Sol_140G0122Q0051.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)

0040559749

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Kimberly Schneider 0000

102/07/2022

140G0122Q0051

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

CERC ADMINISTRATION BUILDING (A3) CHEMISTRY ADDITION AIR HANDLER REPLACEMENT

100% Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) Set-aside

See Section L.1 for Instructions to Offerors and Section M.1 for Evaluation Factors

*This is not a sealed bid solicitation; there will be no bid results posted*

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.)

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

02/24/2022

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

2PAGE OF

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)

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(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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CERC A3 Air Handler Unit (AHU) Replacement

Delivery: 60 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 to remove the existing air handler unit (AHU) and install a new AHU at the Columbia Environmental

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

Product/Service Code: N045

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- PLUMBING, HEATING, AND WASTE DISPOSAL

EQUIPMENT

For questions on this solicitation contact

Kimberly Schneider, krschneider@usgs.gov.

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 B-2 Statement of Work

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014) C-2 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018) C-3 GS0347 Indoor Air Quality During Construction (MAR 2008)

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance E-1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996) E-2 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (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 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001) G-2 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013) G-3 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001) G-4 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001) H-2 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001) H-3 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003) H-4 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003) H-5 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

H-6 1452.209-70 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICT OF INTEREST DISCLOSURE (NOV 2007)

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 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) I-5 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I-6 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (NOV 2021) I-7 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I-8 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (SEP 2021) I-9 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) I-10 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) I-11 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021) I-12 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I-13 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I-14 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) I-15 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I-16 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I-17 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I-18 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I-19 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) I-20 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method). (AUG 2018) I-21 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 27 I-22 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) I-23 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (AUG 2018) I-24 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020)

I-25 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (NOV 2021) I-26 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) I-27 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I-28 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) I-29 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I-30 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets. (FEB 2021) I-31 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (MAY 2014) I-32 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections. (JUL 2000) I-33 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) I-34 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I-35 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I-36 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I-37 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) I-38 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) I-39 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I-40 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I-41 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I-42 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I-43 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I-44 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I-45 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) I-46 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) I-47 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984) I-48 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) I-49 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I-50 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I-51 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) I-52 1452.225-70 Use of Foreign Construction Materials (JUL 1996) I-53 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I-54 1452.236-70 Prohibition Against Use of Lead-based Paint (JUL 1996) I-55 52.219-27 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. (NOV 2021) K-2 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021)

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) - Alternate I (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 GS Evaluation Factors Evaluation Factors

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Schedule of Items

CLIN CLIN Description UOM Qty Unit Price

Total Price

00010

The contractor shall provide all labor, material, tools, equipment, and supervision necessary to remove the existing air handler unit (AHU) and install a new AHU at the Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) in accordance with the statement of work (SOW) herein.

Priced below

00010AA Removal of existing AHU and necessary equipment LS 1 $ $ 00010AB Air Handler Unit (AHU) EA 1 $ $ 00010AC Installation, integration and testing of new AHU LS 1 $ $

Total

B-2 Statement of Work

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

a. INTRODUCTION. The Department of the Interior (DOI), U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65202 has a construction requirement to furnish and install a replacement air handling unit.

b. BACKGROUND. The Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC) conducts research needed to address national and international environmental contaminant issues and effects of habitat alterations on aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems. The A3 Main Building at the CERC is a 34,019 square foot research laboratory building that houses several research laboratories, office space, and a 6,000 square foot research wet laboratory.

There is currently one fresh air, air handler providing conditioned airflow to the analytical lab in the new addition of A3.

The current air handler unit (AHU) providing airflow to the analytical lab will not run at full capacity due to obsolete parts and faulty VFD. The building¿s use and occupancy has changed and a new system that achieves greater efficiency and provides adequate heating, air conditioning, and humidity control is needed. The lab is subjected to very high humidity levels in some areas. The lab also has multiple fume hoods that may change the static pressures.

c. DEFINITION/APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS.

i. Attachment 1 CERC A3 AHU Pictures

d. SCOPE. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, equipment, travel and supervision necessary to remove the existing AHU and to furnish and install a new AHU as a fully integrated and functional system in the A3 basement CERC.

All work and procedures shall be performed in conformity to the specifications and work requirements herein. All local labor standards for occupational safety and health apply to this contract.

II. WORK REQUIREMENTS

a. TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Dismantle and remove the existing duct work up to main trunk designated seam for return and supply, wiring, controls, dampers, and actuators. Reference Attachment 1.

ii. Remove and replace all water piping up to and including their designated shutoff valves. Reference Attachment 1.

iii. Remove and replace pre-heat and re-heat coils.

iv. Remove and replace VFD, ventilation blower, and motor.

v. Remove and replace air handler housing.

vi. Furnish and install new Air handling unit (AHU). AHU requirements:

1. Minimum Efficiency Reporting Value (MERV) 12 filters

2. Two-inch insulation, double-wall construction

3. Access doors at every coil, actuator, etc.

4. Freeze protection at all coils

5. Must have capacity to heat and cool 950 sq ft single lab plus the addition of the 4 fume hoods.

6. New air handler shall have enough makeup air to replace the airflow of 4 fume hoods and must utilize fresh outside air.

7. Installation shall be in accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code (NEC), OSHA Part 1910, and all Federal, State, and Local requirements.

vii. If required, install new electrical circuit, sized to support the new blower unit and new control wiring and thermostat.

viii. Ensure the new unit and supporting parts are bonded to a ground connection point.

ix. Remove and replace all supporting alarm sensors and communication wiring.

x. After completion of the installation, Contractor shall test entire system. The installation and method of testing shall be approved by the Government. The test report and/or certification shall be submitted to the USGS Technical Liaison for approval.

xi. Upon completion of the installation, test, etc., the Contractor shall provide instruction in the operation and maintenance training of the system to the CERC maintenance staff.

b. INTEGRATION

i. The contractor shall ensure that the building automation system is fully integrated with all new equipment and fully commission the new system for a balanced, efficient, and effective HVAC system.

ii. The building automation system in place is AutomatedLogic. The contractor shall coordinate the controls installation with the Columbia Environmental Research Center¿s current Building Automation Support contractor, identified below, to assist in system commissioning and to ensure that all HVAC retrofit systems are functioning as designed, operate efficiently, and provide the necessary comfort level for building occupants.

iii. Automation Support contractor: AutomatedLogic building automation systems at the Center are maintained under a service agreement with the *CONTACT INFO TO BE PROVIDE UPON AWARD*

iv. Minimum specifications for controls: Listed below are minimum specifications to be included in the proposal:

1. Web accessibility to allow full operation of building controls from remote workstations having Internet access.

2. Seven-day programming capability to allow for evening, weekend, and holiday setbacks to allow for optimal energy savings.

3. Graphic screen display of all monitored points.

4. Monitored points at a minimum but not limited to are:

5. Individual air handler return/discharge/mixed air temperatures.

6. Individual zone set points for heating/cooling modes in occupied/unoccupied periods.

7. Individual zone damper status.

8. Individual zone temperature.

9. Individual zone duct air temperature.

10. Capabilities at a minimum but not limited to are:

11. Remote start/stop/auto operation of all associated equipment.

12. Zone temperature adjustment available both locally and remotely with password lockout available.

13. Display of alarm conditions including high/low zone temps, high/low discharge air temps, and high/low hot water circulation temperatures.

14. Display status of all associated equipment.

15. BACnet communication protocol standard to be used.

v. AutomatedLogic is currently in use at the ETC building. Alternative or integrated controls systems will not be considered.

c. DRAWINGS

i. Contractor shall produce all shop and construction drawings needed for the job performance.

ii. The Contractor shall keep copies of the drawings and specifications on the job and shall at all times make these available to the USGS Technical Liaison upon request. Any item provided for in the specifications or drawings shall be considered as being shown or provided for in both. In any case of discrepancy in the figures or drawings, the matter shall be immediately brought to the attention of the USGS Technical Liaison, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at its own risk and expense. The USGS Technical Liaison may furnish from time to time such additional drawings or other information as the USGS Technical Liaison may consider necessary.

iii. The USGS Technical Liaison may, at any time, by written order, make changes in the drawings and/or specifications of this contract and within the general scope thereof. If such changes cause any increase in the amount due under this contract, or in the time required for its performance, the Contracting Officer shall approve such changes and issue a modification to reflect such changes in writing. Changes in the scope of performance, or changes which result in increases in cost, must be approved by the Contracting Officer by modification.

iv. The measurements are approximate. The exact measurement is to be determined by the independent measurements made by the contractor.

d. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

i. Schedule. Within five (5) calendar days after the notice to proceed is issued, the Contractor shall submit in writing to the USGS Technical Liaison a schedule of construction for the project. The schedule shall indicate the dates of the periods of time that the Contractor intends to be on site. The schedule shall indicate the dates that major components of the work will be accomplished. When preparing the schedule, the Contractor shall consider lead times for utility outages, permit requirements and material/ equipment procurement, and shall consider the permitted hours of work indicated in Time of Work Performance clause. The Contractor shall notify the USGS Technical Liaison immediately if any anticipated on-site date is expected to change from the original schedule. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the labor staffing levels needed to complete the project by the established delivery date.

e. WARRANTY. The Contractor shall warranty all workmanship to meet the specifications set forth in this Statement of Work. Additionally, the Contractor shall warranty all Contractor workmanship for a (minimum) period of 12 months from the date of Government acceptance.

i. During the warranty period, the Contractor shall correct and/or repair, at no cost to the Government, any damages and/or deficiencies that may be attributed to the materials and workmanship provided by the Contractor under this contract. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, at their own expense, to perform the repair and/or correction. The repair and/or correction must be completed within 10 days from Notice of Damage(s).

f. DELIVERABLES.

i. The USGS-CERC requires a "turnkey" solution for this project. The Contractor shall furnish, fabricate, install, and test a complete and operational air handler including components, appurtenances, wiring, conduit, and accessories. All material shall be new. Ductwork transitions shall be new from the air handler to the nearest ductwork flange. Water piping shall be replaced with new from the unit to the nearest control valve including the valve. Duct insulation shall be new from the floor to the new air handling unit.

ii. Upon completion of construction, Contractor shall provide marked-up drawings of actual installation for use by CERC in producing record drawings.

iii. The final test report and/or certification shall be submitted to the USGS Technical Liaison for approval.

iv. The Contractor shall provide instruction in the operation of the system.

v. Contractor shall provide two (2) Operation, Instruction, and Maintenance Manuals to the USGS Technical Liaison upon completion of installation.

III. SUPPORTING INFORMATION.

a. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY (GFP): None.

b. SECURITY. Building access shall be coordinated with the Facility Manager or USGS Technical Liaison.

c. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE. USGS, Columbia Environmental Research Center (CERC), 4200 New Haven Road, Columbia, MO 65201

d. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE. 60 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP)

e. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

i. The CERC normal facility business hours are 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday thru Friday.

ii. Utility/Service Interruptions: The Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison shall be notified not less than 3 calendar days in advance of any interruptions of building utility/services. The contractor shall describe in writing the work to be done and the time and duration of the interruption. No work shall be done until approval is received from the USGS Technical Liaison.

iii. The contractor shall be responsible for complying with all National, Federal, State and local laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the contract.

iv. Contractor is responsible for visiting the worksite to verify measurements and to ascertain the nature and location of the work to be performed and the general and local conditions which can affect the work or the cost thereof. Failure to do so will not relieve the contractor of his responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty or cost of successfully performing the work.

v. Occupancy: During construction the Government will occupy the existing facility. The contractor shall not restrict nearby pedestrian or vehicular traffic to this facility and shall coordinate construction with the Contracting Officer to minimize conflicts and to facilitate usage. The contractor shall perform the work so as not to interfere with ongoing operations.

vi. Any changes affecting the scope of work shall be originated from and approved by the Contracting Officer.

vii. All materials and workmanship shall be subject to the inspection and approval of the USGS Technical Liaison. All work unsatisfactorily performed shall be promptly corrected and made acceptable to the Government at no additional Cost.

viii. Final inspection and acceptance shall be performed with the contractor, on site by the USGS Technical Liaison upon completion of job performance.

ix. MATERIALS. The contractor shall furnish all supplies, materials, and equipment necessary for performance of the work included in this contract unless otherwise specified. Materials and supplies to be used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturers or suppliers and shall be of a quality to conform to applicable Federal Specifications.

x. SPECIFICATIONS. In any case of discrepancy in the specifications, the matter shall be immediately submitted to the Contracting Officer, without whose decision said discrepancy shall not be adjusted by the Contractor, save only at his own risk and expense. Any changes affecting the scope of the work shall originate from and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

xi. SCHEDULING CONTRACT WORK. The contractor shall make necessary arrangement with the Facility Manager and USGS Technical Liaison to perform the work and shall arrange and schedule his work so that the minimum amount of interference with government activities will result.

xii. USE OF BUILDING FACILITIES. The contractor may use utility services and toilet facilities of the building subject to approval of the Facility Manager.

xiii. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK. It will be the responsibility of the contractor to inspect the site, determine quality of work involved. Compare the specifications with the work to be done, and inform themselves as to all conditions, including other work, if any, being performed. Failure to do so will in no way relieve the successful contractor from the necessity of furnishing any materials or performing any work that may be required to carry out the contract in accordance with the true intent and meaning of the specifications without additional cost to the Government.

xiv. EMPLOYEES. The contractor shall be responsible at all times for the supervision and control of the employees that may be assigned to render services under the contract. Fully qualified work personnel shall be available for work on the date this purchase order begins and shall be maintained throughout the period of performance.

xv. LICENSES-PERMITS. The contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses or permits, and for complying with any Federal, State, and Municipal laws, codes and regulations in connection with the execution of the work.

xvi. ACCIDENT PREVENTION AND FIRE HAZARDS. The contractor shall take all necessary precautions to prevent fires or injury to the public, building occupant(s), or damage to property of others during the performance of this contract. For the purpose of this contract, the public or building occupant shall include all persons not employed by the contractor or a subcontractor working under his/her direction. If welding is required, permission shall be obtained from the COTR.

xvii. INDEMNITY. The contractor shall confine all work on Government premises to areas authorized or approved by the Contracting Officer or COTR. The contractor shall save and keep harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and costs of whatsoever kind and nature of injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any property (Government or otherwise) occurring in connection with or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operations, or performance of work in connection with this contract, resulting in whole or part from the negligent acts or omissions of the contractor.

xviii. GREEN ACQUISITIONS. 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:

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

2. Bio-based Products are described at http://www.biopreferred.gov/

3. 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

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

5. Significant New Alternatives Program (SNAP) are described at http://www.epa.gov/snap/overview-snap

6. The Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines promote the use of recovered and recycled products at http://www3.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/index.htm

7. Water efficient products and services are described at http://www3.epa.gov/watersense/about_us/what_is_ws.htm

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014)

(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.

C-2 GS0339 Green Acquisition (JUL 2018)

The USGS is committed to promoting the natural environment and protecting the health and well-being of people. In the erformance 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 GS0347 Indoor Air Quality During Construction (MAR 2008)

(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 E - Inspection and Acceptance E-1 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (AUG 1996)

E-2 52.246-13 Inspection - Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements. (AUG 1996)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 Deliverables

Deliverable Reference Due Deliver To Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of

Credit Section I: 52.228-13 Within 5 days after receipt of contract award CS

Proof of Liability Insurance Section I: 1452.228-70 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-137 Release of Claims Section I: 1452.204-70 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 receipt of contract 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 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 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 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021)

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

Juneteenth National Independence Day June 19

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 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001)

Invoicing and Performance Statements (Construction)

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

*to be provided upon award

(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-2 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

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-3 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001)

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 5 calendars days after contract award.

G-4 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING 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 [Contracting Officer 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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email

IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements H-1 GS1326 Indemnity (JUL 2001)

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 GS1338 Notice to Government of Delays (JUL 2001)

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 GS1346 Compliance with OSHA-Govt owned Facilities/Equipment (APR 2003)

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 GS1348 Accident Reporting (APR 2003)

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 GS1440 Wage Determination Applicable (JUL 2001)

In the performance of this contract, the contractor shall comply with the requirements of U.S. Department of Labor Wage Determination Number MO20210036 dated 1/7/2022. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 2

H-6 1452.209-70 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)

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 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

I-5 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015)

I-6 52.213-4 Terms and Conditions - Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services). (NOV 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:

(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:

(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).

(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (NOV 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).

(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).

(iv) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (JUN 2003) (E.O. 11755).

(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015).

(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016) (E.O. 11246).

(vii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) (E.O.s,…