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SIR/RFO No. DTFAAC-16-R-06033 Page | 44

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER" SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

AC-16-06033

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

FAA, NAS Automation & Facilities Contracting Team (AAQ-721) FAA Customer Service Desk (AAQ-700) Room 313, Multi-Purpose Building

11. TABLE OF CONTENTS

10. The Government requires performance of the work described in these documents (Title, Identifying no., date):

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A 100% SET-ASIDE FOR COMPETITION LIMITED TO SMALL BUSINESSES

Scope of Work – ARSR SOW-Specs for Electrical & Drain-Pave, 24 pages

Site visit instructions (Section L, 3.2.2.3-63 Site Visit (Construction), pg 37.

All questions due No Later Than 5:00 p.m. CDT, October 12, 2016 (Sec L, L.1 Submission of Questions Prior to Proposal, pg 37.)

THE ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE: $200,000-$300,000

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in Original and NO copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 5:00 p.m. (hour) local time October 21, 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required. IN THE AMOUNT OF 20% OF THE OFFERED PRICE, WHEN PROPOSAL EXCEEDS $150,000. SEE PART II, SECTION I, CLAUSE 3.4.1-1.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-102 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.2136-1(d)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror) PAGE 1a

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation. If this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

CLIN 0001, Part 1, Schedule B

22. AMOUNT

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Oklahoma City, OK 73125-4929

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

contractual document is necessary.

shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

Kevin Gramling

BY

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

CONTINUATION SHEET

PART I - SECTION B

SUPPLIES/SERVICES & PRICE/COST

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies, necessary to accomplish the Repaving and Electrical Work, located at Broadview Heights, OH, set forth below in accordance with (IAW) the attached scope of work, drawings, and the other terms, conditions, and provisions as set forth herein.

ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION TOTAL AMOUNT

Broadview Heights, Ohio IAW the attached SOW and drawings.

CONTRACT TOTAL $

PART I - SECTION C

SCOPE OF WORK

C.1 Statement of Work (SOW)

The contractor shall furnish all labor, tools, materials, equipment, and supplies, necessary to accomplish the construction project set forth below, in accordance with the statement of work and drawings, and the other terms, conditions, and provisions as set forth herein.

C.2 Bid vs. Offer

References to the terms “bid”, “bidder”, etc. throughout the specification are intended to mean “offer”, “offeror”, etc.

C.3 Specifications and/or Drawings

The following specifications and/or drawings are applicable to this acquisition.

(a) Specification FAA-GL-2139

C.4 Emergency Situations and Exercises during Contract Performance CLA.4548 (July 2015)

PART I - SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

NOT APPLICABLE

PART I - SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

3.10.4-10 Inspection of Construction (September 2009)

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government's rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(j) In the absence of any formal disputes, a project will be deemed physically and financially complete within one year after final acceptance and excess funds will be deobligated at that time.

(End of clause)

PART I - SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 Working Hours

Work at the site shall be accomplished between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, excluding federally established holidays, except when prior approval has been obtained from the Contracting Officer. Approval for overtime work shall not be construed as an agreement for payment of overtime work.

F.2 Utility Outages and Shutdown

Utility outages and shutdown shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer and Project Manager. Outages affecting FAA operations are required to be accomplished at night, on weekends or designated government holidays. Prior to any outage or shutdown, notification must be made I accordance with the Statement of Work to coordinate scheduling of any work to be performed during any hours.

F.3 Contractor Use of Premises

(a) General: Limit use of site and premises to allow:

F.5 Accelerated Delivery (January 1997) CLA.1817

Any Schedule for delivery or performance may be expedited at the contractor's option, if without additional expense to the Government.

3.1-1 Clauses and Provisions Incorporated by reference (July 2011)

This screening information request (SIR) or contract, as applicable, incorporates by reference the provisions or clauses listed below with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make the full text available, or offerors and contractors may obtain the full text via Internet at: http://conwrite.faa.gov.

(End of clause)

3.10.1-9 Stop-Work Order (October 1996) 3.10.1-11 Government Delay of Work (April 1996) 3.10.1-24 Notice of Delay (March 2009)

PART I - SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Invoicing Procedures - General (JAN 2002) CLA.0135

(a) In addition to the requirements set forth at AMS Clause 3.3.1-17, Prompt Payment, for the submission of a proper invoice, the contractor shall submit a separate invoice for (1) each month of performance of services, or (2) those items of supplies furnished, as follows:

(1) The original to:

(2) Two copies to:

(3) Two copies to:

G.2 Release Form (January 1997) CLA.1227

The contractor will be required to execute Contractor's Release Form DOT F 4220.4 (2-71) prior to final payment under the contract. (Note: A copy of Form DOT F 4220.4 (2-71) is attached for information purposes.)

G.3 Availability and Use of Utility Services (January 1997) CLA.1405

The contractor may use existing utilities without charge, if available; however, the contractor at his own expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall furnish, install, and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and shall remove same prior to final acceptance of the construction.

3.10.1-23 Contracting Officer's Representative-Construction Contracts (April 2012)

(a) The Contracting Officer may appoint other Government personnel to accomplish certain contract administration matters. While there shall be various titles and divisions of duties for these individuals, generically they are known as Contracting Officer's Representatives (CORs). The Contracting Officer will provide written notice of COR appointment(s), setting forth the authorities and limitations, to the Contractor prior to the notice to proceed. COR duties may include, but are not limited to:

(1) Perform as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for technical matters, including interpretation of specifications and drawings, and inspection and review of work performed.

(2) Perform as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer for administrative matters, including reviewing payments, and updated delivery schedules.

(b) These representatives are authorized to act for the Contracting Officer in all specifically delegated matters pertaining to the contract, except:

(1) contract modifications that change the contract price or cost, technical requirements or time for performance, unless delegated field change order authority;

(2) suspension or termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, either for default or for convenience;

(3) final decisions on any matters subject to appeal, e.g., disputes under the "Contract Disputes" clause; and

(4) final acceptance under the contract.

(End of clause)

PART I - SECTION H

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Permits and Responsibilities

The Contractor shall secure and pay for all permits, licenses, special inspections, etc., required in the execution of the work, whether of a permanent or temporary nature.

H.2 Time Extension

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.

H.3 Accident and Fire Reporting

Such report shall be mailed or otherwise delivered to the Contracting Officer within 48 hours of the occurrence of the accident or fire.

(c) The Contractor shall assure compliance by subcontractors at all tiers with the requirements of this clause.

H.4 Agreement to Participate in Alternative Dispute Resolution (April 1998) CLA.4540

H.5 Notice of Contractor Testimony (September 2006) CLA.4555

(a) The contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer promptly in writing of its intention, or the intention of its employees, subcontractors of any tier, or subcontractor employees, either voluntarily or under compulsion of competent authority, to provide sworn testimony on any matter related to or arising under the work required by and/or performed under, this contract. Such written notification at a minimum shall consist of the date and time of the testimony, identification of the court, board, or other body before which the testimony is made, the nature of the testimony to be given to the extent it is known at the time of this report, the nature of the contractor’s involvement in the proceeding and any other circumstances related to the work performed under or related to the contract and the proceeding in which the testimony will be taken.

(b) The contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (b), in all subcontracts executed under this contract and shall require all subcontractors to provide the required report to the contractor.

H.6 Personnel and Supervision (July 2015) CLA.4556

The contractor shall designate sufficient supervisory personnel to meet task outcomes. Contract supervisors will provide day-to-day supervision of contract personnel including, but not limited to, work monitoring, payroll records, leave, etc. At no time will FAA personnel assume any responsibility for the supervision of contractor personnel. Government assistance will be available to provide technical and policy guidance through the assigned Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

H.7 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work CLA.4557 (September 2006)

Notwithstanding any other provision hereof, the Contractor is responsible for delays arising out of labor disputes, including but not limited to strikes, if such strikes are reasonably avoidable. A delay caused by a strike or by picketing which constitutes an unfair labor practice is not excusable unless the Contractor takes all reasonable and appropriate action to end such a strike or picketing, such as the filing of a charge with the National Labor Relations Board, the use of other available Government procedures, and the use of private boards or organizations for the settlement of disputes.

3.1.9-1 Electronic Commerce and Signature (July 2013)

(a) The Electronic Signatures in Global and National Commerce Act (E-SIGN) establishes a legal equivalence between:

(1) Contracts written on paper and contracts in electronic form;

(2) Pen-and-ink signatures and electronic signatures; and

(3) Other legally-required written records and the same information in electronic form.

(b) With the submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges and accepts the utilization of electronic commerce as part of the requirements of this solicitation and the resultant contract.

(c) Certain documents may need to be provided or maintained in original form, such as large scale drawings impractical to convert to electronic format or a document with a raised seal signifying authenticity. This clause does not change or affect any other requirements that a document must be in paper format to satisfy legal requirements such as for certain real estate transactions.

(d) The use of electronic signature technology is authorized under this solicitation and the resulting contract. Contractors may use the following means of electronic signature technology [digital signatures].

(End of Clause)

PART II - SECTION I

CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 Save Harmless and Indemnity Agreement (January 1997) CLA.3211

The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability, claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the negligent acts, fault or omissions of the contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the contractor or any subcontractor.

I.2 Liability Insurance (January 1997) CLA.3212

3.2.2.3-41 Performing Work (July 2004) The Contractor (you) must perform, using your own organization, work equivalent to at least 15 percent of the total amount of work under the contract on the site. The CO may modify this contract to reduce this percentage if you request a reduction and the CO determines that it would be to the Government's advantage to do so.

3.2.2.3-71 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (July 2004) The Contractor (you) must

(a) begin work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date you receive the notice to proceed,

(b) perform the work diligently, and

(c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days after the notice to proceed. The time allowed for completion must include final cleanup of the premises.

3.2.2.3-71 Alternate I Starting, Performing and Completing Work (July 2004)

(d) The CO will extend the completion date by the number of calendar days after you receive the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuing the notice to proceed results from your failure to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds to FAA within the time specified.

3.3.1-33 System for Award Management (August 2012)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause

"Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number" means the 9-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. (D&B) to identify unique business entities.

"Data Universal Numbering System +4 (DUNS+4) number" means the DUNS number assigned by D&B plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned by a business concern. (D&B has no affiliation with this 4-character suffix.) This 4-character suffix may be assigned at the discretion of the business concern to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts for the same parent concern.

"Registered in the SAM database" means that the Contractor has entered all mandatory information, including the DUNS number or the DUNS+4 number, into the SAM database.

"System for Award Management (SAM) Database" means the primary Government repository for Contractor information required for the conduct of business with the Government.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The offeror shall enter, in Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors Section of the solicitation, the DUNS or DUNS +4 number that identifies the offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number

(i) If located within the United States, by calling Dun and Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company Mailing Address, City, State and ZIP Code (if different from physical street address).

(v) Company Telephone Number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer may proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) The Contractor is responsible for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the SAM database, and for any liability resulting from the Government's reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the SAM database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the SAM database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the SAM does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(g)(1)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, "doing business as" name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in AMS Procurement Guidance, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day's written notification of its intention to:

(A) change the name in the SAM database;

(B) comply with the requirements of AMS regarding novation and change-of-name agreements; and

(C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide the Contracting Officer with the notification, sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (g)(1)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (g)(1)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the SAM information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of Payment" paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(2) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the SAM record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims. Assignees shall be separately registered in the SAM database. Information provided to the Contractor's SAM record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the "Suspension of payment" paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(h) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.sam.gov.

(End of Clause)

3.6.2-14 Employment Reports on Veterans (January 2011)

(a) Unless the contractor is a State or local government agency, the contractor must report at least annually, as required by the Secretary of Labor, on:

(b) The above items must be reported by completing the form titled 'Federal Contractor Veterans' Employment Report VETS-100A.'

(c) Reports shall be submitted no later than September 30 of each year.

(d) The employment activity report required by paragraph (a)(2) of this clause must reflect total hires during the most recent 12-month period as of the ending date selected for the employment profile report required by paragraph (a)(1) of this clause. Contractors may select an ending date: (1) As of the end of any pay period during the period January through March 1st of the year the report is due, or (2) as of December 31, if the contractor has previous written approval from the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission to do so for purposes of submitting the Employer Information Report EEO-1 (Standard Form 100).

(e) The count of veterans reported according to paragraph (a) of this clause must be based on data known to the contractor when completing the VETS-100A. .The Contractor's knowledge of veterans status may be obtained in a variety of ways, including an invitation to applicants to self-identify (in accordance with 41 CFR 60-300.42), voluntary self-disclosure by employees, or actual knowledge of veteran status by the contractor. This paragraph does not relieve the employer of liability for a determination under 38 U.S.C. 4212.

(f) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order of $100,000 or more unless exempted by rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor.

3.6.2-24 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (October 2010)

(a) Definitions.

(1) "Employer identification number," as used in this clause, means the last four digits of the Federal Social Security number used on the employer's quarterly federal tax return, U.S. Treasury Department Form 941.

(2) "Minority," as used in this clause, means

(i) Black (all persons having origins in any of the black African racial groups not of Hispanic origin);

(ii) Hispanic (all persons of Mexican, Puerto Rican, Cuban, Central or South American, or other Spanish culture or origin, regardless of race);

(iii) Asian and Pacific Islander (all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of the Far East, Southeast Asia, the Indian Subcontinent, or the Pacific Islands); and

(iv) American Indian or Alaskan Native (all persons having origins in any of the original peoples of North America and maintaining identifiable tribal affiliations through membership and participation or community identification).

(b) If the Contractor, or a subcontractor at any tier, subcontracts a portion of the work involving any construction trade, each such subcontract in excess of $10,000 shall include this clause, including the goals for minority and female participation stated herein.

(c) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate work force in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs (OFCCP) area office within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this screening information request. The notification shall list the:

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor,

(2) Employer identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) The Contractor shall implement the affirmative action procedures in subparagraphs (f)(1) through (7) of this clause. The goals stated in this contract are expressed as percentages of the total hours of employment and training of minority and female utilization that the Contractor should reasonably be able to achieve in each construction trade in which it has employees in the covered area. If the contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, it shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where that work is actually performed. The Contractor is expected to make substantially uniform progress toward its goals in each craft.

(f) The contractor shall take affirmative action steps at least as extensive as the following:

(1) Ensure a working environment free of harassment, intimidation, and coercion at all sites, and in all facilities where the Contractor's employees are assigned to work. The Contractor, if possible, will assign two or more women to each construction project. The Contractor shall ensure foremen, superintendents, and other on-site supervisory personnel are aware of and carry out the Contractor's obligation to maintain such a working environment, with specific attention to minority or female individuals working at these sites or facilities.

(2) Immediately notify the OFCCP area office when the union or unions, with which the Contractor has a collective bargaining agreement, has not referred back to the Contractor a minority or woman sent by the Contractor, or when the Contractor has other information that the union referral process has impeded the Contractor's efforts to meet its obligations.

(3) Develop on-the-job training opportunities and/or participate in training programs for the area that expressly include minorities and women, including upgrading programs and apprenticeship and trainee programs relevant to the Contractor's employment needs, especially those programs funded or approved by the Department of Labor. The Contractor shall provide notice of these programs to the sources compiled under subparagraph (f)(2) above.

(4) Review, at least annually, the Contractor's equal employment policy and affirmative action obligations with all employees having responsibility for hiring, assignment, layoff, termination, or other employment decisions. Conduct reviews of this policy with all on-site supervision, personnel prior to initiation of construction work at a job site. A written record shall be made and maintained identifying the time and place of these meetings, persons attending, subject matter discussed, and disposition of the subject matter.

(5) Disseminate the Contractor's equal employment policy externally by including it in any advertising in the news media, specifically including minority and female news media. Provide written notification to, and discuss this policy with, other Contractors and subcontractors with which the Contractor does or anticipates doing business.

(6) Conduct, at least annually, an inventory and evaluation at least of all minority and female personnel for promotional opportunities. Encourage these employees to seek or to prepare for, through appropriate training, etc., opportunities for promotion.

(7) Maintain a record of solicitations for subcontracts for minority and female construction contractors and suppliers, including circulation of solicitations to minority and -female contractor associations and other business associations.

(g) The Contractor is encouraged to participate in voluntary associations that may assist in fulfilling one or more of the affirmative action obligations contained in subparagraphs (f)(1) through (7). The efforts of a contractor association, joint contractor-union, contractor-community, or similar group of which the contractor is a member and participant, may be useful in achieving one or more of its obligations under subparagraphs (f)(1) through (7).

(h) A single goal for minorities and a separate single goal for women shall be established. The Contractor is required to provide equal employment opportunity and to take affirmative action for all minority groups, both male and female, and all women, both minority and non-minority. Consequently, the Contractor may be in violation of Executive Order 11246, as amended, if a particular group is employed in a substantially disparate manner.

(i) The contractor shall not use goals or affirmative action standards to discriminate against any person because of race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.

(j) The Contractor shall not enter into any subcontract with any person or firm debarred from Government contracts under Executive Order 11246, as amended.

(k) The Contractor shall carry out such sanctions and penalties for violation of this clause and of the Nondiscrimination and Affirmative Action clause, including suspension, termination, and cancellation of existing subcontracts, as may be imposed or ordered under Executive Order 11246, as amended, and its implementing regulations, by the OFCCP. Any failure to carry out these sanctions and penalties as ordered shall be a violation of this clause and Executive Order 11246, as amended.

(l) Nothing contained herein shall be construed as a limitation upon the application of other laws that establish different standards of compliance.

3.6.2-41 Employment Eligibility Verification (September 2009)

(a) Definitions:

"Employee assigned to the contract" means an employee who was hired after November 6, 1986, who is directly performing work, in the United States, under a contract that is required to include the Employment Eligibility Verification clause. An employee is not considered to be directly performing work under a contract if the employee--

(1) Normally performs support work, such as indirect or overhead functions; and

(2) Does not perform any substantial duties applicable to the contract.

"Subcontract" means any contract entered into by a subcontractor to furnish supplies or services for performance of a prime contract or a subcontract. It includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders.

"Subcontractor" means any supplier, distributor, vendor, or firm that furnishes supplies or services to or for a prime Contractor or another subcontractor.

"United States", as defined in 8 U.S.C. 1101(a)(38), means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.

(b) Enrollment and verification requirements.

(1) If the Contractor is not enrolled as a Federal Contractor in Department of Homeland Security's Employment Eligibility Verification system ("E-Verify") at time of contract award, the Contractor shall--

(i) Enroll. Enroll as a Federal Contractor in the E-Verify program within 30 calendar days of contract award;

(ii) Verify all new employees. Within 90 calendar days of enrollment in the E-Verify program, begin to use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); and

(iii) Verify employees assigned to the contract. For each employee assigned to the contract, initiate verification within 90 calendar days after date of enrollment or within 30 calendar days of the employee's assignment to the contract, whichever date is later (but see paragraph (b)(4) of this section).

(2) If the Contractor is enrolled as a Federal Contractor in E-Verify at time of contract award, the Contractor shall use E-Verify to initiate verification of employment eligibility of--

(i) All new employees.

(A) Enrolled 90 calendar days or more.

The Contractor shall initiate verification of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or

(B) Enrolled less than 90 calendar days. Within 90 calendar days after enrollment as a Federal Contractor in E-verify, the Contractor shall initiate verification of all new hires of the Contractor, who are working in the United States, whether or not assigned to the contract, within 3 business days after the date of hire (but see paragraph (b)(3) of this section); or

(ii) Employees assigned to the contract.