J.1 Statement of Work Fire Protection ITM BPA.pdf

Statement of Work – Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Testing and Inspection

Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Testing, Inspection, Maintenance, and Development

Blanket Purchase Agreement

Statement of Work (SOW)

Architect of the Capitol (AOC)

House Office Buildings

April 10, 2024 i

CONTENTS

C.1 PROJECT TITLE

C.2 BACKGROUND

C.3 APPLICABLE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

C.4 SCOPE OF WORK

C.4.1 Annual Inspection and Test Requirements C.4.2 Semi-Annual Inspection and Test Requirements (6 - months) C.4.3 Fire Extinguisher Work

C.5 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

C.5.1 Reports C.5.2 Schedule C.5.3 Facility Management System

C.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) / QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP). 10

C.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / PROPERTY (GFE/GFP)

C.8 CONTRACT TYPE

C.9 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

C.10 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE / HOURS OF OPERATIONS

C.11 TELEWORK

C.12 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

C.13 TRAVEL

C.14 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

C.15 KEY PERSONNEL

C.16 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL

C.17 PERSONAL SERVICES

C.18 INVOICING

C.19 SECURITY

C.20 SAFETY

C.21 ENERGY EFFICIENCY / COMPLIANCE

C.22 SUSTAINABILITY

C.23 POINTS OF CONTACT

C.1 PROJECT TITLE

Fire Protection Systems and Equipment Testing, Inspection, Maintenance, and Development Blanket Purchase Agreement

C.2 BACKGROUND

Established as a permanent office in 1876, the Architect is provided permanent authority for the care and maintenance of the United States Capitol based on Section 1811 of Title 2 of the United States Code. The Architect is responsible for the maintenance, operation, development and preservation of 18.4 million square feet of buildings and more than 570 acres of land throughout Capitol Hill. This includes the U.S. Capitol, House and Senate office buildings, the U.S. Capitol Visitor Center, the Library of Congress, the Supreme Court of the United States, the U.S. Botanic Garden, the Capitol Power Plant, and other facilities. The Architect also provides professional expertise with regard to the preservation of architectural and artistic elements entrusted to his care and provides recommendations concerning design, construction and maintenance of the facilities and grounds.

C.3 APPLICABLE POLICIES AND STANDARDS

The contractor shall comply with the most recent edition of the AOC Design standards, as well as all codes referenced in the aforementioned document. This includes, but is not limited to, NFPA 10, NFPA 13, NFPA 25, and NFPA 72.

The contractor shall not deviate from any of the above documents without express written approval from the contracting officer.

C.4 SCOPE OF WORK

Call Orders will be issued for the following scope of work:

The contractor shall furnish all equipment, labor and services for annual and semi-annual inspection and testing of applicable fire protection systems and equipment in the various AOC Facilities.

All testing/inspections shall be performed in accordance with applicable National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) standards; federal, state, and/or local regulations; and applicable manufacturer’s recommendations. If a conflict exists between any standard, regulation, or recommendation, the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will resolve the conflict.

The contractor shall provide notification to the COR two (2) weeks prior to requesting to perform Inspection, Testing and Maintenance (ITM) work efforts. Provide a proposed work plan to the Jurisdiction Fire Protection Engineer for each task when requesting all ITM work efforts.

C.4.1 Annual Inspection and Test Requirements

C.4.1.1 Main Fire Alarm Control Panel

a) Verify proper receipt of all alarm, supervisory, and trouble signals.

b) Verify proper ratings of all fuses. Confirm fuse condition. Verify fuse supervision.

c) Verify illumination of all lamps/LEDs.

d) Verify proper operation of main power supply by disconnecting batteries and performing a test under maximum alarm mode.

e) On transponders (transmitters) Verify receipt of alarm and trouble conditions in normal, open circuit, and short circuit condition.

f) On multiplex systems, verify communication between sending and receiving units under normal and fault conditions including standby power, open and shorted circuits.

g) Conduct battery discharge test. Verify electrolyte level with battery charger disconnected, load test batteries under full alarm load for 30 minutes.

h) Conduct battery charger test in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions.

i) Verify illumination of panel trouble signals and other trouble indications upon introduction of panel trouble conditions including open, shorted or ground faulted circuits.

j) Verify receipt of all alarm, supervisory, and trouble conditions by the House Office Building Notifier Onyx Workstation system. Verify zone identifier icon, location, and descriptor correctly identify the condition present on the building fire alarm system.

C.4.1.2 Remote Annunciator Panel

a) Verify proper operation under normal and fault conditions.

C.4.1.3 Initiating Devices

a) Conduct functional test of all duct smoke detectors.

b) Conduct functional test of all electromechanical releasing devices.

c) Conduct functional test of all heat detectors. Use heat source for rate of rise detectors only. Electrically test fixed temperature type detectors.

d) Conduct functional test of all manual pull stations.

e) Conduct functional test of all air sampling type smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations.

f) Conduct functional test of all smoke detectors by either simulated smoke or other approved manufacturers test method.

g) Conduct functional test of all projected beam type smoke detectors by obscuring the beam path in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations.

h) Conduct sensitivity testing of all smoke detectors in accordance with the manufacturer’s recommendations to be completed on a bi-annual basis with half of all detectors tested each contract year.

C.4.1.4 Notification Devices

a) Verify clarity of all audible signal devices and verify sound pressure levels are in accordance with the applicable codes and standards.

b) Verify operation of all visible signal devices in accordance with manufacturer’s recommendations. Verify no room changes have occurred.

C.4.1.5 Sprinkler Systems

a) Visually inspect sprinkler heads and verify that they are free of corrosion, paint, obstructions, damage, etc.

b) Visually inspect all accessible hangers, pipes, and fittings and verify that they are undamaged, secure, and free of corrosion.

c) Trip test dry pipe sprinkler valves with control valve fully open.

C.4.1.6 Standpipe Systems

a) Operate each hose connection valve.

b) Visually inspect each hose cabinet/hose station and verify that they are free from damage, obstructions, broken glass, missing hardware, latches, and that they are visible.

C.4.1.7 Fire Pumps

a) Conduct full flow capacity test.

C.4.1.8 Halon/Alternative Agent Systems

a) Examine all system hoses for damage.

b) Conduct actuating test of the system without discharging the agent.

C.4.1.9 Dry and Wet Chemical Systems

a) Replace eutectic metal fusible links.

C.4.1.10 VESDA Systems

a) Replace filter.

C.4.2 Semi-Annual Inspection and Test Requirements (6 - months)

C.4.2.1 Main Fire Alarm Control Panel

a) Visually inspect batteries. Check for corrosion or leakage. Verify tight corrosion free connections.

b) Conduct battery load voltage test. With battery disconnected, measure terminal voltage while supplying maximum load.

c) Conduct battery open circuit test. With battery charger disconnected, measure battery voltage.

d) Verify illumination of panel trouble signals (lamps/LEDS, etc.) upon activation of lamp test function.

C.4.2.2 Emergency Voice/Alarm Communication Equipment

a) Conduct visual inspection. Verify operation and proper operation of backup equipment.

b) Test amplifiers/tone generators and verify receipt of proper visual and audible signals.

c) Test call in signal silence. Remove phone from hook and verify receipt of signal at control panel.

d) Test off hook indicator. Activate each phone set and verify proper operation.

e) Test firefighter phone sets. Operate system with a minimum of any 5 phone sets simultaneously and verify acceptable voice quality and clarity.

f) Test phone performance. Verify acceptable voice quality and clarity.

C.4.2.3 Remote Control Annunciator

a) Conduct visual inspection. Verify that the remote is connected and operating under normal condition.

C.4.2.4 Initiating Devices

a) Visually inspect duct smoke detectors, electro mechanical releasing devices, heat detectors, manual pull stations, air sampling smoke detectors, smoke detectors, and projected beam smoke detectors. Verify that no changes have been made that may affect the operation of the device. Verify that device is not obstructed, damaged, or otherwise impaired.

C.4.2.5 Halon/Alternative Agent Systems

a) Visually inspect agent containers for damage

b) Visually inspect pressure of agent containers for proper pressure.

c) Weigh agent containers. Compare to nameplate weight. Record on tag attached to container.

d) Visually inspect smoke detectors.

e) Test smoke detectors.

f) Visually inspect manual pull stations.

g) Test manual pull stations.

h) Test manual abort stations.

i) Remove control heads from containers and operate control heads.

C.4.2.6 Dry/Wet Chemical Systems

a) Conduct actuating test of all components of the system without discharging the chemical agent.

b) Inspect system coverage area. Verify that hazards have not changed.

c) Visually inspect agent containers. Verify containers are full, undamaged and in non pressurized type that the agent is not caking.

d) Visually inspect expellant gas cartridges. Weigh carbon dioxide cartridges. Record pressure for nitrogen cartridges.

e) Visually inspect piping, nozzles, and releasing devices. Verify that the piping, nozzles, etc. are unobstructed and intact.

f) Visually inspect eutectic metal fusible links.

g) Visually inspect and clean frangible bulb fusible links.

C.4.3 Fire Extinguisher Work

Vendor shall conduct onsite annual inspections, testing, maintenance, replacement and disposal of expired and/or empty portable fire extinguishers as required by NFPA 10 standards.

The contractor shall coordinate a pick up date with the jurisdiction point of contacts. Each task and/or service will be as needed by the jurisdiction and not all work is guaranteed. Additionally all services provided by the contractor must comply with the current NFPA 10 guidelines for fire extinguisher maintenance.

The AOC has various sizes and types of fire extinguishers and the contractor shall be prepared to address class ABC, class K, and CO2 units ranging from two and a half (2.5), to fifteen (15) pound portable fire extinguishers. The vendor will be responsible for developing and maintaining a record of annual service requirements and due dates for portable fire extinguishers located throughout the AOC jurisdictions. The contractor shall be responsible for identifying the different types of extinguishers by type, size, and maintain a record of the required annual maintenance and testing or disposals as mandated by NFPA. Contractor may be required to visit hallways, shops, kitchens, and public spaces within the buildings to check for the presence of additional or removed fire extinguishers, and to notify the COR if the number of extinguishers discovered differs from the number provided in the contract. If site walks are requested, AOC may provide contractor with floorplans or documentation of locations.

Contractor shall recharge exhausted extinguishers and conduct miscellaneous repairs as required. Contractor shall use manufacturer’s recommended recharge agent, lubricants, and replacement parts or materials specially listed for use in the fire extinguisher. Maintenance, servicing, inspections, and recharging shall be performed by trained persons having available the appropriate servicing manuals and the proper tools. Contractor would also be responsible for removal of expired extinguishers, or those not suitable for reuse.

Maintenance, recharging and hydrostatic testing requires a certified fire extinguisher technician. Hydrostatic testing shall be conducted at the contractor’s or offsite hydrostatic testing facility.

C.4.3.1 Inventory, Collect, Replace, Recycle and Dispose

The contractor shall liaison with the Jurisdiction Fire Protection Representative to inventory the existing fire extinguishers in the Jurisdiction.

The contractor shall collect and transport fire extinguishers where necessary for replacement, maintenance, recharging, and testing in accordance with NFPA 10. Fire extinguishers removed from service for maintenance, recharging, or testing shall be replaced by a fire extinguisher suitable for the type of hazard being protected and shall be of at least equal rating. All activities should be coordinated with the jurisdictional fire protection representative.

The contractor shall collect and transport fire extinguishers where necessary for recycling and disposal in accordance with NFPA 10. Condemned fire extinguishers shall be recycled or disposed. Halon, aqueous film-forming foam (AFFF) and film-forming fluoroprotein foam (FFFP) extinguishers shall be recycled or disposed upon expiration. Non-rechargeable fire extinguishers shall be recycled or disposed upon expiration. All recycled or disposed fire extinguishers shall be replaced by a fire extinguisher suitable for the type of hazard being protected and shall be comparable or equal to that of the removal.

Empty extinguishers shall be recycled and delivered to AOC’s scrap metal recycler on behalf of the agency. Any units taken to AOC’s scrap metal vendor, the contractor shall depressurize, remove valves, and empty the fire extinguishers offsite prior to delivery to AOC’s scrap metal recycling vendor.

All recycled scrap fire extinguishers shall be taken to AOC’s scrap metal contractor:

John Smith and Sons

2001 Kenilworth Ave Capitol Heights, MD 20743

Monday – Friday: 7:00 am – 4:15pm

C.4.3.2 Annual Maintenance

The contractor shall provide annual maintenance procedures where required by NFPA 10 or upon request. Fire extinguishers removed from service for maintenance shall be replaced by a fire extinguisher suitable for the type of hazard being protected and shall be of at least equal rating. Maintenance shall include the procedures detailed in the manufacturer's service manual and a thorough examination of the basic elements of the fire extinguisher, including the following:

1. Mechanical parts of all fire extinguishers

2. Extinguishing agent

3. Expelling means

4. Physical condition

The contractor shall provide annual external examination in accordance with NFPA 10.

An annual external visual examination of all fire extinguishers shall be made to detect obvious physical damage, corrosion, or nozzle blockage to verify that the operating instructions are present, legible, and facing forward, and that the Hazardous Materials Identification System information is present and legible, and to determine if a 6-year interval examination or hydrostatic test is due. When an external examination of any fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, immediate corrective action shall be taken. Replace safety pins, gaskets, and/or valve stem as needed. Repair or replace defective parts, including replacement wall hooks and vehicle brackets.

The contractor shall provide annual internal examination in accordance with NFPA 10:

1. Stored-pressure types of fire extinguishers containing a loaded stream agent shall be disassembled on an annual basis and subjected to complete maintenance.

2. The extinguishing agent of cartridge- or cylinder-operated extinguishers shall be internally examined annually.

3. Wetting agent extinguishers shall be disassembled on an annual basis and subjected to complete maintenance.

4. Pump tank extinguishers shall be internally examined annually.

The contractor shall provide a conductivity test annually on all carbon dioxide hose assemblies in accordance with NFPA 10. Carbon dioxide hose assemblies that fail the conductivity test shall be replaced.

Discharge hoses on wheeled-type fire extinguishers shall be completely uncoiled and examined for damage annually. Discharge hoses on wheeled extinguishers shall be coiled in a manner to prevent kinks and to allow rapid deployment in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Pressure regulators provided with wheeled-type fire extinguishers shall be tested annually for outlet static pressure and flow rate in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. When maintenance of any fire extinguisher hose or pressure regulator reveals a deficiency, immediate corrective action shall be taken.

The contractor shall keep records of all fire extinguisher maintenance. Each fire extinguisher shall have a tag or label securely attached that indicates the month and year maintenance was performed, identifies the person performing the work, and identifies the name of the agency performing the work. Each extinguisher that has undergone maintenance that includes internal examination shall have a verification-of-service collar located around the neck of the container in accordance with NFPA 10.

The contractor shall provide corrective maintenance procedures upon request where immediate corrective action is required by NFPA 10. Fire extinguishers removed from service for maintenance shall be replaced by a fire extinguisher suitable for the type of hazard being protected and shall be comparable or equal to the removal.

C.4.3.3 Perform Internal Maintenance per code on all types of fire extinguishers

The contractor shall provide internal examination in accordance with NFPA 10 table

7.3.3.1 at intervals not exceeding those specified for each extinguisher type. When an internal examination of any fire extinguisher reveals a deficiency, immediate corrective action shall be taken. After maintenance a new tamper seal shall be installed.

Fire extinguisher types shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable internal maintenance procedures as detailed in the appropriate manufacturer’s service manual: stored-pressure water (water mist), carbon dioxide, and wet chemical (K). When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging or hydrostatic testing, the 5-year requirement shall begin from that date.

Dry chemical stored-pressure fire extinguishers that require 12-year hydrostatic testing shall be emptied and subjected to the applicable internal and external examination procedures as detailed in the manufacturer’s service manual. When the applicable maintenance procedures are performed during periodic recharging or hydrostatic testing, the 6-year requirement shall begin from that date.

The contractor shall keep records of all fire extinguisher maintenance. Each fire extinguisher shall have a tag or label securely attached that indicates the month and year maintenance was performed, identifies the person performing the work, and identifies the name of the agency performing the work. Each extinguisher that has undergone maintenance that includes internal examination shall have a verification-of-service collar located around the neck of the container in accordance with NFPA 10.

C.4.3.4 Recharging

The contractor shall provide offsite recharging in accordance with NFPA 10 after use or when the need is indicated by an inspection or servicing. Fire extinguishers removed from service for recharging shall be replaced by a fire extinguisher suitable for the type of hazard being protected and shall be of at least equal rating. Recharging shall be performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s service manual. After recharging, a leak test shall be performed on stored-pressure and self-expelling types of fire extinguishers. In no case shall an extinguisher be recharged if it is beyond its specified hydrostatic test due.

Only those agents specified on the nameplate or agents proven to have equal chemical composition, physical characteristics, and fire-extinguishing capabilities shall be used. Agents listed specifically for use with that fire extinguisher shall be considered to meet these requirements. The amount of recharge agent shall be verified by weighing. The recharged gross weight shall be the same as the gross weight that is marked on the nameplate. For those fire extinguishers that do not have the gross weight marked on the nameplate or valve, a permanent label that indicates the gross weight shall be affixed to the cylinder. The added label containing the gross weight shall be a durable material of a pressure-sensitive, self-destructive type.

The contractor shall keep records of all fire extinguishers recharged. Records for recharging shall be kept on a label attached to the fire extinguisher that indicates the month and year the recharging was performed, identifies the person performing the service, and identifies the name of the agency performing the work. Each extinguisher that has been recharged shall have a verification-of-service collar located around the neck of the container in accordance with NFPA 10. Where applicable, SDS shall be provided for each material used in recharge and upon request.

C.4.4 Fire Alarm Programming

The contractor shall provide fire alarm programming services for any and/or all modifications to the fire alarm systems. The contractor shall be familiar with, and able to operate, systems by Notifier, Honeywell, Simplex, Autocall, Kidde and Siemens.

C.4.5 As-Built Drawing Development

The contractor shall perform all necessary inspections and surveys to create accurate as-built drawings of the sprinkler systems, standpipe systems, wet and dry chemical systems, and fire alarm systems. All dimensions and information will be recorded on the CAD drawings, including, but not limited to, pipe size, pipe material, fittings, hangers, elevation, valve locations and types, connection methods, drain points, heat collectors, sprinkler types, fire pumps, and fire department connections.

C.5 DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

C.5.1 Reports

Inspection reports and applicable forms used to document the testing/inspection shall be approved by the COR prior to start of work. Reports/forms not approved by the COR will be considered unacceptable. Reports/forms shall be furnished daily to the COR at the conclusion of that days testing/inspection activity documenting the tests/inspections that were performed and any deficiencies found. The COR reserves the right to reject any report/form submitted and request resubmission. The contractor shall also document test/inspection completion progress by updating a test matrix developed by the Architect of the Capitol. The COR reserves the right to require the use of additional forms developed by the Architect of the Capitol to be used to document testing/inspection activity. All reports shall be provided in electronic portable document format (.pdf) as well as native files compatible with Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Microsoft Access.

The findings for each device shall be recorded and documented in a report that will be turned over to the COR and be held as an official document for future reference. Individual reports shall be submitted not more than two (2) weeks following each ITM effort. Weekly reports of noted deficiencies shall be provided to the COR. In addition, a final report binder, including an electronic PDF of all ITM work, shall be provided with all ITM tasks clearly depicted at the completion of the contract. Four (4) copies of the complete bound report shall be provided (including CDs).

C.5.2 Schedule

The contractor shall provide a schedule for the fiscal year that shall include all required tests/inspections as outlined in Section C.4 of this SOW. The schedule shall be submitted to the COR within 30 days of notice to proceed for approval.

C.5.3 Facility Management System

The contractor shall utilize the AOC’s facility management system to track all testing and inspection tasks. This includes completing work as required by system generated work orders and closing such work orders upon completion of work. The contractor may also be required to use AOC issued hand-held devices to scan bar codes on fire protection devices, as work on such devices is completed.

C.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP) / QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP)

The contractor shall develop a comprehensive program of inspections and monitoring actions, to include a Quality Control Plan (QCP), which is the driving force behind service quality. The QCP, in conjunction with the QASP, is intended to verify that the contractor’s quality control program is working and provides the measures needed to lead the contractor to project success. Once the quality control program is approved by the Government, careful application of the process and standards presented in the QASP will ensure a robust quality assurance program. The contractor shall report surveillance metrics weekly and/or monthly in accordance with the guidance outlined in the SOW. In addition, an updated QCP shall be submitted at the beginning of each optional period of performance.

C.7 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / PROPERTY (GFE/GFP)

The government shall not provide government furnished equipment for the purposes of fulfilling this requirement. All training materials, policies, procedures and records generated as a result of this requirement become the property of the AOC.

C.8 CONTRACT TYPE

Blanket Purchase Agreement, with call orders issued on an as-needed basis. Call orders can be firm fixed price, time and materials, labor hour, or hybrid of these three types.

C.9 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

One year base period and four 1-year options, also this contract includes FAR 52.217-8, which allows the government to extend the contract for up to six months at the same rates.

C.10 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE / HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Work under this requirement shall be performed at a government facility unless otherwise stated or approved. All equipment and office supplies will be provided at the government facility. Daily work hours shall be approved by the COR; however, core working hours for the contractor shall be 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM Sunday through Thursday, with a thirty minute lunch break. All fire pump tests will be conducted on a Saturday, between 6:00AM and 2:00PM. Any contractor under this contract shall be required to perform work during these hours unless otherwise authorized. Overtime or compensation time shall not be performed unless specifically authorized in writing by the contracting officer.

C.11 TELEWORK

Telework is not applicable to this SOW.

C.12 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

All prices for services shall be fully burdened and so other direct costs shall not be reimbursed by the government. If the contractor encounters any issues with services for which costs were not accounted for upon contract award, the contractor shall not proceed with work until meeting with the COR and Contracting Officer to discuss the issue with possible other direct costs being needed.

C.13 TRAVEL

Costs for transportation, lodging, meals and incidental expenses incurred by the contractor on official company business are allowable and are subject to FAR 31.205-46, Travel Costs. These costs will be considered to be reasonable and allowable only to the extent that they do not exceed on a daily basis the maximum per diem rates in effect at the time of travel as set forth in the Federal Travel Regulations (FTR). The contractor will not be reimbursed for travel and per diem within a 50 mile radius of the worksite where a contractor has an office. A worksite is the same as a contractor’s place of performance location. All travel outside of the Washington Metropolitan area must be approved by the COR in advance. No travel will be reimbursed without prior approval from the COR. If the contractor is required to travel outside of the Washington Metropolitan area, the contractor shall provide the COR with a completed Request for Travel Authorization Form at least 10 days prior to the requested travel date. The contractor shall not incur costs in excess of the funded value of the travel CLIN, without prior written approval from the Contracting Officer.

C.14 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

Service personnel must be qualified and experienced in the inspection, testing, and maintenance of fire protection systems. Testing personnel shall be familiar with the operation of special suppression systems and releasing functions and cognizant of the hazards associated with inadvertent system discharge. Suppression systems shall be secured from inadvertent actuation, including disconnection of releasing solenoid/electric actuators, closing of valves, and other actions or combinations thereof, as appropriate for the specific system for the duration of the testing. Service personnel shall be available to meet periodically with the COR to report on testing status or to discuss issues related to the testing/inspection.

It has been observed that fire alarm testing is not efficiently completed with less than three contractor’s personnel. A typical contractor’s team consists of one person at the fire alarm control panel, one team member performing testing and managing test equipment, and one team member managing test field documentation and drawings.

C.15 KEY PERSONNEL

There are no prescribed key personnel for this SOW.

C.16 SUBSTITUTION OF KEY PERSONNEL

Not applicable.

C.17 PERSONAL SERVICES

This is not a personal services contract.

C.18 INVOICING

The contractor shall follow the invoicing instructions outlined in clause AOC52.232-1 when submitting invoices. The AOC will approve or reject an invoice within 30 days.

The contractor shall invoice only for services completed and shall confirm with the COR that they can submit an invoice before submitting an invoice in IPP.gov.

C.19 SECURITY

All contractor employees shall submit an E-Verify form and a United States Capitol Police background check form (CP-491) prior to the performance of work. Contractor employees shall also complete a contractor badging request form. All contractors working on site shall be required to wear an identification badge at all times. On site work may be interrupted because of Congressional events or U. S. Capitol Police requirements. All work to be performed is subject to government interruptions.

The AOC does not follow certain exceptions as described in the E-Verify federal contractor rule.

Contractors are required to use E-Verify to verify that all employees working on AOC contracts are authorized to work in the United States.

The contractor shall obtain security badges prior to the start of work through the COR by filling out the AOC security clearance request for each person who will be working in AOC facilities.

Finger printing and badging will be completed after successful background investigation.

An AOC escort will be provided as necessary to facilitate access to locked rooms or spaces, location determinations, system interfaces, etc.

The Superintendent’s Office will provide the necessary notifications to building occupants advising them of the testing/inspections.

C.20 SAFETY

The contractor shall comply with all AOC safety policies and shall require all employees to wear appropriate clothing apparel for the assigned tasks.

C.21 ENERGY EFFICIENCY / COMPLIANCE

There are no specific energy efficiency requirements under this requirement. The contractor shall minimize energy use while on a government site.

C.22 SUSTAINABILITY

There are no specific sustainability considerations or concerns under this requirement.

C.23 POINTS OF CONTACT

To be filled in upon contract award.