers, representatives, and employees, from all claims, losses, damages, actions, causes of action, expenses, and/or liability resulting from, brought for, or on account of, any loss, personal injury, death, or property damage, including but not limited to incidents related to the transportation, removal, disposal, and/or accidental discharge of toxic and/or hazardous waste or material, received or sustained by any person or persons, including but not limited to the contractor, the United States, or third parties, and any of their employees, agents, officers, or representatives, to the extent caused by, growing out of, resulting from, incident to, or connected with, the contractor's negligent performance under this contract.

WES-H-1023 REQUIRED INSURANCE (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. The contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

(1) Workman's Compensation Insurance in accordance with the laws of the state where contract performance occurs; Occupational Disease Coverage; and Employees Liability Coverage.

(2) Comprehensive General and Automobile Liability Insurance with the following minimum coverages:

(i) GENERAL LIABILITY

(A) Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence.

(B) Property Damage $500,000 each accident;

$ 1,000,000 in the aggregate.

(ii) AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE

(A) Bodily Injury, $200,000 per person;

$500,000 per occurrence.

(B) Property Damage, per occurrence: $50,000.

b. These policies shall have appropriate language waiving all subrogation rights against the Government, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

c. Prior to the commencement of work under this contract, the contractor shall furnish a copy of the insurance certificate (binder) or other objective evidence of the above-required insurance to the Contracting Officer. The policies shall contain an endorsement to the effect that cancellation or any material change in the insurance policies that adversely affect the interests of the Government in such insurance shall not be effective for such period as may be prescribed by the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed, and in no event less than thirty (30) days after written notification is provided to the Contracting Officer.

d. The contractor agrees to insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), into any subcontracts issued under this contract.

WES-H-1024 CONTRACT PRICES (WAPA, FEB 2008)

Payment for the various line items listed in Section B shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances and materials; for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications, including installation and erection of the total system; necessary engineering services; and all drawings, data and/or reports.

WES-H-1026 PROTECTION AND RESTORATION OF REAL ESTATE CROSSED BY RIGHT-OF-WAY

(WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. General. The contractor shall limit the movement of its crews and equipment to the right-of-way, including access routes. The contractor shall further limit movement on the right-of-way so as to minimize damage to grazing land, crops, orchards, or other real and personal property, and shall avoid marring the land. The contractor shall be responsible for all damages off the right-of-way and shall settle all such damage claims directly with the property owner. Pursuant to FAR 52.236-7 "Permits and Responsibilities," the contractor shall be responsible for all damages that are a result of its fault or negligence.

b. Restoration of Land to Original Conditions. When weather and ground conditions permit, the contractor shall obliterate all contractor caused ruts that are hazardous to farming operations and to movement of equipment. Such ruts shall be leveled, filled, and graded or otherwise eliminated in an approved manner. Ruts, scars, and compacted soils in hay meadows, alfalfa fields, pastures, and cultivated productive lands shall have the soil loosened and leveled by scarifying, harrowing, disking, or other approved methods.

c. Hillside Erosion Prevention. Water turnoff bars or small terraces shall be constructed across all right-of-way trails on hillsides to prevent water erosion and to facilitate natural re-vegetation on the trails.

d. Irrigation Ditches, Drainage Ditches, Terraces, and Title Drains. The contractor shall take measures, especially during the irrigation season, to ensure that its operations do not affect the operation of irrigation and drainage ditches, terraces, and title drains, and ensure that any other irrigation features are adequately protected during contract performance.

e. Resolution of Damage Claims. The contractor shall promptly notify the property owner(s) of any damage caused by the contractor. The contractor, within 60 days of its knowledge of, or notice from, a landowner of damage off the right-of-way caused by the contractor's operations shall notify the Contracting Officer's Representative in writing of the disposition of each claim. In order to adequately protect the Government against landowner claims, demands, or liabilities arising out of the contractor's construction operations under this contract, the Contracting Officer may withhold progress payments, in whole or in part, due the contractor until landowner claims are settled.

WES-H-1027 MOBILIZATION AND PREPARATORY WORK (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. General. The contractor will be compensated for mobilization and preparatory work in accordance with the terms of this contract. Mobilization and preparatory work may include movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; establishment of offices, buildings, plants and other facilities at the project site;

payment of premiums for bonds and insurance for the project; necessary costs for acquisition of equipment; and for any other work which must be performed incident to the start of construction at the site.

b. Facilities, plants, and equipment required for this project that are established at, or brought to, the worksite are subject to the provisions of this clause unless the Contracting Officer specifically excludes, in writing, a particular item or items. The contractor is solely responsible for the adequacy, efficiency, use, protection, maintenance, repair, and preservation of all its facilities, plants, and equipment. The facilities, plants, and equipment covered by this paragraph shall not be dismantled or removed from the worksite prior to completion of the work specified in the contract without the written permission of the Contracting Officer.

c. Termination for Default. In the event the contractor's right to proceed is terminated as provided by the contract clause entitled Default, all facilities, plants, and equipment on the worksite are subject to Western's right to take possession of and utilize the same for completion of the work. In addition, any encumbrance, lien, or other security interest on any such facilities, plants, or equipment shall be subordinate to Western's right to utilize these facilities, plants and equipment to complete the work under the contract.

d. Payment. Payment for mobilization and preparatory work will be made at the lump sum price specified in Section B of the contract. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work will be made as follows:

(1) When 5 percent of the total amount of the original contract is earned from other schedule items, 50 percent of the amount agreed upon for mobilization and preparatory work will be paid.

(2) When 10 percent of the total amount of the original contract is earned from other schedule items, the balance of the amount agreed upon for mobilization and preparatory work will be paid.

e. Progress payments for mobilization and preparatory work shall be subject to retainage as provided by FAR 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts." In addition, the line item for mobilization and preparatory work will not be considered to be a separate division of the work, completion of which would permit the payment of the complete item price without retention.

WES-H-1031 FOREIGN VISITORS AND CONTRACT EMPLOYEES (WAPA, MAY 2005)

The Contractor must receive prior, written approval from the appropriate Western Security Manager (WSM) before any non-U.S. Citizens (Foreign Nationals) visit or work at any Western Area Power Administration (Western) facility. The Contractor must certify in writing that:

1) each of their employees working under this contract that may visit or be assigned to work at any Western facility is a U.S. Citizen, or;

2) the Contractor shall provide an accurately completed Foreign National Data Card, WAPA Form 3000-72, Attachment F for each of their Foreign National employees that may visit or work at any Western facility. The Contractor shall forward the completed Form to the COR at least 45 days in advance of each Foreign National employee's visit or their beginning of work. Foreign National employees shall not be allowed on-site at any Western facility without prior approval of the cognizant SM. Circumstances which do not allow a 45 day notification require prior, written approval of the cognizant WSM. The Contractor shall include this requirement in any subcontract it issues under this contract. Western reserves the right to remove any contract employee from Western's property pending the conclusion of the Foreign National background check.

WES-H-1033 ACCESS TO DOE OWNED OR LEASED FACILITIES (WAPA, SEP 2011)

(a) The performance of this contract requires that employees of the Contractor have physical access to DOE owned or leased facilities. The Contractor understands and agrees that DOE has a prescribed process with which the Contractor and its employees must comply in order to receive a security badge that allows such physical access. This process includes, but is not limited to an FBI fingerprint check and other background checks and investigations as required by DOE. The Contractor further understands that it must propose employees whose background offers the best prospect of obtaining a security badge approval for access, considering the following criteria, which are not all inclusive and may vary depending on access requirements:

(1) is, or is suspected of being, a terrorist;

(2) is the subject of an outstanding warrant;

(3) has deliberately omitted, concealed, or falsified relevant and material facts from any Questionnaire for National Security Positions (SF-86), Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (SF-85), or similar form;

(4) has presented false or forged identity source documents;

(5) has been barred from Federal employment;

(6) is currently awaiting a hearing or trial or has been convicted of a crime punishable by imprisonment of six

(6) months or longer; or

(7) is awaiting or serving a form of pre-prosecution probation, suspended or deferred sentencing, probation or parole in conjunction with an arrest or criminal charges against the individual for a crime that is punishable by imprisonment of six (6) months or longer.

(b) The Contractor shall assure:

(1) In initiating the process for gaining physical access, (i) compliance with procedures established by DOE in providing its employee(s) with any forms directed by DOE, (ii) that the employee properly completes any forms, and (iii) that the employee(s) submits the forms to the person designated by the Contracting Officer.

(2) In completing the process for gaining physical access, that its employee (i) cooperates with DOE officials responsible for granting access to DOE owned or leased facilities and (ii) provides additional information, requested by those DOE officials.

(c) The Contractor understands and agrees that DOE may unilaterally deny a security badge to an employee and that the denial remains effective for that employee unless DOE subsequently determines that access may be granted.

Upon notice from DOE that an employee’s application for a security badge is or will be denied, the Contractor shall promptly identify and submit the forms referred to in subparagraph (b)(1) of this clause for the substitute employee.

The denial of a security badge to individual employees by DOE shall not be cause for extension of the period of performance of this Contract or any contractor claim against DOE.

(d) The Contractor shall return to the Contracting Officer or designee the badge(s) or other credential(s) provided by DOE pursuant to this clause, granting physical access to DOE owned or leased facilities by the Contractors employee(s), upon:

(1) the termination of this Contract;

(2) the expiration of this Contract;

(3) the termination of employment on this Contract by an individual employee; or

(4) demand by DOE for return of the badge.

(e) The Contractor shall include this clause, including this paragraph (e), in any subcontract, awarded in the performance of this Contract, in which an employee(s) of the subcontractor will require physical access to DOE owned or leased facilities.

WES-H-1037 SAFETY AND HEALTH - HIGH RISK (WAPA, MAY 2005)

In performing the work required by this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial safety codes including the latest effective standards promulgated by the Department of Labor, Occupational Safety and Health Administration; Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910, 29 CFR 1925;

and the Construction Safety and Health regulations promulgated under Section 107 of the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act, 29 CFR 1926. If there is a conflict between the requirements of the applicable Federal, State, or local safety, health, or industrial safety codes, the more stringent requirements shall prevail. For any cranes used in the performance of this contract, a copy of the crane inspection records shall be furnished to Western's on-site representative prior to the performance of work. The United States is liable only for negligence on the part of its employees in accordance with the Federal Tort Claims Act, as amended.

Prior to starting work, an on-site safety meeting shall be held with Western's representative to address and discuss safety procedures related to the work required.

In addition, the contractor agrees to the following requirements:

1. A hazard evaluation will be developed for each major work component.

2. The Contractor agrees that Western has the right to remove any supervisor that does not adhere to said requirements.

WES-H-1048 LIMITATION OF COSTS RESULTING FROM SUBCONTRACTING PRICE

ADJUSTMENTS (WAPA, FEB 2008)

a. When contract price adjustments are allowed for performance wholly or substantially by subcontractors or suppliers, the Government will reimburse the prime contractor for actual associated indirect costs and profit up to a maximum adjustment of 10% of the total adjustment allowed for the subcontractor or supplier.

b. Where more than one tier of subcontractors or suppliers are involved in contract performance, the total allowance for the prime contractor's indirect cost and profit shall not exceed 10% of the total adjustment allowed for all subcontractors or suppliers who wholly or substantially perform the work.

Section I - Contract Clauses

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): www.arnet.gov/far or http://farsite.hill.af.mil.

(End of clause)

52.202-1 Definitions. (JAN 2012)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (APR 1984)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (OCT 2010)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (JAN 1997)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (OCT 2010)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (May 2011)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest…