Sol_140G0121Q0035.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)

0040517686

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Kimberly Schneider 0000

102/05/2021

140G0121Q0035

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

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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.)

5 30 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

02/19/2021

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. 4-85)

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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USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Daniel Galvin

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, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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140G0121Q0035

Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC)

Pollution Control Center (C3) Mini-Split Air

Conditioning/Heat Pump Installation

This is a 100% Service-Disabled Veteran Owned

Small Business set-aside.

Delivery: 30 Days After Award

Delivery Location Code: 0006366840

USGS Columbia Environmental Researc

4200 New Haven Road

Columbia MO 65201 US

00010 The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary for the installation of two (2) mini-split ductless air conditioning/heat pump systems at the

Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) herein.

Product/Service Code: Y1AA

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF

OFFICE BUILDINGS

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION B - Supplies or Services B.1 Schedule of Items

SECTION C - Description/Specifications C.1 Statement of Work Reference Attachment 1 C.2 Green Acquisition C.3 Indoor Air Quality During Construction

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Deliverables F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) F.3 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F.4 Legal Holidays

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data G.1 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction G.2 Contract Administration Office G.3 Invoicing and Performance Statements G.4 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds G.5 List of subcontractors (Construction) G.6 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements H.1 Indemnity H.2 Notice to Government of Delays H.3 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment H.4 Accident Reporting H.5 Wage Determination Applicable

H.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (NOV 2007)

H.7 Notice to Contractors - CPARS (DEC 2015 H.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AUG 2016)

SECTION I - Contract Clauses I.1 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) I.2 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) I.3 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) I.4 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(AUG 2020)

I.5 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (JUN 2020) I.6 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I.7 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Items). (NOV 2020) I.8 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I.9 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (NOV 2020) I.10 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018) I.11 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) I.12 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) I.13 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (AUG 2018) I.14 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I.15 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I.16 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) I.17 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I.18 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I.19 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I.20 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I.21 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) I.22 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method). (AUG 2018)

I.23 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) I.24 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) I.25 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (AUG 2018)..29 I.26 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020) I.27 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) I.28 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) I.29 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I.30 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I.31 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I.32 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I.33 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I.34 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I.35 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I.36 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I.37 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I.38 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I.39 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I.40 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) I.41 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) I.42 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) I.43 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I.44 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I.45 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I.46 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I.47 1452.233-2 Service of Protest I.48 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996) I.49 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-01) I.50 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2019-01) I.51 Notice of Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-01)

SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders

K.1 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAR 2020) K.2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(OCT 2020)

K.3 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999)

SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders L.1 Instructions to Offerors L.2 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) L.3 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020) L.4 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal. (JAN 2017) L.5 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) L.6 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014) L.7 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction.

(FEB 1999)

L.8 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014) L.9 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) L.10 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) L.11 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020) L.12 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984)

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award M.1 GS2320 Evaluation Factors AUG 2001

SECTION B - Supplies or Services

B.1 Schedule of Items

Schedule of Items

Item Unit Qty Unit Price Total Price Energy Star rated, mini-split ductless air conditioning/heat pump single zone system EA 2 Installation Job 1

TOTAL

SECTION C - Description/Specifications

C.1 Statement of Work Reference Attachment 1

C.2 Green Acquisition

"The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the performance of work under this contract, the Contractor shall exert its best efforts to provide services in a manner that will promote the natural environment and protect health and well-being. Green purchasing or environmentally preferable contracting includes the initiatives described below:

Alternative Fuels and Vehicles are described at http://www.afdc.energy.gov/afdc/

Biobased Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

Energy efficient products are described at http://energystar.gov/products for Energy Star products and at http://www.eere.energy.gov/femp/procurement for FEMP designated products.

Environmentally Preferable Computers are described at http://www.epeat.net

Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program

Water efficient products and services are described at https://www.epa.gov/watersense"

C.3 Indoor Air Quality During Construction

" (a) The contractor shall control contaminants at the source and/or operate the space in such a manner that the GSA indicator levels for carbon monoxide (CO), carbon dioxide (CO2 ), and formaldehyde

(HCHO) are not exceeded. The indicator levels for office areas shall be:

CO - 9 parts per million (ppm) time-weighted average (TWA - 8-hour sample); CO2 - 1000 ppm (TWA); formaldehyde

- 0.1 ppm (TWA).

(b) The contractor shall make a reasonable attempt to apply insecticides, paints, glues, adhesives, and heating, ventilating and air conditioning (HVAC) system cleaning compounds with highly volatile or irritating organic compounds, outside of working hours. The contractor shall provide at least 72 hours advance notice to the Government before applying noxious chemicals in occupied spaces, and adequately ventilate those spaces during and after application.

(c) To the greatest extent possible, contractor shall sequence the installation of finish materials so that materials that will be high emitters of Volatile Organic Compounds (VOCs) are installed and allowed to cure before installing interior finish materials, especially soft materials that are woven, fibrous, or porous in nature, that may adsorb contaminants and release them over time.

(d) Where demolition or construction work occurs adjacent to occupied space, contractor shall erect appropriate barriers (noise, dust, odor, etc.) and take necessary steps to minimize interference with the occupants. This includes maintaining acceptable temperature, humidity and ventilation in the occupied areas during window removal, window replacement, or similar types of work.

(e) A final flush-out period of 48 to 72 hours should be provided before occupancy. Contractor shall ventilate with 100 percent outside air at the recommended air change rate (ASHRAE Standard 62) during installation of materials and finishes. If outside air would cause unacceptable inside temperature levels, humidity levels, and/or air quality, an alternate ventilation plan may be submitted to the Contracting Officer for approval.

(f) The contractor shall promptly investigate indoor air quality (IAQ) complaints and shall implement the necessary controls to address the complaint when requested to do so by the Contracting Officer.

(g) The Government reserves the right to conduct independent IAQ assessments and detailed studies in space it occupies, as well as in space serving the Government-leased space (e.g., common use areas, mechanical rooms, HVAC systems, etc.). The contractor shall assist the Government in its assessments and detailed studies by making available information on building operations and contractor activities, and providing access to space for assessment and testing, if required, and implement corrective measures required by the Contracting Officer."

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 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) below.

(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.

(End of clause)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 Deliverables

Deliverables

Deliverable Reference Due Deliver To

Proof of Liability Insurance Section I: 1452.228-

Within 5 days after receipt of contract award CS

Invoices Section G: DOI

Electronic Invoicing, GS1126

No more often than monthly

IPP Web Page

DI-I37 Release of Claims Section I: 1452.204-

Prior to submitting final invoice CS

Final Invoice N/A After submitting Release of Claims IPP

Weekly payrolls for contractor and each subcontractor Section I: 52.222-8

Within 7 days after regular payment date of the payroll week covered

CS

Ref: FAR 22.406-6(c)

SF1413 Statement and Acknowledgement of

Subcontractor Section I: 52.222-11 Within 5 days after award CS

F.2 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 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 30 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

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

F.3 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

F.4 Legal Holidays

"The following legal holidays are observed by this Government agency:

New Year's Day January 01

Martin Luther King's Birthday 3rd Monday in January

Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February

Memorial Day Last Monday in May

Independence Day July 04

Labor Day 1st Monday in September

Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October

Veterans Day November 11

Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November

Christmas Day December 25

When a holiday falls on Saturday or Sunday, it is observed on the adjacent Friday or Monday, respectively.

In addition to the holidays listed above, the contractor agrees to observe leave days or closures designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential Proclamation."

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction

(a) The performance required herein shall be subject to the technical direction of the Technical Liaison (TL) as identified below. As used herein, "technical direction" is defined as direction to the contractor that fills in details, suggests possible lines of approach, or otherwise supplements the scope of the work set forth herein and shall not constitute a new assignment, and does not supersede or modify any article or clause of this contract.

(b) The Technical Liaison is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government. Only a warranted Contracting Officer is authorized to obligate funds on this or any other contract action.

(c) The contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing if the Technical Liaison has taken an action (or fails to take action) or issues direction (written or oral) that the contractor considers to exceed the above limitations.

(d) The Technical Liaison assigned for this contract is:

Name: To be provided upon award

Telephone Number: []

Email: []

Address Line 1: []

Address Line 2: []

Address Line 3: []

(e) Only the Contracting Officer may designate a different Technical Liaison.

(End of Clause)

G.2 Contract Administration Office

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey

Insert Name of Acquisition Office: Reston Acquisition Branch

Attn: CO: Dan Galvin; CS: Kimberly Schneider

Address Line 1: U.S. Geological Survey

Address Line 2: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive

Address Line 3: Reston, VA

Email: krschneider@usgs.gov

Telephone: []

(b) Written communications to the Administrative Contracting Officer shall make reference to the contract number and shall be mailed/emailed to the above address.

G.3 Invoicing and Performance Statements

"Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction)

(a) A copy of each invoice submitted with an IPP payment request must be submitted to:

U.S. Geological Survey

Attn: [ ]

(b) Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly.

(c) Invoices for progress payments must be accompanied by a contract Performance Statement, which shall show in detail the estimated percentage of completion and value of completed performance for each separately priced line item or, if applicable, each of the significant construction categories contained in the approved Schedule of Prices.

(d) See clause 52.232-5 for certification requirements."

G.4 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds

The contractor shall submit all invoices under the award no later than 90 calendar days after the period of performance has expired, unless a request for extension has been submitted to the Contracting Officer. After 120 days has passed since the expiration of the performance period, the government reserves the right to issue a unilateral modification deobligating any unexpended funds, and to initiate closeout procedures.

G.5 List of subcontractors (Construction)

For purposes of monitoring compliance with the insurance and payroll reporting requirements of this contract, the contractor shall furnish a listing of all subcontractors to the Contracting Officer within 3 calendars days after contract award.

G.6 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

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, 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 documentation required under this contract]:

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) 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 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.

(End of Local Clause)

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

H.1 Indemnity

The contractor herein is "an independent contractor" and shall obtain all necessary insurance to protect himself from liability arising out of this contract. The contractor hereby agrees to indemnify and hold the Government harmless in connection with, any loss or liability from damage to or destruction of property or from injuries to or death of persons (including the agents and employees of both parties) if such damage, destruction, injury or death arises out of, or is caused by performance of work under this contract, unless such damage, destruction, injury or death is caused solely by the active negligence of the Government, its agents or employees. The contractor agrees to include this clause, appropriately modified, in all subcontracts to be performed under this contract.

H.2 Notice to Government of Delays

In the event the contractor encounters difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or when it anticipates difficulty in complying with the contract delivery schedule or date, or whenever the contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying or threatens to delay the timely performance of this contract, the contractor shall immediately notify the contracting officer and the COR (if one has been designated), in writing, giving pertinent details.

This data shall be informational only in character. Notice under this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by the Government of any delivery schedule or date or of any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

H.3 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment

"Compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Act -- Government-Owned

Performance of work hereunder shall comply with the provisions of the Occupational Health and Safety Act of 1970, as amended (OSHA). If, at any time during the performance of this contract, the Government-furnished facilities and/or equipment do not conform to OSHA standards, the contractor must so notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, including a recommendation of the corrective action needed."

H.4 Accident Reporting

"Accident Reporting

If an accident occurs on Government-controlled facilities, a report must be provided to the Contracting Officer's Representative and the Contracting Officer within 48 hours. An accident is defined as an event which causes injury, illness, or loss or damage to Government-owned or private property. The contractor will cooperate with any ensuing Government accident investigation."

H.5 Wage Determination Applicable

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number MO20210036 dated 01/22/2021. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 2

H.6 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (NOV 2007)

1. Definition. Organizational conflict of interest means that because of other activities or relationships with other persons, a person is unable or potentially unable to render impartial assistance or advice to the Government, or the person�s objectivity in performing the contract work is or might be otherwise impaired, or a person has an unfair competitive advantage.

2. Disclosure. By submission of this offer, offeror represents that it is not aware of any information bearing on the existence of any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest in connection with this solicitation or any resulting contract, except as provided in its disclosure statement. In the disclosure statement, list any potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest. Describe all relevant information concerning any past, present, or planned interests bearing on whether this firm (including its chief executives and directors, any proposed consultants or subcontractors) may have a potential organizational conflict of interest. If no potential or actual conflicts exist, so indicate with a check mark:

____ No potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest are known.

3. Failure to provide the disclosure or representation will be deemed a minor informality (FAR 14.405) and the offeror will be required to promptly correct the omission. Refusal to provide the disclosure or representation and any additional information as required will result in disqualification of the offeror for award.

4. The contractor agrees that, if after award he discovers an organizational conflict of interest with respect to this contract, he shall make an immediate and full disclosure in writing to the Contracting Officer, which shall include a description of the action which the contractor has taken or proposes to take to avoid, eliminate, or neutralize the conflict. The Government may, however, terminate the contract for the convenience of the Government if it would be in the best interests of the Government.

5. In the event that the contractor was aware of organizational conflict of interest prior to the award of this contract and failed to disclose the conflict to the Contracting Officer, the Government may terminate the contract at no cost to the Government.

6. If the Contracting Officer determines that a potential or actual conflict exists, the offeror will not receive an award unless the conflict can be avoided or otherwise resolved through the inclusion of a special contract clause or other appropriate means. The terms of any special clause are subject to negotiation. Offerors should refer to FAR Subpart 9.5 for policies and procedures for avoiding, neutralizing, or mitigating organizational conflicts of interest.

Alternate 1:

When a potential or actual organizational conflict of interest is known to the Government, replace paragraph 2 with:

2. The contracting officer considers that there is potential for organizational conflicts of interest involving this procurement or services to be performed under the resultant contract, as follows:

[ CO fill in ]

By submission of this offer, offeror represents that it is not aware of any information bearing on the existence of any actual or potential organizational conflicts of interest in connection with this solicitation or any resulting contract, except as provided in its disclosure statement. In the disclosure statement, list any potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest. Describe all relevant information concerning any past, present, or planned interests bearing on whether this firm (including its chief executives and directors, any proposed consultants or subcontractors) may have a potential organizational conflict of interest. If no potential or actual conflicts exist, so indicate with a check mark:

____ No potential or actual organizational conflicts of interest exist.

(End of Clause)

H.7 Notice to Contractors - CPARS (DEC 2015

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (December 2015)

1) FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2) The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3) We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4) When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5) Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a) Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the 6.evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b) Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should a)provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c) All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d) If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting "Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation".

e) Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as "Pending" with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f) If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6) The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a) Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

b) Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c) Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7) If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

8) A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

(End of notice)

H.8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AUG 2016)

(a) All Contractor employees must have an "Enter on Duty" (EOD) approval issued by the Bureau Personnel Security Office (PSO) before they begin performing work on any Bureau contract. The Contractor must ensure that all employees requesting an EOD are citizens of the United States of America, or an alien who has been lawfully admitted for permanent residence or employment (indicated by immigration status) as evidenced by Immigration and Naturalization Service documentation and the employee must have resided in the United States for a minimum of 3 years. The EOD may be issued in advance of a completed Background Investigation and may be rescinded by the PSO at any time. However, all contractors who require network access are required to complete the identity proofing process, and must be able to obtain a successfully adjudicated National Criminal History Check (NCHC) and National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) or higher to stay on the contract.

(b) Starting Work - Contractor employees with an approved EOD may begin performing unsupervised work on Bureau contracts. To remain on the contract, the Contractor employees will need a completed favorable Background Investigation.

(c) Rescission of EOD - The PSO may rescind the EOD at any time. This may occur as the result of additional information obtained or the final results of the background investigation.

(d) Background Investigation - Contractor employees who will have unsupervised access to Bureau facilities, access to the Department of the Interior (DOI) information technology (IT) systems or DOI data, or will develop custom applications, must have a favorably adjudicated background investigation from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). Existing clearances at the same or higher level are acceptable upon the PSO's review and approval. If the employee does not already have a complete investigation, they must apply for one. The employee may begin work with an EOD, but must receive a favorable background investigation to continue working on the contract. The background investigation includes obtaining fingerprints through a USAccess Credentialing Center for an FBI criminal history and a credit report. Once the investigation has been scheduled by OPM, the Bureau will receive advance reports. If those reports are favorable, the Bureau PSO will issue the EOD. The type of background investigation required is based on the risk/sensitivity level designation. Citizenship requirements and guidance for determining the appropriate type of background investigation required for the designated risk/sensitivity level are contained in DOI Departmental Manual (DM) Part 441. The DM is available on the Internet at http://elips.doi.gov/app_home/index.cfm?fuseaction=home.

(e) Electronic Questionnaire for Investigations Processing (e-QIP)'s The Bureau uses the e-QIP for all background investigations or reinvestigations. To initiate an investigation, the Contractor, in collaboration with the COR, will complete an e-QIP Request Form. This request form is available through the COR. The COR will submit the completed request form to the Bureau PSO. The PSO will enter the information into e-QIP to either establish a new applicant profile or determine if an existing investigation that meets Bureau requirements is on file. The PSO will then contact the applicant to provide additional information and instructions. Generally, the Contractor is required to complete the following forms:

e-QIP application (on-line)

Fair Credit Release

OF-306

Fingerprints via USAccess Credentialing Centers

The Contractor shall complete the required background investigation forms and submit them to the PSO. The PSO shall determine if individuals meet the required background investigation standards and citizenship requirements, and then make a suitability determination. Minimum standards used in suitability determinations are contained in the DOI Departmental Manual Part 441. The Government will pay for any background investigations required for contractor employees. If the Contractor employee's background investigation is returned as unfavorable, the Government reserves the right to request reimbursement of the actual costs for the investigation from the Contractor.

(f) Reinvestigation - Contractor employees occupying high risk public trust positions must be reinvestigated every 5 years. A reinvestigation may be initiated prior to the normal periodic reinvestigation schedule when an individual's continued ability to meet the minimum background investigation standards is in question. The electronic fingerprints on file in the USAccess system will be electronically submitted to OPM for the reinvestigation. The PSO shall review the records and documentation and make the suitability determination.

(g) Disputes - In the event of a disagreement between the Contractor and the Government concerning the suitability of a particular employee to perform work under this contract, the Government has the right of final determination.

Determinations under this requirement are subject to the Disputes Clause, FAR 52.233-1. Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of this clause could constitute grounds for termination for default.

(h) Physical Security Requirements - DOI Access Cards.

(1) Contractor employees must have a DOI Access Card before being given unsupervised access to a Government facility.

(2) To gain unsupervised access to Government facilities, Contractor employees must present their DOI Access Card for examination by the security guard or electronically authenticate their DOI Access Card, as required.

Contractor employees must keep their DOI Access Card in a shielded card holder, and visually display the card at all times while in the facility. Refusal or repeated neglect to display the DOI Access Card may result in limiting Contractor employee's access to Government facilities or revoking of authorized access.

(3) When a Contractor employee is no longer working under this award, the Contractor is responsible for returning all DOI Access Cards, keys, and other Government property issued to that employee. The Contactor shall coordinate all returns with the COR. The COR is responsible for ensuring the Contractor complies with these requirements. However, failure by the Contractor to comply with these requirements may result in the Contractor's liability for all costs associated with correcting any resultant breech in building security.

(i) Issuance & Maintenance - DOI Access Cards

(1) Process: To obtain a DOI Access Card the COR will use the online DOIAccess System to initiate the access request. Contractor employees will receive email notifications to enroll at a USAccess Credentialing Center with two forms of identification, and after adjudication, a second email notification to pick up and activate their DOI Access Card. The Contractor employee shall schedule an enrollment appointment at a USAccess center at least two weeks prior to the targeted EOD.

(2) Contractor Responsibilities: Contractor employees must complete actions in a timely manner to prepare for on-boarding and access to DOI network resources. The Contractor shall allow their personnel sufficient time to schedule and attend an enrollment appointment at the USAccess center prior to the contract start date. If the Contractor employee's DOI Access Card becomes lost or stolen, the contractor employee shall notify the COR immediately to request a new DOI Access Card.

(3) COR Responsibilities: The COR (or designated individual) and Contractor shall maintain a listing of all Contractor employees who received a DOI Access Card, the date the card was issued, the date the electronic certificates expire (3 years from issue date), and the date the DOI Access Card expires (5 years from issue date). If the Contractor employee's DOI Access Card or certificates will expire before the contract is completed, the COR (or designated individual) and Contractor is responsible for ensuring that the Contractor employee visits a USAccess center to update certificates on the existing card or obtain a new DOI Access Card. No later than one week prior to the DOI Access Card's certificate or card expiration, the COR (or designated individual) shall notify the Contractor that DOI Access Card actions are required. The COR (or designated individual) and the Contractor shall update their listing to reflect the new issue date, certificate expiration date and card expiration date.

(i) Information Technology Security Requirements.

(1) Training - If contractor employees require access to any DOI/IT systems, the Contractor shall ensure its employees complete all Bureau/DOI required IT security training. The Contractor's employees shall complete this training before being granted access to Bureau/DOI data or being issued network access. The current training requirements are: (i) annual end-user IT Security Awareness, (ii) annual IT Resources Rules of Behavior, and (iii) annual Role-Based Security training for IT professionals. The Contractor shall comply with all Bureau/DOI IT security training requirements in effect during contract performance. The COR will notify the Contractor of all Bureau mandatory IT training. The Contractor shall submit training completion certificates to the COR for all required training. Failure to meet this training requirement may result in removal of the contractor employee from the contract. The Bureau will determine if the contractor can later return to the contract.

(2) Access to Contractor's Facilities for IT audit purposes - The Contractor shall afford Bureau and the Department of the Interior Office of Inspector General access to the Contractor's and subcontractor's facilities, installations, operations, documentation, databases, and personnel used in performance of the contract. Access shall be provided to the extent required to carry out a program of IT inspection, investigation, and audit that will safeguard against threats and hazards to the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of Government data or to the function of computer systems operated on behalf of the Government and to preserve evidence of computer crime. If the Contractor questions the Government employee's right to access its facilities, it should contact the CO for resolution.

(3) Contractor Location - Custom software development and outsourced operations shall be located in the United States to the maximum extent practical. If such services are proposed to be performed abroad, the Contractor shall provide an acceptable security plan that addresses the mitigation of problems related to communication, control, and protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of IT systems and information.

(4) Applicable Standards - The Contractor shall follow all applicable Federal, DOI, and Bureau Bulletins, Directives, Guidelines, Manuals, Processing Standards, Memoranda, Policies and Standards; applicable OMB Memoranda; and all current National Institute of Standards & Technology (NIST) Special Publications. To comply with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 39.101(d), contractors shall use the common security configurations available from the NIST website at http://checklists.nist.gov. NIST documents are available on the internet at http://csrc.nist.gov/publications/PubsSPs.html. OMB memoranda are available on the internet at http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/memoranda/.