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Attached to: Floor Replacement Federal contract opportunity
Solicitation number: G15PS00534
Issued by: Department of the Interior US Geological Survey

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040217523

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Maria Sedagaztambide 703-648-7362

106/19/2015

G15PS00534

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 153 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

07/20/2015

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

2PAGE OF

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Maria Sedagaztambide

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 38

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

G15PS00534

PR 0040217523

Suggested COR: LMURRAY

Delivery: 12/31/2015

Delivery Location Code: 0006366987

USGS Southeast Ecological Sci Ctr

7920 NW 71st Street

Gainesville FL 32653 US

FOB: Destination

Period of Performance: 08/01/2015 to 12/31/2015

00010 REPLACE LABORATORY FLOORING

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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STATEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT OMB No.: 9000-0014 Expires: 6/30/2014

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the FAR Secretariat, (VIR), Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division, GSA, Washington, DC 20405; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (9000-0014), Washington, DC 20503.

PART I - STATEMENT OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

1. PRIME CONTRACT NO. 2. DATE SUBCONTRACT

AWARDED

3. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

15b. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1413 (REV. 7/2005)

Prescribed by GSA/FAR (48 CFR) 53.222(e)

4. PRIME CONTRACTOR 5. SUBCONTRACTOR

a. NAME a. NAME

b. STREET ADDRESS b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE c. CITY d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

6. The prime contract does, does not contain the clause entitled "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation."

7. The prime contractor states that under the contract shown in Item 1, a subcontract was awarded on the date shown in Item 2 to the subcontractor identified in item 5 by the following firm:

a. NAME OF AWARDING FIRM

b. DESCRIPTION OF WORK BY SUBCONTRACTOR

8. PROJECT 9. LOCATION

10a. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING 11. BY (Signature) 12. DATE SIGNED

10b. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

PART II - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR

13. The subcontractor acknowledges that the following clauses of the contract shown in Item 1 are included in this subcontract:

Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation - (If included in prime contract see Block 6) Payrolls and Basic Records Withholding of Funds Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations

Davis-Bacon Act Apprentices and Trainees Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements Subcontracts (Labor Standards) Contract Termination - Debarment Certification of Eligibility

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY

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B D

15a. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING 16. BY (Signature) 17. DATE SIGNED

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STATEMENT AND ACKNOWLEDGMENT

OMB No.: 9000-0014

Expires: 6/30/2014

Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions,searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the FAR Secretariat, (VIR), Regulatory and Federal Assistance Division, GSA, Washington, DC 20405; and to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (9000-0014), Washington, DC 20503.

PART I - STATEMENT OF PRIME CONTRACTOR

1. PRIME CONTRACT NO.

2. DATE SUBCONTRACT AWARDED

3. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER

15b. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1413 (REV. 7/2005)

Prescribed by GSA/FAR (48 CFR) 53.222(e)

4. PRIME CONTRACTOR

5. SUBCONTRACTOR

a. NAME

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

c. CITY

d. STATE

e. ZIP CODE

6. The prime contract does, does not contain the clause entitled "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation."

7. The prime contractor states that under the contract shown in Item 1, a subcontract was awarded on the date shown in Item 2 to the subcontractor identified in item 5 by the following firm:

a. NAME OF AWARDING FIRM

b. DESCRIPTION OF WORK BY SUBCONTRACTOR

8. PROJECT

9. LOCATION

10a. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

11. BY (Signature)

12. DATE SIGNED

10b. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING

PART II - ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF SUBCONTRACTOR

13. The subcontractor acknowledges that the following clauses of the contract shown in Item 1 are included in this subcontract:

Davis-Bacon Act Apprentices and Trainees Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements Subcontracts (Labor Standards) Contract Termination - Debarment Certification of Eligibility

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY

15a. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING

16. BY (Signature)

17. DATE SIGNED

1. PRIME CONTRACT NUMBER:

4A. NAME:

4B. STREET ADDRESS:

4C. CITY:

7A. NAME OF AWARDING FIRM:

10A. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING:

15A. NAME OF PERSON SIGNING:

15B. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

10B. TITLE OF PERSON SIGNING:

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY. Line A.:

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY. Line D.:

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY. Line C.:

14. NAME(S) OF ANY INTERMEDIATE SUBCONTRACTORS, IF ANY. Line B.:

8. PROJECT:

9. LOCATION:

7B. DESCRIPTION OF WORK BY SUBCONTRACTOR:

5C. CITY:

4E. ZIP CODE:

5E. ZIP CODE:

4D. STATE:

5D. STATE:

3. SUBCONTRACT NUMBER:

5A. NAME:

5B. STREET ADDRESS:

2. DATE SUBCONTRACT AWARDED. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.:

12. DATE SIGNED. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.:

17. DATE SIGNED. Enter 2 digit month, 2 digit day and 4 digit year.:

6. The prime contract does contain the clause entitled "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation.": 0

6. The prime contract does not contain the clause entitled "Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation.": 0

11. BY. SIGNATURE. This is a protected field.:

16. BY. SIGNATURE. This is a protected field.:

Contract Number

Date

UNITED STATES

DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR

RELEASE OF CLAIMS

DI-137

(July 1996)

WHERE AS, by terms of the above contract for

, entered into by the United States of America, hereinafter also referred to as the

United States, and the contractor

, it is provided that after completion of all work, and prior to final payment, the contractor will furnish the United States with a release of all claims;

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the above premises and the payment by the United States to the contractor of the amount now due under the contract, to wit, the sum of dollars

) , the contractor hereby remises, releases, and forever discharges the United States, its officers, agents,($ and employees, of and from all manner of debts, dues, liabilities, obligations, accounts, claims, and demands whatsoever, in law and in equity, under or by virtue of the said contract except:

IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the contractor has executed this release this day of , 19 .

(Contractor) (Signature)

(Name)

Corporation

Partnership

Joint Venture

Individual

(Street Number or R.F.D.)

(City) (State) (Zip Code)

(Title)

COMPLETE ONLY IF CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION

I, CERTIFY That I am the of the corporation named as contractor herein; that , who signed this release on behalf of the corporation, was then of said corporation; and that said release was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body.

(Signature)

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SECTION A. SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. Schedule of Supplies/Services B.2. Contract Type

SECTION C. DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Performance Statement of Work – Replacement of Laboratory Flooring C.2. Green Acquisition C.3. GS0340 Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials March 2008 C.4. GS0342 Hazardous Material Identification March 2008 C.5. GS0343 Energy Efficient Products March 2008 C.6. GS0346 Construction Waste Management March 2008 C.7. GS0347 Indoor Air Quality During Construction March 2008 C.8. GS0348 Environmental Requirements - Selected Construction Materials March 2008

SECTION D. PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F. DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1. Deliverables F.2. Period of Performance F.3. Place of Performance F.4. 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) F.5. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F.6. GS0919 Legal Holidays January 2002 F.7. GS1354 List of Subcontractors (Construction) (July 2001)

SECTION G. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1. Contract Administration Requirements G.2. DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Internet Payment Platform (IPP) (September 2011) G.3. Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (May 2013) G.4. 52.000S-5079 Technical Liaison - Technical Direction October 1997 G.5. GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction) (July 2001)

SECTION H. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1. GS1310 Organizational Conflicts of Interest—General July 2001 H.2. GS1326 Indemnity (July 2001) H.3. GS1338 Notice to the Government of Delays (July 2001) H.4. GS1346 Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned Facilities/Equipment April 2003 H.5. GS1348 Accident Reporting (April 2003) H.6. GS1366 Nondiscrimination Notice To U.S. Department of the Interior Contractors, Subcontractors, and Lessors (January 2000) H.7. GS1414 Contractor Personnel Clearance and Identity Credentials (November 2005) H.8. GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (July 2001) H.9. Incorporation of Contractor Proposal into Government Contract

SECTION I. CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1. 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (JUL 2013) I.2. 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I.3. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) I.4. 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (APR 2012) I.5. 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes. (FEB 1997) I.6. 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) I.7. 52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act. (JUL 2005) I.8. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (FEB 1988) I.9. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUN 2010) I.10. 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I.11. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I.12. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (JUL 2005) I.13. 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (FEB 1988) I.14. 52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations. (FEB 1988) I.15. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I.16. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (FEB 1988) I.17. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (FEB 1999) I.18. 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (FEB 1999) I.19. 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. (OCT 2010) I.20. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (FEB 2009) I.21. 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I.22. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) I.23. 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA Designated Items (Alternate I.24. 52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials. (SEP 2010) I.25. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) I.26. 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) I.27. 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (JAN 2012) I.28. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995)

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I.29. 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) I.30. 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (MAY 2014) I.31. 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) I.32. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (JAN 1986) I.33. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment For Construction Contracts. (OCT 2008) I.34. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System Administration Management. (JULY 2013) I.35. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) I.36. 52.233-1 Disputes. (JUL 2002) I.37. 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) I.38. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) I.39. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I.40. 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) I.41. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I.42. 52.236-14- Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I.43. 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) I.44. 52.236-26 - Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) I.45. 52.243-5 -- Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) I.46. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (DEC 2010) I.47. 52.246-21- Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) I.48. 52.252-2 - Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) I.49. 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I.50. 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I.51. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I.52. 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996)

SECTION J. LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

J.1. Attachment 1 – Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination J.2. Attachment 2 – DI-137 Release of Claims J.3. Attachment 3 – Standard Form 1413 Statement and Acknowledgement J.4. Attachment 4 – Form WH-347Wage and Hour Division J.5. Attachment 5 – Main Research Building Floor Plan

SECTION K. REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS30 K.1. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAY 2014) K.2. 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007) K.3. 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008) K.4. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Sanctioned Activities Relating to Iran--Representation and Certification (NOV

2011)

SECTION L. INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

L.1. Instructions to Offerors, NAICS and Magnitude of Construction L.2. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (JUL 2013) L.3. 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements – Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 2014) L.4. 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction Materials (FEB 2009) L.5. 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) L.6. 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) L.7. GS2116 Distortions in Drawings (July 2001) L.8. GS2130 Use of PPIRS Past Performance Data (January 2003)

SECTION M. EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1. GS2320 Evaluation Factors (August 2001)

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SECTION B. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. Schedule of Supplies/Services

CLIN DESCRIPTION UNIT QTY UNIT PRICE EXTENDED PRICE

Replace laboratory flooring, as per specifications on Section C.1

1 AU

B.2. Contract Type

Firm Fixed-Price

SECTION C. DESCRIPTIONS/SPECIFICATION/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1. Performance Statement of Work – Replacement of Laboratory Flooring

C.1.1. GENERAL INFORMATION

C.1.1.1. Introduction - Our mission statement at the USGS Southeast Ecological Science Center (SESC) is to provide

USGS science to Florida, the Southeastern States, the U.S. Caribbean, and elsewhere in the world. We are also leaders in seeking new and innovative ways to meet the critical need for sound, objective scientific information that can be applied to issues of local to international concern.

C.1.1.2. Background - The Main Research and Development building was constructed in 1985 and has ten research laboratories encompassing 3,200 SF. We want to replace the flooring in 8 of the 10 laboratories. The laboratory flooring material is the original vinyl sheet flooring. The laboratory hallway currently has VCT installed that will also be removed and replaced. All new flooring will be double broadcast quartz chemical resistant epoxy flooring.

C.1.1.3. Scope - The purpose of this requirement is to install double broadcast quartz chemical resistant epoxy flooring in the chemical laboratories and laboratory hallway.

C.1.2. WORK REQUIREMENTS

C.1.2.1. Technical Requirements for flooring removal and replacement.

*See drawing 1 for floor plan.

C.1.2.1.1. Flooring removal

C.1.2.1.1.1. Remove existing vinyl sheet flooring from rooms 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25.

C.1.2.1.1.2. Remove existing VCT flooring and any other flooring material that may be under the VCT flooring in corridor 19.

C.1.2.1.1.3. Remove all existing 4” vinyl cove base in these specified locations.

C.1.2.1.1.4. Remove existing flat metal covering pipe chase in floor in rooms 14, 15, 20, 23, 24, 25, and corridor 19.

C.1.2.1.1.5. Reinforce metal covering for pipe chase to deter from deflection in metal covering.

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C.1.2.1.1.6. All debris and trash generated by flooring removal will be placed in a roll-off dumpster, provided by contractor.

C.1.2.1.2. Flooring install

C.1.2.1.2.1. Install grout to cover and float out any and all holes and cracks at the pipe chase coverings.

C.1.2.1.2.2. Prepare and apply 1/8” double broadcast quartz chemical resistant epoxy flooring in rooms 14, 15, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25, and in corridor 19 (total of approx. 2,238 SF). Coating system will utilize a flexible epoxy base coat. Epoxy will be applied to the floor only.

C.1.2.1.2.3. Install 4” black vinyl cove base around lab equipment, furniture, cabinetry, and wall surfaces.

C.1.2.1.2.4. Work in these areas will be completed in three mobilizations or less.

C.1.2.1.2.5. Furniture, tables, chairs, and other movable items not fixed to the walls or floors will be moved by owner before work begins.

C.1.2.2. Technical Specs for Epoxy Flooring.

C.1.2.2.1. Flooring to be installed in rooms referenced above will be SikaFloor Quartzite Flexible epoxy which will provide good chemical resistance, high abrasion resistance, and high impact resistance.

C.1.2.2.2. New epoxy will be a minimum of 1/8” thick (3 mil).

C.1.2.2.3. Broadcast of epoxy will be completed in four layers; (1) layers of Sikafloor 265 primer resin, (1) layer of Sikafloor 215 Top UV resistant epoxy, and (2) layers of urethane top coat.

C.1.2.3. Criteria for acceptance of Product or Services - Job acceptance will be based on completion of technical requirements stated in this document.

C.1.2.4. CODES, STANDARDS, AND DEPARTMENTAL PUBLICATIONS. The following manuals, handbooks, industry standards and codes are incorporated by reference.

C.1.2.4.1. OSHA 29 CFR 1910 – Laboratory Flooring Standards

C.1.2.4.2. Facilities Standards for two public buildings service - GSA PBS-Q100.1

C.1.2.4.3. Uniform Federal Accessibility Standards

C.1.2.4.4. National Electrical Code

C.1.2.4.5. ICBO Uniform Building Code

C.1.2.4.6. NFPA, National Fire Codes

C.1.2.4.6.1. NFPA, 101 LIFE SAFETY CODE

C.1.2.4.6.2. NFPA 45

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C.1.2.4.6.3. Other Special Purpose Code Publications as applicable.

C.1.2.4.7. Uniform Plumbing Code

C.1.2.4.8. Uniform Mechanical Code

C.1.2.4.9. Underwriters Laboratories Fire Resistance Directory

C.1.2.4.10. Underwriters Laboratories Building Materials Directory

C.1.3. SUPPORTING INFORMATION

C.1.3.1.1. Place of Performance:

USGS-Southeast Ecological Science Center

7920 NW 71

st Street

Gainesville, Florida 32653

C.1.3.1.2. Period of Performance - Contractor will begin work within 2 weeks of Notice to Proceed and will complete project within 153 calendar days of project initiation.

C.1.3.1.3. Government Furnished Property (GFP): NONE

C.1.3.1.4. Special Considerations.

C.1.3.1.4.1. Key personnel qualifications - A. All work under this contract must be performed by personnel who are experienced and qualified to provide professional services.

C.1.3.1.4.2. Data Rights, Safety, and Environment:

C.1.3.1.4.2.1. Safety Requirements: Contractor must perform this contract in a safe manner, observing any necessary safety precautions. The contractor will promptly correct any condition, which in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, or his authorized representative, endangers the safety of personnel and/or property during the performance of this contract. Failure to observe this requirement will result in contract termination, with the Contractor liable for any such damages that may occur. The Contractor is obligated to perform a thorough inspection each working day of all areas to assure that all necessary safeguards relative to safety and fire hazards are being taken. Special instructions on biological hazardous areas must be complied with at all times.

C.1.3.1.4.3. Security/Privacy issues:

C.1.3.1.4.3.1. Facilities/Storage Space: Facilities and storage spaces (where they exist) will be made available to the contractor without cost to him. Facilities and spaces assigned to the

Contractor will be maintained in a clean and sanitary manner. Light, heat, electricity, water, and telephone service as required for the performance of this contract will be made available to the Contractor. The Contracting Officer or his designated representative will have access to the facilities, spaces, and equipment at any time for inspection or for other purposes as required. The areas assigned will be returned at the completion of this contract in the same condition than existed at the beginning of this contract. These facilities will be available for the joint use of the Contractor and Center staff.

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C.1.3.1.4.3.2. Damage Reporting: In all instances where Government property or equipment is damaged, a full report of the fact and extent of such damage will be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative within twenty-four

(24) hours.

C.2. Green Acquisition

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

C.2.1. Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

C.2.2. Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

C.2.3. Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products

C.2.4. Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

C.2.5. Non-Ozone Depleting Products are described at http://www.epa.gov/Ozone/snap/index.html

C.2.6. Recycled Products are described at http://epa.gov/cpg

C.2.7. Water efficient products are described at http://epa.gov/watersense/

C.3. GS0340 Environmentally Preferable Building Products and Materials March 2008

(a) The contractor shall use environmentally preferable products and materials where economically feasible.

Environmentally preferable products have a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment when compared to other products and services that serve the same purpose.

(b) Refer to EPA's environmentally preferable products web site, www.epa.gov/opptintr/epp. In general, environmentally preferable products and materials do one or more of the following –

(1) Contain recycled material, are biobased, or have other positive environmental attributes;

(2) Minimize the consumption of resources, energy, or water;

(3) Prevent the creation of solid waste, air pollution, or water pollution;

(4) Promote the use of non-toxic substances and avoid toxic materials or processes.

(c) See FAR 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts, for related bio-based product requirements.

(d) If this contract includes janitorial services, the contractor specifically must -

(1) use the following recycled content products - towels, tissue products, and plastic trash can liners, and

(2) use biobased and/or environmentally preferable cleaning products.

C.4. GS0342 Hazardous Material Identification March 2008

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(a) In accordance with clause FAR 52.223-3, Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data, Alternate

I, the contractor shall provide Materials Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for the following products prior to their use under this contract: adhesives, caulking, sealants, insulating materials, fireproofing or firestopping materials, paints, carpets, floor and wall patching or leveling materials, lubricants, clear finish for wood surfaces, janitorial cleaning products, pesticides, rodenticides, and herbicides.

(b) The Government reserves the right to review such products at any time. The Contracting Officer may eliminate from permitted use under this contract products with significant quantities of toxic, flammable, corrosive or

Carcinogenic material and products with potential for harmful chemical emissions.

C.5. GS0343 Energy Efficient Products March 2008

(a) The clause FAR 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products, applies to any power-consuming equipment to be installed or used in USGS facilities, whether title to the equipment will pass to the Government or be retained by the Contractor.

(b) For products that consume power in a standby mode (as listed on FEMP’s Standby Power Devices product listing), the contractor shall –

(1) Purchase items which meet FEMP’s standby power wattage recommendation or document the reason for not purchasing such items; or

(2) If FEMP has listed a product without a corresponding wattage recommendation, purchase items which use no more than one watt in their standby power consuming mode. When it is impracticable to meet the one watt requirement, purchase items with the lowest standby wattage practicable.

(c) The requirements of this clause do not apply if (1) no compliant product’s utility and performance can meet the contractor’s need or contract specifications, (2) compliance would not be life-cycle costeffective or (3) compliant solutions are otherwise not available.

(d) Information is available via the Internet about - ENERGY STAR® at http://www.energystar.gov/; and FEMP at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement.

C.6. GS0346 Construction Waste Management March 2008

(a) Items and material existing in the space or to be removed from the space during the demolition phase are eligible for reuse in the construction phase of the project. The reuse of items and materials is preferable to recycling them;

however, items considered for reuse must be in refurbishable condition, and must meet the quality standards set forth by the Government in this solicitation/contract. In the absence of definitive quality standards, the contractor is to ensure that the quality of the item(s) in question will meet or exceed accepted industry or trade standards for first quality commercial grade applications. Before use, the contractor shall submit a reuse plan to the Contracting

Officer. The Government will not pay for existing fixtures and other existing improvements accepted in place.

(b) Recycling construction waste means providing all services necessary to furnish construction materials or wastes to organizations which will employ these materials or wastes in the production of new materials. Recycling includes required labor and equipment necessary to separate individual materials from the assemblies of which they form a part.

(c) The Offeror shall maintain a recycling program to dispose of or recycle construction waste in compliance with this clause. The program must cover the following requirements.

(1) The contractor will provide continuous facilities for the recycling of incidental construction waste during initial construction.

(2) Products may be excluded from the recycling program when the small quantity of material involved, the extraordinarily complex nature of the waste disposal method, or prohibitive expense for recycling would represent a genuine hardship.

(3) Records of construction materials recycled shall be maintained and accessible to the Contracting Officer.

Records shall include materials recycled or landfilled, quantity, date, and identification of hazardous wastes.

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(d) As a minimum, the contractor will recycle lighting and associated support system, carpet and carpet pad, hardware, drywall, and electrical components during both the demolition and construction phases of the project, subject to economic evaluation and feasibility.

(e) If any waste materials encountered during the demolition or construction phase are found to contain lead, asbestos, PCBs (such as fluorescent lamp ballasts), or other harmful substances, they are to be handled and removed in accordance with State and Federal laws and requirements concerning hazardous waste.

(f) The requirements of paragraphs (b) through (d) of this clause do not apply when no construction recycling and salvage operation is reasonably available in the locality where work is to be performed.

C.7. GS0347 Indoor Air Quality During Construction March 2008

Officer. The Government will not pay for existing fixtures and other existing improvements accepted in place.

(c) The Offeror shall maintain a recycling program to dispose of or recycle construction waste in compliance with this clause. The program must cover the following requirements.

(1) The contractor will provide continuous facilities for the recycling of incidental construction waste during initial construction.

(3) Records of construction materials recycled shall be maintained and accessible to the Contracting Officer.

Records shall include materials recycled or landfilled, quantity, date, and identification of hazardous wastes.

C.8. GS0348 Environmental Requirements - Selected Construction Materials March 2008

(a) Asbestos

No asbestos-containing fireproofing or insulation on building structures, acoustical treatment, molded or wet-applied ceiling or wall finishes/decorations, or pipe and boiler insulation (including duct, tank, etc.) will be permitted in new materials provided by the contractor under this contract.

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(b) Lighting: Interior and Parking

(1) Modern diffused, fluorescent fixtures using solid state octron ballasts with energy efficient lamps (T-8 or better) and electronic ballasts shall be provided if new fixtures are to be used. Fixtures shall be capable of producing and maintaining a uniform lighting level of 50-foot candles at working surface height throughout the space. In addition, restroom lighting shall be 30 foot candles measured at counter height and 20 foot-candles measured at the floor in enclosed corridors.

(2) Exterior parking areas, vehicle driveways, pedestrian walkways and building perimeter shall have a minimum of

1 foot-candle measured at the ground of illumination and be designed based on Illumination Engineering Society standards. Exterior lighting and indoor parking shall be sufficient to accommodate security monitoring (i.e., closed circuit television camera). Indoors parking shall have a minimum of 10 foot-candles measured at the floor and be designed based on Illumination Engineering Society standards.

(3) The contractor shall provide occupancy sensors and/or scheduling controls through building automation system to reduce the hours the lights are on when the space is unoccupied. Daylight dimming controls shall be used in atriums or other space where daylight can contribute to energy savings.

(4) Lighting shall be controlled by occupancy sensors arranged to control open areas, individual offices, conference rooms, toilet rooms, and all other programmed spaces or rooms within the facility to be constructed, remodeled, or maintained hereunder. The control system shall provide an optimal mix of infrared and ultrasonic sensors suitable for the configuration and type of space. Occupancy sensors shall be located so that they have a clear view of the room or area they are monitoring. No more than 1,000 BOMA Usable Square Feet of open space shall be controlled by one occupancy sensor. All occupancy sensors shall have manual switches to override the light control with an adjustable timer to control the amount of time the lighting is manually activated. Such switches shall be located by door openings in accordance with the Americans With Disabilities Act Accessibility Guidelines and the Uniform

Federal Accessibility Standards.

Solder and flux in joining potable water supply piping shall not contain more than 0.2 percent lead and domestic water pipes or pipefittings shall not contain more than 8 percent lead. In addition, the contractor is to meet standards set forth in EPA's in "Drinking Water Standards for Schools, and Non-Residential Buildings", A Publication 812-B-

94-002, April 1994.

(d) Wood Products

(1) For all new installations of wood products, the contractor is encouraged to use independently certified forest products. For information on certification and certified wood products, see web sites for the Forest Stewardship

Council or the Certified Forest Products Council at www.fscus.org/ and www.certifiedwood.org/.

(2) New installations of wood products used under this contract must not contain wood from endangered wood species, as listed by the Convention on International Trade and Endangered Species (CITES). The list of species can be found at www.certifiedwood.org/Resources/CITES/ CITESContent.html.

(3) Particle board, strawboard and plywood materials shall comply with HUD Standards for VOC emissions

(particleboard: 0.2 ppm of formaldehyde, plywood: 0.3 ppm of formaldehyde).

(e) Adhesives and Sealants

All adhesives employed on this project (including, but not limited to, adhesives for carpet, carpet tile, plastic laminate, wallcoverings, wood adhesive, or sealants) shall be those with the lowest possible Volatile Organic

Compound (VOC) content below 20 g/L. and which meet the requirements of the manufacturer of the products adhered or involved. The contractor shall use adhesives and sealants with no formaldehyde or heavy metals.

(f) Insulation - Thermal, Acoustic, and HVAC

(1) All insulation products shall contain recovered materials as required by EPA's Comprehensive Procurement

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