Sol_140P3023R0011.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)

0040605438

NPS, NCR - Regional Contracting

Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Anne Washington DC 20242-0001

PCR

Kimberley Greist (202) 897-7403

1x 02/06/2023

140P3023R0011

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

Part I - The Schedule

Part II - Contract Clauses

Part III - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments, including:

Attachment 1 - Pricing Schedule (excel template)

Attachment 2 - Scope of Work

Attachment 3 - Thomas House System Engineering Drawings and Component Specs

Attachment 4 - Wage Determination MD20230042 01.06.2023

Attachment 5 - Daily Construction Log Form

Attachment 6 - Experience Form

Attachment 7 - Subcontracting Percentage Worksheet

Attachment 8 - CAAC Letter 2020-4 - Deviation to Eliminate Hard Copy Original

Documents, Signatures, Notarization, seals on Bonds

Attachment 9 - Vaccination Certification Notification to DOI Contractors

Attachment 10 - Certification of Vaccination Form - expires 2-28-25

Attachment 11 - Construction Contract Administration information per FAR 36.211

Part IV - Representations and Instructions

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.)

10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

03/15/2023

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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DOI, NPS, NCR - Regional Contractin Acquisition Management Division

1100 Ohio Drive SW Contracting Annex Washington DC 20242-0001

PCR

Anale Young

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

Continued...

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

140P3023R0011

National Park Service - National Capital Area -

Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO): As described in the Solicitation, Scope of Work and attachments, the contractor shall replace all existing interior black iron piping with

High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe; provide new heat and circulation pumps, control panel(s) and all other necessary and ancillary components;

drain and flush the geothermal HVAC system;

check, test, and place system in proper operation in the interior of Thomas House at Monocacy

National Battlefield Park.

Delivery: 09/30/2023

Delivery Location Code: 0009060169

NPS, Monocacy NB

4632 Araby Church

Frederick MD 21704 US

Period of Performance: 04/10/2023 to 09/30/2023

00010 Rehabilitate Interior Thomas House Geothermal

Piping (FY23)

Product/Service Code: J041

Product/Service Description: MAINT/REPAIR/REBUILD

OF EQUIPMENT- REFRIGERATION, AIR CONDITIONING,

AND AIR CIRCULATING EQUIPMENT

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR):

Vincent Gentilcore, Vincent_gentilcore@nps.gov

Contract Specialist (CS): Kim Greist, kim_greist@partner.nps.gov

Contracting Officer (CO): Anale Young, anale_young@nps.gov

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED

140P3023R0011

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule

A Solicitation/Contract Form/Table of Contents 1

B Supplies/Services 3

C Specifications 6

D Packaging and Marking 21

E Inspection and Acceptance 21

F Deliveries or Performance 22

G Contract Administration Data 23

H Special Contract Requirements 28

PART II – Contract Clauses

I Contract Clauses 32

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

J List of Attachments 39

PART IV – Representations and Instructions

K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 40

L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 49

M Evaluation Factors for Award 62

SECTION B Continued – Pricing Schedule

National Park Service - National Capital Area

Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO)

4632 Araby Church Rd

Frederick, Maryland 21704

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 $250,000 and $400,000

Item No. Description/Task Grouping Unit of Measure Unit Price Price

1 Mobilization and Demobilization Lump Sum -$ -$

2 Dispose of Existing Circulation water Lump Sum -$ -$

3 Remove Existing Pipe Lump Sum -$ -$

4 Clean Closed Loop System (filter, neutralizer, inhibitor) Lump Sum -$ -$

5 Install Heat Pumps Each -$ -$

6 Install Circulation Pumps and Control Panel Each -$ -$

7 Install new HDPE Piping and Ancillary Components Lump Sum -$ -$

8 Refill System Lump Sum -$ -$

9 Operational Status Lump Sum -$ -$

10 Other Materials Lump Sum -$ -$

11 General Requirements Lump Sum -$ -$

SUBTOTAL -$

14 Overhead Lump Sum -$ -$

15 Profit Lump Sum -$ -$

16 Bonds Lump Sum -$ -$

TOTAL -$

Project: Rehabilitate Interior Thomas House Geothermal Piping

NPS Park: Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO)

Pricing Schedule

SECTION C - SPECIFICATIONS

C.0 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.1 BACKGROUND

As defined by the park’s Foundation Document, “The purpose of Monocacy National Battlefield is to preserve the breastworks, earthworks, walls, and other defenses and shelters used by the Confederate and Union armies on July

9, 1864, as well as the buildings, roads, and outlines of the battlefield; to commemorate the Battle of Monocacy;

and to provide opportunities for visitors to understand and appreciate the significance of the Battle of Monocacy within the full context of the Civil War and US History”. For more general information visit the park’s website at: For more detailed and general information visit the park’s website at: Monocacy National Battlefield (U.S.

National Park Service) (nps.gov)

Historic and non-historic structures are critical to operations that preserve and interpret Monocacy Battlefield.

Repair to critical systems must protect building elements and is pivotal to maintaining and preserving these structures. While the Thomas House is in a good state of repair, the HVAC system has exceeded it useful lifecycle on certain elements and requires replacement to avert possible failure and/or resource damage

C.2 PURPOSE

Monocacy National Battlefield, in Frederick, MD seeks a licensed HVAC and/or licensed plumber contractor, with a minimum of 5 years of industry experience working specifically on geothermal HVAC closed loop piping.

This requirement is for piping that is not in the ground but located in the interior of Thomas House. The contractor will replace existing interior piping with High-density polyethylene (HDPE) pipe. Note this is an existing geothermal system and all work will be located in the interior of Thomas House where the current piping and system components are accessible in an underground basement with approximately 5 feet of clearance.

Contracted services for this requirement include draining the system, removing the old circulation water, flushing the system to get out existing contaminants and refilling the system with properly mixed water and chemical solution (40 percent glycol). Existing piping must be properly removed without damage to the HVAC system and new HDPE properly installed on all interior sections. New circulation pumps will be furnished and plumbed to the new HDPE piping. All valves, solenoids or any additional or ancillary equipment that is in the current loop system will be re-plumbed to the new HDPE pipe. All existing heat pumps will be replaced in accordance with engineering drawing recommendations with ‘in-kind’ units. The new system needs to have the same configuration as the existing engineering drawings, which NPS will provide. Once the new interior piping and components have been installed and reconnected to the existing outside geothermal wells, the entire system will need to be checked, tested, and placed in proper operation. It is anticipated the HVAC system will be off during rehabilitation activities. Overall safety, consultation, communication, and teamwork are critical.

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It is strongly recommended that the contractor visit and inspect the site to verify all estimated quantities, existing conditions, and to observe the complexities of conducting HVAC operations in a potentially occupied historic access-controlled Government facility. Contract modifications and price adjustments will not be granted based on conditions that could be determined prior to award at the pre-proposal site visit offered by the Government.

C.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE / DELIVERY DATE

The Delivery Date is 120 Calendar Days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) is issued. Note there will be a Period of Performance End Date included in the award, only because the system requires us to have one. The actual performance is 120 Calendar Days after NTP is issued.

Documents Required before and for the Pre-Construction Meeting are highlighted below. It is anticipated the Notice to Proceed will be issued at the Pre-Construction Meeting or shortly thereafter.

Document Description Due

1 Bid Bond @ 20% of bid price With Proposal

2 Performance and Payment Bonds 10 days after award

3 Certificate of Insurance (COI) 10 days after award

4 SF-1413 for each prime subcontractor 14 days after award

5 Designation Letter for Superintendent and Alternate 14 days after award

6 Site Specific Safety Plan 18 days after award

7 Waste Management/Hazardous Material Plan 18 days after award

8 Quality Control Plan 21 days after award

9 Construction Schedule At pre-construction meeting

10 Schedule of Values At pre-construction meeting

11 Product and Material Data Ongoing with long lead time items first

12 Daily Work Logs Weekly

13 Certified Payroll on WH-347 Weekly

14 Release of Claims DI-137 With Final Invoice

15 Warranty Letter With Final Invoice

C.4 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All specific details, requirements, and drawings are listed in Section J and are considered part of the overall requirements, in addition to everything stated in Section A-J on the award, and K-M in the solicitation. (e.g., the project Scope of Work is listed as Attachment 1 in Section J).

C.5 GOVERNMENT PROVIDED INFORMATION

For this requirement, the Government will provide the following:

• Quality Assurance

• Inspections and Government Acceptance

• Daily Work Log Template

• CM 16 Submittal Form

• SF1413 form for Subcontractors

• Price Schedule Template

• Davis Bacon Act Wage Determination

• Engineering Drawings and/or Specifications as stated

• Electricity at site, up to 20A, 120V

• Storage of materials and tools

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.

• 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 various sections and specifications 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 GENERAL PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Monocacy National Battlefield (MONO) - Thomas House

4632 Araby Church Road

Frederick, Maryland 21704

Geothermal repair operations shall be conducted between the hours of 6:30 am to 4:00 pm ET, Monday –

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. Access to some areas may be limited at times due to scheduled or unscheduled events.

No Work shall take place 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 – Second Monday in October

Veteran’s Day – November 11th

Thanksgiving Day – Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day – December 25th

Additional No Workday – Battle Anniversary July 11th

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 or that may be added at the discretion of any Presidential

Administration and implemented by the DOI.

C.8 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 and stated in the contract and its attachments.

C.9 RECYCLING AND DISPOSAL OF REFUSE

Except for 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.10 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

• 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 (Superintendent's Compendium - Monocacy National Battlefield

(U.S. National Park Service) (nps.gov)

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 https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-Publications/Engineer-Manuals/ https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/subjects/policy/upload/RM-50B_Contents.pdf?msclkid=621da23cc59111ec9bbf5daecf70f928 https://www.nps.gov/nama/learn/management/superintendent-s-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm https://www.nps.gov/mono/learn/management/superintendents-compendium.htm buildings or Federally controlled indoor worksites must comply with requirements located at https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/overview/

C.11 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.

C.12 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 not be provided by the Government.

(c) WATER, AND ELECTRICITY: Electricity (up to 20A, 120V) will be available at no cost to the Contractor, depending on the location. Water will not be readily available; the contractor shall provide these services as needed to perform the required work.

(d) TELEPHONE: Cell phone or wireless access may or may not be available at the construction site.

C.13 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 https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.saferfederalworkforce.gov%2Foverview%2F&data=05%7C01%7CCraig_Madison%40nps.gov%7C017321ae3ce54b2e4c0b08da482089d1%7C0693b5ba4b184d7b9341f32f400a5494%7C0%7C0%7C637901601831734573%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000%7C%7C%7C&sdata=vS0Y1s9ZuYGaL%2BfGyy9vfOMdP5VDFAL1SffEADbd3qQ%3D&reserved=0 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, bitumens, 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. Temporary Erosion and Sedimentation Control: Provide effective erosion control measures to prevent soil erosion and discharge of soil-bearing water runoff at the earliest feasible stage of construction. Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order. Promptly stop work in area(s) of any ineffective erosion control measures.

D. Tree and Plant Protection: Install temporary fencing located outside the drip line of trees to protect from damage from construction operations. Protect the tree root systems from damage, flooding, and erosion.

E. Dust: Utilize effective means to prevent generation of wind-borne dust (typically watering or application of other approved dust control measures) and to prevent sediment from leaving the work site and/or entering storm sewers and water bodies. Method must be approved by the COR.

G. Damage: Protect adjacent vegetation, property, structures, and improvements from damage.

H. Hazardous Materials: Perform any hazardous materials work in strict accordance with governing hazardous materials regulations. Workers shall be knowledgeable and well trained in the handling of project-specific hazardous materials.

I. Spill Control: Provide effective spill containment measures at the earliest feasible stage of construction.

Regularly inspect and maintain the measures in effective working order.

C.14 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.

C.15 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 bi-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.16 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.17 PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURAL RESOURCES

A. Public Law 93-291, May 24, 1974, provides for the preservation of scientific, prehistorical, and archeological data

(including relics and specimens) which might otherwise be lost due to alteration of terrain because of any Federal construction project.

B. The Contractor agrees that should any contractor employee, in the performance of this contract, discover evidence of possible scientific, prehistorical, historical, cultural, or archeological data the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location.

C. Immediately stop work if paleontological, archaeological, or historical remains (including burials or skeletal material) are encountered, until work is permitted to resume by written order from the CO. the contractor must notify the CO and COR in writing within 24 hours of first discovery. The notification must indicate time of discovery, the nature of the findings and location. The CO and/or COR will notify the Regional Archaeologist, so the provisions of 36 CFR 800.7 (Resources Discovered During Construction) and other relevant laws are followed. Work in other areas may proceed as approved by the CO.

D. Where appropriate by reason of discovery, the CO may order delays in the time of performance and/or changes in the work. If such delays and/or changes are ordered, the time of performance and contract price shall be adjusted in accordance with the applicable clauses in the Contract Clauses Section of this contract which are incorporated by reference at the Task Order Level.

E. The Contractor must insert this requirement in all subcontracts which involve the performance of work on the terrain of the site.

C.18 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 pressure can crumble, pulverize, or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation, or coating. Non-friable asbestos containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use.

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.19 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.20 NOXIOUS WEED/SPECIES/PATHOGEN CONTROL

A. Wash any equipment (and transport trucks) at an approved site prior to entering the project area. This is particularly important when transporting material or equipment from relatively distant areas.

B. Ensure and submit documentation that any straw bales and seed mixes are certified “weed-free” and if feasible, are from the local area; submit documentation.

C. Any floating silt screens or similar construction aids shall be brand new (unused) or have been newly washed and disinfected; submit documentation.

D. Comply with any other specific protocol required by the station to minimize potential introduction of invasive species such as rodents or plants that could be transported by equipment, materials, personnel, or food products.

C.21 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.22 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.

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.23 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.24 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.25 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.

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.26 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

• 2022 NFPA 12 – Standard on Carbon Dioxide Extinguishing Systems

• 2022 NFPA 13 – Standard for the Installation of Sprinkler Systems

• 2022 NFPA 72 – National Fire Alarm and Signaling Code

• 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 Residential Code (IRC) o 2021 International Code Council (ICC) Performance Code for Buildings and Facilities (ICCPC) 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 and indicated above in Section C.10 to locate Superintendent’s Compendium if not stated.

o Directors Orders - Director's Orders and Related Documents/NPS Office of Policy – which can have an impact on work performed.

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

C.27 SUBMITTALS

C.5.6 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 that project. The NPS further defines Submittals as:

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

2. Information Submittals - those that typically require no action to proceed (Informational RFI’s, etc.)

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 blocks completed as appropriate. If submittals are submitted without the CM-16 form, they will be rejected until submitted on the correct form. Multiple submittals may be listed on a single

CM-16 submittal 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 the Scope of Work, Specifications, Drawings and/or other documentation. The project manager must certify that s/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 within ten

(10) calendar days after award. The Government may not provide for contract period of performance extension requests if there are contractor delays in starting and continuing with the submittal process and it pushes the schedule and/or delivery dates out.

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

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.

I. The Government will then have an additional 14 calendar days to review corrected submittals, each time they require correction and resubmission. Submittals that are marked “Disapproved-Resubmit” or

“Reject” more than once shall not be grounds for the contractor to request a contract time extension.

J. 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, it 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.

K. 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.28 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 Curing Agents – 59% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete Repair Materials – 23% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70% Minimum BioBased Content

• Concrete and Asphalt Release Fluids – 87% Minimum BioBased Content

• Diesel Fuel Additives – 90% Minimum BioBased…