Solicitation GS-01P-08-BZ-D-0010 BSC IDIQ issued 07-18-08.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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9. FOR INFORMATION

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

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0001 Base Year one (1) year period. 1.00 YR

Sample Project 0001A Offerors shall provide a price for the construction of the representative project entitled, US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA)at the John F.

Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MA, 13th Floor.

1.00 LS

0001B Minimum Guarantee: The minimum Guarantee under this contract is $1,200.00.

1.00 LS

OPTION PERIODS

1001 First one (1) year Government Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

1.00 YR

2001 Second one (1) year Government Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

1.00 YR

3001 Third one (1) year Government Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

1.00 YR

4001 Fourth one (1) year Government Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

1.00 YR

5001 Six (6) month Government Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

6.00 MO

SCHEDULE Continued

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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SECTION A

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

A.1 TABLE OF CONTENTS

(X)|SEC.| DESCRIPTION _____ ___PAGE(S)

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

X | A |SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM 1-4

X | B |SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS _ 5-6

X | C |DESCRIPTION/SPECS/WORK STATEMENT_______ 7-20

X | D |PACKAGING AND MARKING 21

X | E |INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 21

X | F |DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE 22-23

X | G |CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA 24-29

X | H |SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS 30-41

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

X | I |CONTRACT CLAUSES 42-79

PART III - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND

OTHER ATTACHMENTS

X | J |LIST OF ATTACHMENTS 80

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

| |REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER

X | K |STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS 81

X | L |INST., CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS 82-94__

X | M |EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD ____95-96

A.2 The estimated price range for the representative project entitled, US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, TIGTA, John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MA 13th

Floor construction project is between $100,000 and $250,000.

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SECTION B

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1. GENERAL

This Contract is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), multiple award construction contract for various repairs, alterations and renovations to facilities for the General Services Administration (GSA) Boston Service Center, Federal owned and leased space, in the Boston Metro area. (Including Waltham, Andover & Haverhill, MA). The Government anticipates making multiple awards under this one solicitation. There are no fixed unit prices under the IDIQ contract. The contract provides for the award of individual task orders for the execution of various construction projects in the Boston Service Center area. Contractor shall provide all labor, material, equipment, transportation, supervision, disposal and all other costs necessary to fulfill the requirements of each individual task order. Task Orders will be awarded by the Contracting Officer or ordering officer based on price alone or best value (considering such factors as past performance, quality of deliverables, ability to meet schedule requirements, relevant experience, cost control and price or cost, etc.). To allow for greater flexibility, the contract provides for the issuance of firm-fixed-price task orders utilizing both design and performance specifications. The contract period will be one (1) base year and four (4) option years.

All work shall be accomplished in strict accordance with contract clauses, applicable wage rates, and the specifications and drawings issued with each individual task order.

The following ordering procedures apply to all Task Orders issued under this Contract:

(1) Only an authorized Government Contracting Officer can issue a Task Order under this contract;

(2) Any construction to be furnished under this Contract will be ordered by issuance of written Task Orders. All Task Orders are subject to the terms and conditions of the original Contract, as amended or modified. In the event of conflict between a Task Order and the Contract, the Contract will take precedence;

(3) No work will be performed and no payment will be made except as authorized by a Task Order; and

(4) A Task Order shall be considered to be issued when the Government actually transmits the Task Order to the Contractor.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE AND TERM.

The contract is an indefinite delivery/indefinite quantity multiple award contract with the ability to award firm fixed price task orders. The contract term will consist of one (1) year base and four (4) one (1) year option years.

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B.3 CONTRACT LIMITATIONS

Maximum Contract Value: The value of all task orders placed under the contract awarded shall not exceed $30,000,000.00. The maximum value on any single task order is $2,600,000.00. As more orders are issued under one contract, the value of orders which can be issued under the remaining contracts drops by an equal amount.

Minimum Guarantee: The guaranteed minimum is $1,200.00.

The Government may award up to five (5) or more awards to contractors for performance of work in the Boston Metropolitan Statistical Area including Andover Waltham, and Haverhill, MA. If there is insufficient qualified competition, the Government reserves the right to reduce the number of awards or make no award.

The approximate number of construction projects anticipated to be performed under the Indefinite Quantity contract(s) resulting from this solicitation is 10 to 15 projects per year.

B. 4 REPRESENTATIVE PROJECT.

Section M of this solicitation lists the evaluation factors for award.

Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal necessary to renovate the US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA), at the John F. Kennedy Federal Building, Boston, MA (13th Floor). The period of performance for this task shall be forty two (42) calendar days from the date of Notice to Proceed.

US Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration $____________________ John F. Kennedy Federal Building Boston, MA 02203

TOTAL LUMP SUM PRICE IN WRITING:

B.5 MINIMUM GUARANTEE: Each Awarded Contact has a minimum guarantee of

$1200.00.

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SECTION C

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Boston Service Center requires facilities repair, alterations, renovations and general construction at Federal and Leased property managed by the Boston Service Center, which include Boston, Waltham, Andover, and Haverhill, MA. All work will be issued through firm fixed price task orders as requirements are identified. The type of work to be performed under this contract may include the following areas:

Type of Work General Construction Demolition Carpentry & Finishing Electrical General Functions Plumbing and Pipefitting HVAC and Mechanical Roof Work Exterior Construction

These Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ), multiple award construction contracts do not contain fixed unit prices. All costs, such as labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision, disposal and all associated overhead shall be priced under each individual task order. Wage determinations will be issued for individual task orders.

All work shall be accomplished in accordance with contract clauses, applicable wage rates, and the specifications and drawings issued with each task order.

As the needs exist for performance under this contract, the Contracting Officer will notify the contractors of requirements by issuing a Request for Proposal (RFP), including a scope of work, design documents and and/or specifications that will include (1) the nature of the work to be performed, (2) the location of the project, and

(3) the project duration in calendar days.

Specifications for individual task orders will be of either the design or performance type.

(a) A design specification is one which contains precise requirements, such as

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methods of construction, measurements, materials and equipment to be used, tolerances, and other detailed requirements. A design specification describes how the requirement is to be achieved.

(b) A performance specification is one that states requirements in terms of the required results with criteria for verifying compliance, but without stating the methods for achieving the required results. A performance specification defines the functional requirements for the asset and/or component, the environment in which it must operate, and the interface and interchangeability characteristics.

Performance specifications shall not describe how a requirement is achieved, require the use of specific materials, or parts or give detailed design or construction requirements beyond those needed to ensure interchangeability or interoperability with existing or proposed items. The performance specification establishes performance and acceptance criteria for the assets as complete entities. (Will we ever use the performance spec for these construction jobs? If so, I can leave in, just wasn’t sure why it is here

C.1.1 This contract will provide the government a means to contract for construction, alteration, repair and limited design. This contract will provide the government a means for expedited procurement and should maximize the use of commercial requirement definition and commercial practices to construction.

The contractor shall provide all labor, supervision, tools, material, equipment, transportation, and management necessary to provide construction, repair, and alterations to facilities leased or owned by GSA Boston Service Center. The Contractor shall be required to furnish all personnel, materials, facilities, equipment and supervision necessary to provide construction repairs, alterations and limited design to GSA and other Federal Agencies for government owned and leased facilities within the Boston service centers (Boston metropolitan area, including Haverhill, Waltham and Andover, MA). The contractor will be expected to handle multiple projects simultaneously without compromising timeliness of delivery and quality of service

The contractor shall be responsible for all submittals outlined in the specifications and applicable contract clauses. In addition, the contractor will be responsible to provide record drawings in accordance with the PBS New England CAD Deliverables policy, which will be provided yearly. PBS New England CAD Deliverables is for contractors, customers, and associates. It sets mandatory, PBS-wide procedures for Computer Aided Design (CAD) drawings and assignment plans. Adherence to the Deliverables allows for the intelligence contained within the drawings to be readily transferred to the data systems used by PBS to conduct its business for all owned and leased property. CAD drawings are required for all projects, regardless of the size or complexity of the project. CAD files final submittal of Record Drawings shall show the condition of the building as it was

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constructed and shall incorporate all of the modifications made during the construction of the building. The drawings are to be submitted in secure electronic form via CD.

Drawing templates and information files are available for download at www.gsa.gov/cifm

The contractor will be required to meet regularly with the designated GSA Contracting Officer's Technical Representative(s) and to provide progress reports , this is necessary to ensure that all work performed under this contract is acceptable to GSA and its client occupants. It should also be noted, that GSA has established customer satisfaction as a critical program performance measurement and will be using client agency feedback as part of the government's evaluation of contractor performance under this contract.

C.1.1.1 USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES.

(a) Utility services of the building may be used in this work. Toilet facilities are available on the site and may be used by the workers subject to agreement reached with Building Manager prior to beginning work.

(b) Elevator Use. Any temporary use of an existing elevator shall be by arrangement with the Building Manager and subject to his controls. Suitable and adequate protective covering for the elevator machinery, the hatchway entrances, and the interior of elevator shall be provided during the period of temporary use. Loads in excess of the rated capacity of the elevator will not be permitted. The Government will bear the cost of electric current for the operation of the elevator. On completion of the work, the Contractor shall remove the protective coverings together with any resultant dirt and debris, and leave the equipment in a condition equal to that in which he found it.

(c) Furniture in the immediate area may be moved by the Contractor and may be replaced to original position or in accordance with the furniture plan.

(d) Safety Barricades. The Contractor shall provide safety barricades in accordance with requirements of the applicable municipal ordinances and codes.

(e) Barricades shall be removed upon completion of the project, in accordance with local ordinance and to satisfaction of the COTR.

(f) Any special hazardous operations relating to the public, building occupants or property, as welding, burning, spray painting, storage of flammable materials, etc.

shall be approved by the COTR prior to proceeding.

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(g) Construction materials and items of mechanical and electrical equipment that are demolished/removed and not reused under the contract shall remain the property of the Government unless otherwise noted. All materials/equipment removed and not reserved as property of the Government and not reused in the work, shall be removed from the site by the Contractor off site in proper manner per applicable state, local and federal regulations. Storage or sale of excess salvable materials from the site will not be permitted.

(h) Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

(i) The building will be occupied during the performance of the work under the contract and consideration shall be given to the occupants at all times.

(j) The use of impact tools for cutting concrete or for installation of inserts and the use of power-actuated tools will not be permitted in occupied office buildings during Government working hours. Impact tools and power actuated tools may be used during non-working hours only with written permission of the Contracting Officer Technical Representative on each Task Order.

(k) Parking for the Contractor's employees will not be provided. Space at the loading dock will be provided for loading and unloading of equipment, tools and materials only.

C.1.1.2 MAINTAINING EXISTING BUILDING CONDITIONS

(a) The Contractor shall provide adequate protection for all parts of the building, its contents and occupants wherever work under this contract is performed. Furniture, office fixtures and carpets shall be moved as necessary for proper performance of the work, stored on the premises, protected and properly replaced. All moving operations shall be as directed by the Buildings Manager and will be so conducted as to cause minimum interference with Government business.

(b) The Contractor shall provide dustproof enclosures or partitions for protection where dusty or dirty work is performed. Dusting from debris will be kept to a minimum or avoided when removed.

(c) Any item of furniture or office fixture damaged by the Contractor's forces shall be replaced and repaired by the Contractor to the condition they were in at the time the Contractor started to work in the room or space, at no additional cost to the Government.

(d) All debris shall be removed daily and premises left neat and clean after each work shift so that Government business may proceed the next regular work day without

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interruption. Debris interfering with Government business shall be removed within two hours of being requested to do so by the Buildings Manager, the Contracting Officer Representative or the ordering official. Failure to do so may result in debris removal by Government employees or other Contractors at the expense of the Contractor.

(e) The Contractor shall use/provide temporary flooring protective material from the building freight elevator to the construction site for conveying materials inside buildings. The temporary flooring protective material maintained and kept clean at all times.

(f) No materials shall be thrown from windows or doors or buildings.

C.1.1.3 FIRE PREVENTION

(a) Every precaution shall be taken by the Contractor to prevent fire by any cause. The Building Manager will assign space for the storage of materials and equipment, and expect for combustible and flammable materials. They shall be kept in the space assigned. The Contractor shall provide suitable metal receptacles with lids outside the building in which he shall place all flammable an combustible material at the close of each work day. When the Contractor is working above the ground floor in a multi-story building, he may locate a flammable locker on the floor where the work is to be done. All flammable materials will be placed in this locker at the close of each work day and locker will be locked.

(b) Fire protection or alarm systems shall be protected and maintained at all times.

Where alteration work requires temporary interruptions of fire protection or alarm systems, prior approval shall be secured from the COTR and shut down time shall be as short as reasonable possible.

C.1.1.4 NOISE CONTROL

(a) The Contractor shall comply with all building regulations, applicable state and local laws, ordinances, and regulations relative to notice control.

(b) Stationary equipment may be provided with acoustical enclosures to provide the required sound attenuation subject to continued maintenance of such enclosure to assure that maximum sound levels specified are not exceeded.

(c) Where filed sound measurements reveal sound levels are too high, the Contractor shall cease operating such equipment and repair or replace it with equipment complying with these sound levels.

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C.1.1.5 SCHEDULING WORK

(a) Access to the buildings may be obtained by contacting the GSA COTR, named in RFP for each Task Order. Normal access is between the hours of 6:00AM and 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Access at other than normal hours shall be through prior arrangements between the Contractor and the appropriate COTR.

(b) Before any of the work within the scope of the Task Order is started, the Contractor shall confer with the COTR and agree on a construction schedule; means of access to the premises and building; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, locations of partitions, eating spaces for Contractor's employees and the like.

(c) The Contractor shall notify the COTR by telephone, facsimile or e-mail two (2) working days in advance of commencing work at the site on each Task Order.

(d) Furniture within the immediate work area may be moved by the Contractor, to an area adjacent to the work area and safely protected from damage.

(e) Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

(f) All temporary outages of any utility services required for the performance of work shall be approved and scheduled by the COTR no less than 48 hours in advance of outages.

C.1.1.6 PROTECTION AND DAMAGE

(a) Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary for protection of personnel, furnishings, equipment and building structure. Contractor shall remove and replace moveable items, if necessary. The Contractor shall replace or repair any items damaged due to work performed under this contract equal to their original condition at the time of contract award.

(b) Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

C.1.1.7 WORK

(a) Existing work shall be cut, drilled, altered, removed or temporarily removed and replaced as necessary for performance of work under this contract. Work that is replaced shall match similar existing work. Structural members shall not be cut or altered, except where noted on drawings, without authorization of the Contracting

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Officer. Work remaining in place which is damaged or defaced during performance of work shall be restored to the condition existing at time of placement of Task Order.

(b) Work out of alignment when exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the COTR's attention.

(c) The use of impact tools for cutting concrete or for installation of inserts and the use of power actuated tools will not be permitted in occupied office building during Government working hours. Impact tools and power actuated tools may be used during non-Government working hours with written permission of the COR for the work order involved. Notify the COR if after work was not ordered prior to start of Task Order.

C.1.1.8 INSPECTIONS OF SITES OR BUILDINGS

It shall be the offerors responsibility to ascertain possible conditions at the site, including such things as elevator sizes and capacities, existing building materials and components, etc. The Government shall make the site available for a site visit.

C. 1.1.9 FINAL INSPECTION, CONTRACT COMPLETION, AND CLEAN UP

Notification of completion and request for final inspection of work shall be required for each task order. The Notification shall be submitted to the COTR in writing via email.

C.1.1.9 EQUIPMENT ON THE SITE

Equipment and furnishings shall remain in place within the area of contract operations and shall be covered and protected against damage or loss. Equipment that is removed in performance of work under the contract shall be stored on the premises where directed, or shall be reused in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected, cleaned, and replaced equal to its condition prior to starting work under the contract. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

C.1.1.10 MATERIAL ON THE SITE

Material removed and not reserved as property of the Government and not reused in the work shall be removed from the site by the Contractor. Storage or sale of salvageable material on the site will not be permitted.

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C.1.1.11 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR

(a) The prime Contractor shall insure that knowledgeable and experienced superintendent is maintained on a full time basis at the job site by his own foreman as well as subcontractors, until all work required by the Task Order is completed including acceptance of all work necessary to correct deficiencies and omissions discovered during final inspection. No change in superintendence will be allowed without prior approval by the Contracting Officer.

C.1.1.13 GOVERNMENT MATERIAL & OWNERSHIP

The government may furnish materials for work. The contractor shall transport all government furnished equipment/materials from the government storage area to the work site indicated on the Task Order. The contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to government furnished property. The contractor shall follow the instructions of the contracting officer regarding the disposition of all government furnished property not consumed in performance of the Task Order.

Unless other wise noted moveable furniture, office fitting, etc., and all equipment (other than mechanical equipment) shall remain the property of the Government; be relocated as required, or stored where directed, including but not limited to the following:

(1) Built-in furniture

(2) Metal shelving

(3) Bookcases

(4) Desk and bracket fans

(5) Moveable office partitions

(6) Counters and contents

(7) Directional signs

(8) Lighting fixtures

(9) Grills and screens

(10) Doors and hardware

(11) Windows

(12) Drinking fountains

C.1.1.14 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS

Except for items identified as government furnished, the contractor shall provide all equipment, materials, and services to perform the requirements of this contract. If the quality of an item is not specified within the Task Order specifications, it shall be of acceptable industrial grade for its intended life and purpose and quality, equal to or better than the manufacturer’s original, and compatible with existing systems.

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C.1.1.15 LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS AND PERMITS

All contractors will be required to be licensed in accordance with all applicable state and federal laws as appropriate. Contractors shall have these licenses either posted on the job site or on their person. The Contractor shall provide the CO with a copy of all applicable licenses at the beginning of the base contract and all option years.

The COTR has the authority to request proof of license and or certificates from contractor or subcontractor employees on site. Failure to produce license and or certificate may result in removal from the construction site without penalty to the Government schedule.

C.1.2 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall implement contract management systems involving all management functions involved in supporting, monitoring, and controlling project operations.

The contractor shall implement necessary work control procedures to ensure quality and timely work completion and tracking of work progress. Plan and schedule work to assure material, labor, and equipment are available to complete work within the specified time limits and in conformance with the quality standards specified. The contractor shall;

(1) Manage the total work effort associated with the construction and repair to ensure responsive and cost-effective performance of these services. Such management includes, but is not limited to, planning, scheduling, and quality control. Provide an adequate staff of personnel with the necessary management expertise to assure the performance of the required work.

(2) Develop, evaluate and refine submittals, plans and schedules, as specified in Task Orders, for approval by the CO.

(3) Provide administrative and technical support for work.

C.1.3 SUPERVISION

The contractor shall provide adequate on-site supervision/superintendence of subcontractor employees at all times that a work site is active. The superintendent shall coordinate all work of the subcontractors and be responsible for all quality control and safety and health for the project.

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The contractor shall ensure satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity. Each Contractor employee is expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect favorably upon themselves, their employer, GSA, and the Federal Government. The CO reserves the right to direct the Contractor to remove an employee from the work site for failure to comply with the standards of conduct.

C.2 PERSONNEL REQUIREMENTS

C.2.1 The contractor shall provide a workforce suitably skilled to accomplish work assignments and with the special skills and/or certifications that may be required by Task Orders. Employ all positions with qualified and experienced personnel only.

C.2.2 PROJECT MANAGER (PM) Provide a full-time PM to serve as the focal point for all work and (or) responsible for the coordination of on-site activities. The PM shall represent the Contractor and serve as the Contractor’s prime point of contact and the Governments sole point of contact for all contract matters. The PM shall be empowered to make all contractor decisions related to all on-site performance under this contract. The PM may delegate this authority to subordinate managers and supervisors to maximize efficient and timely completion of work, according to the contractor’s organizational structure. The PM shall be responsible for issues such as;

(1) Work performance

(2) Site supervision

(3) Safety of work site

(4) Supervision and training of employees

(5) Submission of any required submittals

(6) Completion and submission of required incidental engineering/planning

No change in project management will be allowed without prior approval by the Contracting Officer

C.3 GENERAL PERFORMANCE REQUIREMENTS

C.3.1 The contractor shall employ industry-approved Best Management Practices performance standards and methods, personnel and materials, to obtain the highest practical efficiency as a balance of quality, reliability, responsiveness, safety and cost-effectiveness. As a minimum, perform work in conformance with current codified industry standards, such as the International Building Code, International Plumbing Code, International Mechanical Code, International Fire Code, International Energy Conservation Code, Life Safety Code, National Electric Code, etc. Generally, the work performed shall conform to Architectural Barriers Act Accessibility Standards (ABAAS). These guidelines and industry codes will

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generally form the minimum acceptable performance standard as per General Requirements.

C.3.2 On all Task Orders, the contractor shall be required to comply with the Division One General Requirements. These general requirements will be tailored by the government for specific Task Orders. Costs to perform these Division One General Requirements shall be included in the Performance Value.

C.4 ORDERING OF WORK

C.4.1 Whenever the government has work to be performed under this contract, the contracting officer will provide the contractor with a Request for Proposal (RFP) .. If the specification in the RFP includes Sensitive But Unclassified plans and specifications the contractor shall be responsible to access these documents on FBO.GOV or the Government will provide the documents via CD. The RFP will normally include (1) the nature of the work to be performed, (2) the location of the job site, (3) the time period requirements of the work, (4) government furnished material/equipment if applicable, and (5) any technical specifications applicable to the project.

C.4.2 The CO will provide information regarding proposal requirements at the issuance of the RFP. Such items may include;

(1) Pre-proposal conference or Site Visit Time and Place

(2) Specialized experience requirements

(3) Government furnished equipment/materials

(4) Required completion time and/or dates

(5) Liquidated damages

C.5 SUBMITTALS

After issuance of an authorized Task Order, submit all items for approval within 5 working days, from date of order noted on the Task Order (unless otherwise indicated). All submittals shall be submitted to the COTR.

C.5.1 Project submittals shall include but are not limited to necessary studies, catalog cuts, material submittals, maintenance schedules, standard operating procedures, or record drawings (as-built drawing) incidental and related to performance of the work.

C.5.2 Upon completion of work for individual Task Orders, the contractor shall provide necessary operation and maintenance manuals/instructions. This may also include necessary training and instruction to government maintenance personnel.

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C.5.3 After award of the Task Order and as part of the work performance, the contractor may be required to submit material information for review and approval by the government. These submittals may be required to demonstrate conformance, or may be for the purpose of government material selection (such as color selection).

(a) Contractor shall submit shop drawings and/or manufacturer's specifications and data for each of the following items, when such items are applicable to the Task Order: All materials for stud partitions including doors, hardware base, etc.;

demountable partitions; metal partitions; anchors and fasteners; paint; floor and ceiling tile; all electrical items; ductwork; diffusers; floor plans or sketches affecting space assignment.

(b) Contractor shall submit samples for each of the following: each type of stud; each type of anchor; each type of floor and ceiling tile.

C.5.4 Additional detail on submittal requirements will be contained under the individual Task Orders. Contractor shall submit samples or shop drawings (including manufacturing data) for items not listed herein, upon request by the COTR.

C.6 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

C.6.1 The contractor shall establish and maintain a QC program under the contract. The QC program shall consist of submittal review and approval, testing, completion inspections, and QC certifications and documentation necessary to provide compliant and quality materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations. All individuals will be held responsible for the quality of work on the job.

C.6.2 Quality Control Plan

The contractor shall submit a Quality Control (QC) Plan within fifteen (15) calendar days following contract award. Approval of the QC Plan is required prior to the start of work. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to require changes in the QC Plan and operations as necessary, including removal of personnel, to ensure the specified quality of work. The Contracting Officer reserves the right to interview any member of the QC organization at any time in order to verify the submitted qualifications. All QC organization personnel shall be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer may require the removal of any individual for non-compliance with quality requirements specified in the contract.

C.6.2.1 If identified in an individual Task Order RFP, the Contractor will provide, for approval by the Contracting Officer, a detailed individual Task Order QC plan submitted in a 3-ring binder with pages numbered sequentially. The plan shall include the following:

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a. A table of contents listing the major sections identified with tabs in the following order:

I. QC ORGANIZATION

II. NAMES AND QUALIFICATIONS

III. DUTIES, RESPONSIBILITY AND AUTHORITY OF QC PERSONNEL

IV. OUTSIDE ORGANIZATIONS

V. APPOINTMENT LETTERS

VI. SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES AND INITIAL SUBMITTAL REGISTER

VII. TESTING LABORATORY INFORMATION

VIII. PROCEDURES TO COMPLETE REWORK ITEMS

IX. DOCUMENTATION PROCEDURES

X. PROCEDURES FOR PERFORMING THE THREE PHASES OF

CONTROL

XI. PROCEDURES FOR COMPLETION INSPECTION

b. A chart showing the QC organizational structure.

c. Names and qualifications, in resume format, for each person in the QC organization at the prime contractor’s level. Names and qualifications of QC personnel for subcontractors will be required for each Task Order. Include the CQM course certifications for the Prime QC Manager as required.

d. Duties, responsibilities and authorities of each person in the QC organization.

e. A listing of outside organizations such as, architectural and consulting engineering firms that will be employed by the Contractor and a description of the services these firms will provide.

f. Letters signed by an officer of the firm appointing the Prime QC Manager and stating the responsibility for implementing and managing the QC program as described in this contract. Include in this letter the responsibility and duties of the Prime QC Manager.

g. Procedures for reviewing, approving and managing submittals. Provide the name(s) of the person(s) in the QC organization authorized to review and certify submittals prior to approval.

h. Testing laboratory information required as applicable.

i. Procedures to identify, record, track and complete rework items.

j. Documentation procedures, including proposed report formats.

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k. Procedures for Performing the Three Phases of Control.

l. Procedures for Identifying and Documenting the Completion Inspection process.

C.7 SAFETY & HEALTH

Provide a safe and healthful workplace. Establish and maintain these conditions through an aggressive and comprehensive occupational safety & health program as required by local, state and federal regulations.

C.8 CONTRACT & TASK ORDER CLOSEOUT:

Unless otherwise specified, prior to final payment and closeout the contractor shall provide all applicable Operations Manuals (O&M) manuals, training/training manuals, extra materials, extended warranties and record drawings (as built drawings). The contractor will be responsible to provide record drawings (As built drawings) in accordance with the PBS New England CAD Deliverables policy. In addition, the contractor shall provide a release of claims (GSA Form 1142), and final completion statement guaranteeing workmanship and verifying all employees and subcontractors have been compensated.

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SECTION D

PACKAGING AND MARKING

This section is not used.

SECTION E

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS (GSAM 552.246-72) (SEP 1999)

The Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 10 calendar days before the date the work will be completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will begin within 10 calendar days after the date specified in the Contractor's notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

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SECTION F

DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(FAR 52.211-10) (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

(a) Commence work under this contract within (*) calendar days after the Contractor receives notice to proceed,

(b) Prosecute the work diligently, and

(c) Complete the entire work ready for use not later than (*) calendar days after the Contractor receives notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

* Shall be identified in individual Task Orders.

**An Administrative Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued to the successful contractor at the pre-construction meeting following contract award. This NTP will enable the contractor to begin the submittal process and order all equipment upon submittal review and approval. A second NTP for all on-site work will be issued after security clearances are completed. The successful contractor will have * calendar days from the date of the second NTP to complete all work.

* Shall be identified in individual Task Orders.

F.2 PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (FAR 52.236-1) (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least fifteen percent (15%) of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

F.3 WORKING AND NON-WORKING HOURS

Normal working hours are from 6:00 AM to 6:00 PM, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays. Please note that other than normal working hours are considered to be all other times.

F.4 TIME OF PERFORMANCE

The performance times will be specified in the Task Order in calendar days.

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F.5 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (FAR 52.211-12)(SEP 2000) [Reference FAR

11.503(b)]

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the government in the amount of * for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed.

(c) These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination Clause.

* Shall be identified in individual Task Orders, as applicable.

F.6 CONTRACT AND TASK ORDER PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

A. The maximum contract ordering period will be effective as of the date the contract is signed by the Contracting Officer and will continue in effect for a base period of one (1) year with four (4) additional one (1) year option periods and one (1) option to extend the contract six (6) months beyond the final one (1) year option period. The actual performance of the work may extend beyond the five (5) year period, as determined by each TO, but shall not extend longer than one

(1) year beyond the ordering period of the contract.

B. The period of performance, deliverables, and performance schedule for each TO shall be specified in each TO awarded under this contract.

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SECTION G

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 AUTHORIZED CONTRACTING OFFICERS

The Contracting Officers listed below may issue task orders under this base contract:

Linda J. Byrne William D. Higgins Shirley M. McCarthy

Or any other GSA Contracting Officers within their contracting authority. The above-named Contracting Officers are located at Thomas P. O’Neill Jr. Federal Building.

G.2 METHODS FOR THE PLACEMENT OF ORDERS

PROPOSAL REQUESTS. When requirements are identified for potential placement on this contract, the Contracting Officer (CO) will provide the Contractor with a Request for Proposal (RFP) to perform the work. The Contractor will develop a proposal based upon the plans and specification included in the RFP. The proposal shall be submitted in fixed price format, with a breakdown in accordance with the format identified in the RFP.

1) All Contractors shall be provided a fair opportunity to be considered pursuant to the procedures set below for each task order to be issued unless:

a) The Government’s need for the construction ordered is of such unusual urgency that providing such opportunity to all contractors would result in unacceptable delays in fulfilling that need;

b) Only one contractor is capable of providing the construction required at the level of quality required because the construction ordered are unique or highly specialized;

c) The task order should be issued on a sole source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency because it is a logical follow on to as task order already issued under this contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order.

d) It is necessary to place the order with a particular contractor to satisfy a minimum order.

Each RFP will include a Statement of Work (SOW), the evaluation criteria that will be used to evaluate the offers, the components of the offer (technical and/or price/cost or other factors) to be submitted, the format for submission, the timeframe for submission of the offer, and any other relevant instructions to the contractor. In general the SOW, drawings, and specifications will include (1) the

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nature of the work to be performed, (2) the location of the job site, (3) the time period requirements of the work, (4) government furnished material/equipment if applicable, and (5) any technical specifications applicable to the project.

2) Upon receipt of the RFP, the contractor may submit an offer to the CO which must include technical, cost, and any other information requested. The proposal must be submitted by the time specified in the request.

3) The Government shall have the right to select the contractor based on initial offers without discussions, but the Government reserves the right to hold discussions after evaluation of the initial offers.

4) Work under this contract shall be ordered by written Task Orders issued on Task Order Form GSA 300 (Order for Supplies or Services) to the contractor by the Contracting Officer.

5) Task Orders shall be firm-fixed-price and clearly define the specific services to be performed or the performance desired. Each Order shall contain applicable clauses and provisions specific to that work. The Government shall 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.

6) Method of submission for proposals will be defined in the Request for Proposal (RFP) letter for each individual Task Order. They may include but are not limited to mail, facsimile, and other electronic commerce such as email.

7) Task Orders may be awarded by the contracting officer based on best value -considering such factors as past performance, quality of deliverables, ability to meet schedule requirements, relevant experience, cost control and price or cost, etc. These factors are not all-inclusive and will vary by individual Task Order. Task Order proposal requests will detail the evaluation criteria as well as the selection methodology. The Contracting Officer also reserves the right to make award of a Task Order based solely on price, upon a determination that it is in the Government’s best interest.

G.3 Contents of Task Order RFP Proposals:

Unless otherwise specified, the contractor shall submit a proposal to the contracting officer within fourteen (14) calendar days from receipt of the RFP. As identified in the individual Task Order RFP, offerors may be required to submit price proposal breakdowns that identify all costs associated with Shell and all costs associated with Tenant Improvement (TI) as defined in the Section J attachment. Individual Task Order request for proposal where Shell & TI costs breakdowns are not required, may require

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the offeror(s) to provide their price proposal comprised of an itemized price breakdown in sufficient detail to permit a complete analysis of all labor, materials, equipment, transportation, supervision and disposal costs and overhead and profit, at both the prime and subcontracting levels and shall cover all work involved in the Task Order.

(a) In support of the pricing proposal for individual task orders, the contractor will generally provide;

(1) If over $100,000, SF-24: Bid Bond (Copy of Form Attached)

(b) In support of the technical basis for individual orders, the contractor shall generally provide;

(1) Work Schedule (In Calendar Days) & Schedule of Values

(2) The name and contact information for the key personnel (Superintendent and Project Manager) who will work on the project.

(3) List of HSPD-12 cleared employees intended to work on the project.

G.4 INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDER, REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS (RFP), QUESTIONS

All specification and drawing questions for individual Task Order RFPs are due by 10:00 AM five (5) working days after the site visit unless otherwise specified, which will be listed in the…