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16WC116627-697

SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

BIDDING SCHEDULE

2016 UGP COMMUNICATION TOWER RENOVATIONS

SD, ND, MT, AND NE

CLIN Work or Material Estimated Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Garrison Microwave Site, ND LS $ _

0002 Elliott Substation, ND LS $ _

0003 Rutland Microwave Site, ND LS $ _

0004 Gwinner Microwave Site, ND LS $ _

0005 Orchard Microwave Site, NE LS $ _

0006 Grande Prairie Substation, NE LS $ _

0007 Tripp (East River) Microwave Site, SD LS $ _

0008 Fox Creek Microwave Site, MT LS $ _

0009 Tyler Microwave Site, MT LS $ _

TOTAL $ _

ABBREVIATIONS

CLIN = Contract Line Item Number

LS = for the lump sum of

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Section C - Description/Specifications DOE-C-2001 Statement of Work (OCT 2014) Section E - Inspection and Acceptance DOE-E-2001 Inspection and Acceptance (OCT 2014) 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) Section G - Contract Administration Data DOE-G-2001 Contracting Officer Authority (OCT 2014) DOE-G-2002 Contracting Officer’s Representative (OCT 2014) DOE-G-2007 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (OCT 2014)

WES-G-1001 CORRESPONDENCE PROCEDURES (WAPA, JAN 2008)

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

Section H - Special Contract Requirements DOE-H-2012 Sustainable Acquisitions under DOE Construction Contracts (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2013 Consecutive Numbering (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2033 Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2034 Contractor Interface With Other Contractors And/Or Government Employees (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2044 Material Safety Data Sheet Availability (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2055 Government Furnished Property (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2059 Preservation Of Antiquities, Wildlife And Land Areas (OCT 2014) DOE-H-2065 Reporting Of Fraud, Waste, Abuse, Corruption, Or Mismanagement (OCT 2014)

DOE-H-2076 LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2014)

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

WES-H-1004 STATE OF NEBRASKA TAX EXEMPTION (WAPA, FEB 2008)

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

WES-H-1008 RIGHT TO USE AND OPERATE UNSATISFACTORY EQUIPMENT (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-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)

Section I - Contract Clauses 52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013) 52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014) 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. (OCT 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014)

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015)…………………………………….18

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (JAN 2014) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) 52.214-26 Audit and Records - Sealed Bidding. (OCT 2010) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (FEB 2016) 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (MAR 2015) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (OCT 2015) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658. (DEC 2015) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(SEP 2013)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (JAN 1997) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts.

(MAY 2008)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996) 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. (MAY 2014) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) 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. (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest. (MAY 2014) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds. (APR 1984) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt payment for construction contracts. (MAY 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 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) 52.236-9 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) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) 52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (FEB 2016) 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 2015) 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) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) 952.202-1 Definitions Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments DOE-J-2001 DOE-J-2001 List of Attachments (OCT 2015) Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

52.203-98 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS - REPRESENTATION (FEB 2015)………….26

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (APR 2016) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation. (NOV 2015) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2015) 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications. (OCT 2015) 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction. (OCT 1997) Section L - Instructions,Conditions, and Notices to Bidders 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (JUL 2015) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror. (NOV 2014) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (JUL 2015) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) 52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror. (APR 2016) 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)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991) 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 2004) 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 Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 952.233-2 Service of protest 952.233-4 Notice of protest file availability. (AUG 2009) 952.233-5 Agency protest review. (SEP 1996)

DOE-L-2016 NUMBER OF AWARDS (OCT 2015)

DOE-L-2017 EXPENSES RELATED TO OFFEROR SUBMISSIONS (OCT 2015)

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

WES-L-1012 QUESTIONS CONCERNING THE SOLICITATION (WAPA, MAR 2002)

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

Section C - Description/Specifications

DOE-C-2001 Statement of Work (OCT 2014)

Specifications are Attachment A listed in Section J

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

DOE-E-2001 Inspection and Acceptance (OCT 2014)

Inspection and acceptance of all items under this contract shall be accomplished by the Contracting Officer in accordance with the clause entitled 52.246-12. If the Contracting Officer assigns this responsibility to the Contracting Officer’s Representative or another representative of the Government, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing.

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 180 days from receipt of NTP. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

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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 of $1,503.79 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.

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DOE-G-2001 Contracting Officer Authority (OCT 2014)

The Contracting Officer is responsible for administration of the contract. The Contracting Officer may appoint a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), in accordance with the clause entitled Contracting Officer’s Representative, to perform specifically delegated functions. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who has the authority on behalf of the Government, among other things, to take the following actions under the contract:

(a) Assign additional work within the general scope of the contract.

(b) Issue a change in accordance with the clause entitled Changes.

(c) Change the cost or price of the contract.

(d) Change any of the terms, conditions, specifications, or services required by the contract.

(e) Accept non-conforming work.

(f) Waive any requirement of the contract.

DOE-G-2002 Contracting Officer’s Representative (OCT 2014)

Pursuant to the clause at DEAR 952.242-70, Technical Direction, the Contracting Officer shall designate in writing a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this contract, and provide a copy of such designation to the contractor, including the delegated responsibilities and functions. The COR does not have authority to perform those functions reserved exclusively for the Contracting Officer.

DOE-G-2007 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting (OCT 2014)

(a) The Contracting Officer will document the Contractor’s performance under this contract (including any task orders placed against it, if applicable) by using the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). CPARS information is handled as “Source Selection Information.” Performance assessments entered into CPARS by the Contracting Officer are transmitted to the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) which is maintained by the Department of Defense (DoD).

Information in PPIRS is available to authorized Government personnel seeking past performance information when evaluating proposals for award.

(b) Contractor performance will be evaluated at least annually at the contract or task order level, as determined by the Contracting Officer. Evaluation categories may include any or all of the following at the Government’s discretion: (1) quality, (2) schedule, (3) business relations, (4) business management/key personnel, and (5) cost/price. PPIRS information is available at http://www.ppirs.gov, and CPARS information is available at http://www.cpars.gov. It is recommended that the Contractor take the overview training that can be found on the CPARS website. The Contractor shall acknowledge receipt of the Government’s request for comments on CPARS assessments at the time it is received and shall respond to such requests within thirty (30) calendar days of the request.

(c) Joint Ventures. Performance assessments shall be prepared on contracts with joint ventures. When the joint venture has a unique Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number, a single assessment will be prepared for the joint venture using its CAGE code and DUNS number. If the joint venture does not have a unique CAGE code and DUNS number, separate assessments, containing identical narrative, will be prepared for each participating contractor and will state that the evaluation is based on performance under a joint venture and will identify the contractors that were part of the joint venture.

(d) In addition to the performance assessments addressed above, the Government will perform other performance assessments necessary for administration of the contract in accordance with other applicable clauses in this contract.

WES-G-1001 CORRESPONDENCE PROCEDURES (WAPA, JAN 2008)

a. The designated DOE contract specialist is the focal point for all non-technical matters related to this contract. The DOE contract specialist for this contract is:

Contract Specialists Name: Curtis Richter Telephone: 701.221.4514 U.S. Department of Energy Western Area Power Administration

ATTN: B1522.BS

b. All correspondence submitted under this contract shall reference the contract number.

c. One copy of all correspondence related to this contract shall be sent to each of the following:

1. The DOE Contract Specialist.

2. The DOE Contracting Officer.

3. The DOE Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

4. The DOE Patent Counsel (only if patent or technical data issues are involved).

d. If a Government Contract Administration Office (CAO) other than DOE has been designated for this contract, a copy of all correspondence shall also be sent to the Government CAO. The assigned CAO, if any, is designated on the form used to award this contract.

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-2012 Sustainable Acquisitions under DOE Construction Contracts (OCT 2014)

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 well being 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 well being 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

• Biobased 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 Biobased 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 biobased 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-2013 Consecutive Numbering (OCT 2014)

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

(End of clause)

DOE-H-2033 Alternative Dispute Resolution (OCT 2014)

(a) The DOE and the Contractor both recognize that methods for fair and efficient resolution of contractual issues in controversy by mutual agreement are essential to the successful and timely completion of contract requirements. Accordingly, DOE and the Contractor shall use their best efforts to informally resolve any contractual issue in controversy by mutual agreement. Issues of controversy may include a dispute, claim, question, or other disagreement. The parties agree to negotiate with each other in good faith, recognizing their mutual interests, and attempt to reach a just and equitable solution satisfactory to both parties.

(b) If a mutual agreement cannot be reached through negotiations within a reasonable period of time, the parties may use a process of alternate dispute resolution (ADR) in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes. The ADR process may involve mediation, facilitation, fact-finding, group conflict management, and conflict coaching by a neutral party. The neutral party may be an individual, a board comprised of independent experts, or a company with specific expertise in conflict resolution or expertise in the specific area of controversy. The neutral party will not render a binding decision, but will assist the parties in reaching a mutually satisfactory agreement. Any opinions of the neutral party shall not be admissible in evidence in any subsequent litigation proceedings.

(c) Either party may request that the ADR process be used. The Contractor shall make a written request to the Contracting Officer, and the Contracting Officer shall make a written request to the appropriate official of the Contractor. A voluntary election by both parties is required to participate in the ADR process. The parties must agree on the procedures and terms of the process, and officials of both parties who have the authority to resolve the issue must participate in the agreed upon process.

(d) ADR procedures may be used at any time that the Contracting Officer has the authority to resolve the issue in controversy. If a claim has been submitted by the Contractor, ADR procedures may be applied to all or a portion of the claim. If ADR procedures are used subsequent to issuance of a Contracting Officer’s final decision under the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, their use does not alter any of the time limitations or procedural requirements for filing an appeal of the Contracting Officer’s final decision and does not constitute reconsideration of the final decision.

(e) If the Contracting Officer rejects the Contractor’s request for ADR proceedings, the Contracting Officer shall provide the Contractor with a written explanation of the specific reasons the ADR process is not appropriate for the resolution of the dispute. If the Contractor rejects the Contracting Officer’s request to use ADR procedures, the Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with the reasons for rejecting the request.

DOE-H-2034 Contractor Interface With Other Contractors And/Or Government Employees (OCT 2014)

The Government may award contracts to other contractors for work to be performed at a DOE-owned or –controlled site or facility. The Contractor shall cooperate fully with all other on-site DOE contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall coordinate its own work with 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.

DOE-H-2044 Material Safety Data Sheet Availability (OCT 2014)

In implementation of the clause at FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, the Contractor shall obtain, review and maintain a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) in a readily accessible manner for each hazardous material (or mixture containing a hazardous material) ordered, delivered, stored or used; and maintain an accurate inventory and history of use of hazardous materials at each use and storage location. The MSDS shall conform to the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g).

DOE-H-2055 Government Furnished Property (OCT 2014)

In accordance with the clause DOE-H-2055, the Government will provide the property listed in Section F of Specifications, Attachment A.

DOE-H-2059 Preservation Of Antiquities, Wildlife And Land Areas (OCT 2014)

(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.

DOE-H-2065 Reporting Of Fraud, Waste, Abuse, Corruption, Or Mismanagement (OCT 2014)

The Contractor shall comply with the following:

(a) Notify employees annually of their duty to report allegations of fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or mismanagement relating to DOE programs, operations, facilities, contracts, or information technology systems to an appropriate authority (e.g., OIG, other law enforcement, supervisor, employee concerns office, security officials). Examples of violations to be reported include, but are not limited to, allegations of false statements; false claims; bribery; kickbacks; fraud; DOE environment, safety, and health violations; theft; computer crimes; contractor mischarging; conflicts of interest; and conspiracy to commit any of these acts. Contractors must also ensure that their employees are aware that they may always report incidents or information directly to the Office of Inspector General (OIG).

(b) Display the OIG hotline telephone number in buildings and common areas such as cafeterias, public telephone areas, official bulletin boards, reception rooms, and building lobbies.

(c) Publish the OIG hotline telephone number in telephone books and newsletters under the Contractor’s cognizance.

(d) Ensure that its employees report to the OIG within a reasonable period of time, but not later than 24 hours after discovery, all alleged violations of law, regulations, or policy, including incidents of fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or mismanagement, that have been referred to Federal, State, or local law enforcement entities.

(e) Ensure that its employees report to the OIG any allegations of reprisals taken against employees who have reported to the OIG fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or mismanagement.

(f) Ensure that its managers do not retaliate against DOE contractor employees who report fraud, waste, abuse, misuse, corruption, criminal acts, or mismanagement.

(g) Ensure that all their employees understand that they must –

(1) Comply with requests for interviews and briefings and must provide affidavits or sworn statements, if so requested by an employee of the OIG so designated to take affidavits or sworn statements;

(2) Not impede or hinder another employee's cooperation with the OIG; and

(3) Not take reprisals against DOE contractor employees who cooperate with or disclose information to the OIG or other lawful appropriate authority.

(h) Seek more specific guidance concerning reporting of fraud, waste, abuse, corruption, or mismanagement, and cooperation with the Inspector General, in DOE directives.

DOE-H-2076 LOBBYING RESTRICTIONS (OCT 2014)

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)

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

The Government may retain/holdback up to 10% percent of Section B 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-1004 STATE OF NEBRASKA TAX EXEMPTION (WAPA, FEB 2008)

The State of Nebraska's Department of Revenue authorizes exemption from State sales and use taxes to contractors purchasing materials in support of Federal Government contracts. The contractor must complete Nebraska Form 17 in order to obtain the exemption. The approved form should be submitted to the Contracting Officer, who will verify the information on the form, sign it, retain a copy for the contract file, and return the original form to the contractor. The contractor should contact the Nebraska Department of Revenue for all the procedures required to obtain the exemption.

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-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-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, $200,000per 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-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 in schedule J 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 WSM. 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 employees 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 employeees 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.

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (NOV 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

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. (OCT 2010)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights. (APR 2014)

52.203-99 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT REQUIRE CERTAIN

INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS (FEB 2015)

(a) The Contractor shall not require employees or subcontractors seeking to report fraud, waste, or abuse to sign or comply with internal confidentiality agreements or statements prohibiting or otherwise restricting such employees or subcontractors from lawfully reporting such waste, fraud, or abuse to a designated investigative or law enforcement representative of a Federal department or agency authorized to receive such information.

(b) The contractor shall notify employees that the prohibitions and restrictions of any internal confidentiality agreements covered by this clause are no longer in effect.

(c) The prohibition in paragraph (a) of this clause does not contravene requirements applicable to Standard Form 312, Form 4414, or any other form issued by a Federal department or agency governing the nondisclosure of classified information.

(d) (1) In accordance with section 7 43 of Division E, Title VI I, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Resolution Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), use of funds appropriated (or otherwise made available) under that or any other Act may be prohibited, if the Government determines that the Contractor is not in compliance with the provisions of this clause.

(e) (2) The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the contractor fails to comply with the provisions of this clause.

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (JUL 2013)

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (JAN 2014)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

Inverted domestic corporation means a foreign incorporated entity that meets the definition of an inverted domestic corporation under 6 U.S.C. 395(b), applied in accordance with the rules and definitions of 6 U.S.C. 395(c).

Subsidiary means an entity in which more than 50 percent of the entity is owned-

(1) Directly by a parent corporation; or

(2) Through another subsidiary of a parent corporation.

(b) If the contractor reorganizes as an inverted domestic corporation or becomes a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation at any time during the period of performance of this contract, the Government may be prohibited from paying for Contractor activities performed after the date when it becomes an inverted domestic corporation or subsidiary. The Government may seek any available remedies in the event the Contractor fails to perform in accordance with the terms and conditions of the contract as a result of Government action under this clause.

(c) Exceptions to this prohibition are located at 9.108-2.

(d) In the event the Contractor becomes either an inverted domestic corporation, or a subsidiary of an inverted domestic corporation during contract performance, the Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer within five business days from the date of the inversion event.

52.214-26 Audit and Records - Sealed Bidding. (OCT 2010)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2014)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (APR 2015)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (OCT 2015)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Active duty wartime or campaign badge veteran," "Armed Forces service medal veteran," "disabled veteran," "protected veteran," "qualified disabled veteran," and "recently separated veteran" have the meanings given at FAR 22.1301.

(b) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified protected veterans, and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified protected veterans.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall insert the terms of this clause in subcontracts of $150,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor. The Contractor shall act as specified by the Director, Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, to enforce the terms, including action for noncompliance. Such necessary changes in language may be made as shall be appropriate to identify properly the parties and their undertakings.

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014)

(a) Equal opportunity clause.