RFQ19KS7025Q0023_Safety handrail installation.docx

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

19KS7025Q0023

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

|_| SEALED BID (IFB)

|X| NEGOTIATED (RFQ)

3. DATE ISSUED

4/10/2025

PAGE OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PR 15252435

6. PROJECT NO.

U.S. Embassy, Seoul

GSO-PUR

10, Namyoung-dong Yongsan-gu, Seoul, Korea Contract Officer SeoulProposals@state.gov

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL: SeoulProposals@state.gov

A. NAME

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

(NO COLLECT CALLS) 82-2-397-4754

SOLICITATION

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

THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS:

PROJECT NAME: Safety Handrail Installation at CMR compound A. Price B. Scope of Work C. Packaging and Marking D. Inspection and Acceptance E. Deliveries/Performance F. Administrative Data G. Special Requirements H. Clauses I. List of Attachments

- Attachment #1 Breakdown of Price by Divisions of Specifications

- Attachment #2 List of Material Only With Quantity To Be Used With No Prices

- Attachment #3 Drawing J. Quotation Information K. Evaluation Criteria L. Representations, Certifications, and other Statements of Offerors or Quoters

11 The Contractor shall begin performance after receiving |_| award, |X| notice to proceed and complete it not later than 180 calendar days. This performance period is |X| mandatory, |_| negotiable. (See Section E.)

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(a) 13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Quotations must be received at the e-mail address specified in Block 8 by August 14, 2024 at 17:00 Korea Standard Time. (See Section J(b) Submission Of Quotations.) If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due B. An offer guarantee |_| is, |X| is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within ___ calendar days after the date offers are due.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

A. AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

ITEM

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Computer Generated STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

CONTINUATION TO SF-1442

RFQ NUMBER 19KS7025Q0023, Prices, Block 17

Section A. Price

A. PRICE

The Contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services required under this purchase order for the following firm fixed price and within the time specified. This price shall include all labor, materials, all insurances, overhead and profit.

Total Price (including all labor, materials, overhead and profit)

A.1 VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT). The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S. Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

B. SCOPE OF WORK

B.1 INTRODUCTION

The U.S. Embassy Seoul, Republic of Korea, requires the installation of new safety handrails on stone steps of the Chief of Mission Residence (CMR) Compound located at 10-Jeongdong, Jung-Gu, Seoul, Korea.

The Contractor shall provide and install new safety handrails, crafted through the art of brass casting, to the designated three (3) stone steps located within the CMR compound as per the Description of Work.

The Contractor’s employees will be escorted by the U.S. Embassy staff throughout the time they are at the work site. The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) will oversee the performance of the work in progress.

The project drawings will be provided during the pre-quotation conference.

B.2 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

B.2.1 TEMPORAY WORK

B.2.2.1 The Contractor shall enclose the construction site by installing a temporary plastic safety fence at the construction area. Upon completion of all work, the Contractor shall dismantle the temporary plastic safety fence.

B.2.2.2 The Contractor shall provide temporary tarpaulin sheet protection over the yards, plants and flowers around the buildings during the construction. If the Contractor might damage the existing site features such as stone cheek walls, landscape, utility and so forth, the Contractor shall repair all damages at Contractor’s own expense. All damages shall be reported to the COR.

B.2.2.3 The Contractor shall provide all contract personnel with and they shall wear all appropriate and required personal protective equipment (PPE) during the construction work. PPE shall be provided for any visitors to the construction site.

B.2.2.4 The Contractor shall keep the work site clean and orderly on a daily basis during and at the end of each scheduled working day.

B.2.2.5 The Contractor shall dispose of all the construction debris upon approval of the COR and submit a certificate of legal disposal of said construction debris for off-site locations. No debris or refuse may be left in front of or on the CMR compound property at the end of each workday.

B.2.2 EARTH WORK

B.2.2.1 The Contractor shall protect all sidewalks, pavement, landscaping, gardens, and other facilities from damage caused by settlement, lateral movement, undermining, and other hazards created by the earthwork operations.

B.2.2.2 Before excavation, the Contractor shall inspect for existing utility lines as per drawing. If there are unidentified underground utilities found during the excavation work, the Contractor shall immediately stop excavation, mark the site, and report the findings to the COR.

B.2.2.3 Shoring and Sheeting Plan: The Contractor shall provide plans, sketches, or details for the shoring and sheeting plan if the excavated depth is over 1.5meters. The Contractor shall describe materials of shoring system to be used, and indicate sequence and method of installation and removal.

B.2.2.4 Existing Utilities: The Contractor will not interrupt utilities serving facilities occupied by Government or others unless permitted in writing by COR, and then, only after arranging to provide temporary utility services according to the requirements indicated.

B.2.2.5 The Contractor shall provide earthwork including excavation, backfilling, compaction, and leveling to install the concrete reinforced footing for the new safety handrails as per drawings.

B.2.2.6 The Contractor shall excavate to indicated elevations and dimensions within a tolerance of plus or minus 25mm. If applicable, extend excavations a sufficient distance from structures for placing and removing concrete formwork, for installing services, other construction, and for inspections.

B.2.2.7 The Contractor shall provide compaction at the bottom of the indicated elevation level after excavation and before pouring the concrete footing for the new safety handrails as per drawings. The Contractor shall compact the layer properly with a mechanical compactor or more as required per the site condition.

B.2.2.8 The Contractor shall use the borrowed soil for backfilling. The backfill and fill soil materials shall be placed in layers not more than 200mm in loose depth for material compacted by heavy compaction equipment, and not more than 100mm in loose depth for material compacted by hand-operated tampers.

B.2.2.9 The Contractor shall remediate damaged landscaping around the working area to match the existing condition. When restoring the damaged lawn, the contractor shall sod the lawn with the same Zoysia grass as the existing one.

B.2.3 CONCRETE WORK

B.2.3.1 The Contractor shall provide and install new reinforced concrete footing and new storm ditch for the new posts of safety handrail as per the drawings. The minimum compressive strength of the foundation concrete shall be 24 MPa at 28 days.

B.2.3.2 The Contractor shall place a 6mil thick polythene vapor barrier between the concrete member and gravel sub-base to avoid the possibility of moisture damage.

B.2.3.3 The Contractor shall provide formwork so that the concrete members and structures are of size, shape, alignment, elevation, and position indicated. The concrete form shall be supported for vertical, lateral, static, and dynamic loads, and construction loads that might be applied until structure can support such loads.

B.2.3.4 The Contractor shall install forms tight enough to prevent loss of concrete mortar, and fabricate forms for easy removal without hammering or prying against the concrete surfaces.

B.2.3.5 Before placing concrete, the Contractor shall verify that the installation of formwork, reinforcement, and embedded items are completed and that required inspections have been performed, to include the concrete mix ratios.

B.2.3.6 The Contractor shall deposit concrete continuously in one layer or in horizontal layers of such thickness that no new concrete will be placed on concrete that has hardened enough to cause seams or planes of weakness. If a section cannot be placed continuously, provide construction joints as indicated, and deposit concrete to avoid segregation.

B.2.3.7 The Contractor shall cure all formed concrete surfaces. If the forms remain during the curing period, moisturize cure after loosening forms. If removing forms before the end of curing period, continue curing for the remainder of the curing period.

B.2.3.8 The Contractor shall apply a rough broom finish to the exposed concrete surfaces to match the adjacent granite texture.

B.2.3.9 The Contractor shall install a sleeve pipe at the top of the new storm ditch as per the drawing A1.

B.2.3.10 The Contractor shall connect the existing 100mm PVC pipe to the new storm ditch to maintain drainage function as per the drawing A1.

B.2.4 SAFETY HANDRAIL INSTALLATION

B.2.4.1 The Contractor shall provide and install one side safety handrails on the stone steps at the four designated places of CMR compound as per the drawings to prevent residential fall hazards.

B.2.4.2 New safety handrail shall be a brass casting handrail with an outer diameter of 32mm and a height of 900mm from the top of the stair tread nosing. The post diameter shall be set at 32mm, but this dimension is subject to modification based on the results of a structural analysis.

B.2.4.3 The Contractor shall verify the dimension of handrails by field measurements before fabrication and indicate measurements on Shop Drawings. Coordinate fabrication schedule with construction progress to avoid delaying the work.

B.2.4.4 The Contractor shall submit a price quotation for the brass casting sample separately. The Contractor shall receive the Notice To Proceed (NTP) on the condition of the brass cast sample approval. If there were continuous failures for the Contractor to procure proper brass cast sample, the Contract shall be closed.

B.2.4.5 The Contractor shall submit shop drawing and brass casting sample for the COR’s approval. The Color of the brass casting shall be the same color to match the existing handrail for slope at the CMR compound. The shop drawings shall indicate fabrication and installation of brass casting handrails including plans, elevations, sections, details, and attachments to other work. And the shop drawings provided by the Contractor shall comply with the latest OBO Design Standards-2024.

B.2.4.6 The Contractor shall not weld each piece of the brass casting handrail parts on site. The welding shall be done by professional brass welder in factory. Disassemble units only as necessary for shipping and handling limitations. Clearly mark units for reassembly and coordinated installation. Use connections that maintain structural value of joined pieces.

B.2.4.7 New safety handrails shall be fabricated to support loads of related components as required for proper support and rigidity of configurations indicated, including provisions for deflection, expansion and contraction forces.

B.2.4.8 The Contractor shall firmly fix new safety handrails on the substrate with proper fasteners so that they shall be capable of withstanding, without failure, a concentrated load of 91kg (890 N) and a uniform load of 23kg (222 N/m) applied in any direction at the top rail. And, the contractor shall provide a structural calculation demonstrating the safety of the handrails to the COR prior to installation.

B.2.4.9 The Contractor shall provide and install post foot covers with a method of brass casting to prevent external exposure of fasteners.

GENERAL

B.2.4.10 The Contractor shall prevent galvanic action and other forms of corrosion by insulating metals and other materials from direct contact with incompatible materials.

B.2.4.11 Shear and punch cast brass cleanly and accurately. Remove burrs from exposed cut edges.

B.2.4.12 Ease exposed edges to a radius of approximately 1 mm (1/32 inch), unless otherwise indicated. Form bent-metal corners to smallest radius possible without causing grain separation or otherwise impairing the work.

B.2.4.13 Cut, reinforce, drill, and tap components, as indicated, to receive finish hardware, screws, and similar items.

B.2.4.14 Provide weep holes or another means to drain entrapped water in hollow sections of railing members that are exposed to exterior or to moisture from condensation or other sources.

B.2.4.15 Fabricate joints that will be exposed to weather in a watertight manner.

B.2.4.16 Close exposed ends of railing members with prefabricated end fittings.

B.2.5 OTHER WORK

B.2.5.1 The Contractor shall be required to have site supervision at all times.

B.2.5.2 The Contractor shall designate a safety manager, and the safety manager shall always be present at the site and manage the safety of the construction site.

B.2.5.3 For the project scheduled to last more than 30 days, the contractor’s employees shall undergo security vetting in order to be approved for long-term access to the construction site. The Contractor shall submit the vetting request packet to Regional Security Office (RSO) at least two weeks prior to the beginning of work. The request packet includes.

(a) Copy of the Contract worker’s Korean Identity Card (KID)

(b) Signed release form from SF-85

B.3 EXAMINATION OF THE SITE

The Contractor acknowledges that he/she has satisfied himself/herself as to the nature of materials and methods of the existing construction noted for repair or replacement, and to the obstacles likely to be encountered, insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the specified structures and or premises. The Contractor shall carefully study and compare the Contract Documents with each other and with information furnished by the USG. Before commencing activities, the Contractor shall: (1) take field measurements and verify field conditions; (2) carefully compare this and other information known to the Contractor with the Contract Documents; and (3) promptly report errors, inconsistencies or omissions discovered to the USG Contracting Officer Representative.

B.4 DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises and completion of punch list items.

B.5 WORKING HOURS

All non-disruptive work shall be performed during Monday through Friday, 08:30 to 17:00.

No extra compensation or payments will be made to the Contractor for any change requests in working hours made to the COR by the Contractor.

Any request to perform work before 08:00 or after 18:00 on any days must be approved by the COR in advance.

B.6 QUALITY CONTROL

B.6.1 Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of sub-Contractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. The oversight shall be adequate to cover all construction operations, including both on site and off site fabrication, and will be keyed to the proposed construction sequence.

B.6.2 The Quality Control Program shall be based on a three-phase control process including, Preparatory Phase, Initial Phase and Follow-up Phase.

B.6.2.1 Preparatory phase: Contractor shall prepare and explain their construction plan (man-power schedule, working schedule in detail, surface treatment method, safety plan, fire protection plan etc.)

B.6.2.2 Initial phase: Contractor shall make one sample area for each case such as; paint color, etc. for approval by the COR.

B.6.2.3 Follow-up phase: Contractor shall perform their work according to Preparatory phase and Initial phase as approved by the COR.

B.6.3 Submittals: The Contractor shall submit a Quality Control plan for acceptance by the COR. The plan shall identify and describe the site organization, personnel, records, and forms and checklists to be used. The Embassy reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his plan and operations, including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

B.7 SAFETY MANAGEMENT PLAN

Contractor shall submit a Safety Management Plan based on the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

B.7.1 Safety (FAR 52.236-13 Accident Prevention)

The Contractor shall provide and maintain the work environment and procedures which will:

Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Whenever the Contracting Officer (CO) through the COR, becomes aware of any noncompliance concerns with these requirements, or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the CO shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action.

This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or his/her representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, as reported on by the COR, the CO may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any equitable adjustment of the contract price or extension of the performance schedule on any stop work order issued under this clause.

C. PACKAGING AND MARKING

NONE

D. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The COR, or his/her authorized representatives, will inspect from time to time the services being performed and the supplies furnished to determine whether work is being performed in a satisfactory manner, and that all supplies are of acceptable quality and standards.

The Contractor shall be responsible for any countermeasures or corrective action, within the scope of this contract, which may be required by the Contracting Officer as a result of such inspection.

D.1 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

(a) "Substantial Completion" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined and certified by the Contracting Officer in writing to the Contractor, on which the work (or a portion designated by the Government) is sufficiently complete and satisfactory. Substantial completion means that the property may be occupied or used for the purpose for which it is intended, and only minor items such as touch-up, adjustments, and minor replacements or installations remain to be completed or corrected which:

(1) do not interfere with the intended occupancy or utilization of the work, and

(2) can be completed or corrected within the time period required for final completion.

(b) The "date of substantial completion" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer or authorized Government representative as of which substantial completion of the work has been achieved.

Use and Possession upon Substantial Completion - The Government shall have the right to take possession of and use the work upon substantial completion. Upon notice by the Contractor that the work is substantially complete (a Request for Substantial Completion) and an inspection by the Contracting Officer or an authorized Government representative (including any required tests), the Contracting Officer shall furnish the Contractor a Certificate of Substantial Completion. The certificate will be accompanied by a Schedule of Defects listing items of work remaining to be performed, completed or corrected before final completion and acceptance. Failure of the Contracting Officer to list any item of work shall not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for complying with the terms of the contract. The Government's possession or use upon substantial completion shall not be deemed an acceptance of any work under the contract.

D.2 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

D.2.1 "Final completion and acceptance" means the stage in the progress of the work as determined by the Contracting Officer and confirmed in writing to the Contractor, at which all work required under the contract has been completed in a satisfactory manner, subject to the discovery of defects after final completion, and except for items specifically excluded in the notice of final acceptance.

D.2.2 The "date of final completion and acceptance" means the date determined by the Contracting Officer when final completion of the work has been achieved, as indicated by written notice to the Contractor.

D.2.3 FINAL INSPECTION AND TESTS. The Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer at least five (5) days advance written notice of the date when the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection and tests. Final inspection and tests will be started not later than the date specified in the notice unless the Contracting Officer determines that the work is not ready for final inspection and so informs the Contractor.

D.2.4 FINAL ACCEPTANCE. If the Contracting Officer is satisfied that the work under the contract is complete (with the exception of continuing obligations), the Contracting Officer shall issue to the Contractor a notice of final acceptance and make final payment upon:

· Satisfactory completion of all required tests,

· A final inspection that all items by the Contracting Officer listed in the Schedule of Defects have been completed or corrected and that the work is finally complete (subject to the discovery of defects after final completion), and

· Submittal by the Contractor of all documents and other items required upon completion of the work, including a final request for payment (Request for Final Acceptance).

E. DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

(APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to:

1. Commence work under this contract on the start date in Notice to Proceed.

1. Prosecute the work diligently, and,

1. Complete the entire work ready for use not later than 180 calendar days after the start date in the Notice to Proceed.

1. Provide with two-year warranty of the works and products.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises and completion of punch list items.

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES - CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000) – RESERVED.

CONTRACTOR'S SUBMISSION OF CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULES

(a) The time for submission of the schedules referenced in FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", paragraph (a), is hereby modified to reflect the due date for submission “as three calendar days after receipt of an executed contract".

(b) These schedules shall include the time by which shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals required by the contract will be submitted for approval.

(c) The Contractor shall revise such schedules (1) to account for the actual progress of the work, (2) to reflect approved adjustments in the performance schedule, and (3) as required by the Contracting Officer to achieve coordination with work by the Government and any separate contractors used by the Government. The Contractor shall submit a schedule, which sequences work so as to minimize disruption at the job site.

(d) All deliverables shall be in the English language and any system of dimensions (English or metric) shown shall be consistent with that used in the contract. No extension of time shall be allowed due to delay by the Government in approving such deliverables if the Contractor has failed to act promptly and responsively in submitting its deliverables. The Contractor shall identify each deliverable as required by the contract.

(e) Acceptance of Schedule: When the Government has accepted any time schedule; it shall be binding upon the Contractor. The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer. Acceptance or approval of any schedule or revision thereof by the Government shall not:

(1) Extend the completion date or obligate the Government to do so,

(2) Constitute acceptance or approval of any delay, or

(3) Excuse the Contractor from or relieve the Contractor of its obligation to maintain the progress of the work and achieve final completion by the established completion date.

NOTICE OF DELAY

If the Contractor receives a notice of any change in the work, or if any other conditions arise which are likely to cause or are actually causing delays which the Contractor believes may result in late completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer. The Contractor’s notice shall state the effect, if any, of such change or other conditions upon the approved schedule, and shall state in what respects, if any, the relevant schedule or the completion date should be revised. The Contractor shall give such notice promptly, not more than ten (10) days after the first event giving rise to the delay or prospective delay. Only the Contracting Officer may make revisions to the approved time schedule.

NOTICE TO PROCEED

(a) After receiving and accepting any bonds or evidence of insurance, the Contracting Officer will provide the Contractor a Notice to Proceed. The Contractor must then prosecute the work, commencing and completing performance not later than the time period established in the contract.

(b) It is possible that the Contracting Officer may elect to issue the Notice to Proceed before receipt and acceptance of any bonds or evidence of insurance. Issuance of a Notice to Proceed by the Government before receipt of the required bonds or insurance certificates or policies shall not be a waiver of the requirement to furnish these documents.

WORKING HOURS

All non-disruptive work shall be performed during Monday through Friday, 08:00 to 18:00.

Noisy and disruptive work will be scheduled, by the COR on weekends, or holidays when the work would negatively affect nearby office operations. The work will be done during the hours between 08:00 and 18:00.

No extra compensation or payments will be made to the Contractor for any change requests in working hours made to the COR by the Contractor.

Any request to perform work before 08:00 or after 18:00 on any days must be approved by the COR in advance.

PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

A pre-construction conference will be held 3 days after contract award at the GSO conference room to discuss the schedule payment, submittals, notice to proceed, mobilization and other important issues that affect construction progress. See FAR 52.236-26, Pre-construction Conference.

DELIVERABLES - The following items shall be delivered under this contract:

F. ADMINISTRATIVE DATA

652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(a) The Contracting Officer may designate in writing one or more Government employees, by name or position title, to take action for the Contracting Officer under this contract. Each designee shall be identified as a Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Such designation(s) shall specify the scope and limitations of the authority so delegated; provided, that the designee shall not change the terms or conditions of the contract, unless the COR is a warranted Contracting Officer and this authority is delegated in the designation.

(b) The COR for this contract is the Maintenance Supervisor.

Payment: The Contractor's attention is directed to Section H, 52.232-5, "Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts". The following elaborates on the information contained in that clause.

Requests for payment, may be made no more frequently than monthly. Payment requests shall cover the value of labor and materials completed and in place, including a prorated portion of overhead and profit.

After receipt of the Contractor's request for payment, and on the basis of an inspection of the work, the Contracting Officer shall make a determination as to the amount, which is then due. If the Contracting Officer does not approve payment of the full amount applied for, less the retainage allowed by in 52.232-5, the Contracting Officer shall advise the Contractor as to the reasons.

Under the authority of 52.232-27(a), the 14 day period identified in FAR 52.232-27(a)(1)(i)(A) is hereby changed to 30 days.

The Contractor shall submit invoices to the Financial Management Office via email to SeoulFMCInvoice@state.gov

G. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

G.1 PERFORMANCE BOND

PERFORMANCE/PAYMENT PROTECTION - The Contractor shall furnish a performance bond and a payment bond as described in 52.228-13, each in the amount of 20% of the contract price.

G.1.1 The Contractor shall provide the information required by the paragraph above within five (5) calendar days after award. Failure to timely submit the required security may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government. If the contract is terminated, the Contractor will be liable for those costs as described in FAR 52.249-10, Default (Fixed-Price Construction), which is included in this purchase order.

G.1.2 The bonds or alternate performance security shall guarantee the Contractor's execution and completion of the work within the contract time. This security shall also guarantee the correction of any defects after completion, the payment of all wages and other amounts payable by the Contractor under its subcontracts or for labor and materials, and the satisfaction or removal of any liens or encumbrances placed on the work.

G.1.3 The required securities shall remain in effect in the full amount required until final acceptance of the project by the Government. Upon final acceptance, the penal sum of the performance security shall be reduced to 10% of the contract price. The security shall remain in effect for one year after the date of final completion and acceptance, and the Contractor shall pay any premium required for the entire period of coverage.

G.2. INSURANCE - The Contractor is required by FAR 52.228-5, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation" to provide whatever insurance is legally necessary. The Contractor shall at its own expense provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts:

G.2.1 GENERAL LIABILITY (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury):

(1) BODILY INJURY, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN KOREAN WON

(2) PROPERTY DAMAGE, ON OR OFF THE SITE, IN KOREAN WON

G.2.2 The foregoing types and amounts of insurance are the minimums required. The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law or that are ordinarily or customarily obtained in the location of the work. The limit of such insurance shall be as provided by law or sufficient to meet normal and customary claims.

G.2.3 The Contractor agrees that the Government shall not be responsible for personal injuries or for damages to any property of the Contractor, its officers, agents, servants, and employees, or any other person, arising from an incident to the Contractor's performance of this contract. The Contractor shall hold harmless and indemnify the Government from any and all claims arising therefrom, except in the instance of gross negligence on the part of the Government.

G.2.4 The Contractor shall obtain adequate insurance for damage to, or theft of, materials and equipment in insurance coverage for loose transit to the site or in storage on or off the site.

G.2.5 The general liability policy required of the Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

G.3 DOCUMENT DESCRIPTIONS

G.3.1 SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS: The Contracting Officer shall furnish from time to time such detailed drawings and other information as is considered necessary, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, to interpret, clarify, supplement, or correct inconsistencies, errors or omissions in the Contract documents, or to describe minor changes in the work not involving an increase in the contract price or extension of the contract time. The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the supplemental documents, and unless prompt objection is made by the Contractor within 20 days, their issuance shall not provide for any claim for an increase in the Contract price or an extension of contract time.

G.3.1.1. RECORD DOCUMENTS. The Contractor shall maintain at the project site:

(a) a current marked set of Contract drawings and specifications indicating all interpretations and clarification, contract modifications, change orders, or any other departure from the contract requirements approved by the Contracting Officer; and,

(b) a complete set of record shop drawings, product data, samples and other submittals as approved by the Contracting Officer.

G.3.1.2 . "As-Built" Documents: After final completion of the work, but before final acceptance thereof, the Contractor shall provide:

(a) a complete set of "as-built" drawings, based upon the record set of drawings, marked to show the details of construction as actually accomplished; and,

(b) record shop drawings and other submittals, in the number and form as required by the specifications.

G.4 LAWS AND REGULATIONS - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for complying with all laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. Host country authorities may not enter the construction site without the permission of the Contracting Officer. Unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall comply with the more stringent of the requirements of such laws, regulations and orders and of the contract. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the Contracting Officer of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of action for resolution by the Contracting Officer.

G.4.1 The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract.

G.4.2 The Contractor shall give written assurance to the Contracting Officer that all subcontractors and others performing work on or for the project have obtained all requisite licenses and permits.

G.4.3 The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer of compliance with this clause.

G.5 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL - The Contractor shall maintain discipline at the site and at all times take all reasonable precautions to prevent any unlawful, riotous, or disorderly conduct by or among those employed at the site. The Contractor shall ensure the preservation of peace and protection of persons and property in the neighborhood of the project against such action. The Contracting Officer may require, in writing that the Contractor remove from the work any employee that the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless, insubordinate or otherwise objectionable, or whose continued employment on the project is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the Government's interests.

G.5.1 If the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential labor dispute is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the Contractor shall immediately give notice, including all relevant information, to the Contracting Officer.

G.5.2 Personnel Security Clearance

After award, the Contractor has 14 calendar days to submit to the Contracting Officer certificates of satisfactory criminal records check of the individuals assigned to this project for the Government. The certificate must be obtained from the police station where the individual maintains his/her residence. A separate list of all the individuals assigned to the project must accompany the certificates and the list should include the following information.

Full Name Place and Date of Birth Current Address National Identification Number

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Failure to provide the certificates of satisfactory criminal records check may be considered grounds for rejection and/or require resubmittal of the application. Once the certificates of the applicants have been received and verified, the Government will allow the individuals to access the project site within 7 working days of the receipt of certificates.

The Contractor shall submit a list of all vehicles that require access to the U.S. Embassy property on a weekly basis. Information required is as follows:

Type of Vehicle Vehicle Tag Number Vehicle Driver Identification

The COR and the U.S. Embassy security officer have the right to deny access to any person and or vehicle that are deemed unacceptable.

G.5.3 The Contractor shall provide an English speaking supervisor on site at all times. This position is considered as key personnel under this purchase order.

G.6 Materials and Equipment - All materials and equipment incorporated into the work shall be new and for the purpose intended, unless otherwise specified. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner that will withstand inspection by the Contracting Officer.

G.7 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

G.7.1 Any special warranties that may be required under the contract shall be subject to the stipulations set forth in 52.246-21, "Warranty of Construction", as long as they are not in conflict.

G.7.2 The Contractor shall obtain and furnish to the Government all information required to make any subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's guarantee or warranty legally binding and effective. The Contractor shall submit both the information and the guarantee or warranty to the Government in sufficient time to permit the Government to meet any time limit specified in the guarantee or warranty, but not later than completion and acceptance of all work under this contract.

G.8 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

Any circumstance for which the contract provides an equitable adjustment that causes a change within the meaning of paragraph (a) of the "Changes" clause shall be treated as a change under that clause; provided, that the Contractor gives the Contracting Officer prompt written notice (within 20 days) stating:

(a) the date, circumstances, and applicable contract clause authorizing an equitable adjustment and

(b) that the Contractor regards the event as a changed condition for which an equitable adjustment is allowed under the contract

The Contractor shall provide written notice of a differing site condition within 10 calendar days of occurrence following FAR 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions.

G.9 ZONING APPROVALS AND PERMITS

The Government shall be responsible for:

· obtaining proper zoning or other land use control approval for the project

· obtaining the approval of the Contracting Drawings and Specifications

· paying fees due for the foregoing; and,

· for obtaining and paying for the initial building permits.

H. CLAUSES

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): http://www.acquisition.gov/far/ or http://farsite.hill.af.mil/vffara.htm. Please note these addresses are subject to change.

If the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) is not available at the locations indicated above, use the Department of State Acquisition website at http://www.statebuy.state.gov/ to access links to the FAR. You may also use an internet “search engine” (for example, Google, Yahoo, Excite) to obtain the latest location of the most current FAR.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation clause(s) is/are incorporated by reference (48 CFR CH. 1):

CLAUSE TITLE AND DATE

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011)

52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-12 UNIQUE ENTITY IDENTIFIER MAINTAINANCE (OCT 2016)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)

52.213-4 TERMS AND CONDITIONS –SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITIONS (OTHER THAN COMMERCIAL ITEMS) (DEC 2023)

52.222-19 CHILD LABOR – COOPERATION WITH AUTHORITIES AND REMEDIES (NOV 2023)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (FEB 2021)

52.225-14 INCONSISTENCY BETWEEN ENGLISH VERSION AND TRANSLATION OF CONTRACT (FEB 2000)

52.225-19 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL IN A DESIGNATED OPERATIONAL AREA OR SUPPORTING A DIPLOMATIC MISSION OUTSIDE THE UNITED STATES (MAY 2020)

52.228-4 WORKERS’ COMPENSATION AND WAR-HAZARD INSURANCE OVERSEAS (APR 1984)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021)

52.228-13 ALTERNATIVE PAYMENT PROTECTIONS (JUL 2000)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020)

52.229-6 TAXES - FOREIGN FIXED-PRICE CONTRACTS (FEB 2013)

52.229-7 TAXES- FIXED PRICE CONTRACTS WITH FOREIGN GOVERNMENTS (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-8 DISCOUNTS FOR PROMPT PAYMENT (FEB 2002)

52.232-11 EXTRAS (APR 1984)

52.232-18 AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-22 LIMITATION OF FUNDS (APR 1984)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER - SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-34 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – OTHER THAN SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (JUL 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG 1996)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES (APR 1984)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (DEC 2023)

52.245-2 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY INSTALLATION OPERATION SERVICES (APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-17 WARRANTY OF SUPPLIES OF A NONCOMPLEX NATURE (JUN 2003)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.246-26 REPORTING NONCONFORMING ITEMS (NOV 2021)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR 2012)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.249-14 EXCUSABLE DELAYS (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

The Contractor shall provide and maintain work environments and procedures which will:

Contractor shall comply with all pertinent provisions of the latest version of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM 385-1-1, in effect on the date of the solicitation.

Whenever the Contracting Officer becomes aware of any noncompliance with these requirements or any condition that poses a serious or imminent danger to the health or safety of the public or Government personnel, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor orally, with written confirmation, and request immediate initiation of corrective action.

This notice, when delivered to the Contractor or the contractor's representative at the work site, shall be deemed sufficient notice of the noncompliance and that corrective action is required. After receiving the notice, the Contractor shall immediately take corrective action.

If the Contractor fails or refuses to promptly take corrective action, the U.S.G. Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until…