N40085-13-R-4403__-_Package_DB_RFP_FINAL_Vehicle_Washrack_SIGNED.pdf

eProjects WO#: 1320918

BUILDING TSP-09

DEMOLISH AND REPLACE VEHICLE WASHRACK

At the

Naval Air Station Oceana, Dam Neck Annex Virginia Beach, Virginia

PREPARED BY:

NAVFAC MID-ATLANTIC, PWD OCEANA FEAD, PM&E PRA211/214

NAS Oceana, 953 Hornet Drive, Building 820, Suite 210

Virginia Beach, Virginia 23460-2197

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) PREPARED BY:

DM (Design Manager): Nancy J. Childress, R.A.

Architectural: Nancy J. Childress, R.A.

Civil: Keith B. Yeates

Structural: Joseph R. Grill, P.E.

Mechanical: Kraig D. Sarver, P.E.

Electrical: Rachael S. Celestine, P.E.

Fire Protection: Richard A. Daley, P.E.

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) APPROVED BY:

Design Engineering Branch Manager: Hilario S.D. Cortado, R.A.

Signature/Date:

Submitted By: Hilario S.D. Cortado, R.A. Date: July 9, 2013

BUILDING TSP-09 – DEMOLISH AND REPLACE VEHICLE WASHRACK eProjects WO#: 1320918

NAS OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX, VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS “STANDARD PARAGRAPHS”

ATTACHMENT A (GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS)

ATTACHMENT B (PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS)

PART 3 – STATEMENT OF WORK / PROJECT PROGRAM

PART 4 – PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

(MINIMUM MATERIALS, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS)

PART 5 – PRESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATIONS

(Section 01 45 02 – NAVFAC QUALITY CONTROL)

PART 6 – ATTACHMENTS

NAVFAC MIDLANT UTILITIES CONNECTION PERMIT APPLICATION FORM

EQUIPMENT INVENTORY FORM

Engineer ing Depar tment eProjects WO#: 1320918

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

“STANDARD PARAGRAPHS”

BUILDING TSP-09 – DEMOLISH AND REPLACE VEHICLE WASHRACK

NAS OCEANA, DAM NECK ANNEX

VIRGINIA BEACH, VIRGINIA

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PART 2

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 1 of 17

1. DEFINITIONS: As used throughout the contract, the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

Design-Build Projects: Projects that require design by a Designer of Record “DOR” (i.e. engineer, architect) of the project.

Contracting Officer (CO): The individual designated to administer the contract. Throughout this contract this individual will be responsible and possess the authority to act on behalf of the Government with respect to the specific contract.

Contracting Officer Representative (COR): The individual designated by the Contracting Officer as the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. The COR is responsible for monitoring performance and technical management of the effort required and should be contacted regarding questions or problems of a technical nature.

Contractor: The term Contractor refers to both the prime Contractor and subcontractors, including the Designer of Record.

Designer of Record (DOR): See Attachment B for definition and requirements.

Quality Control (QC): Contractor’s system to control the quality of design, material, equipment and construction.

Quality Assurance (QA) Program: Government’s program to evaluate the effectiveness of the Contractor’s quality control. The Government’s QA Program is not a substitute for the Contractor’s QC Program.

Federal Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, President’s Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day; Labor Day, Columbus Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day, and Christmas Day.

Contract: Contract or task order.

2. SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH: Perform work in accordance with Attachment A – Governmental Safety Requirements, which follows this section.

3. PROJECT SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS: Perform work in accordance with Attachment B, which follows this section. Attachment B contains project specific requirements that modify the corresponding standard paragraphs in this PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS section.

4. POST AWARD KICKOFF MEETING (PAK): Prior to commencement of design, and within fourteen (14) days of award, the Contractor shall meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer, installation and client to present the concept design for discussion and acceptance. The project team will develop a mutual understanding relative to the Contractor’s approved proposal, safety program, quality control procedures, and design and construction schedule. The project team will confirm which design submittals require government acceptance prior to construction. If the contract includes work on any fire protection system, including fire alarm and mass notification systems, the Contractor and the appropriate Designer of Record shall meet with the NAVFAC Fire Protection Engineer (FPE) to establish clear expectations of fire protection requirements of the project.

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The Contractor’s key personnel shall attend at the expense of the Contractor. Key personnel are defined as the Project Manager, Superintendent, CQC representative(s), DOR, major subcontractors and specialized supplementary personnel.

The PAK shall include partnering, held during normal work hours and the non-labor –related costs shared by both parties. Partnering is a structured process, as well as philosophy of doing business with Contractors and clients that recognizes common goals through communication and teamwork. It helps create an environment where trust and teamwork prevent disputes, foster good working relationships to everyone’s benefit, and facilitate the completion of a successful contract. If included in Attachment B, a Performance Assessment Plan that will be used to provide monthly performance feedback to the Contractor will be presented and discussed during the partnering session.

5. DESIGN: Design is the work necessary to ensure functionality, quality, and safety for critical facets of the project. Special coordination requirements, such as for phone, LAN and cable, are included elsewhere in the RFP. See Attachment B for additional paragraph requirements.

a) All work shall comply with the following design standards and codes as a minimum. Refer throughout the RFP for additional project specific standards and codes. The advisory provisions of all codes and standards shall be mandatory, as though the word “shall” had been substituted for “should” wherever it appears. Reference to the “authority having jurisdiction” shall be interpreted to mean “Contracting Officer”. Comply with the required and advisory portions of the current edition of the standard at the time of contract award.

i) UFC 1-200-01 General Building Requirements, with change 2 (dated 08-16-2010)

ii) UFC 1-300-02 Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Format Standard, with changes 1-4 (dated 09-01-2004)

iii) UFC 1-300-09N Design Procedures, with change 8 (dated 05-25-2005)

iv) UFC 3-600-01, Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities, with change 3 (dated 09-26-2006)

v) UFC 4-010-01, DoD Minimum Antiterrorism Standards for Buildings, (dated 02-09-2012)

vi) UFC 4-010-02 DoD Minimum Standoff Distances for Buildings (FOUO), (dated 02-09-2012)

vii) UFC 4-021-01 Design and O&M: Mass Notification Systems, with change 1 (dated 04-09-2008)

b) Design drawings, calculations, and manufacturer’s data and written specifications shall be submitted to demonstrate compliance with contract requirements and an adequate plan to complete the work. All final Contractor-originated design drawings and specifications shall be signed, dated, and bear the seal of a registered architect or a registered engineer. This seal shall be the seal of the DOR for that drawing or specification. For example, the seal on the structural design drawing shall be that of the Structural Engineer who actually prepared the design or directly supervised the preparation of the structural design. The engineer or architect signing the drawing must be registered in the country or state where the project is to be constructed. In accordance with FAR 5252.236-9307, DRAWINGS PREPARED BY AN ARCHITECT-ENGINEER, overseas projects allows registered architects and engineers in the country of record where the project is being built and shall maintain that license in good standing during the duration of the project.

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c) DD Form 1354: For all new construction, demolition, and any construction on an existing facility that adds new parts, items, or systems that are not maintenance or repair; e.g.

replacement of windows, replacement of roofs, replacement of an exterior utility, adding an AC system, adding exterior lighting, etc. the DOR shall prepare DD Form 1354 TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY, in accordance with UFC 1-300-08 , available at http://65.204.17.188/report/doc_ufc.html. Submit form for Government approval a minimum of 30 days prior to final acceptance of work.

d) Submittal Requirements

i) Specifications: Develop specifications in CSI Masterformat. The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) guide specifications shall be utilized for the creation of a complete project specification stating compliance with the requirements of the RFP.

Use the same reference standards used in the PART 4 – PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS. The use of a commercial guide specification (e.g.

MASTERSPEC) shall not be allowed unless a requirement of the RFP is not represented in a current UFGS. If information outside the UFGS system is utilized, this information shall be presented in the same format as UFGS guide specifications.

ON DRAWING SPECIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

As a minimum, the following “front end” (Division 0 and Division 1) specifications shall be provided:

00 01 15 List of Drawings 01 11 00 Summary of Work 01 14 00 Work Restrictions 01 20 00.00 20 Price and Payment Procedures 01 30 00 Administrative Requirements 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements 01 45 00.00 20 Quality Control 01 50 00 Temporary Construction Facilities and Controls

01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data

Technical Specifications (Divisions 02 and beyond) shall be provided on materials/items that will be provided on the project. As a minimum, projects including DEMOLITION work shall include UFGS Specification “02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND

DECONSTRUCTION”.

The Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) are available in the SpecsIntact format from the Whole Building Design Guide (WBDG) available at www.wbdg.org.

ii) Final Design Submittal: Convert drawings and specifications to the Adobe Acrobat Portable Document File (PDF) format directly from their authoring software. PDF files shall be bookmarked and visual "thumbnails" created. Combine all drawings into a single PDF file. The NAVFAC signature Block shall appear on the first sheet of the project. Before submission to NAVFAC the professional shall electronically sign and

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 4 of 17 seal all sheets and appropriate location on the NAVFAC Signature Block(s). Combine all specifications into a single PDF file. Electronically seal and sign each drawing sheet and sign the specification coversheet with software that meets the requirements of the professional's state legal and regulatory requirements. If the professional is required to submit "wet-signed" documents to be in compliance with their state regulations, then a separate "wet-signed" drawing and specification set may be submitted. A fully electronic copy, including electronic signatures is still required.

Provide final submittal on Recordable Compact Discs (CD-R) or as directed. Submit all CADD files in AutoDesk Drawing (*.DWG) 2005-compatible format. Drawing files shall be full files, uncompressed, and unzipped. Provide CD-R # 1 Final Design (1 Copy) with drawings PDF file(s) and Specification PDF file electronically signed by the Professional(s). Provide CD-R # 2 Source Files (2 copies) with All Native CADD Files (organized by discipline in separate sub-folders for each discipline), specification source files (-.prn files and -.sec files), calculations, and other support files.

Submittal requirements shall also comply with standards listed in Attachment B and PART 4 -

PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS.

6. FIRE PROTECTION AND LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS: Work shall comply with all applicable criteria identified herein or otherwise specified in the RFP. Any project including work on Fire Suppression, Mass Notification, and/or Fire Alarm Systems shall require the services of a Registered Fire Protection Engineer (FPE).

a) Final Life Safety/Fire Protection Certification Documentation: Unless otherwise specified in Attachment B, the Contractor shall provide certification that all life safety and fire protection features and systems have been installed in accordance with applicable criteria, the contract documents, approved submittals, and manufacturer's requirements. This certification shall summarize all life safety and fire protection features.

b) Comply with UFC 3-600-01 and UFC 3-600-10N for Design Guidance.

c) Fire Protection DOR design drawings and Fire Protection construction shop drawing submittals shall be Approved by the Government’s Fire Protection Engineer prior to proceeding with the work.

7. QUALITY CONTROL: See PART 5 – PRESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATION, Section 01 45 02 “NAVFAC Quality Control” for requirements.

8. SUBMITTAL PROCESS: Provide to the Government submittals as listed. See Paragraph 5, DESIGN, and Attachment B for specific design and construction submittal format and approval and surveillance requirements.

a) QC Plan, prior to Design/Construction (May be phased)

b) Design and Construction Submittals – Design and construction submittals shall be approved by BOTH the Designer of Record and QC Manager, and shall be forwarded to the government prior to work on items related to that particular submittal.

A copy of all administrative submittals approved in accordance with the QC plan by the QC Manager, shall be forwarded to the government for approval prior to work on items related to

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 5 of 17 the particular submittal. Exact type, quantity and format shall be further discussed at the PAK and/or Pre-Con meetings.

The Government will perform a QA (Quality Insurance) review of the submittal package(s) to determine compliance with the intent of the RFP package. These reviews do not replace the General Contractor’s and their sub-contractors’ QC (Quality Control) process. The Government QA review(s) do not relieve the Contractor and his Designer of Record (DOR) from compliance with the RFP, UFC, UFGS, state, and local codes unless specifically identified and addressed in the submittal package.

ProjNet shall be utilized for collecting/tracking/responding to Government and Client QA review comments. The Contractor shall set up an Office Account with ProjNet to provide a written response to Government/Client review comments.

Method of design review tracking will be addressed and reconfirmed by the Construction Manager at the pre-design kick-off meeting. Within one (1) week of the receipt of Government comments, the Contractor shall respond to the Contracting Officer in writing, documenting any response that requires further clarification, can not comply, or the contractor feels exceeds the requirement of the RFP. Government QA comments shall not be considered “a notice to proceed” for any item exceeding the intent of the RFP document.

c) Government Surveillance is required for submittals as stated in PART 4 – PERFORMANCE TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS, as well as the Construction Submittals as indicated in Attachment B. Stamp the submittals “FOR SURVEILLANCE ONLY”. Submit surveillance submittals to the Government prior to starting work for that item. Submittals required for surveillance will be returned only if corrective actions are required.

d) Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) as applicable.

e) Schedule: Initial schedule may be detailed design and preliminary construction schedule, due prior to PAK.

f) Waste Management Plan, prior to construction.

g) Safety Submittals: Per EM-385-1-1 and Attachment A, prior to construction.

h) Schedule of Prices, initial due 21 days after award, detailed prior to construction.

i) Budget Management Summary: Per Attachment B.

j) As-Built Drawings, due at Beneficial Occupancy

k) Operation and Maintenance Information – Provide operation and maintenance data on all equipment and material installed under this contract due prior to testing as applicable, but no later than Beneficial Occupancy. Quantity and format shall be discussed at the PAK meeting.

l) Licenses and Permits: Per Attachment B and elsewhere in the RFP.

m) Submittal Descriptions (SD):

Submittal requirements are specified in the technical specifications of Attachment A (Governmental Safety Requirements), and PART 5 – PRESCRIPTIVE SPECIFICATIONS of this RFP.

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Submittals are identified by SD numbers and titles as follows:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Submittals which are required prior to a notice to proceed on a new contract. Submittals required prior to the start of the next major phase of the construction on a multi-phase contract. Schedules or tabular list of data or tabular list including location, features, or other pertinent information regarding products, materials, equipment, or components to be used in the work, submitted prior to contract notice to proceed or next major phase of construction.

Certificates of insurance.

Surety bonds.

List of proposed subcontractors.

List of proposed products.

Construction Progress Schedule.

Submittal register.

Schedule of prices.

Health and safety plan.

Quality control plan.

Environmental protection plan.

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Drawings, diagrams and schedules specifically prepared to illustrate some portion of the work.

Diagrams and instructions from a manufacturer or fabricator for use in producing the product and as aids to the Contractor for integrating the product or system into the project.

Drawings prepared by or for the Contractor to show how multiple systems and interdisciplinary work will be coordinated.

SD-03 Product Data

Catalog cuts, illustrations, schedules, diagrams, performance charts, instructions and brochures illustrating size, physical appearance and other characteristics of materials, systems or equipment for some portion of the work.

Samples of warranty language when the contract requires extended product warranties.

SD-04 Samples

Fabricated or unfabricated physical examples of materials, equipment or workmanship that illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of a material or product and establish standards by which the work can be judged.

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Color samples from the manufacturer's standard line (or custom color samples if specified) to be used in selecting or approving colors for the project.

Field samples and mock-ups constructed on the project site establish standards by which the ensuring work can be judged. Includes assemblies or portions of assemblies which are to be incorporated into the project and those which will be removed at conclusion of the work.

SD-05 Design Data

Design calculations, mix designs, analyses or other data pertaining to a part of work.

SD-06 Test Reports

Report signed by authorized official of testing laboratory that a material, product or system identical to the material, product or system to be provided has been tested in accord with specified requirements. (Testing must have been within three years of date of contract award for the project.)

Report which includes findings of a test required to be performed by the Contractor on an actual portion of the work or prototype prepared for the project before shipment to job site.

Report which includes finding of a test made at the job site or on sample taken from the job site, on portion of work during or after installation.

Investigation reports.

Daily logs and checklists.

Final acceptance test and operational test procedure.

SD-07 Certificates

Statements printed on the manufacturer’s letterhead and signed by responsible officials of manufacturer of product, system or material attesting that product, system or material meets specification requirements. Must be dated after award of project contract and clearly name the project.

Document required of Contractor, or of a manufacturer, supplier, installer or subcontractor through Contractor, the purpose of which is to further quality of orderly progression of a portion of the work by documenting procedures, acceptability of methods or personnel qualifications.

Confined space entry permits.

Text of posted operating instructions.

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SD-08 Manufacturer's Instructions

Preprinted material describing installation of a product, system or material, including special notices and Material Safety Data sheets concerning impedances, hazards and safety precautions.

SD-09 Manufacturer's Field Reports

Documentation of the testing and verification actions taken by manufacturer's representative at the job site, in the vicinity of the job site, or on a sample taken from the job site, on a portion of the work, during or after installation, to confirm compliance with manufacturer's standards or instructions. The documentation must be signed by an authorized official of a testing laboratory or agency and must state the test results, and indicate whether the material, product, or system has passed or failed the test.

Factory test reports.

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Data that is furnished by the manufacturer, or the system provider, to the equipment operating and maintenance personnel. This data is needed by operating and maintenance personnel for the safe and efficient operation, maintenance and repair of the item.

This data is intended to be incorporated in an operations and maintenance manual or control system.

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Documentation to record compliance with technical or administrative requirements or to establish an administrative mechanism.

Special requirements necessary to properly close out a construction contract. For example, Record Drawings, manufacturer’s help and product lines necessary to maintain and install equipment. Also, submittal requirements necessary to properly close out a major phase of construction on a multi-phase contract.

9. SUPERVISION: Have a supervisor fluent in English on the job site during working hours at all times. The Supervisor shall be a United States Citizen unless otherwise specified in Attachment B.

10. SCHEDULE: Provide Design and Construction Schedule adequate for the Contractor to efficiently manage the project and for the Government to efficiently manage QA and scheduling interfaces. Include construction phasing and any work restrictions (such as occupied spaces, special hours, potential work disruptions). Schedule shall contain DFOWs and dates for completion of each task including material procurement, and construction activities. Update the schedule at least monthly;

use 3-week look-ahead for each QC meeting.

11. BUDGET MANAGEMENT: The Contractor shall be responsible for budget management throughout the entire project. It is the intent of the Government to partner with the Contractor to

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 9 of 17 maximize project value while strictly controlling contract modifications and maintaining overall fiscal control.

When required in Attachment B, develop a budget management system based on value centers for each phase of the design. The value centers will represent major portions of the work such as HVAC, site work, exterior skin, etc. The purpose of budget management is to balance scope and value during critical project design decisions. Update the budget management status at regular intervals during design, at a minimum with design submittals, for review by and discussion with the COR. The final budget management summary will correspond with the final Schedule of Prices.

12. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: Prior to construction and/or demolition start, meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop mutual understanding relative to administration of the safety programs, construction QC procedures, construction schedule, labor provisions and other construction phase contract procedures. The Preconstruction Conference shall reinforce partnering philosophy initially established during the PAK. If applicable, a Performance Assessment Plan that will be used to provide monthly performance feedback to the Contractor will be presented and discussed.

13. CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT: WebCM is not applicable. Submit all required reports/tests/logs/submittals etc., to the Contracting Officer. Exact format shall be discussed at the PAK meeting.

14. CONTRACTOR’S PRODUCTION REPORTS: Submit Contractor Production Reports. The reports shall be completed daily, or as applicable and mutually agreed upon. Information to be reported includes the following:

a) Worker hours by classification, move-on and move-off of construction equipment furnished by the prime, subcontractor or the Government, and materials and equipment delivered to the site.

b) Safety meetings, checks and inspections

c) Disposition of Construction Waste Material: Per Waste Management Plan.

d) Design and Construction Services: Including, but not necessarily limited to:

i) Check all Contract Documents for correctness and correlation. If the Contractor notes any discrepancy or ambiguity, immediately notify the COR.

ii) Examine the work site as to the conditions affecting the work. Field verification of the site and scope of work, including but not limited to the measurement and location of all significant items required to perform the work. Failure by the Contractor to familiarize oneself with available information regarding these conditions shall not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility of successfully completing the work.

15. SCHEDULE OF PRICES: Submit on forms furnished by the Government. The initial schedule of prices may be preliminary for construction activities until the design is developed. Include a detailed breakdown of the contract price, with quantities for each kind of work. Include General Conditions, profit, and overhead in the unit prices. Provide the schedule of prices broken out by construction categories by each definable feature of work (DFOW). No payments may be made for lump sum items in the schedule of prices until the item is 100% complete. The Contractor may invoice for bonds once the government has approved the bonds, however, no other requests for payment will be processed without an approved Schedule of Prices.

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16. INVOICES:

a) Contractor requests for payment shall conform and will be processed in accordance with the requirements of FAR 52.232-5 and FAR 52.232-27.

b) Submit Contractor invoices, certified by the QCM, on the form furnished by the Government for this purpose, showing in summary form, the basis for arriving at the amount of the invoice.

Submit one original and number of copies as required.

c) The final invoice shall include a completed “Contractor’s Final Release Statement.”

d) Forward invoices with specific markings on front lower left hand corner of the envelope:

“INVOICE – ENCLOSED.”

e) The Government will return for correction invoices not completed in accordance with contract requirements, including final invoices without final release statement.

f) Payment will be made on Contractor’s submission of itemized requests and will be subject to reduction for overpayments or increased for underpayments made on previous payments to the Contractor. The Government may withhold payment or reduce payments for the following:

i) Defects in material or workmanship.

ii) Claims the Government may have against the Contractor under or in connection with this contract.

iii) Contractor’s failure to submit an updated schedule.

iv) Payroll violations.

v) Unless otherwise adjusted, repayment to the Government upon demand for overpayments made to the Contractor.

g) Payments shall not be made for materials off-site.

17. PROTECTION OF GOVERNMENT PROPERTY: Take special care to protect Government property. Return areas damaged as a result of construction under this contract to their original condition.

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements", perform the following:

a) Remove or alter existing work or facilities in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portion of the existing work or facilities that remain.

b) Repair or replace portions of existing work that have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

c) Preserve the natural resources within the project boundaries and outside the limits of permanent work. Restore to an equivalent or improved condition upon completion of work.

Confine construction activities to within the limits of the work indicated or specified. Conform to the national permitting requirements of the Clean Water Act.

18. EXISTING UNDERGROUND UTILITIES: Verify on-site utilities and have them marked out by a utility locator service prior to the start of construction. Where existing piping, utilities, oil and gas lines, and underground obstructions of any type that are to remain are indicated in locations to be traversed by new piping, ducts, and other work provided herein, and such are not indicated or specified

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 11 of 17 to be removed, the elevations of the existing utilities and obstructions shall be determined before the new work is laid closer than the nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade could be made. Obtain required dig permits and notify Contracting Officer prior to any excavation.

Additional requirements per Attachment A.

19. LICENSES/PERMITS: Obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required to perform work under this contract at no additional expense to the Government. Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws, and base regulations and procedures. Evidence of such permits and licenses shall be provided to the Contracting Officer before work commences and at other times as requested by the Contracting Officer (see FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities).

Contractor is exclusively responsible for its full compliance with patent laws and shall affirm that the company is licensed to use equipment and processes which the company shall employ in this project.

20. CONTRACTOR WORK SITE: Limit use of the premises for work and for storage of material and equipment associated with the contract. Unless otherwise specified or separately agreed to, government owned material handling equipment, transportation equipment or general tools shall not be available for Contractor’s use. Clean work area daily and after completion of the work, removing all loose debris and disposing of all non-permanent materials IAW the contractor’s Waste Management Plan. See Attachment B for additional paragraph requirements.

a) Temporary Facilities and Utilities: The Contractor may provide his own office facilities;

coordinate and obtain advance approval from the Contracting Officer.

b) Contractor-Furnished Equipment: Equipment shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the Contracting Officer, prior to and during the life of the contract. All equipment and vehicles shall display readily visible Contractor identification markings. Relocate stored Contractor equipment which may interfere with operations of the Government or with others on-site.

c) Contractor-furnished Material: Protect and secure products stored at this site.

i) All replacement units, parts, components, and materials to be used in the maintenance, repair and alteration of facilities and equipment shall be new and compatible with the existing equipment on which it is to be used, and shall comply with applicable Government, commercial, or industrial standards such as National Board of Underwriters or Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., National Board of Fire Underwriters, National Electrical Manufacturers Association, etc.

ii) In addition, submit a current certificate recognized by the State or local authority that states the Contractor has completed at least 10 hours of training in backflow preventer installations

21. TEMPORARY UTILITIES:

a) The Government will provide reasonable amounts of water and electricity at the prevailing rates.

b) All labor, material, and equipment necessary to affect temporary utility tie-ins, including transformers and back flow preventers shall be at the expense of the Contractor and under the surveillance of the Contracting Officer.

c) The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages to Government, private or public facilities and/or property that may result from the installation and removal of these temporary utility tie-ins. Corrections and repairs shall be made at the Contractor’s expense.

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d) The actual location and installation of the temporary tie-in, together with any interruptions of utilities systems, shall be identified and approved by the Contracting Officer prior to execution.

Notify Base Utilities prior to any tie-ins.

e) Permanent utility systems, when indicated, will be available for tie-in.

f) Telephone and Data Service: Make arrangements with local telephone company, NMCI and other pertinent base communication departments.

g) Sanitary Facilities: Provide and maintain suitable sanitary facilities within the construction limits of the contract. Dispose of sanitary waste in accordance with the applicable laws, and local regulations.

h) Maintain utility services to existing facilities surrounding the site at all times during construction

22. HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES: For repair, remodeling, minor construction, and demolition of existing buildings/structures/facilities, the Contractor may be required to work in areas with flooring, walls, ceilings, insulation, roofing materials and paints, etc., that may have asbestos or lead paints, or PCB and/or other hazardous materials requiring abatement and/or management according to applicable national and local Environmental Protection laws and regulations. For work in soil excavation, removal of underground tanks, and other exterior construction, such as work involving electrical transformers, etc., the contractor may be required to work with contaminated soil and subsoil conditions involving abatement or management of hydrocarbon materials, lead contaminated materials, or PCB contaminated materials. Attachment B will state if the work involves hazardous materials. However, if during the performance of the work, the Contractor encounters hazardous substances, or finds evidence of the existence of hazardous substances not known before award, the Contractor shall immediately stop work in the area suspected of having hazardous substances, and inform the Contracting Officer for direction. In no instance shall the Contractor perform the work involving the hazardous materials without notifying and receiving approval of the Contracting Officer, or without taking appropriate measures to protect workers as well as the occupants of the facilities, public health in general, and the environment according to applicable laws and regulations.

23. WASTE MANAGEMENT: Develop a Waste Management Plan that identifies all recyclable material and disposal methods for all material. Contractor shall reduce, recycle and/or salvage as much waste material as possible with a goal of diverting at least 50% of construction waste from landfill.

Address waste reduction, recycling and salvage as part of the waste management plan. All waste and material requiring waste disposal removed from government property becomes the sole property of the Contractor. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to remove and dispose of such material. All material shall be considered recyclable or reusable, unless clearly demonstrated the material requiring disposal is waste material.

24. AS-BUILT DRAWINGS & RECORD OF MATERIALS: Furnish as-built drawings, final specifications and record of materials. As-built drawings and specifications consist of updated design drawings, specifications and/or shop drawings. A typical list of materials includes, but would not be limited to, roofing, insulation, and wall coverings. Where several manufacturers’ brands, types, or classes of the item listed have been used in the project, designate specific areas where each item was used. Designations shall be keyed to the areas and spaces depicted on the drawings. Make all drawing changes in AutoCAD compatible format to the original design drawings. Transfer all signatures, initials, and dates in the title block area on the drawings as text onto the as-built. Electronic signatures are not required. Provide extra sheets as required to accommodate amendments, sketches and field changes. Save all drawing files with the exception of X-ref’s with new names reflecting Record Drawing

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Status (RD). Provide the Contracting Officer three (3) CDs containing drawings in both Adobe PDF and native AutoCAD drawing files and SpecsIntact files, and all manufacturer’s catalog cut sheets.

25. WARRANTY: Warrant all materials and work for not less than one year, except as otherwise indicated in the contract, after final acceptance of the work. If required to provide remedial repair of previously installed work due to latent defect or unacceptable work performance, warrant the repaired work for one year after the completion and acceptance of the repair. For warranted items, furnish the manufacturers’ original written warranty accompanied by a copy of the supplier’s receipt showing place of purchase, telephone number of supplier, address, delivery order number if applicable, ticket number, etc.

26. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS: The evaluation will take into account all aspects of the contractor’s performance, including evaluations from Performance Assessment Plans when included in Attachment B. Performance evaluations may be completed any time during the contract. The Government will provide a copy of the performance evaluation and an opportunity to discuss the evaluation. The performance evaluations will have an impact on the award of future contracts.

27. WORK HOURS, ACCESS, PASSES AND BADGES: All Contractor employees, including subcontractors, and subcontractors’ employees, suppliers, and suppliers’ employees shall be required to comply with the Installation Security Requirements regarding personnel, vehicle, equipment, security passes/badges and access to the jobsite. Nothing in the contract shall be construed in any way to limit the authority of the Commanding Officer to prescribe new, or to enforce existing security regulations governing the admission or exclusion of persons and the conduct of persons while aboard the station, including but not limited to, the rights of search of all persons or vehicles aboard the station. All Contractor employees/subcontractors shall have current and valid government issued Contractor Base Access Passes and Badges, in order to perform work under this contract.

Coordinate with the Contracting Officer for other specific security and access requirements.

Any/all Contractor requests to remain on site outside of normal working hours must be given to the Contracting Officer in a form of a written request, occurring no less than 14 calendar days prior to such work, to allow for appropriate approval and inspections process. The written request must include as a minimum, the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the written request submitted, the Contracting Officer, at his discretion, may approve or disapprove the work outside normal working hours.

a) Access to Buildings/ Occupied Buildings: The Contractor may work in or around existing occupied buildings. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility, through the Contracting Officer, to obtain access to building and facilities and arrange for them to be opened and closed. Do not enter the building(s) without prior approval of the Contracting Officer. The existing buildings and their contents shall be kept secure at all times. Provide temporary closures as required to maintain security. Contract personnel will not be permitted in security-regulated buildings or areas unless cleared by the Security Officer.

b) Passes and Badges: Contractor employees and representatives performing work under this contract are required to be United States Citizens or Documented Legal Residents, status of which, MUST be verified/confirmed by the Prime Contractor. All Contractor employees shall obtain the required employee and vehicle passes/badges. Each employee shall wear the government issued badge, AT ALL TIMES, over the front of the outer clothing for awareness and visibility. Failure to obtain government issued security and base access passes/badges

PART 2 – GENERAL REQUIREMENTS Page 14 of 17 shall result in the revocation of the Prime Contractor’s Base Access Contractor Passes/Badges, at the sole discretion of the Contracting Officer and/or the Installation Security Officer. The Prime Contractor is totally responsible to instruct/verify/confirm that all employees and subcontractors obtain valid/approved government issued passes and badges. Any work stoppage or work delays caused by the Contractor/Subcontractor’s failure to comply with obtaining appropriate passes/badges or other Security compliance shall not be a cause for contract performance time extension. The Contractor shall be responsible for immediately turning in all terminated employee’s badges to the Pass and ID issuing office.

i) Personnel will be issued appropriate identification badges when the Prime Contractor submits in writing, a signature authorization letter on company letterhead, a mandatory list indicating that all individuals who are performing work under this contract are bona fide employees, and are of legal status. Employees shall complete questionnaires and other forms as may be required for security. Allow fourteen (14) days for background checks and processing. The mandatory list that the Prime Contractor shall submit, must contain the following minimum information:

Name of employee

Social Security Number

Date of Birth

Place of Birth

Citizenship, Statement of (US) or proof of documented legal residency

Employment Eligibility Verification Form (DHS FORM I-9). This form is available at http://uscis.gov/graphics/formsfee/forms/files/I-9.pdf

c) Contractor Vehicles: All vehicles shall display a valid state license plate and safety inspection sticker, if applicable, and shall be maintained in good repair. The company name shall be displayed in a clearly visible manner and size on each Contractor vehicle used in the course of work. Registration, proof of insurance and driver’s licenses are required to obtain a base vehicle pass.

d) Work Hours: Unless otherwise indicated, work will be located on a government compound, military installation, or base. Contractor work hours shall be between 0700 and 1600 Monday through Friday, or as indicated in Attachment B. Advance approval from the Contracting Officer is required for contractor personnel to remain on site outside of normal working hours and for access to the jobsite or work on Saturday, Sunday, and Federal Holidays (see Attachment B for more clarification).

e) Contractor Personnel: Provide to the Contracting Officer the name(s) of the responsible supervisory person(s) authorized to act for the Contractor. Provide, and update as required, a list of the key personnel for the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency.

f) Contractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner. Remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of National Security.

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28. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: All security requirements apply to all subcontractors and suppliers associated with this contract. Special or extraordinary security requirements are identified in Attachment B. In addition to special or extraordinary security requirements, comply with the following:

a) Not publicly disclose any information concerning any aspect of the materials or services relating to this contract, without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer.

b) Not disclose or cause to be disseminated any information concerning the operations of the activity’s security or interrupt the continuity of its operations.

c) Not disclose any information to any person not entitled to receive it. Failure to safeguard any classified information that may come to the Contractor or any person under his control, may subject the Contractor, his agents or employees to criminal liability under 18 U.S.C., Sections 793 and 798.

d) Direct to the Contracting Officer and or Installation Security Officer for resolution all inquiries, comments or complaints arising from any matter observed, experienced, or learned as a result of or in connection with the performance of this contract, the resolution of which may require the dissemination of official information.

e) Coordinate photography pass requirements with the Contracting Office. Some areas restrict or prohibit photographing Government property.

Deviations from or violations of any of the provisions of this paragraph, will, in addition to all other criminal and civil remedies provided by law, subject the Contractor to immediate termination for default and/or withdrawal of the Government’s acceptance and approval of employment of the individuals involved.

29. REQUIRED INSURANCE: Within fifteen (15) days after award of this contract, furnish the Contracting Officer a Certificate of Insurance as evidence of the existence of the following insurance coverage amounts not less than the amount specified below in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5, Insurance Work On A Government Installation:

Comprehensive General Liability: $500,000 per occurrence.

Automobile Liability: $200,000 per person, $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury;

$20,000 per occurrence for property damage.

Worker's Compensation: As required by Federal and State Worker’s compensation and occupational disease and other laws.

Employer’s Liability Coverage: $l00,000, except in states where worker’s compensation may not be written by private carriers.

Others as required by state law.

Above insurance coverages are to extend to Contractor personnel operating Government owned equipment and vehicles.

The Certificate of Insurance shall provide for thirty (30) days written notice to the

Contracting Officer by the insurance company prior to cancellation or material change in policy coverage.

30. PROPRIETARY RIGHTS: All field notes, design drawings, specifications, etc., collected and produced as part of this contract shall be considered property of the Government. These data shall not be used, in whole or part, published or unpublished, as a part of any technical or non-technical presentation without written pre-approval of the Contracting Officer.

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31. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT: If applicable, the Government will furnish the materials and equipment for installation by the Contractor pursuant to contract clause “FAR 52.245-2, Government Property (Fixed Price Contracts)” or “FAR 52.245-4, Government Furnished Property (Small Project)”. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing at least 15 calendar days in advance of the date on which the materials and equipment are required. Pick up materials and equipment no later than 30 calendar days after such date. When materials and equipment are not picked up by the 30th day, the Contractor will be charged for storage at the prevailing rate. The Contracting Officer will specify the location of materials and equipment and/or the delivery location.

32. PRECEDENCE: Ref NFAS 5252.236-9322. Further, any inconsistency in this request for proposal shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

a) Part 2 – General Requirements

b) Part 3 – Statement of Work/Project Program Requirements

c) Part 5 – Prescriptive Specifications

d) Part 4 – Performance Technical Specifications

e) Part 6 – Attachments

33. ORAL MODIFICATION: No oral statement by any person other than the Contracting Officer, as provided in the contract clause entitled, “CHANGES AND CHANGED CONDITIONS,” will in any manner or degree modify or otherwise affect the terms of this contract.

34. NO WAIVER BY THE GOVERNMENT: The failure of the Government in any one or more instances to insist upon strict performance to any of the terms of this contract or to exercise any option herein conferred shall not be construed as a wavier or relinquishment to any extent of the right to assert or rely upon such terms or options on any future occasion.

35. EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS – WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS:

a) Whenever the Contractor submits a claim for equitable adjustment under any clause of this contract which provides for equitable adjustment of the contract, such claim shall include all types of adjustments in the total amounts to which the clause entitles the Contractor, including, but not limited to, adjustment arising out of delays and/or disruptions caused by the aforesaid change.

b) Except as the parties may otherwise expressly agree, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived: (1) any adjustments to which he otherwise might be entitled under the clause where such claim fails to request such adjustments; and (2) any increase in the amount of equitable adjustments additional to those requested in its claim.

c) The Contractor agrees that, if required by the Contracting Officer, it shall execute a release, in form and substance satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, as part of the supplemental agreement…