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1232SA25R0039

SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD

4. TYPE OF SOLICITATION2. CONTRACT NUMBER 3. SOLICITATION NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

ORDER UNDER DPAS (15 CFR 700)

6. REQUISITION/PURCHASE NUMBER

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

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

SEALED BID (IFB)

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CAUTION: LATE Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals: See Section L, Provision No. 52.214-7 or 52.215-1. All offers are subject to all terms and conditions contained in this solicitation.

(Date)(Hour) local timeuntildepository located in copies for furnishing the supplies or services in the Schedule will be received at the place specified in Item 8, or if hand carried, in the

SOLICITATION

9. Sealed offers in original and

PART IV - REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

INSTRS., CONDS., AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

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amendments to the SOLICITATION for offerors

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of

14. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

CALENDAR DAYS (%)30 CALENDAR DAYS (%)20 CALENDAR DAYS (%)10 CALENDAR DAYS (%)

(See Section I, Clause No. 52.232.8)

13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

designated point(s), within the time specified in the schedule.

by the offeror) from the date for receipt of offers specified above, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the

NOTE: Item 12 does not apply if the solicitation includes the provisions at 52.214-16, Minimum Bid Acceptance Period.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

IMPORTANT - Award will be made on this Form, or on Standard Form 26, or by other authorized official written notice.

28. AWARD DATE

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

27. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

25. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

26. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

CODE 24. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 7)

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23. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

41 U.S.C. 3304 (a) ( 10 U.S.C. 2304 (c) (

22. AUTHORITY FOR USING OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION:

21. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION20. AMOUNT19. ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED

AWARD (To be completed by government)

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ARS-1232SA

USDA ARS ACQUISITION AND PROPERTY D

5601 SUNNYSIDE AVENUE

RM 3-2102

BELTSVILLE MD 20705

Osvaldo J. Rodriguez, Contracting Officer osvaldo.rodriguez@usda.gov

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12. In compliance with the above, the undersigned agrees, if this offer is accepted within _____90_________ calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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A. Project Title: Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA

B. Competition is set aside for 100% Total Small

Business. Applicable NAICS code is 236220

Commercial and Institutional Building

Construction.

C. In accordance with Federal Acquisition

Regulation (FAR) 36.204 the magnitude of this construction project is between $250,000 and

$500,000, base and all options.

D. Prospective contractors shall complete Blocks

15A, 15B, 15C, 16, and 17.

E. Prospective contractors shall be registered with Systems for Awards Management(SAM) with an active registration.

Delivery: 120 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: ARS-124389

SEA TIFTON GA LOCATION SUPPORT STAF

2316 RAINWATER ROAD

TIFTON GA 31793 US

0001 Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA- Repair/update 1 JC building structure

0002 Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA- Upgrade bay 1 JC interior flooring / Provide drainage

(Option Line Item)

0003 Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA- Update Heating 1 JC and Cooling/Plumbing

(Option Line Item)

0004 Greenhouse 27 Remodel, Tifton, GA- Update 1 JC greenhouse control systems and components

(Option Line Item)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

SECTION B- SUPPLIES AND SERVICES AND PRICE/COST

SCOPE OF CONTRACT

The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, equipment, supplies, transportation, utilities, and supervision for complete construction of the following in accordance with the clauses, specifications, drawings, attachments, and other terms and conditions set forth in the attached Scope of Work.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Item No. Description Price/Cost

0001 Repair/update building structure $____________________

0002 (Option) Upgrade bay interior flooring/Provide drainage $____________________

0003 (Option) Update Heating and Cooling/Plumbing $____________________

0004 (Option) Update greenhouse control systems and components $____________________

PLEASE ROUND TO THE NEAREST DOLLAR, DO NOT USE CENTS.

CONTRACTOR Unique Entity ID (UEI): _____________________________________

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Line Item 0001 to be completed 120 days from receipt of contract award. The contract award represents a notice to proceed. Each option must be completed 120 days from being exercised.

(End of clause)

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATION/WORK STATEMENT

DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Please reference Scope of Work in Section J.

POSTAWARD CONFERENCE

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled within 10 days after the date of the contract award. The conference will be held via teleconference.

PERMITS AND LICENSES

The Contractor shall obtain all required permits, licenses, and authorizations to perform work under this contract and comply with all the applicable Federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

DIRECTIVES, INSTRUCTIONS AND REFERENCES

Only the Contracting Officer shall issue directives/instructions defining the roles and responsibilities and appointment of a Contracting Officer Representative (COR); Location Monitor (LM); Project Manager (PM);

Occupational Health & Safety Manager and/or any other functional appointment as deemed necessary for the scope of work.

WORK MANAGEMENT

The Contractor shall manage the total work effort associated with the services required to meet the performance objectives and standards. Such management includes but is not limited to planning, scheduling, cost accounting, report preparation, establishing and maintaining records, and quality control. The Contractor shall provide a staff with the necessary management expertise to assure performance objectives and standards are met.

MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and equipment may not be stored at the jobsite lay down area after work hours unless approved in advance by the Contracting Officer. There will not be office space available at any location. All job site lay down areas are dependent upon the size and location of the work. Job site availability will be identified in the Scope of Work.

SERVICE INTERRUPTIONS/UTILITY OUTAGES

If any utilities or other services must be discontinued (even temporarily) due to scheduled contract work, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative ten calendar days in advance to allow notification of affected tenants and customers. If the discontinued service is due to an emergency breakdown the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer Representative as soon as practicable.

At a minimum, include the location of the outage, utilities being affected, duration of outage and any necessary sketches. Once approved, and prior to beginning work on the utility system requiring shut down, attend a pre- outage coordination meeting with the Contracting Officer to review the scope of work and the lock-out/tag-out procedures for worker protection. No work will be performed on energized electrical circuits unless proof is provided that no other means exist.

EMPLOYEE REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall provide experienced, qualified, and capable personnel to perform the work in this contract.

Personnel shall be fully knowledgeable of all safety and environmental requirements associated with the work they perform. Competent personnel shall be provided as required by the contract. Contractor staff may be required to obtain a USDA Linc Pass badge. Documents need to obtain the Linc Pass shall be provided by the Government after award.

OSHA

Contractor must maintain a workplace and ensure that workplace conditions conform to applicable OSHA standards.

KEY PERSONNEL

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel: SITE SUPERINTENDENT

(b) During the first thirty (30) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (c) below. After the initial 30-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer.

Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

EMPLOYEE CONDUCT/REMOVAL OF EMPLOYEES

Contractor employees and Subcontractor employees shall conduct themselves in a proper, efficient, courteous and businesslike manner. The Contractor shall remove from the site any individual whose continued employment is deemed by the Contracting Officer to be contrary to the public interest or inconsistent with the best interests of Agricultural Research Service. The Contracting Officers decision is final and not negotiable.

STATEMENT OF WORK/SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

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

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. Inspection will be performed at: the location of the project.

FINAL INSPECTION

(a) A final inspection shall be made only when all the materials have been furnished, all the work has been performed, and all the construction provided for by the contract has been completed in accordance with the terms, conditions, specifications, and drawings set forth in this contract. If, upon examination by the Contracting Officer, his/her designated representative, and Government inspection personnel, the project is determined not sufficiently completed to have warranted a final inspection, the Contractor may be held financially liable for any additional cost of re-inspection when material and workmanship are not ready at the time specified by the Government for project inspection.

(b) Contractor shall give the Contracting Officer ten (10) calendar days advance notice, in writing, of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection.

(c) The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any discrepancies and/or omissions noted at the final inspection by providing a "punchlist" as to the discrepancies/omissions, replacement of materials and performance or re-performance of any unsatisfactory work necessary for final acceptance. This notification shall not in any way be deemed an extension of the contract completion date. If all construction required by the contract is found completed and all contractual documents (i.e. payrolls, shop/as-builts/red-line drawings, release from claims, etc.)

have been submitted, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor of such in writing by processing the final payment for the project.

(d) Acceptance shall be final and conclusive, except for latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as may amount to fraud, or regarding the Government’s right under any warranty or guarantee.

FINAL ACCEPTANCE

Upon written notification that all deficiencies identified during the final inspection have been corrected, the Contracting Officer will schedule a final acceptance inspection of the work. If all construction required by the contract is determined to be complete and all requisite contract deliverables (e.g., certified payroll records, as- built http://acquisition.gov/ drawings, warranty documents, etc.) have been submitted and approved by the Government, the Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor in writing of such acceptance. Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (52.252-2) (FEB 1998)

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

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)

52.242.15 Stop-Work Order (Aug 1989)

52.242-17 Government Delay of Work (Apr 1984)

COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the contract, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 120 days from receipt of award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. The contract award represents a notice to proceed.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE

A Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated after contract award. The contractor will be notified by letter of the name and duties of the COR.

CONTRACT CLOSEOUT

(a) Closeout Procedures:

(1) Comply with provisions in conditions of contract relating to submittals prior to substantial completion, or Owner's use of completed portions of work.

(2) Provide submittals required by governing authorities.

(b) Cleaning:

(1) Execute cleaning during progress of work and at completion of work.

(2) Reference other specification sections for additional specific work.

(3) Maintain premises and public properties free from accumulations of waste, debris, and rubbish caused by operations.

(4) At completion of work, remove waste materials, rubbish, tools, equipment, machinery, and surplus materials:

a. Clean all sight-exposed surfaces.

b. Leave project clean and ready for occupancy or use.

c. All floors are to be broom and wet-mop cleaned.

(5) Areas disturbed during construction operations shall be restored generally to match conditions existing prior to start of work.

(c) Project Record Drawings:

(1) Maintain documents in clean, dry, legible condition.

(2) Make documents available at all times for inspection by COR, CO, and other individuals as may be designated by the CO.

(3) Label each document "Project Record."

(4) Keep record documents current.

(5) Do not conceal work until required information has been recorded.

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(6) At completion of work, and before final acceptance, submit as-built drawings in accordance with special contract requirements.

(d) Operating and Maintenance Manuals:

(1) System Demonstration

a. Prior to final inspection demonstrate operation of each system to the COR, CO, and other individuals as may be designated by the CO.

b. Instruct designated Government personnel in operation, adjustment, and maintenance of equipment and systems, using the operation and maintenance data as the basis of instruction.

(2) Warranties and Bonds:

a. Submit warranties and maintenance bonds prior to final application for payment.

b. Submit within ten days after date of substantial completion.

c. For items of work delayed materially beyond date of substantial completion, provide updated submittal within ten days after acceptance, listing date of acceptance as start of warranty period.

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

On completion of the contract (if required), one set of paper specifications and one print and one plastic reproducible of each of the contract drawings accompanying those specifications shall be neatly and clearly marked in red to show all variations between the construction actually provided and that indicated or specified and delivered to the CO. Where a choice of materials and/or methods is permitted, the as-built drawings shall define the construction actually provided. Representation of such variation shall conform to standard drafting practice and include such supplementary notes, legends and details as may be necessary. The contractor shall stamp the term RECORD DOCUMENTS, date and sign all plastic reproducible, drawings and volumes of marked specifications. Legibility and clear portrayal of the as-built construction and marked prints shall be subject to approval by the Contracting Officer with the recommended approval of the Area Office Engineer.

RELEASE FROM CLAIMS

The Contractor shall complete and submit a release of all claims against the Government arising under and by virtue of the purchase order, similar to the following with the final invoice/billing request:

For and in consideration for the receipt of final payment in the amount of $_____________ under and pursuant to Purchase Order No. _________________, the undersigned hereby releases the Government from any and all obligations whatsoever arising under said purchase order.

Name, Title, and Signature of Contractor DATE

CONTRACT CHANGES

a) The contractor shall provide an itemized breakdown or take-off for all charges involving an increase or decrease in the contract price. The quote shall be in sufficient detail that will enable the Government to determine the reasonableness of the contractor's and subcontractor's cost to do the change. As a minimum, the following shall be shown:

1. Material quantities and unit prices;

2. Labor costs (broken down by trades, hours worked, and hourly rate);

3. Labor burden (Fringe Benefits, Workmen's Compensation, and Public Liability Insurance);

4. Overhead;

5. Profit;

6. FICA, and FUTA employment taxes; and

7. Sales tax (if any).

b) On quotes offering a credit for work omitted, deductions for overhead and profit shall also be shown.

c) If the proposed change will result in an increase or decrease in the contract performance period, the contractor shall state the exact number of days involved. If the proposed change is approved and the Government agrees with the increase or decrease in completion time, the completion date will become a part of the contract modification.

d) Following the summary sheet format below for showing related costs as a result of a change order. A similar sheet shall accompany each written detailed cost breakdown. The sample format is self-explanatory and clearly shows the method for computing overhead, profit, and other items on proposed changes.

SUMMARY SHEET FORMAT

DATE:

PROJECT:

LOCATION:

CONTRACT NUMBER:

CONTRACTOR:

CHANGE ORDER NO._______

DESCRIPTION:

PRIME CONTRACTOR'S WORK

1. Direct Materials $__________________

2. Sales Tax on Materials _____% of line 1 $__________________

3. Direct Labor $__________________

4. Insurance, Taxes, and Fringe Benefits _____% of line 3 $__________________

5. Rental Equipment $__________________

6. Sales Tax - Rental Equipment _____% of line 5 $__________________

7. SUBTOTAL (lines 1-6) $__________________

8. Overhead _____% of line 7 $__________________

9. SUBTOTAL (add lines 7-8) $__________________

SUBCONTRACTOR=S WORK

10. Direct Materials

11. Sales Tax on Materials _____% of line 10 $__________________

12. Direct Labor $__________________

13. Insurance, Taxes, and Fringe Benefits _____% of line 12 $__________________

14. Rental Equipment $__________________

15. Sales Tax - Rental Equipment _____% of line 14 $__________________

16. SUBTOTAL (lines 10-15) $__________________

17. Overhead _____% of line 16 $__________________

18. SUBTOTAL (add lines 16-17) $__________________

19. Profit _____% of line 18 $__________________

20. SUBTOTAL (add lines 18-19)

SUMMARY

21. Primes Work (from line 9) $__________________

22. Subs Work (from line 20) $__________________

23. SUBTOTAL (add lines 21-22) $__________________

24. Primes Overhead on Sub _____% of line 16 $__________________

25. Primes Profit _____% of line 16 $__________________

26. SUBTOTAL (add lines 23-25) $__________________

27. Primes Bond Premium _____% of line 26 $__________________

28. TOTAL Cost $__________________ Estimated time extension (if any and justification):

Signature and Title of Preparer Date

NOTE: THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL FOR OVERHEAD AND PROFIT OF ALL SUBCONTRACTORS AND

THE PRIME CONTRACTOR SHALL NOT EXCEED 30 PERCENT. FOR PRIME CONTRACTORS WORK

ONLY, THE CUMULATIVE TOTAL FOR OVERHEAD AND PROFIT SHALL NOT EXCEED 20%.

INVOICE PREPARATION AND SUBMISSION

Based upon acceptance of required contract deliverables, the contractor shall submit an original invoice and one copy to the Contracting Officer and the COR:

The contractor shall include the following information on each invoice in order to be considered a proper invoice:

1. Name and address of contractor.

2. Invoice number and Invoice date.

3. Contract number.

4. Description of work and period of performance.

5. Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of official to whom payment is to be sent.

6. Name, title, phone number, and complete mailing address of person to notify in the event of a defective invoice.

7. Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) and DUNS Number.

8. Invoices must be submitted with ARS-371 and ARS-372, along with certified payroll records, Contractor certification, and updated CPM Schedule.

Once the paper invoice has been approved by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall submit the invoice electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) at www.ipp.gov. This is a mandatory requirement.

NO INVOICES WILL BE PROCESSED UNLESS CURRENT CERTIFIED PAYROLL RECORDS ARE ON

FILE WITH THE CONTRACTING OFFICER IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONSTRUCTION WAGE

RATES REQUIREMENT. All invoices will be returned to the Contractor without payment action until payroll records are received by the Contracting Officer. The final invoice shall include a Release of Claims Form.

CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION AND CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE

ASSESSMENT REPORTING (CPARS)

(a) General. Past performance evaluations shall be prepared at least annually and at the time the work under a contract or order is completed. Past performance evaluations are required for contracts and orders as specified in paragraphs (b) through (f) of this section, including contracts and orders performed outside the United States. These evaluations are generally for the entity, division, or unit that performed the contract or order. Past performance information shall be entered into CPARS, the Government wide evaluation reporting tool for all past performance reports on contracts and orders. Instructions for submitting evaluations into CPARS are available at http://www.cpars.gov/

(b) Past performance evaluations shall be prepared for each construction contract of $750,000 or more, and for each construction contract terminated for default regardless of contract value. Past performance evaluations may also be prepared for construction contracts below $750,000.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE COVERAGE

The Contractor will be required to present evidence to show, as a minimum, the amounts of insurance coverage indicated below:

(a) Workers Compensation and Employer's Liability. The Contractor is required to comply with applicable Federal and State workers' compensation and occupational disease statutes. If occupational diseases are not compensable under those statutes, they shall be covered under the employer's liability section of the insurance policy, except when contract operations are so commingled with a Contractor's commercial operations that it would not be practical to require this coverage. Employer's liability coverage of at least $100,000 shall be required, except in http://www.cpars.gov/

States with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit worker's compensation to be written by private carriers.

(b) General Liability.

(1) The Contractor shall have bodily injury liability coverage written on a comprehensive form of policy of at least $500,000 per occurrence.

(2) The Contractor shall have property damage liability insurance shall be required in the amount of $1.0 million per occurrence.

(c) Automobile Liability. The Contractor shall have automobile liability insurance written on a comprehensive form of policy. The policy shall provide for bodily injury and property damage liability covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with performing the con contract. Policies covering automobiles operated in the United States shall provide coverage of at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage or loss.

(d) Aircraft Public and Passenger Liability. When aircraft are used in connection with performing the contract, the Contractor shall have aircraft public and passenger liability insurance. Coverage shall be at least $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger injury. Coverage for passenger injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

USE OF PREMISES

(a) Before any camp, quarry, borrow pit, storage, detour, or bypass site, other than shown on the drawings, is opened or operated on USDA land or lands administered by the USDA, the Contractor shall obtain written permission from the Contracting Officer. A camp is interpreted to include the campsite or trailer parking area of any employee working on the project for the Contractor.

(b) Unless accepted elsewhere in the contract, the Contractor shall (i) provide and maintain sanitation facilities for the workforce at the site and (ii) dispose of solid waste in accordance with applicable Federal, State and local regulations.

ARCHAEOLOGICAL OR HISTORIC SITES

If a previously unidentified archaeological or historic site(s) is encountered, the Contractor shall discontinue work in the general area of the site(s) and notify the Contracting Officer immediately.

CONTROL OF EROSION, SEDIMENTATION AND POLLUTION

(a) Operations shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.)

(b) Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumens, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged on the ground; into or nearby rivers, streams, and impoundments; or into natural or man-made channels. Wash water or waste from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

(c) Mechanized equipment shall not be operated in flowing streams without written approval by the Contracting Officer.

MAXIMUM WORKWEEK - CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The maximum workweek must be from 7:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Mon. thru Fri., excluding Federal holidays.

The following applies to all work performed on Government-owned property:

(a) Listed below are official Government holidays:

New Year’s Day January 1* Martin L. King Birthday Third Monday in January President's Day Third Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Juneteenth As indicated Independence Day July 4* Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veterans Day November 11* Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day December 25* Inauguration Day January 20* (for Washington D.C. Metropolitan Area (WDCMA))

If a Sunday, the next succeeding day is selected.

*In accordance with Federal regulations, if these holidays fall on a Saturday, the holiday will be observed on Friday, if Sunday, holiday will be observed on Monday.

The contractor will be required to follow Government procedures for any unscheduled shut down of the Government installation due to weather conditions, security, Government identified emergency health and safety evacuation, etc.

(b) SEVERE WEATHER WARNING REQUIREMENTS: When a severe weather warning has been issued for the area in which construction is being performed, the contractor shall immediately take action to tie down, or otherwise secure structures, materials, and equipment on the job site that could become airborne as a result of strong winds, thunderstorms, rain or other weather related conditions, including protection from extreme or extended periods of cold or heat. These requirements are applicable 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

(c) WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS: If the contractor desires to work outside regular hours, or on Saturday, Sunday, or Federal legal holidays, he shall submit a written request to the CO/COR 5 working days in advance to allow ample time for approval or disapproval and to enable satisfactory arrangements to be made for security, safety, and inspecting the work progress.

In cases where the contractor receives approval to work outside of normal working hours for his convenience, cost incurred by the contractor for overtime and additional cost incurred by the Government for services including inspection costs shall be borne by the contractor.

SAMPLES AND CERTIFICATES

When required by the specifications or the Contracting Officer, samples, certificates, and test data shall be submitted after award of the contract, prepaid, in time for proper action by the Contracting Officer or his/her designated representative. Certificates and test data shall be submitted in triplicate to show compliance of materials and construction specified in the contract performance requirements.

Samples shall be submitted in duplicate by the Contractor, except as otherwise specified, to show compliance with the contract requirements. Materials or equipment for which samples, certifications or test data are required shall not be used in the work until approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SUBMITTALS AND SHOP DRAWINGS

a. The Contractor shall submit for approval (if required), copies (minimally) of shop drawings of all manufactured products required in the construction for which such drawings are required. When approved, the Government will forward one set to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), one set to the Construction Manager (CM), and one set to the Contractor. If the Contractor requires more than one approved set, additional copies of this document must be forwarded in the number needed.

b. Shop drawings and submittals shall be marked with the Purchase 0rder Number, Project Description, Name of the Contractor, and accompanied by a letter of transmittal. If the shop drawings show variations from the purchase order requirements because of standard shop practice or other reasons, the Contractor shall make specific mention of such variations in his/her letter of transmittal or directly on the drawing/submittal.

c. Approval of shop drawings will be general and will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of furnishing material and work required by the purchase order.

d. Shop drawings shall be submitted for approval in ample time to permit checking of the drawings, allow the Contractor to make any corrections and resubmit drawings prior to the time construction is started on work covered by any drawings.

e. Non-approval of equipment due to failure to meet specifications or non-approval of the Contractor's drawings due to submission of incomplete or incorrect information shall not be considered as a basis for extension of time for completion of the purchase order.

f. The quantity of shop drawings required may be subject to change due to construction management surveillance needs and/or the complexity of the project. Quantities of shop drawings and submittals will be finalized at the preconstruction conference.

CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS AND PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Within 10 (ten) calendar days after the date of receipt of contract, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval and signature, a copy of ARS Form 371, "Construction Progress and Payment Schedule." This form, in conjunction with ARS Form 372, "Contractor's Request for Payment Transmittal" (or an acceptable facsimile), will be the basis for partial payments to the Contractor. The values employed in making the schedule will be used only for determining partial payments and will not be considered as fixing a basis for additions to or deductions from the purchase order. Upon the Contracting Officer's approval and signature, a copy of the Form 371 (with original signatures) will be given to the Contractor. No work may be performed onsite unless and until the ARS Form 371 has been approved by the Contracting Officer. The ARS Form 371 is required even though progress or partial payments would not be requested by the Cooperator.

AS-BUILT DRAWINGS AND OPERATIONS AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS

Upon completion of the Contract, the Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer two (2) sets of neatly marked (in red) and labeled "As-Built" drawings and shall also submit three (3) copies of each Operations and Maintenance Manuals for any and all equipment furnished and/or installed by the Contractor under this contract.

Final payment shall not be made unless and until such documentation is received and accepted by the Contracting Officer. Unless As-Builts are not required.

LIST OF MATERIALS

(a) The Contractor shall submit for approval a complete list, in duplicate, of brands, type, and make of various equipment and materials proposed to be used. If the Contractor fails to submit such a list, or names of equipment which does not comply with the specifications, or if the manufacturers named are unsatisfactory, the Government reserves the right to reject same and to select satisfactory substitute materials. This selection shall be final and finding upon the Contractor, and the work shall be installed on this basis without change in contract price.

(b) In order to properly identify and to prove compliance with the requirements of the specifications, the Contractor shall give the following data for each product included in the list of materials. Section heading of the specifications under which material is specified. Manufacturer’s name and address. Grade, type, trade or catalog number. Size, capacity, and other pertinent data.

(c) All materials, fixtures, and equipment furnished and installed under this contract shall be new and of the best quality; shall be standard cataloged products or reputable manufacturers products or of special manufacture, satisfying completely the contract requirements.

(d) Similar items, unless otherwise specified herein or approved by the Contracting Officer, shall be the product of the same manufacturer, and those fulfilling the same requirements as to size and construction shall be identical.

(e) Substitutions and/or Approved Equal: Where particular make, brand or type of material or equipment is mentioned in these specifications, it is to denote quality standard of article desired, but does not restrict contractor to brand specified; however, any substitution must be met with approval of the Contracting Officer. Other products comparable in type, quality, utility, and price are acceptable if approved by the Contracting Officer. Burden of proof of equality shall rest with the Contractor. The Contracting Officer shall be sole judge of paralleled quality.

COOPERATION WITH OTHER CONTRACTORS

During the period of construction for the work covered by this contract, other contractors performing work for the Government may be operating concurrently at the site. To minimize interference and delay to the construction progress of all concerned, all contractors shall cooperate with each other and coordinate their construction operations to the fullest extent. As far as practicable, all contractors performing work for the Government at the site shall have equal rights to the use of all referenced facilities. In a dispute regarding the use of such facilities, the matter shall be referred to the Contracting Officer.

PROPERTY DAMAGE LIABILITY

The Contractor shall be responsible for the full amount of any damages that occur to the immediate facilities, adjacent facilities/property, and other Government property under the control of the Contractor due to fraud, negligence, vandalism, willful misconduct, or violation of Federal, state, or local safety regulations, building codes and laws. The Contractor shall have full responsibility and is liable for these facilities and properties until the Government has accepted the contract as being completed in full and a release from claims has been received from the Contractor.

For those areas where the Government has taken "beneficial occupancy" prior to completion and acceptance of the whole contract, the contractor shall not be responsible for those specific areas under Government control, except in such instances where damage occurs to those areas as a result of negligence, fraud, vandalism, willful misconduct, or violation of Federal, state, or local safety regulations, building codes, or laws in those areas under the control of the Contractor.

This liability and responsibility includes the activities of all the Contractor’s personnel, their subcontractors and suppliers.

SUBCONTRACTORS, OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES AND CONSULTANTS

Any subcontractors, outside associates or consultants required by the Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified at time of award or agreed upon during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution for these individuals or firms.

ENERGY EFFICIENCY

The contractor shall only provide products that earn the ENERGY STAR label and meet ENERGY STAR specifications for energy efficiency. The contractor is encouraged to visit http://www.energystar.gov for complete product specifications and updated lists of qualifying products.

PROHIBITION AGAINST THE USE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT

Neither the Contractor nor any subcontractor performing under this contract shall use paints containing more then

0.06 of 1 percent lead by weight (calculated as lead metal) in the total nonvolatile content of the paint, or the equivalent measure of lead in the dried film of paint already applied, or both.

BIOBASED PRODUCTS REQUIREMENTS

This procurement requires the use of biobased products to the extent that such products are reasonably available, meet agency or relevant industry performance standards, and are reasonably priced. Where available, these products should first be acquired from among qualified products that fall under the umbrella of items designated through the USDA BioPreferred SM Program.

The Contractor must comply with the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

The Contractor shall utilize products and material made from biobased materials (e.g. biobased greases; biobased hydraulic fluids, biobased absorbents) to the maximum extent possible without jeopardizing the intended end use or detracting from the overall quality delivered to the end user. All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quality that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards. All supplies and materials to be used in the performance of work described herein are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

The following is an example list of products that may be used in this minor construction contract for which biobased products are available and the designated biobased content. The list is not all inclusive. It is desirable that vendors be able to supply the greatest number of biobased products listed meeting the health and environmental specifications.

Adhesive and Mastic Removers – 58 percent Asphalt and Tar Removers - 80 percent Asphalt Restorers – 68 percent Carpet – 7 percent Carpet and Upholstery Cleaners – 54 percent and Spot Removers – 7 percent Composite Panels – Acoustical – 37 percent; Interior Panels – 55 percent; Plastic Lumber – 23 percent; Structural Interior Panels – 89 percent; Structural Wall Panels – 94 percent and Countertops and Solid Surface -_ 89 percent Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70 percent Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – 87 percent Dust Suppressants – 85 percent Erosion Control Materials – 77 percent Floor Coverings (Non Carpet) – 91 percent General Purpose Cleaners - 54 percent Hand Soaps and Cleaners – 64 percent Industrial Cleaners – 41 percent Insulating Foam – 7 percent Leather, Vinyl, and Rubber Care Products – 55 percent Paint- Interior Paints and Coatings, Latex – 20 percent and Oil-based – 67 percent Paint Removers – 41 percent Roof Coatings – 20 percent Wastewater Systems Coatings –47 percent Water Tank Coatings – 59 percent Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers- 11 percent and Penetrating Liquids – 79 percent Wood and Concrete Stains – 39 percent

The Contractor should also note that USDA-designated biobased products are available for purchase through the AbilityOne Program (formerly known as the Javits- Wagner-O’Day (JWOD) Program). Under this program, members of organizations including the National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and the National Institute for the Severely Disabled (SourceAmerica) offer products and services that are mandatory by Federal agencies. A search of the AbilityOne Program’s online catalog (www.ability.gov) indicated biobased products that include but are not limited to: cleaners (glass, hand, and multipurpose), graffiti removers, and sorbents.

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSE TITLE

52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (Oct 2018) 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (Dec 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment or Voluntary Excluded (Jan 2025) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov 2015) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Jan 2025) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence-uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes (Feb 1997) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (June 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (July 2021) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2025) (DEVIATION FEB 2025) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment (May 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations (May 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (Jan 2025) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Oct 2022) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024)

52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (May 2024) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety—Pledge of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (Dec 2022) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Jun 2020) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (Nov 2021) 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar 2023) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (Apr 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (Apr 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) 52.243-4 Changes (June 2007) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction (Oct 2020) 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Apr 2012) 52.249-10 Default…