Solicittaion GS-06P-09-GX-D-0013.doc

GS06P09GXD0013

Specification and Bid Forms

Heartland Region

Solicitation No. GS-06P-09-GX-D-0013 Issue Date: January 30, 2009 Brief Description and Location of Work:

Roof Anchorage Inspection and Assessment

Neal Smith Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Rush H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse, 555 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Federal Records Center, 9700 Page, Building 109, Overland, Missouri

Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 10th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert V. Denney U.S. Courthouse, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska

Richard Bolling Federal Building, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Three copies of Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items (page 3 of the solicitation), must be returned with Offer. Each page must contain an original signature of the person authorized to sign the Offer (Block 30a Standard Form 1449). Also return Section I – Schedule of Services (pages 6-13 of the solicitation).

Offerors are reminded that Block 12 of the Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items, is to be used to offer prompt payment discounts. Payment terms are set forth in the Prompt Payment Clause of this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned against inserting any statement in Block 12 that indicated that payment is due sooner than the time stipulated in the Prompt Payment Clause. Example: Inserting “net 20” in block 12 will cause the offer to be rejected as nonresponsive, because the entry would be contrary to the 30 day payment terms specified in the Prompt Payment Clause.

Return Completed Part IX – Offeror Representations and Certifications Commercial Items.

For information on this solicitation contact Terrance Cowley, Contract Specialist at (816) 926-6905 or Dave Hartshorn, Industrial Hygienist at (816) 823-2227.

Prior to award offeror must be registered in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) database at http://www.ccr.gov.

The information collection requirements contained in this solicitation/contract, that are not required by regulation, have been approved by the Office of Management and Budget pursuant to the Paperwork Reduction Act and assigned OMB Control No. 3090-163.

NOTICE: All Bidders/Offerors may be subject to a security checkpoint when entering the Federal Building, 1500 East Bannister Road, Kansas City, Missouri. If you hand carry your bid, please note that your bid is due in the Office of Business and Support Services not later than the date and time specified in this solicitation. Be aware that it is your responsibility to ensure your bid is received in the Office of Business and Support Services on time. Security Officers at the check point will NOT hand carry your bid to the Office. All bids, modifications and withdrawals are subject to FAR 52.214-7.

NOTICE CONCERNING SOLICITATION

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION’S MISSION

To provide quality services required by our clients in a timely manner.

To ensure the best value to the Federal Government and the public thereby enhancing our clients’ ability to accomplish their mission.

SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

This procurement is to be set-aside in total for small business participation.

AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT PROGRAM (APP)

The General Services Administration (GSA), as a Federal procuring agency, is required to procure and use products containing post-consumer content (recycled material) by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), Section 6002, Executive Order (EO) 13101, "Greening the Government Through Waste Prevention, Recycling, and Federal Acquisition” and EO 13148, “Greening the Government thru Leadership in Environmental Management.” EO 13101 also requires Federal agencies to procure and use environmentally preferable and bio-based products. RCRA Section 6002, EO 13101 and Office of Federal Procurement Policy (OFPP) Letter 92-4 require Federal agencies to develop and implement an Affirmative Procurement Program (APP) to facilitate the procurement of these products.

FAR 23.7 requires consideration of environmental factors when purchasing products and services.

QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

The Contracting Officer (CO) must accept a completed Quality Control Plan (QCP) prior to the notice to proceed. The QCP will be specific to the contract specification and location(s) in accordance with the provisions and requirements of the solicitation. QCP will be necessary 60 days prior to option effective date with 30 days for acceptance by COR.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

Notice to Proceed (NTP) will NOT be issued until the COR has officially notified the CO that approved clearances for proposed employees have been received and approved by the FPS Department of Homeland Security.

SHALL vs MUST

Throughout this solicitation, the terms “shall” and “must” are used. “Shall” and “must” denote the imperative. They indicate an obligation to act. In this solicitation, and any resulting contract, “shall” and “must” have the same meaning.

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE SYSTEM

The General Services Administration, Public Buildings Service, Heartland Region, will be using the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) Contractor Performance System (CPS). The CPS, created by NIH, is a Federal multiple-agency, shared-file system that collects, maintains, and disseminates contractor performance information as required by Federal Acquisition Regulation, Subpart 42.15.

SUBMIT YOUR PROPOSAL TO:

General Services Administration

Office of Business & Support Services (6ADB)

1500 East Bannister Road, Room 1161

Kansas City, Missouri 64131-3088

Date/Time for Receipt of bid: March 2, 2009 at 2:00 p.m. CST

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION/ CONTRACT FORM

Standard Form 1449, Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items

Table of Contents

I. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

Description of Services

Schedule of Supplies/Service

II. DESCRIPTION/ SPECIFICATION

Scope of Work

Quality Control Plan (QCP)

Quality Assurance Plan

III. FAR 52.212.4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

IV. ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS

APPLICABLE TO GSA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

V. FAR 52.212-5 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS REQUIRED TO

IMPLEMENT STATUTES OR EXECUTIVE ORDERS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

VI. FAR 52.252-2 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS – NEGOTIATION

VII. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

VIII. FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

IX. FAR 52.212-2 EVALUATION – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

X. FAR 52.212-3 OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATION -

COMMERCIAL ITEMS

XI. AUTHORIZED NEGOTIATORS

LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS & OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Exhibit 1 Building Information

Exhibit 2 Definitions

Exhibit 3 Applicable Publications

Exhibit 4 Reporting Requirements

Exhibit 5 Document Security, Notice to Prospective Bidders/Offerors

Exhibit 6 Contract Administration Data

Exhibit 7 Past Performance Evaluation Reference survey

Exhibit 8 Sample Mapping/Drawing

SECTION I - SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

1. DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The contractor shall provide the management, supervision, manpower, equipment and supplies necessary to provide roof anchorage inspection and assessment services as described herein. Work under this contract is expected to commence on or about May 1, 2009.

This is a performance-based solicitation. These performance-based specifications express the Government’s requirements in the form of the minimum quality standard to be met. Offerors must determine the optional work schedule, resource allocations and performance methods. Carefully review the complete solicitation so that you are aware of all the terms and conditions.

There is no guaranteed minimum associated with the award of this contract. The Contractor shall furnish to the Government all supplies or services specified and called for by orders issued in accordance with the Ordering provisions in this contract. The Government may issue orders requiring delivery to multiple destinations or performance at multiple locations.

2. SCHEDULE OF SERVICES

Indicate a price per building for providing an annual inspection of roof anchorages, mapping/drawings, and certifications in accordance with this solicitation for the following buildings:

Neal Smith Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Rush H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse, 555 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Federal Records Center, 9700 Page, Building 109, Overland, Missouri

Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 10th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert V. Denney U.S. Courthouse, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska

Richard Bolling Federal Building, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri The price quoted for an “annual inspection” provides for only one inspection per year when submitting prices.

The price quoted for a “mapping/drawing” of the roof anchorage is to reflect a one time price for services that can be ordered at any time during the base period or any of the option periods if exercised.

The price quoted for a “certification” of the roof anchorage is to reflect a one time price for services that can be ordered at any time during the base period or any of the option periods if exercised.

Annual Inspections – Base Period 5/1/2009-4/30/2010 Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Neal

Smith Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Rush

H Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Federal

Records Center described herein for the Base Period

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Thomas

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Robert A.

Young Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Robert V.

Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Roman L.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Richard Bolling Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

/job Mapping/Drawing - Base Period 5/1/2009-4/30/2010 Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Neal Smith

Federal Building during the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Charles E.

Whittaker U.S. Courthouse during the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Federal

Records Center during the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Thomas F.

Eagleton U.S. Courthouse during the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Roman L.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse during the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a one-time mapping/drawing of the Richard Bolling Federal Building during the Base Period.

Certifications – Base Period 5/1/2009-4/30/2010

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Neal

Smith Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Rush

H Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job

Quote a price to provide certification for the Federal

Records Center described herein for the Base Period

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Thomas

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide a certification for the Robert A.

Young Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

/job Quote a price to provide a certification for the Robert V.

Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Roman L.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for the Base Period.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Richard Bolling Federal Building described herein for the Base Period.

/job

Annual Inspections – Option Period I 5/1/2010-4/30/2011

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Records Center described herein for Option I.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Robert

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option I.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Roman

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Richard

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option I.

Mapping/Drawing - Option Period I 5/1/2010-4/30/2011

Federal Building during Option Period I.

Whittaker U.S. Courthouse during Option Period I.

Records Center during Option Period I.

Eagleton U.S. Courthouse during Option Period I.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse during Option Period I.

Bolling Federal Building during Option Period I.

Certifications – Option Period I 5/1/2010-4/30/2011

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Federal

Records Center described herein for Option I.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Robert

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option I.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Roman

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option I.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Richard

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option I.

Annual Inspections – Option Period II 5/1/2011-4/30/2012

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option II.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option II.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option II.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option II.

Mapping/Drawing – Option Period II 5/1/2011-4/30/2012

Federal Building during Option Period II.

Whittaker U.S. Courthouse during Option Period II.

Records Center during Option Period II.

Eagleton U.S. Courthouse during Option Period II.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse during Option Period II.

Bolling Federal Building during Option Period II.

Certifications – Option Period II 5/1/2011-4/30/2012

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option II.

Quote a price to provide an a certification for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option II.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option II.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option II.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option II.

Annual Inspections – Option Period III 5/1/2012-4/30/2013

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option III.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option III.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option III.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option III.

Mapping/Drawings – Option Period III 5/1/2012-4/30/2013

Federal Building during Option Period III.

Whittaker U.S. Courthouse during Option Period III.

Records Center during Option Period III.

Eagleton U.S. Courthouse during Option Period III.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse during Option Period III.

Bolling Federal Building during Option Period III.

Certifications – Option Period III 5/1/2012-4/30/2013

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option III.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option III.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option III.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option III.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option III.

Annual Inspections – Option Period IV 5/1/2013-4/30/2014

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

/job Quote a price to provide an annual inspection service for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option IV.

F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

Mappings/Drawings – Option Period IV 5/1/2013-4/30/2014

Federal Building during Option Period IV.

Whittaker U.S. Courthouse during Option Period IV.

Records Center during Option Period IV.

Eagleton U.S. Courthouse during Option Period IV.

Hruska U.S. Courthouse during Option Period IV.

Bolling Federal Building during Option Period IV.

Certifications – Option Period IV 5/1/2013-4/30/2014

Smith Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Rush

H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

/job

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Charles

E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

/job

Records Center described herein for Option IV.

Quote a price to provide a certification for the Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

/job

A. Young Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

V. Denney U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse described herein for Option IV.

Bolling Federal Building described herein for Option IV.

NOTE: Drawings have already been completed for the Rush H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse, Robert A. Young Federal Building, and Robert V. Denney U.S. Courthouse.

NOTE: Prices are being quoted for the base period and each option period for the one-time mapping/drawing as to allow the ordering of services as funding is available.

NOTE: Offerors must quote prices for all options, in addition to the initial period, in order to be considered for award.

SECTION II - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1. GENERAL

General Services Administration (GSA) is requesting proposals for inspecting existing roof anchorages on various Federal Buildings located in GSA’s Heartland Region, which covers Missouri, Kansas, Iowa, and Nebraska. The Contractor shall conduct the work in accordance with Section 8 of the ANSI/IWCA reference cited in this document.

The ANSI/IWCA safety standard applies to devices used to support personnel and equipment as they suspend over the side of the building for either window washing or building maintenance. The anchorage systems may consist of eyebolts, davits & sockets, outriggers, swing stages, wind-screen posts, columns, and/or structural eye-beams: i.e., equipment permanently dedicated to the building. However, ropes, lines, lifelines, fall arrest components, scaffolding, powered hoists, or window anchors are not included in this project.

It is the intent of this project to have all the roof anchorages listed in the inventory inspected to assure they fulfill the design requirements stipulated in the references cited below and for GSA to have assurance that system design will suit professional window cleaning/suspended maintenance practices and fall protection requirements.

Reference

1.American National Standard Institute (ANSI) standard IWCA I-14.1, dated 25 October 2001.

2.OSHA 1926.502(d)(15), Personal Fall Arrest Systems and Appendix C to this part.

2. WORK TO BE PERFORMED

The contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, tools, and equipment necessary for the complete performance of the work described herein.

The contractor will be required to provide annual site roof anchorage inspections, one-time CAD drawings, and one-time roof anchorage certifications for each location listed within the specification. (Prices are being asked for CAD drawings and anchorage certifications within each of the base and option years, however, it is anticipated that these services will only be ordered by the Government one time).

The Contractor shall conduct a site inspection of each facility’s roof anchorages listed in Section II, Paragraph 3, (also listed in Exhibit 1) to ensure: (a) overall system compliance (layout) and (b) equipment integrity (i.e., is it still secure, any corrosion). This task shall be accomplished using a “Qualified Person” working under the direct supervision of a registered Professional Engineer. The inspection shall ensure all anchorages continue to meet the design criteria as outlined in the references cited in this document. If, during a facility’s inspection, an area of suspicion is identified, an immediate verbal report of the situation shall be made to (i) the GSA Building Manager for that facility and (ii) the GSA Regional Safety Office, and a tag shall be affixed to that anchorage indicating it is not to be used; a written report of this situation shall be submitted within 14 calendar days of identifying the suspected problem.

Additionally, the contractor shall provide a set of CAD drawings for each facility inspected showing the identification and location of each anchorage inspected. An example of the drawings to be provided is presented in Exhibit 8.

In addition, all roof anchors used for tie-backs and lifelines, davits, monorails, and similar support equipment shall be load tested and certified as to the structural integrity of the system. This testing and certification shall be carried out under the supervision of a registered professional engineer in accordance with ANSI/IWCA I-14.1, Window Cleaning Safety. A written report of the certification shall be produced, signed, and stamped by the registered professional engineer under whose supervision the load testing was accomplished.

3. LOCATIONS TO BE INSPECTED

Neal Smith Federal Building, 210 Walnut Street, Des Moines, Iowa

Rush H. Limbaugh U.S. Courthouse, 555 Independence Street, Cape Girardeau, Missouri

Charles E. Whittaker U.S. Courthouse, 400 E. 9th Street, Kansas City, Missouri

Federal Records Center, 9700 Page, Building 109, Overland, Missouri

Thomas F. Eagleton U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 10th Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert A. Young Federal Building, 1222 Spruce Street, St. Louis, Missouri

Robert V. Denney U.S. Courthouse, 100 Centennial Mall North, Lincoln, Nebraska

Roman L. Hruska U.S. Courthouse, 111 S. 18th Plaza, Omaha, Nebraska Richard Bolling Federal Building, 601 E. 12th Street, Kansas City, Missouri The Government may at any time, add additional buildings, work, etc. to this contract. All additions will be negotiated.

4. PERSONNEL QUALIFICATIONS

Individuals completing the work for this project shall meet the following qualifications.

1) Registered Professional Engineer (PE): One who has a recognized engineering degree, is licensed to practice engineering in the state where the anchorages are located, and has the legal right to use the designation of “Professional Engineer.” The PE must have knowledge, training, and experience directly pertaining to the work to be completed in this project. The PE is required to be licensed in each of the states where work is to be performed (must have certificate).

2) Qualified Person: One who has extensive knowledge, training and experience; and has successfully demonstrated the ability to solve or resolve problems relating to the subject matter and work posed in this project. If the “Qualified Person” is not a PE, they shall be an individual working under the direct supervision of the PE who conducts the Initial Inspection/Certification.

5. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

This contract will include a 12 month base period (05/01/2009-04/30/2010), and four, twelve-month option periods (05/01/2010-04/30/2014). The option periods will be used for the purpose of annual re-inspections. Work shall be accomplished once the Contractor receives individual task-order for services. The Government does reserve the right to not exercise the option years.

6. DELIVERABLES

Upon completion of the inspection for each facility, the Contractor shall provide a draft written report to GSA (see Point of Contact, below). Upon review of the draft, the Contractor shall address any comments to the satisfaction of GSA and provide a final report. The final report, for each facility, shall be provided as one (1) written copy and one (1) electronic (.pdf copy). The electronic file is to be compiled as a complete, integral file – not as separate parts or files, such as text, appendices, maps, photos, etc. The written report shall be signed and stamped by the contractor’s PE.

1) The Inspection Report shall contain, at a minimum, the following elements:

a) Name and signature of the Qualified Person conducting the inspection.

b) Date of the inspection.

c) Identification of elements inspected (name, manufacturer, model, location on the building, and quantity), including drawings showing specific locations.

d) Findings and Summary of the inspection, including:

i. Identification of damaged, corroded, deformed, or missing components of the anchorage system

ii. Identification of any deficiencies or limitations identified within the anchorage system (e.g., layout, capacity, integrity, etc.)

iii. Evaluation of the system in regards to OSHA and ANSI/IWCA requirements.

iv. Review of existing anchor design location and recommendation to upgrade system, if deemed necessary.

v. If deficiencies are found, a brief explanation of how deficiency could be corrected and an estimated price for the correction (actual repairs are not part of this contract).

e) Name and signature of the Professional Engineer reviewing the report, and date signed.

2) CAD Drawings

a) The Contractor shall develop and provide CAD drawings which show the location of each anchorage inspected and a description of that anchorage. The drawings shall be of sufficient size and accuracy so as to permit the accurate location and identification of a specific anchorage from the Inspection Report’s narrative. A sample of the type of drawing required is provided in Exhibit 8.

7. GSA POINT OF CONTACT

The GSA technical point of contact for this project is:

General Services Administration

Attn: David L. Hartshorn (6PFB)

1500 E. Bannister Rd

Kansas City, Missouri 64131 Phone: 816-823-2227

Fax: 816-926-1779

Email: david.hartshorn@gsa.gov

8. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

The contractor shall prepare and implement a written Quality Control Plan as described below.

This paragraph establishes the minimum requirements for a Quality Control Plan to be provided and maintained by the Contractor. The Contractor shall ensure that the required services specified in this contract, meet the quality standards outlined in the contract. All work performed under this contract shall be of the highest quality, consistent with best industry practices, to assure timely provision of services, optimum tenant agency satisfaction, and adequate protection of Government assets. The plan must be revised by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government during the life of the contract as necessary to ensure that contract objectives are met. All revisions must be accepted by the COR prior to the issuance of the Notice to Proceed. An updated Quality Control Plan will be necessary 60 days prior to option effective dates with 30 days for acceptance by the COR. The Quality Control Plan shall include, but not be limited to:

1) Description of Methods: The QC plan shall contain a description of methods used by contractor on how they will accomplish the tasks required by the contract. This will include the methods of inspection and how contractor will achieve requirements listed in the description of work, i.e. how identifying unacceptable roof anchorages will be determined by contractor, how drawings/mappings will be prepared in accordance with the specification, etc.

9. QUALITY ASSURANCE PLAN

1) General: The procedures and methods established in this Quality Assurance Plan will serve as a guide for all parties involved to ensure that tenants and the GSA receive the services paid for and specified in this contract. The purpose of the Quality Assurance plan is to ensure that roof anchorage inspections, drawings/mappings, and certifications are complete and acceptable per contract requirements. The government’s Quality Assurance plan will include the acceptance of the contractors quality control plan, inspection of the contractor’s deliverables, and meetings with the contractor.

2) Partnering: In order to have an effective contract administration program that also ensures a successful business relationship between GSA and the contractor, all parties involved in the service delivery process must work as a team and foster open and honest communication at all times. Close coordination and active cooperation on a continuous basis between the contractor and those representing the Contracting Officer are necessary to ensure a clean, safe and healthy working environment, and a well maintained and operated building.

3) GSA/Contractor Meetings: An initial step in avoiding disputes and claims is to settle minor problems and misunderstandings at the lowest possible level. Accordingly, the contractor shall meet with the COR or his representative frequently to ensure effective lines of communication exist between the contractor and GSA. A mutual effort shall be made to resolve all problems identified during these meetings.

4) Performance Evaluation: Both the contractor and the Government, at the time of contract award, have agreed upon all terms and conditions as stated in the contract. During the life of the contract, contractor performance will be documented by means of the Contractor Performance System (CPS), written inspections, minutes of meetings, GSA/customer surveys and records which will be retained as part of the official contract file.

5) Effectiveness of Quality Control: The COR shall assess the effectiveness of the contractor's Quality Control Program through review of reports required of the contractor, service delivery information, customer interaction, and by means of GSA inspections.

SECTION III - FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS—COMMERCIAL ITEMS

(a) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall only tender for acceptance those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its post-acceptance rights—

(1) Within a reasonable time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered; and

(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.

(b) Assignment. The Contractor or its assignee may assign its rights to receive payment due as a result of performance of this contract to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution, including any Federal lending agency in accordance with the Assignment of Claims Act (31 U.S.C. 3727). However, when a third party makes payment (e.g., use of the Governmentwide commercial purchase card), the Contractor may not assign its rights to receive payment under this contract.

(c) Changes. Changes in the terms and conditions of this contract may be made only by written agreement of the parties.

(d) Disputes. This contract is subject to the Contract Disputes Act of 1978, as amended (41 U.S.C. 601-613). Failure of the parties to this contract to reach agreement on any request for equitable adjustment, claim, appeal or action arising under or relating to this contract shall be a dispute to be resolved in accordance with the clause at FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, which is incorporated herein by reference. The Contractor shall proceed diligently with performance of this contract, pending final resolution of any dispute arising under the contract.

(e) Definitions. The clause at FAR 52.202-1, Definitions, is incorporated herein by reference.

(f) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence such as, acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing as soon as it is reasonably possible after the commencement of any excusable delay, setting forth the full particulars in connection therewith, shall remedy such occurrence with all reasonable dispatch, and shall promptly give written notice to the Contracting Officer of the cessation of such occurrence.

(g) Invoice.

(1) The Contractor shall submit an original invoice and three copies (or electronic invoice, if authorized) to the address designated in the contract to receive invoices. An invoice must include—

(i) Name and address of the Contractor;

(ii) Invoice date and number;

(iii) Contract number, contract line item number and, if applicable, the order number;

(iv) Description, quantity, unit of measure, unit price and extended price of the items delivered;

(v) Shipping number and date of shipment, including the bill of lading number and weight of shipment if shipped on Government bill of lading;

(vi) Terms of any discount for prompt payment offered;

(vii) Name and address of official to whom payment is to be sent;

(viii) Name, title, and phone number of person to notify in event of defective invoice; and

(ix) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). The Contractor shall include its TIN on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(x) Electronic funds transfer (EFT) banking information.

(A) The Contractor shall include EFT banking information on the invoice only if required elsewhere in this contract.

(B) If EFT banking information is not required to be on the invoice, in order for the invoice to be a proper invoice, the Contractor shall have submitted correct EFT banking information in accordance with the applicable solicitation provision, contract clause (e.g., 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Central Contractor Registration, or 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer—Other Than Central Contractor Registration), or applicable agency procedures.

(C) EFT banking information is not required if the Government waived the requirement to pay by EFT.

(2) Invoices will be handled in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(h) Patent indemnity. The Contractor shall indemnify the Government and its officers, employees and agents against liability, including costs, for actual or alleged direct or contributory infringement of, or inducement to infringe, any United States or foreign patent, trademark or copyright, arising out of the performance of this contract, provided the Contractor is reasonably notified of such claims and proceedings.

(i) Payment.—

(1) Items accepted. Payment shall be made for items accepted by the Government that have been delivered to the delivery destinations set forth in this contract.

(2) Prompt payment. The Government will make payment in accordance with the Prompt Payment Act (31 U.S.C. 3903) and prompt payment regulations at 5 CFR Part 1315.

(3) Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT). If the Government makes payment by EFT, see 52.212-5(b) for the appropriate EFT clause.

(4) Discount. In connection with any discount offered for early payment, time shall be computed from the date of the invoice. For the purpose of computing the discount earned, payment shall be considered to have been made on the date which appears on the payment check or the specified payment date if an electronic funds transfer payment is made.

(5) Overpayments. If the Contractor becomes aware of a duplicate contract financing or invoice payment or that the Government has otherwise overpaid on a contract financing or invoice payment, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and request instructions for disposition of the overpayment.

(j) Risk of loss. Unless the contract specifically provides otherwise, risk of loss or damage to the supplies provided under this contract shall remain with the Contractor until, and shall pass to the Government upon:

(1) Delivery of the supplies to a carrier, if transportation is f.o.b. origin; or

(2) Delivery of the supplies to the Government at the destination specified in the contract, if transportation is f.o.b. destination.

(k) Taxes. The contract price includes all applicable Federal, State, and local taxes and duties.

(l) Termination for the Government’s convenience. The Government reserves the right to terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for its sole convenience. In the event of such termination, the Contractor shall immediately stop all work hereunder and shall immediately cause any and all of its suppliers and subcontractors to cease work. Subject to the terms of this contract, the Contractor shall be paid a percentage of the contract price reflecting the percentage of the work performed prior to the notice of termination, plus reasonable charges the Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Government using its standard record keeping system, have resulted from the termination. The Contractor shall not be required to comply with the cost accounting standards or contract cost principles for this purpose. This paragraph does not give the Government any right to audit the Contractor’s records. The Contractor shall not be paid for any work performed or costs incurred which reasonably could have been avoided.

(m) Termination for cause. The Government may terminate this contract, or any part hereof, for cause in the event of any default by the Contractor, or if the Contractor fails to comply with any contract terms and conditions, or fails to provide the Government, upon request, with adequate assurances of future performance. In the event of termination for cause, the Government shall not be liable to the Contractor for any amount for supplies or services not accepted, and the Contractor shall be liable to the Government for any and all rights and remedies provided by law. If it is determined that the Government improperly terminated this contract for default, such termination shall be deemed a termination for convenience.

(n) Title. Unless specified elsewhere in this contract, title to items furnished under this contract shall pass to the Government upon acceptance, regardless of when or where the Government takes physical possession.

(o) Warranty. The Contractor warrants and implies that the items delivered hereunder are merchantable and fit for use for the particular purpose described in this contract.

(p) Limitation of liability. Except as otherwise provided by an express warranty, the Contractor will not be liable to the Government for consequential damages resulting from any defect or deficiencies in accepted items.

(q) Other compliances. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State and local laws, executive orders, rules and regulations applicable to its performance under this contract.

(r) Compliance with laws unique to Government contracts. The Contractor agrees to comply with 31 U.S.C. 1352 relating to limitations on the use of appropriated funds to influence certain Federal contracts; 18 U.S.C. 431 relating to officials not to benefit; 40 U.S.C. 3701, et seq., Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act; 41 U.S.C. 51-58, Anti-Kickback Act of 1986; 41 U.S.C. 265 and 10 U.S.C. 2409 relating to whistleblower protections; 49 U.S.C. 40118, Fly American; and 41 U.S.C. 423 relating to procurement integrity.

(s) Order of precedence. Any inconsistencies in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

(1) The schedule of supplies/services.

(2) The Assignments, Disputes, Payments, Invoice, Other Compliances, and Compliance with Laws Unique to Government Contracts paragraphs of this clause.

(3) The clause at 52.212-5.

(4) Addenda to this solicitation or contract, including any license agreements for computer software.

(5) Solicitation provisions if this is a solicitation.

(6) Other paragraphs of this clause.

(7) The Standard Form 1449.

(8) Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

(9) The specification.

(t) Central Contractor Registration (CCR).

(1) Unless exempted by an addendum to this contract, the Contractor is responsible during performance and through final payment of any contract for the accuracy and completeness of the data within the CCR database, and for any liability resulting from the Government’s reliance on inaccurate or incomplete data. To remain registered in the CCR database after the initial registration, the Contractor is required to review and update on an annual basis from the date of initial registration or subsequent updates its information in the CCR database to ensure it is current, accurate and complete. Updating information in the CCR does not alter the terms and conditions of this contract and is not a substitute for a properly executed contractual document.

(2)(i) If a Contractor has legally changed its business name, “doing business as” name, or division name (whichever is shown on the contract), or has transferred the assets used in performing the contract, but has not completed the necessary requirements regarding novation and change-of-name agreements in FAR Subpart 42.12, the Contractor shall provide the responsible Contracting Officer a minimum of one business day’s written notification of its intention to (A) change the name in the CCR database; (B) comply with the requirements of Subpart 42.12; and (C) agree in writing to the timeline and procedures specified by the responsible Contracting Officer. The Contractor must provide with the notification sufficient documentation to support the legally changed name.

(ii) If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of paragraph (t)(2)(i) of this clause, or fails to perform the agreement at paragraph (t)(2)(i)(C) of this clause, and, in the absence of a properly executed novation or change-of-name agreement, the CCR information that shows the Contractor to be other than the Contractor indicated in the contract will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of Payment” paragraph of the electronic funds transfer (EFT) clause of this contract.

(3) The Contractor shall not change the name or address for EFT payments or manual payments, as appropriate, in the CCR record to reflect an assignee for the purpose of assignment of claims (see Subpart 32.8, Assignment of Claims). Assignees shall be separately registered in the CCR database. Information provided to the Contractor’s CCR record that indicates payments, including those made by EFT, to an ultimate recipient other than that Contractor will be considered to be incorrect information within the meaning of the “Suspension of payment” paragraph of the EFT clause of this contract.

(4) Offerors and Contractors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the internet at http://www.ccr.gov or by calling 1-888-227-2423 or 269-961-5757.

SECTION IV - ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-4 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO GSA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS

1. 552.212-71 CONTRACT TERMS AND CONDITIONS APPLICABLE TO GSA ACQUISITION OF COMMERCIAL ITEMS.

The Contractor agrees to comply with any provision or clause that is incorporated herein by reference to implement agency policy applicable to acquisition of commercial items or components. The provision or clause in effect based on the applicable regulation cited on the date the solicitation is issued applies unless otherwise stated herein. The following provisions and clauses are incorporated by reference:

(a) Provisions.

(b) Clauses.

2. FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FEFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address: http://fedmarket.com/far or http://www.arnet.gov/far 52.202-1 Definitions 52.203-3 Gratuities

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to influence Certain Federal Transactions

52.204-4 Printing/Copying Double-Sided on Recycled Paper

52.204-7 Central Contractor Registration

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

52.211-11 Liquidated Damages-Supplies, Services or Research and Development

52.215-2 Audit and Records—Negotiation

52.215-14 Integrity of Unit Price

52.216-18 Ordering

52.216-19 Order Limitations

52.216-21 Requirements

52.217-8 Option to Extend Services

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes

52.222-3 Convict Labor 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act—Overtime Compensation 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and Other Eligible Veterans 52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans Employment Reporting Requirements

52.221-41 Service Contract Act of 1965, as Amended

52.222-42 Statement of Equivalent Rates for Federal Hires

52.222-43 Fair Labor Standards Act and Service Contract Act—Price Adjustment (Multiple Year and Option Contracts) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information

52.223-6 Drug-Free…