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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)

0040609465

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Washington DC 20242-0001

PCR

Craig Madison 2029133810

102/17/2023

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

Attachment 1 - SOW Hains Point Sewer Ejector 1-18-23

Attachment 2 - WD DC20230001 effective 1-6-23

Attachment 3 - CAAC Letter 2020-04 - Deviation to Eliminate Hard Copy Original

Documents, Signatures, Notarization, seals on bonds

Attachment 4 - Construction Contract Administration

Attachment 5 - Subcontracting Percentage Worksheet

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 179 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

03/31/2023

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

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Request for Quote 140P3023Q0037 for construction services for the National Park Service, National

Mall and Memorial Parks Hains Point Sewage Lift

Station Control Replacement project. The

Government intends to use the procedures of FAR

13.5 to make a Firm Fixed Price contract award to a single offeror. The Statement of Work and wage determination DC20230001 are provided as separate attachments.

Delivery: 179 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0009060180

NPS, National Mall & Mem Parks

East Potomac Maintenance Yard

1100 Buckeye Drive, SW

Washington DC 20024-2000 US

Period of Performance: 04/14/2023 to 01/13/2024

00010 Base Item: Hains Point Comfort Station # 1

Product/Service Code: N046

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE

TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

00020 Option 1: Hains Point Comfort Station # 3

(Option Line Item)

10/31/2023

Product/Service Code: N046

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE

TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

00030 Option 2: Hains Point Comfort Station # 4

(Option Line Item)

10/31/2023

Product/Service Code: N046

Product/Service Description: INSTALLATION OF

EQUIPMENT- WATER PURIFICATION AND SEWAGE

TREATMENT EQUIPMENT

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Sewage Lift Station Control Replacement National Mall and Memorial Parks

Hains Point near 1000 Ohio Drive SW Washington DC, 20020

BASE ITEM: Hains Point Comfort Station 1

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

101 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum $

102 Replace Control System Lump Sum $

103 Painting Lump Sum $

104 Testing Lump Sum $

105 Overhead Lump Sum $

106 Profit Lump Sum $

107 Bond Lump Sum $

BASE ITEM TOTAL $

OPTIONAL/ADDITIVE ITEMS – Subject to the Availability of Funding

OPTION 1: Hains Point Comfort Station 3

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

201 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum $

202 Replace Control System Lump Sum $

203 Painting Lump Sum $

204 Testing Lump Sum $

205 Overhead Lump Sum $

206 Profit Lump Sum $

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207 Bond Lump Sum $

OPTION 1 ITEM TOTAL $

OPTION 2: Hains Point Comfort Station 4

Item Method of No. Description Measurement Total

301 Mobilization/Demobilization Lump Sum $

302 Replace Control System Lump Sum $

303 Painting Lump Sum $

304 Testing Lump Sum $

305 Overhead Lump Sum $

306 Profit Lump Sum $

307 Bond Lump Sum $

OPTION 2 ITEM TOTAL $

OPTIONAL/ADDITIVE ITEMS TOTAL $

BASE and OPTIONAL/ADDITIVE ITEMS TOTAL $

*Quotes shall be valid for a minimum of 60 days. All items in the Schedule of Items must be price with no omissions.

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:

Between $100,000 and $250,000.

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

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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 BACKGROUND

The NPS National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) is America’s front yard right in the heart of the nation’s capital that brings visitors face to face with larger-than-life presidents and visionaries, open park lands, and elaborate memorials honoring our nation’s veterans and military history. NAMA is visited by approximately 25 million visitors each year from around the world that want to experience the unique collection of structures and spaces honoring the nation, its democracy, and its citizenry.

The National Mall is the great swath of green in the middle of Washington, DC that stretches from the foot of the United States Capitol building to the Potomac River. Both inside, as well as, outside the boundaries of the National Mall there are numerous iconic monuments and memorials that make up the Memorial Parks aspect of NAMA. NAMA protects the National Mall and its iconic monuments and memorials, and over 1,000 acres of greenspace in Washington, DC. NAMA is host and/or the backdrop to hundreds events each year, from the Presidential Inauguration every four (4) years to the yearly National Independence Day Celebration and other large public events. Except for the Washington Monument, the National Mall and Memorial Parks is open 24/7 to the General Public. For more detailed and general information checkout the website at: Basic Information - National Mall and Memorial Parks (U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

The National Park Service (NPS), National Mall and Memorial Parks (NAMA) has multiple above ground Smith and Loveless sewage lift stations in East Potomac Park. The control systems for these sewage lift stations need to be replaced with a control system that is compatible with the existing Smith and Loveless sewage lift station motors and pumps. The existing system consists of a Horizontal Centrifugal - Station with PLC units (V708iSD, S#7050195), VFD units [VFS11- 2037PM-WN(2)], transducer well level system with backup float control system. The obsolete control panel & components control dual pump system consisting of 2ea-7.5 Hp, 3 phase, Smith & Loveless sewage ejector pumps with vacuum priming systems. This project will replace the existing control systems and install new compatible control systems according to the Statement of Work.

C.1 PURPOSE

The DOI – NPS - NCA – has a requirement to replace the existing control systems and install new compatible control systems in accordance with the Statement of Work, wage determination, and other documents included in the solicitation.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall provide for all labor, materials, supplies, equipment, supplies, transportation, supervision, ancillary https://www.nps.gov/nama/planyourvisit/basicinfo.htm

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The work shall consist of what is shown on the Statement of Work and summarized below:

Remove existing pump station monitoring and control system as necessary and install a new control and monitoring system that is compatible with the existing pumps and motors.

New pump station plumbing components provided by the contractor shall be painted in a sandstone color for maximum durability and resistance to corrosion.

All new equipment and connections shall be tested for leaks & sewage pump system proper operation.

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall performed in accordance with the Statement of Work (Attachment 1).

C.4 CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

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 all required documentation is submitted. Please refer to each Section C.6 for required submittals.

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

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

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

C.5 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

National Capital Area (NCA) National Mall and Memorial Parks – Hains Point near 1000 Ohio Drive SW, Washington DC, 20020

Normal operational hours are approximately from 07:00 am to 4:30 PM Eastern Standard, Monday through Friday.

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

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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 CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS

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.

All personnel shall be trained, knowledgeable, and capable of satisfactorily performing the required work.

Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required permits, at no additional cost to the Government (if applicable) and scheduling all applicable inspections. All inspections must be signed off on by the COR 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 the Statement of Work must be provided to COR, CS, and CO prior to submission of final invoice. Invoice will be rejected until the required documentation is submitted.

Please refer to Section J for all additional documents.

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

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

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 must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards

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US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements” Manual No. 385-1-1 (free online -https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ )

National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B:

NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program

Most Recent Superintendent’s Compendium

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.

Working in a Federal building or federally controlled indoor workspaces:

In order to take steps to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and to protect the health and safety of all Federal employees, onsite contractors, visitors to Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor workspaces, and other individuals interacting with the Federal workforce, employees under the subject contract who are required to work on site in Federal buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/

C.10 FIRE CONTROL

Contractor's Responsibility for Contractor-Caused Fires. The contractor, whether or not directed by the NPS, shall immediately extinguish, without expense to the Government, all fires on or in the vicinity of the project which are caused by contractor's employees, whether set directly or indirectly as a result of contractor operations. The contractor may be held liable for all damages and costs of additional labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation resulting from fires set or caused by the contractor's employees or resulting from contract operations.

(1) Smoking. Smoking shall not be permitted within the contract area except on surfaced or dirt roads, at landings, within closed vehicles, in camps, or at other posted places, and shall never be allowed while working or traveling on foot.

(2) Storage of Petroleum and Other Highly Flammable Products. Gasoline, oil, grease, or other highly flammable material must be stored either in a separate building used exclusively for such storage, or at a site when all combustible debris and vegetation is cleared away within a radius of 25 feet. Fire extinguishers and/or sand barrels may be required at such locations specified by the NPS when unusually hazardous conditions exist.

(3) Welding. Welding or use of cutting torches will be permitted only in areas that have been cleared or are free of all material capable of carrying fire. Flammable debris and vegetation must be removed from within a minimum of 10 feet radius of all welding and cutting torch operations. A shovel and a 5-gallon standard backpack water container (filled) with handpump attached, shall be immediately available for use in the event of a fire start.

For any hot work (welding, etc.), the contractor shall obtain a Hot Work Permit from the park structural fire coordinator on each day that hot work is to be performed.

C.11 TEMPORARY FACILITIES

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(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: Public toilet facilities are available at Hains Point.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Water and 120V electricity may be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location. 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.12 LANDSCAPE PRESERVATION

During the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

29 CFR 1910 – OSHA General Industry Regulations & Standards 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Construction Industry Regulations & Standards US Army Corps of Engineers “Safety and Health Requirements” Manual No. 385-1-1 (free online -https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ ) National Park Service Occupational Safety and Health Program – Reference Manual 50B - Reference Manual 50B:

NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program Most Recent Superintendent’s Compendium

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.

C.13 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 test pitting at no additional cost to the Government. The contractor shall be responsible for repairing any utilities damaged during construction at no additional cost to the Government.

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C.14 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

The Contractor shall submit for approval an initial practicable graphic construction schedule in PDF format at the preconstruction meeting as described in FAR 52.236-15 – Schedules for Construction Contracts. The Construction Schedule shall be in the form of a Progress Chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of the work schedule for completion by a given date. The Construction Schedule shall be replicated and associated with monetary values and titled Schedule of Values. The Schedule of Values shall be submitted to the COR and CO for review and approval at the preconstruction meeting. The Construction Schedule and Schedule of Values must include at least:

Show the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work.

Show the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the project.

Identify long lead items and Government furnished property (if applicable).

The Contractor must submit updated schedule at least monthly to the COR depicting progress of the work completed to date. The Contractor must notify the COR/CO in writing whenever there are significant departures from the approved Construction Schedule. Any requests to modify the Construction Schedule, in writing to the Contracting Officer with an explanation for the deviation.

C.15 ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by their subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law, including, but not limited to:

Executive Order 12088, 13 October 1978, Federal Compliance with Pollution Control Standards;

Federal Water Pollution Control Act, as amended (33 U.S.C. 1251 ET SEQ);

Clean Air Act as amended (42 U.S.C. Sec 7401 ET SEQ);

Endangered Species Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 1531 ET SEQ);

Toxic Substances Control Act, as amended (15 U.S.C. Sec 2601, ET SEQ);

National Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 470, ET SEQ);

Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 ET SEQ);

Archaeological and Historic Preservation Act, as amended (16 U.S.C. Sec 469, ET SEQ).

Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

C.16 HARARDOUS MATERIALS

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed.

If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas.

Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand

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However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR 1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

C.17 HAZARDOUS MATERIAL IDENTIFICATION

Submit Safety Data Sheet (SDS)’s as required per 29 CFR 1910.1200 as amended. The contractor must provide one digital copy of each SDS for applicable hazardous chemicals used and/or provided in performance of any work under this contract.

C.18 MATERIAL & EQUIPMENT TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

A. Contactor shall have a representative on site to receive material deliveries, and the contractor shall remain responsible for all material deliveries whether their representative is on site at the time of delivery or not.

B. Government-owned equipment is not available for Contractor’s use to accomplish any Work, and Government buildings and other facilities are not available for storage of Contractor’s materials, equipment, and tools.

C. Transport, handle, and store materials and equipment in accordance with the manufacturer’s written instructions, and in a secure manner.

D. Store products that are subject to damage by the elements, under cover in a weathertight enclosure above ground, with ventilation adequate to prevent condensation. Protect liquids from freezing.

E. Promptly remove from the project site any materials or equipment that are damaged or are otherwise unsuitable.

F. Additional Permitting, fees, and coordination may be required working within the limits of Washington, DC.

Additional restrictions may be imposed due to unforeseen events or security threats in Washington, DC.

C.19 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

A. Designate in writing a single person to oversee and manage on-site quality control activities.

B. The Contractor is responsible for quality control of all project work including any sub-contracted work, and to submit thorough documentation that work fully complies with the construction documents and project permits.

C. Quality control processes include but are not limited to proactively:

1. Ensuring compliance with the construction documents and project permits.

2. Make vertical work plumb and make horizontal work level.

3. Managing specialty subcontractors.

4. Reviewing and processing samples, mock-ups, shop drawings and other construction submittals.

5. Ensuring that the workers have the appropriate expertise and proper equipment to perform the work.

6. Effectively utilizing third-party sampling & testing services (typically for earthwork gradation, compaction, concrete & asphalt testing, welding, pile driving and other specialty inspections).

7. Initialing timely reviews and corrective actions to substrates prior to proceeding with subsequent work.

8. Timely involvement of industry specialists such as manufacturer representatives.

9. Managing system commissioning.

10. Conceal pipes, ducts, and wiring in finished areas unless otherwise indicated, and maintain headroom clearance of 96” in occupied spaces and 90” in unoccupied spaces.

11. Training NPS personnel in system operation & maintenance.

12. Timely involvement of local authorities having jurisdiction.

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13. Load-Limits: Heavy equipment operated on NPS roads and parking areas shall comply with highway-legal load limits unless explicitly approved otherwise.

D. Field-verify all dimensions and conditions prior to performing the work. Notify the COR of any conflicts.

E. Improvements shall be constructed in accordance with the product manufacturer’s written instructions and standards.

F. Welding shall be performed by licensed welders and in compliance with American Welding Society recommended practices, structurally sound, and shall be neat in appearance.

G. Any work that must be performed by a licensed/certified technician (i.e. Electricians, Plumbers, HVAC

Technicians, etc.) shall be performed by state-licensed/certified technicians. The applicable state-license/certification must be from the State where the work is performed, not exceptions.

H. All, telecommunication (included telephone, data, radio, TV, similar) systems shall be installed and comply with current NPS Policy – if applicable.

C.20 DAMAGES

The Contractor shall assume all risks of injury to persons or property in connection with the performance of work under this contract shall indemnify and save harmless the Government against all claims, causes of action, cost and expense, because of bodily injuries, death, or damages to Property arising from all work activities of the Contractor.

C.21 CONSTRUCTION/PROJECT MANAGER

The contractor shall provide a responsible Construction/Project Manager to represent the contractor in all matters pertaining to work under this contract. The Construction/Project Manager shall have the responsibility of overall supervision, quality control, cost estimating and be responsible for the management of all ongoing work. The Construction/Project Manager must be available in person, by telephone, or radio to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The response from the Project Manager must be within 1 hours after receiving the notification and should be in the same means as the request. Written follow up notification (via email is acceptable) must be provided to COR/POC within 24 hours, which confirms response.

The proposed Construction/Project Manager must be included in response to solicitation and must be the Construction/Project Manager responsible for the Contract after award throughout performance. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the Construction/Project Manager, the contractor must notify the COR and CO in writing within 3 business days of the proposed change, or as soon as possible if the departure was unplanned or unexpected.

C.22 SITE SUPERINTENDENT

The Contractor shall 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 Construction/Project Manager.

The site superintendent must be onsite for at least three (3) hours per workday. When they are not on site, they must be available by telephone, radio or other means of communication in order to respond to any and all problems during normal working hours. The response from the Site Superintendent must be within 1 hour after receiving the notification and should be in the same means as the request.

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.

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Executed Contract Contract Drawings Contract Specifications Quality Control Plan – (up to date) As-Built Drawing – (up to date) if required Modifications

This file shall be maintained and available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

The proposed site superintendent must be included in response to the solicitation and must be the site superintendent responsible for the contract after award throughout performance. If during the term of this contract, the contractor changes or replaces the site superintendent, the contractor must notify the COR and CO in writing within 3 business days of the proposed change, or as soon as possible if the departure was unplanned or unexpected.

C.23 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR CONTRACTOR AND PRODUCT INSTALLATION

The contractor is required to:

Comply with the most current federal and national codes (including amendments, changes, and updates), which include but are not limited to:

o 2021 National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) Fire Code o 2020 NFPA 70 National Electrical Code (NEC) o Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) o 2021 International Building Code o 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) o 2021 International Plumbing Code (IPC) o 2021 International Mechanical Code (IMC) o 2021 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

All local and state requirements, which may include inspections and licensing requirements for specific trades.

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.

Adhere to specific NPS site/location requirements that are operate under additional guidance and regulations specific to a NPS Location in addition to the Federal Acquisition Regulations and other Federal Regulations. These include but are not limited to:

o Superintendent’s Compendium’s - which supplement Title 36 of the Code of Federal Regulations and other US Code and CFR Titles that apply to areas managed by the National Park Service with park-specific regulations related to park management. Check each Park Service Website to locate Superintendent’s Compendium if not stated.

o NPS NAMA Structural Fire Management Plan.

o Directors Orders - Director's Orders and Related Documents/NPS Office of Policy – which can have an impact on work performed such as NPS Occupational Safety and Health Program Reference Manual (RM) 50B.

Provide and install equipment, systems, etc. per manufacturer’s installation guidance.

C.24 SUBMITTALS

A. Definition: Submittals – are documents, samples, and other information that must be delivered to the CO and/or COR on a project before work even starts on a project. The NPS further defines Submittals as:

1. Action Submittals – are those that typical require some kind of action before any can proceed (i.e. Product Submittals, Safety Plan, Construction Schedules, Differing Site Conditions, etc.

2. Information Submittals - are those that typically require no action to proceed (i.e. Certificate of Insurance, Performance and Payment Bonds, Informational RFI’s, etc.

https://npspolicy.nps.gov/DOrders.cfm

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B. Submittals may be in the form of digital documentation and/or actual physical samples as indicated.

C. All submittals must be submitted on the NPS - CM-16 form, and the CM-16 form must be filled out correctly with all the blocks completed as appropriate. If submittals are submitted without the CM-16 form, they will be rejected until submitted on correct form. This requirement for a CM-16 also applies if the Contractor provides submittals through ProCore or similar Project Management System, other than email.

D. Salient characteristics of the materials proposed for use shall be clearly identified in the submittal and must match the salient characteristics as stated in Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawings and/or other documentation. The Project Manager must certify that he has reviewed the submittal and has determined that the submittal is in full compliance with the requirements of the Contract. Any illegible, incomplete, or uncertified submittals will be rejected.

E. Submittals shall be approved by the CO and/or COR prior to any work being performed or materials being delivered to the job site. The Contractor shall be responsible for all costs incurred and not subject to Government reimbursement on products/materials that were ordered or for any work that was performed if the submittals were rejected

F. The Contractor is responsible for timely submission of all submittals, which typically begins with in ten calendar days after award. The Government may not provide for contract period of performance extension requests if they are contractor delays in starting and continuing with the submittal process and it pushes the schedule and/or delivery dates out.

G. Once the submittals have been received, allow no more than 14 calendar days for the Government to review submittals, unless otherwise indicated elsewhere. The submittals may be marked on the CM-16 as “Approved”, “Approved with Notations”, or “Disapproved – Resubmit” for Action Submittals. Informational Submittals will be marked on the CM-16 as either “Accept” or “Reject”. A copy of the submittal will be provided through the same medium in which it was received from the CO and/or COR.

H. Contractor must provide correct submittals on their first attempt. If Submittals are marked “Disapproved- Resubmit” or “Reject” the Contractor has 3 business days to resubmit corrected submittals, unless another time frame is agreed to in writing.

1. The Government will then have an additional 14 calendar days to review corrected submittals, each time they require correction and resubmission.

2. Submittals that are marked “Disapproved-Resubmit” or “Reject” more than once shall not be grounds for the contractor to request a contract time extension.

I. If the Contractor repeatedly provides submittals that are either marked “Disapproved-Resubmit” or “Reject” on more than 3 submittals, or repeatedly does not correct or address ALL of the noted corrections, errors, etc. on “Disapproved-Resubmit” or “Reject” submittals will result in the contractor being marked with a lower Past Performance Rating in CPARS. The Contractor must ensure that the submittals are correct on the first attempt as best as possible.

J. Review of submittals, and corrections or comments made during the review, does not relieve the Contractor from compliance with the requirements of this Contract.

C.25 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

The contractor must comply with the Agricultural Act of 2014; the Food, Conservation and Energy Act of 2008 (FCEA), 7

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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 Adhesives – 24% Minimum BioBased Content Blast Media – 94% Minimum BioBased Content Cleaning Tools – 22% Minimum BioBased Content Corrosion Preventatives – 53% Minimum BioBased Content Electronic Components Cleaners – 91% Minimum BioBased Content Epoxy Systems – 23% Minimum BioBased Content Exterior Paints and Coatings – 83% Minimum BioBased Content Greases – Multipurpose – 72% Minimum BioBased Content Hand Cleaners and Sanitizers – Hand Cleaners – 64% Minimum BioBased Content Hand Cleaners and Sanitizers – Hand Sanitizers – 73% Minimum BioBased Content Industrial Cleaners – 41% 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 Intermediates – Paint and Coating Components – 22% Minimum BioBased Content Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers – Corrosion Removers - 71% Minimum BioBased Content Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers – Other Metal Cleaners – 56% Minimum BioBased Content Microbial Cleaning Products – Wastewater Maintenance Products – 44% Minimum BioBased Content Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum BioBased Content Multipurpose Cleaners – 56% Minimum BioBased Content Multipurpose Lubricants – 88% Minimum BioBased Content Paint Removers – 41% Minimum BioBased Content Parts Wash Solutions – 65% Minimum Biobased Content Powder Coatings – 34% Minimum Biobased Content Sorbents – 89% Minimum BioBased Content Surface Guards, Molding, and Trim – 26% Minimum BioBased Content Wastewater Systems Coatings – 47% Minimum Biobased Content Water and Wastewater Treatment Chemicals – 87% Minimum Biobased Content

For more information including definition of terms with regard to the Department of Agriculture Biobased Program go to:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

C.26 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:

Bid Schedule - Schedule in the contract, which contains a listing and description of construction items, quantities, units of https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml

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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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) – Equipment used by workers that protect against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

Quality Control - Actions taken by a contractor to carry out a written Quality Control Plan to ensure the performance of contracted services meet the SOW and Specifications.

Quality Control Plan - A written document created by the contractor outlining the specific actions the contractor will take to ensure the performance of contracted services meet the requirements contained within the SOW and Specifications.

Quality Assurance - Actions taken by the Government to assure contracted services meet all SOW and Specification requirements.

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