Specifications_GS11P17YMC0021.pdf

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FRANCES PERKINS BUILDING

(DEPT. OF LABOR HEADQUARTERS)

GARAGE REPAIRS:

CONCRETE CEILING AND FLOOR

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

FINAL DESIGN SUBMISSION

PROJECT CONTROL NUMBER: RDC 02536

PDN NUMBER: PJ3NB1872

PREPARED FOR:

U.S. GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

PUBLIC BUILDING SERVICE - NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION

FACILITIES PROJECT MANAGEMENT DIVISION (WPMFC)

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Final Submission Specifications

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 1 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 001200 SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS Section 008000 SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS Section 009000 COMPETENCY OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR Section 009010 COMPETENCY OF CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST Section 010100 SUMMARY OF THE WORK Section 010400 PROJECT COORDINATION Section 010900 DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS Section 011400 WORK RESTRICTIONS Section 012200 UNIT PRICES Section 013200 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION Section 013300 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES Section 014000 QUALITY CONTROL SERVICES Section 015000 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS Section 015410 SECURITY REGULATIONS Section 015460 SAFETY AND HEALTH Section 016320 PRODUCTS Section 017000 PROJECT CLOSEOUT Section 017310 CUTTING AND PATCHING Section 017350 FIRE PREVENTION PRECAUTIONS FOR HOT WORK

Division 2 – EXISTING CONDITIONS

Section 020700 SELECTIVE DEMOLITION Section 020850 ASBESTOS ABATEMENT PROCEDURES Section 020900 REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL OF LEAD-BASED PAINT Section 021500 SHORING AND BRACING

Division 3 - CONCRETE

Section 030130 MAINTENANCE OF CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE Section 030140 CRACK INJECTION Section 033000 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

Division 4 - MASONRY

Section 042000 UNIT MASONRY

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TABLE OF CONTENTS (Cont.)

Division 7 – THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

Section 079200 JOINT SEALANTS

Division 9 – FINISHES

Section 099113 PAINTING Section 099726 CEMENTITIOUS COATINGS

Division 22 - PLUMBING

Section 220529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR PLUMBING PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

Division 23 – HEATING VENTILATION AND AIR CONDITIONING

Section 233113 METAL DUCTS

Division 26 - ELECTRICAL

Section 260519 LOW VOLTAGE ELECTRICAL POWER CONDUCTORS AND CABLES Section 260526 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Section 260529 HANGERS AND SUPPORTS FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS Section 260533 RACEWAYS AND BOXES FOR ELECTRICAL SYSTEMS

Division 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

Section 321723 PAVEMENT MARKINGS

APPENDIX I – HAZARDOUS MATERIALS INSPECTION REPORT

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APPENDIX I To Technical Specifications:

Consolidated Engineering Services, Inc.

Hazardous Materials Inspection Report, Dated

May 12, 2004

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SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS 001200 - 1

SECTION 001200 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 GENERAL

A. Bid Documents: We request your cooperation in returning the bid documents to GSA within 20 calendar days after bid opening date.

B. Explanation to Bidders: Requests for clarification or interpretation of bid documents must be submitted not less than seven calendar days prior to date for receipt of bids and in accordance with the requirements of the clause "Explanation to Prospective Bidders" as contained in GSA Form 3501, "Solicitation Provisions (Advertised)", or GSA Form 3502, "Solicitation Provisions (Negotiated)", as appropriate.

1.2 BIDS

A. Base Bid: Work includes all work specified and site work required for contractor’s access and related construction as indicated on the drawings, including work indicated in the “Estimated Repair Quantities Schedule”. One lump sum is required for all work of the base bid.

B. Provide separate lump sum prices for the following items:

1. Base Bid

C. Unit Prices: Unit price items are indicated in Section 012200, UNIT PRICES. The unit prices are for changes in quantity of work shown on the contract drawings.

1. Unit prices provided by the contractor shall be used by the Government to calculate a credit to the Government for reductions in quantities of work indicated on the drawings or a debit to the Government for additions in quantities of work indicated on the drawings. Actual quantities shall vary according to field conditions.

D. Basis of Award:

1. The Government reserves the right to accept or reject, as may be determined by the

Contracting Officer to be in the best interest of the Government, the lump sum bid and unit price bid(s).

2. For purposes of determining the relative standing of the bidders in making an award, there shall be added to the lump sum bid for the base bid:

a. The Unit Price bid(s) extended by the applicable number of units shown on the bid form.

1.3 PRE-BID REQUIREMENTS AND NOTICES

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A. Pre-Bid Conference:

1. A pre-bid conference will be held.

2. Bidders' participation is encouraged although attendance is not mandatory. The conference will provide opportunity for discussion of the nature of the work and problems that may be entailed, as well as to answer questions concerning contract provisions and requirements, including drawings and specifications. Bidders are requested to submit questions relative to the bidding documents in advance of the meeting so that the Contracting Officer may prepare responses.

3. No oral statement made by a Government representative during the pre-bid conference, nor any written record of such oral statements as may be made and subsequently furnished to the bidder, will be deemed to have the effect of adding to, modifying, or otherwise varying from the written provisions of the invitation for bids (including, but not limited to specifications, drawings and written amendments to the solicitation). In the event the discussion or questions raised during the pre-bid conference indicate a need to modify the invitation for bids, an amendment to the solicitation will be issued in writing; any such amendment to the solicitation must be acknowledged in the same manner and under the same conditions as all other written amendments to an invitation for bids (see Instruction No. 1, Standard Form 22).

B. Visit to Site: To arrange for the site visit, contact the following person:

Ms. Yuyan Zhou, Project Manager Telephone: (202) 219-0181 E-mail: yuyan.zhou@gsa.gov

1.4 AVAILABILITY OF REFERENCE DOCUMENTS

A. FAR 52.210-1 -- AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE INDEX OF

FEDERAL SPECIFICATIONS AND STANDARDS (APR 1984):

1. Single copies of Federal specifications cited in this solicitation may be obtained by submitting a written request to the appropriate supply point listed below. The request must contain the title of the specification, its number, date, applicable amendment(s), and the solicitation or contract number. In case of urgency, telephone or telegraphic requests are acceptable. Voluntary standards listed in the Index are not available to offerors and contractors from the following Government sources and may be obtained from the organization responsible for their preparation, maintenance, or publication:

2. The Index of Federal Specifications and Standards may be purchased from the

Superintendent of Documents, U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.

20402.

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B. AVAILABILITY OF OTHER REFERENCE DOCUMENTS: Other reference documents cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the organizations responsible for their preparation, maintenance, and publication. These are listed in the section, DEFINITIONS AND STANDARDS of the technical specification.

1.5 PROCUREMENT METHOD

A. Definitions

1. Technically Qualified (or Competent) Bidder: A technically qualified bidder is a bidder who meets all of the technical qualifications for the categories stipulated in this contract.

2. Non-Responsible Bidder: A non-responsible bidder is a bidder who has failed to complete the forms provided as directed, including submission of photographs, or whose work does not meet the standards for competency as created by the competency clause requirements. GSA reserves the right to reject the bid of any bidder determined to be non-responsible.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 BASIS OF AWARD

A. The bidder or the subcontractor whom the bidder will use for the performance of this work shall meet the competency qualifications defined in SECTION 009000 Series.

Proof of competency is required to be submitted by each bidder. The Government reserves the right to ask for additions or changes to the Technical Qualifications Data Package submission. Each bidder shall propose only one specialty firm for each specialty category listed.

B. The bid may be rejected if the bidder or his subcontractor has established on former jobs, either Government, municipal or commercial, a record for unsatisfactory work, has repeatedly failed to complete contracts awarded to them within the contract time, or otherwise fails to meet the specified competency qualifications.

3.2 PROOF OF COMPETENCY

A. The Proof of Competency (Technical Qualifications Data Package) shall be sufficiently complete and organized to ensure that evaluation can be made on the basis of its content.

It is important that the Proof of Competency (Technical Qualifications Data Package) be organized as specified in SECTION 009000 Series: COMPETENCY OF GENERAL

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CONTRACTOR and COMPETENCY OF SPECIALISTS, and exactly follow the paragraph numbers therein since the evaluation will parallel the specified order. For the same information to apply to more than one paragraph, it must be repeated in its entirety each time.

1. Elaborate binders, graphics, brochures, appendices and illustrations are neither necessary nor desired.

2. Legibility, completeness and adherence to the prescribed format are essential. Failure to do any of the above may be grounds for rejection of bid.

END OF SECTION 001200

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SECTION 008000 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

1.1 GENERAL

A. GENERAL CONDITIONS: Whenever the term "General Conditions" is used in the specification, it refers to GSA Form 3506 entitled "Construction Contract Clauses (Fixed Price)."

B. CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS: The designation FAR and GSAR in the clauses and provisions refer to the sources of the clauses which provide for their use. FAR refers to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and GSAR refers to the General Services Administration Acquisition Regulations. The FAR is published in Title 48 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Chapter 1 (48 CFR 1). The GSAR appears in Chapter 5 of Title 48 (48 CFR 5). Occasionally, the term "Alternate" appears in a title. This term reflects the selected alternate wording of the particular clause or provision which appears in the FAR or GSAR.

C. FAR 52.232-18 - AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984): Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government's obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.2 BONDS AND INSURANCE

A. INSURANCE: Refer to clause "Insurance - Work on Government Installation" of GSA Form 3506, Construction Contract Clauses (Fixed Price). The coverage specified in subpart

28.307 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations is the minimum insurance required.

1.3 SITE CONDITIONS

A. FAR 52.236-4 -- PHYSICAL DATA: Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of the investigations by: McMullan & Associates.

1.4 PERFORMANCE

A. FAR 52.212-03 -- COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984): The Contractor shall be required to:

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1. Commence work under this contract within one calendar day after the Contractor receives notice to proceed.

2. Prosecute the work diligently in accordance with the phased sequence of construction indicated on the Project Drawings.

3. It is the government’s intention to provide access to the site for construction work to start _(TBD by Contracting Officer)_ with completion of all specified construction no later _(TBD by Contracting Officer). The duration of the construction shall not exceed (TBD by Contracting Officer). The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

B. FAR 52.236-01 -- PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984):

The following clause supersedes the "Performance of Work by Contractor" clause in GSA Form 3506, "Construction Contract Clauses (Fixed Price):

1. The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least: twenty five (25) percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to the contract if, during performance of the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

C. FAR 52.223-03 -- HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL

SAFETY DATA (APR 1984):

1. The Contractor agrees to submit a Material Safety Data Sheet (Department of Labor Form OSHA-20), as prescribed in Federal Standard No. 313A, for all hazardous material 5 days before delivery of the material, whether or not listed in Appendix A of the Standard. This obligation applies to all materials delivered under this contract which will involve exposure to hazardous materials or items containing these materials.

2. "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, is as defined in Federal Standard No.

313A, in effect on the date of this contract.

3. Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property.

4. The Contractor shall comply with applicable Federal, state, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material.

5. The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows:

a. To use, duplicate, and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purpose of this right is to apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials; obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes.

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b. To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in accordance with subparagraph (c)(1) above, in precedence over any other clause of this contract providing for rights in data.

c. That the Government is not precluded from using similar or identical data acquired from other sources.

d. That the data shall not be duplicated, disclosed, or released outside the Government, in whole or in part for any acquisition or manufacturing purpose.

e. That the Contractor shall not place the legend or any other restrictive legend on any data which the Contractor or any subcontractor previously delivered to the Government without limitations; or, should be delivered without limitations under the conditions specified in the Federal Acquisition Regulation in the clause at 52.227-18, Rights in Data.

6. The Contractor shall insert this clause, including this paragraph (6), with appropriate changes in the designation of the parties, in subcontracts at any tier (including purchase designations or purchase orders) under this contract involving hazardous material.

1.5 SUBCONTRACTING

A. FAR 52.244-1 -- SUBCONTRACTS UNDER FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS (APR 1984):

1. This clause does not apply to firm-fixed price contracts and fixed-price contracts with economic price adjustment. However, it does apply to subcontracts resulting from unpriced modifications to such contracts.

2. "Subcontract," as used in this clause, includes but is not limited to purchase orders, and changes and modifications to purchase orders. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer reasonably in advance of entering into any subcontract if the Contractor does not have an approved purchasing system and if the subcontract:

a. Is to be a cost-reimbursement, time-and-materials, or labor-hour contract estimated to exceed $25,000 including any fee.

b. Is proposed to exceed $100,000.

c. Is one of a number of subcontracts with a single subcontractor, under this contract, for the same or related supplies or services, that in the aggregate are expected to exceed $100,000.

3. The advance notification required by paragraph (b) above shall include:

a. A description of the supplies or services to be subcontracted.

b. Identification of the type of subcontract to be used.

c. Identification of the proposed subcontractor and an explanation of why and how the proposed subcontractor was selected, including the competition obtained.

d. The proposed subcontract price and the Contractor's cost or price analysis.

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e. The subcontractor's current, complete, and accurate cost or pricing data and Certificate of Current Cost or Pricing Data, if required by other contract provisions.

f. The subcontractor's Disclosure Statement or Certificate relating to Cost Accounting Standards when such data are required by other provision of this contract.

g. A negotiation memorandum reflecting:

1) The principal elements of the subcontract price negotiations.

2) The most significant considerations controlling establishment of initial or revised prices.

3) The reason cost or pricing data was or was not required.

4) The extent, if any, to which the Contractor did not rely on the subcontractor's cost or pricing data in determining the price objective and in negotiating the final price.

5) The extent, if any, to which it was recognized in the negotiation that the subcontractor's cost or pricing data was not accurate, complete, or current;

the action taken by the Contractor and subcontractor; and the effect of any such defective data on the total price negotiated.

6) The reasons for any significant difference between the Contractor's price objective and the price negotiated.

7) A complete explanation of the incentive fee or profit plan when incentives are used. The explanation shall identify each critical performance element, management decisions used to quantify each incentive element, reasons for the incentives, and a summary of all trade-offs possibilities considered.

4. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before placing any subcontract for which advance notification is required under paragraph (b) above.

However, the Contracting Officer may ratify in writing any such subcontract.

Ratification shall constitute the consent of the Contracting Officer.

5. Even if the Contractor's purchasing system has been approved, the Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before placing subcontracts that have been selected for special surveillance and so identified in the Schedule of this contract.

6. Unless the consent of approval specifically provides otherwise, neither consent by the Contracting Officer to any subcontract nor approval of the Contractor's purchasing system shall constitute a determination (1) of the acceptability of any subcontract terms or conditions, (2) of the acceptability of any subcontract price or of any amount

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paid under any subcontract, or (3) to relieve the Contractor of any responsibility for performing this contract.

7. No subcontract placed under this contract shall provide for payment on a cost-plus-a-percentage-of-cost basis, and any fee payable under cost-reimbursement subcontracts shall not exceed the fee limitations in subsection 16.301-4 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

8. The Government reserves the right to review the Contractor's purchasing system as set forth in FAR Subpart 44.3.

9. Paragraphs (2) and (3) of this clause do not apply to the following subcontracts, which were evaluated during negotiations.

B. FAR 52.222-28 -- EQUAL OPPORTUNITY PREAWARD CLEARANCE OF

SUBCONTRACTS (APR 1984): Notwithstanding the clause of this contract entitled "Subcontractors," the Contractor shall not enter into a first-tier subcontract for an estimated or actual amount of $1 million or more without obtaining in writing from the Contracting Officer a clearance that the proposed subcontractor is in compliance with equal opportunity requirements and therefore is eligible for award.

1.6 PAYMENTS

A. GSAR 552.232-70 -- PAYMENT DUE DATE (APR 1984):

1. The required payment date under this contract will be as follows:

a. For progress payments, 30 calendar days after the approval by the Contracting Officer of the amount of the payment due to the Contractor. The term "progress payments" as used herein, signifies payments made as work progresses under the contract, upon the basis of costs incurred, of percentage of completion accomplished, or of a particular stage of completion, as provided for under the clause, "Payments to Contractor." As used herein this term does not include payments for partial deliveries accepted by the Government under this contract, or partial payments on contract termination claims.

b. For partial payments for complete delivered items of property or service, 30 calendar days after acceptance of the property or service. The term "partial payments," as used herein, means payments made under the contract for property delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, where such property or services are only a part of the total contract requirements.

c. For final payment, seven calendar days after the completion and acceptance of all work and the presentation to the Contracting Officer of both a properly executed voucher and a release of all claims against the Government, relating to this contract, other than claims in stated amounts as may be specifically excepted by the Contractor from the operation of the release.

1) The date of the check issued in payment or the date of payment by wire transfer through the Treasury Financial Communications System shall be considered to be the date payment is made.

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2) Three (3) days prior to submitting application for progress of partial payments, contractor shall submit a draft copy of payment application to contracting office for review.

B. FAR 52.212 -- LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (APR 1984):

1. If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay to the Government as liquidated damages, the sum of $_(TBD by Contracting Officer)_ for each day of delay.

2. If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until such reasonable time as may be required for final completion of the work together with any increased costs occasioned the Government in completing the work.

3. If the Government does not terminate the Contractor's right to proceed, the resulting damage will consist of liquidated damages until the work is completed or accepted.

C. FAR 52.212-6 -- TIME EXTENSIONS (APR 1984): Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, it is mutually understood that the time extensions for changes in the work will depend upon the extent, if any, by which the changes cause delay in the completion of the various elements of construction. The change order granting the time extension may provide that the contract completion date will be extended only for those specific elements so delayed and that the remaining contract completion dates for all other portions of the work will not be altered and may further provide for an equitable readjustment of liquidated damages under the new completion schedule.

D. FAR 52.212-11 -- VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984): If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 25 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party.

The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 125 percent or below 75 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract.

Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make for adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

E. FAR 52.236-16 -- QUANTITY SURVEYS (APR 1984):

1. Quantity surveys shall be conducted, and the data derived from these surveys shall be used in computing the quantities of work performed and the actual construction completed and in place.

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2. The Government shall conduct the original and final surveys and make the computations based on them. The Contractor shall conduct the surveys for any periods for which progress payments are requested and shall make the computations based on these surveys. All surveys conducted by the Contractor shall be conducted under the direction of a representative of the Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance.

3. Promptly upon completing a survey, the Contractor shall furnish the originals of all field notes and all other records relating to the survey or to the layout of the work to the Contracting Officer, who shall use them as necessary to determine the amount of progress payments. The Contractor shall retain copies of all such material furnished to the Contracting Officer.

4. The Contractor shall conduct original and final surveys and surveys for any periods for which progress payments are requested. All these surveys shall be conducted under the direction of a representative of the Contracting Officer, unless the Contracting Officer waives this requirement in a specific instance. The Government shall make such computations as are necessary to determine the quantities of work performed or finally in place. The Contractor shall make the computations based on the surveys for any periods for which progress payments are requested.

1.7 INVOICE REQUIREMENTS

A. When an invoice is required to be submitted under this contract, the Contractor shall submit it in accordance with the following clause:

B. GSAR 552.232-72 -- INVOICE REQUIREMENTS (APR 1984):

1. Invoices shall be submitted in an original and two copies to the Government office designated in this contract or on the delivery order to receive invoices. To constitute a proper invoice, the invoice must include the following information and/or attached documentation:

a. Name of the business concern and invoice date.

b. Contract number or other authorization for delivery of property or services.

c. Description, price, and quantity of property and services actually delivered or rendered.

d. Shipping and payment terms.

e. Name (where practicable), title, phone number, and complete mailing address of responsible official to whom payment is to be sent. The "remit to" address must correspond to the remittance address in the contract.

f. Other substantiating documentation or information as required by the contract.

PART 2 - PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 - EXECUTION (Not Applicable)

END OF SECTION 008000

COMPETENCY OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR 009000-1

SECTION 00900 - COMPETENCY OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The type of requirements specified in this section relate to the determination by GSA of the competency of the General Contractor to perform this contract. This project involves restoration for which the general contractor must have the following specific skills and experience:

1. Project Management.

2. Concrete Repairs.

3. Working in occupied building.

4. Painted concrete surfaces, traffic coatings, and traffic striping.

5. Plumbing/Electrical repairs/replacement.

B. The General Contractor will be deemed competent and technically qualified when the

General Contractor provides the information requested on the Technical Qualifications Data Forms included in this section in sufficient form and quantity so a determination can be made that the General Contractor has fulfilled the minimum requirements as stated in the forms.

C. Failure on the part of the General Contractor to provide thoroughly completed Technical Qualifications Data forms and the accompanying photographs requested herein at the time of submission of bids will result in the General Contractor being found nonresponsible and may be grounds for rejection of the bid.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS:

A. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 1 Section 009010, Competency of Concrete Repairs Specialist.

1.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

DATA FORMS A-D

A. The General Contractor is to complete all information requested on the forms. For those areas where the General Contractor must meet a minimum requirement in order to be considered technically qualified and competent; provide sufficient detail to substantiate your qualifications. It is important to follow the format provided.

1. Specific guidelines for each form follow:

2. Remember: Provide original signature and Notary's seal on Form D.

B. Form A: General Contractor’s Background

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1. Fill out firm name, address, telephone number, date, authorized official, title, and corresponding telephone number. Authorized official must have the authority to negotiate and contractually bind your company.

2. Provide information regarding your plant/facilities and equipment.

3. Describe your firm’s skills.

a. Minimum Requirement: must indicate experience either performing with the general contractor’s own forces or managing a subcontractor all of the tasks listed in section 1.1 A. Indicate relevant technical expertise, coordination between trades, or other management skills to demonstrate your experience.

b. Minimum Requirement: must indicate at least ten years experience on similar projects.

4. Provide a project management plan, in your own words, discussing how you will proceed through the contract requirements to perform the applicable work.

Minimum requirement: must provide a plan that addresses the project schedule and coordination between trades.

C. Form B: Examples of General Contractor’s Completed Projects

1. Minimum Requirements: Provide complete information for all projects. Projects must meet the required time frames stated on Form B. Projects must be of the size and complexity of the proposed project with a minimum area of 1000 m2.

The experience of the General Contractor must include the following experience relevant to the proposed project: protection of existing facilities, concrete removal and construction, traffic coatings and striping, painted concrete finishes, removal/modification/installation of mechanical - electrical - plumbing systems.

Project descriptions must show successful experience involving constructing methods and materials, as stated on Form B.

2. Describe the nature of this work and indicate how your special skills were relevant to each project in sufficient detail to allow a determination to be made that the selected project is within the same scope of work as the proposed project.

3. Fill out project name, completed date, and location. Give a thorough description of the work performed, explaining the materials and methods used to perform the work in sufficient detail for GSA to determine that the project is similar in complexity to the proposed project.

4. Fill out the client's name for each project represented, including address, contact person for the client, his/her title, telephone number and address. Minimum requirement: client's contact person must provide a satisfactory rating as to quality, schedule and price for each project.

D. Form C: General Contractor’s Key Personnel

1. Minimum requirements:

a. Must have Project Manager assigned to the project who has had five years of project management experience on garage repair project. Identify the

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individual's experience by providing name, address, date and client for three waterproofing repair projects that the project manager has run.

b. Must have a superintendent assigned to the project who has had five years of experience as on garage repair project. Identify the individual's experience by providing name, address, date and client for three waterproofing repair projects that the project manager has run.

2. For each of the General Contractor’s Key Personnel, provide the following:

a. General Information

Name Training (state formal academic training and on-the-job training) Experience record (special commendations, unusual projects involved with) Years with your firm Total years performing this specialty work

b. Project Information

Provide a list of previous projects of similar size and complexity to this project which the individual has worked on for your firm. Include the year(s) work was performed and identify which of the specific skills listed on the form were performed on that project.

For proposed personnel who did not participate in approved Form B projects, submit equivalent evidence of comparable, successful experience, citing specific projects and providing, in addition to Form C, al1 the same documentation requirements as Form B for project cited.

3. List all individuals who might be employed under this contract. No other individuals will be allowed to work on the site. Only individuals reviewed and determined to be competent under this competency clause may perform on this contract.

E. Form D: Certification of General Contractor’s Qualifications

1. Provide all of the information and the original signature. Notarize the signature.

2. Minimum Requirement: This form must be completed in its entirety.

1.4 METHOD OF EVALUATION OF TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

A. Purpose: To determine the General Contractor with the lowest bid and who also is technically qualified to perform work, which will serve the best interests of the Government.

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B. The government is to review all technical data requested of the General Contractors immediately after bid opening would convene an evaluation panel, consisting of professionals.

1. The bid will be considered only if that firm is found to be technically qualified.

Technical qualification will be established as a pass/fail evaluation.

END OF SECTION 009000

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FORM A: GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION DATA

(Page 1 of 2)

1. FIRM NAME:

FIRM ADDRESS:

FIRM TELEPHONE NUMBER:

AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL:

(Note: Authorized official must have authority to negotiate and contractually bind the company.)

2. Provide a short narrative describing the firm’s facilities and equipment.

3. Describe your firm’s project management skills which are relevant to this project, how did this project benefit from your project management skills? Explain:

Minimum Requirement: must indicate experience either performing with your own forces or managing a subcontractor all of the tasks listed in section 1.1 A (Architectural Concrete, Concrete Repairs, Storm Water Drainage and Piping). Indicate relevant technical expertise, coordination between trades, or other management skills to demonstrate your experience. Indicate whether your company has at least ten year experience in projects of a similar nature.

Project Management

Working in occupied buildings

Concrete repairs

Painted concrete surfaces, traffic coatings, and traffic striping.

Plumbing/electrical repair/replacement

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FORM A: GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION DATA

(Page 2 of 2)

4. Management Plan: Describe in your own words how you will proceed through the contract requirements to complete the project.

Minimum requirement: Must have a plan that addresses the project schedule and coordination between trades. In addition, the proposed procedures must be able to be accomplished without damaging surrounding materials.

END OF FORM A

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FORM B: EXAMPLES OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S COMPLETED PROJECTS

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DATA

(Page 1 of 1)

DUPLICATE ALL PAGES OF THIS BLANK FORM B. SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM B

FOR EACH COMPLETED PROJECT.

1. Select three (3) projects that your firm has completed commendably in the past five (5) years, which have included experience relevant to the proposed project.

2. Complete each area of this form in sufficient detail to allow a determination that the projects submitted are comparable in size and complexity to the proposed project, involving: protection of existing facilities and waterproofing, concrete removal and construction, concrete repairs, removal/modification/installation of mechanical -electrical - plumbing systems.

3. The client’s contact person must provide a satisfactory rating with regard to quality, schedule, and cost of project.

FIRM NAME:

PROJECT NAME:

PROJECT ADDRESS:

DATE COMPLETED:

CLIENT NAME:

CLIENT ADDRESS:

TELEPHONE NUMBER:

WHAT RELEVENT SKILLS WERE INVOLVED WITH THIS PROJECT? EXPLAIN:

END OF FORM B

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FORM C: GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL (Page 1 of 2)

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DATA

DUPLICATE ALL PAGES OF BLANK FORM C. SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM C

FOR EACH INDIVIDUAL WHO MIGHT BE EMPLOYED IN THIS CONTRACT.

ONLY INDIVIDUALS REVIEWED UNDER THIS COMPETENCY CLAUSE MAY

PERFORM WORK IN THIS CONTRACT.

Minimum Requirement: Each Key Personnel named on Form C must have performed the same job on the submitted projects as the job they will be performing on the proposed project.

Key Personnel must satisfy the skills and experience requirements defined on Forms B and C to perform specialty work in this contract. Any Key Personnel who did not participate in approved Form B projects must submit equivalent evidence of comparable, successful experience by providing all Form B documentation on a new Form B for the projects the individual cites on Form C.

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FORM C: GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S KEY PERSONNEL (Page 2 of 2)

DUPLICATE ALL PAGES OF THIS BLANK FORM C. SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM C

FOR EACH KEY PERSONNEL.

1. NAME:___________________________________________________________________

TRAINING: (cite academic and on-the-job):______________________________________

EXPERIENCE RECORD:____________________________________________________

YEARS WITH YOUR FIRM:___________TOTAL YEARS EXPERIENCE:___________

2. PREVIOUS PROJECTS WORKED ON:

NAME OF ROJECT:________________________________________________________

DATES YOUR WORK WAS PERFORMED:_____________________________________

TASKS PERFORMED:_______________________________________________________

EMPLOYER AND PHONE:___________________________________________________

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FORM D: CERTIFICATION OF GENERAL CONTRACTOR’S QUALIFICATIONS

TECHNICAL QUALIFCIATIONS DATA

(Page 1 of 1)

Minimum requirement: This form must be completed in its entirety. Original signatures and notary’s seal must be provided.

I. I hereby certify that this firm has performed work of similar size and complexity to the work required for this contract in the following restoration skills specialty category:

II. I hereby certify that this firm has performed the work acknowledged on all the Forms B included herewith for the following projects:

1. _____

2. _____

3. _____

III. I hereby certify that the Key Personnel who would perform work on this contract are the same as those listed herein, and that their experience records documented on these forms are accurate and complete. I further certify that only the Key Personnel listed herein will perform the work required by this contract.

General Contractor/FIRM DATE

SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL GENERAL CONTRACTOR DATE

NOTARY’S SIGNATURE DATE

SEAL:

END OF FORM C

COMPETENCY OF CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST 009010-1

SECTION 009010 - COMPETENCY OF CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST

PART I-GENERAL

1.1 DESCRIPTION OF REQUIREMENTS

A. The types of requirements specified in this section relate to GSA's ability to determine the competency of the Bidder or their Subcontractor Specialist for Concrete Repair to perform the specialized work in this contract. This project involves the following specific skills:

1. Concrete Patching.

2. Crack Injection.

3. Shoring and Bracing.

4. Traffic Coating Application.

B. A Bidder or Subcontractor specialist will be deemed competent and qualified only when the specialist provides the information requested on the Technical Qualifications Data Forms included in this section in sufficient detail and quantity so a determination can be made that the specialist has fulfilled the minimum requirements as stated in the forms.

C. Failure on the part of the Bidder to provide thoroughly completed Technical Qualifications Data forms and the accompanying photographs requested herein at the time of submission of bids will result in the Bidder being found nonresponsible and may be grounds for rejection of the bid.

1.2 RELATED SECTIONS:

A. The following Sections contain requirements that relate to this Section:

1. Division 1 Section 009000, Competency of General Contractor.

1.3 INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETING THE TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS

DATA FORMS AA-DD

A. The Bidder or Subcontractor performing the specialty work defined in 1.1.A shall meet the competency qualifications defined hereafter on Forms AA through DD, provided in this section of the specifications. Provide sufficient detail to substantiate your qualifications. It is important to follow the format provided.

1. Guidelines for each form follow.

2. Remember: Provide original signature and Notary's seal on Form DD.

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B. Form AA: Concrete Repair Specialist Background

1. Fill out firm name, address, telephone number, date, authorized official, title and corresponding telephone number. Authorized official must have authority to negotiate and contractually bind your company.

2. Provide information regarding your plant/facilities and equipment that pertain to your ability to perform this work.

3. Summarize your firm’s technical skills.

a. Minimum Requirement: must indicate experience performing all of the tasks listed in section 1.1 A. Indicate relevant technical expertise to demonstrate your experience.

4. Provide a narrative describing in your own words how you will proceed through the contract requirements to complete the project.

C. Form BB: Concrete Repair Specialist Examples of Completed Projects

1. Project examples: Provide at least two (2) project examples for each of the listed skills. See the form for a detailed description of the project requirements, skills, and their qualitative standards.

2. Fill out firm name, project name, project address, and date completed. Describe your work and indicate how your restoration skills were relevant to each project.

Give a thorough description of the work performed, explaining the materials and methods used to perform the work in sufficient detail so a determination as to size and complexity can be made.

a. Pay attention to project submission requirements on the form. Projects completed outside the required time frame, or failing to illustrate the skills listed for this contract will be disqualified.

3. Describe the photo views and provide close-up color photographs on a separate sheet (Polaroids will suffice). Photos must be provided for each project listed as an example of the firm's work. Use good judgment regarding the proper distances to demonstrate the required skills.

a. Provide photographs of sufficient number and clarity to demonstrate each of the required skills. Project submissions without photographs illustration these specific skills will not be considered.

b. Provide numbered labels, for each photograph, indicating the name of the project, the date the photo was taken, and the work shown in the photo. Mark the surface of the photo to show the precise location and extent of your work.

c. Coordinate the written data with the photographs. Use corresponding numbers for citations in the project description and the photograph label numbers.

4. References: Fill out the client's name for each project represented, including address, contact person for the client, his/her title, telephone number and address.

Clients will be contacted and must provide a satisfactory rating as to quality, schedule and price for each project.

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D. Form CC: Concrete Repair Specialist Technicians

For each Technician, provide the following:

1. General Information

a. Name

b. Training (state formal academic training and on-the-job training)

c. Experience record (special commendations, unusual projects involved with)

d. Years with your firm

e. Total years performing this specialty work

2. Project Information

a. Provide a list of previous projects of similar size and complexity to this project which the individual has worked on for your firm. Include the year(s) work was performed and identify which of the specific types of restoration skills listed on the form were performed on that project.

b. For proposed technicians who did not participate in approved Form BB projects, submit equivalent evidence of comparable, successful experience, citing specific projects and providing, in addition to Form CC, the same documentation requirements as Form BB for project cited.

3. Minimum technicians permitted: For each type of restoration skill listed, you must have at least two technicians found competent to perform the tasks requiring that skill.

a. List all individuals who might be employed under this contract. No other individuals will be allowed to work on the site. Only individuals reviewed and determined to be competent under this competency clause may perform on this contract.

E. Form DD: Certification of Concrete Repair Specialist’s Qualifications

1. Provide all of the information and an original signature. Notarize the signature.

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FORM AA: CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DATA

(Page 1 of 2)

1. FIRM NAME:___________________________________________________________

FIRM ADDRESS:________________________________________________________

FIRM TELEPHONE NUMBER:_____________________________________________

AUTHORIZED OFFICIAL:________________________________________________

(Note: Authorized official must have authority to negotiate and contractually bind the company.)

2. Short narrative describing the firm's location, facilities, and equipment:

3. Summarize your firm’s technical skills relevant to this project:

Minimum Requirement: Indicate that your firm possesses the appropriate experience to perform all of the tasks listed in 1.1.A (Concrete patching, crack injection, shoring and bracing, and traffic coating application).

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FORM AA: CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST BACKGROUND

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DATA

(Page 2 of 2)

4. Narrative describing your firm's proposed approach to perform the Concrete Repair work required for this project. Minimum Requirement: must have a plan that meets the specifications for MAINTENANCE OF CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE and SHORING

AND BRACING.

FORM AA-REVIEW (DO NOT WRITE IN THIS SPACE)

Bldg._________________________ Project Review________________________ No.______

___Approved ___Not Approved, because ___________________________________________

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FORM BB: CONCRETE REPAIR SPECIALIST

EXAMPLES OF COMPLETED PROJECTS

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS DATA

(page 1 of 4)

DUPLICATE ALL PAGES OF BLANK FORM BB.

SUBMIT A SEPARATE FORM BB FOR EACH COMPLETED PROJECT.

A. Minimum requirements: Projects must satisfy requirements below. Project completion dates must be met. The Restoration Skills Specialist must provide original photographs and project descriptions sufficiently detailed to enable the Government to evaluate this project's similarity and the specialist's skills.

B. Project selection

1. General Requirements: for each skills 2-5 below, provide the following information:

a. Two projects that you have completed commendably within the last ten years, at least one completed in the last five years.

b. Projects selected shall be similar in complexity to your work for this contract.

c. Projects selected may have been performed on properties of any age.

2. For Concrete Patching:

a. Demonstrate your workmanship in…