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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040202122

NPS, MWR - Ohio MABO

1113 West Aurora Road

Sagamore Hills OH 44067-1678

PMO

Katherine Bernard 303-468-2500

1x 04/23/2015

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 180 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

05/26/2015

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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DOI, NPS, MWR - Ohio MABO 1113 West Aurora Road

Sagamore Hills MW 44067-1678

PMO

Terri Tharp

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Delivery: 45 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0009060365

NPS, MWR, Cuyahoga Valley NP

15610 Vaughn Road

Brecksville OH 44141-3018 US

FOB: Destination

00010 FY15 Railroad Tie Replacement and Surface project

IT Approval Num: N

Period of Performance: 07/15/2015 to 01/15/2016

For administration matters contact Contract

Specialist Katherine Bernard, katherine_bernard@nps.gov, 330-468-2500.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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TABLE OF CONTENT

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices Section C - Description/Specifications Section E - Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction (Aug. 1996) Section F - Deliveries or Performance 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages -- Construction (Sept 2000) 52.211-13 Time Extensions (Sept 2000) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014) 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) Section G - Contract Administration Data DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sept 2011) Section H - Special Contract Requirements 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (Nov 1991) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) 18 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (Apr 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) DOI Clause - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013) 52.223-10 -- Waste Reduction Program (May2011) Section I - Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Sep 2006) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (May 2014) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Oct 2010) 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Apr 2010) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Apr 2014) 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (May 2011) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jul 2013) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Aug 2013) 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (Dec 2014) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Oct 2014) 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Oct 2014) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Nov 2011) 52.219-16 Liquidated Damages -- Subcontracting Plan (Jan 1999) 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards -- Overtime Compensation (May 2014) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (May 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014)

P15PS00755 CUVA FY15 Railroad Tie Replacement Page 5 of 60 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (May 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Jul 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination -- Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.222-19 Child Labor—Cooperation With Authorities and Remedies (Jan 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Feb 1999) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Mar 2007) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (May 2010) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jul 2014) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers With Disabilities (Jul 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jul 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Mar 2015) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2001) 52.223-10 Waste Reduction Program (May 2011) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Dec 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Dec. 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.227-5 Waiver of Indemnity (Apr 1984) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (Jan 2012) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.230-3 Disclosure and Consistency of Cost Accounting Practices (May 2014) 52.230-6 Administration of Cost Accounting Standards (Jun 2010) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (Jul. 2013) 52.232-35 Designation of Office for Government Receipt of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (Jul 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Dec 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts -- (Apr 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) 22 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) 52.236-13 AAccident Prevention (Nov 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997) 52.236-21 Alt I Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997) - Alternate I (Apr 1984) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995)

P15PS00755 CUVA FY15 Railroad Tie Replacement Page 6 of 60 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug. 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering -- Construction (Oct 2010) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) 52.249-2 Alt I Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (April 2012) - Alternate I (Sep 1996) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Para (a)(1)(i)(A) (May 2014) DIAR 1452.203- 70 Restriction on Endorsements—Department of the interior (JUL 1996) DIAR 1452.204-70 Release of Claims—Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) DIAR 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance—Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) DIAR 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-Based Paint—Department of the Interior (JUL 1996) ..................................................................................................................................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013) 52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (Oct 2010) 52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Aug 2011) ......... Error! Bookmark not defined.

52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Oct 2010) .................... Error! Bookmark not defined.

52.225-9 Buy American–Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds -- Construction (Oct 2010) 52.232-1 Payments (Apr. 1984) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug. 1996) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) Section J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments Section K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007)- 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)- 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Apr 2010) 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Jul 2013)- 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999)- 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (May 2008)- 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals -- Construction (Oct 1997)- 52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System Number (Jul 2013)- 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)- 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification (Dec 2012)- 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals -- Construction (Oct 1997)- Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Jul 2013)- 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984)- 52.233-2 Service of Protest (Sep 2006) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

INDEX

Section M -- Evaluation Factors for Award M.1

EVALUATION FACTORS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A Solicitation/Contract Form (SF 1442) SECTION B Contract Price Schedule SECTION C Description/Specifications/Statement of Work SECTION E Inspection and Acceptance SECTION F Deliveries or Performance SECTION G Contract Administration SECTION H Special Contract Requirements SECTION I Contract Clauses SECTION J List of Attachments SECTION K Representations & Certifications SECTION L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors SECTION M Evaluation Factors for Award

(END OF SECTION A)

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Section B - Supplies or Services/Prices

Pricing Schedule

Submit pricing for all items. In case of error in the extension of prices, unit price governs. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts governs. Quantities for unit price bid items are estimated, but payment will be made only for actual quantities of work completed.

EA= EACH

TF = TEN SQUARE YARDS

LF = LINEAR FEET

(END OF SECTION B)

Section C - Description/Specifications

Project work consists of:

Replacement of railroad ties within approximately 26.3 miles of single track mainline railroad.

- Crosstie removal and installation

- Regulation of ballast

- Gaging of track

- Removal and installation of rail anchors

- Remove and replace private grade crossings

- Replace selected stick rail segments in continuous welded territory

- Other track work as specified

The work will be in the following mile post areas with the following estimate of ties:

MP-66.3 to MP-40 Approx. 2000 crossties

SEE ATTACHED SPECIFICATIONS AND CHARTS

(END OF SECTION C)

Item Section

Description Unit Unit Cost

Extended Total

Crosstie replacement Industrial grade

2000 EA

Surface Out-of-Face

12,500 TF

Ballast 715 Tons

Remove and Replace Stick rail sections

250 LF

Sub Total Overhead %

Profit % Bonds %

TOTAL

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Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction (Aug. 1996)

(END OF SECTION E)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

READ ALL AREAS IN THE TABLE OF CONTENT

Note: There is a possibility that this project could be delayed due to weather conditions during the winter season; PROPOSE AND PLAN APPROPRIATELY.

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages -- Construction (Sept 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $222.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause. (End of clause)

52.211-13 Time Extensions (Sept 2000)

Time extensions for contract changes will depend upon the extent, if any, by which the changes cause delay in the completion of the various elements of construction. The change order granting the time extension may provide that the contract completion date will be extended only for those specific elements related to the changed work and that the remaining contract completion dates for all other portions of the work will not be altered. The change order also may provide an equitable readjustment of liquidated damages under the new completion schedule.

(End of clause)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Dec 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“United States'' means the 50 states and the District of Columbia.

“Worker''—

(1) Means any person engaged in performing work on, or in connection with, a contract covered by Executive Order 13658, and

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(i) Whose wages under such contract are governed by the Fair Labor Standards Act (29 U.S.C. chapter 8), the Service Contract Labor Standards statute (41 U.S.C. chapter 67), or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute (40 U.S.C. chapter 31, subchapter

IV),

(ii) Other than individuals employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity, as those terms are defined in 29 CFR part 541,

(iii) Regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the individual and the employer.

(2) Includes workers performing on, or in connection with, the contract whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c).

(3) Also includes any person working on, or in connection with, the contract and individually registered in a bona fide apprenticeship or training program registered with the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship.

(b) Executive Order Minimum Wage rate.

(1) The Contractor shall pay to workers, while performing in the United States, and performing on, or in connection with, this contract, a minimum hourly wage rate of $10.10 per hour beginning January 1, 2015.

(2) The Contractor shall adjust the minimum wage paid, if necessary, beginning January 1, 2016 and annually thereafter, to meet the Secretary of Labor's annual E.O. minimum wage. The Administrator of the Department of Labor's Wage and Hour Division (the Administrator) will publish annual determinations in the Federal Register no later than 90 days before the effective date of the new E.O. minimum wage rate. The Administrator will also publish the applicable E.O.

minimum wage on www.wdol.gov (or any successor Web site) and on all wage determinations issued under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute. The applicable published E.O. minimum wage is incorporated by reference into this contract.

(3)

(i) The Contractor may request a price adjustment only after the effective date of the new annual E.O. minimum wage determination. Prices will be adjusted only if labor costs increase as a result of an increase in the annual E.O. minimum wage, and for associated labor costs and relevant subcontract costs. Associated labor costs shall include increases or decreases that result from changes in social security and unemployment taxes and workers' compensation insurance, but will not otherwise include any amount for general and administrative costs, overhead, or profit.

(ii) Subcontractors may be entitled to adjustments due to the new minimum wage, pursuant to paragraph (b)(2). Contractors shall consider any subcontractor requests for such price adjustment.

(iii) The Contracting Officer will not adjust the contract price under this clause for any costs other than those identified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of this clause, and will not provide duplicate price adjustments with any price adjustment under clauses implementing the http://www.wdol.gov/

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(4) The Contractor warrants that the prices in this contract do not include allowance for any contingency to cover increased costs for which adjustment is provided under this clause.

(5) A pay period under this clause may not be longer than semi-monthly, but may be shorter to comply with any applicable law or other requirement under this contract establishing a shorter pay period. Workers shall be paid no later than one pay period following the end of the regular pay period in which such wages were earned or accrued.

(6) The Contractor shall pay, unconditionally to each worker, all wages due free and clear without subsequent rebate or kickback. The Contractor may make deductions that reduce a worker's wages below the E.O. minimum wage rate only if done in accordance with 29 CFR 10.23, Deductions.

(7) The Contractor shall not discharge any part of its minimum wage obligation under this clause by furnishing fringe benefits or, with respect to workers whose wages are governed by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, the cash equivalent thereof.

(8) Nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from compliance with any applicable Federal or State prevailing wage law or any applicable law or municipal ordinance establishing a minimum wage higher than the E.O. minimum wage. However, wage increases under such other laws or municipal ordinances are not subject to price adjustment under this subpart.

(9) The Contractor shall pay the E.O. minimum wage rate whenever it is higher than any applicable collective bargaining agreement(s) wage rate.

(10) The Contractor shall follow the policies and procedures in 29 CFR 10.24(b) and 10.28 for treatment of workers engaged in an occupation in which they customarily and regularly receive more than $30 a month in tips.

(c)

(1) This clause applies to workers as defined in paragraph (a). As provided in that definition--

(i) Workers are covered regardless of the contractual relationship alleged to exist between the contractor or subcontractor and the worker;

(ii) Workers with disabilities whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(c) are covered; and

(iii) Workers who are registered in a bona fide apprenticeship program or training program registered with the Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration, Office of Apprenticeship, or with a State Apprenticeship Agency recognized by the Office of Apprenticeship, are covered.

(2) This clause does not apply to--

(i) Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)-covered individuals performing in connection with contracts covered by the E.O., i.e. those individuals who perform duties necessary to the performance of the contract, but who are not directly engaged in performing the specific

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(ii) Individuals exempted from the minimum wage requirements of the FLSA under 29 U.S.C. 213(a) and 214(a) and (b), unless otherwise covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute. These individuals include but are not limited to--

(A) Learners, apprentices, or messengers whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(a).

(B) Students whose wages are calculated pursuant to special certificates issued under 29 U.S.C. 214(b).

(C) Those employed in a bona fide executive, administrative, or professional capacity (29 U.S.C. 213(a)(1) and 29 CFR part 541).

(d) Notice. The Contractor shall notify all workers performing work on, or in connection with, this contract of the applicable E.O. minimum wage rate under this clause. With respect to workers covered by the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, the Contractor may meet this requirement by posting, in a prominent and accessible place at the worksite, the applicable wage determination under those statutes. With respect to workers whose wages are governed by the FLSA, the Contractor shall post notice, utilizing the poster provided by the Administrator, which can be obtained at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts, in a prominent and accessible place at the worksite.

Contractors that customarily post notices to workers electronically may post the notice electronically provided the electronic posting is displayed prominently on any Web site that is maintained by the contractor, whether external or internal, and customarily used for notices to workers about terms and conditions of employment.

(e) Payroll Records.

(1) The Contractor shall make and maintain records, for three years after completion of the work, containing the following information for each worker:

(i) Name, address, and social security number;

(ii) The worker's occupation(s) or classification(s);

(iii) The rate or rates of wages paid;

(iv) The number of daily and weekly hours worked by each worker;

(v) Any deductions made; and

(vi) Total wages paid.

(2) The Contractor shall make records pursuant to paragraph (e)(1) of this clause available for inspection and transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator. The Contractor shall also make such records available upon request of the Contracting Officer.

(3) The Contractor shall make a copy of the contract available, as applicable, for inspection or transcription by authorized representatives of the Administrator.

http://www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts

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(4) Failure to comply with this paragraph (e) shall be a violation of 29 CFR 10.26 and this contract. Upon direction of the Administrator or upon the Contracting Officer's own action, payment shall be withheld until such time as the noncompliance is corrected.

(5) Nothing in this clause limits or otherwise modifies the Contractor's payroll and recordkeeping obligations, if any, under the Service Contract Labor Standards statute, the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, the Fair Labor Standards Act, or any other applicable law.

(f) Access. The Contractor shall permit authorized representatives of the Administrator to conduct investigations, including interviewing workers at the worksite during normal working hours.

(g) Withholding. The Contracting Officer, upon his or her own action or upon written request of the Administrator, will withhold funds or cause funds to be withheld, from the Contractor under this or any other Federal contract with the same Contractor, sufficient to pay workers the full amount of wages required by this clause.

(h) Disputes. Department of Labor has set forth in 29 CFR 10.51,Disputes concerning contractor compliance, the procedures for resolving disputes concerning a contractor's compliance with Department of Labor regulations at 29 CFR part 10. Such disputes shall be resolved in accordance with those procedures and not the Disputes clause of this contract. These disputes include disputes between the Contractor (or any of its subcontractors) and the contracting agency, the Department of Labor, or the workers or their representatives.

(i) Antiretaliation. The Contractor shall not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against any worker because such worker has filed any complaint or instituted or caused to be instituted any proceeding under or related to compliance with the E.O. or this clause, or has testified or is about to testify in any such proceeding.

(j) Subcontractor compliance. The Contractor is responsible for subcontractor compliance with the requirements of this clause and may be held liable for unpaid wages due subcontractor workers.

(k) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (k) in all subcontracts, regardless of dollar value, that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute or the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) statute, and are to be performed in whole or in part in the United States. (End of clause)

52.228-5 Insurance -- Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997)

(a) The Contractor shall, at its own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract, at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(b) Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective --

(1) For such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed prescribe; or

(2) Until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer.

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(c) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. (End of Clause)

52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013)

(a) Except as stated in paragraph (b) of this clause, when any supply or service acquired under this contract is subject to any End User License Agreement (EULA), Terms of Service (TOS), or similar legal instrument or agreement , that includes any clause requiring the Government to indemnify the Contractor or any person or entity for damages, costs, fees, or any other loss or liability that would create an Anti- Deficiency Act violation (31 U.S.C. 1341), the following shall govern:

(1) Any such clause is unenforceable against the Government.

(2) Neither the Government nor any Government authorized end user shall be deemed to have agreed to such clause by virtue of it appearing in the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement. If the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement is invoked through an “I agree” click box or other comparable mechanism (e.g., “click-wrap” or “browse-wrap” agreements), execution does not bind the Government or any Government authorized end user to such clause.

(3) Any such clause is deemed to be stricken from the EULA, TOS, or similar legal instrument or agreement.

(b) Paragraph (a) of this clause does not apply to indemnification by the Government that is expressly authorized by statute and specifically authorized under applicable agency regulation and procedures.

(End of clause)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly. However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

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(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

(End of Clause)

(END OF SECTION E)

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sept 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award.

The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor.

Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without prior authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph

(d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

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(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of Notice)

CONTRACT MANAGEMENT

(a) Contract Specialist(s) responsible for administering this contract:

Katherine Bernard National Park Service 1113 W. Aurora Rd Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

(330) 468-2500 ext. 301 Fax No: (330) 468-2507 Email: Katherine_Bernard@nps.gov

Contracting Officer responsible for this contract:

Terri Tharp National Park Service 1113 W. Aurora Rd Sagamore Hills, OH 44067

(330) 468-2500 ext. 304 Fax No: (330) 468-2507 Email: Terri_Tharp@nps.gov

(b) The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

(c) Contractual problems, of any nature, which might occur during the life of the contract, must be handled in conformance with very specific public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation), and must be referred to the CO for resolution. Only the CO is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the contractor is hereby directed to bring all such contractual problems to the immediate attention of the CO.

(d) Any request for contract changes/modifications shall be submitted to the CO.

(e) The contractor and the Government may agree to perform a no-cost field change. Field changes are made when the change appears to be mutually beneficial to all parties and would not require changing the negotiated line items. An example of a field change is: rerouting planned location of a sidewalk to avoid a tree (when quantities are not changed). All field changes must be approved by the CO prior to execution.

(f) All correspondence concerning this contract, such as requests for information, explanation of terms, and contract interpretation, shall be submitted to the CO.

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(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel:

Site Superintendent/Project Manager

(b) During the first 15 days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 15-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer as least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions.

FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment will be made only after receipt of all payrolls to include subcontractors, SF 1413 Statement of Acknowledgement for each subcontractor, project schedule, updated progress reports, material submittals, test reports, as-built drawings, and release of claims. Contractor must provide a signed copy of the 'Release of Claims' to the Contract Administrator upon submittal of final invoice.

REMITTANCE ADDRESS

If the remittance address is different from the mailing address, enter the remittance address below. Failure to provide this information may impact payment.

AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES SERVICES

Notwithstanding the provisions of contract clause FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, all reasonable required amounts of water, gas, electricity, etc., essential to contract performance shall be made available, at no cost to the contractor, from existing systems, outlets, and supplies. All temporary connections, outlets, and distribution lines as may be required will be installed by the contractor at the contractor's own expense.

UTILITIES CONSERVATION

The contractor will be required to participate in government energy conservation programs. For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the government at no cost to the contractor. Long distance and Defense Switched Network (DSN) telephone services will not be provided.

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OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) INSPECTIONS

The contractor shall be subject to no notice inspections under OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) program by inspectors of the Department of Labor.

FEDERAL RECOGNIZED LEGAL HOLIDAYS

The following legal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day 1 January Martin Luther King Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas 25 December

Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holiday falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

(END OF SECTION G)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address (es):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far/

OR

http://farsite.hill.af.mil

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (Nov 1991)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (Apr 1984)

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52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991)

52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984)

(a) All equipment, material, and articles incorporated into the work covered by this contract shall be new and of the most suitable grade for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract. References in the specifications to equipment, material, articles, or patented processes by trade name, make, or catalog number, shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality and shall not be construed as limiting competition. The Contractor may, at its option, use any equipment, material, article, or process that, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, is equal to that named in the specifications, unless otherwise specifically provided in this contract.

(b) The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment to be incorporated into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the name of the manufacturer, the model number, and other information concerning the performance, capacity, nature, and rating of the machinery and mechanical and other equipment. When required by this contract or by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall also obtain the Contracting Officer's approval of the material or articles which the Contractor contemplates incorporating into the work. When requesting approval, the Contractor shall provide full information concerning the material or articles. When directed to do so, the Contractor shall submit samples for approval at the Contractor's expense, with all shipping charges prepaid. Machinery, equipment, material, and articles that do not have the required approval shall be installed or used at the risk of subsequent rejection.

(c) All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing, that the Contractor remove from the work any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, or otherwise objectionable.

(End of clause)

DOI Clause - Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

A copy of vendor’s invoice document in PDF format; which shows the pricing breakdown for all line items.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with

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If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

52.223-10 -- Waste Reduction Program (May2011)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause— “Recycling” means the series of activities, including collection, separation, and processing, by which products or other materials are recovered from the solid waste stream for use in the form of raw materials in the manufacture of products other than fuel for producing heat or power by combustion. “Waste prevention” means any change in the design, manufacturing, purchase, or use of materials or products (including packaging) to reduce their amount or toxicity before they are discarded. Waste prevention also refers to the reuse of products or materials.

“Waste reduction” means preventing or decreasing the amount of waste being generated through waste prevention, recycling, or purchasing recycled and environmentally preferable products.

(b) Consistent with the requirements of section 3(e) of Executive Order 13423, the Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by this contract. (End of Clause)

(END OF SECTION H)

Section I - Contract Clauses

52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.