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STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION OF BASE ENGINEERING REQUIREMENTS (SABER)

DEPARTMENT OF THE AIR FORCE

379TH Air Expeditionary Wing Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron

Al Udeid Air Base (AUAB), Qatar

DOHA, QATAR

16 June 2018

FA5702-18-R-0016 Attachment 1

C-100. SUMMARY OF WORK: The Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER) contract is for a broad range of maintenance, repair, minor and new construction work on real property at Al Udeid Air Base and all other associated AUAB sites. The primary goal of the 379th Expeditionary Civil Engineer Squadron (ECES) SABER Section is swift acquisition of engineering requirements where Contractor responsiveness is paramount. Once the 379th Expeditionary Contracting Squadron (ECONS), SABER Section, Contracting Officer (CO) notifies the Contractor of an existing requirement, the Contractor shall expeditiously prepare a proposal. During the contract period, the Government will identify required construction projects. The CO may issue individual project requests to the Contractor for design up to 100% and construction completion as required. Types of projects include, but are not limited to, new construction and interior/exterior remodeling/renovation/repairs. Project disciplines may include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: civil, structural, architectural, mechanical, plumbing, communications, intrusion/detection, audio/visual wiring, electrical disciplines, petroleum/oil/lubricants systems, masonry, various roofing systems, earthworks and landscaping, environmental and hazardous abatements, aerial and underground utilities, power and heat generation. The Contractor shall be required to maintain a management office on AUAB to perform all general management operations associated with this contract. As a minimum, 15% (fifteen percent) of all work shall be performed by the primary Contractor as in-house labor. All project time and schedules for this contract are calculated and represented as calendar days.

C-101. SABER Unit Price Book (UPB): The “Total Bare Cost” unit prices identified in the current copy of R.S. Means Cost Estimating Guides (hereinafter called MEANS - see C-102 for full definition) for the area will be used as the Unit Price Book for this solicitation/contract.

C-102. UNIT PRICE BOOK

(a) COST ESTIMATING SYSTEM

(1) System: R.S. Means Company, Inc., Master File shall constitute the contract Unit Price Book.

“e4CLICKS” software shall be utilized to create cost estimates for contract orders. The e4CLICKS software uses the R.S. Means Cost Data as its database. Means Master File consists of nine (9) book volumes as follows:

(1.1) Building Construction Cost Data (1.2) Mechanical Cost Data (1.3) Plumbing Cost Data (1.4) Electrical Cost Data (1.5) Site Work Cost Data (1.6) Concrete Cost Data (1.7) Heavy Construction Cost Data (1.8) Interior Cost Data (1.9) Facilities Construction Cost Data

(2) This pricing guide shall be used by the Contractor to develop estimates and proposals for each order including modifications. Each line item in the cost estimating system includes appropriate direct material, equipment, and labor costs.

(b) PRICING: The “Total Bare Cost: column shall be used for contract pricing regardless of who performs actual construction (prime Contractor or Sub-Contractor).

(1) If more than one item shall satisfy a construction task, the CO shall decide which item shall be used.

(2) If an item is to be used that has a minimum and maximum price listed, the Contractor is to submit 2 quotations from different dealers to verify where, in the given range, the item shall be.

If quoted price is higher than the maximum, the maximum price shall be used.

(3) If questions ever arise as to what is or is not included in a certain line item, an e4CLICKS or MEANS Representative shall clarify to the CO who shall make the final decision.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the UPB, prices given include all material, direct and in-direct labor and equipment cost to complete the item of work described. This includes the cost of rental equipment. In-direct materials shall be defined as materials associated as integral to the installation of an item without which, the item could not be installed. Equipment rental shall not be added as a non-pre priced item to supplement the UPB.

(5) If the Government specifies an item, which meets both the UPB definition and the characteristics called out in the technical specifications, the Contractor shall be obligated to furnish that item. If the price exceeds the UPB maximum price, it will be treated as a Non-pre Priced Item.

(6) If there is a price difference in e4CLICKS and R.S. Means, the R.S. Means master file shall take precedence over the e4CLICKS software.

(7) All line items in RS Means Estimating Guides are considered Pre-Priced Items (PPI). When a component, work element, or system does not exist as PPI, it shall be considered as a Non-pre Priced Item (NPI). More information about NPI can be found in section C-134.

C-103. CONTRACTOR COEFFICIENT. Definition: The coefficient will be a negotiated, fixed percentile of the total ‘Bare Construction’ cost, applicable to each order. The Contractor’s coefficient shall represent all compensation for costs incurred to administer this Contract and execute the various Orders except items in the UPB and qualifying non-pre priced items. The coefficient will be fixed for the term of the Contract.

(a) The coefficient will provide full compensation for the following services:

(1) Overhead – Main and field office costs (rent, equipment, vehicles, travel, supplies, maintenance/depreciation, utilities; insurance, salaries, advertising, reproduction, computers, supervisory field personnel) typical for the day-to-day operation of businesses providing construction and construction related services. (Note: Coefficient will indicate if field office will be maintained at AUAB for the term of the Contract).

(2) Profit.

(3) Labor Burden (personnel directly employed by the SABER Contractor).

(4) Insurance.

(5) Taxes (as required by Local government).

(6) General project administrative services standard to the industry will include pre-bid/pre- construction site survey, proposal preparation, pre-construction meeting, product research, procurement of submittal data, scheduling, and obtaining permits and certification, and coordination of work with both Government and non-Government agencies.

(7) Administration of supplemental design prepared by Sub-contract.

(8) Provision, maintenance and operation of small construction tools and equipment required for and standard to the installation of work executed by well equipped Contractors. Equipment will include but not be limited to pick-up truck, water-can, safety kit, portable fire extinguisher, drills, ladders, hand tools and electrical cords, protective tarps, ropes, stakes for construction fencing, portable work tables and platforms required for installation of work up to 12-feet above the working surface, and staging aids.

(9) Mobilization/Demobilization (applies only to equipment normally not maintained by business serving as General Contractor and which is usually rented due to specific or unique project construction requirements).

(10) Layout at the work site of small construction tools and equipment required for and standard to the installation of work executed by well equipped Contractors. Equipment will include but not be limited to pick-up truck, water-can, safety kit, portable fire extinguisher, drills, ladders, hand tools and electrical cords, protective tarps, ropes, stakes for construction fencing, portable work tables and platforms required for installation of work up to 12-feet above the working surface, and staging aids.

(11) Pre- and post-award site-visits and meetings.

C-104. APPLICABLE CODES, REGULATIONS AND STANDARDS. All works under this contract shall comply with the most current/applicable American, Qatari and International Building Codes and References, to include any subsequent updates as they occur. The latest edition of building codes and regulations shall be followed for all designs, construction, and materials under this contract. If there is a conflict between the codes and/or regulations and these contract specifications, the most stringent requirements shall govern at all times. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of each of these documents available for use during the term of this contract. The Codes, Regulations and Standards are not listed but are found throughout this document. The General Provisions are not all inclusive and do not relieve the Contractor from compliance with any unlisted Code, Regulation, or Standard required under law to perform works on AUAB.

C-105. STANDARDS. The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced (the publications are referred to in the text by basic designation only).

C-106. CODES, REGULATIONS, and REFERENCES. All design, fabrication of component systems and construction work shall adhere to the most current American, Qatari and International building codes and References. These Building Codes and References include but are not limited to the following:

(a) American Concrete Institute (ACI)

(b) American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE)

(c) American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air‐Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE)

(d) International Building Code (IBC)

(e) International Electro‐technical Commission (IEC)

(f) International Fire Code (IFC)

(g) International Mechanical Code (IMC)

(h) International Plumbing Code (IPC)

(i) KAHRAA MAA Regulations

(j) National Electric Code (NEC)‐ NFPA 70

(k) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)

(l) Qatari Construction Specifications (QCS)

(m) Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC)

C-107. The most stringent code shall apply in all cases. Deviations from the codes can only be approved by the CO in writing.

C-108. Project Electrical Installation:

(a) All electrical work must be performed by a KAHRA MAA approved licensed Contractor. The Prime Contractor shall be responsible for the hiring of an approved KAHRA MAA Contractor to carry out electrical systems' construction.

(b) The Contractor shall supply with its proposal, a copy of the Contractor’s KAHRA MAA certificate.

C-109. All work shall be in compliance with Air Force Instruction 91‐203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction, and the Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual

(EM 385‐1‐1).

C-110. ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS. The Contractor shall abide by all current and future installation environmental management plans, e.g., the Environmental Management Plan (EMP) and the Pollution Prevention Plan, and will certify that products do not contain mercury, hexavalent chromium, toluene, chlorinated solvents, hydrolysable chlorine derivatives; ethylene based glycol ethers and their acetates, nor carcinogen. When tested, the lead content shall not exceed 0.06% by weight of the dry film and the test for chromium content shall be negative.

(a) Material Safety Data Sheets. The Contractor shall submit (Material) Safety Data Sheet(s) ((M)SDSs) for those materials considered hazardous to the CO prior to the hazardous waste leaving the installation, and shall be managed IAW the 379 EMP/Hazardous Waste Management Plan. The Contractor is responsible for all such materials brought to the job site by the Contractor, and for all such materials identified herein or by the drawings.

(b) Hazardous Materials. Materials classified as hazardous by U.S. and Qatari environmental rules, regulations, or laws (e.g., 379 EMP, Final Governing Standards for U.S. Forces in Qatar (FGS-Q)), shall be handled for disposal in accordance with those rules, regulations, or laws.

(c) Hazardous Materials used for Construction Activities: Material Safety Data Sheets (SDS) are required for all hazardous materials brought on to the installation and to be used on site during construction.

(d) Furnish a SDS, OSHA Form 20 or accepted equivalent, for each hazardous or potentially hazardous material or chemical utilized by the Contractor. This includes solvents and treated materials, such as preservative treated wood (SDS for the preservative) or fungicide treated rubber goods (SDS for fungicide). The CO or their designated representative must approve all materials prior to installation.

(e) Materials classified as hazardous by U.S. or Qatari environmental rules, regulations, or laws, shall be handled in accordance with those rules, regulations, or laws. In accordance with the 379 EMP/Hazardous Materials Management Plan (HMMP) and AFI 32-7086, Hazardous Materials Management, the Contractor shall submit for approval SDSs for those materials considered hazardous to the CO PRIOR to the hazardous material ENTERING the installation. All hazardous material shall be stored in a safe and environmentally responsible manner within construction sites and laydown yards.

(f) Pollution Abatement. The Contractor shall perform work in accordance with the USAF and local environmental regulations, i.e., the 379 Pollution Prevention Plan, to minimize pollution, degradation, and exploitation of the environment. The Contractor shall also, to the maximum extent practicable, prevent, control, and abate environmental pollution by supporting regional pollution abatement programs and by accelerating corrective measures to meet established standards and criteria.

C-111. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK RESTRICTIONS

(a) To obtain base access for a new worker, a series of paperwork must be coordinated with both the Qatari military and the US Security Forces. The badging process typically takes at least 60 days from the date the paperwork is originally turned in. This needs to be taken into account in progress schedules when new personnel will need base access. In regards to equipment, be sure to coordinate with ECES and ECONS to get proper approvals in time. The contractor shall comply with all Host Nation and U.S. security requirements. The Contractor shall provide all badging paperwork required for all workers and subcontractors within 30 days of the contract award. One copy shall be provided electronically to the Contracting Officer and one physical copy shall be provided to the designated 379 ECES Unit Pass Coordinator (identified upon award). The Contractor may submit a request to be authorized media devices on AUAB premises. The Government reserves the right to decline any media requests for any reason, thus the Contractor should anticipate having no laptops or cellphones while on base, with the exception of technicians whose device is necessary for the successful performance of the contract. The Contractor shall reapply for badging no later than two months prior to the original badging expiration date, to accommodate the Government approval timeline.

The U.S. Air Force shall not be liable for delays caused by the contractor’s failure to follow the above requirements.

(b) Due to Force Protection concerns at AUAB, The Contractor may experience delays of up to four

(4) hours while gaining access to the base. The Contractor shall account for such possible delays.

All documented Government delays in excess of four (4) hours shall be reviewed with the CO for possible time extensions.

(c) Normal daytime working hours shall be adhered to. Normal hours are from 0700 hours to 1700 hours Saturday through Thursday. If the Contractor wishes to work at night time or during other unscheduled times, he must first get permission from the CO. The Contractor shall provide a written request to the CO to work outside normal duty hours at least 72 hours in advance.

(d) The Contractor shall only be given access to the installation for construction activities to include mobilization and demobilization. Construction shall not be permitted to start until Final Design Submittal has been received and approved for construction by the Government.

(e) All electronic devices including but not limited to, cellular phones, data collectors, and calculators are prohibited on the job site unless express authorization is obtained by Security Forces.

(f) The Contractor shall comply with the local laws and regulations, to include USAF regulations, regarding the safe operation of equipment in and around roadways associated with the construction site. The Contractor owned and/or operated vehicles violating speeding, parking or traffic regulations on AUAB may be removed from the installation at the Contractor’s expense.

(g) The Contractor shall comply with all applicable AUAB and USAF regulations and directives pertaining to security, safety, traffic, fire prevention, personnel clearances, and environmental protection, which shall be provided at the preconstruction conference.

(h) The Contractor shall confine operations, including material storage, to the project site. The Contractor shall be furnished adequate storage areas for equipment and materials, but shall be responsible for the receipt, unloading, security, and handling of equipment and materials. The Contractor shall coordinate proposed storage areas with the CO or designated representative. The Contractor shall stock and place materials and equipment only in areas specifically approved by the

CO.

(i) When notified by the USAF that a severe weather warning alert has been issued, the Contractor shall immediately take necessary action to tie down and secure all materials on the job site that could become airborne projectiles as a result of strong surface winds, thunderstorm, etc. This requirement also includes all non-regular working periods.

C-112. SECURITY AND PARKING

(a) The Contractor shall follow existing security and parking procedures and instructions applicable to AUAB.

(b) The Contractor shall be responsible for the physical security of all materials, supplies, and equipment, including property that he is utilizing.

(c) USAF shall not be held liable for delays prior to the Contractor reaching the Contractor entrance and notification that he is ready to proceed through the gate.

C-113. SITE ACCESS

(a) The Contractor shall acquire base Badges and Passes in accordance with base requirements.

(b) The Contractor may be held responsible for any delays that occur as a result of delayed initiation of the base access process.

(c) The Contractor shall be escorted in accordance with base requirements. Contractor personnel are required to be in the presence of a military escort at all times while on Al Udeid Air Base. Escorts will be provided by the Government. Contract personnel shall comply with all escort directions. The contractor must notify the designated Contracting Officer’s Representative, at least 48 hours in advance, of the number of contractor personnel requiring entry on to Al Udeid Air Base and their arrival time. The contractor will provide the Contracting Officer’s Representative with at least 48 hour notice of any schedule changes, increases or decreases in the number of contract personnel, or any other escort requirements.

(d) The contractor shall designate at least 3 personnel to apply for and receive unescorted access to Al Udeid Air Base. These personnel should include the SABER Project Manager and other full time staff who will work a significant amount of time on-base in the contractor’s office trailer (see SOW section C-115). These personnel can be U.S. Nationals who possess a favorable background investigation or secret security clearance and a Common Access Card. These personnel can also be Other Country Nationals with the ability to pass an extensive background investigation by the Air Force Office of Special Investigations. More detailed information will be provided upon contract award.

C-114. BCE WORK CLEARANCE REQUEST

(a) The Contractor shall obtain a Base Civil Engineer Work Clearance Request (AF Form 103) from the CO or designated representative at the pre-construction conference prior to commencement of site work.

(b) Dig Permit: The Contractor shall apply for and maintain active dig permits during excavation activities. The Contractor shall have a copy of the dig permit present onsite during all excavation activities. If the Contractor damages a utility, the Contractor shall contact the CO or designated representative immediately. The Contractor shall repair any damaged utilities at no additional cost to the U.S. Government.

(c) Hot Work Permit: The Contractor shall obtain a Welding, Cutting and Brazing Permit (AF Form 592) prior to commencement of all hot work. Hot work includes, but is not limited to, welding, cutting, brazing operations and the use of tar kettles. The Contractor should submit their completed AF Form 592 to the CO or designated representative for approval and coordination.

C-115. GOVERNMENT UNDEVELOPED OR PARTIALLY DEVELOPED LAND. The Contractor will be provided with layout space on AUAB. The lot shall only be used for performance of this contract and used for the Contractor’s office trailer (to be provided by the Contractor), vehicle parking, and supply storage. All space unused by the Contractor shall be returned to the Government. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs related to connecting to Base utilities for electricity, water, and sewage services as available, and shall adhere to all base-level conversion practices or requirements IAW Air Force Instruction (AFI) 90-1701, Energy Management. If used, the trailer shall comply with all applicable codes, regulations and base-specific standards, and site plan must be approved by the CO and Civil Engineering Project Manager. The Contractor shall use current Air Force guidelines (specifically AFI 32-9003, Granting Temporary Use of Air Force Real Property) to ensure initial utilization and any changes are within the scope of utilization, mission, and personnel.

(a) Following contract expiration and/or written direction from the CO, whichever comes first, the Contractor shall remove (at no cost to the Government) their office trailer, vehicles, supplies, etc.

from the designated on base location. The vacated space shall be restored by the Contractor to the condition existing prior to the start of the contract. Before final payment is paid on the last order, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer's Representative to schedule a move out inspection prior to leaving the site. Under no circumstances shall any trailers, portable buildings, conex type facilities, any other structures, supplies, etc. be left on-site once the contract has been completed. In addition, no waste or excess materials of any kind, non-hazardous or hazardous, shall be left on-site. The site will be reverted back to its original condition prior to its current use. Any uncorrected deficiencies could delay final payment on the final TOs.

C-116. UTILITIES. For each order, the Contractor can use all approved and available services (i.e., electricity, water, and sewage) at the construction site. The CO will inform the Contractor whether or not the Government shall be reimbursed (and at what rate structure) for any or all such services.

C-117. CONSERVATION OF UTILITIES. The Contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which shall include:

(a) Lights shall be used only in areas where and when work is actually being performed.

(b) Mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems shall not be adjusted by the workers, without permission of the CO.

(c)Water faucets or valves shall be turned off after the required usage has been accomplished.

C-118. UTILITY OUTAGES. Interruptions to existing utilities shall be held to a minimum. Outages to facilitate connections to existing systems shall be scheduled to take place during “OFF PEAK” periods, or during periods of minimum demand. The Contractor shall submit a planned schedule of outage(s) to the CO or his authorized representative for proper coordination with existing facilities, and shall notify in writing not less than 14 days, for all types of utility outages, in advance of the intended interruptions. No utility outages will be permitted until the Contractor receives an approved AF Form 103, Base Civil Engineering Work Clearance Request.

C-119. CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL/PROGRAMS/EQUIPMENT MATERIALS and SERVICES.

The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified to the Contractor by the CO as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. Where reading, understanding, and discussing safety and environmental warnings are an integral part of a contract employee’s duties, that employee will be able to understand, read, write, and speak English (speaking skills are not required where a Contractor employee is hearing impaired). At all times when any performance of the work at any site is being conducted by any employee of the Contractor its subcontractors, the Contractor shall have a representative present at each site who has the capability of reading, writing, speaking, and receiving instructions in the English language and can explain the work operations to persons performing the work in the language that those performing the work are capable of understanding. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and linguistic capabilities.

C-120. CONTRACTOR’S MULTI-DISCIPLINE, MULTI-PROJECT CAPABILITIES. The company shall possess the ability to manage a design/construction Multi-discipline, Multi-project Program comparable to SABER/Job Order Contracts (JOC). The Contractor shall have the capability to perform in-house or by sub-contract each major functional discipline, to include but not limited to electrical, mechanical, heating and air conditioning, structural, architectural, paving, landscaping, painting, roofing and plumbing.

C-121. PERSONNEL

(a) Key Project Management Staff. The Contractor shall provide staffing to perform overall project management, site superintendence, quality control, and subcontracting purchasing and administration. As a minimum, the overall SABER contract project manager shall possess at least 10 years experience in multi-discipline/multi-project management comparable to SABER or JOC.

Project Manager (PM) shall be assigned to the site, dedicated to this contract, and shall have decision-making, obligation, negotiation, and signature authority pursuant to the contract. The name of this person and alternate(s), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing by the CO prior to the Pre-Performance Conference (PPC). The PM and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, fluently speak, and understand the English language.

(b) Technical Support Staff. The Contractor shall provide adequate technical staff for the following functions: Project planning/design, estimating, quality control, drafting, and clerical. Skill level, experience, qualifications, and background for the personnel in these positions shall be as required to provide the Government a complete, accurate, and quality project proposal. Personnel in each position shall have a minimum of five years experience in the proposed work area, draftsman need AutoCad 2016 or higher experience. Where engineering is required for a project design, the Contractor shall use Registered Professional Engineers in the appropriate disciplines. In-house engineering or A-E support shall be available to perform various engineering work in the project design phase with no delays due to unavailable support.

(c) Quality Control (QC) Plan. The Contractor shall have a quality control program plan that describes all aspects of quality control for each task order. Plan shall include responsibility for surveillance of work, acceptance, rejection, documentation and resolution of deficiencies, control of sub-Contractor performance, trend analysis and corrective action, and at least a weekly interface with Government inspectors. Proper personnel shall be assigned to inspect specific projects (i.e.

electrical technician to inspect an electrical project). Frequency of inspections shall be at a minimum of once per day, more as required. Each inspection technician shall be assigned to no more than twelve projects each, with a typical number of projects being six. The QC Plan will be required to be submitted prior to Construction Notice to Proceed (CNTP) issuance for approval and automatically incorporated by reference. Any subsequent QC Plan changes must be approved by the Government.

(d) Availability. The PM or alternate shall be directly available to the CO and the SABER Chief (SC) via Contractor provided cellular phone number during normal duty hours to meet and discuss contract issues. After normal duty hours, to include weekends and holidays, the PM or alternate(s) shall respond to the phone call within one hour and be available to meet within three hours at AUAB with government personnel if there is on-going performance under a order (as authorized by the CO) to discuss contract issues (a cellular phone number for this purpose shall be provided to the CO prior to the PPC, and shall be updated as changes occur).

(e) Authority. The PM (or alternate(s) in the absence of the PM) shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The PM shall have the authority to obligate the company in any aspect of this contract regarding negotiations and order’s as a minimum, and shall have the authority to hire Sub-contractors as required. In the absence of the PM, an alternate shall be named and shall have the same full authority to act on behalf of the company.

(f) Project Staff. The Contractor shall designate in writing to the CO for each project the assigned Project Manager and Project Superintendent (PS), and any changes in personnel.

(g) Government Employees. The Contractor shall not employ any person(s) who is an employee of the United States Government, if employing that person would create a conflict of interest, or the appearance of a conflict of interest. Additionally, the Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force, either military or civilian, unless such person seeks and receives approval according to DODR 5500.7, Joint Ethics Regulations (JER). The Contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the Department of the Air Force if such employment would be contrary to the policies in AFI 64-106, Air Force Industrial Labor Relations Activities.

(h) Sub-Contractors. The PM and PS shall have the ability to manage and control multiple sub- Contractors at multiple work sites at AUAB. The Contractor shall schedule all jobs and adequately man all construction sites to ensure all projects are completed as rapidly as possible and that no sites are left idle. Moving a single work crew among several sites and leaving sites idle for days or weeks is not allowed. The PM shall provide to the CO a completed Statement of Prime Contractor (SF 1413) within seven calendar days after any Sub-Contractor award regardless of tier (IAW FAR 52- 222-11). All sub- Contractors shall comply with appearance requirements as stated in paragraph C- 122 (e).

C-122. PROFESSIONAL/TECHNICIAN/CRAFTSMAN QUALIFICATIONS. The PM shall ensure all employees, to include Sub-Contractor employees have valid licensing/certifications to accomplish applicable contract requirements before starting work under this contract, and are in compliance with American, Internal International Building Codes and local regulations and environmental requirements or laws, and are qualified, competent, and capable of handling all assigned tasks. All licensing/certification/qualification is subject to government inspection at any time and must be promptly produced by the Contractor upon demand. The following qualifications are not all inclusive:

(a) Professional Engineer Certification. Each submittal (final Calculations, Drawings and Specifications) shall be stamped and signed by the registered Professional Engineer responsible for the design. Provide a copy of the current Engineering License along with a certified translation if not in English.

(b) Technical Competence. All Project Managers, Quality Control Managers and Project Superintendents shall have a minimum of five years of experience performing in that function, and all non-professional and/or technician project managers shall have 5 years relevant experience in the discipline they are designing.

(c) Motor Vehicles. Personnel operating motor vehicles on base must possess a valid driver’s license for the vehicles they operate. Personnel operating motor vehicles on the flight line shall coordinate with COR to be escorted in accordance with base requirements.

(d) Cross-Connection/Back-Flow Prevention. Qatari licenses are required for certified cross-connection and back-flow prevention device testing and installation of all anti-siphon or back-flow prevention units on all applicable plumbing applications. The Contractor shall make these licenses available for Government inspection, upon request, for each individual that performs this task.

(e) Personnel Appearance/Identification. All Contractor personnel shall present a neat appearance, and shall not wear clothing that depicts any symbol, logo or language deemed racial, lewd or offensive. All work shall be in compliance with Air Force Instruction 91-203, Air Force Consolidated Occupational Safety Instruction and the Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1).

C-123. PROGRAMS.

(a) Quality Control Program. All labor, equipment, materials and rentals/fees required to provide the Quality Control Program shall be at no additional cost to the Government and is considered field overhead, therefore part of the Contractor’s coefficient.

(b) Quality Control Plan. In compliance with the contract clause entitled "Inspection of Construction" (FAR Clause 52.246-12), the Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) before issuance of CNTP that contains, as a minimum, the items listed in paragraph C-123b (1), (2) and (3). The QCP shall become a compliance document for all work accomplished under all TOs.

Any subsequent modifications shall be submitted to the CO for acceptance before implementation.

The CO reserves the right to request modifications to the QCP if it does not prove effective, and may take actions to remove the acting Quality Control Manager (QCM) if deemed necessary. The plan shall include the following minimum requirements:

(1) Inspection System. A description of the inspection system that covers all tasks and services required to perform work on each order. The description shall include specifics as to the areas to be inspected on a scheduled and unscheduled basis, frequency of inspections, submission of a quality control inspection schedule, and the title and organizational placement of the inspectors.

Additionally, control procedures for any government provided keys or lock combinations shall be included.

(2) Identification/Prevention Methods. A description of the methods to be used for identifying discrepancies, eliminating negative trends, and preventing defects in the quality of work performed.

(3) Documentation. A description of the records kept to document inspections and corrective or preventive actions taken. The records of inspections shall be maintained and made available to the Government throughout the contract performance period and for the period after contract completion until final settlement of any claims under this contract. As a minimum, daily reports and all QCM inspections must be performed and documented. Copies of inspection reports and daily reports for all active projects shall be supplied to the CO and ECES SABER project managers on a weekly basis.

C-124. HEALTH AND SAFETY PROGRAMS. All labor, equipment, materials and rentals/fees required to provide the Health and Safety Programs shall be at no additional cost to the Government and is considered field overhead, therefore part of the Contractor’s coefficient.

(a) Non-Compliance Actions. The CO will notify the Contractor of any noncompliance of health or safety requirements, and the required action to be taken notification delivered to the Contractor representative at the worksite shall be deemed sufficient). The Contractor shall take immediate corrective action to rectify all violations. If the Contractor fails, or refuses to promptly comply, the CO may issue a Stop Work Order ceasing all, or part of the work for a stop work order issued for non-compliance actions, until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not claim for costs, damages or time extensions due to Stop Work Orders based on non-compliance with health or safety requirements.

(b) Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, Safety and Health Requirements Manual. The Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the most current manual version of the Corps. The Contractor shall ensure the Sub-contractor is also responsible for compliance with the provisions of this manual.

(c) The Contractor shall maintain accurate records, and shall notify the CO in the prescribed manner of, all exposure data, accidents resulting in death, traumatic injury, occupational disease, and damage to property, materials, supplies and equipment incident to work performed under this contract.

C-125. CONTRACTOR REQUIRED EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, AND SERVICES. The Contractor shall maintain, throughout the life of the contract for its own operations, all equipment, phone and e-mail service in sufficient quantity for its staff to comply with the contract requirements, and that is compatible with the Contractor provided equipment, materials and services that the Contractor is required to provide to the Government.

(a) Professional Computer Equipment. The Government will use the e4CLICKS Estimating Software Data Base as the Unit Price Book. To ensure effective cost estimates and consistent specifications for individual SABER Projects, the Contractor shall use the e4CLICKS System. The acquisition of software and cost thereof shall be the sole responsibility of the SABER Contractor.

The Contractor shall provide, utilize, and maintain for the duration of the contract the following computer equipment and software. These systems, as described below, shall be in operation not later than 30 calendar days after contract award. Contractor shall ensure that all equipment or software is installed and functioning properly before any orders shall be issued.

(1) e4CLICKS Software and RS Means: The Government may order at any time e4CLICKS Software and/or RS Means for Government use, including annual updates. Most current RS Means Master File includes Means assembly items. The beginning annual edition of the Master File shall be the most current edition. Copies of any and all updates/renewals to the Means Master File shall be purchased annually by the Contractor. There are no regional adjustments available for Qatar – this will be taken into account under the price coefficient.

C-126. CONTRACTOR PROVIDED MATERIALS TO THE GOVERNMENT. All Contractor-provided materials shall become the property of the Government. This includes materials proposed and procured by the Contractor, but un-used at the end of the order. These materials may be provided on subsequent orders for use on other SABER TOs.

C-127. TASK ORDER PROPOSAL REQUESTS. The Contractor will receive a Task Order Proposal Request (TOPR) for all work required under this contract. TOPRs will include a Government Statement of Objectives or Statement of Work, special instructions, and may include drawings. After issuance of a TOPR the Contractor may be summoned to a pre-proposal site visit or conference; Sub-contractors should be encouraged to attend. When developing a response to the TOPR, exchanges of information to increase the parties understanding of the requirement are encouraged. The Contractor will have access to all records and as-built drawings (as available) located within the 379 ECES/Engineering Flight, as required for development of the Contractor’s proposal. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to research the availability and accuracy of the as-built drawings for use and to request copies. Availability of as-builts are not guaranteed.

In response to the TOPR, the Contractor shall submit all information required in the TOPR, including a priced proposal based on the SOW, SOW package and other documentation required in this document (see paragraph C-128). The Contractor shall be responsible for identifying tasks, refining quantities, preparing design calculations, pricing any Non-Prepriced Items (NPI) or tasks, preparing required design drawings, developing performance times, and submitting a formal proposal in the prescribed format. The Government will evaluated the response and may engage in negotiations to refine the proposal prior to order award. No work may commense until the CO issues notice to proceed. Generally, non-complex/non-emergency projects will require proposal submission within 14 full calandar days. Emergency requirements or proposals submitted in response to end of fiscal year requirements may require proposal submission within 7 days or less. Specific instructions will be included in each TOPR.

TOPR/Order Award Process

C-128. TYPICAL PROPOSAL CONTENTS (SOW PACKAGE)

• Statement of Work

• Drawings

• Design Analysis

• Proposed Progress Schedule, including payment milestones

START

Government requirement identified

TOPR issued to Contractor

Pre-proposal conference/site-visit

Communication between Government & Contractor to enhance understanding of requirement

Contractor proposal submission

Government evaluation of proposal

CO led Negotiations (if applicable)

Order Award Post-award conference/ site-visit

Notice to proceed issued

Work commenses

• Specifications

• Bill of Materials with Prices from RS Means/e4Clicks

C-129. COMMENCEMENT DOCUMENTS. Contractor design documents shall be developed so that a distinction is made between items that are associated with each classification of work (i.e. Demolition, Minor Construction, Repair, and Additives). Categories of work notes shall be affixed throughout the contract documents to clearly distinguish between works that are Demolition (D), Minor Construction (MC), or Repair (R) and further delineate any items that are Additive Bid Items (reflected as “Option #”) and shall be accounted for and priced separately in the cost proposal. Additive Bid Items shall be priced separately.

The Government provides 35% design for most projects. However, on occasion the Government may provide a 65 to 80% design depending upon nature/complexity (i.e., mechanical/electrical). A 100% design level effort from the Government may be necessary when PE Certification is required. All labor, equipment, materials and rentals/fees required to provide all commencement documents shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

C-130. STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW) PACKAGE. In response to a TOPR, the Contractor shall submit for Government review, two (2)hard copy of the SOW Packages and all associated drawings using AutoCAD 2016 software; one electronic (CD-ROM or e-mail) copy of the cost proposal for technical evaluation using e4Clicks software, presenting the Contractor’s offer within 5 work days after approval of the SOW for non-complex work, and 10 work days after SOW approval for complex work as determined by the Government, unless otherwise directed by the CO. The Contractor’s design shall be IAW paragraph C-153. The format shall include: A cover page; a technical plan; a detailed cost estimate IAW paragraphs C- 102; all Government requested project design drawings and thorough applicable design calculations shall be produced using AutoCAD and utilize the Standard D (24”X36”) format; a Material Submittal Schedule (AF Form

66) reflecting proposed product submissions and required contract reports; and a Construction Work Schedule (CWS) IAW paragraph C-143. When the Contractor desires to offer alternatives, or Value Engineering Proposals, they shall: Clearly state and identify alternatives proposed; their segregated associative costs; a delineation of impacted line items; and advantages and disadvantages for Government evaluation. The Contractor shall provide support, verification and justified reasoning behind their proposal to alter the Government’s RFP.

C-131. TECHNICAL PLAN. The Contractor shall develop a detailed project technical plan incorporating all elements of the agreed upon SOW, and all applicable American, Qatari and International regulations, to include any subsequent updates as they occur. All elements of the cost proposal shall be captured in the technical plan and drawings. The preference and intent is for all elements of work and major items for installation to be on the plans and drawings.

C-132. COST ESTIMATES. Cost estimates shall be calculated using the approved software program IAW paragraph C-102; based upon current (updated quarterly or annually) RS Means Cost Data bare costs, and the Contractor’s coefficient (which reflect the Country Cost Index, and O&P).

C-133. UNAUTHORIZED SECTIONS. Division 1 sections/subsections: 01 11 31.10 through 01 11

31.20 and 01 11 31.50-.75 “Professional Consultants”, 01 21 “Allowances”, 01 31 “Project Management and Coordination”, 01 32 “Construction Progress Documentation”, 01 41 “Regulatory Requirements”, 01 56 32 “Temporary Security”, and 01 74 “Cleaning and Waste Management”;

Division 2 sections/subsections 31 23 23.18 1300 and 1400 “Hauling in Traffic”. These sections, and any subsequent updates and/or conversions made by the authors are not authorized for use in estimates. All labor, equipment, materials and rentals/fees required to provide works under these unauthorized sections shall be at no additional cost to the Government and is considered field overhead, therefore part of the Contractor’s coefficient.

C-134. PRE- AND NON-PRE PRICED LINE ITEMS. All line items in RS Means Estimating Guides are considered Pre-Priced Items (PPI). When a component, work element, or system does not exist as PPI, it shall be considered as a Non-pre Priced Item (NPI). The Contractor shall submit two independent commercial quotes for each NPI and a price analysis demonstrating the reasonableness of the price. The NPI prices may only include direct costs and contract coefficient. After negotiating prices for NPIs and incorporating them in a order does not incorporate the items into the contract for subsequent use as a priced item.

Labor costs for installation shall be taken from RS Means. Purchase, delivery, storage, scheduling and installation will be the Contractor's responsibility. Affirmative Procurement (recycled content) materials are considered PPI and RS Means pricing for appropriate material (ie, carpet, insulation etc) applies.

Costs associated with meeting Federal Affirmative Procurement requirements shall be incorporated into the Contractor's coefficient, and shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

C-135. NPI ROSTER. The Contractor shall annually submit a roster of all NPI’s utilized to date to establish a secured cost basis for these items in subsequent project requests. NPI’s included in this roster shall be valid for a period of one year. All new NPI’s added throughout the contract year shall be valid for the duration of that contract year. All NPI’s established on the NPI Roster may be re-validated annually at the beginning of each contract year.

C-136. APPLICABILITY OF MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM VALUES. When RS Means Cost Data Line Items reflect a maximum or minimum, the minimum line shall always be used unless the Contractor can substantiate the use of the higher line item through actual cost data which shall be submitted with the proposal. When the minimum and maximum line items vary substantially from the Contractor’s actual cost data, the average of the minimum and maximum line items shall be allowed at the CO’s discretion. The line item (min/max/avg) closest to the actual price shall be used.

C-137. USE OF APPLICABLE RS MEANS LINE ITEMS. The intent of this contract is to use the RS Means cost data as a unit price book. If a line item exists that contains material, labor and equipment costs (or some combination thereof) to perform a task, the Contractor may not create a line item to circumvent RS Means cost allowances for a task. For instance a line item that already includes equipment costs c a n n o t be modified to delete equipment costs, and then another created to add rental fees and operator costs for that same piece of equipment. In the same vain, if a line item for full performance of a task exists, the Contractor shall not create or utilize line items to break the task into its components. For example use, "Cast in place concrete including forms and reinforcing", NOT separate lines for forms, concrete, and rebar, equipment, etc, unless the composite line item in the RS Means does not adequately pertain to the type of work being performed.

C-138. COMPATIBILITY. The following are equipment items that are currently in use at AUAB. All new installations of equipment must be compatible with the following or as directed by CO:

HVAC Chillers, Air Handlers, Fan Coil Units, Computer Room Units, etc. Manufacturer: Trane or Carrier.

Automatic Transfer Switches with Isolation By-Pass Manufacturer: Cummins.

Air Switches Manufacturer: Federal Pacific or S&C; Intrusion Alarm System Manufacturer:

Monaco.

Locksets: Manufacturer: Best w/Premium TC Key way (7pin) cores Generator Sets Manufacturer: Cummins /Onan Addressable Fire Alarm Systems/Components Manufacturer: Monaco/Notifier DDC Control Systems/Components Manufacturer: Trane Trace

C-139. PROJECT DRAWINGS. The Government will indicate which drawings are…