Sol_140A2325R0038.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION CALL

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0044015800

Indian Education Acquisition Office

1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A Albuquerque NM 87104

A23

Yui Hoptowit 8089782605

1x 05/16/2025

140A2325R0038

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

This information is provided for the following project: Turtle Mountain School, Garage Doors

1. Funding: A single firm fixed-price purchase order will be made under this solicitation. The Government reserves the right to cancel this solicitation/Request for Proposal (RFP) before the closing date.

2. Proposal Acceptance Period/Date: The proposal acceptance period shall extend ninety (90) days past the RFP closing date.

3. RFP Deadline: June 16, 2025 at 5 PM (MDT). The Contracting Officer expects prospective contractors to provide their proposal via e-mail to yui.hoptowit@bie.edu.

4. Questions and Answers: Any questions relating to this solicitation shall be submitted to the following individuals: Contract Specialist (CS), Contracting

Officer (CO), and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) no later than June 4, 2025 at 5 PM MDT. Any questions sent shall be submitted on the Questions and Answers

Log attached to this RFP.

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 90 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

06/16/2025

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

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Indian Education Acquisition Office 1011 Indian School Rd.

Suite 352A Albuquerque NM 87104

A23

Yui Hoptowit

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations,certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

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and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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5. On-site Access: A list of personnel, with all pertinent information, to include, name, phone number, e-mail, and contractor name, shall be submitted to the CS, CO, and COR and is a deliverable under the resulting purchase order.

Site Visit: A site visit for this requirement is scheduled to occur on 05/28/2025 at 1:00 PM CDT at the Turtle Mountain Elementary School. Please e-mail the CO of your intent to participate in the site meeting NLT one day prior to the site visit.

6. Wage Determination: Wages for all contractors and subcontractors must comply with Davis Bacon

Wage Determinations. The current determination is

ND20250046; See attachment- Wage Rates. Be advised the determination that is current at the time of the Purchase Order awarded is the determination that will apply for the project.

Current determinations are always available at:

https://sam.gov/.

7. Notice to Proceed (NTP): A NTP will be issued after the kickoff/Pre-Construction meeting, Receipt of Bonding and Valid Background

Screening.

8. Period of Performance: Ninety (90) calendar days from the notice to proceed.

9. In accordance with FAR Part 36.204(c):

Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction

Projects, the estimated price range is between

$100,000 and $250,000.

10. Special attention is called to FAR Clause

52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities and FAR

Clause 52.229-3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes.

Offerors are responsible for contacting the tax authorities and tribe or tribal organization involved with regard to any requirements regarding state taxes, tribal taxes, royalties and/or other applicable tribal laws or ordinances. Any costs associated with this section shall be included in the contractor's firm fixed price proposal. Contractor is

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NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140A2325R0038 responsible for contacting the appropriate TERO and/or appropriate Tribal Taxation Authority office for coordination and approvals. Please refer to Section H and the applicable clauses for additional information about these requirements.

11. A purchase order is being competed using the

Lowest Price Technically Acceptable source selection process described in Section L & M. In accordance with section M, the total price will be evaluated upon reasonableness and completeness. Note, only the lowest price responsive offer will be evaluated for technical acceptability. If the lowest price responsive offer is technically acceptable, award will be made to that offeror and no other offeror will be reviewed for technical acceptability.

12. Points of Contact: CS/CO/COR:

CO: Yui Hoptowit, yui.hoptowit@bie.edu

COR: Robin Day, robin.day@bie.edu

Delivery: 90 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0011284525

BIE TURTLE MTN ELEMENTARY

1209 Gilbert Godon Street

P.O. Box 440

BELCOURT ND 58316 US

00010 Remove/Replace Doors

Product/Service Code: Z2JZ

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF MISCELLANEOUS BUILDINGS

Period of Performance: 07/01/2025 to 10/31/2025

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SOLICITATION NO.: 140A2325R0038

Garage Door Turtle Mountain Elementary School

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B: SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS:

Base Items Supplies/Services Qty Unit of Issue*

Unit Price Total Price

1 Remove/Replace Doors JB 1 $ $

Profit: $

Subtotal: $

Bonding: $

TERO Fees: $

All Applicable Taxes (Tribal and/or State): $

Total Proposed for Base Items $

* UNIT OF ISSUE – LS – Lump Sum; LSQ - Lump Sum Quantities, JB - Job

B.2 PAYMENT FOR BOND PREMIUMS:

Payment for bond premiums, in accordance with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under separate line item.

SECTION C: DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT:

The contractor shall furnish all necessary personnel, supervision, materials, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified) to perform the garage door replacement at Turtle Mountain School in Belcourt, ND, in the accordance with the Statement of Work or Specifications (attachments to the Statement of Work/ Specifications are listed in Section J and are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract).

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION:

Turtle Mountain Elementary School 1209 Gilbert Godon Street PO Box 440 Belcourt ND 58316

C.3 THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT:

Pursuant to FAR 36.204, the estimated price range is: Between $100,000 and $250,000

C.4 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS:

All Project Specifications and Requirements are listed in Attachment 1

SECTION D: PACKAGING AND MARKING

a. All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies to the project site shall be addressed to the Contractor and not the Bureau of Indian Education. Preservation, packaging and packing shall be in accordance with standard practice for commercial packaging.

b. Materials provided by the Contractor shall be new and, where appropriate, shall arrive on-site in original containers sealed by the manufacturer. The Government reserves the right to refuse any materials not deemed adequate.

c. Materials damaged by equipment, water, or dirt are not acceptable.

d. Materials shall be stored in a manner acceptable to the manufacturer. Storage requirements include protection from rain, etc. The Contractor shall provide adequate storage; the Government may provide storage if interference with Government operations do not occur. This will be coordinated with the Government prior to mobilization.

Manufacturer's requirements shall be strictly adhered to.

SECTION E: INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

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

Clause Title Date 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996

SECTION F: DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

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

Clause Title Date 52.211-13 Time Extensions SEP 2000 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity APR 1984 52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK APR 1984

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

SECTION G: CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE:

A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 10 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held virtually via Microsoft Teams and further information will be provided after award.

G.2 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION- GOVERNMENT: All administrative questions shall be directed to:

(Note: This is a virtual team - please correspond via email & include RFQ or PO number)

Yui Hoptowit, Contracting officer – Div. of Acquisition Management Phone: (808) 978-2605 Email: yui.hoptowit@bie.edu

G.3 CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION- CONTRACTOR:

Designate a person whom the Government may contact during the period of the contract for prompt action on matters pertaining to the administration of the contract. Authorized Administrator is:

Company Name POC Name POC Email Company Address POC Phone # https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/far mailto:yui.hoptowit@bie.edu

G.4 CONTRACTING OFFICER:

The Contracting Officer means a person who is the principal individual and responsible representative of the Government with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings pertaining to the contract. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modifications to contracts, processes and approves payment requests, reviews and makes final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract. The Contracting Officer is the only authorized individual to make changes to the contract.

G.5 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE:

a. The Contracting Officer shall designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) who will represent the Contracting Officer in the technical phase of the work. The COR's duties, responsibilities, and limitations of authority will be set forth in a written COR designation letter. A copy of the COR designation letter will be made available to the Contractor.

b. The COR is not authorized to make any changes to the terms and conditions of this contract. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to make any changes to the contract by a properly written signed modification to the contract.

c. The Contracting Officer is the only official who can legally commit or obligate the Government for expenditure of public funds.

G.6 DIAR 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS SEP 2011

a. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

b. The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

c. The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

a. Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

b. Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

c. Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

d. Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

e. Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

d. The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

e. The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

f. The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

g. Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

G.7 INVOICE AND PAYMENT:

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021) Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice

Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice:

Refer to FAR 52.232-5 Payments under FP Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-16 Progress Payments, and FAR 52-232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer when submitting their quote.

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 TRIBAL TAXES AND/OR TERO FEE REQUIREMENTS:

a. Special attention is called to FAR Clause 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities and FAR Clause 52.229- 3, Federal, State, and Local Taxes. Offerors are responsible for contacting the tribe, or tribal organization involved, regarding any requirements pertaining to tribal taxes and/or other applicable tribal laws or ordinances. Any costs associated with this section shall be included in the contractor's bid.

b. Offerors are also responsible for contacting the tribe’s Tribal Employment Rights Ordinance/Office (TERO) to obtain information on applicable TERO requirements or fees. FAQ’s about TERO can be found at councilfortribalemploymentrights.org/tero-faq.

H.2 CONTRACTOR SAFETY PROGRAM REQUIREMENTS:

In accordance with FAR 52.236-13, Accident Prevention - Alternate I,

a. Safety Program Submittal: Prior to commencement of work, submit the written plan for implementing this clause to: [yui.hoptowit@bie.edu]. The plan shall include an analysis of the significant hazards to life, limb, and property inherent in contract work performance and a plan for controlling these hazards.

b. Pre-Construction Safety Meeting: Meet with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to administration of the overall safety program.

H.3 DRAWINGS AND OTHER DATA TO BECOME PROPERTY OF GOVERNMENT:

In accordance with FAR 52.236-21, Specifications and Drawings for Construction, all designs, drawings, specifications, or other works developed in the performance of this contract shall become the sole property of the Government and may be used on any other design or construction without additional compensation to the Contractor. The Government shall be considered the "person for whom the work was prepared" for the purpose of authorship in any copyrightable work under 17 U.S.C. 201(b). With respect thereto, the Contractor agrees not to assert or authorize others to assert any rights nor establish any claim under the design patent or copyright laws.

H.4 CONTRACTOR SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

At the Pre-construction Conference (and prior to beginning work on the contract), the Contractor shall provide a list of all on-site personnel, including sub-contractors (including second and third-tier subcontractors) and suppliers, to the Contracting Officer (note: after award, an SF1413 is required to be completed and returned to the Contracting Officer for each subcontract entered into). The contractor shall update this list when changes occur. Contractor personnel not listed may be denied access to a facility.

Contractor personnel will be restricted to designated working areas and any personnel violating this policy may lose access to the facility. Contractor personnel shall have photo identification at all times while working on BIA/BIE facilities. Contractors shall provide the COR with 24 hours of advance notice of every delivery to https://www.ipp.gov/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-5 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-16 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/52.232-27#FAR_52_232_27 mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov http://www.councilfortribalemploymentrights.org/tero-faq/ the site (e.g., concrete, lumber, etc...) and provide the company name, delivery person, and phone number of the firm(s) making deliveries. Otherwise, access to a facility may be denied.

H.5 EXISTING UTILITIES:

Utility locations when shown are approximate. The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, and by potholing. Contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

H.6 COVID-19 GUIDELINES:

Contractors shall adhere to the respective BIE facility’s COVID-19 protocols (they vary by school).

a. COVID Symptoms. Any Contractor personnel, employees, subcontractors, partners, or workers who are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19, including but not limited to cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell should not report to work. See Contractor’s project managers and site superintendents are responsible to monitor employees for symptoms before and during work, and follow appropriate precautions in accordance with CDC and OSHA Guidance.

b. Face Covers. Contractor personnel may required to wear face covers while onsite. Cloth face coverings are not respirators and are not appropriate substitutes where filtering face piece respirators are required.

Employees who are performing tasks at elevated risk requiring respirators as identified through the job hazards analysis will be provided with the appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to perform their jobs safely.

H.7 BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION:

In accordance with 25 U.S.C. § 3201 et seq. (Pub. L. 101-630), the Indian Child Protection and Family Violence Prevention Act; 34 U.C.C. § 20351, et seq. (Pub. L. 101-647), the Crime Control Act of 1990, as amended; and 441 Departmental Manual, Personnel Security and Suitability Requirements, all positions with duties and responsibilities involving regular contact with or control over Indian children are subject to a background investigation and determination of suitability for employment.

Accordingly, all such positions require a favorable background screening by the Bureau of Indian Education (BIE), Personnel Security and Suitability Program and a favorable background investigation by the Defense Counterintelligence Service Agency (DCSA). The documentation required to initiate a background investigation shall be completed for any Contractor employee that will be onsite during the contract’s performance or have access to Personally Identifiable Information (PII). The complete submittal of the background investigation paperwork to the BIA/BIE will be accomplished within 14 days after contract award for service contracts or, for construction contracts, before a Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued by the Contracting Officer. Pending the successful completion of a background investigation by the BIA/BIE and/or DCSA, the Contractor who has been granted a favorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination must, at all times, remain within sight and under the supervision of a government employee (or other person designated by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), who has successfully completed the background investigation. If an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made, an employee shall not be allowed onsite. If the Contractor’s employees are found onsite, without the proper authorization, the employee will face legal liability and the Contractor may have their contract terminated for default. Additionally, the individual and/or the company who proposed to employ this individual may be determined to be non- responsible if an unfavorable screening (applicant and suitability) determination is made and may be deemed ineligible for contract award. If an unfavorable final background investigation determination is made, the contract may be terminated and the employee in question shall not be authorized to provide service to the BIA/BIE if the services involve contact with or regular control over Indian children. It is solely the COR’s responsibility to initiate background checks for all Contractors and their employees in the BIE BEARCUBS system, which includes but is not limited to appropriate investigative forms and/or inquiries about their previous investigation; and, obtain a screening (applicant and suitability) determination, and subsequent final background investigation.

The Contracting Officer will consult with the COR when questions arise as to whether or not the scope of work of a contract requires background investigations for contractor personnel. If the Contracting Officer or COR believes the scope of work performed by contract personnel should not require a background investigation, the Personnel Security Officer will be contacted for concurrence and has the final authority to determine if background investigation(s) are required.

H.8 BONDING REQUIREMENTS:

a. Bid Bond (use SF24) – Bid bond shall be 20% of the original contract price.

b. Performance Bond (use SF25) – Performance bond shall be 100% of the original contract price.

c. Payment Bond (use SF25A) – Payment bond shall be 100% of the original contract price.

d. Individual Surety – The bidders shall comply with FAR Clause 52.228-11, Pledge of Assets.

e. Third Party Indemnification Agreements. Furnish a copy of any indemnification agreements that was entered into in order to secure the bonds required by this solicitation by the time set the RFQ closes. If an indemnification agreement was not requirement to obtain the required bonds, an affidavit to that effect shall be provided by the surety along with the bid bond. Failure to furnish a copy of the required indemnification agreement or the surety’s affidavit may cause the quote to be rejected.

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

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

CLAUSES TITLE DATE

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights NOV 2023 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements and

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 52.204-18 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 and Other 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 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions-Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and

Commercial Services)

JAN 2025

52.215-8 Order 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 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation JAN 2025 52.222-1 Notice to the Government of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUNE 2003 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards-Overtime Compensation MAY 2018 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements AUG 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records JUL 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

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 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities APR 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction APR 2015 52.222-34 Project Labor Agreement, Alternate I (JAN 2024) JAN 2024 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 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act DEC 2010 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 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification And Material Safety Data FEB 2021 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2024 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons MAY 2024 52.223-20 Aerosols MAY 2024 52.223-21 Foams JUN 2016 52.223-23 Sustainable Products and Services MAY 2024 52.225-9 Buy American – Construction Materials, Alternate I (MAY 2014) OCT 2022 52.225-13 Restriction on Certain Foreign Purchases FEB 2021 52.226-1 Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises JUNE 2000 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2024 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving MAY 2024 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts DEC 2007 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee SEP 1996 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security OCT 1997 52.228-11 Individual Surety – Pledges of Assets FEB 2021 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Request for Bonds DEC 2022 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections JUL 2000 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 Payment 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 and Alternate I (DEC1991) MAY 2014 52.233-3 Protest after Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law For Breach Of Contract Claim OCT 2004 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor APR 1984 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 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work APR 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions APR 1984 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services JAN 2025 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements AUG 1996 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994 52.246-26 Reporting of Nonconforming Items AUG 2024 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Short Form) and Alternate I

(APR 1984)

APR 1984

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) APR 1984 52.249-14 Excusable Delays APR 1984 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements JUL 1996 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint JUL 1996

I.2 FAR AND DIAR CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

FAR 52.204-1 APPROVAL OF CONTRACT DEC 1989

This contract is subject to the written approval of the Contracting Officer and shall not be binding until so approved.

DIAR 1452.204-7 RELEASE OF CLAIMS JUL 1996

After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI-137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.

DIAR 1452.280-2, NOTICE OF INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SET-ASIDE FEB 2021

(a) Definitions as used in this clause.

Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) means Public Law 92-203 (December 18, 1971), 85 Stat. 688, codified at 43 U.S.C.

1601-1629h.

Indian means a person who is an enrolled member of a Federally Recognized Indian Tribe.

Indian Economic Enterprise means any business activity owned by one or more Indians or Federally Recognized Indian Tribes, provided that:

(i) The combined Indian or Federally Recognized Indian Tribe ownership of the enterprise shall constitute not less than 51 percent;

(ii) The Indians or Federally Recognized Indian Tribes shall, together, receive at least 51 percent of the earnings from the contract;

and

(iii) The management and daily business operations of an Indian Economic Enterprise must be controlled by one or more individuals who are Indians. To ensure actual control over the enterprise, the individuals must possess requisite management or technical capabilities directly related to the primary industry in which the enterprise conducts business. Management of Tribally owned Indian Economic Enterprises may be provided by:

(A) Committees, teams, or Boards of Directors which are controlled by one or more members of Tribe, or;

(B) Non-Tribal members if the enterprise can demonstrate that the Tribe can hire and fire those individuals, that it will retain control of all management decisions common to Committees, teams, or Boards of Directors. Common management decisions, include strategic planning, budget approval, and the employment and compensation of officers. A written management development plan must also exist which shows how Tribal members will develop managerial skills sufficient to manage the enterprise or similar enterprises in the future.

The enterprise must meet the requirements of (i) through (iii) throughout the following time periods:

(1) At the time an offer is made in response to a written solicitation;

(2) At the time of contract award; and,

(3) During the full term of the contract.

Federally Recognized Indian Tribe means an Indian Tribe, band, nation, or other Federally recognized group or community on the List of Federally Recognized Tribes. This definition includes any Alaska Native regional or village corporation under the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA).

List of Federally Recognized Tribes means an entity appearing on the United States Department of the Interior's List of federally recognized Indian Tribes published annually in the Federal Register pursuant to Section 104 of Public Law 103-454, codified at 25 U.S.C. 5131.

Representation means the positive statement by an enterprise of its eligibility for preferential consideration and participation for acquisitions conducted under the Buy Indian Act, 25 U.S.C. 47, in accordance with the procedures in Subpart 1480.8.

(b) General.

(1) Under the Buy Indian Act, offers are solicited only from Indian Economic Enterprises.

(2) The Contracting Officer (CO) will reject all offers received from ineligible enterprises.

(3) Any award resulting from this solicitation will be made to an Indian Economic Enterprise, as defined in paragraph (a) of this clause.

(c) Required Submissions. In response to this solicitation, an offeror must also provide the following:

(1) A description of the required percentage of the work/costs to be provided by the offeror over the contract term as required by section 1452.280-3, Subcontracting Limitations clause; and

(2) Qualifications of the key personnel (if any) that will be assigned to the contract.

(d) Required Assurance. The offeror must provide written assurance to the CO that the offeror is and will remain in compliance with the requirements of this clause. It must do this before the CO awards the Buy Indian contract and upon successful and timely completion of the contract, but before the CO accepts the work or product.

(e) Non-responsiveness. Failure to provide the information required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of this clause may cause the CO to find an offer non-responsive and reject it.

(f) Eligibility.

(1) Participation in the Mentor-Protégé Program established under section 831 of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1991 (25 U.S.C. 47 note) does not render an Indian Economic Enterprise ineligible for contracts awarded under the Buy Indian Act.

(2) If a contractor no longer meets the definition of an Indian Economic Enterprise after award, the contractor must notify the CO immediately and in writing. The notification must include full disclosure of circumstances causing the contractor to lose eligibility status and a description of any actions that the contractor will take to regain eligibility. If the contract is unable to regain eligibility, then the contractor must revise its the representations and certifications in the System for Award Management. Failure to give the CO immediate written notification means that:

(i) The economic enterprise may be declared ineligible as an IEE for future contract awards under this part; and

(ii) The CO may consider termination for default if it is in the best interest of the government.

DIAR 1452.280-3 INDIAN ECONOMIC ENTERPRISE SUBCONTRACTING LIMITATIONS FEB 2021

(a) Definitions as used in this clause.

(1) Concern means any business entity with a place of business located in the United States or its outlying areas and that makes a significant contribution to the U.S. economy through payment of taxes and/or use of American products, materials and/or labor, etc.

It includes but is not limited to an individual, partnership, corporation, joint venture, association, or cooperative. For the purpose of making affiliation findings (see FAR 19.101), it includes any business entity, whether or not it is organized for profit or located in the United States or its outlying areas.

(2) Subcontract means any agreement (other than one involving an employer-employee relationship) entered into by a government prime contractor or subcontractor calling for supplies and/or services required for performance of the contract, contract modification, or subcontract.

(3) Subcontractor means a concern to which a contractor subcontracts any work under the contract. It includes subcontractors at any tier who perform work on the contract.

(b) Required Percentages of work by the concern. The contractor must comply with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting clause in allocating what percentage of work to subcontract. The contractor shall not subcontract work exceeding the subcontract limitations in FAR 52.219-14 to a concern other than a responsible Indian Economic Enterprise.

(c) Any work that an IEE subcontractor does not perform with its own employees shall be considered subcontracted work for the purpose of calculating percentages of subcontract work in accordance with FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting.

(d) Cooperation. The contractor must:

(1) Carry out the requirements of this clause to the fullest extent; and

(2) Cooperate in any study or survey that the CO, Indian Affairs, or its agents may conduct to verify the contractor's compliance with this clause.

(e) Incorporation in Subcontracts. The contractor must incorporate the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e), in all subcontracts for supplies, general services, A-E services, and construction awarded under this contract.

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

1. STATEMENT OF WORK 2 PAGES

2. SF 24, BID BOND 2 PAGES

3. SF 25, PERFORMANCE BOND 2 PAGES

4. SF 25A, PAYMENT BOND 2 PAGES

5. SF 1413, STATEMENT OF ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 1 PAGES

6. WAGE DETERMINATION – ND20250048 5 PAGES

7. IA IEE Representation 1 PAGE

8. RFP QUESTIONS OR ANSWERS LOG 1 PAGE

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE FEB 1998

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov/far and https://www.acquisition.gov/diar

Clause Title Date 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance

Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals-Construction OCT 1997

K.2 FAR 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS JAN 2025

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238290, Other Building Equipment Contractors.

(2) The small business size standard is C1CZ Architect & Engineering – Construction; Other Educational Buildings.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b) (1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

https://www.acquisition.gov/far https://www.acquisition.gov/diar https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7

(ii) □ Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements- Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered…