RFP 040ADV-24-R-0010.pdf

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

OFFEROR TO COMPLETE BLOCKS 12, 17, 23, 24, & 30

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PR-24-GPO-1949

2. CONTRACT NO. 3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER 5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

040ADV-24-R-0010

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE

DATE 07/17/2024

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

SAE JEONG

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (No collect calls)

8. OFFER DUE DATE/

LOCAL TIME

09/05/2024

9. ISSUED BY CODE GPO 10. THIS ACQUISITION IS UNRESTRICTED OR SET ASIDE: 0 % FOR:

GPO

732 North Capitol St NW

SMALL BUSINESS WOMEN-OWNED SMALL BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

Washington, DC, 20401, US HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM

EDWOSB

8 (A)

NAICS:

SIZE STANDARD:

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINA-

TION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

12. DISCOUNT TERMS

13a. THIS CONTRACT IS A

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

RFQ IFB RFP

15. DELIVER TO

See Schedule

CODE 16. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

Same As Issuing Office

GPO

17a. CONTRACTOR/

OFFEROR

CODE FACILITY

CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY CODE

TELEPHONE NO.

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN 18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

OFFER BELOW IS CHECKED SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

(Use Reverse and/or Attach Additional Sheets as Necessary)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA 26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT (For Govt. Use Only)

27a. SOLICITATION INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 52.212-1, 52.212-4. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 52.212-3 AND 52.212-5 ARE ATTACHED. ADDENDA

27b. CONTRACT/PURCHASE ORDER INCORPORATES BY REFERENCE MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 52.212-4. MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION REGULATION (MMAR) 52.212-5 IS ATTACHED. ADDENDA

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

ARE ARE NOT ATTACHED

28. CONTRACTOR IS REQUIRED TO SIGN THIS DOCUMENT AND RETURN

COPIES TO ISSUING OFFICE. CONTRACTOR AGREES TO FURNISH AND

DELIVER ALL ITEMS SET FORTH OR OTHERWISE IDENTIFIED ABOVE AND ON ANY

ADDITIONAL SHEETS SUBJECT TO THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SPECIFIED

29. AWARD OF CONTRACT: REF. OFFER

DATED . . YOUR OFFER ON SOLICITATION

(BLOCK 5), INCLUDING ANY ADDITIONS OR CHANGES WHICH ARE

SET FORTH HEREIN, IS ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS:

30a. SIGNATURE OF OFFEROR/CONTRACTOR 31a. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA (SIGNATURE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 30c. DATE SIGNED 31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print) 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012)

Prescribed by GSA - MATERIALS MANAGEMENT ACQUISITION

REGULATION (MMAR) (48 CFR) 53.212

The Government Publishing Office (GPO) intends to issue a firm fixed price contract for Construction Management Services with Section B of this solicitation.

The Government anticipates awarding this contract on a trade-off basis with a Firm Fixed Price Contract to the responsive offeror meeting all the requirements of the Request for Proposal

(RFP).

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

See Schedule

The Request For Proposal (RFP) submitted shall include the following:

1. Pricing: Provide a firm fixed price for Construction Management Service

2. System for Award Management (SAM) registration info.

3. Vendor address and Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Number

4. Vendor Point of Contact

5. POC email address and phone number

The Request For Proposal (RFP) must be submitted to the Contract Specialist, Sae Jeong at sjeong@gpo.gov and the Contracting Officer, Troy White at twhite@gpo.gov no later than close of business eastern std. time.

32a. QUANTITY IN COLUMN 21 HAS BEEN

RECEIVED INSPECTED ACCEPTED, AND CONFORMS TO THE CONTRACT, EXCEPT AS NOTED:

32b. SIGNATURE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32c. DATE 32d. PRINTED NAME AND TITLE OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT

REPRESENTATIVE

32e. MAILING ADDRESS OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE 32f. TELPHONE NUMBER OF AUTHORZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

32g. E-MAIL OF AUTHORIZED GOVERNMENT REPRESENTATIVE

33. SHIP NUMBER 34. VOUCHER NUMBER 35. AMOUNT VERIFIED

CORRECT FOR

36. PAYMENT

COMPLETE PARTIAL FINAL

37. CHECK NUMBER

PARTIAL FINAL

38. S/R ACCOUNT NO. 39. S/R VOUCHER NUMBER 40. PAID BY

41a. I CERTIFY THIS ACCOUNT IS CORRECT AND PROPER FOR PAYMENT 42a. RECEIVED BY (Print)

41b. SIGNATURE AND TITLE OF CERTIFYING OFFICER 41c. DATE

42b. RECEIVED AT (Location)

42c. DATE REC'D (YY/MM/DD) 42d. TOTAL CONTAINERS

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 2/2012) BACK

Contents

PART I THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J - ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFEROR . ………………………...66

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

PART I THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

Listing of Incorporated Purchase Requisitions

Incorporated Purchase Requisition Numbers: PR-24-GPO-1949

B.1 PURPOSE

The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is located at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401. GPO provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, Federal Depository Libraries, and the American Public. The Government intends to award a single indefinite delivery indefinite quantity (IDIQ) ordering vehicle for the labor, materials, tools, supervision, equipment, and all operations necessary to accomplish all the requirements for construction management support services for projects performed by third-party contractors at various stages of the project life cycle. These services are intended to augment GPO’s internal project management capabilities that are not currently available for projects of varying complexity.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) type contract consistent with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 16.504.

For CLINs 0001 through 0021, the Government will issue Task Orders that are Firm-Fixed Price (FFP) type consistent with the Materials Management Acquisition Regulation (MMAR) 16.202.

The labor categories shown in the table below are to be fully burdened hourly labor rates. The contractor shall furnish all labor and equipment necessary to perform all work in accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in the contract, including all attachments. These rates are contractually binding ceiling rates. The contractor may propose lower rates for any task order but shall not exceed the maximum rate. The quantities specified are estimates to be used solely for evaluation purposes. Offerors have the flexibility to combine duties across different labor categories as long as the essential functions are covered. If the offeror chooses to combine duties, the offeror must explicitly state this in the proposal, including a detailed explanation of how the combined roles will meet all project requirements.

*Estimated Hours Quantity: These hours are for sampling purposes. An offeror may propose their own estimated hours.

Below is the list of required labor categories with their estimated hours:

CLINs Labor Category *Estimated Hours Quantity Hourly Rate Total 0001 Contract Executive 500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0002 Senior Construction Manager 2000 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0003 Construction Manager 1000 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0004 Scheduler/Planner 500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0005 Commissioning Manager 1500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0006 Commissioning Agent 2000

$TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0007 Quality Assurance Manager 1500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0008 Project Controls Engineer 2000

$TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0009 Claims Analyst 100 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0010 Cost Estimator 400 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0011 Safety Inspector 400 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0012 Mechanical Inspector 2500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0013 Electrical Inspector 1800 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0014 Structural Inspector 2000 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0015 Elevator Inspector 150 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0016 Concrete/Masonry Inspector 500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

0017 General Engineer 100 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0018 Welding Inspector 1500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0019 General Inspector 1500 $TBC(O) $TBC(O) 0020 Project Escorts 200 $TBC(O) $TBC(O)

*TBC(O): To Be Completed by Offeror *TBD: To Be Determined

CLINs Description Total Cost

Other Direct Cost

Other Direct Costs (ODC) Charges for travel will be reimbursed as direct costs provided in the contract. To be reimbursed, invoices including ODC must provide a detailed breakdown of the actual expenditures invoiced. The contractor must keep the originals of all invoices. GPO reserves the right to request evidence of the original receipts. The copies of all receipts must be part of the submitted invoice and be submitted within 30 calendar days of occurring expense. The Government will only reimburse costs that meet the standards for allowability under MMAR 31.201- 2.

$TBD

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for each task order, detailing the materials, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

CLINs Description Total Cost

Commissioning and Testing Services

$TBD

C.4.3.1. The contractor may be tasked to provide the services in house or through an independent organization to perform these functions. These services shall include providing professional and technical expertise for start-up, testing and balancing, calibration, and certification of systems within a facility. The Contractor shall be able to provide any level of commissioning needed from total support to specialty services. Commissioning services may require start-up planning, forecasting start-up duration, estimating start-up costs, determining start-up objectives, organizing start-up teams and team assignments, testing building system components, and conducting performance tests. All such work must be authorized in advance by the Government and conform to GPO Division 1 specifications.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for each task order, detailing the materials, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

CLINs Description Total Cost

Testing Services

$TBD

C.4.3.2. The contractor may be tasked to provide the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services. The services may include, but are not limited to, testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations. All such work must be authorized in advance by the Government and conform to GPO Division 1 specifications. The Contractor shall monitor all independent testing services procured under this contract, and immediately notify the COR in writing of any inadequate processes and materials not meeting construction requirements.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for each task order, detailing the materials, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

CLINs Description Total Cost

24 $TBD

Claims Services

C.4.5. The contractor may be tasked to provide claims services for specific projects when required by the Government. Claims services will be provided using the applicable hourly rates. Claims services will provide technical support (not legal support) for disputed matters once a third-party contractor has made a written demand for relief under the contract to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the dispute’s provisions of the construction contract. A claim does not solely arise from the occurrence of a dispute or controversy. Upon request from the COR the CMS contractor shall review claims and disputes from third-party contractors and render all assistance required by the Government which may include the following:

• Prepare reports with information necessary to defend against claims and resolve disputes.

• Prepare appeal files.

• Participate in meetings or negotiations with claimants.

• Appear in legal proceedings.

• Prepare cost estimates for use in claims negotiations.

• Prepare risk assessments for claims exposure.

• Deliver technical findings for each Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) or claim and draft replies for government personnel.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for each task order, detailing the materials, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

CLINs Description Total Cost

Additional Services

$TBD

C.4.6. The contractor may be tasked to provide additional services including providing specialty consultants and experts. Additional services, such as those listed below, will be ordered via a task order, and will be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

• Special consultant or inspection services, such as assessment or monitoring of hazardous, toxic, or radioactive materials.

• Perform site surveys when required.

• Perform constructability reviews of third-party designs.

• Perform review of shop drawings as directed by the COR.

Note: A comprehensive price breakdown is required for each task order, detailing the materials, equipment, and other relevant expenses.

B.3 MINIMUM ORDER GUARANTEE

The IDIQ minimum guarantee in the amount of $1,000.00 will be to be applied with the first Delivery Order (DO) or the Task Order (TO) that is issued. GPO is required to order and the Contractor is required to furnish the minimum order amount of supplies and services.

Individual Delivery Orders/Task Orders will obligate funds to cover the work required under those Orders. There is no guarantee on the number of Delivery Orders/Task Orders that the contractor will receive or the amount of money beyond the minimum order guarantee set forth in the contract. Following this initial obligation, individual Delivery Orders/Task Orders will obligate funds to cover the work required under each Delivery Order/Task Order.

B.4 MAXIMUM CONTRACT CEILING

This is a single-award Indefinite Delivery and Indefinite Quantity Contract with a ceiling price of $10,000,000.00 for Construction Management Services. The maximum aggregate dollar value of Delivery Orders and Task Orders awarded to the contractor must not exceed the contract ceiling.

B.5 LABOR RATE CHANGES

The labor rates are fixed for all contract years. However, the Contractor may submit a proposal adjusting the labor rates and/or indirect rates (if applicable) at any time during the life of this contract. The Government will review these proposals and determine if the revised rates are realistic and in the best interest of the Government. If the rates are accepted, the Government will modify the contract by incorporating the new rates into the contract.

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

Executive Summary

C.1 Background

The solicitation sets for the requirements for proposals for an INDEFINITE DELIVERY, INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ) contract for the labor, materials, tools, supervision, equipment, and all operations necessary to accomplish all the requirements for construction management support services for projects performed by third-party contractors at various stages of the project life cycle. These services are intended to augment GPO’s internal project management capabilities that are not currently available for projects of varying complexity.

C.2 SCOPE

The Government Publishing Office requires construction management support services at various stages of project life cycle for projects performed by third-party contractors. These services are intended to augment GPO’s internal project management capabilities. The contractor shall be responsible to supply, as determined by individual task orders, certain classes of personnel to be selected by GPO for assignment to support individual projects. These may be individuals or teams of people and will vary on an as-needed basis. Task orders will provide Scope of Work, including required services, Period of Performance, and special instructions.

Classifications of individuals or teams include construction-industry specific specialties such as:

• Construction Manager

• Inspector

• Project Control Engineer

• Scheduler/Planner

• Cost Estimator

• Commissioning Manager

• Claims Analyst

• Professional Engineer

GPO requires construction management services to assist GPO facilities division manage a third-party contractor in the renovation of GPO Building D.

The CMS contractor will maintain a team with the capability and expertise to manage and coordinate the construction of the project. It is expected the CMS contractor will assign to such a team, as needed, Constructions Managers, Quality Assurance Inspectors, Cost Estimators, Schedulers, Commissioning Agents, and multi-disciplinary Engineers and any other such personnel as required. The CMS team will serve as a collaborative member of the project team by providing leadership and expertise throughout all phases of the project. The CMS team shall represent the interests of the GPO and provide GPO with proactive management advice regarding the project; how to achieve best value in the work, necessary actions, schedule control, alternative ideas, problems/claim/dispute prevention and resolution, Quality Assurance, and cost control.

The CMS contractor shall review the scope of the construction contract and propose a project management plan and a construction management team to ensure the construction project is delivered on time and according to the drawings and specifications. The services outlined below or specified in other parts of this document, or its related attachments shall not be deemed to constitute a comprehensive specification having the effect of excluding construction related services not specifically mentioned. The CMS team key personnel will be identified in section C.12. Other team members with specialized knowledge may be required at different phases of the project as different Definable Features of Work are undertaken.

C.3 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Place of Performance is located at:

United States Government Publishing Office Buildings A, B, C, and D 732 North Capital Street NW Washington DC 20002

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Government intends to award an Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity contract (IDIQ) for this requirement with a 5-year ordering period during which individual task orders may be issued/awarded under the master IDIQ contract. The ordering period for the base year shall begin upon the date of contract award.

C.5 PURPOSE OF THIS SERVICE OR MATERIAL

The purpose of this solicitation is to give notice to the public for construction management services at Government Publishing Office (GPO).

C.6 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

All required documents are provided in Section J List of attachments.

C.7 GOVERNMENT OWNED AND FURNISHED EQUIPMENT

GPO furnished equipment will be identified at the task order level.

Note: This is the brief version of the Statement of Work (SOW). At the end of this page, a detailed version of the Statement of Work (SOW) will be provided.

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Construction Management Services

Statement of Work (SOW)

Government Publishing Office (GPO)

C.1 PROJECT TITLE

Construction Management Services (CMS)

C.2 BACKGROUND

The United States Government Publishing Office (GPO) is located at 732 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC 20401. GPO provides publishing and dissemination services for the official and authentic government publications to Congress, Federal Agencies, Federal Depository Libraries, and the American Public.

The intent of this requirement is to augment GPO’s current project management division with personnel and capabilities that are not currently available for projects of varying complexity. GPO operations center around manufacturing and many projects are in support of that mission. Types of projects can include but shall not be limited to Data Center modifications or new construction, Chiller plant or air handler upgrades/ replacements, constructing ISO certified manufacturing clean rooms, office space renovations, building infrastructure and envelope renovations/modernizations/replacements, building automation system installations/modifications, and office space renovations.

C.3 SCOPE OF WORK

The Government Publishing Office requires construction management support services at various stages of project life cycle for projects performed by third-party contractors. These services are intended to augment GPO’s internal project management capabilities. The contractor shall be responsible to supply, as determined by individual task orders, certain classes of personnel to be selected by GPO for assignment to support individual projects. These may be individuals or teams of people and will vary on an as-needed basis. Task orders will provide Scope of Work, including required services, Period of Performance, and special instructions.

Classifications of individuals or teams include construction-industry specific specialties such as:

• Construction Manager

• Inspector

• Project Control Engineer

• Scheduler/Planner

• Cost Estimator

• Commissioning Manager

• Claims Analyst

• Professional Engineer

C.4 TASKS

Section C.4 outlines possible services GPO may require. Exact services requested will be determined at the task order level.

C.4.1 Preconstruction Services

All procurement activities will be carried out by GPO Acquisitions. The contractor may be required to provide support services listed in C.4.1.1 and C.4.1.2 during the procurement phase.

C.4.1.1 Cost Estimating Services

The contractor may be tasked to provide cost estimators to prepare accurate multi-trade estimates of time, money, materials, and labor required to construct or renovate complex buildings or systems. Prepare Cost evaluations for designs and construction proposals.

C.4.1.2 Schedule Development and Analysis

Contractor may be tasked to provide scheduler/analyst to create, maintain, update, analyze and/or report on project schedules. Optimize project schedules and mitigate delays. Create and implement CPM baseline schedule with Primavera or other software approved by the Government.

C.4.2 Construction Services

C.4.2.1 Construction Management Services

Contractor may be tasked to provide construction/project managers who will work with the Government COR and act as an owner representative and lead contracted Project Support Services team to complete projects per contractual terms. Duties may include but not limited to:

• Manage and coordinate contractor activities to include contractor requests, constructions activities, contractor access requests, delivery requests,

• Schedule and conduct progress meetings as instructed by COR. Contractor will maintain meeting minutes.

• Review construction schedules in Microsoft Project or other scheduling software as directed by the COR. The contractor shall review baseline schedule, monthly schedule updates, recovery schedules and provide input to GPO for durations, activity sequencing and cost loading.

• Monitor technical work of contractor.

• Perform Quality Assurance to monitor third party contractor activities. Construction manager will manage overall QA effort when working with a team of inspectors.

• Risk management and mitigation.

• Report to and provide status and progress updates to COR.

• Oversee and coordinate all administrative workflow between GPO and third-party contractors.

• Review and verify third-party contractor requests for payment. Review of payments will be based on the construction contractors itemized schedule of values or CPM cost loaded schedule. Submit recommendations concerning approvals to the COR.

• Manage construction documentation. Utilize Government specified project management software for document management, schedule, and budget updates.

• Document Construction Issues/Resolution.

• Report Safety Issues.

• Prepare change order packages.

• Report Hazardous Material.

• Track contract deficiencies, punch lists and warranty items.

• Interface/Coordinate work with GPO Facilities Management.

• Monitor project financial data and budgetary cost accounting.

• Provide technical reviews for test reports, drawings, submittals, RFI’s etc.

• Assist Government in handling disputed project issues. Provide input and prepare correspondence.

• Assist the COR in ensuring that all documents required for project close-out are submitted by the

Construction Contractor at the conclusion of each construction project. Standard services include the resolution of remaining punch list items, processing of remaining or new change orders.

• and all other work included in the contract. In addition, the CMS Contractor shall compile all closeout documents.

C.4.2.2 Inspection services

The contractor may be tasked to provide inspectors for various construction related trades to act as quality assurance representatives for GPO who will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing specialized field inspection for designated discipline as well as other related disciplines. Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate; monitor labor and safety requirements; complete written inspection reports, photo document elements of work, records of defects; and omissions; and similar activities.

C.4.2.3 Project Controls

The contractor may be tasked to provide project controls personnel to assess, process and maintain records of all contracts related documents and correspondence. Draft recommended responses and actions for COR for project actions such as RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch-lists, etc. Analyze construction trends, monitor deliverables, and provide overall administrative functions. Utilize Government specified project management software for document management, schedule, and budget updates.

C.4.3 Commissioning and Testing Services

C.4.3.1 Commissioning, Recommissioning and Retro-Commissioning Services

The contractor may be tasked to provide the services in house or through an independent organization to perform these functions. These services shall include providing professional and technical expertise for start-up, testing and balancing, calibration, and certification of systems within a facility. The Contractor shall be able to provide any level of commissioning needed from total support to specialty services. Commissioning services may require start-up planning, forecasting start-up duration, estimating start-up costs, determining start-up objectives, organizing start-up teams and team assignments, testing building system components, and conducting performance tests. All such work must be authorized in advance by the Government and conform to GPO Division 1 specifications.

C.4.3.2 Testing Services

The contractor may be tasked to provide the services of an independent testing agency/laboratory to perform project specific quality control testing and inspection services. The services may include, but are not limited to, testing/inspection of soils, concrete, precast concrete connections, steel, steel decking, applied fireproofing, roofing, curtain walls/glazing, and elevator installations. All such work must be authorized in advance by the Government and conform to GPO Division 1 specifications. The Contractor shall monitor all independent testing services procured under this contract, and immediately notify the COR in writing of any inadequate processes and materials not meeting construction requirements.

C.4.4 Project Escorting

The contractor may be tasked with escorting third-party contractors within GPO facilities. These escorting services may be performed as an additional duty for Project Support Services team members or GPO may request full time construction escorts.

C.4.5 Claims Services

The contractor may be tasked to provide claims services for specific projects when required by the Government.

Claims services will be provided using the applicable hourly rates. Claims services will provide technical support (not legal support) for disputed matters once a third-party contractor has made a written demand for relief under the contract to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the dispute’s provisions of the construction contract. A claim does not solely arise from the occurrence of a dispute or controversy. Upon request from the COR the CMS contractor shall review claims and disputes from third-party contractors and render all assistance required by the Government which may include the following:

• Prepare reports with information necessary to defend against claims and resolve disputes.

• Prepare appeal files.

• Participate in meetings or negotiations with claimants.

• Appear in legal proceedings.

• Prepare cost estimates for use in claims negotiations.

• Prepare risk assessments for claims exposure.

• Deliver technical findings for each Requests for Equitable Adjustments (REA) or claim and draft replies for government personnel.

C.4.6 Additional Services

The contractor may be tasked to provide additional services including providing specialty consultants and experts.

Additional services, such as those listed below, will be ordered via a task order, and will be approved in advance by the Contracting Officer.

• Special consultant or inspection services, such as assessment or monitoring of hazardous, toxic, or radioactive materials.

• Perform site surveys when required.

• Perform constructability reviews of third-party designs.

• Perform review of shop drawings as directed by the COR.

C.5 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.5.1 Staffing

The numbers, types and functional involvement of the CMS contractor’s personnel may very on an as-needed basis, however, the contractors staff commitment is required throughout the project as accepted in its proposal.

The contractor must manage its staff commitments during fluctuations in external workload. Any changes in staffing must conform to the labor category requirements detailed in section C.15. The contractor shall perform any tasks when requested by the Government as appropriate to ensure that required work or services are performed within budget, conform with all applicable requirements, and are completed as early as possible but no later than directed by the COR.

The contractor is required to provide at minimum forty-eight (48) hours of advance notice for any scheduled staff absences and shall be prepared, if directed by the COR, to provide a temporary replacement until the regular staff member returns. Replacement staff shall be of equivalent qualification and approved by the COR.

No increase in contract pricing will be allowed when substitutions are authorized by the COR.

C.5.2 Extent of Services

Services which the contractor is required to provide include those described or specified in this SOW and supporting attachments. The services described or specified shall not be deemed to constitute a comprehensive list of all construction services excluding services not specifically mentioned. The contractor is required to furnish all services necessary to fulfill the requirements set out in this contract.

C.5.3 Responsibilities

The contractor will not be held responsible for:

• Design deficiencies

• Defective construction provided the CMS contractor performed all due diligence to make reasonably certain that construction conformed with applicable construction plans and specifications.

• Schedule delays and overruns provided the CMS contractor took all reasonable measures to anticipate and minimize problems and delays that would impact the completion of construction by scheduled dates.

C.5.4 Personnel Supervision

This is not a personal services contract and representatives of the Government are not authorized to supervise the CMS contractors’ personnel. GPO personnel are authorized to provide non-supervisory direction and guidance. The CMS contractor shall not directly supervise any of GPO’s contractors. The CMS contractor is authorized to provide non-supervisory direction and guidance in the capacity of construction managers and quality assurance. The contractor shall advise the COR on any issues that arise.

C.5.5 Technology

GPO will provide a computer with network access and workspace if required for the performance of duties to be identified in each task order for requested onsite personnel. All contractor personnel shall have a contractor provided business cell phone. Contractors in a construction management, quality assurance or inspection role shall have the ability to take electronic photos for project documentation.

C.5.6 Third Party Pricing

When tasked to procure the services of a third-party vendor the CMS contractor shall provide at a minimum of two quotes for the Government to evaluate. Pricing shall be transparent, and quotes will detail vendor charges as well as CMS contractor overhead and profit.

C.6 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS, POLICIES AND STANDARDS

The contractor shall not deviate from any of the above listed documents without express written approval of the Contracting Officer.

• GPO Division 1 Specifications

C.7 DELIBERABLES AND DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Additional deliverables may be specified at the task order level.

C.7.1 Deliverables Table

Deliverable Type Delivery Method

Delivery Date/Frequency

Kick-Off Meeting Briefing MS Teams

14 days after contract award

Transition Plan Document Digital 90 days prior to completion of final order period

Project Management Plan

Document Digital Due at bid submission

Progress Reports and Records

Report Digital TBD at task order level

Government Furnished Equipment / Property (GFE/GFP) Inventory Report

Report Digital 3 days after request

C.7.2 Kick-off Meeting

The contractor shall present a kick-off meeting within fourteen (14) days after contract award. The presentation shall include an overview of the project team, scope of work, deliverables, transition activities, communication approach, initial risks, and next steps.

C.7.3 Transition Plan

In the event the incumbent does not win the award the contractor shall be responsible to transition out of all technical activities identified in the requirement during the final awarded period of performance. The contractor shall submit the transition out plan no later than three (3) months prior to the completion of the final period of performance. The transition out plan shall be approved by the COR. Include the below technical activities in the transition in plan.

• Inventory and transfer of all Government Furnished Equipment and Property.

• Submit all contract deliverables to date including designs, documents, briefings, reports, and spreadsheets.

• The contractor shall fully support the transition of all contract requirements to the successor to ensure no disruption in services.

C.7.4 Project Management Plan

Management plan – Offerors are required to submit a Management Plan with their proposal. The plan shall clearly outline and explain their management approach. The plan will detail how they will facilitate services taking into consideration varying project size and scope and service standards required. It should clearly demonstrate the offerors knowledge and expertise managing construction projects in commercial or federal properties of different size and scope. The offeror shall demonstrate its knowledge of impediments typical to construction services and offerors methods to identify and mitigate these issues. Additionally, the plan shall identify at minimum the following:

• Scheduling and assignment of key personnel and their roles in managing the provided services.

o A description of the offeror’s workforce and how it’s personnel will be mobilized to ensure that sufficient qualified personnel will be available. This description should indicate roles that will be filled with offerors own personnel vs sub-contractors.

o Provide an outline on staffing and scheduling if the Agency issues multiple Task Orders.

o How the Offeror’s key personnel will manage and coordinate with Agency personnel.

• Quality Assurance Plan must identify an acceptable approach to manage quality of a third-party contractors’ efforts. Describe in detail how the offeror will assure the quality of the construction contractors work is in accordance with the construction contract documents. The QA Plan shall clearly outline how the offeror will plan, coordinate, and manage and provide corrective action for deficiencies.

C.7.5 Progress Reports and Records

Status reports, progress reports and test reports; details and frequency will be determined at the task order level.

The contractor will keep accurate and detailed computerized/written records of progress on each task order during all stages. Submit electronic progress reports to the COR including information concerning the work of other contractors. Document initiatives taken by the CMS Contractor to preclude delays, percentages of completion, number and amounts of modifications and claims, analyses of the schedule, and other analyses necessary to compare actual performance with planned performance. The CMS Contractor must use any applicable GPO forms and standard GPO procedures.

Provide computer generated progress schedules, with updates reflecting actual progress of the project against previously projected progress, if required. Make periodic reports when and as required by the COR. These reports will typically include CPM schedule analysis, all Change Orders issued to that point in time, and narratives addressing potential impacts.

C.7.6 Government Furnished Equipment/Property Reports

Upon request by the COR, the contractor shall provide an inventory report of all GFE/GFP within three (3) days. The report shall include asset tag information, serial number, assigned resource, primary office location, the date issued, and a description of the asset, or as specified by the COR. Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding government property in their possession.

C.7.7 Instructions for Deliverables

The contractor shall provide all deliverables via electronic methods, unless directed by the COR to provide hard copies, for review, approval, and appropriate action. Electronic copies shall be delivered via email attachment to the CO and COR as appropriate. The electronic copies shall be compatible with Microsoft Office or other applications as appropriate and mutually agreed to by the parties. Once created, deliverables and work products are considered the property of the Federal Government.

Deliverables shall be deemed acceptable if the document adequately covers all required topics, meets general quality measures, and is professionally prepared in terms of accuracy, clarity, format, and timeliness. Quality measures, as set forth below, shall be applied to each work product received from the contractor.

• Accuracy: Documents shall be accurate in presentation, content, and style.

• Clarity: Documents shall be clear and concise.

• Format: Documents shall be transmitted via mutually agreed upon media; and

• Timeliness: Documents shall be submitted on or before scheduled due date.

C.8 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT/PROPERTY (GFE/GFP)

GPO will furnish laptop computers to be used while personnel are onsite. Personnel requiring the use of computers to complete tasks or communicate with GPO shall be issued GPO laptop and email address and network access. The COR may designate workspaces within GPO facilities for contractor personnel to use while on site.

C.9 CONTRACT TYPE

The contract type for this requirement an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Contract with Firm Fixed Price. Task order contract type will be up to the discretion of the Contracting Officer.

C.10 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The period of performance for this requirement is anticipated to be 5 years.

C.11 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE/HOURS OF OPERATIONS

Work under this requirement shall be performed at GPO owned or leased properties unless otherwise stated in writing by the Contracting Officer. Work hours are to be determined at the task order level and will generally attempt to minimize the impact to building occupants. Exceptions can be made on a case-by-case basis with written approval of the COR.

C.12 OTHER DIRECT COSTS (ODC)

The contractor may be required to buy specialized test equipment to support the requirements outlined in the SOW.

Such equipment and supplies must be approved by the COR in advance for reimbursement and shall remain the property of the Government.

The contractor may be required to procure outside services to fulfill the requirements of the contract including but not limited to Commissioning services or specialty testing. These costs must be submitted to the CO and COR for review and approval prior to the start of work to be reimbursed.

C.13 KEY PERSONNEL

The Government has identified the need for four (4) key personnel under Project Support Services requirement. The contractor shall propose a Construction Executive and three (3) Construction/Project Managers who meets the required skills outlined below. All key personnel should exhibit critical soft skills including:

• Excellent active listening and verbal communication skills;

• Strong business writing ability;

• Flexible and adaptable attitude;

• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, demands, and timelines;

• Ability to elicit cooperation from a wide variety of stakeholders; and

• Ability to discuss technical issues with non-technical, executive-level government officials.

An individual task order may require separately designated key personnel. Experience and qualifications shall be detailed at the task order level. All personnel shall have the minimum experience identified in section C.14 Labor Categories and must be approved by the COR.

Contractors shall follow guidance outlined in 48 CFR 2052.215-70 Key Personnel, for the substitution of key personnel for the duration of this contract.

C.13.1 Contract Executive

The contractor shall provide a Contract Executive for the duration of this contract. This person is responsible for overall administration of the Construction Management Services Contract acting as the principal point of contact between the contractor and the Contracting Officer Representative and Contracting Officer. Coordinates contractor efforts for the fulfillment of contractual functions. The Contract Executive shall provide general oversight of the contract and is not anticipated to be present fulltime on individual task orders.

Required Skills/Experience:

• The selected individual will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field and a minimum 15 years’ experience in construction or project management.

• It is preferred that the selected individual will have at minimum one of the following license or certifications: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.E), American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture license.

• USACE Construction Quality Management certification is required within 30 days after contract award.

C.13.2 Senior Construction Manager

The contractor shall submit at minimum three (3) Construction/Project Managers. These individuals will work with the COR and act as owner’s representative, leading contracted project support team to execute GPO’s goals and objectives and complete projects per contractual terms.

• The selected individual will possess a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field and a minimum 10 years’ experience in construction or project management or 15 years’ in lieu of education.

• It is preferred that the selected individual will have at minimum one of the following license or certifications: Certified Construction Manager (CCM), Project Management Professional (PMP), Professional Engineer (P.E), American Institute of Architects (AIA) Architecture license.

• USACE Construction Quality Management certification is required within 30 days after contract award.

C.14 SECURITY

GPO Headquarters building is a secure facility. Valid identification is required for entry. Contractors will be required to obtain a GPO identification badge prior to performance of work. This involves submitting required badging request and submitting to fingerprinting and background checks. For contractors not requiring recurring access a GPO visitor badge will be required. The contractor will exchange their valid state or federal ID for the visitor badge while on site.

A contractor with a visitor badge must be escorted at all times while on site.

All contractors are required to always wear badges visible. GPO may choose to provide access to onsite parking for a daily parking fee at the discretion of the COR.

C.15 LABOR CATEGORIES

Requirements for labor categories for the unit pricing are defined below.

Labor Title Responsibilities Minimum Experienc e

Minimum Education

Required Certifications

Construction Executive

Responsible for overall administration of the CMS contract. Will act as the principal point of contact for GPO. Coordinates CMS contractors’ efforts, general direction and accomplishment of contractual functions

15yrs

Bachelor’s degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field.

CCM, PMP,

AIA, P.E.

preferred, USACE QCM, OSHA 30

Senior

Manager

Work with COR and lead CMS team for duration of projects to execute GPO’s goals and objectives and complete projects per contractual terms. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and review project management activities.

10yrs degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field. Waived for 15 years’ experience in a similar role.

CCM, PMP,

AIA, P.E.

preferred, Manager

Works with COR to execute GPO’s goals and objectives and complete projects per contractual terms. Plans, organizes, directs, coordinates and review project management activities.

5yrs degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field. Waived for 10 years’

Creates, maintains, updates, analyzes and reports on construction project schedules.

Optimize project schedule to mitigate

7yrs degree in

Engineering, Scheduler/ Planner schedule delays. Analyze schedule related claims and change orders. Create and implement CPM baseline schedule with Primavera or other software approved by the

Architecture Construction, Project Management or Business

Management.

Commissioning Manager

Provides project oversight for requested commissioning activities. Experience with commercial Mechanical, Electrical and Plumbing systems. Experience should include construction, maintenance, testing and balancing, building automations systems and troubleshooting. Acts as commissioning authority during construction, TAB verifications, functional performance testing and final reporting. Coordinates and manages commissioning with third party contractors.

degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management

Certified Commissioning

Professional preferred.

Project Controls Engineer

Process and maintain all contract related records in Government specified project management software and One Drive.

Draft recommended responses and actions for COR for project actions such as RFIs, submittals, change orders, punch-lists, etc.

Analyze construction trends, monitor deliverables and provide administrative functions.

2yrs

Claims Analyst

Prepare reports with supporting information to resolve disputes or defend against claims.

Prepare appeal files and participate in negotiations or meetings with claimants.

Appear in legal proceedings. Prepare risk assessments and analyze claim exposure.

Provide litigation support

15yrs degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management

Cost Estimator

Prepare accurate multi-trade estimates of time, money, materials and labor required to construct or renovate complex buildings or systems. Prepare Cost evaluations for designs and construction proposals.

degree in

Engineering, Architecture Construction, Project Management or related field. Waived for 7 years’

Safety Inspector

Perform safety inspections of third-party contractor constructions activities.

Document and review compliance with safety standards and ensure safe work practices.

Degree in

Occupational Health or a related field.

Waived for 10 years in the

Safety field.

Mechanical Inspector

Has a strong background in a mechanical trade. Acts as quality assurance representatives for GPO who will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing specialized field inspection for mechanical disciplines as well as other construction related disciplines. Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate. Complete written inspection reports, photo document elements of work, records of defects; and omissions; and similar activities.

Associates degree in

Construction Related Field, Trade School or equivalent certification.

Waived for 5 years in similar inspection role.

Electrical

Has a strong background in an electrical trade. Acts as quality assurance representatives for GPO who will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing specialized field inspection for electrical disciplines as well as other construction related disciplines. Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate. Complete written inspection reports, photo document elements of work, degree in

Construction Related Field, Trade School or equivalent certification.

Waived for 5 years in similar

Structural

Has a strong background in Structural renovations and industry practice. Acts as quality assurance representatives for GPO who will be responsible for scheduling, coordinating, performing specialized field inspection for structural work as well as other construction related disciplines.

Inspects work at the site(s) for contract and code compliance. Recommend approvals or rejections of materials and workmanship as appropriate.