Residential_Security_Upgrades_SolicitationJune_16.doc

Solicitation No. SMO550-16-Q-0010

US Embassy, Rabat

Residential Security Upgrades

U.S. Embassy Rabat, Morocco

Km 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI

Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

Release Date: July19, 2016 To:

Prospective Quoters Subject: Request for Quotations number SMO550-16-Q-0010 Enclosed is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) for Residential Security Upgrade services. If you would like to submit a quotation, follow the instructions in Section 3 of the solicitation, complete the required portions of the attached document, and submit it to the address shown on the Standard Form 1449 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract/purchase order to the responsible company submitting an acceptable quotation at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial quotations, without holding discussions, although we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Quotations are due by August 18, 2016 at 16:00 local time.

Sincerely, Christian Lynch

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 1 - The Schedule

· SF 18 or SF 1449 cover sheet

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMO550-16-Q-0010, Prices, Block 23

· Continuation To SF-1449, RFQ Number SMO550-16-Q-0010, Schedule Of Supplies/Services, Block 20 Description/Specifications/Work Statement

Section 2 - Contract Clauses

· Contract Clauses

· Addendum to Contract Clauses - FAR and DOSAR Clauses not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 3 - Solicitation Provisions

· Solicitation Provisions

· Addendum to Solicitation Provisions - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 4 - Evaluation Factors

· Evaluation Factors

· Addendum to Evaluation Factors - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

Section 5 - Representations and Certifications

· Offeror Representations and Certifications

· Addendum to Offeror Representations and Certifications - FAR and DOSAR Provisions not Prescribed in Part 12

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT/ORDER FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS

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

1. REQUISITION NUMBER

PAGE 1 OF

2. CONTRACT NO.

3. AWARD/EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. ORDER NUMBER

5. SOLICITATION NUMBER

S-MO550-16-Q-0006

6. SOLICITATION ISSUE DATE 07/19/2016

7. FOR SOLICITATION

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME

Zakia Askari, Contracting Specialist

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER(No collect calls) +212 537 637 653

8. OFFER DUE DATE/08/18/2016@ 16:00 LOCAL TIME

2/20/XX @ 4 PM

9. ISSUED BY CODE

American Embassy

Km 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI

Souissi, Rabat, Morocco

HUBZONE SMALL

BUSINESS

(WOSB) ELLIGIBLE UNDER THE WOMEN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM NAICS:

SERVICE-DISABLED

VETERAN-OWNED

SMALL BUSINESS

EDWOSB

11. DELIVERY FOR FOB DESTINATION UNLESS BLOCK IS

MARKED

SEE SCHEDULE

RATED ORDER UNDER

DPAS (15 CFR 700)

13b. RATING

14. METHOD OF SOLICITATION

X RFQ RFP IFB

American Embassy Rabat, Morocco

Robert Blanchard, Contracting Officer

FACILITY CODE

18a. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY FMO, American Embassy Km 5.7, Avenue Mohammed VI, Rabat, Morocco Rabat, Morocco

CODE

17b. CHECK IF REMITTANCE IS DIFFERENT AND PUT SUCH ADDRESS IN

OFFER

18b. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 18a UNLESS BLOCK

BELOW IS CHECKED

SEE ADDENDUM

19.

ITEM NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

21.

QUANTITY

22.

UNIT

23.

UNIT PRICE

24.

AMOUNT

Residential Security Upgrades in Rabat, Casablanca and neighboring areas, Morocco.

(See attached Scope of Work for details)

25. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

26. TOTAL AWARD AMOUNT(For Govt. Use Only)

30b. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30c. DATE SIGNED

31b. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or Christian Lynch R.U. Eager 31c. DATE SIGNED

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

STANDARD FORM 1449 (REV. 02/2012)

PREVIOUS EDITION IS NOT USABLE

Computer Generated

SECTION 1 - THE SCHEDULE

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449

RFQ NUMBER SMO550-16-Q-0010

PRICES, BLOCK 23

I.

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

A. The purpose of this firm fixed price purchase order is to provide materials, equipment, labor, installation, maintenance and administration of residential security upgrades for the US Embassy residences in Rabat and Casablanca and neighboring areas in Morocco, per the Project Drawings and Specifications.

B. The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with four-year options.

C. Contract work may be awarded to multiple vendors under this solicitation.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND SURVEILLANCE PLAN (QASP)

This plan provides an effective method to promote satisfactory contractor performance. The QASP provides a method for the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) to monitor Contractor performance, advise the Contractor of unsatisfactory performance, and notify the Contracting Officer of continued unsatisfactory performance. The Contractor, not the Government, is responsible for management and quality control to meet the terms of the contract. The role of the Government is to monitor quality to ensure that contract standards are achieved.

Services.

Performs all residential security upgrade services set forth in the scope of work.

Section 1

All required services are performed and no more than one (1) customer complaint is received per month.

1.

SURVEILLANCE. The COR will receive and document all complaints from Government personnel regarding the services provided. If appropriate, the COR will send the complaints to the Contractor for corrective action.

2.

STANDARD. The performance standard is that the Government receives no more than one (1) customer complaint per month. The COR shall notify the Contracting Officer of the complaints so that the Contracting Officer may take appropriate action to enforce the inspection clause (FAR 52.212.4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items (May 2001), if any of the services exceed the standard.

3.

PROCEDURES.

(a) If any Government personnel observe unacceptable services, either incomplete work or required services not being performed they should immediately contact the COR.

(b) The COR will complete appropriate documentation to record the complaint.

(c) If the COR determines the complaint is invalid, the COR will advise the complainant. The COR will retain the annotated copy of the written complaint for his/her files.

(d) If the COR determines the complaint is valid, the COR will inform the Contractor and give the Contractor additional time to correct the defect, if additional time is available. The COR shall determine how much time is reasonable.

(e) The COR shall, as a minimum, orally notify the Contractor of any valid complaints.

(f) If the Contractor disagrees with the complaint after investigation of the site and challenges the validity of the complaint, the Contractor will notify the COR. The COR will review the matter to determine the validity of the complaint.

(g) The COR will consider complaints as resolved unless notified otherwise by the complainant.

(h) Repeat customer complaints are not permitted for any services. If a repeat customer complaint is received for the same deficiency during the service period, the COR will contact the Contracting Officer for appropriate action under the Inspection clause.

II.

PRICING

Residential Security Upgrade-Cost Proposal – Base Year:

Solid Core Doors

Surface Mount Locks and Peepholes

Security Grilles

Videophones

Security Lighting

TOTAL

Total Price for Base Year: _____________________

· Quantities for each item are estimated for bidding purposes. Actual required quantities may change as the work is implemented.

Residential Security Upgrade-Cost Proposal – Option Year One:

Solid Core Doors

Surface Mount Locks and Peepholes

Security Grilles

Videophones

Security Lighting

TOTAL

Total Price for Option Year One: _____________________

· Quantities for each item are estimated for bidding purposes. Actual required quantities may change as the work is implemented.

Residential Security Upgrade-Cost Proposal – Option Year Two:

Solid Core Doors

Surface Mount Locks and Peepholes

Security Grilles

Videophones

Security Lighting

TOTAL

Total Price for Option Year Two: _____________________

· Quantities for each item are estimated for bidding purposes. Actual required quantities may change as the work is implemented.

Residential Security Upgrade-Cost Proposal – Option Year Three:

Solid Core Doors

Surface Mount Locks and Peepholes

Security Grilles

Videophones

Security Lighting

TOTAL

Total Price for Option Year Three: _____________________

· Quantities for each item are estimated for bidding purposes. Actual required quantities may change as the work is implemented.

Residential Security Upgrade-Cost Proposal – Option Year Four:

Solid Core Doors

Surface Mount Locks and Peepholes

Security Grilles

Videophones

Security Lighting

TOTAL

Total Price for Option Year Four: _____________________

· Quantities for each item are estimated for bidding purposes. Actual required quantities may change as the work is implemented.

Grand Total of Base and All Option Years

Base Year Total:

Option Year 1 Total

Option Year 2 Total

Option Year 3 Total

Option Year 4 Total

Grand Total- Base and All Option Years

C.

All prices shall be in Moroccan Dirham.

MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM AMOUNTS

During this contract period, the Government shall place orders totaling a minimum of 5000 MAD. This reflects the contract minimum for this period of performance. The amount of all orders shall not exceed 2,000,000 MAD. This reflects the contract maximum for this period of performance.”

III.

VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX. Value Added Tax (VAT) is not included in the CLIN rates. Instead, it will be priced as a separate Line Item in the contract and on Invoices.

CONTINUATION TO SF-1449,

RFQ NUMBER SMO550-16-Q-0010

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES, BLOCK 20

DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT

1.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 The Contractor shall provide quantity surveyors, construction personnel, equipment, materials, tools and supervision as needed to complete the services that meet the technical requirements in this Statement of Work [SOW]. It is expected that the Contractor shall partner closely with Embassy personnel.

1.2 The work shall be executed in a diligent manner in accordance with a negotiated firm fixed price and performance period. The period of performance for all Phases of the project shall be completed in 360 days from Contract Award.

1.3 The Contractor shall have no access to any area without permission by the Embassy. The Contractor shall address the impact of the disruption caused by the work and provide for a continuing level of operation for continuous occupation of the residence during the construction period, including dust control, noise control and traffic.

1.4 The Contractor is to strictly enforce the following policies:

1.

No smoking in the buildings or grounds at any time.

2.

Only authorized personnel are allowed to service, adjust, remove or otherwise handle smoke detectors, security devices, or alarms.

Any person found violating these policies may be dismissed from the property and reported to security.

1.5 As requested, the Contractor shall prepare and submit reports, bill of materials, product literature, drawings, specifications, quality control schedules, safety plan and construction costs. These documents shall provide the necessary interfaces, coordination, and communication between the Embassy and Contractor for the delivery of a completed project.

2.

SCOPE OF WORK

2.1 The Contractor shall be required to prepare reports, bill of materials, quality control schedules and construction costs. These documents shall provide the necessary information, coordination, and communication between the Embassy and Contractor for the delivery of a complete project.

2.2 Scope of Work

Work includes tasks noted on any Drawings, Specifications, this Statement of Work, and the Contract. The general tasks are as follows:

A. Solid core doors

B. Deadbolt and slider locks

C. Window Grilles

D. Videophones

E. Façade lighting upgrades with Motion or photo sensitive activated sensors F. Assistance electrician on cabling, wiring, panduit installation….etc..

2.3 Logistics:

1. Contractor delivers, receives and moves all materials into place.

2. Remove debris daily, dispose off site.

3. Contractor may use on site electricity

4. Labor Background checks require a minimum of 21 days for clearance

2.4 Material Specifications

1. All materials used are to be new, brought to the site in unopened containers, properly labeled.

2. Provide MSDS information to the Owner for any materials used, as requested.

3. Follow attached Specifications for corresponding materials.

3.

GOVERNMENT MATERIAL (GM)

Pursuant to FAR 52-245-2, Government-Furnished Property, the Government will furnish the following materials and equipment for the installation by the Contractor.

- Deadbolt Locks (Yale)

- Slider Locks (Lince)

- Door Peepholes

- Videophones and cabling

- Cables, electrical wires, Panduit, power outlets The Government Material (GM) is stored at Embassy facilities in Rabat. The contractor shall move, uncrate, assemble, and install the GM. GM shall be uncrated and inspected by the contractor in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) to determine any damaged or missing parts. The contractor shall be responsible for damage or loss occurring after this inspection. The contractor shall notify the COR fourteen days in advance of the date the GM is needed. Any GM not incorporated in the work shall be returned to the Government and placed in storage at Embassy Rabat as directed by the COR.

3.1 Contractor shall be provided adequate quantities of materials in addition to the inventory of materials currently stored at the site to provide a complete the project as specified.

4.

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

4.1 Construction Management

1.

Throughout the course of the work, the Contractor is required to provide an English speaking supervisor who will coordinate the contractor’s work with the COR. It is anticipated that daily contact will be required in order to schedule and execute the tasks in each residence.

2.

Work will be completed in each residence before the next residence begins.

3.

Work shall be completed as expeditiously as possible. The structure shall be occupied during the execution of this contract. Contractor shall coordinate with Contracting Officer for work phasing and job sequencing with work commencing and completing in each residence unit in a sequential manner. Contractor to submit a phasing plan with construction schedule for review and approval prior to commencement of work at the site.

4.

Services under this Contract will be initiated on a residence-by-residence basis. Embassy will issue a Service Request with the following information:

A. Residence Address

B. Contractor(s) will work on a Service Request basis

4.2 The Contractor shall not conduct any work that is beyond this Statement of Work and accompanying specifications unless directed in writing by the Contracting Officer [CO]. Any work done by the Contractor beyond this SOW and accompanying specifications without direction from the CO will be at the Contractor’s own risk and at no cost to the Embassy.

4.3 The Contracting Officer shall provide a Notice to Proceed [NTP] to the Contractor. No work shall be initiated until the NTP is issued by the CO.

4.4 The Contracting Officer may designate more than one individual to serve as the Contracting Officer's Representative [COR]. The Contractor will be furnished evidence of COR appointments, including explicit authority delegated to each COR and their responsibilities.

4.5 The Embassy does not make representations or warranties of whatsoever kind or nature, either expressed or implied, as to the quality, level of completion, accuracy, extent of compliance with the standards, codes and requirements described or referred to in this SOW, or the extent of coordination between or among the documents provided to the Contractor.

4.6 The Embassy’s review, approval, or acceptance of, nor payment for the services required under this contract shall be construed to operate as a waiver of any rights under this contract or any cause of action against the Contractor arising out of the performance of this contract.

4.7 The Embassy has the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. All inspections shall be requested through the Embassy’s Facility Manager [FM] or Contracting Officer Representative [COR]. The Office of Overseas Buildings may perform quality assurance inspections [QAI] and tests during construction to confirm the work is installed according to the SOW.

4.8 The Contracting Officer has the authority to issue a temporary stop order during the execution of any particular phase of this SOW. This authority may be executed when the Embassy requires time for official functions, or is in possession of specific credible information indicating that the lives of Embassy personnel are immediately threatened and that the execution of the project will increase the Embassy's vulnerability. The Contractor shall promptly notify the CO that work has been stopped.

4.9 If any of the Contractor’s services do not conform to the contract requirements, the COR may require the Contractor to perform the services again in conformity with the contract requirements. The Embassy may by contract or otherwise, perform the services and charge the Contractor any cost incurred by the Embassy that is directly related to the performance of such service or terminate the contract for default.

4.10 The Embassy has the right to terminate this contract of convenience at any time in whole, or from time to time, if the Contracting Officer determines it is in the interest of the Embassy.

5.

RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR

5.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for the professional quality, technical accuracy, and the coordination of all construction and other services furnished under this contract. The Contractor shall, without additional compensation, correct or revise any errors or deficiencies in its construction and other services.

5.2 The Contractor shall identify a Project Site Manager who shall be responsible for the overall management of the project and shall represent the Contractor on the site during construction. The Project Site Manager shall be approved by the COR.

5.3 The Project Site Manager shall attend all project meetings, prepare Status Reports on the project and submit them to the COR. Status Reports shall contain meeting minutes, accomplishments, arising concerns and proposed solutions, any proposed changed orders, and any other pertinent information required to report the progress of performance.

5.4 All documentation produced for this project will become the ownership of the Embassy at the completion of this project.

5.5 The Contractor shall verify that all materials, equipment, and systems provide operational dependability. The Contractor assures the completed construction shall be easily maintained or replaced with readily available materials and services.

5.6 Any cost associated with services subcontracted by the Contractor shall be borne by and be the complete responsibility of the Contractor under the fixed price of this contract.

5.7 The Contractor is responsible for safety and shall comply with all local labor laws, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety and similar matters. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in lost time, disabling, or fatal injuries to the COR.

5.8 The Contractor shall be and remain liable to the Embassy in accordance with applicable law for all damages to the Embassy caused by the Contractor's negligent performance of any of the services furnished under this contract. The rights and remedies for the Embassy provided for under this contract are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law.

5.9 Reinstallation - The Contractor shall reinstall any shades, blinds, draperies, and other window dressing elements temporarily removed to facilitate the grille installation.

5.10 Insurance

Amount of Insurance - The Contractor's shall provide and maintain during the entire performance period the following insurance amounts and comply with F.A.R. 2.228-5, “Insurance Work on a Government Installation.”

The Contractor shall include all costs in their offers for General Liability (includes premises/operations, collapse hazard, products, completed operations, contractual, independent contractors, broad form property damage, personal injury)

1. Bodily Injury on or off the site stated in Moroccan Dirhams:

Per Occurrence As per Moroccan Law

Cumulative As per Moroccan Law

2. Property Damage on or off the site in Moroccan Dirhams:

Per Occurrence As per Moroccan Law Cumulative As per Moroccan Law The Contractor shall obtain any other types of insurance required by local law.

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

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

Government as Additional Insured - The Contractor shall name "the United States of America, acting by and through the Department of State", on a General Liability Policy as an additional insured with respect to operations performed under this contract.

Time for Submission of Evidence of Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence of the insurance required under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after contract award. Failure to timely submit this evidence, in a form acceptable to the Contracting Officer, may result in rescinding or termination of the contract by the Government.

6.

PRE-CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

6.1 The Contractor shall examine all the documents and visit the site to fully inform themselves of all the conditions and limitations applied to the work and submit a firm fixed price cost proposal for all the work. No subsequent cost allowance will be made to the Contractor for neglect of the existing conditions.

6.2 Provide a statement that the Contractor’s company and all personnel are experienced in installation of [major work element that requires specialized experience] similar to type and scope required for the work.

6.3 The Contractor shall prepare and submit a Quality Control Schedule [QCS] and Project Safety Plan [PSP] to address the project. The QCS and PSP are intended to document the entire project from beginning to end.

6.4 Submit a copy of a Contractor’s Installation Guarantee covering the work, labor and equipment for a period of one [1] year at no cost to the Embassy signed by the Contractor.

6.5 Submit a Bill of Materials [BOM], product literature, samples and standard specification submittals of all materials to be used in the project provided by the contractor. The BOM's shall list the equipment and materials in sufficient detail that a purchase order for the materials and equipment can be executed without further elaboration or specifications. These documents will be used by the Embassy to approve all equipment and materials.

7.

CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

7.1 No construction shall begin until approvals of the Pre-Construction Submittals are accepted by the COR.

7.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for all required materials not provided by the Embassy, equipment and personnel to manage, administer, and supervise the project. All workmanship shall be of good quality and performed in a skillful manner as determined by the COR.

7.3 All materials and equipment incorporated into the project shall be new unless noted otherwise. The Contractor shall transport and safeguard all materials and equipment required for construction.

7.4 Equipment and materials shall be carefully handled, properly stored, and adequately protected to prevent damage before and during installation, in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations. Damaged or defective items shall be replaced. The contractor will be responsible for security of all materials and equipment.

7.5 Receipt Of Materials - Shipment of equipment, materials, and supplies shall be addressed to the Contractor - not the Embassy. The Contractor must be on hand to accept shipments; the Embassy will not accept shipments.

7.6 The Contractor will be provided with a storage and staging area as determined by the COR. The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring the area to its original condition at the completion of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for repair of any damage incurred to buildings or pavement as a result of storage activities. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining any additional off compound storage areas as required.

7.7 The Contractor shall at all times keep the work area free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing construction, the Contractor shall remove all temporary facilities and leave the project site in a clean and orderly condition acceptable to the COR.

7.8 The Contractor shall perform the work at the site during the Embassy's normal workday hours, unless agreed upon with the COR.

7.9 The Contractor shall be responsible for connection of temporary utilities to existing utilities including water and power lines. All temporary connections to local water and power lines shall be coordinated with the COR. The Contractor shall pay all costs incurred in connecting, converting, and transferring the utilities to the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for making connections including providing back flow preventer devices on connections to domestic water lines, providing transformers, and for disconnections.

7.10 At the end of each work day, or notification of a temporary stop order, the Contractor shall lower and fixed all temporary work platforms and/or harnesses. Contractor shall notify the COR of the temporary barricade locations. Beginning the next workday, the contractor shall remove the temporary barricades before continuing the project.

7.11 Storm Protection - Should warnings of wind of gale force or stronger be issued, the Contractor shall take every practicable precaution to minimize danger to person, the work and adjacent property. Precautions shall include, but not be limited to, closing all openings, removing all loose materials, tools and equipment from exposed locations, and other temporary work.

7.12 Cleanup - The Contractor shall keep the work area, including storage areas, free from accumulations of waste materials on a daily basis and comply with all federal, state and local regulations pertaining to the storage, transport and disposal of wastes. The Contractor shall not use Embassy waste disposal facilities including garbage cans, trash piles or dumpsters.

7.13 Damage Repair – Any finishes, structure, systems or equipment damaged by the activities of the contract are to be restored to their original condition by the contractor at no additional cost to the Owner, including such items as interior and exterior wall, ceiling, floor, paving, sidewalk and furniture finishes. Where Owner equipment or other movable objects are subject to damage by the work activities, the Contractor is responsible to advise the Owner to remove such equipment in writing, and allow 48 hours for the removal. Such written notice will absolve the Contractor from damages.

7.14 Landscape Restoration - The surfaces of all unpaved areas disturbed by construction activities shall be sodded with an approved grass native to the sodded area as approved by the COR. These shall include areas which existing pavement is removed, areas where excavation takes place, and areas where existing sod is killed or compacted by construction activities. Landscape shrubs killed or damaged by construction activities shall be replaced with same species and size.

8.

CRITERIA

8.1 The Contractor work shall in accordance with U.S. codes and standards. The COR will review and comment on the Contractor’s submissions using the following codes and standards:

American Society for Testing & Materials, 2003 International Building Code

2003 International Mechanical Code

2003 International Plumbing Code

2002 National Electrical Code (NFPA)

8.2 The Contractor work shall be performed per the following Contract Documents:

1. Doors – Section 06200 Finish Carpentry and Drawing A1

2. Deadbolt and slider locks, sheet B1

3. Window Grilles – Section 05120 Structural and Drawing C1

4. Videophones – Section 13710

5. Façade lighting upgrades with Motion activated sensors – Section 16000 and Lighting Fixture Samples, E1, E2, E3

9.

DELIVERABLE SCHEDULE

9.1 The Contractor shall commence work under this contract promptly, execute the work diligently, and achieve final completion and acceptance including final cleanup of the premises within the period specified.

9.2 Project Completion: Furnish one copy of maintenance and operating information, Contractor’s one year workmanship guarantee and product literature of all items installed.

10.

WARRANTY

10.1 The Contractor warrants to the Owner that materials and equipment furnished under the Contract will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or permitted by the Contract Documents, that the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted, and that the Work will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents.

10.2 Work not conforming to these requirements, including substitutions not properly approved and authorized, may be considered defective.

10.3 The Contractor’s warranty excludes remedy for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear and normal usage.

10.4 If required by the Owner, the Contractor shall furnish satisfactory evidence as to the kind and quality of materials and equipment.

10.5 If, within one year after the date of Substantial Completion any of the Work is found to be not in accordance with the requirements of the Contract Documents, the Contractor shall correct it promptly after receipt of written notice from the Owner to do so. The Owner shall give such notice promptly after discovery of the condition. If the Contractor fails to correct nonconforming Work within a reasonable time after receipt of notice from the Owner, the Owner may correct it and deduct the amount from any withheld funds or any future contract work.

11.

PROJECT SECURITY

11.1 The work to be performed under this contract requires that the Contractor, its employees and sub-contractors submit corporate, financial and personnel information for review by the Embassy. Information submitted by the Contractor will not be disclosed beyond the Embassy.

11.2 The Contractor shall submit this information including construction vehicle requirements within 10 days of the Notice to Proceed.

12.

PAYMENTS

12.1 The Contractor shall submit one copy of all payment invoices, with the appropriate backup documents to the COR. The COR will determine if the invoice is complete and proper as submitted. The COR also will determine if billed services have been satisfactorily performed and if expenses billed are correct. If it is determined that the amount billed is incorrect, the COR will within seven days, request the Contractor to submit a revised invoice.

12.2 The Contractor shall specifically identify his last invoice "Final Invoice." The Final invoice shall include the remaining payment claimed to be due under the basic contract and all modifications issued, if any. The final invoice shall also have the Contractor's Release of Claims Certificate attached.

APPENDIX A

Contract Documents/Specifications

1. Section 05120 Structural Steel

2. Section 13710 VideoIntercom

3. CFL Floodlight

4. Section 110518 Electrical Specifications

PART 1. GENERAL

1.01 Contract Documents

A. Work of this section is bound by the Statement of Work, this Specification and accompanying Drawings.

1.02 Scope of Work

A. Provide Electrical work to full completion, operation and performance in accordance with contract documents and applicable codes.

1.03 Codes

A. Conform to all applicable codes, laws, ordinances, rules and regulations. Pay all fees in connection therewith.

B. Construe nothing in these plans or specifications to permit work not conforming to these codes.

1.04 Site Visit

A. Visit site of proposed work and become familiar with all conditions affecting work.

B. No additional allowances will be granted because of lack of such information.

1.05 Reference Standards

A. Specifications, standards, tests and recommended methods cited herein from following trade, industry and government organizations determine quality and quantity of materials and methods U.O.N.

1. National Electrical Safety Code (US)

1.06 Submittals

A. After award of bid and prior to order of materials and equipment, submit the following data for approval:

1. Lighting Fixtures and Controls.

1.07 Substitution Requests

A. By written request only.

B. Approval of substitute equipment indicates general compliance with design capacities and performance only.

C. Contractor is responsible for verification of space constraints, electrical requirements and control functions.

D. Any changes to Architectural, Mechanical, Electrical or Control Systems necessary to incorporate substitute equipment into original design are to be borne exclusively by contractor supplying that equipment.

E. Manufacturers indicated on drawings and in these specifications establish quality level of product.

F. Equal products of alternate manufacturers are acceptable if approved strictly in the manner established by these specifications.

1.08 Workmanship

A. Run raceways parallel to building keep as inconspicuous as possible and grade evenly.

B. Set equipment plumb and true with easy access for maintenance.

C. Offset raceways as required to provide proper and necessary clearances.

D. Provide adequate clearances for repair and service of mechanical equipment.

E. Provide equipment complete.

F. Mount all accessories, ready for electrical and control connection.

G. All equipment is to be provided with a single point electrical connection unless otherwise noted.

1.09 Warranties

A. One year warranty as specified in General Conditions.

B. In order to maintain warranties and to comply with Code requirements, install all equipment strictly in accordance with manufacturer's instructions. Where any installation instructions conflict with Contract Documents, notify Owner prior to installation.

1.10 Definitions

A. Approve: Approval by Owner according to procedures outlined in general conditions.

B. Listed: Listed by a National Testing Agency - Underwriter's Laboratory, Factory Mutual or approved.

C. NIC: Not in Contract

D. NEC: National Electrical Code, latest edition, as adopted by jurisdiction having authority.

E. Provide: Provide and install completely.

1.11 General Requirements

A. All wire and cable is to be installed in conduit unless otherwise noted.

B. All wire, cable and conduit is to be concealed unless otherwise noted. In areas without ceilings and in any area designated for exposed conduit, review on site with Owner prior to fabrication to determine acceptable location, elevation and attachment.

1.12 Construction Documents

A. Drawings are diagrammatic and do not indicate all details necessary for the equipment to be installed.

B. During field installation, provide all necessary offsets or transitions to fit building spaces.

C. Review architectural drawings prior to bidding for structure and finishes affecting this work.

1.13 Cleaning

A. Cleaning includes removal of all debris, wet cleaning of surfaces inside and out, removal of dust, dirt, oil, lint, hair, organic materials, mud or accumulations of similar debris.

B. Remove tags and shipping labels from fixtures and appurtenances.

C. Thoroughly clean fixtures with an approved domestic nonabrasive cleanser.

D. Remove all debris generated by Electrical Contract including any materials or equipment to be removed except those items specifically identified to be delivered to owner.

E. Dispose of all debris off site.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

2.01 Materials

A. All material to be new of the quality herein specified, free from defects and listed by the Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc., unless otherwise noted.

B. Each type of material to be of the same Manufacturer throughout the building.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.01 Coordination

A. Examine Architectural, Structural, and Mechanical Plans and coordinate Electrical work to avoid conflicts, errors and delays.

3.02 Completion

A. Test, adjust and balance all systems before concealment.

B. Test all motors for proper rotation.

C. Clean project area and remove all debris generated by Electrical Contract.

3.03 Demolition, Removal and Repair

A. Remove all salvage and debris from site.

B. Cut work as required for installation, patch to match original conditions as directed and approved by Owner.

C. All exposed surfaces are to be left in finished condition under this Contract. Where mechanical or electrical items are removed, added and/or modified, provide for patching of resulting exposed surface to match adjacent surfaces.

D. Do not cut structural portion without Owner's written approval.

E. Except where otherwise specified, finish all exposed surfaces to match adjacent surface.

F. Contractor is responsible for any and all damages which might be occasioned by the Contractor’s failure to exactly locate and preserve any and all underground utilities.

G. Where existing utilities are cut or otherwise damaged during work, identify source and service of utility, notify Owner immediately, patch, and repair to fully operable service as directed by Owner.

3.04 Cutting Structural Framing

A. Do not notch or cut framing members unless approved in writing by Owner.

3.05 Testing Demonstration & Instruction

A. Place the entire electrical system including Lighting and Power Systems into initial operation.

B. Demonstrate to Owner the proper operation of all components of such systems.

3.06 Changes

A. Should changes be authorized, which in the opinion of the Contractor require additional payment, do not start work until receiving written notice from Owner.

3.07 Safety

A. In accordance with generally accepted construction practices, Contractor is solely and completely responsible for conditions of job site, including safety of persons and property during work.

B. This requirement applies continuously and is not limited to normal working hours.

C. Comply with Federal Department of Labor Occupational Safety and Health Administration Standards, latest edition.

D. Equipment, service platforms, belt guards, etc., to meet OSHA regulations.

E. Engineer's construction review is for determining compliance with technical provisions of contract documents and is in no way intended to include review of Contractor's safety measures in, on or near construction site.

F. See General Conditions for further requirements.

END OF SECTION

BASIC MATERIALS AND METHODS 16050-1 US Embassy Rabat

PART 1. GENERAL

1.01 Contract Conditions

A. Refer to Division 1 for Contract Conditions.

1.02 Submittals, Product Data, Substitutions

A. Refer to Division 1 and Section 16010.

B. Provide submittals for the following equipment:

1. Conduit.

2. Surface raceway.

3. Wire and cable.

4. Outlet, pull and junction boxes.

1.03 General Installation Requirements

A. All wire and cable is to be installed in conduit unless otherwise noted.

B. Except in Mechanical and Electrical rooms, all wire, cable and conduit is to be concealed unless otherwise noted.

PART 2. PRODUCTS

2.01 Conduits

A. Electric Metallic Tubing (EMT)

1. Zinc coated by hot dip galvanizing or sherardizing.

2. See Drawings for sizes, 1/2 inch minimum.

3. Manufacturer: Allied Tube and conduit, Cole-Flex Corp., Robroy Industries, V.A.W. of America, Wheatland Tube, Western or approved.

B. Flexible Conduit

1. Galvanized steel or aluminum, abrasion resistant.

2. See Drawings for sizes, 1/2 inch minimum.

3. Manufacturer: AFC, Carol Cable Co., Hubbell Inc., Triangle, PWC, or approved.

C. Flexible Conduit, Liquid Tight

1. Hot dipped galvanized steel core with thermoplastic overcoat.

2. See Drawings for sizes, 1/2 inch minimum.

3. Manufacturer: AFC, Carol Cable Co., Carlon, Cole Flex, Hubbell Inc., Raco or approved.

D. PVC (Rigid Plastic) Conduit

1. Heavy wall, high impact plastic, Schedule 40 Polyvinyl Chloride, 1/2 inch minimum.

2. Manufacturer: Carlon, Hercules, Triangle PWC, PW Pipe.

2.02 Connections and Fittings

A. Especially for purpose used.

B. Same material and finish as raceway.

C. Couplings and Connections for Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT)

1. Rain tight compression type, employing split corrugated ring and tightening nut.

2. Set screw type fitting, malleable steel body.

3. Manufacturer: Appleton, Raco, Thomas & Betts

4. Cast connectors and couplings are not allowed.

2.03 Wire and Cable

A. Wiring - 50 volts line-neutral and higher

1. Feeders and Branch Circuits Larger than 4 AWG:

a. Copper only, unless otherwise noted.

b. Stranded conductor.

c. 600 volt insulation.

d. THHN, THWN, XHHW.

2. Feeders and Branch Circuits 4 AWG and Smaller:

a. Copper conductor.

b. 600 volt insulation.

c. THHN/THWN.

d. #8 and #6 AWG, stranded conductor.

3. Smaller than 8 AWG, solid or stranded conductor.

4. Not less than 98% conductivity.

5. Manufacturer: AFC, American Insulated Wire Corp., Carol Cable, Houston Wire & Cable, Southwire Co., Alcatel or approved.

2.04 Outlet, Pull And Junction Boxes

A. Size

1. Size to meet NEC Article 314, plus 25% additional volume.

B. Outlet Boxes

1. Sheet Metal Outlet Boxes: Galvanized steel, with 1/2 inch male fixture studs where required.

2. Cast Boxes: Aluminum or cast feralloy, deep type, gasket cover, threaded hubs.

3. Manufacturer - National, Appleton, Steel City, Crouse Hinds, RACO.

C. Pull and Junction Boxes

1. Interior

a. Less than 12 inches in any dimension: galvanized steel.

b. Larger than 12 Inches in any dimension: Hinged enclosure.

c. Raco, Hoffman, Wiegman.

2. Outdoor, Above Grade

a. Wet location, UL listed raintight, watertight.

b. Galvanized cast iron or cast aluminum box and cover, neoprene gasket.

c. Ground flange.

d. Stainless steel cover screws.

e. Crouse-Hinds WDB series or approved.

2.05 Supporting Devices

A. Galvanized or painted steel channel indoors, galvanized channel outdoors.

B. Corrosion resistant hardware compatible with channel and same material as supported item.

C. Unistrut, Kindorf, Powerstrut or approved.

PART 3. EXECUTION

3.01 Conduit Size And Arrangement

A. Size conduit for Type THW conductors, 12 mm (1/2 inch) minimum size.

B. Arrange conduit to maintain headroom and present a neat appearance.

C. Route exposed conduit parallel and perpendicular to walls and adjacent piping.

D. Maintain minimum 150 mm (6 inch) clearance between conduit and piping.

E. Maintain 300mm (12 inch) clearance between any conduit and heat sources such as flues, steam pipes, and heating appliances.

F. Not more than 3 line conductors in any raceway.

G. Do not install conduits on surface of building exterior, across roof, or on top of parapet walls.

3.02 Conduit Installation

A. Cut conduit square using a saw or pipe cutter; de-burr cut ends.

B. Bring conduit to the shoulder of fittings and couplings and fasten securely.

C. Use conduit hubs or sealing locknuts for fastening conduit to cast boxes, and for fastening conduit to sheet metal boxes in damp or wet locations.

D. Install no more than the equivalent of four 90 degree bends between boxes.

E. Use conduit bodies to make sharp changes in direction, as around beams.

F. Use hydraulic one-shot conduit bender or factory elbows for bends in conduit larger than 1-1/4 inch size.

G. Avoid moisture traps where possible; where unavoidable, provide junction box with drain fitting at conduit low point.

H. Avoid condensation between interior and exterior locations by blocking air flow in conduit with "Duc Seal" or similar material.

I. Thoroughly clean interior of conduits.

J. Use suitable conduit caps to protect installed conduit against entrance of dirt and moisture.

K. Provide No. 12 AWG insulated conductor or suitable pull string in empty conduit, except sleeves and nipples.

L. Install expansion joints where conduit crosses building expansion or seismic joints.

M. Use ground bushings at panelboards, disconnect switches, and junction boxes that contain feeders rated 60amperes or more.

N. Provide bushing or EMT connector for all conduits that do not terminate in a panel, box, or enclosure.

3.03 Conduit and Raceways

A. Run parallel with building lines in mechanical rooms or concealed spaces unless specifically noted otherwise.

3.04 Conduit Uses

A. Electrical Metallic Tubing

1. Concealed in non-masonry/concrete walls or ceiling.

2. Exposed in locations minimum 8 feet above floor.

3. May not be used in or under concrete slab or underground.

B. Flexible Conduit

1. Lighting fixture pigtails in accessible ceilings.

2. Interior motor connections.

3. At building expansion joints.

4. Vibrating or movable equipment connections.

5. Fished in stud walls in lengths not exceeding 8'-0".

6. Provide separate ground conductor inside full length of circuit in addition to integral bonding tape.

C. Flexible Conduit, Liquid Tight

1. Exterior motor connections for movable or vibrating equipment.

2. Flexible connections in damp or wet locations.

3. Provide separate ground conductor full length of circuit inside.

D. Rigid PVC

1. Use limited to concrete slab and underground installations.

2. Schedule 40.

3. Provide ground wire full length of circuit.

4. Use rigid steel factory elbows for bends in plastic conduit runs longer than 100 feet or in plastic conduit runs which have more than two bends regardless of length.

5. Wipe plastic conduit clean and dry before joining. Apply full, even coat of cement to entire area that will be inserted into fitting. Let joint cure for 20 minutes minimum.

6. Use factory manufactured conduit support/spacers for all underslab and underground conduit runs, install maximum 10' on center.

3.05 Wire And Cable

A. General Wiring Methods

1. Use no wire smaller than 12 AWG (3 mm2) for power and lighting circuits.

2. Use 10 AWG (4 mm2) conductor for 20 ampere, 220 volt branch circuit home runs longer than 75 feet.

3. Place an equal number of conductors for each phase of a circuit in same raceway or cable.

4. Splice only in junction or outlet boxes.

5. Neatly train and lace wiring inside boxes, equipment, and panelboards using cable ties.

B. Wire and Cable Installation in Raceways

1. Pull all conductors into a raceway at the same time.

2. Use UL listed wire pulling lubricant for pulling 4 AWG and larger wires.

3. Install wire in raceway after interior of building has been physically protected from the weather and all mechanical work likely to injure conductors has been completed.

4. Completely and thoroughly swab raceway system before installing conductors.

5. Place not more than 3 line conductors in any single raceway.

3.06 Outlet, Pull And Junction Box Locations

A. Provide electrical boxes as shown on Drawings and as required for splices, taps,…