Sol_140G0124R0011.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION CALL

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

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040644048

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

12201 SUNRISE VALLEY DRIVE

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Dayna Parkin 703-648-7374

1x 02/29/2024

140G0124R0011

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

100% Small Business Set-aside

See Section L for Instructions and Section M for Evaluation Factors

***SITE VISIT SCHEDULED AND NOTED IN SECTION L, Reference FAR 52.236-27***

*Bid Guarantee Required, Ref FAR 52.228-1 and Section F for list of Deliverables*

*Bonds Required*

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

15 160 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

03/28/2024

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

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

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

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

BY

2PAGE OF

USGS OAG RESTON ACQUISITION BRANCH

205 NATIONAL CENTER

RESTON VA 20192

GRB

Kris Murray

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

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

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140G0124R0011

Delivery: 160 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0006366892

USGS Eastern Ecological Science Ctr

11649 Leetown Road

Kearneysville WV 25430 US

00010 Provide all services, permits, labor, supervision, equipment, travel and materials to replace exterior redwood siding.

Work must be performed in accordance with the statement of work, wage decision, clauses, and all applicable federal, state, and local regulations.

Product/Service Code: Z2QA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR

PRIVATE)

For questions on this solicitation, contact Dayna

Parkin, dparkin@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 Purpose B-2 Contract Type and Services

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work 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)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 Deliverables F-2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984) F-3 GS0919 Legal Holidays (JUN 2021) F-4 GS1354 List of subcontractors (Construction) (JUL 2001) F-5 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) G-2 GS0231 Technical Liaison-Technical Direction (NOV 2014) G-3 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001) G-4 GS1126 Invoicing and Performance Statements (JUL 2001) G-5 GS1131 Unilateral Deobligation of Unexpended Funds (MAY 2013)

G-6 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

G-7 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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)

H-7 USE AND REPORTING OF CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE INFORMATION (DEC 2015) (DOI-AAAP-0050) Notice to Contractors - CPARS (DEC 2015)

H-8 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY

REQUIREMENTS: FACILITY ACCESS and INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (AUG 2016) H-9 GS1306 Performance and Payment Bonds H-10 GS1330 Key Personnel H-11 GS1332 Contractor's Representative H-12 GS1364 Non Personal Services - Supervision of Contractor Employees H-13 GS1417 Utilities Provided

Section I - Contract Clauses I-1 52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020) I-2 52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984) I-3 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014) I-4 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government. (JUN 2020) I-5 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020) I-6 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014) I-7 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014) I-8 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020) I-9 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct. (NOV 2021) I-10 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights. (NOV 2023) I-11 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements. (JAN 2017) I-12 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper. (MAY 2011) I-13 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel. (JAN 2011) I-14 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020) I-15 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018) I-16 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements. (OCT 2016)

I-17 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance. (AUG 2020) I-18 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014) I-19 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities. (DEC 2023) I-20 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (NOV 2021) I-21 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021) I-22 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) I-23 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations. (NOV 2015) I-24 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) I-25 52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation. (JUN 2020) I-26 52.215-8 Order of Precedence - Uniform Contract Format. (OCT 1997) I-27 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns. (SEP 2023) I-28 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) I-29 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards - Overtime Compensation. (MAY 2018) I-30 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (AUG 2018) I-31 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) I-32 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (JUL 2021) I-33 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) I-34 52.222-10 Compliance With Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) I-35 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) I-36 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) I-37 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) I-38 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) I-39 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) I-40 52.222-19 Child Labor - Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies. (NOV 2023) I-41 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015) I-42 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016) I-43 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) I-44 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUN 2020) I-45 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUN 2020) I-46 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (DEC 2010) I-47 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons. (NOV 2021) I-48 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification. (MAY 2022) I-49 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026. (JAN 2022) I-50 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706. (JAN 2022) I-51 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts. (SEP 2013) 30 I-52 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (FEB 2021) I-53 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) I-54 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) I-55 52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products. (MAY 2020) I-56 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts. (AUG 2018) I-57 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving. (JUN 2020) I-58 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (FEB 2021) I-59 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran- Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020) I-60 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent. (JUN 2020) I-61 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement. (JUN 2020) I-62 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity--Construction Contracts. (DEC 2007) I-63 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security. (OCT 1997) I-64 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation. (JAN 1997) I-65 52.228-11 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets. (FEB 2021) I-66 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds. (DEC 2022) I-67 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit. (NOV 2014) I-68 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes. (FEB 2013)

I-69 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) I-70 52.232-17 Interest. (MAY 2014) I-71 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims. (MAY 2014) I-72 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts. (JAN 2017) I-73 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) I-74 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations. (JUN 2013) I-75 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (MAR 2023) I-76 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) I-77 52.233-3 Protest After Award. (AUG 1996) I-78 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) I-79 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) I-80 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) I-81 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) I-82 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) I-83 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) I-84 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) I-85 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) I-86 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) I-87 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) I-88 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) I-89 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995) I-90 52.242-13 Bankruptcy. (JUL 1995) I-91 52.243-4 Changes. (JUN 2007) I-92 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services. (DEC 2023) I-93 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) I-94 52.248-3 Value Engineering - Construction. (OCT 2020) I-95 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price). (APR 2012) - Alternate I (SEP 1996) I-96 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) I-97 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991) I-98 1452.203-70 Restriction on Endorsements (JUL 1996) I-99 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of the Interior (APR 1984) I-100 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application. (JUN 2023) I-101 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders-Prohibition. (DEC 2023) I-102 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (SEP 2023) I-103 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. (FEB 1999) I-104 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUN 2020) I-105 52.223-9 Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA-Designated Items. (MAY 2008) I-106 52.223-19 Compliance with Environmental Management Systems. (MAY 2011) I-107 52.225-9 Buy American - Construction Materials. (OCT 2022) I-108 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds - Construction. (JUN 2020) I-109 52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006) I-110 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) I-111 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) I-112 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) I-113 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) I-114 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) I-115 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) I-116 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses. (NOV 2020) I-117 1452.225-70 Use of Foreign Construction Materials (JUL 1996) I-118 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) I-119 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (DEVIATION 2019-01) I-120 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (DEVIATION 2022-10)

I-121 GS1125 SCHEDULE OF PRICES (CONSTRUCTION) JULY 2001

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 2023) K-2 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting. (AUG 2020)

K-3 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(NOV 2021)

K-4 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020) K-5 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (AUG 2020) K-6 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters. (OCT 2018) K-7 52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. (FEB 2016) K-8 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements-Certification. (NOV 2021) K-9 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2012) K-10 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification. (MAY 2008) K-11 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

Section L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders L-1 Instructions to Offerors - Supplement to 52.215-1 L-2 52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018) L-3 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991) L-4 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991) L-5 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (NOV 2021) L-6 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984) L-7 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014) L-8 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995) - Alternate I (FEB 1995) L-9 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals - Construction. (OCT 1997) L-10 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) L-11 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information-Department of the Interior. (APR 1984) L-12 1452.233-2 Service of Protest L-13 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999) L-14 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996) L-15 GS2101 Inquiries

Section M - Evaluation Factors for Award M-1 GS2320 Evaluation Factors

Section B - Supplies or Services B-1 Purpose

The purpose of this contract is to obtain Construction Services: For the replacement of the exterior redwood siding for the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Eastern Ecological Science Center in Kearneysville, West Virginia.

B-2 Contract Type and Services

This is a Firm-Fixed Price contract. The USGS will issue a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract for the replacement of the exterior redwood siding.

This RFP is for a 100% small business set-aside.

Section C - Description/Specifications C-1 Statement of Work

1.0 INTRODUCTION

The Eastern Ecological Science Center Fish Health Building located at 407 Reservoir Road, Kearneysville, West Virginia 25430 has a need to replace all the exterior wood siding, vapor barrier, trim and seal windows and door jams on the exterior of the lab building. The original building was built between 1978 - 1979 with an addition being added between 2000 - 2002.

2.0 BACKGROUND

The National Fish Health Research Laboratory and the Fish Health Branch are part of the U.S.G.S. Eastern Ecological Science Center, located at 11649 Leetown Road, Kearneysville, WV 25430. Research conducted at this facility includes study of infectious and noninfectious diseases of fishes and other aquatic organisms. The facility also conducts research on invasive fish species with the intent of better understanding the adaptations these fish are applying in these new, nonnative habitats and developing ways to stop their spread and potentially eradicate them.

3.0 SCOPE

The scope of work includes but is not limited to:

- Remove existing wood siding.

- Remove existing vapor barrier.

- Replace any damaged sheathing as needed.

- Install new vapor barrier.

- All four sides of wood siding shall be stained (Redwood ST-330).

- Install tongue and groove rough cut Redwood siding 11/16 thick 5 3/8 wide with a 5-inch exposed face mounted vertically.

- Wrap all edges.

- Caulk and seal all corners, transitions (where planks meet the stone / stucco)

- Estimated 36,000 LFT of wood siding (contractor to determine)

- Caulk and seal all window seals and door jams.

There are obstructions around the building that will need to be removed and reattached (boiler/autoclave exhaust vents, communication cable, lighting fixtures, propane gas pipes and a cage structure on the loading dock).

All demolished materials shall be disposed of in an environmentally friendly manner, recycling wherever possible.

Contractor shall not proceed with any work until all required submittals are approved by the Facility Manager (FM).

This project must be completed within 160 days of the notice to proceed.

4.0 APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

5.0 TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Contractor shall obtain all permits required by federal, state and local regulations prior to commencement of work. All required paperwork and calculations required to obtain any permits shall be provided to the and FM and the Contracting Officer's Representative at time of submission as well as the permits themselves upon receipt of the documents from the permitting agencies. Contractor must be licensed to work in the State of West Virginia.

6.0 DELIVERABLES

1) Timeline: Work may not begin without the approval of the timeline by the FM. The project schedule shall be a chart which graphically depicts the proposed sequence to accomplish each work feature or operation. It shall show start dates and completion dates for each event on a horizontal time scale. The progress schedule time scale shall begin with the Notice to Proceed and indicate the number of days to completion. The schedule will be the reference to which the contractor's progress and efforts are compared. Three paper copies or one soft copy shall be submitted to the FM.

IV. Other Requirements

Pre-Construction Meeting:

The contractor shall schedule and conduct a pre-construction meeting on-site with the FM and COR to review the requirements and conditions of this contract. The contractor shall have the project manager, field superintendent, and all subcontractors on site, or available by conference call, for the pre-construction meeting with Government officials prior to the commencement of work for this project.

Outages and Interruptions:

The contractor is advised that the Science Center will continue to perform research functions during the contract. Work shall be conducted as to minimize interruption to service. Contractor shall notify FM at least 3 days prior to any and all outages and interruptions. Contractor shall not proceed with work without approvals from the FM. Changes to the schedule require the submission of a new schedule to the FM for review.

Normal working hours for the construction work at the Science Center shall be 7:30am- 4:00pm, Monday - Friday. The contractor and sub-contractors (if required) shall not work Saturdays, Sundays, legal holidays, or non-normal working hours, unless otherwise authorized by the FM. Request to work other than the normal hours shall be made, and approved, in writing through the FM. Work performed during "other than the normal hours" shall not change the total cost to the government.

Changes/Clarifications:

All work must be completed as shown in the contract documents. If `no cost' change orders are to be made, a written request to the COR must be made detailing why the work cannot be completed as shown, as well as the corrective action suggested by the contractor. For change orders which will alter the price or requirements of the contract, the FM and the COR's approval must be given in writing before beginning the work described.

Disposal and Transporting of Debris and Material:

All materials and construction debris shall be removed from the work area and placed in an approved dumpster or removed from the site daily by the contractor.

Organization and storage of contractor(s) items at the site:

The FM shall designate areas where the contractor can store or place materials and equipment for short-term storage in preparation for installation. There is limited space on site for the storage of contractor equipment. There is no inside storage space available. Storage and security of materials and equipment as required for the performance of the contract requirements are the responsibility of the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for making all arrangements for the receipt of materials and supplies at the job site. Government personnel are not permitted to receive or sign for items delivered to the site. Upon completion of the contract, the contractor shall remove all equipment and excess materials, and shall restore the site to its original condition, as approved by the FM, at no additional cost to the government.

Site Cleanliness:

The contractor shall maintain the site free of construction debris outside of approved containers (dumpsters). The contractor shall provide dust protection and shall maintain cleanliness of the work site by promptly removing debris, tools, and excess material.

Contractor Parking, Security, and Smoking Regulations:

The contractor shall maintain a daily log of all contractor and subcontractor employees (date, name, arrival time, departure time) and provide a copy of the log to the FM at least weekly. The FM will designate a parking area (or areas) for the contractor to park vehicles. There shall be no smoking in any buildings at any time. All personnel that smoke will have to do so outside in designated smoking areas.

Environmental Protection:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal environmental regulations.

Safety:

The contractor and subcontractors shall perform all work and activities in accordance with local, state, and Federal safety regulations, including OSHA, NEC, and USGS policy.

Notice to the 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 COR and the FM 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 any rights or remedies provided by law or under this contract.

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)

Section F - Deliveries or Performance F-1 Deliverables

Deliverable Reference Due Deliver To Bid Guarantee Section L: 52.228-1 Closing date of solicitation; Upon submission of proposal CS

Performance and Payment Bond Section I: 52.228-15 Within 10 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS Proof of Liability Insurance Section I: 1452.228-70 Within 10 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS

List of Subcontractors Section H: GS1354 Within 10 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS

SF1413 Statement and Acknowledgement of Subcontractor Section I: 52.222-11

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of contract award and within 7 days after the award of each subcontract thereafter

CS

Preconstruction Conference Specification Section 01 31 00

Before Commencing construction, no later than 15 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) CS and COR

Construction Schedule

FAR 52.236-15

Specification

Section 01 31 00 Section 01 32 00

Within 10 calendar days after receipt of contract award CS and COR

Performance Statement Section G: GS1126 With each invoice for progress payment COR

Invoices Section G: DOI Electronic Invoicing, GS 1126

Invoices for progress payments may be submitted no more frequently than monthly IPP, COR

Weekly payrolls for contract 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)

Certification of Progress Payment (if applicable) Section I: 52.232-5 As work proceeds - no more often than monthly COR

Project Closeout Specification Section 01 77 00

A minimum of 10 days prior to requesting inspection for determining date of Substantial Completion. CS and COR

DI-137 Release of Claims Section I: 1452.204-70 Prior to submitting final invoice CS and COR

Final Invoice N/A After submitting Release of Claims IPP and copy to COR

F-2 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

F-3 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.

F-4 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 10 calendars days after contract award.

F-5 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 15 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 160 calendar days after the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. 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.

Section G - Contract Administration Data G-1 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996)

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

(End of clause)

G-2 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: TBD After Award

Telephone Number: []

Email: []

Address Line 1: []

Address Line 2: []

Address Line 3: []

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

Liaison.

G-3 GS1101 Contract Administration Office (JUL 2001)

(a) This contract will be administered by:

U.S. Geological Survey

Insert Name of Acquisition Office: Reston Acquisition Branch Office of Acquisition and Grants

Attn: Dayna Parkin

Address Line 1: 12201 Sunrise Valley Drive, MS 205

Address Line 2: []

Address Line 3: Reston, Va 20192

Email: dparkin@usgs.gov

Telephone: 703-648-7374

(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-4 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:

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-5 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-6 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 2011)

Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011)

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

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting

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

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

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, 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.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum.

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

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

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

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

(End of clause)

G-7 DOI ELECTRONIC INVOICING Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (February 2021)

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

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, 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 WV20230037 dated 08/25/2023. The wage determination is incorporated into this contract as Attachment 1

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…