Make_Ready_Solicitation_SEG30015R0001.pdf

OMB A PPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

SEG30015R0001

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

_ SEALED BID (IFB)

x NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

02/16/2015 Page 2 of 113

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PR4117607

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE EG300 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

AMERICAN EMBASSY CAIRO

US EMBASSY CAIRO 8 KAMAL EL DIN SALAH, ATTN:

PROCUREMENT/CONTRACTING OFFICE

CAIRO 11519

EGY PT

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Hany Gerguis

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

2797-3055

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin calendar days and complete it w ithin calendar days after receiving

_ award, x notice to proceed. This performance period is x mandatory, _ negotiable. (See .)

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

x YES _ NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 2 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by (hour) local time (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee _ is, _ is not required.

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

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

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

Computer Generated Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

Section A - SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Section C - Description/Specs/Work Statement Section D - Packaging and Marking Section E - Inspection and Acceptance Section F - Deliveries or Performance Section G - Contract Administration Data Section H - Special Contract Requirements Section I - Contract Clauses Section J - List of Attachments Section K - Representations and Certifications Section L - Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork at the prices spec if ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government w ithin _____ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

_ 10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( ) _ 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

_ 28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identif ied on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

_ 29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This aw ard consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA, BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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

11. SCHEDULE

(Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

1 The Make Ready cost for all government owned and leased properties .

Funding Information:

Total : $0.00

------------- $0.00

1.00 LS $0.00 $0.00

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SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide personnel, supplies and equipment for all make-ready services for residences of U.S. Government- owned and -leased residential units in Cairo, Egypt as described in Sections B and C of this contract, and the exhibits in Section J.

B.2 TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity type contract for make-ready services. The Contractor shall furnish services according to task orders issued by the Contracting Officer. The task orders shall specify the location and type of work requested (see Section B.4 and the example in Section J, Exhibit 1).

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with 4 (four) one-year options. For each effective year of the contract, the U.S.

Government guarantees a minimum order of USD 5,000.00 worth of services. The maximum amount of services ordered under each year of the contract will not exceed USD 750,000.00 worth of services.

B.3 PRICES/COSTS

The American Embassy in Cairo has residential apartments and houses located in Dokki, Zamalek, Mohandessin, Maadi, and Alexandria. These residences range in size from approximately 100-400 square meters.

The majority of the make ready work items shall include Basic Services of make ready (painting, repairing and checking carpentry, electric and mechanical systems, and cleaning), prior to occupancy.

For a minor number of make readies, Additional Services may be required such as replacing doors or windows, flooring, bathroom renovations, etc...

Type and quantity of work described in this section is an estimate only and does not obligate the Government to issue any specific number of task orders against the contract.

The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, equipment, services, direct and indirect costs, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit unless otherwise specified in Section B.4.4.

B.3.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

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The Government will not reimburse the Contractor for VAT under this contract. The Contractor shall not include a line for VAT on Invoices as the U.S.

Embassy has a tax exemption certificate with the host government.

B.3.2 CURRENCY

All prices shall be in Egyptian Pounds.

B.3.3 BASE YEAR PRICES (starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months)

Basic Services:

CLIN

Specs.

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

1 C5

Carpentry work (adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation)

Item 2000

2 C6 Aluminum work (adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation)

Item 1000

3 C7 Patch plaster as required after wall repairs m2 400

4 C9 Wooden floors (sanding and varnishing wood floors) m2 4000

5 C9 Wooden floors (repair damaged wooden floors) m2 80

6 C11 Polish marble floors m2 2000

7 C12 Waterproofing and roofing, inspection and minor repairs m2 600

8 C13

Painting work (walls and ceilings, minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following surface preparation) m2 40000

9 C13 Painting work (wooden surfaces, minimum of 2 coats following surface preparation) m2 6000

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10 C13 Refinish existing wooden finished surfaces m2 1000

11 C14

Plumbing work (check and repair all surface components of the plumbing system as required for proper function)

Item 800

12 C15

HVAC work (check and repair all components of the HVAC system for proper function and drainage)

ea. 400

13 C16

Electric work (check and maintenance of all components of the electric system for proper function)

Item 2000

14 C16 Electric grounding work Residence 40

15 C17 Janitorial/initial cleaning services m2 8000

16 C17 Janitorial/final cleaning services m2 8000

Total for Basic Services

Additional Services:

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

17 C2 Demolition m2

18 C3 Block work/partitions m2 50

19 C4 Metal fabrication kg 100

20 C5 Carpentry work (softwood) m3

21 C5 Carpentry work (hardwood) m3 20

22 C6 Aluminum doors and windows m2 100

23 C7 Portland cement plaster m2 100

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24 C8 Gypsum board partition and ceilings m2 100

25 C9 Wooden floors (plank soft wood floor including sub-flooring m2 100

26 C9 Wooden floors (oak wood parquet including sub-flooring) m2 100

27 C10 Ceramic tiles for walls and floors m2 200

28 C10 Porcelain tiles for walls and floors m2 200

29 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, new installation m2 15

30 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, repair cracks, replace parts and polish existing work m2 15

31 C13 Painting new walls and surfaces, minimum of 3 coats of paint after surface preparation.

m2 250

32 C12 Waterproofing for bathroom floors m2

33 C14 New plumbing rough in for one bathroom 6 m2 ea

34 C14 New plumbing rough in for kitchen or laundry room

35 C14 Install plumbing fixtures for one bathroom 6 m2 ea 5

36 C15 New duct work (perimeter x length)

37 C15 New diffusers and grills m2 15

38 C16 New electric drop, power, or lighting ea 50

39 C16 Install or replace lighting fixture ea 25

Total for Additional services

Base Year Total: EGP

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B.3.4 FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

1 C5

Carpentry work (adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation)

Item 2000

2 C6 Aluminum work (adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation)

Item 1000

3 C7 Patch plaster as required after wall repairs m2 400

4 C9 Wooden floors (sanding and varnishing wood floors) m2 4000

5 C9 Wooden floors (repair damaged wooden floors) m2 80

6 C11 Polish marble floors m2 2000

7 C12 Waterproofing and roofing, inspection and minor repairs m2 600

8 C13

Painting work (walls and ceilings, minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following surface preparation) m2 40000

9 C13 Painting work (wooden surfaces, minimum of 2 coats following surface preparation) m2 6000

10 C13 Refinish existing wooden finished surfaces m2 1000

11 C14

Plumbing work (check and repair all surface components of the plumbing system as required for proper function)

Item 800

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12 C15

HVAC work (check and repair all components of the HVAC system for proper function and drainage)

ea. 400

13 C16

Electric work (check and maintenance of all components of the electric system for proper function)

Item 2000

14 C16 Electric grounding work Residence 40

15 C17 Janitorial/initial cleaning services m2 8000

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

24 C8 Gypsum board partition and ceilings m2 100

25 C9 Wooden floors (plank soft wood floor including sub-flooring m2 100

26 C9 Wooden floors (oak wood parquet including sub-flooring) m2 100

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27 C10 Ceramic tiles for walls and floors m2 200

28 C10 Porcelain tiles for walls and floors m2 200

29 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, new installation m2 15

30 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, repair cracks, replace parts and polish existing work m2 15

31 C13 Painting new walls and surfaces, minimum of 3 coats of paint after surface preparation.

m2 250

32 C12 Waterproofing for bathroom

Install plumbing fixtures for one

36 C15 New duct work (perimeter x length) m2 25

37 C15 New diffusers and grills m2 15

38 C16 New electric drop, power, or lighting

First Option Year Total: EGP

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B.3.5 SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

1 C5

Carpentry work (adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation)

Item 2000

2 C6 Aluminum work (adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation)

Item 1000

3 C7 Patch plaster as required after wall repairs m2 400

4 C9 Wooden floors (sanding and varnishing wood floors) m2 4000

5 C9 Wooden floors (repair damaged wooden floors) m2 80

6 C11 Polish marble floors m2 2000

7 C12 Waterproofing and roofing, inspection and minor repairs m2 600

8 C13

Painting work (walls and ceilings, minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following surface preparation) m2 40000

9 C13 Painting work (wooden surfaces, minimum of 2 coats following surface preparation) m2 6000

10 C13 Refinish existing wooden finished surfaces m2 1000

11 C14

Plumbing work (check and repair all surface components of the plumbing system as required for

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ea. 400

13 C16

Electric work (check and maintenance of all components of the electric system for proper function)

Item 2000

14 C16 Electric grounding work Residence 40

15 C17 Janitorial/initial cleaning services m2 8000

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

24 C8 Gypsum board partition and ceilings m2 100

25 C9 Wooden floors (plank soft wood floor including sub-flooring m2 100

26 C9 Wooden floors (oak wood

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28 C10 Porcelain tiles for walls and floors m2 200

29 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, new installation m2 15

30 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, repair cracks, replace parts and polish existing work m2 15

31 C13 Painting new walls and surfaces, minimum of 3 coats of paint after surface preparation.

m2 250

32 C12 Waterproofing for bathroom

Install plumbing fixtures for one length) m2 25

37 C15 New diffusers and grills m2 15

38 C16 New electric drop, power, or lighting

Second Option Year Total: EGP

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B.3.6 THIRD OPTION YEAR PRICES

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

1 C5

Carpentry work (adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation)

Item 2000

2 C6 Aluminum work (adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation)

Item 1000

3 C7 Patch plaster as required after wall repairs m2 400

4 C9 Wooden floors (sanding and varnishing wood floors) m2 4000

5 C9 Wooden floors (repair damaged wooden floors) m2 80

6 C11 Polish marble floors m2 2000

7 C12 Waterproofing and roofing, inspection and minor repairs m2 600

8 C13

Painting work (walls and ceilings, minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following surface preparation) m2 40000

9 C13 Painting work (wooden surfaces, minimum of 2 coats following surface preparation) m2 6000

10 C13 Refinish existing wooden finished surfaces m2 1000

11 C14

Plumbing work (check and repair all surface components of the plumbing system as required for

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ea. 400

13 C16

Electric work (check and maintenance of all components of the electric system for proper function.)

Item 2000

14 C16 Electric grounding work Residence 40

15 C17 Janitorial/initial cleaning services m2 8000

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

24 C8 Gypsum board partition and ceilings m2 100

25 C9 Wooden floors (plank soft wood floor including sub-flooring m2 100

26 C9 Wooden floors (oak wood

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28 C10 Porcelain tiles for walls and floors m2 200

29 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, new installation m2 15

30 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, repair cracks, replace parts and polish existing work m2 15

31 C13 Painting new walls and surfaces, minimum of 3 coats of paint after surface preparation.

m2 250

32 C12 Waterproofing for bathroom

Install plumbing fixtures for one length) m2 25

37 C15 New diffusers and grills m2 15

38 C16 New electric drop, power, or lighting

Third Option Year Total: EGP

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B.3.7 FOURTH OPION YEAR PRICES

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

EGP

1 C5

Carpentry work (adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation)

Item 2000

2 C6 Aluminum work (adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation)

Item 1000

3 C7 Patch plaster as required after wall repairs m2 400

4 C9 Wooden floors (sanding and varnishing wood floors) m2 4000

5 C9 Wooden floors (repair damaged wooden floors) m2 80

6 C11 Polish marble floors m2 2000

7 C12 Waterproofing and roofing, inspection and minor repairs m2 600

8 C13

Painting work (walls and ceilings, minimum of 2 coats of latex paint, following surface preparation) m2 40000

9 C13 Painting work (wooden surfaces, minimum of 2 coats following surface preparation) m2 6000

10 C13 Refinish existing wooden finished surfaces m2 1000

11 C14

Plumbing work (check and repair all surface components of the plumbing system as required for

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ea. 400

13 C16

Electric work (check and maintenance of all components of the electric system for proper function)

Item 2000

14 C16 Electric grounding work Residence 40

15 C17 Janitorial/initial cleaning services m2 8000

Ref.

Description of services Unit Price per unit

EGP

Estimated quantity

Total Estimate

24 C8 Gypsum board partition and ceilings m2 100

25 C9 Wooden floors (plank soft wood floor including sub-flooring m2 100

26 C9 Wooden floors (oak wood

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28 C10 Porcelain tiles for walls and floors m2 200

29 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, new installation m2 15

30 C11 Stone work, marble and granite, repair cracks, replace parts and polish existing work m2 15

31 C13 Painting new walls and surfaces, minimum of 3 coats of paint after surface preparation.

m2 250

32 C12 Waterproofing for bathroom

Install plumbing fixtures for one length) m2 25

37 C15 New diffusers and grills m2 15

38 C16 New electric drop, power, or lighting

Fourth Option Year Total: EGP

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B.3.8 GRAND TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR OPTION YEARS

Base Year Total:

First Option Year Total:

Second Option Year Total:

Third Option Year Total:

Fourth Option Year Total:

Grand Total Price for all Years:

B.4 ORDERING - The Government shall issue task orders for ordering all services under this contract. Task orders may be issued from the effective date of the contract until the end of the Period of Performance. All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. This contract shall take precedence in the event of conflict with any task order.

B.4.1 ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS - The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) may issue task orders orally but will be confirm them in writing within three days.

B.4.2 SURVEY OF PROPERTY - Before performing work, the Contractor shall survey the property and verify the work required against the task, to determine if any discrepancies exist. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by such a survey/review. The Contractor shall immediately report any discrepancies to the COR or the Contracting Officer and shall not begin work until such matters are resolved.

B.4.3 CONTENTS OF TASK ORDERS - The Contracting Officer shall issue task orders for make ready services on an as-needed basis. See the sample task order at Section J, Exhibit 1. Task orders shall include:

(a) Date of order

(b) Contract number

(c) Order number

(d) Location of property

(e) Amount of work (square meters, linear meters, item)

(f) Point of contact for questions

B.4.4 COMPLETION DATE – The Contractor shall complete all services on individual housing units within ten (10) days of receipt of a task order. The time period specified above shall not begin until the Contractor is afforded reasonable access to the work site.

The time period specified above may be shortened if mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the Government.

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The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

Completing Additional Services will take place within a timeline determined when the work is specified.

B.5 ABBREVIATIONS

CLIN: Contract Line Item Number ILC: Irrevocable Letter of Credit FAR: Federal Acquisition Regulations DOSAR: Department of State Acquisition Regulations Period of Performance: Period of current contractual year Government: United States Government

The remainder of this page is intentionally blank.

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

C.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 Characters and Scope of work

The Contractor shall furnish services according to task orders issued by the

Contracting Officer (CO). Task orders shall specify the location and type of work requested. A site visit to the location will be conducted to confirm the task order.

The extent of work for the majority of the task orders shall include the

Basic Services for a regular make ready (painting, check and repair all carpentry, electric and mechanical systems throughout the apartments, and cleaning), prior to occupancy.

In some cases Additional Services may be required. Additional specifications and drawings will be provided to the Contractor for such tasks. As needed, additional task orders will be issued by the CO.

Basic Services and Additional Services are listed as CLINs in section B.3

(Prices/Costs) and the blank task order, Section J Exhibit 2

1.2 Contractor provided services

All construction and materials shall be in accordance with the International

Building Code (IBC), Egyptian Building Code (EBC), National Electric Code (NEC), and the American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), and as approved by the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

1.3 Reserved

1.4 Alteration and coordination

Work under this contract requires coordination with various Embassy sections, including, but not limited to, the facilities, leasing, security, and property offices.

1.5 Construction work procedure

1.5.1 Where new work under this project disturbs existing work, the affected surfaces shall be repaired or refinished to match the existing and left in as good condition as existed before the commencement of the work. Materials and workmanship used in such repair work, unless otherwise indicated or specified, shall conform in type, quality, and appearance to the original existing construction.

1.5.2 Trash and building materials accumulated for each task under this contract shall be removed from the site on a daily basis. After completion of all work, the Contractor shall remove all remaining materials and any

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1.5.3 The acceptance of a task order will be conclusive evidence that the bidder has complied with all conditions related to the character, quality and quantity of work requirements to be performed for each task. No claims for additional time or compensation due to variations between expected and actual conditions encountered during construction will be honored. Failure of the Contractor to thoroughly inspect and identify defects, if any, shall not release it from the responsibility to guarantee the whole works (existing to remain, and new works) for the period specified for each task.

1.6 Security Procedures

1.6.1 All of the Contractor’s personnel shall be subject to all the security procedures required for clearance of personnel working inside U.S.

Embassy residential compounds. These requirements shall include:

1. Submission of valid fingerprints, addressed to the U.S. Embassy, and a copy of the Egyptian ID two week prior to the required date to access the site.

2. Access for trucks shall be granted on 48 hours’ (two working days) advance notice showing: 1) Driver’s name 2) Copy of driver’s ID 3) Truck description and plate number, and 4) Date and time access is required.

3. Access for laborers can be given for three days, with 48 hours’ advance notice showing the name of the person(s), Egyptian national ID number(s), date and place of issue, and a copy of the ID. Labors for three days access will be given that for one time only.

4. All Contractor personnel shall be subject to a daily check (in and out) by Government guard personnel.

1.6.2 Failure of the Contractor to fulfill any security requirement in a timely manner shall not be a basis for any time or money extension.

Delay or suspension of work due to Government security regulations or requirements shall not be a basis for claims.

1.7 Safety

All Contractor personnel shall comply with the safety procedures implemented by the Safety and Health Requirements of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - EM 385-1-1 Please check the link below http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealth RequirementsManual.aspx

Or

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1.8 Contractor Personnel

All personnel assigned by the Contractor for the performance of the respective services shall be regular employees of the Contractor and shall be supervised by the Contractor. There shall be no employer-employee relationship between the Government and the personnel. Subcontractors may only be employed with the consent of the COR.

1.9 Superintendence by Contractor

The entire operation of the contracted services shall be superintended by the Contractor's bilingual (English/Arabic) liaison. The liaison shall coordinate the performance of the contracted services with the needs of the Government.

The liaison, or a qualified assistant, shall be on duty throughout the normal operating hours of the Embassy listed in Section F.8. The liaison shall also superintend the performance of the contracted services on weekends, after hours, and on holidays.

1.10 Quality Assurance

The Contractor shall institute an appropriate inspection system including:

(a) Develop and maintain checklists of duties to be carried out,

(b) Ensure these duties are carried out by the supervisory staff and senior employees, and

(c) Perform inspections at all work locations to determine whether the various services are being performed according to the contract requirements.

The Contractor shall provide copies of all inspection reports to the COR.

The Contractor shall promptly correct and improve any shortcomings and/or substandard conditions noted in such inspections. The Contractor shall call to the attention of the Contracting Officer or COR, for disposition, any conditions beyond the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.11 Inspection by the Government

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

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

A sample of the Inspection checklist is attached in section J.

C.2 DEMOLITION

2.1 Section includes minor demolition, removal, and disposal of selected items including, but not limited to, ceramic tiles, wooden floors, ceiling tiles, and drywall. It may also include removal of items such as exhaust fans, air conditioning units, windows, and doors.

This work shall not alter or affect the structure of the property.

2.2 Materials ownership

Except for items or materials indicated to be reused, salvaged, reinstalled, or otherwise indicated to remain as the Government’s property, demolished materials shall become Contractor's property and shall be removed from the project site and legally disposed of.

2.3 Quality Assurance

2.3.1 Use experienced labor specialized in demolition work similar in material and extent to that indicated for each task.

2.3.2 Regulatory Requirements: Comply with governing notification regulations before beginning selective demolition. Comply with hauling and disposal regulations of authorities having jurisdiction.

2.4 Execution

2.4.1 Demolish and remove existing construction only to the extent required by construction for each task.

2.4.2 Patching and repair: Promptly repair damage to adjacent construction caused by selective demolition operations.

2.4.3 Promptly dispose of demolished materials. Do not allow demolished materials to accumulate on-site.

C.3 MASONRY WORK

3.1 Section includes as Additional Services all masonry block work for specific task orders.

3.2 Submittals

Submit two samples of each type and size of block units. The Contractor shall bear the cost of these samples. Obtain approval before placing orders with suppliers.

3.3 Quality Assurance

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Perform work in accordance with Egyptian Standard (ES)1292.

3.4 Products

3.4.1 Recommended manufacturers include the following:

1. Tooblat

2. Arab Brick

3. Misr Brick

3.4.2 Concrete Blocks, unless otherwise specified, are to be to ES 1292, manufactured from ordinary Portland cement to ES 373 and natural aggregates to ES 1109.

3.4.3 Mortar: shall be cement-sand mortar consisting of 350 kg Portland cement, 1m3 sand and a minimum amount of water to produce a workable consistency. Use mortar within 1 hour of the addition of water.

3.5 Execution

3.5.1 Construct walls with all materials fully bonded or tied together to ensure compliance with design requirements for stability, strength, fire resistance, thermal and sound insulation as relevant.

3.5.2 Lay Blocks on full bed of mortar with joints filled to consistent thickness of not more than 12 mm.

3.5.3 Lay Hollow Blocks with cavity downward. Do not fill hollows in hollow blocks.

Use cut or special shape blocks to make up courses and piece-in.

3.5.4 Accuracy: keep courses level, true to line and evenly spaced. Accurately plumb all faces, angles and features. Set out carefully to ensure satisfactory junctions and joints with adjoining or built-in elements and components.

3.5.5 Block work bonding, unless otherwise specified, is to be stretching half lap.

3.5.6 Lintel Bearings: carefully predetermine setting out so those full blocks occur beneath ends of lintels.

3.5.7 Joints not visible in finished work are to be struck off with the trowel as work proceeds.

3.5.8 Joints: strike off and leave rough joints in block work to be plastered or rendered.

If not otherwise indicated, lay masonry walls with 10mm joints.

3.5.9 Remove masonry units disturbed after laying, clean and lay in fresh mortar.

3.5.10 Comply with construction tolerances of referenced Egyptian code of practice.

C.4 METAL FABRICATIONS

4.1 Section includes Additional Services for metal fabrication work such as ornamental security grills, parapet and stair hand rail additions or modifications, etc.

4.2 Submittals

Submit shop drawings showing dimensions, connection attachments, reinforcing, anchorage, size and type of fasteners, and accessories. Include erection drawings, elevations, and details where applicable for each task.

4.3 Quality Assurance

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Welders’ Certificates: verify American Welding Standard (AWS) qualification within the previous 12 months for the welders employed in this work.

4.4 Products

4.4.1 Steel plates, shapes and bars: ASTM A36; Steel Tubing: ASTM A-500 or A501;

steel pipe, black finish: ASTM A533; bolts, nuts, and washers: ASTM A307, galvanized to ASTM A153 for galvanized components.

4.4.2 Welding Materials: AWS D1.1; type required for materials being welded.

4.4.3 Zinc coating: hot dip galvanized coating for materials in exterior assemblies or exterior walls.

4.4.4 Ordinary grout: ordinary Portland cement and natural sand, mixed at a ratio of 1 part cement to 2½ parts sand by volume, with minimum water required for mixing, placement and hydration.

4.4.5 Shop primer: alkyd primer, FS TT P645.

4.4.6 Galvanizing repair paint: SSPC paint 20.

4.4.7 Zinc chromate primer: FS TT P645.

4.5 Execution

4.5.1 Verify that field conditions are acceptable and are ready to receive work.

4.5.2 Clean and strip primed steel items to bare metal where site welding is required.

4.5.3 Install items plumb and level, accurately fitted, free from distortion or defects.

4.5.4 Allow for erection loads, and for sufficient temporary bracing to maintain true alignment until completion and installation of permanent attachments.

4.5.5 Field weld components indicated on shop drawings.

4.5.6 Perform field welding in accordance with AWS D1.1.

4.5.7 Obtain COR’s approval prior to site cutting or making adjustments not scheduled.

4.5.8 After erection, prime welds, abrasions, and surfaces not shop primed, galvanized, except surfaces to be in contact with concrete.

4.5.9 Tolerances: maximum variation from plumb - 6 mm per story, non-cumulative.

Maximum offset from true alignment - 6 mm.

C.5 CARPENTRY WORK

5.1 Section includes the following Basic Services:

- Adjusting all wooden doors, windows, shutters, closets, kitchen cabinets, bathroom vanities, and fixed furniture pieces, for proper operation.

Section also shall include the following Additional Services for specific task orders:

- Replace or repair kitchen cabinets

- Replace or repair wooden bathroom vanities.

- Replace or repair wooden doors, interior and exterior

- Replace or repair damaged insect screens.

- Replace or repair damaged handles and hinges, and install missing items similar to existing.

- Install new or replace curtain rods, (curtain rods may be Government-furnished).

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- Install new or replace door stoppers.

- Install new or replace bathroom accessories (paper holder, towel racks, soap trays, medicine cabinets, etc.

5.2 Submittals

5.2.1 Shop Drawings:

For new work, submit shop drawings of woodwork showing location of each item, dimensioned plans and elevations, large scale details, joints, sections and connections to adjacent work. Include details of framing, blocking and furring and coordination for interface work at substrates. Include hardware schedule for cabinet hardware.

5.2.2 Samples:

Submit samples for each type of species showing full range of grain, color, texture and finish expected in completed work.

Submit samples for each type of cabinet and/or closet hardware and accessories for the selection and approval of the COR. The Contractor shall bear the cost of these samples.

5.3 Quality Assurance

Installer and fabricator qualifications: must have experience completing multiple projects with architectural woodwork similar in quality, material, design, and extent to that indicated for this project.

5.4 Products

5.4.1 Oak wood shall be dried and treated for usage where moisture content is above 50%.

5.4.2 Wooden doors: doors shall be hollow core, paneled with oak panels. Frame and architraves shall be natural oak.

5.4.3 Interior doors: MDF paneled doors, panel faces installed on softwood door frames with sufficient interior beams for panels and under hardware locations, frames and architraves shall be softwood.

5.4.4 Closet doors: MDF panels with oak veneer, molded or paneled as shown on drawings, finished in natural color, two coats of polyurethane. Frame and architraves shall be natural oak.

5.4.6 Hardware items: select and submit for approval, hardware that best serves the type and size of door with consistent style and finish.

5.4.7 Curtain rods: may be Government furnished.

5.3.8 Door stoppers: sample to be submitted for approval.

5.5 Execution

5.5.1 Install woodwork level, plumb, and straight. Scribe and cut woodwork to fit adjoining work, and refinish cut surfaces and repair damaged finish at cuts.

5.5.2 Cabinets: install without distortion so doors and drawers fit openings properly and are accurately aligned. Adjust hardware to center doors and drawers in openings and to provide unencumbered operation. Complete installation of hardware and accessory items as indicated.

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5.5.3 Complete the finishing work specified in this Section to extent not completed at shop or before installation of woodwork. Fill nail holes with matching filler where exposed. Apply specified finish coats, including stains and paste fillers if any, to exposed surfaces where only sealer/prime coats were applied in shop.

5.5.4 Repair damaged and defective woodwork, where possible, to eliminate functional and visual defects. Where not possible, replace woodwork. Adjust joinery for uniform appearance.

5.5.5 Clean, lubricate, and adjust hardware.

5.5.6 Clean woodwork on exposed and semi exposed surfaces. Touch up shop-applied finishes to restore damaged or soiled areas.

5.5.7 Install all doors with proper alignment and equal clearance, fix hardware for proper operation.

5.5.8 Install door-stoppers for all room doors

5.5.9 Curtain rods: install all curtain rods above windows.

C.6 ALUMINUM WORK

6.1 Section includes the following Basic Services:

- Adjusting all doors, windows, and screen panels for proper operation.

Section also shall include the following Additional Services for specific task orders:

- New aluminum doors, windows or screen panels

- Install child locks on doors and/or windows as needed.

- Replace damaged insect screens.

- Replace damaged handles, hinges, and weather stripping.

6.2 Submittals

Shop Drawings: for the fabrication and installation of each window and balcony type, include plans, elevations, sections, details, hardware, attachments to other work, operational clearances, and include the following:

1. Aluminum windows, frames, screen panels and fixed panels.

2. Flashing and drainage details

3. Weather-stripping details

4. Glazing details

5. Window system operators: show locations, mounting, and details for installing operator components and controls.

6. Methods of attaching all components to the existing frames, trimming, and finishing

6.3 Quality Assurance

6.3.1 Aluminum units: provide new units produced by a firm with not less than five years of successful experience in the fabrication of aluminum doors, windows, screens and frames, of the types required for this project. All work shall meet International Building Code (IBC) and local code requirements for wind loads and seismic zone 2A, earthquakes.

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6.3.2 Weather resistance: fabricate windows, frames, and screen panels, to include weather stripping and thresholds to prevent the uncontrolled penetration of air and water under normal weather conditions from the interior and the exterior. Glass shall be sealed into the window frame from outside to provide full insulation.

Provisions for condensation water drainage should be included.

6.3.3 The Contractor shall take field measurements prior to preparation of shop drawings and fabrication to ensure proper installation and fit.

6.3.4 Performance Requirements

1. General: provide units capable of complying with performance requirements indicated herein.

2. Air infiltration: provide units with sufficient air infiltration rate.

3. Water resistant: provide units with no water penetration.

4. Thermal movements: Provide units including anchorage that accommodates thermal movements resulting from changes in the ambient temperature without buckling, distortion, opening of joints, failure of joint sealant, damaging loads and stresses on glazing and connections, and other detrimental defects.

6.4 Products

6.4.1 Aluminum profiles:

Sections and profiles shall be made of extruded aluminum alloys free of defects impairing strength and appearance, medium weight systems, 1.6 mm thick frame.

Depth and profiles shall be as recommended by the manufacturer for system, strength, corrosion resistance, and application of required finish. Include provisions for condensation drainage in the profiles.

6.4.2 Fasteners:

Galvanized, aluminum, non-magnetic stainless steel or other non-corrosive metal fasteners, color to match, guaranteed by the manufacturer to be compatible with the windows, frames, screens, hardware, anchors and other items being fastened.

Do not use exposed fasteners except where unavoidable for the assembly of units, and unavoidable for the application of hardware. Provide only concealed screws in glazing stops.

6.4.3 Compression weather-stripping:

Provide manufacturer's standard replaceable stripping of EPDM (rubber) gaskets complying with American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM), including central, lateral, and glass beading gaskets, as recommended and guaranteed by the manufacturer to remain permanently elastic, non-shrinking, non-migrating and weatherproofed for the life of the building.

6.4.4 Glazing:

Double, 6mm thick, clear float glass.

6.4.5 Finish and colors:

Powder coated, electrostatic, off-white color.

6.4.6 Accessories & hardware

Anti-rust, of the best quality available, aluminum, stainless steel, carbon steel or other corrosion resistant material, designed to smoothly operate, tightly close, and securely lock windows.

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Hinged and fixed units: heavy duty hinges, locks in door leafs, locking gear and plates, pull handles, limit stop and cylinder in door leaf.

Sliding systems: heavy duty nylon rollers, latch lock self-closing in window leaf and manual closing in doors.

6.5 Execution

6.5.1 Verify all windows and balcony openings by field measurements prior to fabrication and indicate measurements on the shop drawings.

6.5.2 When possible, complete fabrication, assembly, finishing, hardware application, and other work shall be completed before shipment to project site. Disassemble components only as necessary for shipment and installation. All corners, meeting stiles/rails shall be mitered square and reinforced. All frames shall be pre-cut to receive hardware.

6.5.3 Glazing: fabricate window units with glazing stops & supports to provide a completely sealed unit, weather tight & water tight. Glazing shall be double.

6.5.4 Comply with manufacturer's specifications and recommendations for the installation of the panels, accessories, hardware, etc. Maintain continuity of line and accurate relation of planes and angles. Install in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions and the approved shop drawings.

6.5.5 All units shall be installed on mitered finished plaster; no wooden frames will be installed.

6.5.6 Aluminum frames shall be installed using liquid foam around the frames to provide water and air tight units. Trims shall be installed either as part of the frame section or separately to provide finished surrounding for the units.

6.5.7 Caulking around all openings to provide a finished sealed installation.

6.5.8 All jambs, heads and sills shall be set in correct locations, level, square, plumb and in alignment with other work.

6.5.9 Drill and tap frames and doors and apply surface-mounted hardware items, complying with hardware manufacturer's and template requirements. Use concealed fasteners wherever possible.

6.5.10 Adjust operating hardware to function properly, without binding, and to provide tight fit at contact points and weather stripping.

6.5.11 Glass and glazing: water-tight and airtight installation of glass product required.

Each installation must withstand normal temperature changes, wind loading, impact loading, without failure including loss or breakage of glass, failure of sealants or gaskets to remain watertight and airtight, deterioration of glazing materials and other defects in the work.

6.5.12 Clean complete system, inside and outside, promptly after installation of glass and sealants. Exercise care to avoid damage to the finish. Remove excess glazing and sealant compounds, dirt and other substances.

6.5.13 Testing: notify the COR in advance of testing. Testing shall be carried out using water hose. Reseal any leakage that may occur and repeat test until no leakage is observed.

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C.7 PLASTER WORK

7.1 Section includes Basic Services of patching plaster as required for electric or mechanical systems installations.

Section also includes Additional Services for new plaster work required for new masonry walls and partitions.

7.2 Products

7.2.1 Cement: ordinary Portland cement complying with ESS 373, 1962.

7.2.2 Sand: Natural desert sand, hard, clean and free from any adherent coating, clay or any deleterious material likely to affect adversely the hardening, strength, durability or appearance of the plaster.

7.2.3 Lath: galvanized self-furring, type 3.41 lb./ft2, use for joints between old and new masonry.

7.2.4 Plaster corner guards: galvanized of MetalX, or equal approved.

7.2.5 Plaster stop beads: galvanized of MetalX, or equal approved.

7.2.6 Wall/ceiling cornices: Futec, 15/15 cm for reception area, 7/7 cm for bathrooms, actual profile to be selected by the COR.

7.3 Execution

7.3.1 Examine all masonry surfaces that are to receive plaster. The masonry surfaces to receive plaster must provide good suction (ability to absorb water) or mechanical key (surface roughness), or both.

7.3.2 A dash-bond coat shall be applied and shall be proportioned 1 part by volume of Portland cement to 1 parts by volume of sand, mixed to a slurry consistency.

7.3.3 Apply two coats (brown and finish coat) directly over plastered masonry substrates.

7.3.4 Plaster thickness: Apply total plaster thickness to a minimum dimension of 15 mm.

7.3.5 Finish plastered surfaces plumb, leveled and true to lines.

7.3.6 Cut, patch, and repair plaster as necessary to restore cracks, dents and imperfections. Repair or replace work to eliminate blisters, buckles, excessive crazing and check cracking, dry-outs, efflorescence, sweat-outs and similar defects, including areas of the work where bonding to the substrate has failed.

C.8 GYPSUM BOARD

8.1 Section includes Additional Services for new gypsum boards partition and drop ceiling as required for specific task orders:

8.2 Submittals

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Shop drawings for the work.

Technical data for the gypsum boards system and components.

8.3 Products

8.3.1 System product of Knauf, or equal approved

8.3.2 Drywall panels: moisture resistant type, thickness of 13 mm.

8.3.3. Steel framing: provide framing, metal studs, runners, and furring of hot dip galvanized, light gauge, manufactured from cold rolled sheets of minimum

0.8 mm.

8.3.4 Fasteners: provide fasteners of type, material, size, and corrosion resistance.

8.3.5 Screws: steel self-drilling and self-tapping screw specified for gypsum boards & steel framing.

8.3.6 Joint tape: perforated, cross laminated reinforced paper or special tape with compatible joint compound as recommended by the gypsum board manufacturer.

8.3.7 Setting joint compound: factory packaged, as recommended by manufacturer.

8.4 Execution

8.4.1 All work shall be in accordance with the approved shop drawings and in accordance with the manufacturer’s installation instructions.

8.4.2 Gypsum boards partitions: space framing members’ 16” (40.6mm) o.c.

maximum. Install supplementary framing, blocking and bracing at termination of the work. Install steel studs so that flanges point in the same direction and gypsum boards can be installed in the direction opposite to that of the flange. Seal construction at perimeters with a continuous bead of acoustical sealant, including a bead at both faces of partitions.

C.9 WOOD FLOORS

9.1 Section includes Basic Services of patching and repairing damaged areas, and sanding and varnishing all wood floors.

Section also includes Additional Services of new wood floors as required for specific task orders that may include soft wood planks or oak wood parquet.

9.1 Submittals

For additional new work, the Contractor shall submit a sample for every type and size of flooring required showing the type of wood, finish and stain color. The Contractor shall bear the cost of these samples.

9.2 Products

9.3.1 Parquet: for repair, to match existing in wood type, dimensions, thickness and finish.

For new work, shall be natural oak wood.

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9.3.2 Urethane finish system: complete system of compatible components manufactured by Minwax, Jotun, or equal approved by the COR, semi- gloss finish.

9.3.2 Wood filler: formulated to fill and repair seams, defects, and open-grain hardwood floors; compatible with finish…