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This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial items prepared in accordance with the format in Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; proposals are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued. Solicitation Number 140P2122Q0038 is issued as a Request for Proposal (RFP) constitutes the entire solicitation. Proposals and price quotations with detailed breakdown are being requested. This acquisition will be conducted pursuant to FAR Part 13. This solicitation document incorporates all mandatory commercial item provisions and clauses in effect through Federal Acquisition Circular 2022-07, effective August 10, 2022. This is a small business set-aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code is 339950, Sign Manufacturing, and the related small business size standard is 500 employees.

The government anticipates award of one (1) best value, firm-fixed price contract.

REQUIREMENT: The contractor shall provide all services including labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and travel necessary to fabricate and install signage for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center in accordance with the specifications as detailed in this solicitation and its attachments.

Due to space limitations, the complete commercial item specifications are contained in Solicitation Number 140P2122Q0038. Interested contractors should download this document. The National Park Service is not responsible for locating or securing any information that is not identified in the quotation.

The following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses and provisions are applicable to this announcement and are available at www.acquisition.gov.

52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors-Commercial Items; 52.212-2 Evaluation-Commercial Items;

52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items; 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items; 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required To Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items; 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Central Contractor Registration; 52.233-1 Disputes in Solicitations and Contracts; 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim; and 52.245-1 Government Property.

Questions shall be sent via email to dee_dee_bender@nps.gov by 10:00am ET September 6, 2022.

Questions submitted using any other method will not be entertained. The Point of Contact for this requirement is Sheila Spring, Contracting Officer. Offerors who contact anyone outside of the Office of Acquisition Management regarding this requirement, may automatically be excluded from competition.

All quotation information shall be submitted for receipt no later than 10:00 am ET on September 13, 2022. Offerors are hereby notified that if your quotation is not received by the date/time and at the location specified in this announcement, that it will be considered late. The proposal shall be submitted electronically via email to dee_dee_bender@nps.gov with the Subject line clearly identifying “Solicitation Number 140P2122Q0038 – Wayside Exhibit Sign Planning and Design Services for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park.” Offers by telephone, transmitted via facsimile (fax), or submitted using any other method will not be accepted.

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Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park

The contractor shall provide the NPS with all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and travel to fabricate and install signage at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace NHP Visitor Center.

Work shall be preformed accordance with the specifications as detailed in this contract and its attachments.

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Solicitation Number 140P2122Q0038

SIGN FABRICATION AND INSTALLATION

ABRAHAM LINCOLN BIRTHPLACE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK

I. BACKGROUND AND PURPOSE

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park (ABLI) is dedicated to preservation, commemoration, and interpretation of the resources associated with the birth and early years of our 16th President and the efforts of the Lincoln Farm Association and others in establishing a lasting tribute to Abraham Lincoln.

The park contains two units located within ten miles of each other. The Birthplace Unit represents Lincoln's humble beginnings with a symbolic cabin enshrined within a neo-classic Memorial Building. The Boyhood Home Unit at Knob Creek was home to Lincoln during his formative years. Lincoln's experiences as a young boy growing up in Kentucky helped mold him into the man who became the nation's 16th President.

The purpose of this contract is to provide the fabrication and installation of an identity sign in front of the Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center.

II. SCOPE AND OBJECTIVES

The project shall include fabrication and installation of one new identity sign and base for Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park. The project includes coordination with the HFC COR and Park COR.

The contractor shall provide the NPS with all labor, materials, equipment, facilities, and travel necessary to fabricate and install signage at the site in accordance with the specifications as detailed in this contract and its attachments.

A. Order of Precedence

All work under this contract shall be in accordance with the following order of precedence:

1. Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings;

2. Attachment B, ABLI Sign Location Information

3. Statement of Work, Sign Fabrication and Installation

B. General Requirements

Project Management - The Project Manager shall schedule, coordinate, oversee, and manage work produced under this contract.

The Project Manager shall be the single point of contact between the contractor and the NPS Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

The Project Manager shall perform the following work:

(a) Quality Control Provide quality control to ensure that all elements of project work meet the requirements of the contract specifications. Provide routine inspections of shop-fabricated work and subcontracted work. Ensure that all work not acceptable or compliant with the specifications is corrected prior to inspection or review by the

COR.

(b) Scheduling Track all work progress to ensure that the project is completed according to the schedule throughout all contract tasks. The Project Manager shall coordinate and confirm the dates for all work with the COR. The Project Manager shall notify the COR in advance, in writing when work shall not be completed by the dates in this contract or project schedule and provide an updated schedule for completion.

(c) Meetings The Project Manager shall be present at all project meetings. The contractor shall coordinate with the COR to schedule the following meetings:

Post-Award Teleconference Pre-Installation Meeting Onsite Final Walk Through

(d) Managing Travel The Project Manager shall be responsible for all travel necessary in the performance of this contract. The contractor will be reimbursed for such travel in accordance with the current official Standard Government Travel Regulations.

Only coach class for common carriers will be reimbursed. The Contracting Officer must approve additional project travel not authorized in this contract in writing before it is performed.

(e) Submittals Coordinate all contractor and subcontractor submittals and review them for legibility, accuracy, completeness, and compliance with contract requirements prior to submitting to the COR for distribution. Forward all submittals to the COR for distribution, review and approval. Receive all reviewed submittals and take appropriate action according to the approval or rejection by the COR.

(f) Approved Submittals Ensure that all changes, revisions, or additions are noted, and shop drawings and instructions are revised, updated, and forwarded to the COR.

(g) Rejected Submittals When submittals are rejected, the COR shall notify the Project Manager, in writing, identifying the reasons for rejection. The Project Manager shall revise and/or correct and resubmit, identifying changes.

III. TASKS 1 THROUGH 5

This contract includes the components outlined above and is divided into the following tasks:

1. Task 1 – Design File Review, Project Kickoff, and Scheduling

1.1 Design-Intent Drawing File Review

The Project Manager shall review Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings to ensure that the quality is suitable for use in fabrication of all signs. The Project Manager shall notify the COR at the post-award teleconference if adherence to the details in the drawings would result in an unsatisfactory product.

1.2 Post Award Teleconference

The Project Manager, COR, and park staff shall attend the Post Award Teleconference. The agenda for this meeting includes the following:

General project review;

Review of design intent drawings;

Review of basic project schedule.

1.3 Project Schedule

The contractor shall prepare an overall project schedule including milestone dates for all submittals, fabrication, installation, and close out and submit the schedule to the NPS COR for approval.

2. Task 2 – Fabrication Shop Drawings The contractor shall provide fabrication shop drawings for review and approval by the COR. Shop drawings shall be in accordance with the fabrication specifications and design-intent drawings provided in Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings and shall describe in detail the techniques, methods, and materials (including brand names) for building all sign components and for all finishes.

In the design–intent drawings there are structures and footers which require the contractor to finish the detailing of the design. The contractor shall provide a design solution which shall fulfill the required function while honoring the appearance of the drawings. The contractor shall provide engineering to ensure all signs, sign structures, panels, bases, footers, connection hardware, and support components are designed to meet all state and local requirements. Engineered drawings are to be stamped by an engineer licensed in the state of Kentucky.

The shop drawings shall contain sample photos of stone masonry that depicts the joining method and pattern which will be used on the final sign. The stonework shall closely match that of the existing ABLI park identity sign which is shown in Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings.

The shop drawings shall be submitted electronically to the COR via email. Shop drawings shall be approved via PDF electronic stamp approval and shall include embedded notes for requested changes and additions. Shop drawings shall not be stamped final by the COR until all fabrication issues have been resolved.

As specified, the contractor shall prepare and submit revised shop drawings incorporating all corrections or revisions required by the COR. Each revision shall be marked with a revision number and a date.

Before any alteration to the NPS standards for fabrication the contractor shall submit proposed changes, in writing to the COR for approval. The proposed changes shall include at a minimum drawings, specifications, and product cut sheet (when applicable) and must detail the techniques, methods, and materials (including brand names) proposed for building all sign components and for all finishes.

The contractor shall prepare the shop drawings so they can be printed at 11" x 17" or 8.5" x 11" and remain clear and legible. Each drawing shall be identified with the park name, contractor’s name, sign project number, drawing number, page number, and date of submittal. The shop drawings shall include elevations, plan views, and sections;

isometric, axonometric, three-dimensional, or other views to help describe the fabrication method; details on connections of materials; material descriptions; hardware details;

complete dimensions; paint and finish descriptions; footer details; stone and other masonry details; engineering and specifications.

Additionally, the shop drawings shall include the following:

2.1 Details and Dimensions

The contractor shall include all sign dimensions, materials, hardware, instructions, finishes, manufacturer's name and associated color, and any other detail associated with the fabrication of the signs.

2.2 Sign Panel Design and Layout

The contractor shall include all sign panel designs and layouts in the shop drawings. Sign panel drawings furnished in Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings are shown in scale. The contractor shall check enlarge panel art to full size for fabrication.

2.3 Product Listing

List brand names of off-the-shelf products that will be used in the sign structures and panels (paints, HDU foam, etc.).

2.4 Sign Base Drawings

The contractor shall provide drawings for all sign structures. A structural engineer licensed to practice in the state of Kentucky shall design, stamp, and approve all structural unit construction and structural components requiring connection of sign units to bases and other support. The engineer shall design structural connections in accordance with the park’s specific site and weather conditions including but not limited to wind loading and footer design specific to location and ground condition.

3. Task 3 – Samples

The contractor shall provide samples for all materials, colors, and finishes specified for the signs and ship to the COR for approval. Samples must be approved before fabrication of the final signs may begin. Required samples include the following:

3.1 High Density Urethane (HDU) Foam

The contractor shall fabricate a 22” x 18” x 1.5” HDU panel sample following the same fabrication techniques as the HDU panels in this project, utilizing the sample artwork supplied on page 7.0 of Attachment A, ABLI Identity Sign Drawings.

The sample shall show all paint colors and both V and Flat routing techniques.

Routing, paint, and finish shall be of the quality required for the final sign panel.

3.2 Routed NPS Arrowhead Sample

The contractor shall provide an NPS Arrowhead logo sample fabricated using the same technique and materials and utilizing all paint colors required for the arrowhead in this project. Routing, paint, and finish shall be of the quality required for the final arrowhead. Sample to be at least 50% size of final arrowhead.

3.3 Stone Sample

The contractor shall supply a sample of the stone that will be used for the construction of the monolith base. The sample must be at least 6” x 6” in size and show the same beveled edge and chiseled texture as required of the stonework on the base structure.

4. Task 4 – Fabrication and Shop Inspection

4.1 Fabrication

Sign fabrication shall not begin until all samples from Task 3 have been approved by the COR. The sign shall be fabricated in accordance with the specifications in the approved fabrication shop drawings and using the same materials, techniques, and finishes as the approved samples.

The contractor shall fabricate all signs and supporting components to achieve a lasting durability in an exterior, high traffic environment. Sign materials used in fabrication shall provide for ease of maintenance and vandal resistance.

All materials shall be new and of first quality. Materials shall meet or exceed the standards and specifications herein or by reference. Factory seconds shall not be accepted. All materials shall comply with this specification or approved equal.

Fit and finish of all signs shall meet or exceed industry standards for architectural grade sign fabrication. All components shall be cut square and true, and pre-assembled prior to painting to ensure all parts fit together. All sign panels shall be cut square and all edges cleaned and finished, free of sharp and rough edges, burrs, and other surface imperfections. Exposed fasteners shall be counter-sunk. All exposed weld joints shall be clean and ground prior to primer and paint application. Weld slag shall be ground clean and removed from exposed metal surfaces.

All metal surfaces, structural metal components, sign structures, signs and sign panels, panel backs and edges shall be primed and painted. The contractor shall prime and paint all exposed material surfaces in accordance with the paint manufacturer’s specific recommendations.

LOCATION QTY DESCRIPTION

1.0 1 Routed, painted HDU foam sign panel with inlaid HDU foam arrowhead and blank HDU foam back panel; steel mounting structure and painted steel posts; and stone monolith with custom stone masonry to match stonework of existing park entrance sign.

4.2 Digital Shop Inspection

Prior to packing and shipping all signs and components, the contractor shall provide the COR with digital photographs of all the fabricated sign panels and mounting structures for review. Photographs shall be provided to the COR digitally via email or NPS-approved FTP site. The photographic reference shall include a full front view, side view, and rear view of each component. Detail views shall also include details of sign back, corners, mounting hardware, routed details, and paint.

The COR will submit any negative findings to the contractor in writing. The COR may request additional photographs if details or quality are unclear. The contractor will be responsible for correcting any deficiencies discovered during the digital shop inspection prior to shipping and installing the sign.

5. Task 5 – Installation

5.1 Pre-Installation Meeting

Prior to sign installation, the contractor’s Project Manager and the COR shall meet at the ABLI for the Pre-Installation Meeting. The minimum agenda for this meeting includes the following:

a) Sequence in which work will be installed and projected work schedule onsite, including working days and hours;

b) Assess existing conditions which impact the installation of the sign including:

staging and unloading areas, access to installation location, available storage areas, available areas for setup of power tool work stations, offsite facilities for disposal of debris, parking, and local availability of food, gas, hardware, and other supplies and services;

c) Field-verify and mark sign location;

d) Locate all underground utility lines that affect the installation and assess their impact on the sign location;

e) Coordinate with park staff to exchange contact information for future coordination of work; and

f) Coordinate and locate a secure laydown, storage, and staging area for the signs, contractor materials and installation equipment.

5.2 Installation

The contractor shall provide setup of structures and sign panels so that they are complete and ready for installation. The contractor shall provide all installation tools, materials, hardware, and personal protective equipment to installation personnel in sufficient numbers to accomplish the job. The use of equipment belonging to the government is not acceptable.

Work covered under sign installation shall include the following:

a) Permits The contractor shall secure all required permits prior to beginning installation of any sign.

b) Underground Utilities The contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all underground utilities are located and flagged through the use of Kentucky 811 before any excavation and sign installation occurs. The contractor shall bear the responsibility of costs of any repairs if the site is not surveyed and flagged prior to installation.

Where installation problems may occur due to underground utilities the contractor shall inform the COR in writing and coordinate an alternate location for the sign or shall hand dig the site.

c) Equipment The contractor shall provide all the equipment and machines to complete the work. The contractor shall provide bobcats, earthmoving equipment, augur, lifts, concrete mixing equipment, and all other tools. The contractor shall ensure that all personnel using this equipment are trained.

d) Installation Team The contractor shall provide adequate personnel to install all the sign, sign structure, and other components required in this project.

The contractor shall provide all required tools, equipment, personal protective equipment (PPE), and materials in sufficient numbers to accomplish the job.

Installation crews shall be required to wear PPE while on-site installing the sign. PPE includes gloves, ear plugs, goggles, and hard hats as required for using tools or operating machines used during the installation.

The installation team shall include an on-site supervisor to coordinate installation with the crew and to provide a liaison to the COR and park staff.

e) Site Coordination The contractor shall check-in each day during the installation with the designated park contact prior to starting work. The on-site supervisor shall inform the park contact in which area the install crew will be working.

The contractor shall coordinate their installation with the park so as not to impede or effect park operations or construction.

f) Staging Area The sign and other materials shall be stored on-site during installation in a designated staging area. Prior to the installation, the contractor shall coordinate with the park staff to locate a secure staging area and plan how sign and equipment storage shall be accomplished so as to provide protection of the sign and contractor equipment and tools, and to minimize disruption of park operations. The contractor shall submit their plan for staging and parking, with the park staff for review and approval prior to the installation. The storage areas must be secured in a manner that will leave the site in a safe condition.

The contractor shall secure materials, tools and equipment to prevent vandalism or unauthorized access to the staging area.

g) Installation Site Closure Prior to sign installation the contractor and the COR shall identify the exact sign installation location.

To protect site installation crews in high-traffic vehicular areas, the installation site shall be protected with warning barricades, roped enclosures and signs. The barricaded area shall be large enough to allow staging of equipment, storage of signs and components, and waste debris while working.

The contractor shall park all equipment and vehicles in a safe operating location to eliminate the potential for accidents. Hi-visibility safety signs shall be erected on both sides of the road and in advance of the work zone. Vehicles in roadway work zones shall be fitted with yellow flashing lightbars or beacon style lights. Work zones located along curves or in blind site lines shall employ a flag-person and additional warning signs to maintain a safe work zone.

The sidewalk area around the installation site shall be protected with warning barricades, roped enclosures, and signs. Holes for footers or sign post installation shall not be left open and unprotected. Concrete footers with exposed rebar shall be covered during the curing process.

The contractor shall work with the park contact to provide a detour route during necessary site closures. In the event of overnight closure such as for foundation pours, the site shall be protected and barricaded to prevent pedestrian and visitor injury.

h) Site Installation Condition and Cleanup During the installation, the contractor shall maintain all areas in a clean condition on a daily basis and provide means of preventing dirt or waste material from being tracked into adjacent areas of the site. Dirt, concrete slag, or other trash shall not be dumped within the site.

The contractor shall provide bags and containers for storage of trash. The contractor shall be responsible for removing waste materials generated during installation from the park on a daily basis. The contractor shall not dispose of their waste within the park, on park grounds, in dumpsters, or containers that belong to the government or to another contractor’s working on-site.

The contractor shall thoroughly clean sign surfaces to remove handprints, dust, and miscellaneous markings generated during the installation. The contractor shall handle all graphic panels clean gloves.

The contractor shall provide labor, materials, equipment, and supplies for final cleaning of the installation site. The contractor shall refill all holes and repair all surfaces disturbed during installation of signs and structures with identical materials. Ground surfaces will be cleaned up, smoothed out, and re-sod with matching grass.

i) Existing Work The contractor shall request authorization from park staff prior to cutting, drilling, altering, or removing material within the site. Work that is replaced shall match existing work. Anything damaged or defaced due to the contractor's error during installation shall be restored to the original condition by the contractor. Restoration work shall be coordinated with the COR prior to start of work.

j) Site Protection The contractor shall provide adequate protection for the site, its contents, and occupants wherever work under this contract is being performed. This includes dust protection and mitigation where required and protective coverings for surfaces adjacent to the work area. The contractor shall provide masonite, ground cloths, cardboard, or plastic. Use masonite in adequate thicknesses to protect ground surfaces, paving, and other areas from indentations and other damage when heavy loads will be wheeled over, or temporarily stored.

The contractor shall be responsible for the security of all signs and components. The contractor shall also ensure the sign, sign structure, or any other components are not left unattended and that they are stored in a secure location when the work site is unattended.

5.3 On-Site Final Walk Through and Maintenance Kit

The contractor’s Project Manager and COR shall meet at the park upon completion of installation of the signs for the Final Walk Through and submission of the Maintenance Kit. The minimum agenda for this meeting includes the following:

a) On-site Final Walk Through Verify the sign has been correctly installed. Inspect against the shop drawings to confirm sign was installed in accordance with contract specifications.

Identify punch-list deficiencies (items that need to be corrected by the contractor). The contractor shall record and maintain a list of the punch-list deficiencies as they are identified and provide a copy of the list to the COR after the walk-through inspection.

Conduct a project closeout session with the COR. The contractor shall provide and identify the components of the maintenance kit as outlined in section d below. The contractor shall be available to answer any questions regarding sign maintenance.

The sign shall be fully operational at the time of the walk-through inspection.

The contractor shall demonstrate access into sign structures.

b) Maintenance Kit The contractor shall provide and identify the components of the maintenance kit, including the following:

(i) Container A heavy-duty plastic storage container with a lid, large enough to hold all touch up and cleaning materials.

(ii) Touch-up Materials Bottles or cans of each paint, stain, wax, and other finishes used on the signs, with tightly fitted lids or caps, and clear identification of the contents on firmly attached labels. For each type of finish, provide appropriate solvents and brushes or other tools as required to apply the finish. Provide a minimum of one full quart of each paint and stain, one two-ounce bottle of each screen ink, and one full quart of each type of protective finish, such as polyurethane, except as otherwise specified.

(iii) Assembling and Access Instructions Provide visuals clearly and sufficiently illustrating access to sign structures and graphic panels. The illustrations shall include step-by-step instructions, and any other information relevant to assembling, opening and/or dismantling the structures. The illustrations shall include isometric and exploded view drawings and/or photographs combined with text showing a person following the step-by-step instructions.

(iv) Cleaning Instructions Provide instructions for cleaning all sign structures including metal and stone components, finishes, and graphic panels. Provide instructions for removing graffiti from sign structures and graphic panels. Include brand names of recommended cleaning materials.

Listed cleaning products shall correspond with supplies included in the maintenance kit furnished by the contractor. "Not to be used" materials and techniques shall be identified.

(v) Repair Instructions Describe specific techniques for repairing damage to sign fabrication materials including repair and or refinishing.

IV. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The NPS anticipates a period of performance period starting September 30, 2022 and ending August 30, 2023.

Sign installation and on-site final walk through at Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park shall be completed on or before July 15, 2023.

All remaining work, including punch list items and review or approval, shall be completed on or before August 30, 2023.

V. REVIEW AND APPROVAL

The COR shall notify the contractor, in writing, of approval or rejection of the work within 15 days. Any additions or corrections shall be completed within 21 calendar days. In the event the government delays comments beyond the period specified, the contractor shall be entitled to a day-to-day extension in the completion date.

VI. TRAVEL

In accordance with Public Law 99-234, "Federal Civilian Employee and Contractor Travel Expense Act of 1985", travel-related expenditures for Contractor's personnel are restricted to the limits established for federal employees. This includes mileage for company-owned vehicles.

The Contractor shall travel as required to support program tasks. All travel arrangements are to be made by the Contractor. Payment for transportation, per diem, mileage, parking, and other fair and reasonable travel expenses will be paid in accordance with the effective Federal Travel Regulations as amended and supplemented by the Department of the Interior travel regulations where applicable. No Federal travel authorizations are to be issued. The Contractor shall make every effort to keep travel costs to a minimum. No reimbursement will be made for parking at a Contractor's normal place of work. No overhead, profit or G&A shall be allowed on travel costs.

Travel costs shall be reimbursed in accordance with the Federal Travel Regulations. Travel is only funded to the extent specified within the travel CLIN. The contractor shall not incur any travel costs in excess of the amount funded within the travel CLIN. The Government shall not be liable for any travel related costs incurred by the contractor which are in excess of the total amount funded within the travel CLIN.

If the contractor has reason to believe they may exceed the amount funded on the travel CLIN, they shall notify the Government Contracting Office immediately. Additional funding may only be added to the travel CLIN through a formal signed modification issued by a Government Contracting Officer. Profit, fee, G&A or overhead may not be incurred on travel costs.

VII. DELIVERABLES AND DESTINATION POINT

All deliverables shall be shipped Free On Board (FOB) Destination, within Consignee’s premises, with all shipping and transportation costs prepaid. Deliverables shall be shipped by either registered or certified mail to ensure that shipments can be traced, if lost.

A. Deliverables Shall Include The Following:

Project schedule Meeting minutes from each project meeting or conference call Fabrication shop drawings Samples Shop inspection photographs Installation of final sign Maintenance Kit

B. Deliverables Shall Be Sent To The Following:

1. COR Deliverables, Deliverables 1-5.

COR

National Park Service 67 Mather Place Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425

2. Park Deliverables, Deliverables 6-7.

Abraham Lincoln Birthplace National Historical Park Visitor Center 2995 Lincoln Farm Road Hodgenville, Kentucky 42748

VIII. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

All service and work performed under this contract shall be subject to inspection and acceptance by the designated Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at any time during performance. If the COR determined that services, work or materials being furnished do not meet the required standards, the government reserves the right to have the work performed elsewhere, charging the contractor with costs involved, subject to the provisions of FAR 52.249-8.

IX. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY

The contractor shall be responsible for security and protection of all government-furnished property or materials provided in connection with this contract. Following acceptance of all work by the government, the contractor shall return to the COR all government-furnished property not incorporated into the project.

The following listed government-furnished property shall be furnished at the post award meeting:

(a) Production-ready graphic layout files

X. SITE VISITS

The government may conduct site visits during the period of performance of this acquisition.

XI. TECHNICAL DATA CONFIDENTIALITY

The quote submitted in response to this Request for Quote may contain technical data that the offeror or his subcontractor (s) does not want used or disclosed for any purpose other than for evaluation of the quote. The use and disclosure of any such technical data may be restricted, provided that the offeror marks the cover sheet of the quote with the following legend:

“Technical data contained in pages _______ of this quote shall not be used or disclosed, except for evaluation purposes.”

If a contract is awarded as a result of or in connection with the submission of this quote, the government shall have the right to use or disclose this technical data to the extent provided in the contract. This restriction does not limit the government’s right to use or disclose technical data obtained from another source without restrictions. The government assumes no liability for disclosure or use of unmarked technical data and may use or disclose the data for any purpose and may consider that the quote was not submitted in confidence and therefore releasable under the Freedom of Information Act (5 USC 552).

XII. LIST OF DOCUMENTS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

The following listed documents are attached and incorporated into this contract.

Attachment A: ABLI Identity Sign Drawings, May 2022, PDF consisting of 8 pages;

Attachment B: ABLI Sign Location Information; May 2022, PDF consisting of 4 pages.

Attachment C: Cost Estimate Form, EXCEL Attachment D: Past Performance Questionnaire, PDF

XIII. PAYMENT SCHEDULE

Upon completion and acceptance of the following deliverables, the contractor shall be paid a firm-fixed-price shown below:

A. Completion and acceptance of Task 1: Post Award meeting minutes and Project Schedule. $ ***

B. Completion and acceptance of Task 2: fabrication shop drawings. $ ***

C. Completion and acceptance of Task 3: samples. $ *** D. Completion and acceptance of Task 4: photo shop inspection. $ *** E. Completion and acceptance of Task 5: sign installation, on-site final walk through, and maintenance kit. $ *** F. Completion and acceptance of punch list items. $ ***

***The contractor shall propose as part of their quote. All deliverables shall be reviewed and approved by the COR prior to payment.

TOTAL FIXED PRICE: $______________

XIV. INVOICING

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (May 2016) 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: none

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date.

Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via 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) https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

XV. ADDITIONAL WORK

Any additional work not detailed in this contract shall be approved, in writing, by the Contracting Officer via a bilateral modification.

XVI. LOSS OR DAMAGE

The contractor shall be liable for any loss or damage to any government property caused by negligence, theft, or willful misconduct of the contractor, his agents, servants, and employees, and shall indemnify and save the government harmless against all actions, proceedings, claims, demands, costs, damages, and expenses, including attorney’s fees, by reason of any suit or action brought for any actual or alleged injury to or resulting from the performance of this contract. The contractor shall submit a full written report to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours following the occurrence of such damage, loss, or injury.

If due to fault, neglect, dishonesty of the contractor, his agency or employees, loss or damage to government property is incurred during the performance of this contract, the contractor shall be responsible for same. The government, at its option, may in lieu of repayment, require the contractor to replace at his own expense, all such property as directed by the Contracting Officer. Until the equipment is repaired or replaced, the contractor shall furnish similar, adequate replacement property and/or equipment at no charge to the government, within two working days of the date the equipment has been lost, stolen, or damaged.

XVII. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

A. The National Park Service, Contract Specialist / Contracting Officer address is: National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, Office of Acquisition Management, P.O. Box 50, 67 Mather Place, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0050.

The contractor shall use the Contracting Officer as a point of contact on all business and administrative matters concerning this contract. All correspondence, other than that of a technical nature, shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer, with information copies of the basic correspondence to the COR.

B. The National Park Service, COR address is: National Park Service, Harpers Ferry Center, Attention: COR, P.O. Box 50, Harpers Ferry, West Virginia 25425-0050.

The contractor shall use the COR as the point of contact for all technical matters under the contract. Technical correspondence shall be addressed to the NPS COR, with an information copy of the basic correspondence to the Contracting Officer.

XVIII. FACILITY SECURITY POLICY

Contractors attending meetings or accomplishing work within the buildings or real property of the National Park Service shall adhere to the security policy of each office. It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to contact the office before work begins for a briefing on security policies.

XIX. WARRANTY

The contractor shall guarantee the workmanship against defects in work and material that might appear under extremely high visitor use and variable weather and climate conditions for a minimum of two years. The warranty period shall commence with final acceptance of work. This shall include all labor and parts at no additional cost to the government.

If during this warranty period, defective workmanship, materials, or equipment are identified by the government, the contractor will be notified, in writing, as to liability and responsibility for corrective action at no cost to the government.

Action may include but is not limited to:

A. Placing all work into satisfactory condition;

B. Making good all damages to equipment, the site, the building, or contents thereof, that have resulted from such unsatisfactory work; and

C. Making good any work, materials, or equipment that are disturbed in fulfilling the guarantee including any work, materials, or equipment that may have been guaranteed under another contract.

Should the contractor fail to proceed with work in accordance with the guarantee within seven calendar days from the notice of corrective action(s), the government will have such work performed at the expense of the contractor.

In no event will the government be responsible for any extension or delays in the scheduled deliverables or periods of performance under this contract as a result of the contractor’s obligations to correct defects, nor shall there be any adjustment of the delivery schedule or period of performance as a result of the correction of defects unless provided by a supplemental agreement with adequate consideration.

If the government returns any work to the contractor for correction or replacement under this contract, the contractor shall be liable for transportation charges up to an amount equal to the cost of transportation by the usual commercial method of shipment from the place of delivery specified in the contract (irrespective of the F.O.B. point or the point of acceptance) to the contractor’s plant and return to the place of delivery specified in the contract. The contractor shall also bear the responsibility for the work while in transit.

The contractor shall be liable for the reasonable costs, including travel of personnel, and disassembly and reassembly of larger items when it is necessary to remove the work to be inspected and returned for correction or replacement.

XX. 1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEPT 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; and

(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 three 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.

XXI. CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING SYSTEM

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (December 2015)

A. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation.

One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

B. The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS.

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

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