Amendment 0003 - Attachment 6 - REV - P1066_Statement of Work for ECI Contractor.pdf

N40085-22-R-2811

FY 23 MCON PROJECT P-1066

H-53K GEARBOX FACILITY

MCAS Cherry Point, North Carolina

EARLY CONTRACTOR INVOLVEMENT (ECI)

STATEMENT OF WORK

Part 1 – SERVICES

1.1 GENERAL

This solicitation/contract provides for preconstruction services and an option for construction services using the Early Contractor Involvement (ECI) approach. The Contractor will initially propose a price for preconstruction services and an Initial Target Price and Initial Target Profit for the construction option. The Contractor shall provide preconstruction consulting services to assist the AE working for the Government with the development of the design of the facility described herein. These services include advice on the time and cost consequences of AE design decisions based on market conditions, material availability, constructability, sequencing and other services as described herein, in order to obtain the best quality facility possible within the Ceiling Price and the required delivery schedule. These services also include review and comment on Design

Development package submittals comprising preliminary drawings, specifications, basis of design, Value Engineering Study (VES) report, Concurrent Operations Standard Operating Procedure

(SOP), and construction schedule. For processing design review comments, NAVFAC requires the use of ProjNet to the maximum extent possible. The contractor shall review design submittals and submit comments using the web based features in DrChecks. The contractor shall also backcheck and respond to the AE’s evaluations of the comments until they are closed-out/resolved. For

ProjNet access, the prime design firm and each consulting firm must obtain separate “office passwords”. Additional instruction can be obtained from the ProjNet Support site at 1-800-428-

4357, or contact them at staff@rcesupport.com.

Upon submittal of the Final Design package by the Government’s Architect-Engineer (AE) firm, the Government will request the Contractor to provide a firm fixed price proposal for the associated construction effort for that package. The Government and Contractor will negotiate a firm fixed price for construction with the appropriate profit adjustments in accordance with FAR 52.216-17.

The Government may then award project construction to the contractor.

The design AE under contract to the government is ClarkNexsen, 4525 Main Street, Suite 1400, Virginia Beach, VA 23462. Conceptual design documents are included in this solicitation.

The Contractor shall provide personnel as needed to perform all required services including, but not limited to, those described in this solicitation. The scope of services under this contract includes preconstruction services and an option for construction. The services described or specified shall not be deemed to constitute a comprehensive specification having the effect of excluding services not specifically mentioned. The Contractor must assign and maintain a team mailto:staff@rcesupport.com with the expertise and capability to manage and coordinate the timely and orderly design assistance and construction of the proposed project.

1.1.1 Preconstruction Services

Preconstruction services shall include, but are not limited to:

review and evaluation of the design documents for constructability value engineering;

cost estimates for each design milestone;

development of system budgets;

identification of any problems or errors in the design and design documentation;

consultation during design document production;

assistance in defining design document packages;

development of construction phasing plan;

development of construction schedule;

development of subcontractor and supplier interest.

1.1.2 Construction Services (Option)

The Contractor shall have complete responsibility for construction of the facility if the construction option is exercised. Construction services include but are not limited to:

construction of the facilities and related site development;

coordination of regular construction meetings;

scheduling;

preparation of construction records;

maintaining of construction records including daily logs and monthly reports;

contractor-related activities for total building commissioning and acceptance and turnover to designated facility management staff;

planned modifications for Fixtures, Furniture & Equipment (FF&E), Audio/Visual (A/V);

and all other services as more thoroughly described in the final design package documents and

Section 1.5 of this Statement of Work.

1.1.3 Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall provide the government with sound management advice regarding the approach to the project, how to achieve the best value in the work being accomplished, necessary actions to minimize cost and risk, schedule control, alternative ideas, problem/claim prevention, and budgeting.

1.2 PROJECT SCOPE

1.2.1 Primary Facility and Supporting Site Work

The Certified PWD DD1391 provides the current scope of work (SOW) and budget for the subject project and includes, but is not limited to, completion of the design from PDA 15% design to Final in accordance with FC1-300-09N.

1.2.2 Anticipated Award Period

N/A

1.3 PRICING INFORMATION

1.3.1 The Contract Price shall include all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the preconstruction and construction services required by the Contract Documents, including transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the

Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto. The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in the

General Requirements for RFP N40085-22-R-2811.

1.3.2 CLIN 0001 for Preconstruction Services of P-1066 H-35K Gearbox Facility will be a firm-fixed-price CLIN. No additional sums will be payable on account of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, and services or labor, or because of the contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

Bonding is not required for CLIN 0001.

1.3.3 CLIN 0002 for Construction Services of P-1066 H-35K Gearbox Facility will be priced in accordance with concepts included in FAR 52.216-17 “Incentive Price Revision, Successive

Targets”. The bid price for the construction option will be an Initial Target Price based upon this

Statement of Work and the documents described below. When project design documents are near completion, the contractor will be required to provide a proposal for negotiation of the firm-fixed-price for the construction option pursuant to the parameters of FAR 52-216-17. The construction option, if exercised, will be based upon the agreed upon firm-fixed-price. The firm-fixed-price shall include itemized prices for each major facility to be constructed.

1.3.3.1 Basis for Initial Target Price

The initial target price shall be based on the scope in this request for proposal and the following documents:

DD Form 1391 for FY 23 MCON Project P-1066, H-53K Gearbox Facility

Final 20% Conceptual Design Workshop Report dated, date TBD

Preliminary Geotechnical Report dated 14/05/2021

Final Charrette Report, date 31/03/2022

1.3.3.2 Fixed Price Incentive - Successive Targets Production Point

1.3.3.2.1 Scope: When the Designer of Record has completed Pre-Final construction documents, considering the contractor's and Government’s review comments, the Production Point, as defined in Clause 52.216-17, “Incentive Price Revision Successive Targets" will be reached. Pre-

Final construction documents will be produced for the design package, which will constitute the

Production Point. At this point, the contractor shall submit the data required by paragraph (c) of the clause 52.216-17.

1.3.3.2.2 Within 30 days after the Production Point (triggered by contractor’s receipt of the Pre-

Final Construction Documents), the Contractor shall submit a firm target cost (FTC) and firm target profit (FTP) (calculated based on the contract clause) for construction of the design package. Within 14 days after the contractor’s receipt of the Final Construction Documents, the

Contractor shall submit a revised firm target cost (FTC) and firm target price (FTP) (calculated based on the contract clause) for construction of the design package. If revision, is not necessary, the Contractor shall confirm already previously proposed pricing within 5 days after receipt of the Final Construction Documents. The Contractors shall also provide all necessary supporting documentation to substantiate the firm target costs. If the Government and the Contractor can negotiate a firm-fixed-price for a Final Construction Document package, the Contracting Officer will issue a firm fixed price modification to award construction of the described work at the firm target price and firm target profit.

1.3.3.2.3 Content: In addition to the data required by paragraph (c) of FAR 52.216-17, the contractor shall include with the proposal a written statement of its proposal basis, which shall include:

A list of the construction documents, including all amendments and conditions of the contract, which were used in preparation of the firm target price proposal.

A list of the clarifications and assumptions made by the contractor in preparation of the firm target price proposal to supplement the information in the construction documents.

The proposed firm target price, organized by trade categories, allowances, contingencies and other items that comprise the firm target price. Pricing information to be provided using Bid Form prepared by the AE.

The date of substantial completion upon which the firm target price is based, a proposed construction schedule and sequence, and a schedule of the construction documents issuance upon which the date of the substantial completion is based.

1.3.3.2.4 Competitive Pricing of Subcontracted Work - For all subcontracted work, the

Contractor should obtain competitive pricing from a minimum of three (3) independent sources.

The results of competitive pricing shall be made available to the Government. For items or work where three sources are not available due to circumstances such as uniqueness of the item, limited sources, or regional shortages, the Contractor shall substantiate this situation to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor shall make recommendations for change or substitution of these items to promote the maximum competition available. The Contractor shall solicit drawing and specification reviews from all sub-contractors pricing the work, and shall ensure that the sub-contractor pricing reflects the costs for resolution of any errors or omissions that were noted.

1.3.3.2.5 For any and all work, where competitive pricing is not obtained, the Contractor must provide breakdown of materials, equipment, labor, and all mark-ups (overheads, fringes, profit, etc.).

1.3.4 CLIN 0003 for Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) and CLIN 0004 for

Audio/Visual (A/V) are planned modifications to the contract.

1.3.4.1 The estimated amounts for FF&E and A/V have been supplied by the Government, to provide offerors with the projected magnitude of effort. The estimated amount includes the actual cost of the FF&E and A/V including freight and installation charges. The Government

FF&E and A/V estimates are only estimated amounts.

1.3.4.2 If awarded, line items will be funded separately after completion of FF&E and A/V design package review by the Government, and receipt of appropriate funding by the

Government. Requirements and details are provided in RFP Section 01 30 01.00 22 DESIGN, PROCUREMENT AND INSTALLATION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT.

FURNISHINGS, E10 EQUIPMENT, and D503005 SECURITY SYSTEMS.

1.3.4.3 Bonding is not required for the design, procurement and installation of FF&E and A/V.

1.3.4.4 Offerors may propose a Handling and Administration Rate (HAR) for the FF&E and

A/V not to exceed 5 percent. The Contractor will only be evaluated on the HAR rate applied to the Government Estimate. The actual total cost of the awarded planned modification will be the total of the accepted Final design packages for FF&E and A/V plus their respective HAR rates included in the CLIN schedule. This fee shall account for administrative costs, overhead, bonding fees, administration of subcontracts, profit, and any other costs associated with and related to the coordination and processing of the procurement and installation of FF&E and A/V.

The proposed HAR percentage will be incorporated into the contract award and will not be adjusted regardless of fluctuations from the estimate amount for the FF&E and A/V. The proposed HAR is a fixed rate.

1.3.4.5 The Government is not obligated to award Planned Modification line items. Should the

Government choose to award a Planned Modification, the line item will be awarded as a negotiated modification to the contract. The Contractor's proposed HAR will be applied to all vendor/supplier costs for the FF&E and A/V.

1.3.4.6 If awarded, the FF&E and A/V modifications will be awarded at least six months prior to the contract completion date. The Contractor's schedule must assume the award of the FF&E and

A/V as modifications. No schedule extensions will be granted if the modification is awarded at least six months prior to the contract completion date. If the Government decides to negotiate and award a Modification less than six months prior to the contact completion date, the

Contractor may be entitled to a contract extension and extended field overhead. A contract extension and extended field overhead will only be granted in those cases where the

Contractor demonstrates that accepted Final FF&E and A/V packages were submitted within the approved schedule deadlines and sufficient lead time for the FF&E and A/V are not available due to cause outside the Contractor's control; or the Government's award of the modification is in the period less than the last six months of the contract.

1.3.4.7 Design of the FF&E and A/V is performed under Base Bid and included in CLIN 0002.

Upon Government approval of the preliminary design and best value analysis, a Best Value

Determination (BVD) will be made and will be the rationale for selecting the FF&E and A/V vendor(s) for the project. Accordingly, the price(s) provided by the selected vendor(s), using predominately negotiated price schedules from BPA, GSA or other Federal contracts, will be the basis for the actual cost of the Final FF&E and A/V Package. Submit the Final FF&E and A/V package, including pricing and vendor selection, not later than nine months prior to building completion.

1.3.5 Except as provided above, changes in the contract price or time to complete the project will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

1.3.6 Competitive Pricing of Subcontracted Work - For all CLIN 0002 subcontracted work, the

Contractor should obtain competitive pricing from a minimum of three (3) independent sources.

The results of competitive pricing shall be made available to the Government. For items or work where three sources are not available due to circumstances such as uniqueness of the item, limited sources, or regional shortages, the Contractor shall substantiate this situation to the satisfaction of the Government. The Contractor shall make recommendations for change or substitution of these items to promote the maximum competition available. The Contractor shall solicit drawing and specification reviews from all sub-contractors pricing the work, and shall ensure that the sub-contractor pricing reflects the costs for resolution of any errors or omissions that were noted.

1.4 PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES

1.4.1 General Responsibilities

Preconstruction Services shall include, but are not limited to, review and evaluation of the design documents for constructability, operability, cost, value engineering suggestions, risk management review and workshops, identification of any problems or errors in the design and design documentation, consultation during construction document production, assistance in defining bid packages and construction phasing and/or sequencing, integration of IT, preliminary project schedule development, effective communication with the AE and Government, cost estimates along with substantiating documentation and development of subcontractor and supplier interest.

Preconstruction Services Design Development/Construction Input and Discussion vs.

Changes (See 52.243-4 Changes). In the performance of the preconstruction services, the

Contractor’s role is not to drive the design. The Contractor will provide services and input as described elsewhere within these contract documents. During design development some trade-offs and swapping of design attributes and features may be appropriate to maintain the highest quality in design excellence, building attributes, and finish quality all within the project budget parameters – these are not changes. Changes in accordance with the Changes clause shall only be deemed to have occurred if an interpretation as to the course of design development exceeds a reasonable person extrapolation made based on the contract and all attached hereto.

1.4.2 Key Personnel

The following key personnel shall be identified for the preconstruction phase of the contract. If the construction option is exercised, personnel identified for preconstruction services shall continue in the Construction phase. The key personnel identified below are the minimum required during the preconstruction services; however, at the discretion of the Contractor additional personnel may be identified.

1.4.2.1 Project Manager/Design Office Liaison (DOL) - The Project Manager/DOL shall be a degreed or registered engineer, architect, or graduate construction manager with at least 10 years experience as a Project Manager, providing both preconstruction services and construction of projects similar in monetary size and/or scope to this project.

1.4.2.2 Cost Estimator/Engineer - The Cost Estimator/Engineer shall be a degreed or registered engineer/architect or have a degree in construction/engineering management. The Cost

Estimator/Engineer shall have at least 10 years experience working as a construction cost estimator and providing preconstruction services on construction projects similar in monetary size and scope to this project. Proposed personnel with a record of experience in cost estimating that significantly exceeds the 10-year requirement may be deemed acceptable even if the employee did not obtain an undergraduate degree in one of the specified fields.

1.4.2.3 Scheduler – Refer to Section 01 32 17.00 20, 1.9 Designated Scheduler for qualifications.

1.4.3 Contractor Responsibilities

The Contractor shall assist the Government during the preconstruction phase by participating in the review and evaluation of the design and construction documentation and how the proposed construction integrates with other owner requirements. The Contractor is required to work with the AE team and the Government in a cooperative team effort to develop quality construction documents. Many design problems and issues can be resolved directly between the AE team and the Contractor. The Contractor is to notify the Government of all issues it brings to the attention of the AE team and the AE team's response to each. Most importantly, the Contractor shall make the Government aware of any issues that have the potential to jeopardize the project's goals relating to schedule, cost, quality, and scope. The AE team will retain complete responsibility of the design documents. The Contractor is not authorized to perform any design services related to the performance of their duties for the preconstruction phase services. The Contractor’s principal tasks during the preconstruction phase are as follows:

Review and evaluation of design documents for constructability and recommendations to improve and optimize constructability. Contractor review comments to be entered into the ProjNet website, aka, DrChecks.

Identification of any construction related issues in the design and design documentation.

Consultation during construction document production.

Consultation in developing construction document packages, construction phasing, preliminary project construction schedule and design schedule, cost estimates, cost budgets, and subcontractor and supplier interest.

Consultation in construction methods and selection of materials and equipment (such as steel frame construction, modular construction, and pre-cast construction, etc.)

Actions designed to minimize adverse effects of labor and material shortages, and time requirements for procurement and construction completion.

Providing construction cost estimates and guidance on factors related to construction cost including estimates of alternative designs or materials, preliminary construction cost budgets and possible economies of scale.

Providing recommendations for the use of fast tracking, early ordering of materials, and any other procedures that will maximize the available funds for the project and speed project delivery.

Providing all recommendations and guidance, identification of problems and errors, and review comments in DrChecks.

Providing recommendations to better integrate and facilitate overall delivery of the complete and usable facility to the Government.

1.4.4 Project Orientation

A project orientation briefing and coordination meeting between the contractor, the design team and the government will be held approximately 14 days after contract award. This will be a virtual MSTeams meeting prior to the 50% design submittal. The intent of this meeting is to discuss the project status and the roles of the project team through design and construction. The contractor shall take lead in organizing and coordinating the project orientation briefing meeting.

The contractor shall prepare an agenda and any re-ahead materials prior to the meeting and follow-up with meeting minutes and taskers.

1.4.5 Preconstruction On-Board Reviews

The Contractor is expected to perform reviews appropriate to the level of design development.

Design submittal review dates and submission requirements are as shown below. It is intended, at a minimum, to include multiple design submittals, each requiring the reviews indicated below.

The Contractor shall participate with following design reviews and on-board review meetings on the following submissions:

1. Prefinal 100% Drawings, specifications, basis of design, calcs, reports and estimate

(Planned Submittal Due Date: March 2023)

2. Final Design drawings, specifications, basis of design, calcs, reports and estimate

(Planned Submittal Due Date: May 2023)

1.4.6 Preconstruction Design Integration Consultation

The Contractor shall attend regular meetings with the AE team and the Government. The

Contractor shall provide recommendations on construction feasibility, actions designed to minimize adverse effects of labor or material shortages, time requirements for procurement, installation and construction completion; and factors related to construction cost including estimates of alternative designs or materials, preliminary budgets, and possible economies. The

Contractor shall provide recommendations for the use of fast tracking (if determined necessary), early ordering of materials, and any other procedures that shall maximize the available funds and/or improve the schedule for the project.

The Contractor shall integrate preconstruction services with the design services provided by the

AE team. As part of the preconstruction services, the Contractor's project representative (PM), shall represent and have full authority to make decisions for the Contractor. The PM shall spend the required time communicating and collaborating with the AE team and government throughout design documentation preparation and completion to provide timely feedback to the

Government and AE team on design, construction cost, project scheduling, and constructability.

The PM shall be responsible for coordinating with the design team on a bi-weekly basis to review the ongoing design and provide design input. The PM shall consult with the design team throughout construction document preparation and as required to successfully resolve design-construction issues that arise. The PM shall be able to reach back to the contractor's office to confer with subject matter experts as needed during design. The PM is required to virtually attend the AE's Quality Control meetings, bi-weekly team meetings, and all on-board design review meetings.

For planning purposes, the Contractor shall plan on bi-weekly conference call meetings at about

1 hour each. In addition, the Contractor shall attend a minimum of eight, 2-hour coordination meetings and three on-board review meetings of one day each during the preconstruction phase.

1.4.7 Constructability Review

The Contractor is responsible for conducting a constructability review for each submittal. The primary elements of a constructability review include, but are not limited to, the items below:

Review and verify that equipment from commonly available equipment suppliers, which meet the requirements of the design plans and specifications, are compatible with the building spaces (wall locations, space above ceilings, space below raised floors, etc.)

designated for their installation. Examples of such equipment include, but are not limited to exterior envelope systems, systems furniture, HVAC equipment, switchgear, motor control centers, UPS equipment, etc.

Verify that materials, processes, equipment, and labor that is appropriate, available, non-proprietary, and comply with the appropriate Buy American Act provisions of the contract.

Verify that drawings are complete and coordinated among disciplines.

Identify for correction defects, conflicts, ambiguities, errors/omissions, or lack of clarity in documents.

Verify site accommodates access, logistics, and storage.

Review existing conditions are shown correctly and adequately.

Verify that construction duration and phasing is reasonable.

Verify that all required construction work is included in the contract documents.

Verify that selected building systems are compatible and viable.

Verify that construction details are workable.

Verify that general condition items are properly addressed.

Verify that design solutions accommodate project cost and schedule limitations.

1.4.8 Procurement Planning

During preconstruction, immediately after the 65% submittal, the Contractor shall develop a comprehensive project procurement plan, including potential bid package or long-lead procurement strategies, input regarding current industry practices, labor market, material availability, and a project sub bidding, subcontracting, and award schedule. The Contractor shall identify the division of the work to facilitate bidding and award of trade contracts, considering such factors as the sequence of construction, improving or accelerating construction completion, and other related issues. The Contractor shall also define any self-performed work to be integrated into the project procurement plan.

1.4.9 Project Scheduling

1.4.9.1 Preconstruction Phase

The contractor shall work with the government and the design team to jointly develop the bid package. The extent of details and level of contractor support in aligning with the design schedule will be discussed at the project orientation meeting. Services may include, but are not limited to, schedule maintenance, critical path analysis, and schedule feedback in terms of scheduling performance index and milestone date adjustments. Adjustments must consider impacts to the AE that may result in additional costs to the government. Any/all adjustments are subject to approval by the government. Tasks and activities will be provided by the design team for schedule maintenance. As a part of these services, every two weeks the contractor will report to the design team which tasks need to be completed, in that timeframe, to meet the project delivery timeline. Construction document development schedule services will be integrated with construction schedule to enhance project delivery speed. Personnel identified for providing scheduling services shall meet the qualifications stated in Section 01 32 17.00 20, 1.9 Designated

Project Scheduler.

1.4.9.2 Construction Phase

The Contractor shall prepare and continuously maintain a project construction schedule for government review. The Contractor shall coordinate and integrate the schedule with the services and activities of the Government, Contractor, and other designated Government representatives.

As design progresses and through completion, the schedule shall be updated to indicate proposed activity sequences and durations, and milestone dates for receipt and approval of pertinent information. If the schedule updates indicate that previously approved schedules may not be met, the Contractor shall give immediate notice or make immediate and appropriate recommendations to the Government. If needed and determined by the government, the

Contractor shall make recommendations concerning possible use of "fast tracking" or multiple construction document packages. The first schedule shall be received within 14 calendar days of completion of the project orientation outlined above. Schedule updates shall be provided at each project design milestone thereafter and as otherwise required during construction.

1.4.10 Cost Estimates

The Contractor shall provide an independent detailed cost estimate of project work for each design submittal. The cost estimates shall reflect the best estimate of the cost to construct the project described in the drawings and specifications provided to the Contractor by the A-E. Cost estimates shall include projected escalation of costs as may occur due to the schedule for construction award. Cost estimates shall be based on the same drawings and specifications provided to the Government for its review. Contractor prepared cost estimates shall be provided within 14 calendar days of receipt of each design submittal from the AE. The estimate format shall match the AE’s estimate format so line item comparisons and analysis can be made. The

AE will meet with the contractor after ECI award to discuss estimate format. Cost estimates shall be provided for each of the four (4) design milestones listed above.

1.4.10.1 Estimating Guidelines

The Contractor shall adhere to the following guidelines for developing estimates:

Quantity takeoffs shall be accurate.

Unit costs are reasonable.

All design elements shall be included.

Level of detail shall be appropriate to design stage.

Format to match AE cost estimate.

Cost escalation factors shall be properly applied.

Up-to-date scope modifications shall be incorporated.

All necessary reconciliation and/or variance analysis shall be performed

The Government will coordinate and reconcile any difference between the Contractor’s and

AE’s cost estimates, particularly where quantity takeoffs differ.

1.4.11 Problem Resolution

The Contractor shall assist the Government in problem resolution during the preconstruction phase by making recommendations on how to correct problems with respect to constructability, cost estimates, and other administrative or technical matters. The Contractor shall notify the AE in writing, copy furnished to the Government, of any errors or omissions found. Routine design problems and issues shall be resolved directly between the AE and the Contractor, with awareness to the government. However, the Contractor shall advise the Government immediately of any problem which the Contractor considers beyond its ability to resolve, particularly problems which have the potential for jeopardizing the project goals relating to schedule, cost, quality or scope. The Contractor shall not take any action that impinges on the

AE's professional and contractual responsibility for the design of the project.

1.4.11 Payment of Preconstruction Services

Payment for preconstruction services will be tied to design phase milestones as jointly agreed between the Government and the contractor.

1.5 CONSTRUCTION (OPTION)

1.5.1 General

The Contractor shall perform the customary services of a general contractor during the construction phase of this project to provide complete and usable facilities in accordance with the approved plans and specifications. The plans and specifications will be added to the contract at the time the construction option is exercised.

1.5.2 Exercising the Construction Option

The government reserves the absolute right to exercise or not exercise the construction option.

Exercising the construction option is contingent on several factors, which may include, but are not limited to the following:

a. The ability to negotiate a firm fixed price for construction within funds available. If a negotiated price within the funds available for the project cannot be reached, the government reserves the right to not exercise the construction option and issue the project for competitive bidding.

b. Congressional authorization and appropriation. This project is line item appropriated by

Congress. If Congress does not authorize and appropriate funds for the project, the construction option will not be exercised or will be delayed until Congress approves the project.

c. Participation of the contractor during the preconstruction services. If the contractor does not participate at an acceptable level during design in all phases as outlined in this solicitation, the government reserves the right to not exercise the construction option and issue the project for competitive bidding.