Sol_140P3022Q0010.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040561448

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Washington DC 20242-0001

PCR

Craig Madison 2029133810

101/25/2022

140P3022Q0010

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

Attachment 1 - 1989 As Built HAFE VC Topo Utility Landscape Drawings

Attachment 2 - WD WV20210068 Heavy effective 1-7-2022

Attachment 3 - Quote Submission Package

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

0 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

03/01/2022

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

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NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Washington DC 20242-0001

PCR

Craig Madison

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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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

140P3022Q0010

Request for Quote (RFQ) 140P3022Q0010 is for the boring and conduit installation project at

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park. The drawings and wage determination are provided as separate attachments in accordance with section C of this document. The Contractor shall provide all administrative, equipment, insurance, labor, materials, supervision, transportation, and other services in order to complete the proposed project in complete compliance with the Statement of Work found in section C of this document, the drawings, and the wage determination issued or directed through this solicitation and award. The price schedule includes four (4) base items.

a) The North American Industrial Classification

System (NAICS) code and the associated small business size standard are noted in provision

52.204-8 in Section K of this solicitation.

b) This procurement is 100% set-aside for small business concerns.

c) In accordance with FAR 36.204, the estimated magnitude of this construction project is less than $25,000.00.

d) There will be an organized site visit at 1:00

PM ET on February 8, 2022; see Section L.

e) The time zone in Block 13a is Eastern Time.

f) All work will be performed under a single firm-fixed-price construction contract subject to the Wage Rate Requirements (Construction) clauses.

Instructions: To complete this SF1442, write your business name, address, DUNS number, and point of contact in Block 14 and complete Blocks 15 through 20C, including acknowledging all amendments in Block 19. Complete the Schedule of

Items and return with documents listed in Section

L. Additional instructions are provided in

Section L.

Legacy Doc #: NPS

Delivery: 08/01/2022

Delivery Location Code: 0009060162

NPS, Harpers Ferry NHP

230B Zachary Taylor Place

Harpers Ferry WV 25425 US

Period of Performance: 04/01/2022 to 08/01/2022

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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140P3022Q0010

00010 Boring and Installation of conduit for Visitor

Center Fee Booth

Product/Service Code: N047

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- PIPE, TUBING, HOSE, AND FITTINGS

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

CONTINUATION SHEET

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PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE

Install Conduit Between Visitor Center and Fee Both at Cavalier Heights 171 Shoreline Drive

Harpers Ferry WV 25425

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

BASE ITEMS

001 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum $

002 Equipment Lump Sum $

003 Boring and Conduit Installation - Labor Lump Sum $

004 Boring and Conduit Installation - Materials Lump Sum $

BASE ITEM TOTAL $

Lump Sum Quantities: These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. They will not be measured.

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects

The Government’s estimate is Less than $25,000.

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SECTION C – STATEMENT OF WORK AND SPECIFICATIONS

C.0 BACKGROUND

C.0.1 NATIONAL PARK SERVICE

The National Park Service (NPS) is a bureau of the U.S. Department of the Interior (DOI) that has been entrusted with the care of our national parks since 1916. The NPS preserves unimpaired natural and cultural resources, and values of the National Park System for the enjoyment, education, and inspiration of this and future generations. The NPS cooperates with partners to extend the benefits of natural and cultural resource conservation and outdoor recreation throughout this country and the world.

The NPS - National Capital Area (NCA) supports natural wonders to man-made marvels in Virginia, West Virginia, Maryland, and the District of Columbia. The NCA parks include: Antietam National Battlefield, Catoctin Mountain Park, Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, George Washington Memorial Parkway, Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Manassas National Battlefield Park, Monocacy National Battlefield, National Capital Parks - East, National Mall and Memorial Parks, Potomac Heritage National Scenic Trail, President’s Park, Prince William Forest Park, Rock Creek Park, and Wolf Trap National Park for the Performing Arts.

C.0.2 HARPERS FERRY NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (HAFE)

Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (HAFE) is located at the confluence of the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers, and is approximately 3,500 acres spread across the three (3) states of Maryland, West Virginia, and Virginia. HAFE was originally designated as a National Monument in 1944 but was declared a National Historical Park in 1963 by the U.S.

Congress. HAFE consists of over 20 miles of hiking trails that vary from easy, riverside strolls to four-mile hikes across Civil War battlefields, to eight-mile adventures on top of the nearby mountains.

In addition to the hiking trails, there are many other places to explore, from the Lower Town that has many historic buildings, including the famous John Brown’s Fort and The Point. Outside of the Lower Town there is Bolivar Heights an important Civil War battlefield in West Virginia. There is also Louden Heights and Maryland Heights, which give a unique and excellent views of Harpers Ferry and the Lower Town and the Shenandoah and Potomac Rivers confluence. The Park also consists of Murphy-Chambers Farm, Camp Hill, the former Storer College, Jefferson College, Virginius and Hall’s Islands, and many other historical and cultural significant sites. For more detailed and general information checkout the website at: Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

C.1 PURPOSE

The DOI – NPS - NCA – HAFE has a requirement to replace the existing broken conduit running between the Visitor Center and the Fee Booth via directional boring and conduit installation.

This scope of work is to install approx. 150 feet of 1.5-inch underground and wet location rated HDPE conduit at Cavalier Heights of Harpers Ferry National Historical Park, Jefferson County, West Virginia. The park currently has a temporary hardwired line running across the landscape between the Fee station and Visitor Center to provide telecommunications lines for the Fee Station to charge Fees for the 350,000 visitors that visit the park annually. The existing conduit is nonfunctional and causing an issue.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The Contractor shall provide and install approx. 150 feet of 1.5-inch underground and wet location rated HDPE conduit https://www.nps.gov/hafe/index.htm

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7 | 52 with pull-tape via horizontal directional drilling. Horizontal drilling will be used to avoid damage to vegetation on the landscape located between the Visitor Center and Fee Booth. Horizontal drilling will take place in front of the Fee Booth between the two entrance roads, drill under the road to the nearest corner of the Visitor Center. Contractor will blow clean the conduit after installation Conduit will be stubbed up and taped off at the start and end point of the conduit upon completion and appropriately sized rubber plugs in each end. Horizontal drilling will be done at a depth of 3-4 feet to avoid damage to tree roots. Any drill pits will be restored by the contractor. Contractor is responsible for all existing underground utilities and must locate them prior to drilling. Utility drawings have been supplied by the park but need to be confirmed by a utility company for accuracy by the contractor. Drilling operations must be performed in a way that still allows visitors to access and exit the park. The contractor will be responsible for cleaning and disposal of any slurry or runoff created by surface breaches of boring fluids. The contractor shall provide for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, ancillary services, and all other necessary items for complete and usable projects, performing all work in complete compliance with this Scope of Work, plans, drawings, and specifications issued or directed through this solicitation and award. The contractor is responsible for locating and test pitting as needed all underground utilities for this project. The contractor is responsible for locating all government owned utility's in the area when work will be done.

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall performed in accordance with the Statement of Work, provided drawings (Attachment 1), and wage determination WV20220068 (Attachment 2); as well as, conform to industry best practices.

C.3.1 CONTRACTOR FIELD VERIFICATION

The Contactor shall survey the existing conditions of the work site prior to commencement of work to verify the scope of work description, dimensions, schedules, and quantities. Before starting work, the Contractor shall report his inspection to the COR and any discrepancies or differences which are found.

C.3.2 QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall maintain effective quality control to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW. The contractor’s quality control is a means by which assures that this work complies with the requirements of the contract. The contractor shall provide all personnel supervision necessary to perform the services as defined in this SOW for all work performed tasks and submit any documentation to the COR at the end of the last work day each month. The contractor shall provide an on-site supervisor and sufficient workers in order to complete the tasks as described throughout the SOW.

a. Work shall comply with industry best practices.

b. The Contractor shall recognize the significance of the historic site and buildings and shall protect all existing grounds affected by this work.

c. The Contractor shall assume full liability and responsibility for any loss or damage to Government property caused by their operations and shall assume full responsibility for any and all damages or claims for damage for injury to persons, property or equipment which might result from any service performed under this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for the repair or replacement of all damaged government property caused by their operations.

Any damages to the buildings and landscape shall be repaired by the contractor at no cost to the government.

C.3.3 TASKS

The contractor shall be licensed to perform boring operations. Horizontal directional drilling (HDD) shall be defined as a trenchless construction method for installing pipelines which incorporates the following features:

a. Pilot hole will be drilled along the design alignments using a steerable and trackable drill.

b. The hole will be reamed to the required diameter in one or more passes;

c. The carrier pipeline will be pulled through the enlarged borehole

d. BORING RIG: The directional boring machine shall consist of a hydraulically powered system to rotate, push and

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8 | 52 pull hollow drill pipe into the ground at a variable angle while delivering a pressurized fluid mixture to a guidable drill (bore) head. The machine shall be anchored to the ground to withstand the pulling, pushing and rotating pressure required to complete the crossing. The hydraulic power system shall be self-contained with sufficient pressure and volume to power boring operations. Hydraulic system shall be free of leaks. Rig shall have a system to monitor and record maximum pull-back pressure during pull-back operations. The rig shall be grounded during boring and pull-back operations. Sufficient spares shall be kept on hand for any break-downs which can be reasonably anticipated.

e. BORE HEAD: The bore head shall be steerable by changing it’s rotation and shall provide the necessary cutting surfaces and boring fluid jets.

f. MUD MOTORS (if required): Mud motors shall be of adequate power to turn the required boring tools

g. The Guidance System shall be of a proven type and shall be setup and operated by personnel trained and experienced with this system. The Operator shall be aware of any magnetic anomalies and shall consider such influences in the operation of the guidance system if using a magnetic system

h. Boring FLUIDS: Drilling fluid shall be composed of clean water and an appropriate additive. Water shall be from a clean source with a pH of 8.5 - 10. Water of a lower pH or with excessive calcium shall be treated with the appropriate amount of sodium carbonate or equal. The water and additives shall be mixed thoroughly and be absent of any clumps or clods. No hazardous additives may be used. Boring fluid shall be maintained at a viscosity sufficient to suspend cuttings and maintain the integrity of the bore wall.

i. Install approx. 150 feet of 1.5-inch underground and wet location rated HDPE conduit.

j. Conduit will be stubbed up and taped off at the start and end point of the conduit upon completion of installation.

k. Following boring operations, contractor will de-mobilize equipment and restore the work-site to original condition.

All excavations will be backfilled and compacted to 95% of original density. Landscaping will be restored to original condition.

C.4 CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

a. The contractor is responsible for adherence to all Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation, specifically 29 CFR 1910 - General Industry and 29 CFR 1926 – Construction and applicable State Regulations.

b. In addition, the contractor shall comply with the HAFE Superintendent’s Compendium and all Amendments which can be found at: Superintendent's Compendium Live - Harpers Ferry National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

c. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits (if applicable) and scheduling all applicable inspections. All inspections must be signed off and completed prior to receipt of final payment. All applicable submittals required, which may include warranty, production information, operation and maintenance documentation, etc. as defined throughout various sections of Special Project Specifications must be provided to COR and CO prior to submission of final invoice. Invoice will be rejected until are required documentation is submitted. Please refer to each Section C.6 for required submittals.

d. All trash and debris removal must be in accordance with local, state and federal regulations.

e. All materials and equipment are to be installed per manufacturer’s installation guidance.

f. Contractor must have adequate liability insurance and proper license(s) to perform all work stated herein.

g. The Contractor shall comply with all legal load restrictions and traffic rules of the Town of Harpers Ferry while hauling materials, making deliveries, driving in the park, and traveling to the job site. The Contractor shall confine vehicle use to assigned parking areas.

h. The Contractor shall comply with the Noise Ordinance law from the Town of Harpers Ferry, West Virginia.

i. Warranty: The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer Representative with a 1-Year Warranty to guarantee products and workmanship.

j. Pre-performance meeting. A Pre-performance meeting may be held before any work begins involving the

Contractor, a representative from the Contracting Office, the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), and the https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium-live.htm https://www.nps.gov/hafe/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium-live.htm

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Safety Officer. Areas to be covered will include a review of the scope of work as well as various regulations governing the job and any requirements that need to be followed by all contractor employees.

k. Performance evaluations meetings. Performance evaluations meetings shall be held with the contractor, Contracting Officer, and the COR at least annually or as necessary. The time and location will be mutually agreed upon. The government reserves the right to change the frequency of the meetings depending on the quality of service provided by the contractor. These meetings will be used to establish a partnering relationship with the contractor to address overall performance, performance problems encountered and their resolution. The government will prepare and distribute meeting minutes to all attendees. Should the contractor disagree with any portion of the minutes, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, prior to the next scheduled meeting.

C.4.1 PERSONNEL AND CONDUCT

a. All personnel shall be fully trained in their respective duties as part of the directional boring crew and in safety.

Training shall be provided specific to the project if any potential hazards may be encountered which has not already been included in personnel’s training.

b. The Government reserves the right to restrict the employment under the contract of any contractor employee, or prospective contractor employee, who is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, and general well-being or facilities and the staff/visitors. Additionally, the contractor shall not employ any person who is an employee of the United States Government if the employment of that person would create a conflict of interest.

The contractor shall promptly remove any such employee for the premises.

a. Contract employees shall not smoke or use tobacco in any form, except during break periods, and in designated areas. Smokers are required to use the designated disposal containers for disposing of tobacco products after consumption.

c. Conduct. Contractor employees shall not loiter in any working or patron area. Upon completion of their assigned work, employees shall promptly depart from the public areas. All contract employees will display professionalism in all interactions with Government employees.

The Contracting Officer may require the contractor to remove from the job site any employee working under this contract for reasons of misconduct, security, or found to be or suspected to be under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent. Contractor employee shall be subject to removal from the premises upon determination by the contracting officer that such action is in the best interests of the Government. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the services as required by this Statement of Work.

a. Prohibited Behavior. All contractor employees are prohibited from any conduct that may be construed as sexual harassment including, but not limited to, the following.

i. Any written sexually suggestive or obscene letters, notes, invitations, etc.

ii. Any verbal sexually suggestive or obscene comments, threats, slurs, epithets, jokes about gender specific traits, sexual positions, etc.

iii. Any physical contact such as intentional touching, pinching, brushing against another's body, impeding or blocking movement, assault, coercing sexual intercourse or other sexual favors etc.

iv. Sexual harassment also includes continuing to express sexual or social interest after being informed directly or indirectly that the interest is unwelcome, or using sexual behavior to control, influence, or affect the career or work environment or another employee. It is not permitted to suggest, threaten, or imply that failure to accept a request for a date or sexual intimacy will affect an appointment, promotion, change of assignment, performance report or any other work obligation or benefit.

v. Any actions that result in work area disharmony or complaints from patrons will be noted and reported to the COR and Contracting Officer. An investigation will be completed by government personnel and if allegations are proven, the immediate dismissal of the contract employee will be

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C.5 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

National Capital Area (NCA) Harpers Ferry National Historical Park – 171 Shoreline Drive, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425

Normal operational hours are approximately from 08:00 am to 4:00 PM Eastern Time Monday thru Friday, except when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons unless emergency services are requested. Any work performance outside of this schedule requires written approval from the COR.

Requests for variations shall be submitted at least three (3) business days before the desired work date.

No work shall occur on the following Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

Martin Luther King Junior’s Birthday – Third Monday in January President’s Day – Third Monday in February Memorial Day – Last Monday in May Juneteenth – June 19th Independence Day – July 4th

Labor Day – First Monday in September Columbus Day/Indigenous Peoples Day – Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day – December 25th

Note - if any of the holidays stated above fall on a Saturday, the Friday before the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. If the holiday falls on a Sunday, the Monday after the actual day is the official day the Government takes for the holiday. These dates do not account for any other days or shorten days that may be added prior to any of the holidays mentioned above that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential Administration and implemented by the DOI.

C.6 LIST OF REQUIRED SUBMITTALS

The required submittals shall include, but are not limited to, the following:

Document Title Submittal Type

Description

Safety Plan Written Plan The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

Quality Control Plan Written Plan The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

Hazardous Spill Plan Written Plan The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

Construction Schedule Written Plan The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

Schedule of Values Written Plan The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

Product Data Documentation The Contractor shall submit specifications and

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Project Completion Report Documentation The Contractor shall submit a Final Project Completion Report that describes the project accomplishments in detail with technical information, updated drawings.

Traffic Control Plan Documentation The Contractor shall submit before commencement of work for COR review and approval.

C.7 SITE MANAGEMENT

Maintain walkways, driveways, roads, parking, and project site to be free of all construction debris, equipment and materials on a daily basis. Maintain site free of hazards at all times. Occupancy access shall be negotiated on a project specific basis. Maintain the level of access provided to the facility through the project duration if tenant occupancy is retained. Safety equipment, fencing and barriers shall be installed per safety plan. Erosion control and sedimentation structures shall be constructed in according with EPA standards as needed. All historical and/or archeological issues shall be addressed as needed.

C.8 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

With the exception of materials specifically indicated or specified to be salvaged for reuse in construction, or turned over to the Government; all refuse, excess or waste materials resulting from construction operations shall become the property of the contractor (excluding native vegetative and soil debris) and shall be recycled and/or disposed of. All disposals shall be in accordance with federal, state, and local laws and regulations. No disposal, viewing or sale of materials and/or equipment shall be allowed on Government property.

C.9 SAFETY

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor shall conform to the rules and regulations as set forth by OSHA Safety and Health Standards, 29 CFR Part 1926 – Safety and Health Regulations for Construction or the US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements” Manual No. 385-1-1 dated November 30, 2014 (free online -https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ ) whichever is more stringent.

General Requirements:

Work area shall always be maintained in a clean and safe condition.

All personnel providing service on-site shall have pictured identification and uniform displaying the name of the company (if appliable).

All on-site vehicles will also be marked with the company name (if applicable).

Use of barricades, ropes, signs, or audible signals is required, and the contractor must take all necessary precautions for the protection of the work, property, and safety of the public.

Any accident or incident, regarding the work under this contract, shall be reported immediately, in writing, to the

Contracting Officer.

Smoking of any kind will not be permitted on premises. The COR/POC may authorize the use of a designated smoking if requested.

Health Requirements:

The contractor must adhere to all policy or regulation resulting from Executive Order 13999 – Protecting Worker Health https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/

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12 | 52 and Safety regarding COVID-19 safety precautions and/or any other health and safety risk they may develop through-out performance of this contract. This requirement also includes any supplemental policy or regulation implemented at the NPS Park Level in response to this Executive Order, and/or any future Executive Order. This may include, but is not limited to:

Social Distancing Personal Protective Equipment such as masks, eye protection, gloves, etc. being worn at all times while working on

Federal Property.

Limiting the number personal, in tight or confined quarters, etc.

C.10 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

(a) STAGING AREA: The contractor shall arrange the location for exterior stockpiling of materials (i.e. storage) with COR/POC, and contractor must be present when any materials are delivered to ensure proper placement in directed location. The Government will provide adequate staging area as close to the construction site as practicable.

The Government will NOT provide any secured storage/staging areas for the contractor. The contractor shall be responsible for protecting materials stockpiled against adverse weather, damage, theft, and other risks of loss. The Government assumes no responsibility for material or equipment left in the storage area.

(b) SANITARY FACILITIES: Toilet facilities will be provided by the Government.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water spigot and 120V electricity will be available at no cost to the Contractor. Should water and electricity not be readily available, the contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

(d) TELEPHONE: The Contractor may elect to hook-up commercial phone services using the local telephone service provider, at no cost to the Government. Cell phone or wireless access may or may not be available at the construction site.

C.11 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

(a) The contractor shall confine operations to within the clearing limits or other areas designated in contract documents, and prevent the depositing of rocks, excavated materials, stumps, or other debris outside of these limits.

Material which falls outside of these limits shall be retrieved, disposed of, or incorporated in the work as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(b) Operation shall be scheduled and conducted to minimize erosion of soils and to prevent silting and muddying of streams, rivers, irrigation systems, and impoundments (lakes, reservoirs, etc.).

Pollutants such as fuels, lubricants, bitumen, raw sewage, and other harmful materials shall not be discharged into or near rivers, streams, and impoundments or into natural or manmade channels leading thereto. Wash water or wastewater from concrete or aggregate operations shall not be allowed to enter live streams prior to treatment by filtration, settling, or other means sufficient to reduce the sediment content to not more than that of the stream into which it is discharged.

C.12 EXISTING UTILITIES

The contractor shall field verify all utility locations before digging or trenching. This shall include but not be limited to the use of sonic, electronic or magnetic detection devices, by noting pull box and utility box locations at the surface, use of locator services, and by potholing. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during

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C.13 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE/VALUES

Within one (1) week after approval or award of contract and/or other time as agreed to, the contractor shall prepare a construction schedule of activities indicating labor, materials and activity proposed for each day. A schedule of values linking the payment items to the Construction Schedule shall be prepared for each task. This spreadsheet shall describe multiple activities being proposed from start to finish of the project and show construction work completion in %.

The construction schedule shall define the overall time required to perform the identified work. This time schedule shall determine the overall level of effort by discipline for the task. Each major task, including beginning time and ending time, shall be identified within the schedule. Notify the Contracting Officer whenever there are significant departures from the approved Construction Schedule. Submit any requests to modify the Construction Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

C.14 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Submit Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for any materials defined as hazardous under the most current revision of Federal Standard 313. Two (2) copies of each MSDS shall be submitted to the COR/POC no later than the delivery date of the product.

C.15 PROJECT MANAGER

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible project manager to represent the contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract. The project manager shall have the responsibility of overall supervision, quality control, cost estimating and be responsible for the management of all ongoing work. S/he shall be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

The contractor shall provide a detailed resume of project manager for review and approval by the Contracting Officer. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the project manager, approval by the Contracting Officer is required.

C.16 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

It shall be the responsibility of the contractor to provide a responsible site superintendent to represent the contractor in the field in all matters pertaining under this contract including, but not limited to construction, day-to-day coordination of activities, control over employees and subcontractors, and coordination with local Government personnel. The site superintendent may also be designated the project manager. S/he shall be available on site in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours.

It is expected that this individual will be available on site for at least three (3) hours per workday. The site superintendent shall be responsible for on-site Quality Control and shall sign all contract submittal transmittal sheets. Site superintendent shall maintain on site a file containing the following project documents when applicable.

� Executed Task Order (Task Order Request, Price Quote) � Contract Drawings � Contract Specifications � Quality Control Plan – (up to date) � As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required � Task Orders

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� Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request. If the Site Superintendent is replaced, the existing Superintendent shall review all documents and ongoing issues with the new Superintendent. The Contracting Officer shall be invited to participate in the review.

C.17 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The Contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 (FSRIA), 7 U.S.C. 8102; the Federal Acquisition Regulation; Executive Order (EO) 13514, “Federal Leadership in Environmental, Energy and Economic Performance,” dated October 5, 2009; EO 13423, “Strengthening Federal Environmental, Energy, and Transportation Management,” dated January 24, 2007; and Presidential Memorandum, “Driving Innovation and Creating Jobs in Rural America through Biobased and Sustainable Product Procurement,” dated February, 2012 to provide biobased products.

All supplies and materials shall be of a type and quantity that conform to applicable Federal specifications and standards, and to the extent feasible and reasonable; include the exclusive use of biobased and recycled products.

The following is a list of categories for biopreferred products that m a y b e required in performance of this construction contract:

2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum BioBased Content Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70% Minimum BioBased Content Concrete Repair Materials – Concrete Leveling – 23% Minimum BioBased Content Concrete Repair Materials - Concrete Patching – 69% Minimum BioBased Content Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased Content Dust Suppressants – 85% Minimum BioBased Content Engine Crankcase Oil – 25% Minimum BioBased Content Fertilizers – 71% Minimum BioBased Content Foliar Sprays – 50% Minimum BioBased Content Fuel Conditioners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content Gasoline Fuel Additives – 92% Minimum BioBased Content Greases - Multipurpose – 72% Minimum BioBased Content Inks - Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 20% Minimum BioBased Content Inks - Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) – 34% Minimum BioBased Content Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers - Other Metal Cleaners – 56% Minimum BioBased Content Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum BioBased Content Mulch and Compost Materials – 95% Minimum BioBased Content Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

For more information and definitions regarding the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

http://www.biopreferred.gov.

C.18 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

Wherever in these provisions, or in other contract documents, the following terms, or pronouns in place of them, are used, the intent and meaning shall be interpreted as follows:

2-Cycle Engine Oils - Lubricants designed for use in 2-cycle engines to provide lubrication, decreased spark plug fouling, reduced deposit formation, and/or reduced engine wear.

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Calendar Days - Every day shown on the calendar, Saturdays, Sundays and holidays included.

Change Order - An order issued to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer, pursuant to the “change” clause included in Section I of this contract, requiring work to be performed, within the general scope of the contract.

Clearing Limits - The limits of clearing as designated on the ground, shown on the drawing or designated in the Special Project Specifications.

Contract Pay Item - A pay item designated on the bid schedule and described by a specification.

Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners - Chemicals used in concrete etching as well as to remove petroleum-based soils, lubricants, paints, mastics, organic soils, rust, and dirt from concrete, asphalt, stone and other hard porous surfaces. Products within this item include only those marketed for use in commercial or residential construction or industrial applications.

Concrete Repair Materials - Concrete Leveling - Products that are designed to repair cracks and other damage to concrete by raising or stabilizing concrete.

Concrete Repair Materials - Concrete Patching - Products that are designed to repair cracks and other damage to concrete by filling and patching the concrete.

Contracting Officer (CO) - The person executing this contract on behalf of the Government, including any duly appointed successor and authorized representatives of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority.

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) - The on-site contract administrator for the Contracting Officer. The duties and responsibilities of the Contracting Officer’s Representatives are defined below in this Section or in a letter of designation issued by the Contracting Officer.

Contractor - The individual, partnership, joint venture, or corporation undertaking the execution of work under the terms of the contract and acting directly or through their agent, employees, or subcontractors.

Corrosion Preventatives – Products designed to prevent the deterioration (corrosion) of metals.

Diesel Fuel Additives - (1) Any substance, other than one composed solely of carbon and/or hydrogen, that is intentionally added to diesel fuel (including any added to a motor vehicle's fuel system) and that is not intentionally removed prior to sale or use. (2) Neat biodiesel, also referred to as B100, when used as an additive. Diesel fuel additive does not mean neat biodiesel when used as a fuel or blended biodiesel fuel (e.g., B20).

Drawings - The approved documents and reproductions of these documents, including plan and profile sheets, cross sections, site plants, diagrams, layouts, schematics, descriptive literature, illustrations, schedules, and similar documents showing details for construction of a facility.

Dust Suppressants - Products formulated to reduce or eliminate the spread of dust associated with gravel roads, dirt parking lots, or similar sources of dust, including products used in equivalent indoor applications.

Engine Crankcase Oil - Lubricating products formulated to provide lubrication and wear protection for four-cycle gasoline or diesel engines.

Equipment - All machinery and equipment, together with the necessary supplies for upkeep and maintenance, including tools and apparatus necessary for the proper construction and acceptable completion of the work.

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Fertilizers - Products formulated or processed to provide nutrients for plant growth and/or beneficial bacteria to convert nutrients into plant usable forms. Biobased fertilizers, which are likely to consist mostly of biobased components, may include both biobased and chemical components. See www.bioperferred.gov for more specific information.

Foliar Sprays - Products that are applied to the leaves of plants and provide plants with nutrients. These products may also repair plants from previous pest attacks. Examples include liquid fertilizers, foliar feeds, and micronutrient solutions.

Fuel Conditioners - Products formulated to improve the performance and efficiency of engines by providing benefits such as removing accumulated deposits, increasing lubricity, removing moisture, increasing the cetane number, and/or preventing microbial growths within the fuel system.

Gasoline Fuel Additives - Chemical agents added to gasoline to increase octane levels, improve lubricity, and provide engine cleaning properties to gasoline-fired engines.

Greases - Multipurpose - Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for general use.

High Density Pollyethylene (HPDE) – High-density polyethylene (HDPE) or polyethylene high-density (PEHD) is a thermoplastic polymer produced from the monomer ethylene. It is sometimes called "alkathene" or "polythene" when used for HDPE pipes. With a high strength-to-density ratio, HDPE is used in the production of plastic bottles, corrosion-resistant piping, geomembranes and plastic lumber. HDPE is commonly recycled, and has the number "2" as its resin identification code.

Inks – - Printer Toner (Greater Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with advanced fusing mechanisms and print speeds of 25 ppm or greater.

Inks - Printer Toner (Less Than 25 Pages Per Minute) - Inks are liquid or powdered materials that are available in several colors and that are used to create the visual image on a substrate when writing, printing, and copying. Inks that are a powdered chemical, used in photocopying machines and laser printers, which is transferred onto paper to form the printed image. These inks are formulated to be used in printers with standard fusing mechanisms and print speeds of less than 25 ppm.

Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers - Other Metal Cleaners - Products that are designed to clean and remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, soils, and rust from metal surfaces. Products that are designed to clean and remove grease, oil, dirt, stains, and soils from metal surfaces other than stainless steel.

Labor Standards Provisions - Those statutory and regulatory requirements pertaining to the Contractor’s employees and employment practices.

Materials - Any substances for use in the construction of the project and its appurtenances.

Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids - Hydraulic fluids formulated for general use in nonstationary equipment, such as tractors, end loaders, or backhoes.

Mulch and Compost Materials - Products designed to provide a protective covering placed over the soil, primarily to keep down weeds and to improve the appearance of landscaping. Compost is the aerobically decomposed remnants of organic http://www.bioperferred.gov/

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Notice of Noncompliance - A written notice from the Contracting Officer’s representative or inspector which documents, for the Contractor’s attention, specific performance deficiencies.

Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – Lubricants designed specifically for pneumatic equipment, including air compressors, vacuum pumps, in-line lubricators, rock drills, jackhammers, etc.

Right of Way - A general term denoting land, property, or interest therein acquired for or devoted to a road or a construction site.

Schedule of Items - Schedule in the contract which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of measure, method of measurement, unit price and amount.

Special Project Specifications - Specifications which detail the conditions and requirements peculiar to the individual project, including but not limited to CSI format specifications and additions and revisions to Standard Specifications.

Specifications - A general term applied to all written directions and requirements pertaining to performance of work.

Standard Specifications - Specifications established for Region wide use for construction of facilities which cover most items of work likely to be performed; such as Earthwork, Base Courses, Pavement, Concrete, etc.

Utility Services - Are services such as electricity, gas, steam, water and sewage.

C.19 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

A. Contracting Officer: The Contracting Officer (CO) has the overall responsibility for the administration of this contract. The CO alone, without delegation, is authorized to amend, modify, or deviate from the contract. Other responsibilities may be delegated to authorized representatives.

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR will be designated in writing at the time of award to assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements. The responsibilities of the COR include, but are not limited to;

(1) Determining the compliance and adequacy of performance by the Contractor in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract;

(2) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees;

(3) Ensuring adequacy of schedule and Quality Control Plan, including changes;

(4) Ordering re-performance of unacceptable work or performance by other mean, etc.

C. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC will be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award.