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RFQ-41407-0036-09

SECTION I - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

READ THE FOLLOWING IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD STANDARD

FORM SF1442

I.1 MAGNITUDE

The magnitude of this project is $25,000 to $100,000..

I.2 SIZE STANDARD

The small business size standard is 14 million average annual receipts for an offeror's preceeding 3 fiscal years.

The North American Industrial Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562910.

I.3 INSPECTION OF WORK

This provision in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in the terms of the contract. In the event it is determined necessary to designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract, such designation shall be by a separate letter to the individual selected with a copy furnished to the contractor.

I.4 PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

(a) A pre-construction conference will be held prior to construction, at the institution, between institution officials and the Contractor's representative to discuss general rules and regulations, including tool control, fraternization, conduct, dining facilities, review of the contract documents, etc. Minutes of this conference will be made, covering all items discussed, with copies distributed to all of those in attendance, and to the Regional Facilities Administrator.

(b) The Contractor shall familiarize himself/herself with all procedures involved in normal institution routines. Any requirements which may constitute a problem or result in conflict, will be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer or his representative for determination.

I.5 MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTAL

Within 10 calendar days after commencement of work or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer, all materials and articles requiring approval, as contemplated by the Materials and Workmanship clause, shall be submitted by the contractor using the forms furnished at the Preconstruction Conference.

I.6 PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

The reports contemplated by the clause herein entitled "Schedules for Construction Contracts" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to the forms, Construction Progress Chart and Contract Progress Report. A revised progress schedule is required at each progress meeting.

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I.7 WORK HOURS

The project site will be open to the Contractor 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., (except holidays) 5 days a week. The project schedule is based on a normal 40 hour work week. The Contractor shall establish a normal work week schedule for the duration of the project. Work hours and work days may be altered only with a 48 hour advance approval of the Contracting Officer.

I.8 CONTRABAND

The Contractor shall inform his employees that intoxicating beverages, drugs, weapons, etc., will not be allowed on the site. Introduction of contraband shall be subject to the penalties prescribed by Title 18 USC-1791.

I.9 EXPLOSIVES

The use of explosives is absolutely forbidden without written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

I.10 PARKING AND TEMPORARY OFFICE

Parking will be available at the site to the extent it does not interfere with construction activities. Otherwise, parking shall be provided for by the Contractor, at his expense, off the site for workmen employed on the project. Any temporary field office used by the Contractor shall be located in an area approved by the Project Representative.

I.11 SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION

In performing work under this contract the contractor shall:

(a) Conform to the specific safety requirements established by this contract;

(b) Comply with the safety rules of the Government institution that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract;

(c) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of contractor and Government personnel performing or in anyway coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(d) Take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention purposes.

I.12 INSPECTING THE SITE

The site is located at:

U.S. Medical Center 1900 W. Sunshine Street Springfield, MO 65807

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I.13 PAYMENT SERVICES

(a) Application for payments in original and 5 copies shall be prepared on AIA (American Institute of Architects) Form G-702 "Application and Certificate for Payment" and submitted to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer will indicate his approval of the amount of payment by signing and forwarding the application and certificate as follows:

Original: Accounting Supervisor

Copy to: Contractor, Contract File, Project Representative, Project Manager, Architect/Engineer

I.14 REQUEST FOR FINAL INSPECTION

The Contractor shall give the Project Representative at least 10 days advanced written notice of the date on which the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

I.15 DRAWINGS

Five sets of all shop drawings, where indicated in the specifications, as finally approved are required to be furnished upon completion of work.

I.16 NOTICE OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2005)

Compliance with Homeland Security Presidential Directive-12 (HSPD-12) and Federal Information Processing Standard Publication 201 (FIPS 201) (See Note i) entitled "Personal Identification Verification (PIV) for Federal Employees and Contractors," Phase I.

(1) Long-Term Contractor Personnel:

In order to be compliant with HSPD-12/PIV I, the following investigative requirements must be met for each new long-term (See Note ii) contractor employee whose background investigation (BI) process begins on or after October 27, 2005:

(a) Contractor Personnel must present two forms of identification in original form prior to badge issuance (acceptable documents are listed in Form I-9, OMB No. 1615-0047, "Employment Eligibility Verification," and at least one document must be a valid State or Federal government-issued picture ID);

(b) Contractor Personnel must appear in person at least once before a DOJ official who is responsible for checking the identification documents. This identity proofing must be completed sometime during the clearance process but prior to badge issuance and must be documented by the DOJ official;

(c) Contractor Personnel must undergo a BI commensurate with the designated risk level associated with the duties of each position. Outlined below are the minimum BI requirements for each risk level:

-- High Risk - Background Investigation (5 year scope)

-- Moderate Risk - Limited Background Investigation (LBI) or Minimum Background Investigation (MBI)

-- Low Risk - National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation

(d) The pre-appointment BI waiver requirements for all position sensitivity levels are a:

(1) Favorable review of the security questionnaire form;

(2) Favorable fingerprint results;

(3) Favorable credit report, if required; (See Note iii)

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(4) Waiver request memorandum, including both the Office of Personnel Management schedule date and position sensitivity/risk level; and

(5) Favorable review of the National Agency Check (NAC) (See Note iv) portion of the applicable BI that is determined by position sensitivity/risk level.

A badge may be issued following approval of the above waiver requirements.

If the NAC is not received within five days of OPM's scheduling date, the badge can be issued based on a favorable review of the Security Questionnaire and the Federal Bureau of Investigation Criminal History Check (i.e., fingerprint check results).

(e) Badge re-validation will occur once the investigation is completed and favorably adjudicated. If the BI results so justify, badges issued under these procedures will be suspended or revoked.

(2) Short-Term Contractor Personnel:

It is the policy of the DOJ that short-term contractors having access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for six months or fewer are subject to the identity proofing requirements listed in items 1a.

and 1b. above. The pre-appointment waiver requirements for short-term contractors are:

(a) Favorable review of the security questionnaire form;

(b) Favorable fingerprint results;

(c) Favorable credit report, if required; (See Note v) and

(d) Waiver request memorandum indicating both the position sensitivity/risk level and the duration of the appointment. The commensurate BI does not need to be initiated.

A badge may be issued following approval of the above waiver requirements and the badge will expire six months from the date of issuance. This process can only be used once for a short-term contractor in a twelve month period. This will ensure that any consecutive short-term appointments are subject to the full PIV-I identity proofing process.

For example, if a contractor employee requires daily access for a three or four-week period, this contractor would be cleared according to the above short-term requirements. However, if a second request is submitted for the same contractor employee within a twelve-month period for the purpose of extending the initial contract or for employment under a totally different contract for another three or four-week period, this contractor would now be considered "long-term" and must be cleared according to the long-term requirements as stated in this interim policy.

(3) Intermittent Contractors:

An exception to the above-mentioned short-term requirements would be intermittent contractors.

(a) For purposes of this policy, "intermittent" is defined as those contractor employees needing access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for a maximum of one day per week, regardless of the duration of the required intermittent access. For example, the water delivery contractor that delivers water one time each week and is working on a one-year contract.

(b) Contractors requiring intermittent access should follow the Department's escort policy. Please reference the August 11, 2004, and January 29, 2001, Department Security Officer policy memoranda that conveys the requirements for contractor facility escorted access.

(c) Due to extenuating circumstances, if a component requests unescorted access or DOJ IT system access for an intermittent contractor, the same pre-employment background investigation waiver requirements that apply to short-term contractors are required.

(d) If an intermittent contractor is approved for unescorted access, the contractor will only be issued a daily badge. The daily badge will be issued upon entrance into a DOJ facility or space and must be returned upon exiting the same facility or space.

(e) If an intermittent contractor is approved for unescorted access, the approval will not exceed one year. If the intermittent contractor requires unescorted access beyond one year, the contractor will need to be re-approved each year.

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(4) An individual transferring from another department or agency shall not be re-adjudicated provided the individual has a current (within the last five years), favorably adjudicated BI meeting HSPD-12 and DOJ's BI requirements.

(5) The DOJ's current escorted contractor policy remains unchanged by this acquisition notice.

NOTES:

i FIPS 201 is available at: www.csrc.nist.gov/publications/fips/fips201/FIPS-201-022505.pdf ii Under HSPD-12, long-term contractors are contractors having access to DOJ information systems and/or DOJ facilities or space for six months or longer. The PIV-I identity proofing process, including initiation and adjudication of the required background investigation, is required for all new long-term contractors regardless of whether it is the current practice to issue a badge. The second phase of HSPD-12 implementation (PIV-II) requires badge issuance to all affected long-term contractors.

iii For contractors in position sensitivity/risk levels above level 1, a favorable review of a credit check is required as part of the pre-appointment waiver package.

iv In order to avoid a delay in the hiring process, components should request an Advance NAC Report when initiating investigations to OPM. Per OPM's instructions, to obtain an Advance NAC Report, a Code "3" must be placed in block "B" of the "Agency Use Only" section of the investigative form. This report is available for all case types.

v For contractors in position sensitivity/risk levels above level 1, a favorable review of a credit check is required as part of the pre-appointment waiver package.

I.17 DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (DOJ) RESIDENCY REQUIREMENT - BUREAU OF PRISONS CLAUSE (JUN 2004)

For three of the five years immediately prior to submission of an offer/bid/quote, or prior to performance under a contract or commitment, individuals or contractor employees providing services must have:

1. legally resided in the United States (U.S.);

2. worked for the U.S. overseas in a Federal or military capacity; or

3. been a dependent of a Federal or military employee serving overseas.

If the individual is not a U.S. citizen, they must be from a country allied with the U.S. The following website provides current information regarding allied countries: http://www.opm.gov/employ/html/citizen.htm

By signing this contract or commitment document, or by commencing performance, the contractor agrees to this restriction.

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I.18 SECURITY OF SYSTEMS AND DATA, INCLUDING PERSONALLY IDENTIFIABLE INFORMATION (MAR 2008)

a. Systems Security:

The work to be performed under this contract requires the handling of data that originated within the Department, data that the contractor manages or acquires for the Department, and/or data that is acquired in order to perform the contract and concerns Department programs or personnel.

For all systems handling such data, the contractor shall comply with all security requirements applicable to Department of Justice Systems, including by not limited to all Executive Branch system security requirements (e.g., requirements imposed by OMB and NIST), DOJ IT Security Standards and DOJ Order 2640.2E. The contractor shall provide DOJ access to and information regarding the contractor's systems when requested by the Department in connection with its efforts to ensure compliance with all such security requirements, and shall otherwise cooperate with the Department in such efforts. DOJ access shall include independent validation

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The use of contractor-owned laptops or other media storage devices to process of store data covered by this clause is prohibited until the contractor provides a letter to the Contracting Officer (CO) certifying the following requirements:

1. Laptops must employ encryption using a NIST Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 140-2 approved product;

2. The contractor must develop and implement a process to ensure that security and other applications software is kept up-to-date;

3. Mobile computing devices will utilize anti-viral software and a host-based firewall mechanism;

4. The contractor shall log all computer-readable data extracts from databases holding sensitive information and verify each extract including sensitive data has been erased within 90 days or its use is still required. All DOJ information is sensitive information unless designated as non-sensitive by the Department;

5. Contractor-owned removable media, such as removable hard drives, flash drives, CDs, and floppy disks, containing DJB data, shall not be removed from DOJ facilities unless encrypted using a NIST FIPS 140-2 approved product;

6. When no longer needed, all removable media and laptop hard drives shall be processed (sanitized, degaussed, or destroyed) in accordance with security requirements applicable to DOJ;

7. Contracting firms shall keep an accurate inventory of devices used on DOJ contracts;

8. Rules of behavior must be signed by users. These rules shall address at a minimum: authorized and official use; prohibition against unauthorized users; and protection of sensitive data and personally identifiable information.

9. All DOJ data will be removed from contractor-owned laptops upon termination of contractor work. This removal must be accomplished in accordance with DOJ IT Security Standard requirements. Certification of data removal will be performed by the Contractor’s project manager and a letter confirming certification will be delivered to the CO within 15 days of termination of contractor work.

b. Data Security:

By acceptance of, or performance on, this contract, the contractor agrees that with respect to the data identified in paragraph a, in the event of any actual or suspected breach of such data (i.e., loss of control, compromise, unauthorized disclosure, access for an unauthorized purpose, or other unauthorized access, whether physical or electronic), the contractor will immediately (and in no event later than within one hour of discovery) report the breach to the DOJ CO and the contracting officer's technical representative (COTR).

If the data breach occurs outside of regular business hours and/or neither the CO or the COTR can be reached, the contractor shall call the DOJ Computer Emergency Readiness Team (DOJCERT) at 1-866-US4-CERT (1-866-874-2378) within one hour of discovery of the breach. The contractor shall also notify the CO as soon as possible during regular business hours.

c. Personally Identifiable Information Notification Requirement:

The contractor further certifies that it has a security policy in place that contains procedures to promptly notify any individual whose personally identifiable information (as defined by OMB) was, or is reasonably believed to have been, breached. Any notification shall be coordinated with the Department, and shall not proceed until the Department has made a determination that notification would not impede a law enforcement investigation or jeopardize national security. The method and content of any notification by the contractor shall be coordinated with, and be subject to the approval, of the Department. The contractor assumes full responsibility for taking corrective action consistent with the Department's Data Breach Notification Procedures, which may include offering credit monitoring when appropriate.

d. Pass-through of Security Requirements to Subcontractors (MAR 2008)

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The requirements set forth in Paragraphs a through c above, apply to all subcontractors who perform work in connection with this contract. For each subcontractor, the contractor must certify that it has required the subcontractor to adhere to all such requirements. Any breach by a subcontractor of any of the provisions set forth in this clause will be attributed to the contractor.

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I.19 CONTRACT SECURITY (3000.03 HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT MANUAL)

The following security measures will be applied to all contract employees who will be working under the terms of the contract:

National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Check Name Check Fingerprint Check (FD-258) Completed OF-306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and Appropriate Resume or Optional Application Completion of the Contract Pre-employment Form Release of Information

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SECTION II - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

II.1 52.204-3 TAXPAYER IDENTIFICATION (OCT 1998)

(a) Definitions.

"Common parent," as used in this provision, means that corporate entity that owns or controls an affiliated group of corporations that files its Federal income tax returns on a consolidated basis, and of which the offeror is a member.

"Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN)," as used in this provision, means the number required by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to be used by the offeror in reporting income tax and other returns. The TIN may be either a Social Security Number or an Employer Identification Number.

(b) All offerors must submit the information required in paragraphs (d) through (f) of this provision to comply with debt collection requirements of 31 U.S.C. 7701(c) and 3325(d), reporting requirements of 26 U.S.C. 6041, 6041A, and 6050M, and implementing regulations issued by the IRS. If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.904, the failure or refusal by the offeror to furnish the information may result in a 31 percent reduction of payments otherwise due under the contract.

(c) The TIN may be used by the Government to collect and report on any delinquent amounts arising out of the offeror's relationship with the Government (31 U.S.C. 7701(c)(3)). If the resulting contract is subject to the payment reporting requirements described in FAR 4.904, the TIN provided hereunder may be matched with IRS records to verify the accuracy of the offeor's TIN.

(d) Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN).

[_] TIN: _____________________.

[_] TIN has been applied for.

[_] TIN is not required because:

[_] Offeror is a nonresident alien, foreign corporation, or foreign partnership that does not have income effectively connected with the conduct of a trade or business in the United States and does not have an office or place of business or a fiscal paying agent in the United States;

[_] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of a foreign government;

[_] Offeror is an agency or instrumentality of the Federal Government.

(e) Type of organization.

[_] Sole proprietorship;

[_] Partnership;

[_] Corporate entity (not tax-exempt);

[_] Corporate entity (tax-exempt);

[_] Government entity (Federal, State, or local);

[_] Foreign government;

[_] International organization per 26 CFR 1.6049-4;

[_] Other_______________________.

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(f) Common parent.

[_] Offeror is not owned or controlled by a common parent as defined in paragraph (a) of this provision.

[_] Name and TIN of common parent:

Name _______________________________

TIN ________________________________

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II.2 52.204-5 WOMEN-OWNED BUSINESS (OTHER THAN SMALL BUSINESS) (MAY 1999)

(a) Definition. "Women-owned business concern", as used in this provision, means a concern that is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of its stock is owned by one or more women; and whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(b) Representation. [Complete only if the offeror is a women-owned business concern and has not represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of FAR 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, of this solicitation.] The offeror represents that it [_] is a women-owned business concern.

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II.3 52.219-1 SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REPRESENTATIONS (MAY 2004)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 562910.

(2) The small business size standard is million average 14 annual receipts for an offeror's

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Representations.

(1) The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a small business concern.

(2) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, for general statistical purposes, that it [_] is, [_] is not, a small disadvantaged business concern as defined in 13 CFR 124.1002.

(3) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a women-owned small business concern.

(4) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a veteran-owned small business concern.

(5) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a veteran-owned small business concern in paragraph (b)(4) of this provision.] The offeror represents as part of its offer that it [_] is, [_] is not a service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern.

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(6) [Complete only if the offeror represented itself as a small business concern in paragraph (b)(1) of this provision.] The offeror represents, as part of its offer, that--

(i) It [_] is, [_] is not a HUBZone small business concern listed, on the date of this representation, on the List of Qualified HUBZone Small Business Concerns maintained by the Small Business Administration, and no material change in ownership and control, principal office, or HUBZone employee percentage has occurred since it was certified by the Small Business Administration in accordance with 13 CFR part 126; and

(ii) It [_] is, [_] is not a joint venture that complies with the requirements of 13 CFR part 126, and the representation in paragraph (b)(6)(i) of this provision is accurate for the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture. [The offeror shall enter the name or names of the HUBZone small business concern or concerns that are participating in the joint venture:

Each HUBZone small business concern participating in the joint venture shall submit a separate signed copy of the HUBZone representation.

(c) Definitions. As used in this provision--

"Service-disabled veteran-owned small business concern"--

(1) Means a small business concern--

(i) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more service-disabled veterans; and

(ii) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more service-disabled veterans or, in the case of a service-disabled veteran with permanent and severe disability, the spouse or permanent caregiver of such veteran.

(2) "Service-disabled veteran" means a veteran, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(2), with a disability that is service-connected, as defined in 38 U.S.C. 101(16).

"Small business concern" means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the criteria in 13 CFR part 121 and the size standard in paragraph (a) of this provision.

"Veteran-owned small business concern" means a small business concern--

(1) Not less than 51 percent of which is owned by one or more veterans (as defined at 38 U.S.C. 101(2)) or, in the case of any publicly owned business, not less than 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more veterans; and

(2) The management and daily business operations of which are controlled by one or more veterans.

"Women-owned small business concern," means a small business concern--

(1) That is at least 51 percent owned by one or more women; or, in the case of any publicly owned business, at least 51 percent of the stock of which is owned by one or more women; and

(2) Whose management and daily business operations are controlled by one or more women.

(d) Notice.

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(1) If this solicitation is for supplies and has been set aside, in whole or in part, for small business concerns, then the clause in this solicitation providing notice of the set-aside contains restrictions on the source of the end items to be furnished.

(2) Under 15 U.S.C. 645(d), any person who misrepresents a firm's status as a small, HUBZone small, small disadvantaged, or women-owned small business concern in order to obtain a contract to be awarded under the preference programs established pursuant to section 8(a), 8(d), 9, or 15 of the Small Business Act or any other provision of Federal law that specifically references section 8(d) for a definition of program eligibility, shall--

(i) Be punished by imposition of fine, imprisonment, or both;

(ii) Be subject to administrative remedies, including suspension and debarment; and

(iii) Be ineligible for participation in programs conducted under the authority of the Act.

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II.4 PROTESTS FILED DIRECTLY WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE (JAR 2852.233-70) (JAN 1998)

(a) The following definitions apply in this provision:

(1) "Agency Protest Official" means the official, other than the contracting officer, designated to review and decide procurement protests filed with a contracting activity of the Department of Justice.

(2) "Deciding Official" means the person chosen by the protestor to decide the agency protest; it may be either the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official.

(3) "Interested Party" means an actual or prospective offeror whose direct economic interest would be affected by the award of a contract or by the failure to award a contract.

(b) A protest filed directly with the Department of Justice must:

(1) Indicate that it is a protest to the agency.

(2) Be filed with the Contracting Officer.

(3) State whether the protestor chooses to have the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest. If the protest is silent on this matter, the Contracting Officer will decide the protest.

(4) Indicate whether the protestor prefers to make an oral or written presentation of arguments in support of the protest to the deciding official.

(5) Include the information required by FAR 33.103(d)(2):

(i) Name, address, facsimile number and telephone number of the protestor.

(ii) Solicitation or contract number.

(iii) Detailed statement of the legal and factual grounds for the protest, to include a description of resulting prejudice to the protestor.

(iv) Copies of relevant documents.

(v) Request for a ruling by the agency.

(vi) Statement as to the form of relief requested.

(vii) All information establishing that the protestor is an interested party for the purpose of filing a protest.

(viii) All information establishing the timeliness of the protest.

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(c) An interested party filing a protest with the Department of Justice has the choice of requesting either that the Contracting Officer or the Agency Protest Official decide the protest.

(d) The decision by the Agency Protest Official is an alternative to a decision by the Contracting Officer. The Agency Protest Official will not consider appeals from the Contracting Officer's decision on an agency protest.

(e) The deciding official must conduct a scheduling conference with the protestor within five (5) days after the protest is filed. The scheduling conference will establish deadlines for oral or written arguments in support of the agency protest and for agency officials to present information in response to the protest issues. The deciding official may hear oral arguments in support of the agency protest at the same time as the scheduling conference, depending on availability of the necessary parties.

(f) Oral conferences may take place either by telephone or in person. Other parties may attend at the discretion of the deciding official.

(g) The protestor has only one opportunity to support or explain the substance of its protest. Department of Justice procedures do not provide for any discovery. The deciding official may request additional information from either the agency or the protestor. The deciding official will resolve the protest through informal presentations or meetings to the maximum extent practicable.

(h) An interested party may represent itself or be represented by legal counsel. The Department of Justice will not reimburse the protester for any legal fees related to the agency protest.

(i) The Department of Justice will stay award or suspend contract performance in accordance with FAR 33.103(f).

The stay or suspension, unless over-ridden, remains in effect until the protest is decided, dismissed, or withdrawn.

(j) The deciding official will make a best effort to issue a decision on the protest within twenty (20) days after the filing date. The decision may be oral or written.

(k) The Department of Justice may dismiss or stay proceeding on an agency protest if a protest on the same or similar basis is filed with a protest forum outside the Department of Justice.

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II.5 CONTRACTOR'S CERTIFICATION

Bidders are cautioned to note the "contractor's certification," included in this solicitation, and to furnish the information required by paragraph b, Partnerships, and paragraph c, Corporations, as appropriate.

(a) CONTRACTS WITH INDIVIDUALS. If the resultant contract is with an individual, it shall be signed by the individual in his own name. A contract with an individual doing business as a firm shall be signed by that individual and will ordinarily take the following form.

___________________________________(Signed) An individual doing business as

(b) CONTRACTS WITH PARTNERSHIPS. If the resultant contract is with partnership, it needs to be signed by only one partner PROVIDED the partner signing has the authority to legally bind the partnership. In addition, the following statement shall be completed.

__________________________ is a partnership composed of (firm name)

(list all partners)

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(indicate if any partner is limited in partnership authority)

(c) CONTRACTS WITH CORPORATIONS. If the resultant contract is with a corporation, it shall be executed in the corporation name, followed by the word "by" after which the person who has been authorized to execute the contract on behalf of the corporation shall sign his name, with the designation of his official capacity. In addition, the following certification shall be completed:

I, __________________________, certify that I am the _______________, of the corporation named as contractor herein, that _____________________, who signed this contract was then ______________________ of said corporation, that said contract was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of the governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

In witness whereof, I have hereunto affixed by signature this ______ day on ______________, 19____.

(signature, printed name, title)

(d) CONTRACT WITH JOINT VENTURES. If the resultant contract is with a joint venture, each participant shall sign and in the manner indicated above for each type of participant. In addition, to assure a single point of contact for resolution of contractual matters and payments, the following certification shall be signed by each participant in the joint venture.

The parties hereto expressly understand and agree as follows:

(1) _______________________________________________________ (name) (title) (company) is the principal representative of the joint venture. As such, all communications regarding the administration of the contract and the performance of the work thereunder may be directed to him. In the absence of:

(name) (title) (company as above)

(name) (title) (company as above) is the alternate principal of the joint venture.

(2) Directions, approvals, required notices, and all other communications from the government to the joint venture, including transmittal of payments by the government, shall be directed to:

(name) (title) (company) principals representative of the joint venture.

(e) SIGNATURE OF AGENTS. If the resultant contract is signed by an agent, other than as stated above, the fact of the agency will be evidence by a copy of the Power of Attorney.

II.6 NOTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR BUSINESS INTEGRITY AND ETHICS CERTIFICATION

Offerors are hereby notified that the apparently successful offeror(s), as a condition for award of any contract resulting from this solicitation, may be required to execute a certificate related to business integrity.

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II.7 BUSINESS MANAGEMENT QUESTIONNAIRE

(a) Provide the work distribution, by percentage, among commercial contracts and Government prime contracts (including subcontracts under Government contract).

COMMERCIAL:_________ percent GOVERNMENT:_________ percent

(b) List the last three contracts awarded to your firm which are of a related nature, indicating for each the following:

(1) (a) Customer & Address _____________________________

(Phone) ____________________

(b) Contract Number _____________________________

(c) Person to Contact _____________________________

(d) Type of Work ____________________________

(e) Amount of Contract $_________________________

(f) Contract Status [__] Active [__] Complete

(2) (a) Customer & Address ______________________________

(Phone) ____________________

(b) Contract Number _____________________________

(c) Person to Contact _____________________________

(d) Type of Work ____________________________

(e) Amount of Contract $_________________________

(f) Contract Status [__] Active [__] Complete

(3) (a) Customer & Address ______________________________

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(Phone) ____________________

(b) Contract Number _____________________________

(c) Person to Contact _____________________________

(d) Type of Work ____________________________

(e) Amount of Contract $_________________________

(f) Contract Status [__] Active [__] Complete

(4) Bank Reference:

(a) Name of Bank _____________________________________

(b) Address _____________________________________

(Phone) _______________________

(c) Person to Contact ________________________________

(5) Total estimated amount of work under this contract that your firm will complete (excluding subcontractors):

_______ percent

II.8 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS: WAIVER AND RELEASE OF CLAIMS

(a) When the Contractor, after receipt of notification of a change made pursuant to the clause of this contract entitled "Changes" or after affirmation of constructive change thereunder, submits any claim for equitable adjustment under this clause, such claim shall include all types of adjustments in the total amounts to which that clause entitles the Contractor, including but not limited to adjustments arising out of delays or disruptions or both caused by such change. Except as the parties may otherwise expressly agree, the Contractor shall be deemed to have waived (i) any adjustments to which it otherwise might be entitled under the aforesaid clause where such claim fails to request such adjustment, and (ii) any increase in the amount of equitable adjustments additional to those requested in its claim.

(b) Further, the Contractor agrees that, if required by the Contracting Officer, it will execute a release, in form and substance satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, as part of the supplemental agreement setting forth the aforesaid adjustment, and that such release shall discharge the Government, its officers, agents, and employees, from any further claims, including but not limited, to further claims arising out of delays or disruptions or both caused by the aforesaid change.

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SECTION II - SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

II.9 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http:/arnet.gov/far

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) PROVISIONS

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.232-13 APR 1984 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS

52.236-27 FEB 1995 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) Alternate I (FEB 1995)

52.222-23 FEB 1999 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

II.10 52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN ACT REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (FEB 2009)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American Act--Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers.

SECTION: II

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(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

[End of Provision]

II.11 FAITH-BASED AND COMMUNITY-BASED ORGANIZATIONS (AUG 2005)

Faith-based and Community-based organizations can submit offers/bids/quotations equally with other organizations for contracts for which they are eligible.

[End of Provision]

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SECTION III - CONTRACT CLAUSES

III.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

http://www.arnet.gov/far

I. FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

NUMBER DATE TITLE

52.204-7 APR 2008 CENTRAL CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

52.204-9 SEP 2007 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

52.215-8 OCT 1997 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE--UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT

52.219-6 JUN 2003 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

52.219-28 APR 2009 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION

52.222-1 FEB 1997 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES

52.222-3 JUN 2003 CONVICT LABOR

52.222-4 JUL 2005 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS

ACT--OVERTIME COMPENSATION

52.222-6 JUL 2005 DAVIS-BACON ACT

52.222-7 FEB 1988 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS

52.222-8 FEB 1988 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS

52.222-9 JUL 2005 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES

52.222-10 FEB 1988 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS

52.222-11 JUL 2005 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS)

52.222-12 FEB 1988 CONTRACT TERMINATION - DEBARMENT

52.222-13 FEB 1988 COMPLIANCE WITH DAVIS-BACON AND RELATED ACT

REGULATIONS

52.222-14 FEB 1988 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS

52.222-15 FEB 1988 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY

52.222-21 FEB 1999 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES

52.222-26 MAR 2007 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

52.222-36 JUN 1998 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES

52.222-50 FEB 2009 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

52.223-5 AUG 2003 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION

52.225-13 JUN 2008 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES

52.227-4 DEC 2007 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

52.228-11 FEB 1992 PLEDGES OF ASSETS

52.228-14 DEC 1999 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT

52.232-5 SEP 2002 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

52.232-16 APR 2003 PROGRESS PAYMENTS Alternate I (MAR 2000)

52.232-23 JAN 1986 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS

52.232-27 OCT 2008 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

52.232-33 OCT 2003 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER-- CENTRAL

CONTRACTOR REGISTRATION

52.233-1 JUL 2002 DISPUTES

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52.233-3 AUG 1996 PROTEST AFTER AWARD

52.233-4 OCT 2004 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM

52.236-2 APR 1984 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

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

52.236-5 APR 1984 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP

52.236-7 NOV 1991 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

52.236-9 APR 1984 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES,

EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

52.236-10 APR 1984 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS

52.236-12 APR 1984 CLEANING UP

52.236-13 NOV 1991 ACCIDENT PREVENTION

52.236-26 FEB 1995 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

52.242-14 APR 1984 SUSPENSION OF WORK

52.244-6 MAR 2009 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

52.246-12 AUG 1996 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION

52.249-1 APR 1984 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT

(FIXED-PRICE) (SHORT FORM)

52.253-1 JAN 1991 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS

III.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 90 calendar days from the first day of work. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

[End of Clause]

III.3 52.223-3 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION AND MATERIAL SAFETY DATA (JAN 1997) Alternate I

(JUL 1995)

(a) "Hazardous material," as used in this clause, includes any material defined as hazardous under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313 (including revisions adopted during the term of the contract).

(b) The offeror must list any hazardous material, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause, to be delivered under this contract. The hazardous material shall be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. This information shall be included on the Material Safety Data Sheet submitted under this contract.

Material (If none, insert NONE)

Identification No.

(c) This list must be updated during performance of the contract whenever the Contractor determines that any other material to be delivered under this contract is hazardous.

(d) The apparently successful offeror agrees to submit, for each item as required prior to award, a Material Safety Data Sheet, meeting the requirements of 29 CFR 1910.1200(g) and the latest version of Federal Standard No.

313, for all hazardous material identified in paragraph (b) of this clause. Data shall be submitted in accordance

SECTION: III

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(e) If, after award, there is a change in the composition of the item(s) or a revision to Federal Standard No. 313, which renders incomplete or inaccurate the data submitted under paragraph (d) of this clause, the Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer and resubmit the data.

(f) Neither the requirements of this clause nor any act or failure to act by the Government shall relieve the Contractor of any responsibility or liability for the safety of Government, Contractor, or subcontractor personnel or property.

(g) Nothing contained in this clause shall relieve the Contractor from complying with applicable Federal, State, and local laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations (including the obtaining of licenses and permits) in connection with hazardous material.

(h) The Government's rights in data furnished under this contract with respect to hazardous material are as follows:

(1) To use, duplicate, and disclose any data to which this clause is applicable. The purposes of this right are to--

(i) Apprise personnel of the hazards to which they may be exposed in using, handling, packaging, transporting, or disposing of hazardous materials;

(ii) Obtain medical treatment for those affected by the material; and

(iii) Have others use, duplicate, and disclose the data for the Government for these purposes.

(2) To use, duplicate, and disclose data furnished under this clause, in…