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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – FORM

SECTION B – PRICING

B.1 PRICING

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

B.6 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 PREFACE

C.2 SCOPE SUMMARY

C.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

C.4 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

C.5 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 RESERVED

D.2 DEPARTMENT OF STATE MAIL AND COURIER ADDRESS

D.3 PACKAGING REQUIREMENTS FOR MAIL AND COURIER SHIPMENT OF DOCUMENTS AND

DRAWINGS

D.4 DOCUMENTATION OF SHIPMENTS

D.5 DESPATCH AGENTS

SECTION E – INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996) (Reference 46.312)

E.2 SUBSTANTIAL COMPLETION

E.3 USE OF EQUIPMENT BY THE GOVERNMENT

E.4 FINAL COMPLETION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.5 QUALITY ASSURANCE AND QUALITY CONTROL

E.6 PROJECT COMMUNICATIONS

SECTION F – DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCECLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

F.1 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984) (Reference 11.404) F.2 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000) (Reference 11.503) F.3 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000) (Reference 11.503) F.4 52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference 42.1305)

F.5 SCHEDULES

F.6 WORK HOURS

F.7 EXCUSABLE DELAYS

F.8 DELIVERABLES/SUBMITTALS

F.9 RESERVED

F.10 PROJECT EXECUTION SCHEDULE

F.11 DOCUMENTATION OF REQUESTS FOR EXTENSION

F.12 SUSPENSION OF WORK- NONCOMPLIANCE WITH CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

F.13 NOTICES TO PROCEED

F.14 RESERVED

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 DOSAR 652.232-70 PAYMENT SCHEDULE AND INVOICE SUBMISSION (FIXED-PRICE) (AUG

1999) (Reference 632.908(a))

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G.2 DOSAR 652.242-70 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR) (AUG 1999)

(Reference DOSAR 642.272(a))

G.3 COST LOAD SCHEDULE FOR PROGRESS PAYMENTS

G.4 MONTHLY PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS (Application for Payment)

G.5 CERTIFICATION OF PAYMENT TO SUBCONTRACTORS

G.6 AUTHORITY OF CONTRACTING OFFICER

G.7 PAYMENT

G.8 INVOICING

G.9 CONTRACT PROGRESS PAYMENT

G.10 RESERVED

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AUTHORIZED INSURANCE CARRIERS FOR DBA INSURANCE

H.2 RESERVED

H.3 INSURANCE

H.4 BOND REQUIREMENTS

H.5 SAFEGUARDING OF INFORMATION

H.6 PUBLIC RELEASE OF INFORMATION

H.7 DOCUMENTS - OWNERSHIP AND USE

H.8 REQUIREMENT FOR SHOP DRAWINGS

H.9 GOVERNING LAW

H.10 LAWS AND REGULATIONS

H.11 LANGUAGE PROFICIENCY

H.12 WAR RISKS

H.13 ASSIGNMENT

H.14 REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS AND LOCAL CONDITIONS

H.15 INDEMNIFICATION AGAINST CLAIMS AND ENCUMBRANCES

H.16 OTHER SERVICES NOT TO RELIEVE CONTRACTOR

H.17 ERRONEOUS REPRESENTATIONS

H.18 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

H.19 Reserved

H.20 REFERENCED STANDARDS

H.21 NOTIFICATION OF DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS

H.22 EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

H.23 PRESERVATION OF REFERENCE POINTS AND BENCHMARKS

H.24 CERTIFICATION OF BOUNDARY MARKERS

H.25 ORGANIZATION OF DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

H.26 RESPONSIBILITY OF CONTRACTOR

H.27 ORGANIZATION AND DIRECTION OF THE WORK

H.28 CONSTRUCTION OPERATIONS

H.29 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

H.30 TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND SERVICES

H.31 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

H.32 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

H.33 Reserved

H.34 WATCHMEN

H.35 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

H.36 IMPORTED MATERIALS, EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONNEL

H.37 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

H.38 SPECIAL WARRANTIES

H.39 DEFINITIONS

H.40 INFORMATION CONCERNING THE HOST COUNTRY

H.41 CONFERENCES

H.42 CHANGE ORDER PROCESSING

H.43 ENGLISH LANGUAGE DOCUMENTATION REQUIREMENT

H.44 TRAFFICKING PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN CERTIFICATION

H.45 LABOR RELATIONS & ACTIONS

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

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SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 DEFINITIONS

I.2 THE CONTRACT

I.3 STANDARDS OF CONDUCT

I.4 FINANCIAL RECORDS AND ACCOUNTING

I.5 MISCELLANEOUS

I.6 MODIFICATIONS AND PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

I.7 BONDS AND INSURANCE

I.8 TIME

I.9 GOVERNMENT’S RESPONSIBILITIES

I.10 CONTRACTOR’S RESPONSIBILITIES

I.11 PRELIMINARY MATTERS

I.12 PROTECTION OF PERSONS AND PROPERTY

I.13 SUBCONTRACTORS AND SUPPLIERS

I.14 CONSTRUCTION PERSONNEL

I.15 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

I.16 CHANGES AND EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENTS

I.17 PAYMENTS AND COMPLETION

I.18 CLAIMS, DISPUTES AND PROTESTS

I.19 SUSPENSION AND TERMINATION

I.20 ADMINISTRATION

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ADMINISTRATIVE DOCUMENTS

J.2 Drawings J.3 AutoCAD Drawing

PART IV -- REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS

K.1 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2016) (Reference 4.1202) K.2 52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (JUL 2013) (Reference 9.104-7(b))

K.3 52.230-1 COST ACCOUNTING STANDARDS NOTICES AND CERTIFICATION (OCT 2015)

(Reference 30.201-3) K.4 52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997) (Reference 36.520) .. 104 K.5 DOSAR 652.225-70 ARAB LEAGUE BOYCOTT OF ISRAEL (AUG 1999) (Reference DOSAR 625.7002(a))

K.6 DOSAR 652.228-70 DEFENSE BASE ACT – COVERED CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES (JUN 2006)

(Reference DOSAR 628.309-70(a))

K.7 RESERVED

K.8 52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN

ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN—REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATION

(OCT 2015) (Reference 25.1103(e)

K.9 52-222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS COMPLIANCE PLAN

(MAR 2015)

K.10 652.209-79 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATION REGARDING AN UNPAID DELINQUENT

TAX LIABILITY OR A FELONY CRIMINAL CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (DEVIATION

PIB 2014-21) (SEPTEMBER 2014)

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998) (Reference 52.107(a))

L.2 52.204-6 DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (JUL 2013)

(Reference 4.607(b)) ................................................................................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

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L.3 DOSAR 652.206-70 ADVOCATE FOR COMPETITION/OMBUDSMAN (FEB 2015) (Reference

DOSAR 606.570)

L.4 52.214-34 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

(Reference 14.201-6) L.5 52.214-35 SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991) (Reference 14.201-6) L.6 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004) (Reference 15.209) 109

L.7 52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)--

ALTERNATE I (OCT 1997) (Reference 15.209)

L.8 52.232-14 NOTICE OF AVAILABILITY OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS EXCLUSIVELY FOR SMALL

BUSINESS CONCERNS (APR 1984) (Reference 32.502-3) 52.232-38 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION WITH OFFER (JUL 2013) (Reference 32.1110(g))

L.9 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

L.10 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)--ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995) (Reference 36.523) 109

L.11 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART 101-29 (AUG 1998) (Reference 11.204(a))

L.12 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (APR 2014) (Reference 11.204(b)) L.13 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984) (Reference 16.105)

L.14 DEFENSE BASE ACT INSURANCE

L.15 52.232-13 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS (APR 1984) (Reference 32.502-3(a)) L.16 52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006) (Reference 33.106)

L.17 PROPOSAL PREPARATION INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 RESERVED

M.2 EVALUATION OF OFFERS

M.3 EVALUATION OF PRICE

M.4 BASIS OF AWARD

M.5 JOINT VENTURE/SIGNED STATEMENT OF JV INTENT AND DESCRIPTION OF PARTNERSHIP

M.6 AWARD WITHOUT DISCUSSIONS

Part I - The Schedule

SECTION B

PRICING

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SECTION B – PRICING

Note:

Clauses numbered 52.XXX… Are Federal Acquisition Regulation Clauses Clauses numbered DOSAR 652.XXX… Are Department of State Acquisition Regulation Clauses

B.1 PRICING

B.1.1 As a firm-fixed price contract, the Contract Price includes all labor, materials, equipment and services necessary to accomplish the construction required by the Contract. Documents including applicable customs duties, transportation to the site, storage, premiums for insurance and bonds required by the Solicitation Documents and/or the Contract Documents, permits, license and inspection fees, taxes, and all other items called for by the contract or otherwise necessary for performance of the contract. The Contract Price may be adjusted only by a written Contract modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

B.1.2 The contractor shall complete all work, including furnishing all labor, material, equipment and services as called for and required by the terms and conditions of this contract document and all attachments hereto.

The maximum time allowable for performance has been identified in Section/Paragraph F.1, clause 52.211- 10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984) (Reference FAR 11.404(b)). The price is firm fixed-price and shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, overhead and cost for insurance required by Section/Paragraph I.7 52.228-3, Workers’ Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) (for DBA Insurance also see Sections/Paragraphs H.1 and I.16 and I.7 52.228-4, Workers’ Compensation and War-Hazard Insurance Overseas (APR 1984)

B.1.3 All other taxes should be included in the firm fixed price and not separately reimbursable. (See Section

B.1.1)

B.2 CONTRACT PRICE - CONTRACT LINE ITEM NUMBERS (CLIN)

CLN Description Unit Price Unit of Issue

QTY Total

0001 Refurbishing Telecommunications Facilities SE, Honduras in accordance with the Statement of Work and Designs

LT 1

TOTAL

B.3 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This contract is Firm Fixed-Price payable entirely in the currency indicated on the SF1442. No additional sums will be payable because of any escalation in the cost of materials, equipment, and services or labor, or because of the contractor’s failure to properly estimate or accurately predict the cost or difficulty of achieving the results required by this contract. Nor will the contract price be adjusted because of fluctuations in currency exchange rates. Changes in the contract price or time to complete will be made only due to changes made by the Government in the work to be performed, or by delays caused by the Government.

B.4 COST OF MATERIALS/EQUIPMENT

The cost of any materials or equipment required in conjunction with the services rendered herein shall be included in the proposed firm fixed-price.

B.5 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY/EQUIPMENT

52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services

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The US Government will not furnish equipment and materials to be incorporation into the work by the contractor.

B.6 RFP QUESTIONS AND RESPONSES

Request for Proposal questions are submitted by email by the contractor(s) and responded to by the Government by posting on FBO.gov. Q&A does not change the RFP. The Q&A is intended to clarify requirements and to reflect the parties understanding of the specific RFP performance requirements at time of award. The initial RFP as amended shall form the contract between the contracting parties. Q&A will be reviewed and utilized during the course of contract execution, performance to ensure the descriptive and instructive clarifications provided and used to assure understanding of the performance requirements and relied on during the RFP, and proposal development phase are implemented.

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SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

STATEMENT OF WORK

REMODELING OF THE EXISTING BUILDING FOR THE

TELECOMMUNICATIONS DEPARTMENT

OF THE SEDS

TEGUCIGALPA - HONDURAS

C.1 PREFACE

The Embassy of the United States of America through its agency INL have a cooperation program with the Security State Secretary of Honduras, this program is focused in improving the secretary’s resources in order to provide a better technology. In this area of cooperation, INL had decided to provide the adequate infrastructure by remodeling an existing building that had been designated to the Telecommunications Department.

The purpose of the contract is to remodel the existing building according to the architectural design that had been performed by the Projects Development Unit of the Secretary (Unidad Ejecutora de Proyectos) and reviewed by the INL’s Technical Advisor.

The existing building is located at Aldea el Ocotal, Comayaguela, Fco. Morazan Department, M.D.C. Honduras inside the facilities of the SEDS (Secretaria de Estado en el despacho de seguridad).

The project shall be conducted according to the plans and specifications detailed in this document. The Contractor shall perform the following work:

C.2 SCOPE SUMMARY

C.2.1 Preliminary work:

Preliminary work includes the construction of temporary facilities according to the specifications detailed in Section H. These facilities can be done inside the existing building that is going to be remodeled.

Also preliminary work includes the demolition of the existing walls, windows, doors, and other equipment that are no longer needed in order to accomplish with the new architectural distribution.

The preliminary work shall also include a technical revision of the designs and the technical advice in order to accomplish with all the local requirements that the host country demands for construction approvals. Therefore the contractor shall provide all the qualified technical staff that will be responsible of all the construction process.

C.2.2 Construction of new walls:

The contractor shall build the walls according to the architectural drawings and these specifications, nevertheless the contractor shall guarantee the stability of the walls, therefore the contractor shall include any type of reinforcement that he considers and that is not included in this specifications and drawings.

The walls shall be finished with plaster (stucco) according to the materials specifications, this type of finish will also be applied to the existing exterior and interior block walls in the areas that are visible and in the area of the improvement that are detailed in drawings.

C.2.3 Renovation of the façades:

The architectural design for the remodeling of the building includes a renovation of the existing façades by implementing new architectural elements constructed with cement boards (Durock Boards) that will provide another aspect to the building. The contractor shall build the new façade according to the architectural drawings and the specifications stated in this document. Also the Contractor shall design and build the structural supports for the new elements.

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C.2.4 Floors & Coatings

The contractor shall demolish the existing floor and build a new concrete floor for the bathrooms area, the servers’ room, according to drawings ARQ-06 and ARQ-07. The reconstruction of the new floor in these areas will be by using a concrete layer (210 kg/cm2) of 10 cm in thickness with a reinforcement of electro-welded mesh of 150x150x4mm. Also it is needed to clarify that at the servers’ room the floor level will be increased in order to reach the same level of the communications laboratory, this work shall be performed with compacted backfill constructed with selected gravel.

All the interior floor areas shall be covered with heavy duty ceramic tiles except for the bathrooms that will be covered with a non-skit ceramic tile according to the specifications detailed in this document.

The steps of the main access located in front of the building shall be covered with a non-skit ceramic tile for exteriors, while all the sidewalks shall be reconstructed with concrete according to the specification.

Between the finished floors and the interior walls mop boards of timber shall be provided and installed by the Contractor (see spec C.5.13.1), except for those areas that are covered with ceramic tiles.

C.2.5 Coating for Walls and Countertops

All the walls of the building shall be painted with acrylic paint according to the spec, except for those that are covered with ceramic tiles. The paint shall include the walls at the interior and exterior of the building.

New ceramic wall tiles shall be provided and installed by the Contractor in all the bathrooms according to drawings ARQ-14. The walls shall be covered with ceramic tiles from floor to ceiling. Also at the kitchen, the walls in contact with the countertop shall be covered with ceramic tiles in a high of 60 cm. over it, and around the perimeter of the countertop. The ceramic wall tiles shall be according to the respective specification.

Regarding the countertops for bathrooms and kitchen, it shall be constructed with granite manufactured on site or granite countertops manufactured at the factory. Granite Countertop shall be according to the respective specification.

C.2.6 Ceilings

Fiber Mineral Ceiling with metallic support shall be installed for all the interior areas of the building, excepted for the reception area in which case shall be installed gypsum ceiling according the designs detailed in drawing ARQ-

08. Contractor shall follow the respective specifications and also all the recommendations from the manufacturer.

Also at the storage room, over the new fiber mineral ceiling, a metallic mesh shall be installed in order to provide security to the goods; this will be according drawing ARQ-06.

C.2.7 Hydraulic and Sanitary Systems

C.2.7.1 Construction of a potable water system:

Following the specifications stated in the project and drawing ARQ-13, the contractor shall provide, place, connect, fix and test all the pipes, accessories and special items, as well as the required valves, which together will serve to conduct potable water from the existing water supply that is located in front of the building to the different sanitary devices (the existing supply is of 1” pipe). The Contractor shall include all the accessories needed to connect the building to the existing water system. The water system shall also include a water cistern with pump and with hydro-pneumatic system in order to provide the appropriate water service for the bathrooms and kitchen. The hydro-pneumatic system will be located at the A/C Engine House beside the generator’s room (for construction specifications see C2.9.3)

Also the Contractor shall design and build the pipelines in order to conduct the water for the fire protection system that is detailed in drawing ARQ-15.

The system shall follow the local regulations and the regulations of the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and the National Standard Plumbing Code (NSPC).

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C2.7.2 Construction of the sewer system:

The Contractor shall provide, place, connect and satisfactorily test the pipes, revision points, and other devices of the entire sewer systems for the building. The sewer systems to be built are detailed in drawing ARQ-13. The sewer system shall include the construction of new inspection boxes and the connection to an existing sewage system located in the corner of the building to provide appropriate drainage of wastewater from the building.

Also the contractor shall design, provide and install metallic gutter that collects the rainy water from the roof. The contractor shall connect the gutter to new downspouts that conduct the water to the pluvial sewer system.

C.2.8 Construction of the Electric System:

The Contractor shall design and build the electric system according to the local electric company regulations, the designs shall be developed by a certified Electric Engineer.

The internal electric system of the building and the exterior illumination for the parking area shall be designed and built by the Contractor according the basic requirements detailed in drawings ARQ-09 and ARQ-10,. Also the contractor shall design and build the electric connections (outlets, pipes and cables) for special systems that are detailed in drawing ARQ-11, ARQ-12 and ARQ-15.

The electric supply for the building shall be from the high voltage line that is located in front of the building. The contractor shall review the existing electric service that provides electricity to the building, and shall develop a re-design of the high voltage transformation in order to provide the appropriate power connection to the building according the new requirements. Once the contractor delivers the final electric design and the specifications for a new transformer (if it is needed) or an improvement to the existing connections, INL will provide the required transformer (if it is needed), while the contractor shall provide all the cables, pipes and accessories for the improvement of the electric connection (from the existing or the new transformer). The type of connection will be according the local regulations.

C.2.9 Construction of Special Systems

C.2.9.1 Construction of the Emergency Power System:

The contractor will design a power emergency system that should provide electricity through a diesel generator to the remodeled building. This emergency system will provide power to all the servers, computers, power outlets, to the air-conditioning located at the servers-room and to the interior lights of the building.

INL will provide the generator and the transfer board, while the contractor shall provide and install all the respective contentions to the transformer and to the main board according to the designs performed by the contractor.

Therefore the contractor shall prepare and deliver the specifications required for the acquisition of the mentioned equipment.

The generator shall be installed in a new Engine House (Generator’s room), located beside the existing building according to drawing ARQ-03, this building shall be designed and built by the Contractor with the following features: metallic structure, walls constructed with concrete blocks, plastered and painted, concrete floor with epoxy treatment, and with a metallic thermal and acoustic cover. The building will have two access door manufactured with galvanized pipes of 2”, with a galvanized link mesh. This area shall have the appropriate ventilation for the optimal generator’s operation.

C.2.9.2 Construction of the Fire Protection System:

The fire protection system includes a fire alarm system with smoke detectors, and Fire Host Cabinets that should be according to drawing ARQ-15.

The contractor shall design and build this system according to the mentioned drawing and the specifications. The equipment shall be from an American (USA) manufacturer that has a representative company in Honduras for maintenance reasons.

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In order to provide safety areas, the alarm shall have movement detectors for all the doors (except for the bathroom’s doors) and all the windows that are located in the building’s perimeter. This requirement is not detailed in drawings, but the contractor shall include it for the construction.

Finally the Contractor shall provide and install all the equipment and pipes for the Fire Host Cabinets and emergency lights according to the drawings and specifications.

C.2.9.3 Air Conditioning and Ventilation System:

INL is going to provide an air conditioning (A/C) and ventilation system to the building in order to have acclimatized areas according the basic requirements detailed in drawing ARQ-12.

The contractor shall design the air conditioning system according to the mentioned drawing and also considering the following requirements:

All the interior areas of the building will have an air conditioning system that will provide a temperature of an average of approximately 19˚ C.

The servers’ room shall have an independent air conditioning system, and shall have an automatic control to maintain the temperature in a rate of 16˚ C to 19˚ C.

The design shall consider a centralized air conditioning system for the different areas except for the independent system located at the servers’ room.

INL will provide and install all the equipment for the different air conditioning systems designed by the contractor.

The Contractor shall provide and install all the required power outlets, copper pipes, insulation protection for pipes and ducts in order to connect this equipment.

Also the Contractor shall design and build the A/C Engine House for the equipment, located beside the generator’s room according to drawing ARQ-03, this building shall be designed and built by the Contractor with the following features: metallic structure, walls constructed with concrete blocks, plastered and painted, concrete floor with epoxy treatment, and with a metallic thermal and acoustic cover. The building will have one access door manufactured with galvanized pipes of 2”, with a galvanized link mesh. This area shall have the appropriate ventilation for the optimal equipment operation. Also it is needed to clarify that in this building will be installed the pumping system for the water cistern.

Regarding the ventilation system, the contractor shall design an appropriate system in order to extract the odors from the toilets and from kitchens. INL will provide the extractors, while the contractor shall install it and also shall provide and install all the ducts and power connections. The ducts shall conduct the odors to the exterior of the building.

C.2.10 Doors and Windows:

The contractor shall provide and install the doors and windows according to the architectural drawings and the respective specifications detailed in this document. A summary of doors and windows are detailed in drawing ARQ-

06. Before the Contractor manufactures these items, the Contractor will provide samples for the COR’s approval.

C.2.11 New Roof for the Existing Building:

The existing roof of the building shall be changed by a new metallic roof according to drawings and to the material specification. All the existing roof sheets shall be be disassembled in the area of the renovation, and shall be properly stored and delivered to the beneficiary by a signed inventory. Also in the area of the renovation the Contractor shall paint the existing metallic structure of the roof with anti-rust paint and enamel.

C.2.12 Construction of the parking and green areas:

The contractor shall design and build the parking area and sidewalks according to drawings ARQ-03 and ARQ-16 and the respective specifications. The parking area shall be constructed with paving stones according to spec

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C.5.13.5. Also sidewalks shall be constructed in concrete and according spec C.5.13.2 Between the parking area and the sidewalks the contractor shall build concrete curves according to specs C.5.13.3.

Regarding green areas, the contractor shall provide and install native grass in all these areas according to drawings

ARQ-16.

C.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In addition to the provisions of contract, clause 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997), the following order of precedence shall apply:

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

RFP/Contract Part I - The Schedule (Sections B-H) RFP/Contract Part IV – Representations and Instructions (Section K) RFP/Contract Part II - Contract clauses (Section I) RFP/Contract Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments (Section J)

Any inconsistency among the Contract Documents shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order: In case of differences between small and large-scale drawings, the latter will govern. Where a portion of the work is drawn in detail and the remainder of the work is indicated in outline, the parts drawn in detail shall apply also to all other like portions of the work.

In case of apparent error, discrepancy, or omission in the Construction Documents furnished by the Government to the Contractor, the Contractor shall submit the question promptly to the COR for clarification. The COR shall review the question and respond in writing. If it is determined by the COR that there is an error, discrepancy, or omission, and changing it would modify the contract, the Contractor must request a written decision from the CO.

The Contractor shall not proceed with any affected work before receipt of CO’s written approval. Until that decision is received, any affected work shall be entirely at the contractor’s own risk and expense.

C.4 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION STANDARDS

C.4.1 The standards shown below are not all-inclusive but shall be used for project design and construction as appropriate:

International Mechanical Code (IMC) International Plumbing Code (IPC) USEPA – United States Environmental Protection Agency International Electromechanical Code (IEC) National Electrical Code (NEC 2014) – Current edition International Fire Code (IFC) National Fire Prevention Agency (NFPA) American Concrete Institute (ACI) Sheet Metal and Air-Conditioning Contractor’s National Association (SMACNA) Underwriters Laboratories (UL) American Standards for Testing and Materials (ASTM) American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) ASHRAE Standard 62 – Indoor Air Quality American Water Works Association (AWWA) Clean Air Act, 1990, Section 608 Manufacturer’s O&M manuals American Petroleum Institute (API) IESNA Lighting Handbook Manufacturer’s installation manuals American Society for Mechanical Engineering (ASME) Unified facilities Criteria (UFC) General guidance from referenced construction code requirements listed herein.

American public health Association (APHA) American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) Consejo Hondureño de Ciencia y Tecnología (COHCIT)

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C.4.2 Other relevant standards and international codes to include

General design requirements within the Statement of Work Other Specifications with the contract Design Drawings

C.4.3 Other applicable standards for design and construction as appropriate

C.5 GENERAL CONSTRUCTION SPECIFICATIONS

C.5.1 EARTHWORK, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING

The work described in this chapter includes excavation and backfilling, as well as carrying, piling up and removing excavation material necessary for the construction of the building, channels, piping, and all elements indicated in the project drawings.

C.5.1.1 LEVELING AND CLEARING OF LAND

This section refers to land modifications required for the execution of building construction in accordance with the project drawings.

To determine final levels, theodolites or precision instruments will be used. If there are considerable differences with the specifications in the drawings, the COR shall be notified and only through a report of mutual agreement will the new levels be determined.

The residual material must be removed and placed outside the construction site in places approved by the local authority.

C.5.1.2 SLOPE CONFIGURATION

This job will be carried out by hand, it consists of giving the slope a slant recommended by the soil analysis to avoid sliding of material or soil; also the purpose is to provide an appropriate drainage during winter or due to a very aggressive heavy rainfall.

Once excavations are finished and approved, resulting levels are verified to establish the need for complementary manual work for slope configuration. Location of final slants and levels shall be done to reach finished surfaces, in accordance with the project drawings. Material, which is wobbly, cracked and in danger of sliding will be removed.

The intersection area of the excavated slope and the natural land surface will be rounded off if required by the project. This activity as well as the material removal is part of the slope configuration.

Disposal of excavation material will be done in places allowed by the Municipality.

C.5.1.3 EXCAVATION

Generally, excavation is understood as the removal of volumes of land or other materials for the purpose of forming spaces for construction, foundations, structures, buildings, roads, etc.

Excavation shall be done according to the heights, limits, elevations, gradients and sections set forth in the structural, architectural, and sanitary drawings, save for different or real conditions of the project.

During excavation, material satisfactory for backfilling shall be stockpiled in an orderly manner at a distance from banks of the trench equal to ½ the depth of the excavation, but in no instance closer than 60 cm. Excavated material not required or not satisfactory for backfill shall be removed from the site, without affecting the adjacent properties.

The material produced from excavation will be temporarily disposed of on the sides of excavations, so that it will not impede the execution of other work.

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The final excavation to be performed in the places where specific concrete, exterior works are to be built shall be carried out as close to the pouring of concrete to avoid any alterations due to bad weather.

In no case shall excavation be performed to a depth so that the base soil is loosened or removed. If this happens, it will be considered as an “over excavation” that should be corrected by the contractor according to the project specifications.

If, in the Contractor’s or COR’s opinion, the bottom of the ditch is not strong or is unstable, over-excavation will be carried out until solid ground is reached, otherwise another solution shall be jointly agreed upon by the Contractor and the COR.

It is the Contractor’s duty to protect the stability of the adjacent properties while excavation is carried out. This should be done in such a way as to guarantee the stability of those buildings without causing any damage.

Excavation shall be protected against rain, landslides and other excavation. The Contractor shall protect the personnel executing the excavation in ditches and, if for safety reasons it is deemed necessary, the contractor shall provide timbering and shoring.

This shoring shall be reviewed and approved by the COR, and the Contractor will protect the shoring and will be removed after the excavation has been performed.

The standards for the provisional shoring in excavations are the following:

a.- When assemblages and props are used, these are placed at intervals no greater than 2.50 meters, measuring the timber lengthwise, and should penetrate the land enough to withstand the push of the walls in the excavation.

b.- Metallic cribbing shall be used for excavations greater than 5.00 meters deep or when the lateral push on the excavation walls is great.

c.- Whenever the conditions of the land demand so or when the structural drawings states, the excavation walls will be protected with stakes or projected concrete. This will be subsequently refilled according to the requirements established for the filling process.

For piping placement in excavation, the filling will be laid as a first step to cover a height of at least 20 centimeters above the highest part of piping and shall be compressed in accordance with the article of this section. Excavation will be done from the ditch in accordance with the gradient slope and required transversal lines for placement of piping as indicated on working drawings.

C.5.1.4 OVER EXCAVATION

The term over-excavation, for the purposes of the job to be carried out, is understood as excavation outside the lines and levels set forth in the drawings, the specifications and/or the COR’s instructions.

If over-excavation is done, removal should go up to the required level and filling with soil, granular material or concrete or any other material approved by the COR; compressing will be done with adequate water content, in layers that will not exceed a thickness of 15 cm, using an appropriate mechanical compressor. The compression process shall be done according to the regulations established by the standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO T-130).The material to be used shall be granular selected material according AASHTO 145.

The Contractor agrees not to receive any additional payment for over-excavation that may result from the conditions of the land, the action of natural agents, operations that are executed to facilitate the construction, and mistakes made by the Contractor.

C.5.1.5 EXCAVATION IN CONGLOMERATE STRATUMS AND ROCK

The process of excavation when hard materials are found which cannot be loosened through ordinary methods is understood as conglomerate and rock excavation where the use of shovels, pickaxes, backhoes, or excavators is not

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If a rock is found in pieces, only fragments greater than 200 cubic decimeters will be considered a rock.

When removing rock or masonry fragments from a ditch is necessary, and if they form clusters that do not have to be totally extracted in order to erect structures, those pieces excavated within the presumed boundaries will be considered as rock, although their volume could be smaller than the one indicated in the above paragraph.

If the bottom of the trench (made to install pipes lines) is made up of conglomerate or rock, excavation will be carried out up to 0.15 m below the seat of the pipe and it will be filled later with sand and fine gravel.

When excavation is carried out on fixed rocks, the use of explosives will be allowed, provided that they do not alter the land adjacent to the excavation works and with a prior written authorization from the COR.

C.5.1.6 EXCAVATION WITH WATER PRESENCE

The excavation with presence of water may be caused by water coming from the underground, rainwater, floods, operation of the construction, sewage and others.

Excavation cannot be executed in the presence of water, whatever its origin, and therefore due precautions and protections must be taken, as construction techniques advise in these cases. Excavating during the rainy season shall be prohibited.

When placing stone masonries, concrete structures, or any structure, the Contractor will insure that water is not present in excavations, and that it will remain so until mortar and concrete have set.

The presence of water makes work more difficult and the safety of the people and the projects themselves decreases.

Therefore, the Contractor is required to take due precautions to eliminate water in excavation sites by using stake boards, cofferdams, pumping, drainage, curbs, etc.

Excavation is forbidden during the rainy season. None of the excavations should have water present before placing the pipes, and under no circumstance will they be placed under water. The trenches shall remain dry until the pipes have been totally coupled and the welded junctions are completely dry.

C.5.1.7 EXCAVATION FOR FOUNDATIONS

This section refers to the depth of the excavation needed for foundations that will be lower than that marked for cleaning and leveling, down to the depth established by the structural drawings or by recommendation of COR.

Excavation will be done in a fashion to satisfactorily build the structures. The excavation sides will be totally vertical and the bottom will be clean, free of waste, and correctly leveled.

In no case will machine excavation be performed to a depth so that the soil of the bottom is loosened or removed.

The final material to be excavated must be removed by pickax and shovel to a depth of 50 centimeters, also known as “conforming the plinth or ditch bottom”.

If landslides or collapses due to the depth of excavations or inconsistency of soil happen, shoring shall be built to prevent further damages or accidents.

Ditches shall remain clean and no work will be executed in them if waste, loose dirt, water, etc. are found. After casting the foundation and pouring the foundation, the gap caused by excavation shall be filled and compressed with the extracted soil until reaching the initial level. This work shall meet the specifications detailed for “compacted backfilling with natural soil”. Leftover material shall be removed or placed as filling if acceptable by COR.

The Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent water from entering excavation sites awaiting concrete pours. However, if soil deterioration is caused by unforeseen circumstances, the Contractor will perform necessary studies and analyses of the soil to deepen excavation.

C.5.1.8 REMOVAL OF WASTE AND/OR EXCAVATED MATERIAL

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Waste removal is defined as the method of transportation of the materials produced by excavation, which should have a specifically determined place for disposal approved by the local authority.

When there is an excess material, the Contractor shall remove it and place it outside the area of construction where such material will not obstruct watercourses or cause detriment to the neighboring areas.

Excess or waste material should not be located in properties adjacent to the construction site unless the Contractor receives written authorization from the owners of such properties.

The material produced by excavation that will not be used for the construction of the project shall be removed from the site using heavy mechanical equipment in good condition, without causing vehicle transit interruption or neighbors’ annoyance.

C.5.1.9 BACKFILLING

Backfilling is defined at the sections indicated by the project, the existing gaps between structures and excavations, or between the structures and the natural soil in such a way that any point of the finished section will remain at a distance greater than 10 centimeters from the corresponding section of the project.

The backfilling process will be carried out using earth, gravel, sand or rock with approval from the COR.

Prior to backfilling, the land shall be free of debris, trunks, branches, etc., and in general of all organic material and all the material that is not appropriate for backfilling. The COR will approve the material that will be used for backfilling in advance and the material will come from the excavation itself or other extraction sites.

The backfilling will be done according to the project specifications and according to the lines, levels and gradients described in the architectonic and structural drawings.

The Contractor is required to obtain, transport and maintain the necessary material for backfilling, either from the excavation site or from qualified quarries.

Special care will be given by not using the mechanical compactor in areas close to buildings or existing construction inside or outside of the property. If any damage occurs, this shall be repaired and costs assumed by the Contractor.

The refill and/or cover of any excavation that contains lines or pipes installations and other services will not proceed until they have been placed and tested as well as approved and accepted by the COR.

The backfilling for subflooring will be placed and mechanically compacted in beds of 0.20m thick according to the D698-64Tspecifications of the American Society for testing and Materials (ASTM).

Backfilling with gravel, sand or ground stone for formation of drains or filters shall be consistent with the grain grading specified in the working drawings; materials will be sieved and washed if required. For filter formation, the materials will be placed in such a way that the higher grade particles remain in contact with the structure and the ones with lesser diameters in contact with the natural terrain, unless otherwise indicated.

The backfilling of rock placement shall be made with fragments of healthy, dense, and exposure-resistant rocks, with angle formation satisfactory to COR. The minimal size of the stones shall be 20 centimeters, and the maximum determined by the project, always protecting the structure.

C.5.1.10 COMPACTED BACKFILLING WITH NATURAL SOIL

Compacted backfilling with natural soil is defined as placing horizontal layers of the existing soil, with a thickness of 20 cm, with the humidity that the material requires to get a mechanical compression to 95% minimum of the density of the Proctor Standard measure. Each layer shall be evenly compacted on the entire surface by pneumatic rammers or other construction equipment until obtaining the maximum compression possible with the use of these tools. The material to be used in this backfilling shall be free of organic residues and waste. Prior to backfilling, the land shall be free of debris. The COR will approve in advance the material that will be used in the backfilling

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If the approved material for this backfilling is not enough to reach the levels specified in the project design, the Contractor shall complete the volume needed, with granular material according to the specification for “Compacted backfilling with granular material.”

The Contractor shall carry out laboratory tests to guarantee the compliance with the aforementioned specifications and the cost of these tests will be assumed by the Contractor.

C.5.1.11 COMPACTED BACKFILLING WITH GRANULAR MATERIAL

Compacted backfilling with granular material is defined as placing horizontal layers of sub-base to a thickness of 20

cm. Each layer will be compacted evenly on its entire surface by pneumatic rammers or heavy construction equipment until obtaining the maximum compression possible with the use of these tools. Compaction shall be carried out using sheepsfoot rollers, pneumatic-tried rollers, steel-wheeled rollers, vibratory compactors, or other approved equipment. The thickness of the backfilling shall be in accordance with the structural and architectonic detailed drawings. Prior to backfilling, the land shall be free of debris. The COR will approve in advance the material that will be used in the backfilling process. The compression process shall be done according to the standards of the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO). Compacting shall be have a 95% of the maximum density (Proctor Test). The material to be used shall be granular selected material according AASHTO 145 (A1, A2, and A3).

C.5.2 CONCRETE STRUCTURES

C.5.2.1 MATERIALS FOR CONCRETE

a) CEMENT

Cement is any powder-like material that mixed with a liquid, forms a binding paste capable of hardening, in time, both under water as well as in free air and which serves to join solid bodies. It must comply with the ASTM standards, specification C 150.

The Contractor shall provide adequate facilities for the storage and protection of the cement against humidity.

Cement that for any reason is partially dried or has clods is unacceptable. The Contractor will not use rejected cement or previously used bags of cement.

Portland Standard cement of national production will be used and should comply with ASTM specifications and be accepted by the corresponding entities. The use of foreign cements is acceptable in case national cement is unavailable, as long as these foreign cements comply with the same basic requirements. All cement shall comply with the regulation of the Honduran Construction Code and the COHCIT (Consejo Hondureño de Ciencia y Tecnología). The use of different brands of cements is not recommended at all when building one single structure or foundation.

The manufacturer might decide to add additives during the cement manufacturing process, which is acceptable if those materials, in the amounts to be used, meet the requirements of ASTM standards.

The cement must be stored in a completely dry and ventilated place, under cover, and placed on wood pallets. No more than 14 bags of cement should be placed on top of each other and the cement should not be stored for long periods of time.

If Portland cement has been stored in bulk for over 6 months or has been stored in bags for over 3 months, the cement should be sampled, tested and must meet the appropriate requirements, before being used.

Cement shall meet the tests listed in the previous paragraph, and correspond to ASTM and AASHTO standards:

TYPE OF TEST

Chemical analysis Grain fineness

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Setting time Normal consistency Resistance to compression Resistance to flexion Resistance to pulling forces

If the test results do not fulfill specified requirements, the cement will be rejected.

If there are several types of cement, these should be stored separately and correctly identified so that they are not mixed.

b) GRAVEL STONE AGGREGATES

Gravel stone aggregates for concrete will be made up of gravel, crushed rocks, or a combination of these, and shall meet the requirements of the American Concrete Institute ACI, AASHTO and ASTM standards.

Concrete will use mechanically ground rocks, from andesitic sources, preferably made out of blue rocks.

Gravel stones used for the manufacturing of any type of concrete shall be the product of mechanical grinding; the use of natural material extracted from a quarry is not allowed. This material shall preferably be blue stone and shall have passed through a 4 cm sieve, as specified in the ASTM standard.

The Contractor shall assure availability on the work site of the required quantity of gravel stone that will be used for mixing concrete, fills, filters, transition zones, drains, etc.

The Contractor shall use gravel without impurities, organic matter and other harmful elements. It shall be thoroughly washed before use. Tile-shaped or long- shaped gravel is not allowed.

The thick aggregate that shall be used for concrete elaboration will consist of hard rock fragments with a diameter not less than 5 millimeters, dense and long-lasting, free of objectionable quantities of dust, soil, slates, alkalis, organic material, vegetable soil, mica and other harmful substances.

Round-shaped gravel that has been manually crushed or gravel from natural quarries, as long as it has a cubic or pyramidal shape, may be used. Gravel with over 15% of flat or long-shaped rocks will not be used.

The production and storage of gravel shall be done by dividing the gravel into three separate groups according to the maximum nominal size of the gravel and the following requirements:

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