Sol_140F1B23Q0020.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

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040633640

FWS Infrastructure

FWS Construction & A/E - BIL/Disast

5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

F1B

Christina Mann 5715473499

108/25/2023

140F1B23Q0020

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

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools and incidental items in accordance with the Statement of Work at the Cibola National Wildlife

Refuge (NWR), AZ.

All quotes must be submitted via email to Christina_mann@fws.gov by the deadline outlined in this solicitation. Vendors must submit a completed SF1442, Quote

Schedule, and any other required information outlined in this solicitation.

Vendors must submit any questions on this project directly to Christina Mann, via email at christina_mann@fws.gov, by no later than 9am MST on Tuesday, September 19, 2023. Questions will be consolidated, and answers provided by issuance of an amendment directly thereafter.

Project Name: Quarters Patio Construction

Place of Performance: Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), 66600 Cibola Lake Rd, Cibola, Arizona

The estimated construction contract price for the project described in this request

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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.)

10 181 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

09/28/2023

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. 8/2014)

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

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 and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

Your offer on this 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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FWS Infrastructure FWS Construction & A/E - BIL/Disast

5275 Leesburg Pike Falls Church VA 22041

F1B

Tracy Gamble

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish 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.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

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NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140F1B23Q0020 for proposal is Less than $25,000.

The purpose of this solicitation is to facilitate the demolition and then installation of the concrete slab for a patio in accordance with the

Statement of Work.

Contracting Specialist: Christina Mann, Christina_Mann@fws.gov

Tech POC: TBD

Delivery: 04/08/2024

Delivery Location Code: 0008349423

FWS CIBOLA NATIONAL WILDLIFE REFUGE

66600 CIBOLA LAKE ROAD

ROUTE 2, BOX 1

CIBOLA AZ 85328-9002 US

Period of Performance: 10/09/2023 to 04/08/2024

00010 Remove and Replace Concrete Patio on Residence

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) 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) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) SECTION C - Description/Specifications SECTION D - Packaging and Marking SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) 1452.211-71 Contract Work Hours (Nov 2007) 1452.211-72 Completion Date (Nov 2007) SECTION G - Contract Administration Data SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements SECTION I - Contract Clauses 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (MAY 2014) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (OCT 2015) 52.211-5 Material Requirements. (AUG 2000) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014) 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) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) .. 19 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) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)…………………………………………………………………………………………...19 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (OCT 2015) 52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (FEB 2016) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (MAR 2015) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts.

(May 2008) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (AUG 2011) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984)………………………………………………………………………20 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment For Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 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) 52.236-8 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) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

1428.306 Insurance under fixed-price contracts……………...…………………………………………………...21 52.204-1 Approval of Contract. (DEC 1989) 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015) 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance. (JUL 1996) SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits and Other Attachments SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2012) 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification. (MAY 2008) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications. (OCT 2015) 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction. (OCT 1997) SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 2004) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals. (OCT 1997) 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference. (Feb 1998) SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award Evaluation Utilizing Simplified Acquisition Procedures

SECTION A - Solicitation/Contract Form

NOTICE TO CONTRACTOR – Superintendent Requirement

The Government will hold the Contractor in strict compliance of 52.236-6, Superintendence by the Contractor, contained herein Section A. After issuance of the award, the Contractor shall submit to the Government the name and qualifications of the Superintendent on the Contractor’s official letterhead. The Superintendent shall be a current employee on the Contractor’s payroll; or the Contractor shall hire the Superintendent with the intent of the Contractor issuing an IRS form 1099-Misc. The Superintendent shall not be an employee of the Subcontractor that is hired by the Contractor to perform the work. The Contractor shall incorporate this cost into the proposal prior to submitting it to the Government. Failure of the Contractor to comply with this requirement will be subject to termination.

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the award, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 181 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

(End of Clause)

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014)

52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own organization, work equivalent to at least 15% of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract. This percentage may be reduced by a supplemental agreement to this contract if, during performing the work, the Contractor requests a reduction and the Contracting Officer determines that the reduction would be to the advantage of the Government.

(End of Clause)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of -

(1) Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract;

or

(2) Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor's cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed as a result of the conditions, an equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

(c) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required; provided, that the time prescribed in paragraph (a) of this clause for giving written notice may be extended by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to (1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials; (2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads; (3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site; (4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and (5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance. The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

(End of Clause)

52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984)

At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work or assign and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor.

52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall lay out its work from Government established base lines and bench marks indicated on the drawings, and shall be responsible for all measurements in connection with the layout. The Contractor shall furnish, at its own expense, all stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools, materials, and labor required to lay out any part of the work. The Contractor shall be responsible for executing the work to the lines and grades that may be established or indicated by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also be responsible for maintaining and preserving all stakes and other marks established by the Contracting Officer until authorized to remove them. If such marks are destroyed by the Contractor or through its negligence before their removal is authorized, the Contracting Officer may replace them and deduct the expense of the replacement from any amounts due or to become due to the Contractor.

(End of Clause)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984)

(a) If the Contractor refuses or fails to prosecute the work or any separable part, with the diligence that will insure its completion within the time specified in this contract including any extension, or fails to complete the work within this time, the Government may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right to proceed with the work (or the separable part of the work) that has been delayed. In this event, the Government may take over the work and complete it by contract or otherwise, and may take possession of and use any materials, appliances, and plant on the work site necessary for completing the work. The Contractor and its sureties shall be liable for any damage to the Government resulting from the Contractor's refusal or failure to complete the work within the specified time, whether or not the Contractor's right to proceed with the work is terminated. This liability includes any increased costs incurred by the Government in completing the work.

(b) The Contractor's right to proceed shall not be terminated nor the Contractor charged with damages under this clause, if -

(1) The delay in completing the work arises from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor. Examples of such causes include -

(i) Acts of God or of the public enemy,

(ii) Acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity,

(iii) Acts of another Contractor in the performance of a contract with the Government,

(iv) Fires,

(v) Floods,

(vi) Epidemics,

(vii) Quarantine restrictions,

(viii) Strikes,

(ix) Freight embargoes,

(x) Unusually severe weather, or

(xi) Delays of subcontractors or suppliers at any tier arising from unforeseeable causes beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of both the Contractor and the subcontractors or suppliers; and

(2) The Contractor, within 10 days from the beginning of any delay (unless extended by the Contracting Officer), notifies the Contracting Officer in writing of the causes of delay. The Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and the extent of delay. If, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, the findings of fact warrant such action, the time for completing the work shall be extended. The findings of the Contracting Officer shall be final and conclusive on the parties, but subject to appeal under the Disputes clause.

(c) If, after termination of the Contractor's right to proceed, it is determined that the Contractor was not in default, or that the delay was excusable, the rights and obligations of the parties will be the same as if the termination had been issued for the convenience of the Government.

(d) The rights and remedies of the Government in this clause are in addition to any other rights and remedies provided by law or under this contract.

SECTION B – Supplies/Schedule

NOT USED

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

The Contractor shall provide all labor, equipment, materials, tools and incident items to demolish and then install a new concrete slab for a patio at the Cibola National Wildlife Refuge (NWR), AZ in accordance with the attached Statement of Work.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

PAYMENT OF POSTAGE AND FEES

All postage and fees related to submitting information including submittals, forms, reports, etc., to the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative shall be paid by the Contractor.

CORRESPONDENCE/SUBMITTALS

Contractor initiated correspondence and submittals shall identify the contract number. All information shall be forwarded to the addresses found in Section G. Correspondence shall be provided via emailed to the Contracting Officer (CO)/Contract Specialist (CS). This would include the Submittal Register and Construction Schedule/Reports. Submittals shall be submitted to the Site Representative (SR) with a duplicate copy of the cover letter forwarded to the CO/CS.

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996)

(a) Definition. Work includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not -

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this section.

(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer's written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may -

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately. 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.

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

(a) In addition to any other warranties in this contract, the Contractor warrants, except as provided in paragraph (i) of this clause, that work performed under this contract conforms to the contract requirements and is free of any defect in equipment, material, or design furnished, or workmanship performed by the Contractor or any subcontractor or supplier at any tier.

(b) This warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date of final acceptance of the work. If the Government takes possession of any part of the work before final acceptance, this warranty shall continue for a period of 1 year from the date the Government takes possession.

(c) The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor's expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of -

(1) The Contractor's failure to conform to contract requirements; or

(2) Any defect of equipment, material, workmanship, or design furnished.

(d) The Contractor shall restore any work damaged in fulfilling the terms and conditions of this clause. The Contractor's warranty with respect to work repaired or replaced will run for 1 year from the date of repair or replacement.

(e) The Contracting Officer shall notify the Contractor, in writing, within a reasonable time after the discovery of any failure, defect, or damage.

(f) If the Contractor fails to remedy any failure, defect, or damage within a reasonable time after receipt of notice, the Government shall have the right to replace, repair, or otherwise remedy the failure, defect, or damage at the Contractor's expense.

(g) With respect to all warranties, express or implied, from subcontractors, manufacturers, or suppliers for work performed and materials furnished under this contract, the Contractor shall -

(1) Obtain all warranties that would be given in normal commercial practice;

(2) Require all warranties to be executed, in writing, for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer; and

(3) Enforce all warranties for the benefit of the Government, if directed by the Contracting Officer.

(h) In the event the Contractor's warranty under paragraph (b) of this clause has expired, the Government may bring suit at its expense to enforce a subcontractor's, manufacturer's, or supplier's warranty.

(i) Unless a defect is caused by the negligence of the Contractor or subcontractor or supplier at any tier, the Contractor shall not be liable for the repair of any defects of material or design furnished by the Government nor for the repair of any damage that results from any defect in Government-furnished material or design.

(j) This warranty shall not limit the Government's rights under the Inspection and Acceptance clause of this contract with respect to latent defects, gross mistakes, or fraud.

Pre-Final Inspection

The Contractor shall give written notice to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days before the date the construction work will be completed and ready for final inspection. The contractor shall conduct a pre-final and final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) and/or Site Representative (SR).

Other Government personnel may attend both inspections. A Government Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as result of this inspection of any items not meeting Contract requirements for final acceptance. The list of deficiencies may include the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to final inspection. The Government reserves the right to request a pre-final Inspection or final inspection.

Final Inspection

(a) The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing by the Contractor when the final inspection can be conducted. The final inspection shall be requested ten (10) calendar days before the desired date or required completion date of the contract.

(b) The final inspection shall be performed with the Contractor by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and/or representatives of the using activity. The Contractor and/or his Project Supervisor shall be present at the job site during final inspection. The Contracting Officer will present to the Contractor, after inspection, a punch list of any items not meeting Contract requirements for final acceptance. This list will be confirmed in writing, and any items therein must be made acceptable before final payment will be made. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified in the contract for final completion. Only the Contracting Officer is authorized to accept work performed.

Inspection

(a) The Contracting Officer or the duly authorized representative will perform inspection of materials and services to be provided.

(b) For the purpose of this clause, James Littrell,is the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer.

(c) Inspections will be performed at the construction site.

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

1452.211-71 Contract Work Hours (Nov 2007)

The performance period established for this contract is based upon all work being conducted during regular working hours. Regular working hours are limited to the time between 7:30 am to 4:30 pm Mountain, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays. If the Contractor desires to carry on work outside regular hours, including Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays, a request must be submitted to the Contracting Officer Representative in sufficient time to allow satisfactory arrangements to be made by the Government for access to the work site and inspection.

1452.211-72 Completion Date (Nov 2007)

The contractor shall begin performance 10 calendar days and complete it within 181 calendar days after receiving award.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

1. CONTRACT REPRESENTATIVE

Contracting Officer (CO) responsible for this contract: Tracy Gamble

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Joint Administration Operations 1875 Century Boulevard, Suite 310 Atlanta, GA 30345 Telephone Number: 404-679-4062 Email: Tracy_Gamble@fws.gov

Contracting Specialist (CS) responsible for this contract: Christina Mann

U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Joint Administration Operations 2800 Cottage Way Sacramento, CA 95825 Telephone Number: 571-547-3499 Email: Christina_Mann@fws.gov

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract: N/A

Construction Representative (CR) for this contract: TBD

Site Representative (SR) for this contract: TBD Address: TBD Telephone Number: TBD

2. CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE – LIAISON

The COR will act as a liaison between the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service herein referred to as "Service" and the Contractor, and, when necessary, will provide technical direction to the Contractor. The COR, however, is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the contract, issue new assignments of work, make decisions concerning disputes arising under the contract, or resolve differing site condition matters. Neither the presence nor absence of a government representative shall relieve the Contractor of its responsibilities under the contract.

3. JOB SITE ADMINISTRATION

The Government will designate a CR or SR who will be available at the site to inspect the work as it progresses.

The CR or SR will prepare an Inspector's Daily Log, beginning with the first day of the contract, detailing ground and weather conditions, work being performed, materials delivered, and notes of any problems or difficulties.

Government inspections do not relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures. At the end of every day of work on this contract, the Contractor's Superintendent, as defined below, shall contact the CR or SR, review the daily log, and sign as the Contractor's representative. Unless the Contractor's Superintendent makes notations to the contrary on the daily log, the log shall be presumed to be accurate. The CR or SR is not authorized to make technical decisions or give technical directions; the Contractor or the Contractor's Superintendent must contact the COR regarding such decisions and directions. The Contractor shall have a competent superintendent (hereinafter referred to as the "Contractor's Superintendent") who is (i) deemed acceptable to the Government; (ii) authorized to act on the Contractor's behalf; and (iii) be present on the job site at all times when contract work is being performed. (See Superintendence by the Contractor, Section I, Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clause 52.236-6.)

4. ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INTERNET PROCESSING

PLATFORM (IPP) (APRIL 2013)

Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) System.

“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, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions – Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. 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 [CO to edit and include the appropriate documentation required under this contract]:

Prime contractor and subcontract payrolls (if applicable) Payment Request Certification Release of Claims SF 1413 – Statement and Acknowledgment Construction Schedule (Microsoft Project or other Industry Standard Software (if applicable)) Schedule of Values Owner/Operator manuals (if applicable) Warranty Certificates (if applicable)

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 Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 – 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via e-mail ippgroup@bos.frb.org 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 with its proposal or quotation.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

1. UTILITIES

The following utility services will not be provided by the Government. The Contractor, at its expense and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall install and maintain all necessary temporary connections and distribution lines, and all meters required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. Before final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall remove all the temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and associated paraphernalia.

Electricity Water

2. GENERIC GENDER TERMINOLOGY

Except where stipulated by the Federal Acquisition Regulations, the use of terms such as he, she, his, and her are not to be interpreted as implying other than neutral gender terms such as "it" or "their".

3. SAFETY

(a) The Contractor shall have the ultimate responsibility for safety on the project site at all times until final completion and acceptance of the project.

(b) The Contractor shall comply with all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations, as found in 29 CFR 1910 and 1926, which are applicable to the construction project, including requirements set forth within solicitation provisions and contract clauses. In addition to OSHA safety standards, the Contractor shall also adhere to all current local, federal, and state safety requirements. In the event where any safety standard referenced herein conflicts with another, the more stringent shall govern.

(c) The Contractor shall initiate and maintain an effective safety program that provides adequate systematic policies, procedures, and practices to protect their employees from and allow them to recognize, job-related safety and health hazards. The program shall include provisions for the systematic identification, evaluation, prevention and control of general work site hazards, specific job hazards, and potential hazards that may arise from foreseeable construction methods and conditions, as well as providing a competent person to conduct frequent and regular inspections. Each employee must be instructed in the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions and the regulations applicable to the work environment.

(d) The Contractor shall immediately notify the CO of any accident, incident, or exposure resulting in a fatality, lost-time injury, or property loss/damage of $2,500 or more arising out of work performed under this contract.

The Contractor shall investigate all work-related accidents/incidents to the extent necessary to determine their cause(s) and furnish the CO an investigative report outlining findings and proposed or completed corrective actions.

The contractor shall, when required by the CO, have a separate and complete independent investigation of the accident/incident, and submit a comprehensive report of findings and recommendations to the CO. The CO shall consult with the COR, CR and Service safety personnel in reviewing the investigation report and corrective actions.

If the contractor fails or refuses to institute prompt corrective action, the CO may invoke the suspension-of-work clause in this contract or any other remedy available to the government. Any delay or cost resulting from a safety-related suspension of work will be borne by the Contractor.

(e) In the event of an accident/incident, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing and obtaining appropriate medical and emergency assistance. Except for rescue and emergency measures, the scene of the accident/incident shall not be disturbed or the operation resumed until the on-site aspect of the investigation has been completed.

(f) Service safety personnel and representatives from Federal, State, and local government agencies shall have the right to examine and conduct an investigation at sites or areas where work under this contract is being performed.

The absence of such investigations shall not relieve the contractor of their safety program responsibilities.

(g) The Bureau of Reclamation's latest edition of their "Reclamation Safety and Health Standards" may be used as an implementing guide for the duration of the contract. The manual may be downloaded from www.usbr.gov/safety.

4. ENVIRONMENTAL

The contractor is responsible for establishing and maintaining compliance with all applicable laws, regulations, rules, and standards, including without limitation, those regulations, rules, and standards, promulgated for the administration and enforcement of the following laws: the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) as amended by Superfund Amendments and Reauthorization Act (SARA); Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA); Clean Air Act (CAA); Clean Water Act (CWA); Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA); and Solid Waste Disposal Act (SWDA), as amended by Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).

5. PROGRESS MEETINGS

(a) The Contractor shall be available to meet with the CO or his/her representative at the job site during construction to discuss work progress.

(b) Meetings will be scheduled by the CO with timely notification to the Contractor.

(c) At the progress meetings, the Contractor shall give oral reports of the progress on the project to the CO. If the work is behind schedule, the Contractor shall be prepared to (i) discuss the work and any causes of work delay(s);

(ii) present a plan to bring the work back into conformance with the schedule; or, if necessary (iii) to propose a revised work schedule.

6. SUBMITTALS

(a) It is the responsibility of the contractor to extract all required submittals from the specifications, referencing the Subdivision applicable, and submit the list to the CO within 10 calendar days after receipt of Award. Failure to list a submittal will not relieve the contractor from submission of required information. A Submittal Register will be provided for completion.

(b) All submittals requiring approval shall be submitted by the Contractor using an approved submittal form.

The form must include the contract number and description of contents. All submittals shall be submitted for a 10 calendar day review by the COR, to allow adequate review prior to commencement of work in that area. (See Materials and Workmanship, Section I, FAR Clause 52.236-5.)

7. CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the CO.

(b) The Contractor shall:

(c) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(d) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(e) Promptly notify the CO of discrepancies, if any;

(f) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph

(g) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed. (After award, if additional copies of specifications and drawings are available, they will be provided to the contractor.)

(h) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(i) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified in Section J.

8. "AS BUILT" RECORD DRAWINGS

(a) Contractor shall maintain in proper order, one (1) complete set of clean prints of all drawings on the project site.

(b) The Contractor shall neatly inscribe, in red ink or pencil, all changes in work, and the dates of such changes, on the prints. The changes shall be noted in sufficient detail and clarity to accurately portray all "as built" conditions.

(c) At the time of final inspection, the Contractor shall present the "as built" drawings to the CO.

9. APPLICABLE WAGE RATE DECISION

The Secretary of Labor has made a determination of the minimum prevailing wage rates which are to be paid to the classes of labor to be employed on this project. The decision number and date with minimum rates for this project are shown in Section J. The Contractor must furnish copies of his payrolls to the CO, weekly, seven (7) days after close of payroll period.

10. WORK HOURS

Working hours for the Contractor will be from 7:30 a.m. thru 4:30 p.m. (MST), Monday thru Friday, excluding Saturdays and Sundays. Advance coordination with the CO is required prior to working at any other time.

11. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

N/A

12. CHANGES

During the performance of this contract, various Government personnel will periodically appear on the job site to inspect contractor performance. The contractor is advised that ONLY the CO has the authority to direct or approve any change for work that will affect the price, quality, quantity or performance time.

13. COST BREAKDOWN OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS

(a) Contractors must furnish a cost breakdown of any lump sum items which will provide the basis for progress payments. The cost breakdown shall be submitted in a format acceptable to the Contracting Officer and each item shall include overhead and profit. Contractor and CR/SR at the site must agree on the percentage of work completed at the end of each month. Contractor will submit an invoice monthly for payment to the CO. This invoice must be signed by the CR/SR or it will be returned to the Contractor and will delay payment. A correctly signed invoice is reviewed by the COR who prepares a contract progress report, and returns the payment request to the CO who approves and processes for payment.

(b) Payments are authorized by FAR Clause 52.232-5, which requires that the Contractor certify with each payment request that he has paid or will pay with the proceeds of the payment his employees and subcontractors.

14. PROGRESS SCHEDULE/REPORTS

A contract progress schedule is required within 10 days after work commences. Actual progress must be reported on a contract progress report every two weeks. A copy of these forms shall be provided to you. (See Schedules for Construction Contracts, Section I, FAR Clause 52.236-15.)

15. MODIFICATION PROPOSALS-PRICE BREAKDOWN

(a) The Contractor shall furnish an itemized price breakdown, within the time specified by the Contracting Officer, with any proposal for a contract modification.

(b) The price breakdown:

(c) Must include sufficient detail of all costs for—

(i) Material;

(ii) Labor;

(iii) Equipment;

(iv) Subcontracts; and

(v) Overhead and Profit; and

(d) Must cover all work involved in the modification, whether the work was deleted, added, or changed.

(e) The Contractor shall provide similar price breakdowns to support any amounts claimed for subcontracts.

(f) The Contractor's proposal shall include a justification for any time extension proposed. A revised progress schedule will be required if time is adjusted.

16. QUALITY CONTROL

The Contractors Quality Control Inspector and/or Superintendent shall ensure all items on the Pre-Final Punch List, rejected and nonconforming work, along with all remaining work conforms to the contract terms, construction documents and industry standards, prior to the final inspection. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining its own pre final and final inspection records. The Contractor will be legally and financially responsible for not completing all of the contract requirements in accordance with the contract terms.

17. BENEFICIAL USE OR OCCUPANCY

The Contractor shall complete all inspections and commissioning requirements prior to final inspection. The warranty shall be issued in accordance with FAR 52.246.21. Extended warranties offered by the contractor and its subcontractors or suppliers may be accepted at the Government’s discretion.

18. DEMOLITION

Per the contract terms and construction documents, the Contractor must include all designated buildings for demolishing on the Contract Construction Schedule. The contractor must provide the Contracting Officer with a 5 calendar day advance written notice when a building will be demolished. The contractor shall notify the contracting officer at least three (3) calendar days prior to the date on which the demolishing work will be ready for final inspection.