HSFLCH-16-R-00001_-_Solicitation.pdf

HSFLCH-16-R-00001

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A: NOTE TO OFFERORS

SECTION B: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H: SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION I: CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION J: LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION K: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

BIDDERS

SECTION L: INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

SECTION M: EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

SECTION A - NOTE TO OFFERORS

1. This competitive procurement is a 100% Small Business 8(a) set-aside.

2. The contract guaranteed minimum is $50,000.00. The estimated maximum for the base period (12 months) is $3,000,000.00 and four (4) 12-month option periods at $3,000,000.00 with a six month extension in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 with a total value for the life of the contract not-to-exceed $16,500,000.00.

3. The Receipt of Offers is scheduled for January 29, 2016, at 2:00 pm (Eastern Time) at 9000 Commo Road, Building 1, Attn: Terrence Gragg, Cheltenham, MD 20588-4000. See Solicitation Section L.

4. A Pre-proposal Conference/Site Inspection has been scheduled for January 14, 2016, at 11:00 AM (Eastern Time). Offerors who wish to inspect the proposed work site shall meet with the Government Representatives at the scheduled time and place. See Section L, Provision 52.236-27 Site Visit. Due to FLETC being a secure facility, visitors to the Center must obtain a visitor’s pass, which requires advance coordination. Attendees must provide the following information to the procurement office via e-mail no later than four (4) days in advance of the conference: Company Name, Individual’s Name (as indicated on Driver’s License or other Government Issued Identification), Position/Title, Date of Birth and SSN. Point of contact for coordination is Mr.

Terrence Gragg (Email to: terry.gragg@fletc.dhs.gov). NOTE: No cameras, video cameras, or recording devices are permitted.

5. Offerors shall submit proposals in strict accordance with Section K, Provision 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction and Section L, Provision 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition and Provision L.12, Proposal Requirements. Pay careful attention to the Bonding Requirements at (See Clauses G.7 and G.8 and Section I, Section I 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and Provisions L.4 and L.5).

6. Facsimile offers and/or modification to offers are NOT authorized.

7. Email or telegraphic offers are NOT authorized; however, timely email modifications to offers are authorized.

8. Inquiries must be submitted no later than January 20, 2016 at 2:00 pm (eastern time) to allow adequate time for written response prior to receipt of offerors. Send inquiries via e-mail to terry.gragg@fletc.dhs.gov. Late submissions will NOT be entertained.

9. Pay careful attention to Provision C.4 Project Management and Superintendence by the Contractor, and C.5 Contractor Quality Control.

10. Unit Price Book: The Unit Price Book (UPB) used on this contract will be the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data or book, using the Bare Cost column, which provides for all costs excluding overhead and profit including subcontractor overhead and profit, adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier. The proposed coefficient shall cover all offeror’s overhead and profit.

11. Offerors should pay special attention to the strict security requirements contained in Section H.29 PHYSICAL AND PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS of the solicitation.

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12. A bidder’s list is not available for this solicitation. The interested vendors list is accessible for this requirement at www.fbo.gov.

13. Product substitution requests shall not be entertained for this solicitation. Product substitution shall be discussed at the task order level as applicable.

NOTE: This is a competitive acquisition. Offerors are advised to pay particular attention to Proposal Requirements at Sections L, and Evaluation Criteria at Section M.

END OF SECTION A

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES/PRICES

ITEM DESCRIPTION CO-EFFICIENT

X001

Base Year - Work to be performed at Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Cheltenham, MD, Facility.

X001AA Coefficient for Pre-Priced items for Normal Working Hours

X001AB Coefficient for Pre-Priced items for Other Than Normal Working Hours

X001AC Coefficient for Non Pre-Priced Items

NOTES:

1. Contract term includes a 12 month base period and four (4) one-year option periods with a possible six-month extension. The coefficient will remain the same throughout the life of the contract.

2. The current edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data, at the time of contract award, shall be used, with the weighted average being adjusted quarterly according to the published R. S. Means Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier. At the beginning of each calendar year, within 30 days, the new edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data will be incorporated into the contract, with the weighted average being adjusted quarterly, as outlined above.

3. “X” represents the base plus each option period to include the six-month extension.

X represents 0,1,2,3,4,5.

4. See Section M for Evaluation Criteria.

B.1 GENERAL INTENTION

It is the intention of this solicitation to obtain construction, maintenance, alteration, and repair of Government facilities at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers by means of an Indefinite-Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract of the items specified effective for a 12 month base period. This contract also provides for an additional four (4) twelve-month option years to be exercised in accordance with FAR 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract and a six month optional period to extend services in accordance with FAR 52.217-8 Option to Extend Services. Delivery or performance shall be negotiated in accordance with Section G, paragraph G.5 Ordering Procedures.

B.2 SERVICES AND PRICES

The Contractor shall perform any and all functions specified in Section C in accordance with the scope of work and appropriate specification sections from the Unified Federal Guide Specifications contained in individual task orders under this contract. Services for the Base period (and subsequent option periods, if exercised) shall be at the unit prices specified in R.S.

MEANS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COST DATA, using bare costs for labor, material, and equipment. The sum total of the bare costs for labor, material and equipment required for each task order shall be adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier, current edition at time of award, multiplied by the applicable coefficients. The Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier shall be adjusted quarterly according to the published R.S. Means City Cost Index Quarterly Adjustment. Prices for Option Year 1 thru Option Year 4 will be at the unit prices specified in that years R.S. MEANS edition adjusted by the City Cost Index as previously described, multiplied by the base period coefficient in accordance with section B.3.e, Adjustment to Co-efficients for Options Years. Offerors shall fill in the coefficients for Contract Line Items (CLINS) X001AA, X001AB, and X001AC).

During the execution of this contract, the contractor will be directed to perform site investigations, submit proposals for evaluation, obtain digging/burning/welding permits and negotiate fair and reasonable prices, in anticipation of award of an individual task order. The Government does not guarantee that proposed individual projects will be awarded or will come to full term. A direct proposal charge against individual projects that are not awarded is not allowable as a direct cost. This type of effort is considered part of doing business and is understood to be absorbed through the contractor’s price coefficient.

B.3 OFFER

1. CLIN X001AA. Coefficient for Normal Working Hours: This coefficient is to be applied to work to be accomplished during normal working hours (see Section H.28 and B.4.a).

2. CLIN X001AB Coefficient for Other Than Normal Working Hours: This coefficient is to be applied to work to be accomplished after the hours specified in H.28 and on Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays (See Section B.4.b).

3. CLIN X001AC Coefficient for Non-Pre-priced Items. This coefficient shall be applied to non-prepriced items as defined in B.6.

a. The percentage of work historically performed under each line item is as follows:

CLIN X001AA: Normal Working Hours 97%

CLIN X001AB: Other Than Normal Working Hours 3%

CLIN X001AC: Non-Pre-priced Items 0% (See B.4 and B.6)

This is merely an estimate of the types of services required. The Government does not guarantee that the services required will be in conformance with the above percentages nor is there a limitation on the percentage of non-pre-priced items, or other than normal working hours, on any task order.

b. The bid coefficient shall be a factor that is expressed as no change, an increase, or decrease from the unit prices specified in the R.S. MEANS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COST DATA, current edition at time of award, using bare costs for labor, material and equipment adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index

Multiplier, as previously described in paragraph B.2. The following is offered as an example of the coefficient:

No Change = 1.00 Increase = 1.05 Decrease = .95

The Contractor’s price coefficients (Normal Working Hours, Other than Normal Working Hours, and Non-pre-priced) must contain but is not limited to the following items:

1. Prime Contractor’s and subcontractor’s field overhead

2. R.S. Means and all applicable updates

3. Indirect labor with social security contribution

4. Workman’s compensation insurance

5. Federal unemployment insurance

6. Incidental engineering services

7. Preparation of as-built drawings

8. Estimating, scheduling, quality control and planning

9. Clean-up, protection and moving of existing furniture/equipment

10. Mobilization

11. Demobilization

12. Utility hookups

13. Attending government meetings

14. Waste and excess materials in Section C.6.c.2. and C.11

15. General and Administrative (G&A) expenses (to include Home Office Overhead)

16. On-site Management Expenses

17. Profit

18. Costs associated with providing energy efficient products as defined in G.5(c)(9)

19. Any differences in labor costs between R.S. Means Labor rates adjusted by the City

Cost Index and applicable Construction Wage Requirements Statute Wage Rates (formerly known as Davis Bacon).

c. The relevant coefficients will be applied to the R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost

Data for the bare costs for labor, material and equipment required for each task order as adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier, current edition at time of award. See Section B.4.

d. The successful Offeror shall be required to obtain R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data, current edition at time of award and subsequent contract years, as well as Costworks estimating software at no additional cost to the Government.

e. Any change in the applicable minimum hourly wage rates during the term of the contract, including any option years, shall not affect the unit price to be paid by the Government for work performed under the contract. See Section J, Attachment #1 for the Construction Wage Requirements Statute Wage Determinations applicable to this contract. The Construction Wage Requirements Statute Wage Determinations (previously known as Davis Bacon), current at the beginning of each renewal option period, shall be incorporated into the contract. No adjustment to coefficients will be made to the contract as a result of incorporation of new wage determinations, since any change in labor costs caused by inflation/deflation will be accounted for by incorporation of the current edition of R.S. MEANS Facilities Construction Cost Data each January and published quarterly updates (See Section I, Clause 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements – Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method).

f. The Government will NOT make a partial award under the terms of this solicitation.

B.4 COEFFICIENTS

a. Normal Working Hours. The Contractor shall perform any or all functions, during normal working hours, per the scope of work and the applicable specification sections contained herein and in individual task orders awarded under this contract for the R.S.

Means Facilities Construction Cost Data required for each task order as adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier, current edition at time of award, multiplied by the Normal Working Hours coefficient. Buildings may be occupied during Normal Working Hours.

b. Other Than Normal Working Hours. The Contractor shall perform any or all functions during other than normal working hours per scope of work and the applicable specification sections contained herein and in individual task orders awarded under this contract for the R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data required for each task order as adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier current edition at time of award, multiplied by the Other Than Normal Working Hours coefficient.

c. Non-Prepriced. Limited to the requirements in B.6, the Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the task order scope of work and the applicable specification sections contained herein for items that are negotiated as a non-prepriced item, multiplied times the non-prepriced coefficient.

B.5 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM CONTRACT VALUE

The guaranteed minimum quantity of work which will be required under this contract, and which will be initiated by one or more task orders is $50,000.00 (this includes all line items, i.e., normal working hours, other than normal working hours and non-prepriced). The estimated maximum dollar value of the contract is an aggregate total of $3,000,000.00 for the 12 month base period and all subsequent option periods resulting in a not-to-exceed value for the contract duration of $16,500,000.00 inclusive of the six month option to Extend Services. If the Government’s requirement for construction set forth in the solicitation do not result in task orders in the amount described as “estimated maximum dollar value,” the event shall not constitute the basis for an equitable price adjustment under this contract.

B.6 NON-PREPRICED ITEMS

a. The Government may require the provision of non-prepriced item(s) for projected task orders, for tasks and/or services which are not covered by the R.S. MEANS FACILITIES CONSTRUCTION COST DATA and are required to complete the scope of work. The Contractor shall base the cost of these non-prepriced items on: (1) the direct costs (for material, equipment, and labor hours) obtained by the utilization of a mutually agreed upon guide such as the EPS (Engineering Performance Standards), (2) published catalog prices for direct costs; or (3) provision of three written competitive quotes from subcontractor/suppliers, or other approved sources. The negotiated actual costs for material, labor and equipment will be totaled and multiplied by the non-pre-priced co-efficient.

b. For each component or task required to perform each non-prepriced item, the Contractor’s proposal shall include the following:

1. Written verification from R.S. Means that the item that is not included within the

R.S. Means Facilities Construction Cost Data edition being utilized at the time of the action is cited by the Contractor.

2. Item Description

3. Direct Labor Hours

4. Wage Rate for Trade(s) Performing Task

5. Hourly Fringe Benefit Rate for Trade Performing Task

6. Description of Proposed Material

7. Number of Units of Material

8. Cost Per Unit of Material (Direct/Base Costs Only)

9. Description of Proposed Equipment

10. Time for which Equipment will be Required

11. Rental Rate for Equipment (Direct/Base Costs Only)

12. Schedule of Prices (if required)

Contractor shall also be required to submit supporting subcontractor data for non-prepriced supplies/services for items to be used to complete the task at hand. The Government will analyze and verify all submitted non-prepriced information and/or documentation to ensure that the prices are fair and reasonable.

c. Upon completion of negotiations of non-prepriced item(s), which are within the scope and general intent, and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer, these items may be converted to prepriced items. This conversion will be accomplished by the issuance of a modification to the contract for inclusion and may be used for all future task orders.

Added line items of work shall be performed at the negotiated unit price that will include the non-prepriced coefficient. Non-prepriced work shall be so noted on each task order and appropriate coefficient applied.

d. The Design Engineering Services can be included in a task order for task orders applicable to this contract. In accordance with FAR 15.404-4(c)(4)(i)(B), the estimated cost and fee for production and delivery of designs, plans, drawings, and specifications must not exceed 6 percent of the estimated cost of the construction of the public work or utility, excluding fees.

END OF SECTION B

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS

C.1 SCOPE OF WORK

a. Requirements of this contract include the furnishing of all labor, equipment, materials, management and supervision to perform the designated work at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Cheltenham, MD. The work shall include all changes and repairs indicated thereto, as set forth in the individual task orders. This section and the referenced Technical Specifications for Divisions 1-48, will be a part of any ensuing task order as applicable.

b. Technical Specifications, as listed below, provide the project description and are incorporated under Attachment #2 of the Solicitation/Contract:

Attachment #2 of the

Solicitation/Contract

Technical Specifications

1037 Pages

Section Title Number of Pages

01 14 00

Work Restrictions

01 33 00

Submittal Procedures

01 42 00

Sources for Reference Publications

01 45 00

Construction Quality Control

01 50 00

Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls

01 52 50

Safety Requirements

01 57 19.00 20

Temporary Environmental Controls

01 57 23

Temporary Storm Water Pollution Control

01 78 00

Close Out Submittals

01 78 23

Operation and Maintenance

Data

01 81 19 Indoor Air Quality (IAQ)

Management

03 30 53

Miscellaneous Cast-in-Place

Concrete

04 20 00

Masonry

05 12 00

Structural Steel

05 21 19 Open Web Steel Joist Framing 4

05 30 00

Steel Decks

05 40 00

Cold-Formed Metal Framing

05 50 13

Miscellaneous Metal

Fabrications

06 10 00

Rough Carpentry

06 20 00

Finish Carpentry

06 41 16.00 10 Laminate Clad Architectural

Casework

06 61 16

Solid Polymer Fabrications

07 11 13

Bituminous Damproofing

07 21 16

Mineral Fiber Blanket

Insulation

07 22 00

Roof and Deck Insulation

07 24 00 Exterior Insulation and Finish

Systems

07 41 13

Metal Roof Panels

07 42 13

Metal Wall Panels

07 52 00 Modified Bituminous Membrane Roofing

07 60 00

Flashing and Sheet Metal

07 84 00

Firestopping

07 92 00

Joint Sealants

08 11 13

Steel Doors and Frames

08 11 16 Aluminum Doors and Frames 6

08 14 00

Wood Doors

08 33 23

Overhead Coiling Doors

08 41 13

Aluminum-Framed Entrances and Storefronts

08 51 13

Aluminum Windows

08 71 00

Door Hardware

08 81 00

Glazing

08 91 00

Metal Wall Louvers

09 22 00

Supports for Plaster and Gypsum Board

09 29 00

Gypsum Board

09 30 00

Ceramic Tile, Quarry Tile, and Paver Tile

09 51 00

Acoustical Ceilings

09 65 00

Resilient Flooring

09 68 00

Carpet

09 72 00

Wall Coverings

09 83 13

Acoustical Wall Treatment

09 84 39

Acoustical Ceilings Clouds

09 90 00

Paints and Coatings

10 14 02

Interior Signage

10 21 13

Toilet Compartments

10 22 13

Wire Mesh Partitions

10 26 13

Wall and Corner Guards

10 28 13

Toilet Accessories

10 44 16

Fire Extinguishers

11 13 10

Dock Levelers

12 21 00

Window Blinds

12 36 00

Countertops

21 13 13.00 10

Wet Pipe Sprinkler System, Fire Protection

22 00 00

Plumbing, General Purpose

22 07 19.00 40

Plumbing Piping Insulation

23 00 00

Air Supply, Distribution, Ventilation, and Exhaust

23 03 00.00 20 Basic Mechanical Materials and Methods

23 05 93 Testing, Adjusting, and Balancing for HVAC

23 07 00

Thermal Insulation for Mechanical Systems

23 08 00.00.23N

Commissioning of HVAC

23 09 23.13 20

BACnet Direct Digital Control Systems for HVAC

23 81 00.00 20

Unitary Air Conditioning Equipment

23 82 00.00 20

Terminal Heating Units

26 00 00.00 20

Basic Electrical Materials and Methods

26 08 16

Commissioning of Electrical Systems Support

26 20 00

Interior Distribution System

26 23 00

Switchboards

26 41 01.00 10

Lightning Protection System

26 51 00

Interior Lighting

26 56 00

Exterior Lighting

27 05 14.00 10

Cable Television Premises Distribution System

27 10 00

Building Telecommunications Cabling System

28 31.64.00 10

Fire Detection and Alarm System, Addressable

31 00 00

Earthwork

31 11 00

Clearing and Grubbing

31 31 16

Soil Treatment for Subterranean Termite Control

32 05 33

Landscape Establishment

32 10 00 Bituminous Concrete Pavement

32 16 13

Concrete Sidewalks,Curbs, and Gutters

32 17 24.00 10

Pavement Markings

32 92 19

Seeding

32 93 00

Exterior Plants

33 11 00

Water Distribution

33 30 00

Sanitary Sewers

33 40 00

Storm Drainage Utilities

33 71 02.00 20

Underground Electrical Distribution

C.2 DEFINITIONS

a. Coefficient – Numeric factor applied to baseline or negotiated cost.

b. Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs) - “Contract Discrepancy Reports (CDRs)” may be issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative to identify and document cases of poor Contractor performance. The CDR requires the Contractor to explain in writing why performance is unsatisfactory, how performance will be returned to satisfactory levels, and how recurrence of the problem will be prevented in the future.

c. Contracting Officer - The term “Contracting Officer” shall refer to the individual authorized to execute and modify contracts on behalf of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) and is the only individual with the power to obligate the Government.

d. Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) - The “Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR)” is the individual designated by the Contracting Officer at the time of award of the contract who shall represent the Contracting Officer with the Contractor.

The Contracting Officer will provide written notice of COR Designation to the Contractor which will set forth the authorities and limitations of the COR under the action. The COR also acts as a liaison between the Contractor and the Contracting Officer on individual task orders. See Section G, Paragraph G.4, and Designation of Contracting Officer’s Representative. CORs have no authority to alter or modify the contract or individual task orders. The term “COR” is cited in HSAR 3052.242-72, entitled, “Contracting Officer’s Representative.”

e. Contractor - The term “Contractor” refers to the individual or firm who offers this contract and enters into a contract with the U.S. Government (FLETC) for this work.

f. Quality Control Manager (Also referred to as Chief, Contractor Quality Control) -

Individual responsible for the quality control of all work performed by the Contractor under this contract and individual task orders.

g. Superintendent - Individual appointed by the Contractor and approved by the

Contracting Officer who has authority to act for the Contractor.

h. Contract Specialist - The individual assigned by the Contracting Officer to act for the

Contracting Officer. Does not have the authority to enter into or terminate contracts and make related determination and findings.

i. Customer - The “customer” is the functional element at the FLETC which benefits from the services provided by the Contractor. The “customer” has no authority to direct the Contractor.

j. Government Furnished Property - “Government Furnished Property” includes all property, equipment, materials, software, and sites which belong to the Government but which have been made available to the Contractor for use under this contract or individual task orders.

k. Project Manager – Individual appointed by the contractor authorized to sign for and bind the Contractor.

l. Project Site (Also referred to as the Construction Site) - Refers to the location where construction is accomplished under an individual task order.

m. Provide - The term “Provide” shall mean to furnish and install.

n. Quality Assurance - A program undertaken by the Government to evaluate certain attributes of products, services, and construction, which it procures, and to record such evaluations and recommend or effect remedial contract administrative action.

o. Subcontract - The term “Subcontract” includes in addition to a two-signature document all transactions resulting from acceptance of offers by awards or notices of awards;

agreements and job orders; letter of agreements; letters of intent; and orders, under which the subcontract becomes effective by written acceptance or performance. It also includes modifications thereto.

p. Subcontractor - The term “Subcontractor” for the purpose of this requirement shall mean the individual or firm with whom the Contractor proposes to enter into a subcontract for manufacturing, fabricating, installing, or otherwise performing work under this contract pursuant to the project specifications applicable to any category included on the list.

q. Task order - A “task order” is a Government document prepared by the Contracting

Officer and is issued to the Contractor to order the work. Task orders will be issued as necessary and may be modified. A sample task order form is shown in Section J, Attachment #3.

r. Quality Control - A method used by the Contractor to control quality of goods and/services provided, including construction.

C.3 LIMITS OF WORK

a. Hours of work.

1. It shall be acknowledged and understood by the contractor that all work to be accomplished under this contract shall be performed during normal working hours of the Center unless otherwise specified and or requested in writing.

2. The normal working hours shall be 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday excluding Government Holidays.

3. Work performed by the Contractor outside the normal working hours shall be at no additional expense to the Government unless it is negotiated at the “after normal working hours coefficient” for the Government’s convenience.

C.4 PROJECT MANAGEMENT AND SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE

CONTRACTOR

a. The Contractor shall employ a Project Manager, subject to approval by the Contracting

Officer, and will be the Government’s primary point of contact for this contract. The Project Manager shall be a full time employee to the contract and shall be on the Center at all times during performance.

1. The Project Manager must have a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Manager, Project Superintendent, QC Manager, or Construction Manager with the last five (5) of the most recent years’ experience as a Project Manager on specific IDIQ, SABER, or JOC contracts with a magnitude range of $3M - $16.5M, with a performance period of more than one year. The Project Manager must have been employed directly by the prime contractor and served in that capacity for the duration of the contract. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACOE) Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with MS Project or similar project management software. The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with R.S. Means Costworks Estimating System or Equivalent Software.

2. The Project Manager must be delegated authority in writing by the Contractor to sign contract modifications, negotiate and reach agreement for the Contractor on matters such as change orders, time extensions, claims, and other issues arising under the Contract which may lead to a contract modification. An original signature copy of this delegation of authority shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with the

Project Manager’s resume. Otherwise, by virtue of the submission of the resumes of individuals for the PM or APM position, the Contractor is confirming the individuals have the authority to sign for, and bind the Contractor, as related to any and all actions under this contract. The Contractor must designate an alternate Project Manager with the same qualifications.

b. In addition, the Contractor shall keep a competent superintendent who is directly employed by the Contractor on the job site at all times with the authority to act for the Contractor with the same force and effect of the Project Manager. The appointment of the Superintendent is subject to approval by the Contracting Officer.

1. Under this contract there may be multiple job sites with work in progress at the same time. The Superintendent shall visit each site a minimum of once a day when work is being performed. Autonomy of the on-site Superintendent is critical to the smooth operation of Center requirements. The Superintendent’s time shall be devoted exclusively to the supervision of work in progress under this contract only.

2. The Superintendent must have a minimum of ten (10) years combined experience in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager on similar size and type construction contracts which included the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual shall have at least five

(5) of the most recent years’ experience as a Superintendent on similar size, complexity and type contracts. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). As a minimum, the individual shall demonstrate completion of High School level education. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of USACOE Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability. Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, and Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and proficiency with MS Project or similar project management software.

3. The Superintendent must be delegated authority in writing by the Contractor to sign contract modifications, negotiate and reach agreement for the Contractor on matters such as change orders, time extensions, claims, and other issues arising under the Contract which may lead to a contract modification. An original signature copy of this delegation of authority shall be provided to the Contracting Officer with the Superintendent’s resume. Otherwise, by virtue of the submission of the resumes of individuals for the Superintendent position, the Contractor is confirming the individual has the authority to sign for, and bind the Contractor, as related to any and all actions under this contract. The Contractor must designate an alternate superintendent with the same qualifications. Project Manager may substitute for a maximum of two consecutive weeks.

c. If at any time during the contract performance period, the Project Manager or Superintendent’s job performance falls below a reasonable standard of professionalism and managerial competence, he/she shall be promptly replaced by the Contractor upon request from the Contracting Officer. Such a replacement would not be the basis for a claim under the Contract nor would it be subject to the Disputes Clause.

d. If at any time for any reason the Project Manager, Superintendent or Quality Control

Manager are replaced during performance of this contract the replacement shall meet the same requirements as set forth herein. A detailed resume for the proposed replacement, depicting employment history, references, formal and continuing education, and such other information as the Contracting Officer may deem necessary, shall be provided to the Contracting Officer for approval. Resumes must describe Key Personnel experience in Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Construction, Simplified Acquisition of Base Engineering Requirements (SABER), or Job Order Contracts (JOC) experience in a magnitude range of $3M - $16.5M aggregate value over the contract life, with a performance period of at least one year. Information in the resumes shall include the individual’s name, and employment history, and professional references. Their employment history shall include the name of the company, dates employed, specific projects worked, and job title or responsibility for each project listed.

C.5 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

a. The Contractor shall establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with Section C, Specifications; Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.246-12, Inspection of construction; and as herein provided. The Contractor quality control system consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to provide materials, equipment, workmanship, fabrication, construction and operations which comply with contract requirements. The system shall cover construction operations, both on-site and off-site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. This system will be clearly set forth in the Contractor Quality Control Plan. Contractor will submit plan that fully explains their procedures and inspections that will ensure quality work within 10 days after award.

b. The Contractor shall designate a competent Quality Control Manager, subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. Quality Control Manager duties may be completed by the Project Manager or Superintendent if the employee meets the qualification requirements listed in C.5.c and in the Specification 01 45 00 (Attachment 2)

c. The Quality Control Manager shall have a high school graduate level education as a minimum. The individual shall possess a total cumulative minimum of ten (10) years combined experience on similar private or Federal construction projects in the following positions: Project Superintendent, QC Manager, Project Manager, or Construction Manager. Of this cumulative experience, at least five of the most recent years’ experience shall be as a QC Manager, Project Manager, or Project Superintendent on similar United States Military or Federal agency construction contract. Similar construction contracts are defined to be of comparable cost, type and complexity of work and including the major trades that are part of this Contract. The individual shall be experienced with Federal administrative construction processes. The individual must possess and demonstrate extensive experience and a working knowledge in the full range of trades and disciplines typical to work under this contract (For example: architectural work and finishes, carpentry, structural, earthwork, pavement, utilities, concrete, heating, ventilation and air conditioning, piping, plumbing, fire alarm and protection, electrical distribution systems, lighting, lightning protection, telecommunications, multi-media, and interior furnishings). In addition to the above experience and education requirements, the QC Manager shall have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management (CQM) for Contractors." If the QC Manager does not have a current certification, he/she shall obtain the CQM for Contractors course certification within 90 days of award. This course is periodically offered by the Naval Facilities Engineering Command and the Army Corps of Engineers. Contact these organizations for information on the next scheduled class. The individual must be familiar with the safety requirements of USACOE Manual EM 385-1-1 and/or OSHA 1926 Construction, have a valid 30-hour Construction OSHA Certification Card (if the employee does not have the certification card, he/she shall obtain within 90 days after contract award), and have experience in the areas of hazard identification, safety compliance, and sustainability.

Computer proficiency is required in such software systems as Word, Excel, Outlook (e-mail). The individual must demonstrate a working knowledge and familiarity with MS Project or similar project management software.

d. Definitions:

1. Contractor Quality Control (CQC): The Contractor’s management and control of its own, its suppliers’, and its subcontractors’ activities to comply with the contract requirements.

2. Quality Assurance (QA): The means by which the Government fulfills its responsibility in assuring that the CQC is functioning and through reviews, surveillance and tests assures the completed project complies with the contract.

3. Quality Management: All control and assurance activities to achieve the quality established by the contract.

e. Refer to Section C, Technical Specifications Section 01 45 00, “Construction Quality

Control” (Attachment #2) for additional information concerning the CQC program. A sample of the CQC Daily Report Form will be provided at the Pre-Construction Conference.

C.6 DESCRIPTION/UNIT PRICE BOOK/ORDERING PROCEDURE

a. General Intention: It is the declared and acknowledged intention and meaning of this contract to provide and secure services, labor, and material for construction, maintenance, repair and alteration of various buildings and structures at the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers, Cheltenham, MD, through the issuance of individual task orders.

b. General Description: The Contractor shall furnish for the basic contract and each individual task order issued thereunder, all labor, transportation, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to perform the required construction, maintenance, repair and alterations. This includes, but is not limited to, general construction, building repair and maintenance, HVAC maintenance and repair and special trades.

c. Unit Price Book: The Unit Price Book (UPB) used on this contract will be the R.S.

Means Facility Construction Cost Data or book, using the Bare Cost column, which provides for all costs excluding overhead and profit including subcontractor overhead and profit, adjusted by the Washington, DC City Cost Index Multiplier. The coefficient shall cover all overhead and profit and shall not be priced with the R.S. Means. The City Cost Index shall be adjusted quarterly according to the published R. S. Means City Cost Index Quarterly Adjustment. The Contractors coefficient shall be applied to the total of the individual line items.

1. The current edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data at the time of contract award shall be used. At the beginning of each calendar year, within 30 days, the new edition of the R.S. Means Facility Construction Cost Data or will be automatically incorporated into the contract, with the City Cost Index adjusted quarterly according to the published R. S. Means City Cost Index Quarterly Adjustment. The contractor is responsible for obtaining and adhering to the new R.S.

Means Cost Data as applicable at no additional cost to the Government.

2. All prices in the UPB are for completed-in-place construction or renovation unless explicitly described otherwise; on occasion spare material and/or equipment will be specified as required by Task Order RFP. Waste or excess material quantities are incidental costs and shall be included within the Contractor’s coefficient. Unless explicitly stated otherwise on the RFP, quantities submitted on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plans, as appropriate, without allowance for quantities in excess of measurements.

3. The “minimum” unit cost will be used whenever a UPB line item indicates a range of costs by listing “maximum” and “minimum”. In unique and unusual circumstances as determined by the Contracting Officer, unit costs within a range of above the minimum and up to and including maximum may be utilized. The Contractor shall submit sufficient justification when proposing other than the minimum costs.

d. Ordering Procedures

1. The Government will issue a Request for Proposal (RFP) when a requirement exists for performance under the terms of the contract. The RFP will include a government prepared scope of work and drawings, as applicable, for each Task Order. Within three (3) days of receipt of the RFP, the Contractor shall schedule a site visit with the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer’s Representative. At the site visit, requirements and scope of work shall be discussed and the proposal due date shall be established by the Government. Generally, contractor proposals will be due within seven (7) calendar days from date of request by the Government; however, the Government shall reserve the right to establish a proposal due date less than seven (7) calendar days.

2. Contractor develops cost proposal and construction schedule. The Contractor shall provide all necessary services for the planning, estimating, negotiating and execution of work under the terms of this contract for each Task Order. This effort shall include providing services as follows and as applicable:

(a) Preparation of cost proposal from the latest editions of the UPB in sufficient detail to ensure that all individual tasks are identified, along with quantities to ensure the project includes all of the tasks. If the tasks are not included in the latest editions of the UPB, the Contractor must provide justification and rational as to why the task should be non-prepriced.

(b) Preparation of a detailed construction schedule to accomplish the work to include lead time for procurement of materials, construction, submittal submission and review and required inspections.

(c) Proposal shall include preparation and planning necessary to accomplish the work.

This might reasonably include drawings, calculations, catalog cuts, specifications, architectural renderings, etc. Sufficient detail must be provided to convey adequate information to enable the construction work to be carried out successfully, completely and show all items negotiated and needed for the construction. The drawings, sketches, and layouts must be adequate to support the quality assurance and control functions.

(d) Measurements: All work units shall be derived from actual measurements taken.

Deductions of square footage for openings shall be made and based on actual measurements. Some examples would be lights in ceiling tile replacement, or windows and door areas in partition walls requiring painting.

(e) The Contractor’s task order proposals as well as the resulting task order shall comply with the various governing codes such as the International Building Code, Life Safety Code and National Electric Code.

(f) The proposal shall identify tasks and quantities to support the scope of work and presented in an electronic estimating format acceptable to the Government. The Contractor shall use Costworks Estimating by R.S. Means, 63 Smiths Lane P.O.

Box 800, Kingston, MA 02364-9988. You may contact them by phone or fax at the following numbers: Phone: 800-334-3509, Fax: 800-632-6732. These tasks must be in sufficient detail to support the scope of work and any sketches, catalog cuts, or specifications that have been prepared. The UPB shall serve as the basis for establishing the value of the work to be performed on a unit price basis.

(g) Any sketches, supporting calculations, specifications or catalog cuts, along with the Contractor’s proposal with quantities and tasks from the latest edition of the Means Facilities Construction Costs Data must be submitted to the Government for review prior to negotiations. After issuance of the task order, the Contractor must provide any necessary engineering services required to execute the work such as connecting with existing structures, electrical, or mechanical systems.

(h) As required by individual task order, the Contractor may be responsible for preparation of submittals and as-built drawings as required by individual task order.

(i) Minor design services. The Contractor may be required to provide design services as requested by the Government. If these services are requested, the price shall be negotiated as a non-prepriced item. It is required that these services be provided by properly certified/registered personnel.

3. Negotiations and issuance of task order. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s proposal, the

Government will review the proposal and schedule negotiations with the Contractor. The Government will negotiate with the Contractor quantities, all non-prepriced items and performance or completion date. Performance times shall include times for construction, procurement of materials, submittal submission and review, punch lists corrections and final inspection. Once negotiated, the Contracting Officer will issue a task order to the Contractor.

C.7 QUALITY OF WORK

a. Workmanship shall be of the highest quality and in the best practices of the trade and shall conform to all the requirements of the federal, state and county codes, nationally recognized product standards such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), National Electric Code (NEC), applicable codes of the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), and the National Electrical Code (NEC).

b. All replacement materials shall conform to the manufacturer’s specifications and standards. Substitute items shall be equal or better than the original material and must be approved by the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

c. Where a choice of materials or methods, or both is permitted in this contract, the

Contractor shall coordinate with the Government Project Manager to ensure the appropriate materials and methods are used for the work, unless otherwise required by specification. If a specific material or method is negotiated, no substitutions or changes will be permitted unless prior approval is obtained from the Contracting Officer.

C.8 WORK CONTROL

The Contractor shall develop and implement the necessary work control procedures as specified in this contract for receipt of, classification, and controlling all work requirements. The work control procedures should accurately reflect the current status of known work requirements and ensure their timely completion. Work requirements are to be classified by the nature of the work requirement, scope, and source. Task verification documents and task orders shall be a part of the work control procedures.

C.9 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable environmental protection requirements including all federal, state, and local laws, regulations, and standards. All environmental protection matters shall be coordinated with the Contracting Officer. Inspection of any of the facilities operated by the Contractor or work sites at which the Contractor is performing work under an individual task order may be accomplished by the Contracting Officer, his/her designated representative, or other authorized government personnel on a no-notice basis during normal working hours. In the event that a regulatory agency assesses a monetary fine against the Government for violations caused by Contractor negligence, the Contractor shall reimburse the Government for the amount of that fine and other costs. The Contractor shall also clean up any spills which result from the Contractor’s operations.

C.10 ASBESTOS MATERIALS

Known asbestos containing material will be indicated in the task order. If material is encountered which might contain asbestos and must be disturbed, do not touch material. Immediately notify the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contracting Officer on the task order in question. Within two (2) hours notify the Contracting Officer in writing concerning the suspect material. Within fourteen (14) calendar days, the Contracting Officer will determine if there is asbestos, by either in-house forces or, by modification to the task order by directing the Contractor to order tests be accomplished. If the suspect material is asbestos and is part of the work, an equitable adjustment will be made to the task order in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation clause 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions. All asbestos handling must conform to the provisions of the current referenced guide Specification Section 01 57 19.00 20, Temporary Environmental Controls and the FLETC Environmental Division regulations.

C.11 DISPOSAL

a. Debris, rubbish, hazardous waste and non-usable material resulting from the work under this contract shall be disposed of by the Contractor at the Contractor’s expense off of Government property in…