DGS-30-256

(Rev. 03/20)

Notice of Invitation for Bids

NOTICE OF INVITATION

FOR BIDS (IFB)

Sealed bids are invited for the FY25 Range 21 Combat Trench Renovation, Project Number 25-91607, at Fort Pickett Blackstone, VA.

The general work description of the project can be generally described as: This project will execute repair to the Combat Trench feature of Range 21 IPBC (CATCODE 17897) Infantry Platoon Battle Course at Fort Pickett. Work will include:

Excavation, stockpiling, and stabilizing soil from the work area. Removing, straightening, or replacing wooden posts and timbers as needed. Repairing and/or replacing drain tiles where needed. Backfill, final grading and seeding.

This project can be described as the repair to the Combat Trench feature of Range 21 IPBC).

Sealed bids will be received the front entrance of the office of the Directorate of Public Works, Building T0234, located near the intersection of Rives Road and 9th Street and on MTC, Fort Pickett, Blackstone, VA 23824-9000. Attention: Mr. Marshall Hartless, Directorate of Public Works, Building T0234 Fort Pickett, Blackstone, Virginia 23824. The deadline for submitting bids is 2:00 PM sharp, as determined by the Bid Officer, on May 5th, 2026. Bid must reach the bid officer by the date and time specified or the bids will be marked “LATE” and shall not be considered. (Fed-Ex-UPS Rural Delivery Schedule rules apply).

The bids will be opened publicly and read aloud beginning at 2:00 PM sharp, on the following day, May 6th, 2026, inside of the conference room of Building T0229 within the DPW Compound. Bid must reach the bid officer by the date and time specified or the bids will be marked “LATE” and shall not be considered.

All potential bidders shall clearly label all bids on the exterior of the envelope with all pertinent information including project name, project number, DMA project manager's name, bid due date and time, and shall be clearly marked "Bid Enclosed." Any bids that are received late due to improper labeling by the contractor shall be marked as late and shall not be considered.

A Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Performance Bond (DGS-30-084, form CO-10) and a Commonwealth of Virginia Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond (DGS-30-088, form CO-10.1) WILL be required for bids over $250,000 upon award of the project.

A 5% Bid Bond is required (DGS-30-090 CO-10.2). No other forms of security, including certified checks, will be accepted.

The contractor, shall however, provide certificate of builder’s risk insurance equal to the value of the contract plus any change orders.

eVA Vendor Registration: The bidder or offeror shall be a registered vendor in eVA. See the attached eVA Vendor Registration Requirements.

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Procedures for submitting a bid, claiming an error, withdrawal of bids and other pertinent information are contained in the Instructions to Bidders, which is part of the Invitation for Bids. Withdrawal due to error in bid shall be permitted in accord with Section 9 of the Instructions to Bidders and § 2.2-4330, Code of Virginia. The Owner reserves the right to reject any or all bids.

A Mandatory pre-bid conference will be held at the conference room of Building T0229 within the DPW Compound, at 1:30 PM, on April 7, 2026. Following sign-in and the reading of the pre-bid conference agenda we will visit the job site. RECORD OF ATTENDEES: All attendees present must sign the Pre-Bid Conference Record of Attendees sign in sheet to be considered an eligible bidder. Bid proposals will only be accepted from those bidders who attend this conference. Each attendee may represent only one bidder. Each attendee shall legibly sign in and provide accurate contract information including a working email address for distribution of future communications regarding the project.

Virginia military installations now require a Real ID for access to the installation.

All parties must present valid government approved identification (REAL ID) when arriving on Fort Pickett and should allow extra time accordingly. Attendance shall be mandatory for those submitting a bid. This will be the only scheduled time for prospective contractors to review the work areas prior to the bid submission date. Subcontractors, suppliers, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference.

Questions will be due NLT COB on April 14, 2026, by email to Marshall.d.hartless.nfg@army.mil

Addendum Number 1 (one) will be issued by COB April 16, 2026

The contract shall be awarded on a lump sum basis as follows: the Total Base Bid Amount including any properly submitted and received bid modifications. ‘Notice of Award’ or ‘Notice of Intent to Award’ will be posted on eVA, Virginia Department of General Services’ central electronic procurement website, at https://eva.virginia.gov..

Contractor registration is required in accordance with Section 54.1-1103 of the Code of Virginia. See the Invitation for Bids for additional qualification requirements.

All executive branch agencies are directed to advance Executive Order 35, dated July 3, 2019.

Building Permits: No building permit required. Project is not required to be submitted to DEB. All other permits are the responsibility of the Contractor.

Time for Completion is 75 calendar days to Substantial completion. Final Completion shall be within 30 days after the date of Substantial completion.

Prevailing wage rate requirements WILL be required for bids over $250,000.

Access to work is limited to the work schedule of the facility. Hours of operation are

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 4:30 pm (alternate work hours can be incorporated with a minimum of one week notification).

The Invitation for Bids for the above project may be obtained from the Department of Public Works Office beginning on March 24, 2026, at 2:00 PM (8.5 x 11.5 hard copy only).

Addenda to the project, if any, will be emailed. Therefore, it is critical that the email address on the pre-bid sign in sheet be legible and accurate. It will be the only form of communication used for notification.

https://eva.virginia.gov/

DGS-30-256

(Rev. 03/20)

Notice of Invitation for Bids

All Addenda, if any, shall be acknowledged in the designated location on the Bid Form.

Copies of the Invitation for Bids documents, including the statement of work, will also be available for inspection at the following locations:

Owner's office- Building T0234, Fort Pickett

Authorized Official of Owner/Agency James W. Ring Major General, VaARNG The Adjutant General of Virginia

*Federal Terms and Conditions attached.

Build America Buy America Act Requirement

Required Use of American Iron, Steel, Manufactured Products, and Construction Materials (Build America, Buy America Act, Pub. L. No. 117-58, §§ 70901-52) Bidders/suppliers will ensure that: (1) all iron and steel used in the project are produced in the United States--this means all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States; (2) all manufactured products used in the project are produced in the United States—this means the manufactured product was manufactured in the United States; and the cost of the components of the manufactured product that are mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States is greater than 55 percent of the total cost of all components of the manufactured product, unless another standard for determining the minimum amount of domestic content of the manufactured product has been established under applicable law or regulation; and (3) all construction materials (excluding cement and cementitious materials, aggregates such as stone, sand, or gravel, or aggregate binding agents or additives) used in the project are manufactured in the United States—this means that all manufacturing processes for the construction material occurred in the United States. This requirement only applies to articles, materials, and supplies that are consumed in, incorporated into, or affixed to the project. As such, it does not apply to tools, equipment, and supplies, such as temporary scaffolding, brought to the construction site and removed at or before the completion of the project. Nor does this requirement apply to equipment and furnishings, such as movable chairs, desks, and portable computer equipment, that are used at or within the finished project, but are not an integral part of the structure or permanently affixed to the project.

Federal Supplemental Terms and Conditions

In cases where a Job Order is funded wholly or partially with federal funds or is made by a non-federal entity under a Federal award, the Contractor will comply with all applicable provisions of federal law. Refer to the following links for federal guidelines:

https://www.ecfr.gov/cgi-bin/textidx?gp=&SID=e2fb8faf658f113bf606a3e6d7808e16&mc=true&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title02/2tab_02.tpl https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

The Contractor shall comply with all federal regulations relating to the performance of Work funded in whole, or in part, with federal funds. In addition, Contractor agrees to flow-down all applicable clauses to lower-tier subcontractors including, but not limited to the following:

1. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON ALL PURCHASES

1.1. Security Requirements (applicable if access to classified material is involved) FAR 52.204-2

1.2. Equal Employment Opportunity - Executive Order 11246 as amended by Executive Order 11375 and supplemented by 41CFR part 60

1.3. Copeland Anti-kickback Act (for construction and repair)18 USC 874 as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations 29 CFR part 3

1.4. Davis-Bacon Act, as amended 40 USC 276a to a-7 and supplemented by Department of Labor regulations 29 CFR part 5

1.5. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act 40 USC 327-333 and supplemented by Department of Labor regulations 29 CFR part 5.

1.6. Rights to Inventions Made under a Contract or Agreement - 37 CFR part 401

1.7. Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels - FAR 52.247-64

1.8. Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data policy (when applicable) FAR 52.223-3 17.9 Filing of Patent Applications – Classified Subject Matter FAR 52.227-10

1.9. Patents Rights – Ownership by Contractor and Government FAR 52.227-11 and 52.227.13

1.10. Rights in Data – General FAR 52.227-14

1.11. Authorization and Consent Patents and Copyrights 52.227-1

1.12. Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringements FAR 52.227.2

1.13. Buy American Act – Supplies FAR 52.225-3

1.14. Government Property FAR 52.245-5

1.15. Notice of Radioactive Materials FAR 52.223-7

1.16. Privacy Act FAR 52.224-2

https://www.acquisition.gov/?q=browsefar

2. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $2,500

2.1. Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases FAR 52.225-13

2.2. McNamara –O’Hara Service Contracts Act 41 U.S.C. 351 et seq.

3. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $10,000

3.1. Prohibition of Segregated Facilities FAR 52.222-21

3.2. Equal Opportunity FAR 52.222-26

3.3. Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities FAR 52.222-36

3.4. Walsh-Healy Public Contracts Act FAR 52.222.20

4. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $25,000

4.1. Equal Opportunity for Veterans FAR 52.222-35

4.2. Debarment and Suspension FAR 52.209-6 Job Order Contracting Services JOC Exhibit 4 Page | 2

5. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $100,000

5.1. Anti-kickback procedures FAR 52.203-7

5.2. Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government FAR 52-203.6

5.3. Audit and Records Negotiation (if document was entered by negotiation) FAR52.215.2

5.4. Integrity of Unit Prices FAR 52.215-14

5.5. Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act FAR 522.222-4

5.6. Clean Air and Water FAR 52.223-2

5.7. Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.)

5.8. Federal Water Pollution Control Act 33 U.S.C. 1251, et seq.

5.9. Drug-Free Workplace FAR 52.223-6

5.10. Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment 31 U.S.C. 1352

5.11. Utilization of Small Business Concerns FAR 52.219-8

5.12. Preference for US Flag Carriers FAR 52.247-63

5.13. Toxic Chemical Release Reporting 52.223-14

6. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $500,000

6.1. Cost Accounting Standards – Educational Institutions FAR 52.230-5

6.2. Administration of Cost Accounting Standards FAR 52.230-6

7. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $550,000

7.1. Price Reduction for Defective Cost or Pricing Data FAR 52.215-10

7.2. Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data FAR 52.215-12

7.3. Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications FAR 52.215-13

8. FEDERAL REQUIREMENTS ON PURCHASES GREATER THAN $650,000

8.1. Small Business and Small Disadvantaged Business Subcontracting Plans FAR 52.219-9

8.2. Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan FAR 52.219-16 .

9. AFFIRMATIVE ACTION The Contractor shall not maintain or provide racially segregated facilities for employees at any establishment under his control. Contractor agrees to adhere to the principles set forth in Executive Orders 13672 and 11375, Section 503 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and USC 2012 (Disabled Veterans and Veterans of the Vietnam Era), and to undertake specifically: to maintain employment policies and practices that affirmatively promote equality of opportunity for minority group persons and women; to take affirmative steps to hire and promote women and minority group persons at all job levels and in all aspects of employment; to communicate this policy in both English and Spanish to all persons concerned within his company, and to discuss with TTUS the policies and practices relating to the Contractor’s Affirmative Action program.

10. FEDERAL EQUAL OPPORTUNITY The Contractor and any Subcontractors shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(a). This regulation prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by covered prime Contractors and Subcontractors to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities. Job Order Contracting Services JOC Exhibit 4 Page | 3

11. APPENDIX II TO PART 200 - CONTRACT PROVISIONS FOR NON-FEDERAL ENTITY CONTRACTS UNDER FEDERAL AWARDS In addition to other provisions required by the Federal agency or non-Federal entity, all contracts made by the non-Federal entity under the Federal award must contain provisions covering the following, as applicable.

(A) Contracts for more than the simplified acquisition threshold, which is the inflation adjusted amount determined by the Civilian Agency Acquisition Council and the Defense Acquisition Regulations Council (Councils) as authorized by 41 U.S.C. 1908, must address administrative, contractual, or legal remedies in instances where contractors violate or breach contract terms, and provide for such sanctions and penalties as appropriate.

(B) All contracts in excess of $10,000 must address termination for cause and for convenience by the non-Federal entity including the manner by which it will be affected and the basis for settlement.

(C) Equal Employment Opportunity. Except as otherwise provided under 41 CFR Part 60, all contracts that meet the definition of “federally assisted construction contract” in 41 CFR Part 60-1.3 must include the equal opportunity clause provided under 41 CFR 60-1.4(b), in accordance with Executive Order 11246, “Equal Employment Opportunity” (30 FR 12319, 12935, 3 CFR Part, 1964-1965 Comp., p. 339), as amended by Executive Order 11375, “Amending Executive Order 11246 Relating to Equal Employment Opportunity,” and implementing regulations at 41 CFR part 60, “Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs, Equal Employment Opportunity, Department of Labor.”

(D) Davis-Bacon Act, as amended (40 U.S.C. 3141-3148). When required by Federal program legislation, all prime construction contracts in excess of $2,000 awarded by non-Federal entities must include a provision for compliance with the Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C. 3141-3144, and 3146-3148) as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5, “Labor Standards Provisions Applicable to Contracts Covering Federally Financed and Assisted Construction”). In accordance with the statute, contractors must be required to pay wages to laborers and mechanics at a rate not less than the prevailing wages specified in a wage determination made by the Secretary of Labor. In addition, contractors must be required to pay wages not less than once a week. The non- Federal entity must place a copy of the current prevailing wage determination issued by the Department of Labor in each solicitation. The decision to award a contract or subcontract must be conditioned upon the acceptance of the wage determination. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency. The contracts must also include a provision for compliance with the Copeland “Anti-Kickback” Act (40 U.S.C. 3145), as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 3, “Contractors and Subcontractors on Public Building or Public Work Financed in Whole or in Part by Loans or Grants from the United States”). The Act provides that each contractor or subrecipient must be prohibited from inducing, by any means, any person employed in the construction, completion, or repair of public work, to give up any part of the compensation to which he or she is otherwise entitled. The non-Federal entity must report all suspected or reported violations to the Federal awarding agency.

(E) Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. 3701-3708). Where applicable, all contracts awarded by the non-Federal entity in excess of $100,000 that involve the employment of mechanics or laborers must include a provision for compliance with 40 Job Order Contracting Services JOC Exhibit 4 Page | 4 U.S.C. 3702 and 3704, as supplemented by Department of Labor regulations (29 CFR Part 5). Under 40 U.S.C. 3702 of the Act, each contractor must be required to compute the wages of every mechanic and laborer on the basis of a standard work week of 40 hours. Work in excess of the standard work week is permissible provided that the worker is compensated at a rate of not less than one and a half times the basic rate of pay for all hours worked in excess of 40 hours in the work week. The requirements of 40 U.S.C. 3704 are applicable to construction work and provide that no laborer or mechanic must be required to work in surroundings or under working conditions which are unsanitary, hazardous or dangerous. These requirements do not apply to the purchases of supplies or materials or articles ordinarily available on the open market, or contracts for transportation or transmission of intelligence.

(F) Rights to Inventions Made Under a Contract or Agreement. If the Federal award meets the definition of “funding agreement” under 37 CFR § 401.2 (a) and the recipient or subrecipient wishes to enter into a contract with a small business firm or nonprofit organization regarding the substitution of parties, assignment or performance of experimental, developmental, or research work under that “funding agreement,” the recipient or subrecipient must comply with the requirements of 37 CFR Part 401, “Rights to Inventions Made by Nonprofit Organizations and Small Business Firms Under Government Grants, Contracts and Cooperative Agreements,” and any implementing regulations issued by the awarding agency.

(G) Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q.) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act (33 U.S.C. 1251-1387), as amended—Contracts and subgrants of amounts in excess of $150,000 must contain a provision that requires the non-Federal award to agree to comply with all applicable standards, orders or regulations issued pursuant to the Clean Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401-7671q) and the Federal Water Pollution Control Act as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251- 1387). Violations must be reported to the Federal awarding agency and the Regional Office of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

(H) Debarment and Suspension (Executive Orders 12549 and 12689)—A contract award (see 2 CFR 180.220) must not be made to parties listed on the governmentwide exclusions in the System for Award Management (SAM), in accordance with the OMB guidelines at 2 CFR 180 that implement Executive Orders 12549 (3 CFR part 1986 Comp., p. 189) and 12689 (3 CFR part 1989 Comp., p. 235), “Debarment and Suspension.” SAM Exclusions contains the names of parties debarred, suspended, or otherwise excluded by agencies, as well as parties declared ineligible under statutory or regulatory authority other than Executive Order 12549.

(I) Byrd Anti-Lobbying Amendment (31 U.S.C. 1352)—Contractors that apply or bid for an award exceeding $100,000 must file the required certification. Each tier certifies to the tier above that it will not and has not used Federal appropriated funds to pay any person or organization for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a member of Congress, officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with obtaining any Federal contract, grant or any other award covered by 31 U.S.C. 1352.

Each tier must also disclose any lobbying with nonFederal funds that takes place in connection with obtaining any Federal award. Such disclosures are forwarded from tier to tier up to the non-Federal award.

(J) See § 200.323. Job Order Contracting Services JOC Exhibit 4 Page | 5 (K) See § 200.216. (L) See § 200.322.

12. CFR, Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Subpart D § 200.322 Domestic preferences for procurements. (a) The recipient or subrecipient should, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with law, provide a preference for the purchase, acquisition, or use of goods, products, or materials produced in the United States (including but not limited to iron, aluminum, steel, cement, and other manufactured products). The requirements of this section must be included in all subawards, contracts, and purchase orders under Federal awards. (b) For purposes of this section: (1) “Produced in the United States” means, for iron and steel products, that all manufacturing processes, from the initial melting stage through the application of coatings, occurred in the United States. (2) “Manufactured products” means items and construction materials composed in whole or in part of non-ferrous metals such as aluminum; plastics and polymer-based products such as polyvinyl chloride pipe; aggregates such as concrete; glass, including optical fiber;

and lumber. (c) Federal agencies providing Federal financial assistance for infrastructure projects must implement the Buy America preferences set forth in 2 CFR part 184. § 200.323 Procurement of recovered materials. (a) A recipient or subrecipient that is a State agency or agency of a political subdivision of a State and its contractors must comply with section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976 as amended, 42 U.S.C. 6962. The requirements of Section 6002 include procuring only items designated in the guidelines of the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) at 40 CFR part 247 that contain the highest percentage of recovered materials practicable, consistent with maintaining a satisfactory level of competition, where the purchase price of the item exceeds $10,000 or the value of the quantity acquired during the preceding fiscal year exceeded $10,000; procuring solid waste management services in a manner that maximizes energy and resource recovery; and establishing an affirmative procurement program for procurement of recovered materials identified in the EPA guidelines. (b) The recipient or subrecipient should, to the greatest extent practicable and consistent with law, purchase, acquire, or use products and services that can be reused, refurbished, or recycled; contain recycled content, are biobased, or are energy and water efficient; and are sustainable. This may include purchasing compostable items and other products and services that reduce the use of single-use plastic products. See Executive Order 14057, section 101, Policy. Job Order Contracting Services JOC Exhibit 4 Page | 6

13. CFR, Title 2, Subtitle A, Chapter II, Part 200, Subpart C

§ 200.216 Prohibition on certain telecommunications and video surveillance equipment or services.

(a) Recipients and subrecipients are prohibited from obligating or expending loan or grant funds to: (1) Procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services; (2) Extend or renew a contract to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services; or (3) Enter into a contract (or extend or renew a contract) to procure or obtain covered telecommunications equipment or services.

(b) As described in section 889 of Public Law 115-232, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” means any of the following: (1) Telecommunications equipment produced by Huawei Technologies Company or ZTE Corporation (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); (2) For the purpose of public safety, security of government facilities, physical security surveillance of critical infrastructure, and other national security purposes, video surveillance and telecommunications equipment produced by Hytera Communications Corporation, Hangzhou Hikvision Digital Technology Company, or Dahua Technology Company (or any subsidiary or affiliate of such entities); (3) Telecommunications or video surveillance services provided by such entities or using such equipment;

(4) Telecommunications or video surveillance equipment or services produced or provided by an entity that the Secretary of Defense, in consultation with the Director of the National Intelligence or the Director of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, reasonably believes to be an entity owned or controlled by, or otherwise connected to, the government of a covered foreign country;

(c) For the purposes of this section, “covered telecommunications equipment or services” also include systems that use covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system.

(d) In implementing the prohibition under section 889 of Public Law 115-232, heads of executive agencies administering loan, grant, or subsidy programs must prioritize available funding and technical support to assist affected businesses, institutions, and organizations as is reasonably necessary for those affected entities to transition from covered telecommunications equipment or services, to procure replacement equipment or services, and to ensure that communications service to users and customers is sustained.

(e) When the recipient or subrecipient accepts a loan or grant, it is certifying that it will comply with the prohibition on covered telecommunications equipment and services in this section. The recipient or subrecipient is not required to certify that funds will not be expended on covered telecommunications equipment or services beyond the certification provided upon accepting the loan or grant and those provided upon submitting payment requests and financial reports.

(f) For additional information, see section 889 of Public Law 115-232 and § 200.471.

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FORT Pickett Range 21 Trench Renovation

Form #

BIDDING INFORMATION

Notice of Invitation for Bids DGS-30-256

Instructions to Bidders CO-7A

Standard Bid Bond Form CO-10.2

Prebid Question Form ---

Bid Forms DGS-30-220

Standard performance bond DGS-30-084

Standard labor and material payment bond DGS-30-088

CO-10.1

GENERAL CONDITIONS & FORMS

General Conditions of the Construction Contract CO-7

Supplemental General Conditions SGC

Special Terms and Conditions STC

Workers Compensation Certificate of Insurance CO-9a

Standard Performance Bond, CO-10

Standard Labor and Material Payment Bond CO-10.1

Affidavit of Payment of Claims CO-13

Contractor's Certificate of Substantial Completion CO-13.2a

Contractor's Certificate of Completion CO-13.2

Submittal Register ---

Administrative Requirements 01 30 00-3

SECTION 01 30 00

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Coordination and project conditions.

B. Preconstruction meeting.

C. Progress meetings.

D. Informational Submittals.

E. Request for Information.

1.2 COORDINATION AND PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Coordinate scheduling, submittals, and Work.

B. Coordinate locations of material storage and dumpsters

C. Coordinate with use of daily reports and bi-weekly construction meetings.

D. Coordinate locations of light fixtures and plumbing fixtures with finish elements.

E. Coordinate completion and clean-up of Work of separate sections in preparation for Substantial Completion and for portions of Work designated for Government's partial occupancy.

F. After Government occupancy of premises, coordinate access to site for correction of defective Work and Work not in accordance with Contract Documents, to minimize disruption of Government's activities.

1.3 PRECONSTRUCTION MEETING

A. Contracting Officer will schedule meeting after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Government Representative, Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Representative and Contractor.

C. Agenda:

1. Execution of Government-Contractor Agreement.

2. Submission of executed bonds and insurance certificates.

3. Distribution of Contract Documents.

4. Submission of list of Subcontractors, list of products, schedule of values, and progress schedule.

5. Designation of personnel representing parties in Contract.

6. Procedures and processing of field decisions, submittals, substitutions, applications for payments, proposal request, Change Orders, and Contract closeout procedures.

7. Scheduling.

1.4 PROGRESS MEETINGS

A. The Government will schedule and administer meetings throughout progress of the Work. Meetings will be conducted at biweekly intervals.

B. Contractor to record and provide minutes within 3 working days of the meeting.

C. Attendance Required: Job superintendent, major subcontractors and suppliers, government’s representative, contracting officer, contracting officers representative, and contractor, contractors superintendent, subcontractors as appropriate to agenda topics for each meeting

D. Agenda:

1. Review minutes of previous meetings.

2. Review of Work progress.

3. Field observations, problems, and decisions.

4. Identification of problems impeding planned progress.

5. Review of submittals schedule and status of submittals.

6. Review of delivery schedules.

7. Maintenance of progress schedule.

8. Corrective measures to regain projected schedules.

9. Planned progress during succeeding work period.

10. Coordination of projected progress.

11. Maintenance of quality and work standards.

12. Effect of proposed changes on progress schedule and coordination.

13. Other business relating to Work.

1.5 INFORMATIONAL SUBMITTALS

A. Subcontract List: Prepare a written summary identifying individuals or firms proposed for each portion of the Work, including those who are to furnish products or equipment fabricated to a special design. Include the following information:

1. Name, address, and telephone number of entity performing subcontract or supplying products.

2. Number and title of related Specification Section(s) covered by subcontract.

3. Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate, covered by subcontract.

B. Key Personnel Names: Within 15 days of starting construction operations, submit a list of key personnel assignments, including superintendent and other personnel in attendance at Project site.

Identify individuals and their duties and responsibilities, list addresses and telephone numbers.

Provide names, addresses, and telephone numbers of individuals assigned as alternates in the absence of individuals assigned to Project.

1.7 REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFIs)

A. General: Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the Contract Documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit and RFI in form specified.

B. Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

1. Project Name; Number; Date; Name of Contractor; Name of Architect; RFI Number; RFI Subject; Specification Section Number; Drawing Number;

Contractor’s suggested resolution; and Attachments if necessary

Submittal Procedures 01 33 00 - 1

SECTION 01 33 00

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Submittal procedures.

B. Construction progress schedules.

C. Proposed products list.

D. Product data.

E. Shop drawings.

F. Samples.

G. Test reports.

H. Certificates.

I. Manufacturer's instructions.

1.2 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

A. Transmit each submittal as specified by the Contracting Officer

B. Sequentially number transmittal forms. Mark revised submittals with original number and sequential alphabetic suffix.

C. Identify Project, Contractor, subcontractor and supplier; pertinent drawing and detail number, and specification section number, appropriate to submittal.

D. Apply Contractor's stamp, signed or initialed certifying that review, approval, verification of products required, field dimensions, adjacent construction Work, and coordination of information is in accordance with requirements of the Work and Contract Documents.

E. Schedule submittals to expedite Project, and deliver to Contracting Officer and Coordinate submission of related items.

F. For each submittal for review, allow 15 days excluding delivery time to and from Contractor.

G. Identify variations from Contract Documents and product or system limitations which may be detrimental to successful performance of completed Work.

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H. Allow space on submittals for Contractor, Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative review stamps.

I. When revised for resubmission, identify changes made since previous submission.

J. Distribute copies of reviewed submittals as appropriate. Instruct parties to promptly report inability to comply with requirements.

K. Submittals not requested will not be recognized or processed.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS SCHEDULES

A. Submit initial schedules within 15 days after date of Government-Contractor Agreement established in Award. After review, resubmit required revised data within ten days.

B. Submit computer generated horizontal bar chart with separate line for each major portion of Work or operation, identifying first workday of each week.

1.4 PROPOSED PRODUCTS LIST

A. Within 15 days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B. For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

1.5 PRODUCT DATA

A. Product Data: Submit to Contact Officer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Submit a minimum of six (6) each copies. Two (2) each will be retained and the remainder returned for the Contractor’s use.

C. Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturers' standard data to provide information specific to this Project.

D. Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

1.6 SHOP DRAWINGS

A. Shop Drawings: Submit to Contracting Officer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Indicate special utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

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C. When required by individual specification sections, provide shop drawings signed and sealed by professional engineer responsible for designing components shown on shop drawings.

1. Include signed and sealed calculations to support design.

2. Submit drawings and calculations in form suitable for submission to and approval by authorities having jurisdiction.

3. Make revisions and provide additional information when required by authorities having jurisdiction.

D. Submit in form of one (1) reproducible transparency one and six (6) opaque reproductions.

1.7 SAMPLES

A. Samples: Submit to Contracting Officer for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B. Samples For Selection as Specified in Product Sections:

1. Submit to Contracting Officer for aesthetic, color, or finish selection.

2. Submit samples of finishes from full range of manufacturers' standard colors, textures, and patterns for selection.

C. Submit samples to illustrate functional and aesthetic characteristics of Products, with integral parts and attachment devices. Coordinate sample submittals for interfacing work. D. Include identification on each sample, with full Project information.

E. Submit number of samples specified in individual specification sections; Contracting Officer will retain one (1) each sample.

F. Reviewed samples which may be used in the Work are indicated in individual specification sections.

G. Samples will not be used for testing purposes unless specifically stated in specification section.

1.8 TEST REPORTS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit test reports for Government review.

B. Submit test reports for information for limited purpose of assessing conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

1.9 CERTIFICATES

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit certification by manufacturer, installation/application subcontractor, or Contractor to Contracting Officer, in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate material or product conforms to or exceeds specified requirements. Submit supporting reference data, affidavits, and certifications as appropriate.

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C. Certificates may be recent or previous test results on material or Product, but must be acceptable to Contracting Officer.

1.10 MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS

A. When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, to Architect/Engineer for delivery to Government in quantities specified for Product Data.

B. Indicate special procedures, perimeter conditions requiring special attention, and special environmental criteria required for application or installation.

PART 2 PRODUCTS - Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION - Not Used

END OF SECTION

Quality Requirements 01 40 00 - 1

SECTION 01 40 00

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Quality control and control of installation.

B. Tolerances.

C. References.

D. Labeling.

E. Testing and inspection services.

F. Manufacturers' field services.

G. Preparation.

1.2 QUALITY CONTROL AND CONTROL OF INSTALLATION

A. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions, and workmanship, to produce Work of specified quality.

B. Comply with manufacturers' instructions, including each step in sequence.

C. When manufacturers' instructions conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from Contracting Officer before proceeding.

D. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

E. Perform Work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify field measurements are as instructed by manufacturer.

G. Secure products in place with positive anchorage devices designed and sized to withstand stresses, vibration, physical distortion, or disfigurement.

1.3 TOLERANCES

A. Monitor fabrication and installation tolerance control of products to produce acceptable Work. Do not permit tolerances to accumulate.

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B. Comply with manufacturers' tolerances. When manufacturers' tolerances conflict with preexisting work, request clarification from PMO before proceeding.

C. Adjust products to appropriate dimensions; position before securing products in place.

1.4 REFERENCES

A. For products or workmanship specified by association, trade, or other consensus standards, comply with requirements of standard, except when more rigid requirements are specified or are required by applicable codes.

B. Conform to reference standard by date of issue current on date of Contract Documents except where specific date is established by code.

C. Obtain copies of standards where required by product specification sections.

D. When specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from PMO before proceeding.

1.5 LABELING

A. Attach label from agency approved by authority having jurisdiction for products, assemblies, and systems required to be labeled by applicable code.

B. Label Information: Include manufacturer's or fabricator's identification, approved agency identification, and the following information, as applicable, on each label.

1. Model number.

2. Serial number.

3. Performance characteristics.

1.6 TESTING AND INSPECTION SERVICES- Not Used

1.7 MANUFACTURES FIELD SERVICES- NOT USED

1.8 PREPARATION- NOT USED

Product Requirements 01 60 00 - 1

SECTION 01 60 00

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Products.

B. Product delivery requirements.

C. Product storage and handling requirements.

D. Equals.

E. New products

1.2 PRODUCTS

A. Furnish products of qualified manufacturers suitable for intended use. Furnish products of each type by single manufacturer unless specified otherwise.

B. Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically permitted by Contract Documents.

C. Furnish interchangeable components from same manufacturer for components being replaced.

1.3 PRODUCT DELIVERY REQUIREMENTS

A. Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer's instructions.

B. Promptly inspect shipments to ensure products comply with requirements, quantities are correct, and products are undamaged.

C. Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

1.4 PRODUCT STORAGE AND HANDLING REQUIREMENTS

A. Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

B. Store with seals and labels intact and legible.

C. Store sensitive products in weather tight, climate controlled, enclosures in an environment favorable to product.

D. For exterior storage of fabricated products, place on sloped supports above ground.

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E. Cover products subject to deterioration with impervious sheet covering. Provide ventilation to prevent condensation and degradation of products.

F. Store loose granular materials on solid flat surfaces in well-drained area. Prevent mixing with foreign matter.

G. Provide equipment and personnel to store products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

H. Arrange storage of products to permit access for inspection. Periodically inspect to verify products are undamaged and are maintained in acceptable condition.

1.5 EQUALS

A. Brand names: Unless otherwise stated in the specifications, the name of a certain brand, make or manufacturer denotes the characteristics, quality, workmanship, economy of operation and suitability for the intended purpose of the article desired, but does not restrict the Contractor to the specific brand, make, or manufacturer; it is set forth to convey to the Contractor the general style, character, type, character and quality of the article specified.

B. Equal materials, equipment or assemblies: Whenever in these Contract Documents, a particular brand, make of material, device or equipment is shown or specified, such brand, make of material, device or equipment shall be regarded merely as a standard. Any other brand, make or manufacturer of a product, assembly or equipment which meets or exceeds the minimum performance characteristics listed in the individual specification section for the specified product, assembly, material, device or equipment will be considered to be an equal to that which is specified, considering quality, capabilities, workmanship, configuration, economy of operation, useful life, compatibility with design of the Work, and suitability for the intended purpose, will be accepted.

C. Substitute materials, equipment or assemblies: The Contractor may propose to substitute a material, product, equipment, or assembly which deviates from the requirements of the Contract Documents but which the Contractor deems will perform the same function and have equal capabilities, service life, economy of operations, and suitability for the intended purpose. The proposal must include any cost differentials proposed. The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative will evaluate any such proposed substitute and provide a recommendation on acceptability. If the proposed substitute is acceptable to the Government, a Change Order will be proposed to the Contractor to accept the substitute and to deduct the cost of any redesign fees and proposed cost savings from the Contract price. The Government shall have the right to limit or to reject substitutions at its sole discretion.

D. The Contractor shall be responsible for making all changes in the Work necessary to adapt and accommodate any equal or substitute product which it uses. The necessary changes shall be made at the Contractor's expense.

1.6 NEW PRODUCTS

A. Provide new products unless specifically require or permitted by the Contract Documents.

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B. Do not use products having any of the following characteristics:

1. Made using or containing CFC’s or HCFC’s

C. Provide interchangeable components of the same manufacture for components being replaced.

D. Cord and Plug: Furnish minimum 6-foot cord and plug including grounding connector for connection to electric wiring system. Cord of longer length is specified in individual specification sections.

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SECTION 01 70 00

EXECUTION AND CLOSEOUT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SECTION INCLUDES

A. Closeout procedures.

B. Final cleaning.

C. Starting of systems.

D. Demonstration and instructions.

E. Testing, adjusting and balancing.

F. Protecting installed construction.

G. Project record documents.

H. Operation and maintenance data.

I. Manual for materials and finishes.

J. Manual for equipment and systems.

K. Spare parts and maintenance products. L. Product warranties and product bonds.

1.2 CLOSEOUT PROCEDURES

A. Submit written certification that Contract Documents have been reviewed, Work has been inspected, and that Work is complete in accordance with Contract Documents and ready for Contracting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative review. B. Provide submittals to Contracting Officer.

C. Submit final Application for Payment identifying total adjusted Contract Sum, previous payments, sum remaining due and submit release of claims.

D. Government will take possession and occupy all individual facilities upon their completion.

1.3 FINAL CLEANING

A. Execute final cleaning by individual facility upon completion of said facility.

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B. Clean equipment and fixtures to sanitary condition with cleaning materials appropriate to surface and material being cleaned.

C. Replace filters of operating equipment.

D. Clean site: sweep paved areas, rake clean landscaped surfaces.

E. Remove waste and surplus materials, rubbish, and construction facilities from site.

1.4 STARTING OF SYSTEMS

A. Coordinate schedule for start-up of various equipment and systems.

B. Notify PMO seven days prior to start-up of each item.

C. Verify each piece of equipment or system has been checked for properly.

D. Verify tests, meter readings, and specified electrical characteristics agree with those required by equipment or system manufacturer.

E. Verify wiring and support components for equipment are complete and tested.

F. Execute start-up under supervision of applicable manufacturer's representative or Contractors' personnel in accordance with manufacturers' instructions.

G. When specified in individual specification Sections, require manufacturer to provide authorized representative to be present at site to inspect, check, and approve equipment or system installation prior to start-up, and to supervise placing equipment or system in operation.

H. Submit written reports in accordance with Section 01 33 00 - Submittal Procedures that equipment or system has been properly installed and is functioning correctly.

1.5 DEMONSTRATION AND INSTRUCTIONS

A. Demonstrate start-up, operation, control, adjustment, trouble-shooting, servicing, maintenance, and shutdown of each item of equipment and systems at an agreed time and at a designated location.

B. Demonstration of project equipment and systems shall be performed by qualified personnel approved by the manufacturer.

C. For equipment or systems requiring seasonal operation, perform demonstration for other season within six months. Payments for demonstrations of seasonal equipment shall be withheld until performance of the demonstrations have been completed for the equipment involved.

D. Utilize operation and maintenance manuals as basis for instruction. Review contents of manual with Government's personnel in detail to explain all aspects of operation and maintenance.

E. Prepare and insert additional data in operations and maintenance manuals when need for additional data becomes apparent during instruction.

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F. Required instruction time for each item of equipment and system is specified in individual sections.

1.6 TESTING, ADJUSTING AND BALANCING

A. Perform testing, adjusting, and balancing.

B. Perform services specified in Section 23 05 93.

C. Reports shall be submitted to Contracting Officer indicating observations and results of tests and indicating compliance or non-compliance with requirements of Contract Documents.

D. Re-testing and submittal of test reports, if required to meet…