Section_H_-_Special_Contract_Requirements.pdf

October 2017

SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACTS REQUIREMENT

H. SPECIAL CONTRACTS REQUIREMENT

H.1. SECURITY

H.1.1 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-Classified

Contract)

H.1.2 GSAR 552.237-70 Qualification of Offerors (MAY 1989)

H.1.3 GSAR 552.237-71 Qualifications of Employees (MAY 1989)

H.1.4 Suitability Determinations

H.1.5 Compliance with Security Requirements

H.1.6 Safeguarding Sensitive Data and Information Technology Resources

H.2. IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

H.3. ESCORT REQUIREMENTS

H.4. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

H.5. REMOVAL FROM CONTRACT WORK

H.6. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) BUILDING INFORMATION

H.7. RECORDING PRESENCE

H.8. GOVERNMENT FORMS

H.9. OTHER CONTRACTORS

H.10. ORDINANCES, TAXES, PERMITS AND LICENSES

H.11. DISCREPANCY IN THE SPECIFICATIONS

H.12. AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP)

H.12.1 Standards

H.12.1 Reporting

H.12.1 Recycle Content Certification

H.13. ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

H.14. UNIFORMS

H.15. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

H.15.1 Personnel Training

H.15.1.1 Re-Tuning Training

H.15.2 Qualifications of Project Manager and Onsite Supervisory Personnel H.15.2.1 Qualifications of Project Manager

H.15.2.2 Qualifications of Onsite Supervisor

H.15.3 Qualifications of Technicians

H.15.3.1 Qualifications of Fire Alarm System Technicians

H.15.3.2 Qualifications of Water-Based Fire Suppression System Technicians

H.15.3.3 Qualifications of Dry Chemical and Wet Chemical Extinguishing System

Technicians

H.15.3.4 Qualifications of Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher System Technicians

H.15.3.5 Qualifications of Halogenated Extinguishing System Technicians

H.15.3.6 Qualifications of Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System Technicians

H.15.3.7 Qualifications of Ventilation System Fire Extinguishing System Technicians

H.15.3.8 Qualifications of Smoke Control Technicians

H.15.3.9 Qualification of Fire Damper, Smoke Damper, and Combination Fire/Smoke

Damper Technicians

H.15.3.10 Qualifications of Fire-rated and Smoke Door Assemblies Technicians

H.15.3.11 Qualifications of Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians

H.15.3.12 Qualification of Emergency and Standby Power System Technicians

H.15.3.13 Qualifications of Emergency Lighting Equipment and Exit Signage

Technicians

H.15.3.14 Qualifications of HVAC Technicians

H.15.3.15 Qualifications of AMS, BAS Technicians

H.15.3.16 Qualifications of Electrical Technicians H.15.4 Submission of Resumes for New Employees H.15.5 State Licensing H.15.6 Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes

H.16. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

H.16.1 Requirements for Network Connection

H.17. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED MATERIALS

H.18. ADDITIONAL SERVICES [INDEFINITE QUANTITY PROVISIONS]

H.18.1 General H.18.2 Price Proposal for Additional Services Work

H.18.3 Pricing

H.18.4 Parts and Materials

H.18.5. Labor

H.18.6 Subcontracts

H.18.7 Cost Documentation

H.18.8 Competitive Bids

H.18.9 Method of Ordering and Invoicing

H.19. AWARD FEE - RESERVED

H.20. STRIKE CONTINGENCY PLAN (SCP)

H.21. OCCUPANCY EMERGENCY PLAN (OEP)

H.22. CONTRACTOR PANDEMIC PLAN

H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. SECURITY

H.1.1 Security Requirements and Personal Identity Verification Procedures (Non-Classified

Contract)

FAR 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

(SEPT 2007)

a. The Contractor shall comply with Agency personal identity verification procedures identified in the Contract that implement Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12), Office of

Management and Budget (OMB) guidance M-05-24 and Federal Information Processing

Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201.

b. The Contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a

Federally-controlled information system.

H.1.2 GSAR 552.237-70 Qualification of Offerors (MAY 1989)

a. Offers will be considered only from responsible organizations or individuals now or recently engaged in the performance of building service Contracts comparable to those described in this solicitation. In order to determine an Offeror’s qualifications, the Offeror may be requested to furnish a narrative statement listing comparable Contracts which it has performed; a general history of its operating organization; and its complete experience. An Offeror may also be required to furnish a statement of its financial resources; show that it has the ability to maintain a staff of regular employees adequate to ensure continuous performance of the work; and, demonstrate that its equipment and/or plant capacity for the work contemplated is sufficient, adequate, and suitable.

b. Competency in performing comparable building service Contracts, demonstration of acceptable financial resources, personnel staffing, plant, equipment, and supply sources will be considered in determining whether an Offeror is responsible.

c. Prospective Offerors are advised that in evaluating these areas involving any small business concern(s), any negative determinations are subject to the Certificate of Competency procedures set forth in the Federal Acquisition Regulation.

H.1.3 GSAR 552.237-71 Qualifications of Employees (MAY 1989)

a. The Contracting officer or a designated representative may require the Contractor to remove any employee(s) from GSA controlled buildings or other real property should it be determined that the individual(s) are either unsuitable for security reasons or otherwise unfit to work on GSA controlled property.

b. The Contractor shall fill out and cause each of its employees performing work on the Contract work to fill out, for submission to the Government, such forms as may be necessary for security or other reasons. These forms shall be completed electronically unless that would create a hardship for the individual. Upon request of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor and its employees shall be fingerprinted.

c. Each employee of the Contractor shall be a citizen of the United States of America, or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence as evidenced by Alien Registration

Receipt Card Form I-151, or, who presents other evidence from the Immigration and

Naturalization Service that employment will not affect his immigration status.

H.1.4. Suitability Determinations

a. All Contract employees requiring routine unescorted access to Federally-controlled facilities and/or information systems for more than 6 months (Regular Employees) will be required to undergo a suitability determination before a facility identification card is issued. Prior to the time that an identification card is issued, such Regular Employees will be required to comply with normal facility access control procedures, including sign-in, temporary badging, and escorted entry, as applicable.

b. Failure of a Regular Employee to receive a favorable suitability determination shall be cause for removal of the employee from the work site and from other work in connection with the

Contract.

c. Contract employees working less than 6 months (Temporary Employees) may, at the

Government's option, be required to undergo a lesser form of suitability determination. Prior to the time that an identification card is issued, if at all, such Temporary Employees will be required to comply with normal facility access control procedures, including sign-in, temporary badge, and escorted entry, as applicable.

d. Temporary Employees who have not received a favorable suitability determination shall be escorted by government employees at all times while in non-public space, as directed by the CO or their designee.

e. The Government, at its sole discretion, may grant temporary suitability determinations to

Regular or Temporary Employees. However, the granting of a temporary suitability determination to any such employee shall not be considered as assurance that a favorable suitability determination will follow.

f. The CO or their designee shall provide the Contractor with required forms for obtaining necessary clearances. The Contractor shall be required to cause such forms to be returned to the

Government for processing not later than 14 days following being provided by the Government.

g. The Contractor shall be responsible for planning and scheduling its work in such a manner as to account for facility access issues. Difficulties encountered by the Contractor in gaining access to facilities by its employees and subcontractors shall not be an excuse to any Contractor performance under the Contract.

H.1.5. Compliance with Security Requirements

a. The Contractor shall comply with all GSA and tenant Agency security requirements in the building(s) where work is being performed.

b. When a controlled personnel identification access system is used by a tenant Agency at a site where work is performed, the tenant Agency will be responsible for providing any required access credentials. Credentials shall be displayed at all times or as otherwise required by the tenant Agency.

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking such disciplinary action with respect to its employees as may be necessary.

H.1.6. Safeguarding Sensitive Data and Information Technology Resources

In accordance with FAR 39.105, this section is included in the contract. This section applies to all users of sensitive data and information technology (IT) resources, including awardees, contractors, subcontractors, lessors, suppliers and manufacturers. The following GSA policies must be followed.

These policies can be found at http://www.gsa.gov/directives or https://insite.qsa.qov/directives.

1. CIO P 2100.1 GSA Information Technology (IT) Security Policy

2. CIO P 2100.2B GSA Wireless Local Area Network (LAN) Security

3. CIO 2100.3B Mandatory Information Technology (IT) Security Training Requirement for

Agency and Contractor Employees with Significant Security Responsibilities

4. CIO 2104.1A GSA Information Technology IT General Rules of Behavior

5. CIO 2105.1 B GSA Section 508: Managing Electronic and Information Technology for

Individuals with Disabilities

6. CIO 2106.1 GSA Social Media Policy

7. CIO 2107.1 Implementation of the Online Resource Reservation Software

8. CIO 2160.4 Provisioning of Information Technology (IT) Devices

9. CIO 2162.1 Digital Signatures

10. CIO P 2165.2 GSA Telecommunications Policy

11. CIO P 2180.1 GSA Rules of Behavior for Handling Personally Identifiable Information (Pll)

12. CIO 2182.2 Mandatory Use of Personal Identity Verification (PIV) Credentials

13. CIO P 1878.2A Conducting Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs) in GSA

14. CIO IL-13-01 Mobile Devices and Applications

15. CIO IL-14-03 Information Technology (IT) Integration Policy

16. HCO 9297.1 GSA Data Release Policy

17. HCO 9297.2B GSA Information Breach Notification Policy

18. ADM P 9732.1 D Suitability and Personnel Security The contractor and subcontractors must insert the substance of this section in all subcontracts.

H.2. IDENTIFICATION CREDENTIAL

a. Upon receipt of favorable suitability determination as indicated in this document, each employee of the Contractor will be issued an identification credential. At all times while working on the

Contract, a Contract employee, including subcontractor employees, shall have in his or her possession the specific Government identification credential issued to him or her by the

Government. The identification credential shall be displayed and be visible at all times while on

Government property. The CO or designee, Government law enforcement, or security person shall periodically verify passes of Contractor employees with their personnel identification.

Contractor employees shall comply with security verification procedures at all times.

b. The Contractor shall ensure that every Contract employee has a Government issued identification credential before the employee enters on duty. As required by the Government, the Contractor shall make his employees available for photo identification badges, on a schedule to be worked out with the CO or designee. The Government will make the identification credentials after a favorable security determination has been received for the Contractor’s employees. Each identification credential shall have an expiration date and Contractor employees shall sign each badge at the time of photographing.

c. The Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring that all identification credentials are returned to the CO or their designee whenever his employees leave the Contract (when the Contract has been completed, employees leave the company, or employees are dismissed or terminated). The

Contractor shall notify the CO or their designee whenever employee badges are lost.

d. The Contractor will be responsible for paying the Government for replacement credentials at the current cost per badge.

H.3. ESCORT REQUIREMENTS

It may be necessary to escort temporary Contract employees who do not have favorable preliminary or final suitability determinations and shall work in federally controlled space. In those cases, all uncleared

Contract employees shall be escorted in nonpublic space by a Government employee or another responsible cleared Contract employee who is approved by the CO or designee. Other Government agencies may have specific Agency security requirements for their own space that may only allow escort by Government employees or those designated by their Agency. Government employees or approved cleared Contract employees who provide escorts for uncleared Contract employees shall always be in close proximity and within eyesight of the uncleared Contract employee. The Contract government escort shall watch uncleared employees and remain with uncleared Contract employees for the entire time they are in the building and or federally controlled space. Uncleared employees cannot be left alone or out of eyesight at any time they are in nonpublic space. A cleared and approved escort may not allow several uncleared Contract employees to be in Federally controlled space, that is not within close proximity and within eyesight at all times. A cleared and approved escort may not allow multiple uncleared employees in non-public space on different parts of one floor or different floors at the same time. Any security violation of escort requirements by a cleared and approved Contract employee will result in the immediate removal from the Contract of all Contract employees involved, i.e., escorts and uncleared escorted Contract employees. Also, violations of escort requirements by Contract employees in accordance with security requirements may be grounds for termination of the Contract.

H.4. STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity and shall be responsible for taking disciplinary action with respect to his employees as necessary. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that his employees do not disturb papers on desks, open desk drawers or cabinets, or use Government telephones, except as authorized.

Each employee is expected to adhere to standards of behavior that reflect favorably on his or her employer and the Federal Government. No smoking is allowed in the building.

H.5. REMOVAL FROM CONTRACT WORK

a. As provided in the clause entitled "Qualifications of Employees," the Contracting officer or a designated representative may require the Contractor to remove any employee(s) from GSA controlled buildings or other real property should it be determined that the individual(s) is either unsuitable for security reasons or otherwise unfit to work on GSA controlled property. This shall include, but not be limited to, instances where an employee is determined, in the Government's sole discretion, to be incompetent, careless, insubordinate, unsuitable, or otherwise objectionable.

b. When the Government deems the employee’s continued employment to be contrary to the public interest, inconsistent with the best interests of security, or when the employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the facility and its population.

c. The CO may also request the Contractor to immediately remove any employee from the work site if it is determined that individuals are being assigned to duty who have been disqualified for either suitability or security reasons or who are found to be unfit for performing duties during their tour of duty.

d. Contractor employees who are removed from Contract work shall be required to leave the work site immediately.

e. The Contractor shall comply with any removal request. For clarification, a determination to remove an employee will be made for, but is not limited to, incidents involving the most immediately identifiable types of misconduct or delinquency as set forth below:

1) Failure to receive a suitability determination, temporary clearance, or clearance from

GSA or a tenant Agency.

2) Violation of Federal, State, or Local law.

3) Violation of the Rules and Regulations Governing Public Buildings and Grounds, 41

CFR 101-20.3. This includes the carrying or possession of explosives or items intended to be used to fabricate an explosive or incendiary device.

4) Neglect of duty, including sleeping while on duty, unreasonable delays, or failure to carry out assigned tasks, conducting personal affairs during official time or refusing to render assistance, or to cooperate in upholding the integrity of the security program at the work site.

5) Falsification or unlawful concealment, removal, mutilation, or destruction of any official documents or records, or concealment of material facts by willful omissions from official documents or records.

6) Disorderly conduct, use of abusive or offensive language, quarreling, intimidation by words or actions, fighting, or participation in disruptive activities that interfere with the normal efficient operations of the Government.

7) Theft, vandalism, immoral conduct, or any other criminal actions.

8) Selling, consuming, or being under the influence of intoxicants, drugs, or substances that produce similar effects while in or on federally controlled property.

9) Improper use of Government identification.

10) Unauthorized use of communication equipment on Government property.

11) Violation of security procedures or regulations.

12) Violation of Title 18,U.S.C.,Section 930, which prohibits the knowing possession or the causing to be present of firearms or other dangerous weapons in Federal facilities and

Court facilities.

f. The CO or their designee will make all determinations regarding the removal of any employee from work site, except under certain conditions. When a CO or their designee is not available, either during the day or after hours, or in situations where a delay would not be in the best interest of the Government or is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the facility and its population, the CO or their designee will have the authority to immediately remove the Contract employee from the work site.

g. Law enforcement officers of the Department of Homeland Security/Immigration and Customs

Enforcement/Federal Protective Service (DHS/ICE/FPS) will have the authority to immediately remove any Contract employee from the work site who is found to be in violation of any of the items mentioned above and where a delay in removal would not be in the best interest of the

Government or security or is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general wellbeing, or operational mission of the facility and its population. The CO or their designee will be notified as soon after the incident as practical or at the beginning of the next business day if an action happened after hours. The CO or their designee will make all official notifications to the Contractor. In the event of a dispute, the CO or their designee will make a final determination. Specific reasons for removal of an employee will be provided to the Contractor in writing by the CO or designee.

h. The Contractor is responsible for providing replacement employees in cases where Contract employees are removed from working at the work site or on the Contract.

H.6. SENSITIVE BUT UNCLASSIFIED (SBU) BUILDING INFORMATION

a. GSA Contractors that do not have HSPD-12 compliant clearances cannot obtain Sensitive but

Unclassified (SBU) information (Privacy Act data, building information, and financial information) through GSA’s IT systems.

b. Contractors and prospective bidders with a need to know that do not have HSPD-12 clearances and access rights to GSA IT systems can be provided SBU building information, drawings, etc., in accordance with GSA Order 3490.1A, which provides for the dissemination of paper and electronic SBU building information for all Federally controlled space (owned, leased, and delegated).

c. For more information on SBU visit the following website SBU information includes, but is not limited to:

1) Paper and or electronic documentation of the physical facility information.

2) Building designs (such as floor plans).

3) Construction and renovation or alteration plans and specifications.

4) Equipment plans and locations.

5) Building operating plans.

6) Information used for building service Contracts and or Contract guard services.

d. For all GSA controlled facilities, any other information considered a security risk shall be considered covered under this category.

e. All SBU building information, either in electronic or paper format, shall have specific imprinting on each page to designate it as Government property and indicate the prohibition of copying, dissemination, and distribution.

f. Contractors authorized to receive SBU information shall provide the following identification:

1) A copy of a valid business license.

2) Verification of a valid DUNS Number.

3) A valid IRS Tax ID Number.

4) A valid State driver’s license with photograph.

g. Contractors shall sign a Document Security Notice when they receive SBU information.

h. Contractors shall be responsible for safeguarding SBU information. At the completion of work, secondary and other Disseminators shall be required to turn over their Document Security Notice dissemination records to GSA to be kept with the permanent files.

i. Authorized Contract users shall destroy all SBU information and documents when no longer needed. Destruction shall be done by burning or shredding hardcopy, and or physically destroying CDs, deleting and removing files from the electronic recycling bins, and removing material from computer hard drives using a permanent erase utility or similar software.

j. All authorized Contract users of SBU building information shall notify the GSA Disseminator in writing that they have properly disposed of the SBU building information and documents.

k. The GSA Disseminator shall maintain all records of SBU building information disposal (along with the signed Document Security Notices) in accordance with the GSA system of keeping long-term records and plans. All Document Security Notices and Records of Disposal shall be kept with the permanent files.

H.7. RECORDING PRESENCE

Each Contract employee shall sign in when reporting for duty and sign out when leaving at the end of the workday and follow card access requirements as directed by the CO or designee. The Contractor shall accumulate GSA Form 139 (Record of Time of Arrival and Departure from Building) or other designated form for use in recording presence each calendar week, certify in writing on each form that the information shown is true and correct and, and within five (5) working days of months end, turn them over to the CO or designee when requested.

H.8. GOVERNMENT FORMS

The various Government forms mentioned in this document such as personal history forms, sign-out forms, inspection forms, etc., may be obtained from the CO or designee.

H.9. OTHER CONTRACTORS

The Government may undertake or award other Contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors or Government employees. The Contractor shall carefully schedule his own work, in conjunction with the additional work, as may be directed by the CO or designee. In addition, the Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by another Contractor or by Government employees.

H.10. ORDINANCES, TAXES, PERMITS, AND LICENSES

Without additional expense to the Government, the Contractor shall fully comply with all Local, City, State, and Federal laws, regulations, and ordinances. The Contractor will also be liable for all applicable

Federal, State, and Local taxes and shall obtain and pay for all permits and licenses governing performance under the Contract.

H.11. DISCREPANCY IN THE SPECIFICATIONS

In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the CO.

The decision of the CO as to the proper interpretation of the specifications shall be final in accordance with the Disputes Clause of this Contract.

H.12. AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP)

H.12.1 Standards

The Contractor shall use safe and environmentally friendly products as referenced throughout this speci-fication. Green products and processes include, but are not limited to bio-based products, products con-taining recycled content, environmentally preferable products and services, and otherwise environmen-tally friendly products and services that minimize the use of energy, water, and other resources. Chemi-cal concentrates that require dilutions are preferable compared to ready-to-use products and should be used whenever possible. Dilution control equipment should be employed to ensure correct dilutions of concentrates and to protect workers from exposure to concentrated chemicals.

Products designated under federal sustainable product programs - USDA BioPreferred, EPA CPG, Safer

Choice, EcoLogo and Department of Energy's EnergyStar and FEMP - can be found on www.sftool.gov and https://www.wbdg.org/design/greenspec.php. Sustainable products designated under third-party programs include but are not limited to Green Seal™ and Environmental Choice. For those categories of product not recognized by one of the aforementioned standard’s, preference shall be given to products meeting the California Code of Regulations maximum allowable Volatile Organic Compounds

(VOC) levels for the appropriate cleaning product category(California Air Resource Board/California

Code of Regulations (CCR), Tile 17 CCR Section 94509 – (Topic cited; Standards for consumer products at www.calregs.com).

Products including, but not limited to, cleaners, adhesives, sealants, solvents, and replacement fixtures and equipment - if applicable, must meet the sustainability standards for products listed in the Green

Products Compilation (sftool.gov ) see Exhibit 4. With the exceptions listed below. The Green Products

Compilation lists all of the products that Federal agencies are required by statute to purchase green:

a. Green Seal standard GS-34 shall apply to degreasers

b. Green Products Compilation (sftool.gov) shall apply to industrial and institutional cleaning prod-ucts [this covers concentrate issue]. The California Code of Regulations maximum allowable

VOC levels for the appropriate product category (California Air Resource Board/California Code of Regulations (CCR), Tile 17 CCR Section 94509 – (Topic cited; Standards for consumer prod-ucts at www.calregs.com).

H.12.2 Reporting Contractor shall track the following green purchasing elements and report on purchases as specified in the environmental reporting section and Exhibit 2 of this specification.

H.12.3 Recycle Content Certification

In accordance with the FAR 52.223-9, Certification and Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material

Content for EPA-Designated Items purchased for the performance of work with this Contract, the

Contractor shall provide to the CO or their designee the required certification and estimate at Contract completion.

H.13. ASBESTOS AWARENESS TRAINING

The Contractor shall ensure that all employees, including replacement workers, receive asbestos training and refresher training in accordance with CFR 40-763 and 29 CFR 1910. The Contractor shall follow all instructions for each asbestos class job as outlined in 29 CFR 1910. The training shall be conducted, at no additional expense to the Government, at least 60 calendar days after the start date of the Contract.

The Contractor shall submit written certification to the CO or their designee within 5 days of the completion of training.

H.14. UNIFORMS

All trade workers shall wear a uniform with the Contractor's logo while working within the building.

H.15. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

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H.15.1 Personnel Training

The Contractor shall establish training program to assure employees working in a Federal building have the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the work required by this Contract. The Contractor shall provide training and/or document training that conforms to the core competencies of the Federal

Buildings Personnel Training Act of 2010 and provide documentation to the CO or designee.

H.15.1.1 Re-Tuning Training

The Contractor must ensure that all Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Supervisors, Operating

Engineers, HVAC Mechanics, and Control Technician employees, including replacement workers, receive Building Re-Tuning Training, (http://retuningtraining.labworks.org/training/lms/), a 5-6 hour on line course and refresher training every two years in accordance with the Federal Buildings Personnel

Training Act of 2010. The training must be conducted, at no additional expense to the Government, at least 60 calendar days after the start date of the Contract. The Contractor must submit written certification to the CO or their designee within 5 days of the completion of training for each employee identified above.

H.15.2 Qualifications of Project Manager and Onsite Supervisory Personnel

H.15.2.1 Qualifications of Project Manager The Project Manager shall possess at a minimum at least 5 years of recent (within the past 7 years) experience in the management and supervision of building mechanical maintenance operations for buildings of the approximate size and characteristics of the buildings to be covered by this Contract. A detailed resume containing the information specified in this document shall be submitted to the CO or their designee for approval prior to the assignment of the project manager to the Contract. Both new and replacement project manager’s shall meet these qualification standards. Minimally, the resume shall contain:

a. The full name of the proposed project manager.

b. A detailed description of the previous 7 years’ employment history of the proposed project manager.

c. The names and addresses of the companies for whom the proposed project manager worked for the past 7 years, along with the names and telephone numbers of the immediate supervisors.

H.15.2.2 Qualifications of Onsite Supervisor

The Onsite Supervisor shall also possess at least 5 years of recent (within the past 7 years) experience in directing operation and maintenance of equipment in a supervisory capacity for equipment of the approximate size, complexity, and other characteristics of the equipment to be operated and maintained under this Contract. A detailed resume containing the information specified in this document shall be submitted to the CO or their designee for approval prior to the assignment of any supervisor to the

Contract. Both new and replacement onsite supervisors shall meet these qualification standards.

Minimally the resume shall contain:

a. The full name of the proposed supervisor.

b. A detailed description of the previous 7 years’ employment history of the proposed supervisor.

c. The names and addresses of the companies for whom the proposed supervisor worked for the past 7 years, along with the names and telephone numbers of the immediate supervisors.

H.15.3 Qualifications of Technicians

General Requirements Technicians engaged in the work to be accomplished under this contract, except for general maintenance workers and laborers, must possess at least 5 years of recent (within the past 7 years) experience in the operation and maintenance of equipment and systems comparable in complexity to systems covered by http://retuningtraining.labworks.org/training/lms/ this contract. All personnel or sub-contractor personnel must possess all required registrations, certifications and licenses required by State and local jurisdictions, and any specific requirements noted below. The Contractor shall provide to the CO or their designee documentation of the certificates of training, licenses, and permits for all new employees not later than 7 days prior to that person beginning work under the terms of this contract. The Contractor shall ensure that all certificates of training, licenses, permits, and bonds are current and valid. All offers must include documentation and proof of any required certifications (e.g., including certification number and expiration date) and qualifications for each employee.

H.15.3.1 Qualifications of Fire Alarm System Technicians

a. Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance or repair of fire alarm systems shall be certified by the National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) and possess at least a NICET Level 2

(Associate Engineering Technician) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Fire Alarm

Systems. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the NICET level certification number and expiration date for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing fire alarm system preventative maintenance and repair services required under the terms of this contract.

b. Technicians modifying the programming software of the fire alarm system shall also be factory trained and certified by the system manufacturer for the specific type and brand of fire alarm system being serviced. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the factory trained certification number and expiration date for each specific manufacturer’s equipment for each technician responsible for performing programming of the fire alarm system.

H.15.3.2 Qualifications of Water-Based Fire Suppression System Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance or repair of water-based fire suppression systems shall be certified by the National Institute for

Certification in Engineering Technologies (NICET) and possess at least a NICET Level 2 (Associate

Engineering Technician) in Fire Protection Engineering Technology, Inspection, and Testing of Water-

Based Systems. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the NICET level certification number and expiration date for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing water-based fire suppression system preventative maintenance and repair services required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.3 Qualifications of Dry Chemical and Wet Chemical Extinguishing System Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and preventive maintenance of dry chemical and wet chemical extinguishing systems shall be trained in the manufacturer requirements and have passed a test confirming the individual’s knowledge and competence on these systems. The

Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained and passed a test, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing dry chemical and wet chemical extinguishing system preventative maintenance and repair services required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.4 Qualifications of Clean Agent Fire Extinguisher System Technicians

Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of clean agent fire extinguisher systems shall be trained in all aspects of safety related to the systems and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from a manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of clean agent fire extinguisher systems required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.5 Qualifications of Halogenated Extinguishing System Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, maintenance, decommissioning and removal of halogenated extinguishing systems shall be trained in all aspects of safety related to halon systems and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from a manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The

Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, maintenance, decommissioning and removal of halogenated extinguishing systems required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.6 Qualifications of Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing System Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, maintenance of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems shall be trained all aspects of safety related to carbon dioxide extinguishing systems, the operation and functions performed, and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from an equipment manufacturer, installation company, or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of carbon dioxide extinguishing systems required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.7 Qualifications of Ventilation System Fire Extinguishing System Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, maintenance of fire extinguishing systems shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining ventilation systems from an equipment manufacturer. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire extinguishing systems required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.8 Qualifications of Smoke Control Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke control systems shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from a manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of smoke control systems required under the terms of this contract.

H. 15.3.9 Qualification of Fire Damper, Smoke Damper, and Combination Fire/Smoke Damper

Technicians

Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire dampers, smoke dampers, radiation dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from an equipment manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire dampers, smoke dampers, radiation dampers, and combination fire/smoke dampers required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.10 Qualifications of Fire-rated and Smoke Door Assemblies Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire-rated door assemblies and smoke door assemblies shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from an equipment manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee he certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire-rated door assemblies and smoke door assemblies required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.11 Qualifications of Portable Fire Extinguisher Technicians Technicians performing contract work involving the preventive maintenance and recharging of portable fire extinguishers shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for the specific type and brand of portable fire extinguisher being services or possess a current training test certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained and passed a test, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing dry chemical and wet chemical extinguishing system preventative maintenance and repair services required under the terms of this contract. Please note that these requirements do not apply to persons performing 30-day (i.e., monthly) inspections to determine if the unit is in place, charged, and ready for use.

H.15.3.12 Qualification of Emergency and Standby Power System Technicians

Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from an equipment manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency and standby power systems required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.13 Qualifications of Emergency Lighting Equipment and Exit Signage Technicians

Technicians performing contract work involving the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency lighting equipment and exit signage shall be trained and possess a current training certificate for inspecting, testing, and maintaining these components from an equipment manufacturer or a certificate by an organization acceptable to the CO. The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the certification document and expiration date, issued by the equipment manufacture or testing organization confirming the technician has been trained, for each field technician and inspector responsible for performing the inspection, testing, and maintenance of emergency lighting equipment and exit signage required under the terms of this contract.

H.15.3.14 Qualifications of HVAC Technicians

All HVAC personnel designated to work on, operate, maintain, and (or) repair HVAC equipment or systems shall have 3 years of verified field experience, possess a HVAC specialty electrical license 06B, a EPA 608 Certification Type 2 or greater and one or more of the following certifications or equivalency:

a. North American Technician Excellence (N.A.T.E.) HVACR Service Technician Certification

b. HVAC Excellence Professional Level Certification

c. UA Star HVACR Mastery Certification

H.15.3.15 Qualifications of AMS, BAS Technicians All Contract personnel involved in the operation, adjustment, and maintenance of all BAS systems including energy management systems, modern converged technologies (Smart and Sustainable

Building Technologies) must be trained and qualified. The Contractor shall provide to the CO or their designee documentation of the level of experience, including any certificates of training, for all employees who will be involved in this function. This includes, but is not limited to, skill sets involving Internet Protocol (IP) based Building Automation Systems (BAS), Information Technology

(IT) Ethernet networks, and Building Management expertise to effectively understand and recommend troubleshooting procedures in the new converged technologies environment.

Contractors shall hire well-rounded resources capable of understanding converged technologies to better facilitate troubleshooting and building systems problem resolution.

The Contractor shall be proficient in applicable controls systems (e.g. JCI, Honeywell, Siemens, Delta, Automated Logic, Alerton, and Tridium). The Contractor shall be aware of building systems running on

GSA IP Enterprise Network and capable of initiating trouble shooting if network communications is suspect. This means being familiar with procedure for logging GSA IT Help Desk ticket and following up to ensure ticket is being worked by assigned party. Some familiarization with the use of Integrated

Control systems, GSA IP Addresses, function of network routers, function of network switches, networks communications, and BAS software will be necessary.

All BAS Technicians shall be certified in the building-specific integrated system controls certification

(i.e. Tridium Niagara, JCI/Metasys, Siemens Apogee, etc.). GSA’s intent is to align the correct BAS technician certification for the BAS installed in the building.

H.15.3.16 Qualifications of Electrical Technicians Technicians performing Sub-Contract work involving inspections, testing, and maintenance of the electrical switch gear must meet the qualification requirements of the American National Standards

Institute/International Electrical Testing Association ETT-2015, Standard for Certification of Electrical

Testing Technicians and hold at least a Level 3 or 4 (See Exhibit 13).

The Contractor shall provide documentation to the CO or their designee on qualifications identified in this standard. Certification can be obtained through; the ANSI/NETA Certification program (http://www.netaworld.org/press-release/251) or Electrical Testing Technician Certification

Institute. (http://www.netaworld.org/certification)

H.15.4 Submission of Resumes for New Employees The Contractor shall submit to the CO or their designee the resumes of all personnel before they begin work during the performance periods of the Contract. The CO or their designee may deny permission to employ personnel if qualifications indicate a material degradation from the skill levels indicated in the

Contractor’s proposal for the Contract, or if skills or reliability concerns are such that the CO or their designee believes the protection of building equipment may be jeopardized.

H.15.5 State Licensing All personnel shall be licensed and certified, or become licensed and certified within 90 calendar days of beginning employment, to perform work within their normal duties, where such licensing is required by the State for non-Federal locations. Contractor personnel shall also conform to all other licensing and certification requirements as described elsewhere in this document or in the Public Buildings Service

Operations and Maintenance Standards.

H.15.6 Compliance with Federal, State, and Local Codes The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and Local laws, regulations and codes.

The Contractor is responsible for determining which requirements are applicable, and complying http://www.netaworld.org/certification appropriately; the Contractor may ask advice of the CO or their designee in this regard. GSA also has a policy of voluntary conformity to certain State and Local code requirements even when permission or approvals from Local regulators are not required; the Contractor shall ask the advice of the CO or their designee when such issues arise.

H.16. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED MATERIALS

The following items are furnished by the Government:

a. Electrical power at existing outlets for the Contractor to operate equipment that is necessary in the conduct of its work.

b. Hot and cold water as necessary, limited to the normal supply provided in the building. No special heating or cooling of the water will be provided.

c. Space in the building, including locker rooms, if available. Any existing equipment within GSA space, such as lockers, tables, benches, chairs, etc., placed within the building by the

Government may be used by the Contractor during the term of the Contract, provided authorization is received…