MACC_IDIQ_SOW_(Draft).doc

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

MUTLIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT (MACC)

AT

BEALE AFB, CA

24 July 2015

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

FOR

MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONSTRACT (MACC) IDIQ

AT

BEALE AFB CA

SECTION 1 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 Objective……………………………………………………………………………………….

1.2 Scope of Work…………………………………………………………………………

1.3 Contractor Organization……………………………………………………………………….. 4

1.4 Project Design……………………………………………………………………………...…..

1.5 Design and Construction Efforts………………………………………………………………. 5

1.6 Project Administration………………………………………………………………………

1.7 On/Off Ramp Procedures………………………………………………………………………

1.8 Task Order Management……………………………………………………………………

1.9 Contract Administration………………………………………………………………………..9

1.10Task Order Procedures…………………………………………………………………..……10

SECTION 2: SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS

2.1 Project Environmental Goals…………………………………………………………………...

2.2 Salvage Material and Equipment…………………………………………….………………...

2.3 Availability of CADD Drawing Files……...……………………………..……………………

2.4 Electrical Safety Requirements………………………………………………………………...

2.5 High Voltage Work……………………………………………………………………………. 14

2.6 Control of Hazardous Energy (Lockout/Tagout)………………………………………………

SECTION 3: GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 Performance Hours…………………..………………………………………………………

3.2 Safety……….……………………………………………………………………………..……

SECTION 4: ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 Material Approval Submittals………………………………………………………………….16

4.2 Preconstruction Submittals……………………………………………………………………..16

4.3 Operations and Maintenance Submittals….……………………………………………...…….16

4.4 Listing of Warranty Items..……………………………………………………………………..

4.5 Construction Site Maintenance…………………………………………………………………

4.7 Security/Base Access………...…………………………………………………………………

4.8 Work in Special Security Areas..……………………………………………………………….

4.9 Air Field Safety…………………………………………………………………………………..17

SECTION 5: TECHNICAL REFERENCES

5.1 General Guidance……………………………………………………………..………………...18

SECTION 1

DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

1.1 OBJECTIVE:

The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, quality control, and other items necessary to design, manage and accomplish a range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects on Real Property. Construction will be performed primarily at Beale Air Force Base (BAFB), California, located approximately eight (8) miles east of Marysville, CA. Project locations may include off base sites such as Oroville, Lincoln and Point Arena. Task Orders (TO) will be issued under this contract to define specific project requirements.

1.2 SCOPE OF WORK: The work shall include, but is not limited to construction, repair, replacement and installation on various facilities, such as buildings, runways, airfields, taxiways, aprons, roads, parking lots, and utilities. The buildings on base range from large industrial buildings to support Intelligence operations to office space, warehouses, computer facilities, dining facilities, dormitories, medical facilities and other community support facilities such as the base exchange and commissary. The utilities on base include but are not limited to water supply, storage and distribution, wastewater collection and treatment, storm sewers, electrical distribution and backup generation, Petroleum, Oil, and Lubricants (POL) storage and hydrant fueling, and natural gas distribution.

Contractors may be contacted to augment base or other local civil engineering functional experts for “Emergency” work under this IDIQ. If notified, response time for “Emergency” work is within 24 hours following notification by the Contracting Officer.

1.3 CONTRACTOR ORGANIZATION: The prime construction contractor shall form a partnership with an Architect-Engineering (A-E) design team to meet the requirements of each TO, if in-house design capabilities are not practicable. The contractor’s organizational approach shall be integrated with the design team to provide comprehensive design capabilities including assessment, analysis, planning, management and quality control to ensure a completely functional and finished product. The contractor shall not change teaming members unless approved by the Contracting Officer (CO).

1.4 PROJECT DESIGN: Construction may not begin until the final design documents are approved in writing from the CO. Once the design is approved, design changes are not allowed without Government approval. In emergency cases, “fast-tracked” projects (projects which start construction prior to 100% design completion) will be clearly defined in the TO with various fast-tracked phases. In case of a fast-tracked project, construction may start only upon completion and approval of the design phases as defined in the TO.

1.5 DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION EFFORTS: The TO will specify the design effort required based on project requirements. A particular project may have one or more types of design effort depending on the various technical areas, disciplines, and features of the project.

1.5.1 Complete Design Effort Required: The contractor shall develop project design documentation including drawings, specifications, design analysis, etc. representative of a 35%, 65%, 95% or 100% design effort (as identified within the individual TOs). Upon completion of design, and upon acceptance by the Government, construction execution shall commence and be completed in accordance with (IAW) TO requirements

1.5.2 Consummate Design Effort Required: The contractor will be provided a previously accomplished preliminary/ intermediate design effort (e.g. 35% / 65%) including available drawings, specifications, and/or design analysis, etc. which is to be further developed into a 100% final design effort. Upon completion of design, and upon acceptance by the Government, construction execution shall commence and be completed IAW TO requirements.

1.5.3 Construction Effort Only: The contractor will be provided 100% completed design documentation (i.e. drawings, specifications, and/or design analysis, etc.) to initiate and complete construction execution IAW TO requirements.

1.6 PROJECT ADMINISTRATION

1.6.1 Contractor Personnel Responsibilities:

1.6.1.1 Project Manager: The Project Manager (PM) shall be responsible for the overall management of each task performed under this contract and shall be the primary Point of Contact (POC) for contractual issues. The PM shall be assigned by the contractor upon award of each TO. The PM shall be responsible for ensuring that effective systems are developed to meet the objectives of the required tasks. The PM shall also ensure that quality work is completed on schedule and within the allocated budget.

1.6.1.2 Project Superintendent: The Project Superintendent shall evaluate the requirements on specific TOs and shall develop and implement a plan to meet those requirements. The Project Superintendent shall be the primary POC during construction. The contractor shall notify the CO in writing of the intended Project Superintendent at the Pre-Construction Conference and before the issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP). If the Project Superintendent is changed during the TO Period of Performance (PoP), the contractor shall notify the CO in writing of the intended replacement. The designated superintendent or delegated representative shall be on site anytime construction work is being performed. The Superintendent shall ensure at least one qualified supervisor capable of reading, writing, and conversing fluently in the English language is on the job site during working hours.

1.6.1.3 Architect-Engineering (A-E) Professional: The A-E professional must be licensed and registered in the state of California to practice in the applicable field. Experience is not a valid substitute for a professional license.

1.6.2 Emergency Contact Information: The contractor shall provide the CO and the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) with the names of a primary and alternate PMs or contacts with telephone numbers, in case of emergency.

1.6.3 Standards of Dress: The contractor’s employees shall present a clean, neat appearance and be easily recognized as contractor employees. This may be accomplished by wearing distinctive clothing, bearing the name of the company, and/or by wearing appropriate badges which contain the company name and the employee’s name. Clothing or badges shall be provided by the contractor.

1.6.4 Removal of Contractor’s Employees: The contractor agrees to utilize only experienced, responsible and capable people in the performance of work. The CO may require that the contractor remove employees who endanger persons or property, whose continued employment under this contract is inconsistent with the interest of military security, or who are determined by the CO or COR as being incapable of rendering the services IAW this contract.

1.6.5 The contractor shall identify on a SF 1413 all subcontractors (including second-tier) that are performing work that meet the qualifications identified in the Statement of Work as part of the Contractor's Bid Proposal.

1.7 ON/OFF RAMP PROCEDURES

1.7.1 The Government will ensure that an adequate number of contractors are available at all times to achieve effective competition on all task orders.

1.7.2 Contract holders are expected, in good faith, to participate in the task order competitions, and if successful, to deliver quality projects on time and on cost, to include management and supervision of subcontractors. If for any reason, a contractor cannot participate in a competition, the contractor shall provide written notice to the CO of the reason(s) for non-participation prior to proposal due date. Before the exercise of any option period(s), the Government will evaluate all contractors' participation rates, reason(s) for non-participation, and performance evaluations for task orders completed or in effect. Failure to participate in good faith and/or an overall annual performance assessment rating of Marginal or Unsatisfactory may result in the contractor being off-ramped from the multiple award program. An off-ramp decision results in contract expiration on the anniversary date of the basic contract and no remaining option period(s) being exercised.

1.7.2 In the event contractor(s) are off-ramped, the Government reserves the right to on-ramp contractor(s) to maintain a pool of up to five contractors. On-ramp contractors will be selected based on initial evaluation results from the basic multiple award solicitation in order of ranking. Selected on-ramp contractors will be subject to a performance validation review. Contractor(s) must be active in the System for Award Management and otherwise in compliance with the original multiple award solicitation. If found in compliance, on-ramp contractors may be offered a bi-lateral IDIQ contract with original guaranteed minimum and allowed to compete on future task order projects.

1.8 TASK ORDER MANAGEMENT: The contractor shall implement the full range of work required for each TO and in accordance with (IAW) all applicable compliance documents. The contractor shall supply all labor, equipment, and materials necessary to accomplish the work assigned unless otherwise specified in each TO.

1.8.1 Task Order Issuance Procedures

(1) Work under this contract will be ordered by written task orders issued on DD Form 1155 (Order for Supplies or Services) to the contractor by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Task order numbers will consist of the basic contract number followed by a 4-digit supplemental task order number. The task order number must be reflected on all correspondence related to the task order.

(3) The Government will not be obligated to reimburse the contractor for work performed, items delivered, or any costs incurred, nor shall the contractor be obligated to perform, deliver, or otherwise incur costs except as authorized by duly executed task orders.

(4) Task orders will be firm fixed price and clearly define the specific services to be performed or the performance desired. Each task order may contain additional, site or project specific, provisions. Any such additional provisions shall be a part of the Request for Proposal.

(5) Task order projects may be non-complex performance-oriented tasks requiring minimal design, may be complex construction requiring design development for design-build construction, or any combination thereof. Any estimated quantities provided in project documents are considered informational only. Contractors must validate quantities and all features of work necessary to deliver a complete and functional project. The task order may or may not have traditional plans and specifications but may include sketches, and requests for catalog cuts, and other submittals. The following describes the procedures for each type of requirement the task order could present:

(a) Contractor-Provided Design/Design Build: MACC Contractors shall provide an initial ‘Concept’ design consisting of drawings, sketches, outline specifications, design analysis, and/or other documentation as required by the task order Statement of Work. MACC Contractors shall also provide a price proposal and may be required to include a proposed performance period. The Government will evaluate submitted proposals in accordance with task order requirements. Only the successful offeror will be required to proceed with subsequent design effort (i.e. 35%, 65%, 95% and/or 100% as stated in each task order) and execute construction.

(b) Government-Provided Design/Design-Build: MACC Contractors shall be provided a ‘Concept’ design, consisting of drawings, sketches, outline specifications, design analysis and/or other documentation as required by the task order Statement of Work. Based on the ‘Concept’ design, MACC Contractors shall provide a price proposal and may be required to include a proposed performance period. The Government will evaluate the submitted proposals in accordance with task order requirements. Only the successful offeror will be required to proceed with subsequent design effort (i.e. 35%, 65%, 95% and/or 100% as stated in each task order) and execute construction.

(c) Construction Only: MACC Contractors shall be provided a previously accomplished design which may be representative of a 35%, 65%, 95% or 100% design consisting of drawings, specifications, design analysis and/or other documentation as required by the task order Statement of Work. Based on this completed design, MACC Contractors shall provide a price proposal and may be required to include a proposed performance period (as stated in each task order). The Government will evaluate submitted price proposals in accordance with task order requirements. Only the successful offeror will proceed with construction. The design levels stated above are defined in the basic MACC Statement of Work.

(6) Task order solicitations will provide contractors with as much information as possible regarding the existing conditions of the site and any pre-existing structures.

(7) Contractors will provide a price proposal and a proposed performance period. The Government will evaluate submitted proposals according to criteria specified in the task order request for proposal (RFP). Only the successful offeror will be required to proceed with subsequent design effort, if required, and execute construction.

(8) Task orders may be modified by the Contracting Officer. Modifications to task orders will be issued on Standard Form (SF) 30 and cite the task order number.

(9) Submission of proposals for task orders is not required. However, contractors are required to contact the Contracting Officer within two days after receipt of task order RFP if a contractor will not participate in the walk-through or submit a proposal on a task order. Failure by Offerors to participate responsibly in Site Visits and submit proposals may result in the Government not exercising the option to extend the contract or exclusion of the contractor from further competition.

1.8.2 Task Order Performance Period: Performance periods will be negotiated for each individual task order. Once awarded Notice to Proceed for Construction, the successful contractor shall submit for approval all work schedules to the Contracting Officer within ten calendar days after start of work unless otherwise specified. The reports contemplated by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, and AF Form 3065, Contract Progress Report. This requirement is applicable to a TO with a minimum performance period of 60 calendar days and a minimum dollar value of $150K, unless otherwise specified by Contracting Officer.

1.8.3 Material Approval Submittal Form (AF Form 3000)

The contractor AF Form 3000, as contemplated by the Materials and Workmanship Clause, shall submit all material and articles requiring approval. In addition the contractor is reminded that an individual within the company who has the authority to make the certification must sign the certification on the AF Form 3000.

1.8.4 Bonds: Performance and Payment Bonds/Alternative Payment Protection. Per FAR Clause 52.228-15 entitled, “Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (Jul 2000),” the contractor shall be required to furnish a Performance Bonds (Standard Form 25) and a Payment Bond (Standard Form 25-A), each with good and sufficient surety and sureties, acceptable to the Government within 14 calendar days after award. Payment protection shall be required for task orders between $25,000 and $100,000. The Contractor may use alternate payment protection for task orders between $25,000 and $100,000.

*NOTE: A Notice to Proceed will not be issued and no work shall begin until good and sufficient surety has been received and accepted by the Contracting Officer.

1.8.5 Alternate Payment Protection: For task orders between $25,000 and $100,000, the Contractor shall provide one of the following alternative payment protections (IAW FAR 52.228-13):

(1) Payment Bond

(2) Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC)

1.8.6 Utility Services: The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, and charges will be made in accordance with the clause entitled “Availability and Use of Utility Services” (Contract Clause 52.236-14). The following utilities will be available: Electricity, Sewer, and Water.

1.8.7 Estimated Quantities: There may be estimated quantity line items for this project. For those estimated quantity line items, the contractor shall maintain a daily usage log and delivery/disposal tickets, if applicable. The contractor shall ensure that the superintendent/project manager and the government inspector sign the log. Copies of the signed log and applicable tickets must be provided to the Contracting Officer with each invoice for estimated quantities.

1.8.8 Meetings: The contractor shall perform a site visit and/or attend a pre-proposal conference, a post- award conference, pre-performance conference, or pre-construction conference as specified in the TO. The contractor also shall attend and/or support meetings and teleconferences to discuss technical or regulatory issues and project progress and status. Meetings will include purposes such as contract discussion, progress reviews, planning, design reviews, construction reviews, project status, and the general exchange of information concerning current and future activities. The contractor shall prepare briefings with all applicable material and minutes for all meetings attended.

1.8.9 Notification: The contractor shall immediately notify the CO and COR of critical issues that may affect the contract performance and/or human health and the environment. The types of issues that require notification include, but are not limited to, health risks, spills, improper utility location, differing site conditions, changes in critical personnel, and identification of hazardous materials, e.g. asbestos

1.8.10 Work Clearance / Digging Permit: To avoid damaging any underground utilities the contractor will be issued a work clearance request (work/dig permit) by 9 CES/CEN. The contractor shall request, obtain and maintain a work/dig permit required for any excavation, grading, or road patching work deeper than three inches (3"), prior to beginning construction. Contractor must obtain a Underground Service Alert (USA) number for this permit prior to work commencing. USA limits the number of work locations for each permit to three, however, one general location may have several sub-locations such as at each corner of an intersection or the front and back of a facility. Depending on the project and determination by USA, the contractor is responsible for obtaining/requesting as many digging permits as required for a particular task order or contract.

1.8.10.1 The Air Force uses an electronic Work Clearance Request, also called a Digging Permit (AF Form 103). All Work Clearance Requests will be initiated and processed electronically. The contractor shall initiate the Work Clearance Request at 9 CES/CEN via the project manager and AF project inspector. The contractor must provide all information for the permit form with pertinent project information, including legible name, phone number, and e-mail address (if available) of contractor point of contact, contract number, brief description of work to be done and dimensions of excavation. The contractor must attach a plan showing the exact location and dimensions of the respective work with a "North" arrow (contract drawings with areas highlighted is acceptable).

1.8.10.2 As a part of the Work Clearance Request process, the contractor shall be required to mark all locations of excavation work on site with white spray paint or stakes with flagging. Existing utilities will be marked in the field by the respective agency in proposed construction areas. Utilities marked by the government will be repaired by the contractor at their expense if they are damaged by the contractor. The contractor is required to maintain these markings (or reference points) so that the pertinent agency does not have to duplicate their work for the duration of the project. Additional remarking of the project site could result in a fee to the contractor. Since the processing of a package of permits may take up to two weeks or more, the contractor must plan work accordingly.

1.8.11 Permits: The contractor shall develop, coordinate, and assist in applying for and obtaining all, federal, state, local, and other applicable permits, access, agreements, licenses, and certifications required to perform and complete each TO. The contractor shall maintain a library of these documents at the contractor’s site office on base as well as the corporate facility handling each TO. The contractor shall comply with all applicable permit conditions. Examples of on-site permit include, but are not limited to Borrow Permits, Excavation Permits, Welding Permits, and Burn Permits. Additional environmental review may be required depending on the location of the proposed project. This additional environmental review may extend the timeframe prior to construction significantly. See Appendix 1 for further details on the environmental review process. A Work Clearance Request, coordinated and approved on for AF 103, must be obtained prior to commencement of any work.

1.8.12 As-Built Drawings and Global Information Systems (GIS) Updates: The contractor shall establish and update the GIS and/or Auto Computer Aided Design (AutoCAD) (2010 or later as approved by the CO) files as specified in each TO. GIS software shall provide a repository system to store subsurface data, contour concentrations, utility locations, etc. GIS software shall be compatible with appropriate systems as specified. The contractor shall use the version of ACAD used by the base and the drawings shall follow Beale Design Compatibility Guide Standards. All drawings shall use the ACAD Standard borders and title sheets. The contractor shall provide data in electronic format or as specified in each TO. Software in support of this effort shall conform to Air Force (AF)/Department of Defense (DoD) standards for systems design, development and planning procedures for the pertinent disciplines identified in the project tasks. The contractor shall provide As-Built drawings in ACAD bound format, that show the revisions made to the drawings.

1.8.13 Geospatial/Mapping Data Requirements: Geospatial/mapping data may be required to be submitted for some projects associated with this contract. This includes, but is not limited to, structure footprints, utilities, streets, infrastructure, survey data, etc.

1.8.14 A list of entities which require attribute data in the geospatial/mapping system may include:

Telecommunications:

a. Telecommunications handholes

b. Telecommunications ductbanks

c. Telecommunications conduits

d. Telephone cables

e. Telephone pedestals

f. Telephone cabinets

g. Cable Television cables

h. Cable Television pedestals

i. Cable Television amplifiers

Electrical:

a.

Pole and tower locations b.

Electrical manholes and junction boxes c.

Electrical cable d.

Electrical transformers e.

Electrical substations f.

Electrical capacitors g.

Electrical ductbanks h.

Electrical conduits i.

Electrical meters j.

Electrical pedestals k.

Electrical switches l.

Street lights

1.9 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION:

1.9.1 Contracting Officer (CO): Government official authorized to enter into, make changes to, or terminate contracts on behalf of the United States (US) Government. COs are responsible for ensuring performance of all necessary requirements of the contract, to ensure compliance with the terms of the contract, and safeguard the interests of the US Government in its contractual relationships.

1.9.2 Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The COR, acting in the capacity of Construction Inspector or Project Manager, will evaluate the contractor’s performance and to monitor and ensure technical, design requirements and progress schedules are met. The COR is not authorized to enter into any agreements, obligate the Government or direct any changes to the contract.

1.9.3 Modifications: Only the CO is authorized to execute modifications on behalf of the Government. Other Government personnel shall not execute contract modifications, act in such a manner as to cause the contractor to believe that they have the authority to bind the Government or direct or encourage the contractor to perform work that should be the subject of a contract modification. In cases where the CO receives a request for additional work, revisions to requirements, schedule changes, etc. the CO will make the final determination as to the appropriateness of the request.

1.9.4 Notice of Constructive Changes: No verbal statement by the CO, authorized representative of the CO, or any Government representative shall constitute a change order under the changes clause of this contract, or entitle the contractor(s) to an equitable adjustment of the price or delivery schedule. The only valid changes to the contract are issued in writing and signed by the CO.

1.9.5 Coordination and Access to Site: Coordination with affected facility occupants (Using

Agency) shall be made through the Contracting Officer (CO) or duly appointed representative

(e.g. Contract Administrator or Construction Inspector) to assist the Contractor in completing the work with minimum interference and inconvenience.

1.9.6 Administrative Field Offices and Material Storage Trailers: The contractor shall submit a request to the Contracting Officer in writing for the use of a field office or material storage trailer. The Contractor’s trailer/field office shall be in “like new” condition. The Contracting Officer will designate the exact location for the contractor’s storage area. Upon Contracting Officer’s approval, buildings and structures, which are part of the contract, may be used for storage providing the space is not required for the occupancy and the contractor accepts full responsibility for storage therein.

1.9.7 Once an exact location has been determined, the contractor can use all approved and available services (i.e., electricity, water, and sewage) at the storage area. The Contracting Officer will inform the contractor whether or not the Government shall be reimbursed (and at what rate structure) for any or all such services.

1.9.8 Staging/Material Storage Area(s): The requirement for lay-down areas (staging areas) associated with a Task Order shall be dependent upon the size of project and in accordance with specific criteria as detailed in the Task Order. Prior to starting work, the Contractor shall submit site plans through the Contracting Officer for approval. The site plan shall show the layout and details of all temporary facilities planned for use on identified Task Order. The plan shall include the location of the safety and construction fences, location of all site trailers, equipment and material storage areas, construction entrances, trash dumpsters, temporary sanitary facilities, and worker parking areas as required by the Task Order. All items in the staging area shall be removed within 30 days when no longer needed or when the contract is completed. Exceptions shall be requested in writing to the Contracting Officer.

1.10 TASK ORDER PROCEDURES:

1.10.1 Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR): A TOPR will be issued to each of the contractors by the CO when the project is identified. The TOPR may not have traditional plans and specifications but will include a TO Statement of Work (SOW). The TO SOW will include a list of work elements and/or sketches that define the project and state the Government requirements. All attachments to the TOPR, if applicable, will be considered to be a part of the project scope of work. A site visit will be held by the Government and the contractors as requested in the TOPR, to discuss all conditions and details of the work. Contractor clarification/questions shall be submitted in writing IAW TO proposal instructions.

1.10.2 Submission of TOPR: The contractors shall be requested to submit the TO proposal to the issuing office within the period stated in the TOPR which may consist of:

(1) Technical Proposal. Concept sketches or drawings for proposed methods, performance schedule of design and construction, proposed technical approach/solution, list of required work elements, management approach, key personnel and/or subcontractors, catalogs, and/or other material submittals.

(2) Price Proposal. The price proposal for the design and construction cost.

(3) Past Performance. Recent and relevant performance information may be required. Definitions of "recent" and “relevant” will be specified in the TOPR for each project.

The TO proposals shall be prepared at no cost to the Government, and are not reimbursable by the Government.

1.10.3 TOPR Evaluation Criteria: Individual TOs will be competed equally among all awardees after award of the seed project IAW FAR 16.505(b), Fair Opportunity. Task orders will be firm fixed price and will clearly define the specific work required. Typically, projects will range between $2,000 and $15,000,000 with awards to be made on a best value basis determined by Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA), Performance Price Tradeoff (PPT), or Low Price. Specific instruction to offerors and evaluation criteria for individual TOs will be specified in the TOPR. The source selection method will be selected at the discretion of the Government in consideration of the project scope, complexity, magnitude, and urgency.

1.10.4 Competition: Only contractors awarded contract as a result of this RFP will compete for subsequent task orders. Contractors are encouraged to participate in all site visits and submit proposals. To execute fiscal year end projects, the Government may solicit offers for projects for which funds are not certified or readily available. Submission of proposals for these acquisitions is discretionary and will have no negative impact on the contractor.

Occasionally, (generally during the last quarter of the fiscal year), the Government will solicit offers for projects for which funds are not certified or readily available. Air Combat Command refers to these acquisitions as “Advance Contracting Authority (ACA)” or “Normal Straddle Bid (NSB)” projects. Under ACA, funds are not available and may not become available. The Government makes no promise to award a contract. If funds do not become available for ACA projects, the RFP is cancelled and no award is made. Under NSB, funds may be available in the current fiscal year or the next fiscal year. If a contract is not awarded in the current fiscal year, it will be awarded in the following fiscal year (see AFFARS MP5332.7, Contract Funding). Submission of proposals for these acquisitions is at the sole discretion of the respective MACC Contractors and their declination to participate in any or all such solicitations will not reflect negatively upon them. This includes projects that are in whole or in part ACA projects.

1.10.4.1 Unless the Contracting Officer applies the exceptions noted below, each task order will be awarded, as a result of competition to the contractor who offers the best value to the Government considering task order evaluation criteria.

1.10.4.2 The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award a task order without competition based upon a determination that:

(1) The agency need for the supplies or services are so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays;

(2) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services being ordered are unique or highly specialized;

(3) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

1.10.5 Competition: All the contractors will be solicited for each project. The contractors are encouraged to participate in all site visits and submit all proposals. Repetitive failure by contractors to participate responsibly in site visits and proposal submissions may result in the Government’s exclusion of the contractor from further competition under the contract, or not exercising the option to extend the contract of any such contractor.

1.10.6 Unless the CO applies the exceptions per Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 16.505(b)(2), each TO will be awarded, as a result of competition to the contractor who offers the best value to the Government considering the criteria specified in the TO.

1.10.7 Performance Evaluations: At the conclusion of each TO or other times as determined appropriate by the CO, the contractor’s performance evaluation will be made through the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS). The evaluation will take into account all aspects of the contractor’s performance. The contractor will be provided an opportunity to review and comment to the government evaluation result through the CPARS. The performance evaluations will have an impact on the award of future TOs and exercise of future option years under the contract.

SECTION 2

SPECIALIZED REQUIREMENTS

2.1 PROJECT ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS: The contractor shall distribute copies of the Environmental Goals to each subcontractor and the Contracting Officer. The overall goal for design, construction, and operation is to produce a task order that meets the functional program needs and incorporates the principles of sustainability.

Specifically:

(1) Preserve and restore the site ecosystem and biodiversity; avoid site degradation and erosion. Minimize offsite environmental impact.

(2) Use the minimum amount of energy, water, and materials feasible to meet the design intent. Select energy and water efficient equipment and strategies.

(3) Use environmentally preferable products and decrease toxicity level of materials used.

(4) Use renewable energy and material resources.

(5) Optimize operational performance (through commissioning efforts) in order to ensure energy efficient equipment operates as intended. Consider the durability, maintainability, and flexibility of building systems.

(6) Manage construction site and storage of materials to ensure no negative impact on the environmental quality of the project area.

(7) Reduce construction waste through reuse, recycling, and supplier take-back.

(8) Cost-effective reduction of solid waste through reuse, recycling, and other landfill diversion efforts is mandated by Executive Order 13423, DoD and Air Force policy and the Beale AFB Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan (ISWMP). The ISWMP is located on Beale’s eDASH website or contact 9 CES/CEIE for a copy.

2.1.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper collection, transport, and disposal of all construction and demolition debris resulting from the project, except for scrap metal. The Contractor shall ensure construction and demolition debris is removed from the site within the allowable storage time limits stated within Title 14 of the California Code of regulations (CCR). Material remaining on site past these limits is considered to be unlawfully disposed of unless done with proper permits in coordination with the Local Enforcement Agency.

2.1.1.1 The Contractor shall turn in scrap metals (copper pipe & wire, aluminum and sheet metal) to the 9 CES/CEIE Qualified Recycling Program. The Contractor shall contact the 9 CES/CEIE Recycling Program Manager at least 1 week prior to the start of the project to arrange for a scrap metal bin to be delivered to the Contractor's work site.

2.1.1.2 The Contractor shall segregate scrap metals and place in the scrap metal bin. The Contractor shall notify 9 CES/CEIE when bins need to be removed or replaced. Bins shall be removed and replaced within 48 hours of a request. The 9 CES/CEIE contact information for scrap metal turn-in will be provided to the contractor upon request.

2.1.2 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions: Notify the Contracting Officer at least 21 days prior to an outage so that the request can be approved by the Government. Each request shall state the system involved, area involved, approximate duration of outage, the nature of work involved, and any necessary sketches. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre-outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

2.1.2.1 Utility outages and connections required during the prosecution of work that affect existing systems shall be arranged for at the convenience of the Government and shall be scheduled outside the regular working hours or on weekends/holidays. The Contractor shall ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service. Work shall be scheduled to hold outages to a minimum.

2.1.2.2 Contractor shall not be entitled to additional payment for utility outages and connections required to be performed outside the regular work hours.

2.1.2.3 Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm, compressed air, and telecommunications/fiber shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph 3.1.2, Work Outside Regular Hours, as applicable.

2.1.3 Location of Underground Utilities: The Contractor shall obtain a work clearance request (AF Form 103) prior to start of any work. This request should be made at least 21 days before any work is to begin, so that utilities in the area can be marked and guidance for work around these utilities can be obtained. Contractor shall maintain all markings.

2.2 SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT: Items designated by the Contracting Officer to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government. The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the Government designated storage area.

2.3 AVAILABILITY OF AUTOCAD DRAWING FILES: After award and upon request, the electronic AutoCAD drawing files will only be made available to the Contractor for use in preparation of construction data related to the referenced contract subject to the following terms and conditions.

2.4 ELECTRICAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Underground electrical spaces must be certified safe for entry before entering to conduct work. Cables that will be cut must be positively identified and de-energized prior to performing each cut. Positive cable identification must be made prior to submitting any outage request for electrical systems. Arrangements are to be coordinated with the CO and base Utilities personnel for identification. Confined Space Entry Permits may be obtained from the Construction Inspector when required.

2.5 HIGH VOLTAGE WORK: When work requires the contractor to work near energized circuits as defined by the NFPA 70, high voltage personnel must use personal protective equipment that includes, as a minimum, electrical hard hat, safety shoes, insulating gloves with leather protective sleeves, fire retarding shirts, coveralls, face shields, and safety glasses. In addition, provide electrical arc flash protection for personnel as required by NFPA 70E. Insulating blankets, hearing protection, and switching suits may also be required, depending on the specific job and as delineated in the Contractor's Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan. Contractor shall prepare a Site-Specific Safety and Health Plan in accordance with USACE EM 385-1-1.

2.6 CONTROL OF HAZARDOUS ENERGY (LOCKOUT/TAGOUT): Ensure that each employee is familiar with and complies with these procedures and AFI 32-1064, Electrical Safe Practices, AFOSH 91-501, UFC 3-560-01, Electrical Safety, and USACE EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual, Section 12, Control of Hazardous Energy. The more stringent criteria applies.

SECTION 3

GENERAL INFORMATION

3.1 PERFORMANCE HOURS:

3.1.1 Hours of Operation: To be determined at TO level. Normally, Hours shall be between 6:00 a.m. and 6.30 p.m. Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

3.1.2 Work Outside Regular Hours: Requests to work on weekends, government holidays or outside of regular hours shall be submitted in writing to the CO no later than 72 hours prior to the work request for coordination and approval. Coordination is necessary to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress.

3.1.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform on the following Federal Holidays:

• New Year’s Day

1 January*

• Martin Luther King’s Birthday

Third Monday in January

• Presidents Day

Third Monday in February

• Memorial Day

Last Monday in May

• Independence Day

4 July*

• Labor Day

First Monday in September

• Columbus Day

Second Monday in October

• Veteran’s Day

11 November*

• Thanksgiving Day

Fourth Thursday in November

• Christmas Day

25 December*

*Note: If a holiday falls on a Saturday, it will be observed on the preceding Friday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, it will be observed on the following Monday.

3.2 SAFETY:

3.2.1 Basic Contract Occupational Safety and Health Plan: The contractor shall implement an Occupational Safety and Health Plan to ensure the safety of their personnel, as well as the protection of Government personnel and property. The contractor is solely responsible for compliance with all federal, state and local laws, the Occupational, Safety and Health Act (OSHA) (Public Law 91-596) and the resulting standards, OSHA Standards 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, as applicable. Additionally, the contractor is responsible for the safety and health of all subcontractor employees. The Occupational Safety and Health Plan shall be used during the performance of the work described in the contract. The Occupational Safety and Health Plan will be approved by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing Safety Office prior to commencement of any work described in the contract. The Occupational Health and Safety Plan will be completed as specified in the attached Appendix A. The contractor shall submit the Occupational Safety and Health Plan to the CO within 10 calendar days after contract award.

3.2.2 Revision of Occupational Safety and Health Plan: If the Occupational Safety and Health Plan is revised, the contractor shall submit the revision, in writing, to the CO.

3.2.3 Project Specific Occupational Safety and Health Plan: In addition to the basic contract Occupational Safety and Health Plan, the contractor may be required to provide an Occupational Safety and Health Plan for projects of a long duration or hazardous nature. Project specific Occupational Safety and Health Plans will be addressed in individual project TOs and will be approved by the 9th Reconnaissance Wing Safety Office.

3.2.4 General: In order to provide safety controls for protection to the life and health of employees and other persons, for prevention of damage to property, materials, supplies, and equipment, and for avoidance of work interruptions in the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of USACE EM 385-1-1, (current version), entitled “Safety and Health Requirements Manual,” as amended, and will also take or cause to be taken such additional measures as the Contracting Officer, or his/her designated representative may determine to be reasonably necessary for the purpose.

3.2.5 The Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative will notify the contractor of any noncompliance with the foregoing provisions and the action to be taken. The Contractor shall, after receipt of such notice, immediately take corrective action. Such notice, when delivered to the site of the work, shall be deemed sufficient for the purpose. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such stop orders shall be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the contractor.

SECTION 4

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

4.1 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS: All equipment, products, material, and articles requiring approval, as indicated on the AF Form 66, Schedule of Material Submittals, shall be submitted to the CO by the contractor using AF Form 3000, Material Approval Submittal. Contractor is responsible for identifying and locating all required materials. The contractor shall submit a Schedule of Material Submittals to the CO within 30 days after contract award.

4.2 PRECONSTRUCITON SUBMITTALS: Include but are not limited to:

(1) Certificates of insurance

(2) Surety bonds

(3) List of proposed Subcontractors (AF 1413)

(4) List of proposed products

(5) Submittal register (AF 66)

(6) Health and Safety Plan

(7) Environmental protection plan

(8) Asbestos abatement plan

4.3 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS: For those projects which include electrical systems requiring periodic or routine maintenance, the contractor shall prepare and submit operation and maintenance manuals in one (1) bound, hard copy as well as one (1) electronic copy on CD ROM in PDF format. As a minimum, the manuals shall contain technical data, diagrams, parts listings, maintenance instructions, and the name, address, and phone number of the manufacturer and servicing / replacement parts source. These manuals shall be submitted prior to the final inspection.

4.4 LISTING OF WARRANTY ITEMS: The contractor shall prepare a listing of all equipment or material subject to a manufacturer’s warranty or extended warranty as required by the TO. The listing shall include a description of the item, the expiration date of the warranty, and the point of contact for warranty service. One (1) copy of this information shall be submitted in hard copy and one (1) copy in electronic format (CD ROM) as a project submittal in accordance with paragraph 4.1.

4.5 CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE: The Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude theft or damage. Maintain site in a neat and orderly manner at all times. Protection and security for materials and equipment on site is the sole responsibility of the contractor. The contractor may be required to install temporary fencing to protect the site as indicated in the TO.

4.6 SECURITY/BASE ACCESS: For entry to the base, the Contractor shall submit an Entry Authorization List (EAL) identifying individuals requiring access to the project, at least 72 hours calendar days prior to beginning work. This may require copies of identification to include driver's license, date of birth, solicitation and/or contract number. Additional documentation will be required for non-US citizens. A copy of the format of the EAL may be obtained from the Contracting officer. Upon approval of the Entry Access List, the Contractor will be notified. Once notified, the Contractor may obtain a badge at Pass & ID. Badges must be obtained within 14 days of notification. Valid identification with a photograph together with the base pass will be required for all individuals when entering the base. All passes issued must be returned to the Contracting Officer upon termination of the employee or completion of the project, whichever is sooner. The contractor shall immediately report instances of lost or stolen badges to the CO. Failure to obtain entry approval will not affect the contract price or time of completion.

4.7 WORK IN SPECIAL SECURITY AREAS: The Government shall provide all escorts required for contractor access to restricted/controlled areas, while working on construction projects at Beale AFB.

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