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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

CODE

6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

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a. Sealed offers in original and

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.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

NEGOTIATED (RFP) REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

SEALED BID (IFB) INVITATION FOR BID

9. FOR

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DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO 1234 Market Street, 20th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

0044014506

PNC

Brian McCabe 2023397772

08/10/2026

09/04/2026

10 90 Section C.4

Section B - Schedule

Section C - Scope of Work

Attachment 1 - Specifications - Revised 8.3.2026

Attachment 2 - Drawings 2025 07 18

Sections D-I -Terms and Conditions

Solicitation Only

Sections K-M

1 70

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 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

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AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

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

31c. DATE

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31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (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.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

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copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

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

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

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

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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NUMBER

DATE.

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

National Park Service Northeast Regional Contracting South/Philadelphia MABO 1234 Market Street, 20th Floor Philadelphia PA 19107

PNC

Brian McCabe

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGES

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

QUANTITY

(C)

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

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Independence National Historical Park (INDE) -

Exterior Painting and Restoration - Merchant's

Exchange Building

100% Small Business Set-Aside - Firm-Fixed

Price

Delivery: 90 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0011283495

NPS, Independence NHP

Independence Natl. Hist. Park

143 S. 3rd. Street

Philadelphia PA 19106 US

Period of Performance: 09/30/2026 to

09/29/2027

00010 Base Items - Carpentry Repairs, Bird Netting

Replacement, Glazing, Paint Exterior Railings and Light Fixtures East Elevation, Exterior

Wood Painting and Preparation, Sealant

Replacement and Base Lead Paint Testing

Product/Service Code: Z2QA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR

PRIVATE)

00020 Optional Item 1 - Cupola Restoration (Subject to the Availability of Funding)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 30

Product/Service Code: Z2QA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR

PRIVATE)

00030 Optional Item 2 - Lead Based Paint Remediation

(Subject to Availability of Funding)

(Option Line Item)

Anticipated Exercise Date 30

Product/Service Code: Z2QA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF RESTORATION OF REAL PROPERTY (PUBLIC OR

PRIVATE)

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED

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SECTION A - TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION DESCRIPTION PAGE

PART I – The Schedule A Solicitation/Contract Form 1 B Schedule of Items 5 C Specifications/Drawings 6 D Packaging and Marking 19 E Inspection and Acceptance 19 F Deliveries or Performance 20 G Contract Administration Data 21 H Special Contract Requirements 27

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 31

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 47

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 48 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 56 M Evaluation Factors for Award 66

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SECTION B – SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

19.

ITEM

NO.

20.

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

21.

QTY

22.

UNIT OF

MEASURE

23.

UNIT

PRICE

24.

TOTAL

Base Items

00010 Carpentry Repairs 1 Lump Sum $ $ Bird Netting 1 Lump Sum $ $ Glazing 1 Lump Sum $ $ Paint Exterior Metal Railings and Light Fixtures at East Elevation

1 Lump Sum $ $

Exterior Wood Painting and Preparation 1 Lump Sum $ $

Sealant Replacement 1 Lump Sum $ $ Base Lead Paint Testing 1 Lump Sum $ $

Base Items Total $ Optional Item (Subject to Availability of Funding)

00020 Optional Item 1 – Cupola Restoration 1 Lump Sum $ $

00030 Optional Item 2 – Lead based paint remediation 1 Lump Sum $ $

Optional Items Total $ Base and Optional Items Total $

Note - the Requirement is being solicited under the Revolutionary FAR Updates (RFO) - Simplified Acquisition Procedures under RFO FAR 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Products and Commercial Services, which now includes Construction, as authorized by RFO FAR 12.200 (b). The requirement also includes original Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) that have not been implemented by the DOI under the RFO.

Note for Optional Item 2 – Assume full Lead Paint remediation is required for quote pricing for Optional Item 2, but actual pricing may be reduced at request of Government after award based on results of lead paint testing required in the base item it lead paint is not found in all locations of the lead paint testing. For example, the full price of Optional Item 2 will be evaluated, and will be included in the award; however, if Optional Item 1 is not exercised or included in the award, the Government will request a reduced price for Optional Item 2, because any lead paint remediation will not be required for this location.

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SECTION C – SCOPE OF WORK

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 National Park System currently has 433 units (often referred to as parks), covering more than 85 million acres in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and US territories.

The NPS also has more than 150 related areas that are linked in importance and purpose to places managed directly by the National Park Service by preserving important segments of the nation's natural and cultural heritage. They are designated by acts of Congress or by the Secretary of the Interior (affiliated areas). The majority of related areas are not units of the National Park Service and are managed by other government agencies or non-government organizations and landowners. The National Park Service is involved in related areas by directly managing the entire or sections of a related area, or by providing technical or financial assistance.

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 – Business Service Contracting Division (BSCD) – Contracting Operations – Northeast Region – Philadelphia MABO. The NPS – BSCD-Northeast issues contracts through the Federal Acquisition Regulation’s (FAR) for supplies, services, construction, A&E for Northeast Regional Parks only.

C.1 INDEPENDENCE NATIONAL HISTORICAL PARK (INDE)

Independent National Historical Park (INDE) is a park that represents the founding ideals of the nation and preserves national and international symbols of freedom and democracy, located in Philadelphia, PA. INDE is the home of the Liberty Bell Center, which houses the famous Liberty Bell. The Liberty Bell cracked with its first ring and later became a symbol of liberty in the 19th century.

INDE is also home to Independence Square, which includes the notable Independence Hall and Congress Hall.

Congress Hall was the home to the U.S. Congress from 1790 to 1800 when Philadelphia served as the temporary capital of the United States. Independence Hall, is the location where both The Declaration of Independence and US Constitution were debated and signed and is also designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Besides the two most notable structures stated above, you can visit the Old City Hall which was the home to the Supreme Court from 1791-1800, the Merchants’ Exchange Building, Franklin Court Sites, Declaration House where Thomas Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence and Washington Square to name a few. INDE also includes several gardens that you can walk through and enjoy, including the 18th Century Garden, Rose Garden, Magnolia Garden and the Benjamin Rush Garden. For more information, please visits INDE’s website at:

Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National Park Service)

C.2 PURPOSE

The Department of the Interior (DOI) on behalf of the National Park Service (NPS) – Contracting Operations – Philadelphia Major Acquisition Business Office (MABO) is seeking one (1) contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, personal protection equipment, and support equipment incidental for the Painting and Restoration work at the Merchant’s Exchange Building and Independence National Historical Park (INDE).

https://www.nps.gov/inde/index.htm

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A. Base item work consists of:

1. Carpentry Repairs

2. Bird Netting Replacement

3. Glazing

4. Paint Exterior Railings and Light Fixtures east elevation

5. Exterior Wood Painting and Preparation

6. Sealant Replacement

7. Base Lead Paint Testing

B. Optional/Additive Items work consists of (Subject to Availability of Funding):

1. Optional Item 1 – Cupola Restoration

2. Optional Item 2 – Lead based paint remediation

C. Reference Section C.3 – Special Project Specification below and the Section J – Attachment for specific Project Requirements, in addition to what is included in Section C of this Document.

C.3 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

All work shall be performed in accordance with the special project specifications and this Section C.

• Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026

• Attachment 2 – Drawings 2025 07 18

C.4 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance is 90 days after issuance of full Not-to-Proceed (NTP). The full NTP start date is based on actual mobilization date which will be established after submittals are approved. A partial NTP may be issued at the request of the COR and/or Contractor for the submittal process after award but will not count towards the 90 days for the full NTP. If not requested, contractor shall assume submittal process begins immediately after award.

C.5 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Independence National Historical Park Merchants Exchange Building 143 S. 3rd Street Philadelphia, PA 19106

Hours of Operation: Work shall be performed between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, federal holidays excluded, unless authorized by the COR in writing. Specific hours may be determined at award. If the NPS determines that the safety of visitors is threatened by the Contractor’s operations, all or part of the Contractor’s operations may be suspended until agreement is reached on additional safety measures and precautions. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this PWS when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.

Additional requirements applicable to both locations

A. Do not execute operations during:

1) Federal holidays, unless otherwise agreed to in advance by Park.

2) Weekends, unless otherwise authorized by Park.

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3) Official ceremonies.

4) “Freedom Week” the week before and after Fourth of July

B. Weekend Hours: Do not perform Work, unless authorized by Government.

1) Request authorization 72 hours in advance, minimum, in writing.

C. Holiday Hours: Do not perform Work, unless authorized by Government.

1) Request authorization 72 hours in advance, minimum, in writing.

These are the following observed Federal Holidays:

New Year’s Day – January 1st

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

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

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

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

C.6 GENERAL PERFORMANCE/PROJECT REQUIREMENTS

A. Contractor shall apply all paint using brush applications only, no spray application allowed.

B. Nonsmoking Building:

1. Smoking is not permitted inside or upon structure or within 25 feet of entrances, operable windows, or outdoor-air intakes.

2. No litter from smoking shall be present on, near or adjacent to the Site.

3. Areas where smoking is allowed shall be at a location directed and approved by Government.

C. Controlled Substances:

1. Use of controlled substances within the existing building is not permitted.

D. Park Security:

1. Special security requirements for the Project(s) maybe required and will be announced at the Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction meetings (when required).

E. Additional Restrictions:

1. Photographs, social media posts, online content, or any form of communication is strictly prohibited regarding all aspects of this requirement unless authorized in writing by the COR.

C.7 SAFETY

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1. Conduct all operations and procedures in a manner to ensure the safety for all and to minimize inconveniences.

a. Methods shall be compliant with OSHA and other applicable regulations, including State and local bodies having jurisdiction.

b. Deliver to Government:

i. Schedule for safety meetings.

ii. Project specific emergency response plan.

iii. Project specific accident prevention plan.

iv. Possess first aid equipment on site, and other areas as required.

v. Provide necessary safety equipment on site to perform the construction activities as required by regulation.

2. Safety Meetings: Contractor shall conduct documented daily safety meetings.

3. Addition, during the execution of this contract, the Contractor must conform to the rules and regulations, as amended and as set forth by:

• 29 CFR 1926 – OSHA Safety and Health Regulations Construction (all applicable parts), specifically, but not limited to the following:

o Subpart D – 1926.62 – Lead o Subpart L – Scaffolds o Subpart M – Fall Protection o Subpart X – Stairways and Ladders o Subpart Z – Toxic and Hazardous Substances

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

• Most Recent Superintendents Compendiums as amended:

o INDE - Superintendent's Compendium - Independence National Historical Park (U.S. National

Park Service)

• All Contractor or employee conduct is subject to park rules and regulations concerning: littering, wildlife harassment, collecting, resource damage and other topics as specified for the NPS in the Code of Federal Regulations title 36 (eCFR :: 36 CFR Part 2 -- Resource Protection, Public Use and Recreation).

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

• 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.

• A temporary security fence (on footers) may be installed to prevent access to excavated areas, construction areas, and/or storage area only after written approval of COR/POC.

• Reference Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026 for additional requirements to what is stated herein, specifically Section 01 35 23 – Safety Requirements

C.8 FIRE PREVENTION AND PROTECTION

• Any accidental fire starts shall be reported immediately to COR and/or INDE Fire Management Fire Management. Should the fire exceed the size of a campfire and threaten workers safety, the contractor should depart the area and call 911 or INDE Fire Management Fire Management immediately.

• Hazard Control: Take all necessary precautions to prevent fire during construction. Keep flammable substances or materials at a safe distance from use of volatile or noxious substances.

• Smoking is prohibited in the work areas in sites designated for the contractor’s use. Designate a space away from the work area be used for smoking. Cigarette butts must be disposed of properly.

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• Protection Equipment Required: Furnish a minimum of one extinguisher for each 1,500 square feet of area or major fraction thereof and a sufficient number to meet the requirement that a travel distance from any workstation to the nearest extinguisher shall not exceed 75 feet. Fire extinguisher shall be of type and size appropriate for the work but no less than 10lb.

• Compliance with applicable requirements not stated above, but included in Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026.

C.9 EQUIPMENT LIMITATIONS

A. All equipment must meet all federal OSHA, state and local safety requirements and must be properly licensed.

B. The name or logo of the contractor must be clearly displayed on all trucks used on the job.

C. The following load restrictions shall not be exceeded:

Single Units Gross Vehicle Weight

2 axles 40,000 lbs. (18,100 kg) 3 axles 48,000 lbs. (21,800 kg) 4 axles 52,000 lbs. (23,600 kg)

Combination Units Gross Vehicle Weight

3 axles 57,000 lbs. (25,900 kg) 4 axles 62,000 lbs. (28,100 kg) 5 or more axles 66,000 lbs. (29,900 kg)

C.10 EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS

A. All equipment/tools shall only be used within the limits of the manufacture’s recommendations.

B. Contractor may use heavy equipment, cranes, aerial lifts, ladders, and other typical standard industry equipment, as applicable, for the tasks being performed.

1. Proper ground protection, such as plywood or other industry approved matting must be used to protect the grounds from damage (rutting, damage to concrete, etc.).

C. All tools/machinery/equipment/vehicles shall be safeguarded from the public.

Tools/machinery/equipment/vehicles shall not be left unattended. All tools/equipment shall not be allowed to lie around except in the immediate work area.

D. Any tools not in immediate use shall be staged or stowed in such manner so as not to create a hazard. The government and contractor will agree on delineating the work area around the project.

E. Any damaged caused to NPS property through equipment use shall be restored and/or repair to original conditions at contractor expense.

C.11 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall draft and provide a safety plan specific for each location identified above in C.2. The Safety Plan shall be available to all employees and subcontractors working on the contract and subsequent task orders. The Safety Plan should cover at a minimum:

a. Addresses ALL the requirements stated in C.7 Safety.

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b. Personal Protective Equipment required for the work Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026

- Section 01 35 20 (3.3) Protective Equipment

c. Accident Reporting per Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026 - Section 01 35 20

d. Fire Prevention and Protection (see C.9 above)

e. Equipment use (see C.9 and C.10 above)

C.12 DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) USAGE

The use of drones and/or UAVs are not authorized at INDE during performance of this contract.

C.13 PROHIBITION OF WEAPONS/FIREARMS

18 USC 930 is Federal law that supersedes Section 512 of Public Law 111-24 and prohibits the possession of a firearm or other dangerous weapon in a Federal facility. Federal facilities are buildings or parts thereof owned or leased by the Federal Government, where Federal employees are regularly present for the purpose of performing official duties. No weapon or firearms are authorized within INDE at any time.

C.14 TEMPORARY FACILITIES/WORK AREA

A. ACCESS: Vehicular access is possible from the walkways and sidewalks of INDE except for Independence Square, where access is via a driveway ramp. The contractor shall at all times conduct his operations to insure the least inconvenience to the public and Park operations. Blocking of walkways and sidewalks along the street must be kept to a minimum. While walks are to be blocked, signage necessary to direct pedestrians around the obstruction safely will be required. Keep a minimum of two rolls of Warning Tape on site at all times. There shall be no deviation from the specifications regarding the safety of the Park's staff or visitors. In the event of such an occurrence, the CO will review and determine the timeframe for Contractor compliance.

B. PARKING: It is important that the historic scene in INDE be preserved for the enjoyment of the Park’s visitors. For that reason, there is no on-site parking. No parking is allowed on any INDE property except to load and unload vehicles, including Liberty Street. The Contracting Officer’s Representative will provide a Park unloading permit for this purpose. Failure to remove Contractor vehicles after unloading could result in vehicles being ticketed or towed. Vehicles that are actively employed in work are allowed on site. For a possible street parking permit, which allows parking at legal metered spaces, contact the Philadelphia Parking Authority.

C. STORAGE: Confine storage of materials to laydown area as indicated in the drawings and/or as directed by the COR. Ensure constant access to adjacent laydown area by other contractors working concurrently in the area.

D. CONDUCT: Contractor shall at all times conduct operations to ensure the least inconvenience to occupants and visitors.

• Contractor shall clean site of all construction debris and leave site in a neat and orderly appearance with walkways clean and clear at the end of each workday.

• Loud noise must be kept at a minimum.

E. RESTROOMS: No private restroom facility is available onsite for the contractor’s use. The park provides public restroom in the Independence Visitor Center, which is located at 599 Market Street.

F. TELEPHONE: No telephone service is available on site for the contractor’s use.

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G. ELECTRIC: Government may not provide connections to existing electrical facilities. Contractor shall provide proper power as considered necessary in performance of the contract. COR shall review and approve all electric connections prior to any electric hookups.

H. WATER: Water may be available in hose bib attachments in some irrigation system valve boxes, and outside hose bibs at select walls and buildings. COR shall review and approve all water connections prior to any water hookups. Contractor is responsible for any permits and associated fees pertaining to the use of city fire hydrants, if required.

C.15 INTERRUPTION OF WORK

A. ENVIRONMENTAL - The Contracting Officer, by issuance of a stop work order, may direct the Contractor to shut down any work that may be subject to damage due, weather conditions or fire danger.

The Contractor shall be given a resume work order, which shall document the date the stop work order ended. All periods of stop work by the Government shall be documented. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to Special Clause 3 – Stop Work Order.

B. SPECIAL EVENTS - The Government through the COR/POC may direct the Contractor to stop work and all operations in the event of scheduled or unscheduled events in NCR, which may include official ceremonies. The work may also just be restricted to certain locations at the discretion of the COR/POC.

C. HISTORICA/ARCHEOLOGICAL/CULTURE RESOURCES – see C.16 below.

C.16 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.

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

F. Contractor shall also adhere to requirements stated in Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised

8.3.2026 – Section 01 35 91 – Historic Preservation Treatment Procedures, in addition to what is stated above.

C.17 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

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Submit copies of all permits and certificates as required by the contract. All permit costs shall be incorporated into Contractors’ proposal cost, which may or may not be a separately priced line item.

Reference Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026 for more information.

C.18 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026, specifically Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedures.

C.19 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL

Contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in Attachment 1 – Specifications – Revised 8.3.2026 regarding quality.

C.20 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.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; however, Government operated equipment, with Government employees may be provided to assist with materials.

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 Philadelphia, PA.

G. Additional restrictions may be imposed due to unforeseen events or security threats at either location.

C.22 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

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The Contractor shall provide a contract representative for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who act for the contractor when the Contractor is absent shall be designated in writing to the CO.

The Contractor representative or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor representative and alternate(s) must be able to read, write, speak, and understand English without use of a translator. Under no circumstances shall any documents, Task Orders Statement of Work, Work Schedules, Contractor submittals, Contractor plans, etc., be translated. All documentation shall be submitted in the English language.

C.23 UNDOCUMENTED WORKERS

This contract involves the employment of unskilled labor working under arduous field conditions. Such employment may be attractive to persons coming from foreign countries, sometimes illegally. Offerors are reminded that it is a crime to bring into the United States, transport within the United States, and to harbor aliens who do not have a proper visa for entry and working in this country (8 U.S.C. § 1323-1325). If violations are suspected by the COR during the performance of work on this (these) project(s) they shall be reported to the U.S.

Immigration and Naturalization Service for investigation and appropriate action. Conviction of the Contractor for commission of a criminal offense referred to herein shall be deemed sufficient cause for default and the initiation of debarment or suspension proceedings to prevent the Contractor from receiving future Government contracts.

C.24 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE CONDUCT

• The Contractor’s employees shall, always, while on the job site, whether on or off duty, conduct themselves in a professional, orderly, and safe manner.

• Rudeness, fighting, being under the influence of alcohol and/or drugs or bringing and/or consuming alcohol and/or drugs, gambling, soliciting, stealing, and any immoral or otherwise undesirable conduct shall not be permitted on the job site. Any employee engaging in such conduct shall immediately and permanently be removed from the job site.

• All contract employees shall display professionalism in all interactions with one another, the public and Government employees. The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to remove any employee working under this requirement for reasons of misconduct and security, or if found to be (or suspected to

be) under the influence of alcohol, drugs, or other incapacitating agent(s).

• A Contractor’s employee may be subject to removal from the premises upon determination by the Contracting Officer that such action is in the best interests of the Government. Such removal from the job site or dismissal from the premises shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide sufficient personnel to perform the service as specified.

• Contractor employees shall not loiter in any working or patron area. Upon completion of their assigned work, employees shall promptly depart from the public areas.

C.25 BIOBASED AND SUSTAINABLE PRODUCTS

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 may be required in performance of this construction contract:

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• Adhesives – 24% Minimum Biobased Content

• Cleaning Tools - 22% Minimum Biobased Content

• Clothing – Utility Gloves – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Epoxy Systems – 23% Minimum Biobased Content

• Exterior Paints and Coatings – 83% Minimum Biobased Content

• Intermediates - Binders – 47% Minimum Biobased Content

• Lumber, Millwork, Underlayment, Engineered Wood Products – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers – 56% Minimum Biobased Content

• Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum Biobased Content

• Paint Removers – 41% Minimum Biobased Content

• Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

• Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Wood and Concrete Sealers – Penetrating Liquids – 79% Minimum Biobased Content

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:

Adhesives – Compounds that temporarily or permanently bind two item surfaces together. These products include glue(s) and sticky tape(s) used in construction, household, flooring, and industrial settings. This category excludes epoxy systems.

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

Cleaning Tools – Objects that are used to clean a variety of surfaces or items and can be used multiple times. This category includes tools such as brushes, scrapers, abrasive pads, and gloves that are used for cleaning. The expendable materials used in cleaning, such as glass cleaners, single use wipes, ad all-purpose cleaners, are excluded from this category as these materials better fit in other categories.

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.

Clothing – Utility Gloves – A fitted hand garment used to protect hands in industrial and construction work.

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

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.

Epoxy Systems – Epoxy-based systems that are used as coatings, adhesives, surface fillers, and composite matrices.

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.

Exterior Paints and Coatings – Liquid Products that typically contain pigments to add color and are formulated for use on outdoor surfaces. When these products dry, they typically form a protective layer and provide a coat of color to the applied surface. This category includes paint and primers but excludes wood and concrete sealers and stains and specialty coatings.

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Intermediates – Binders – Materials used to provide cohesiveness throughout an entire finished product. Binders are general polymers or polymer precursors (such as epoxies) and include the polymeric materials used to formulate coatings, adhesives, sealants, and elastomers. The product category does not include adhesives and glues that are finished products used to attach the surfaces of two or more distinct and separate components to one another.

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

Lumber, Millwork, Underlayment, Engineered Wood Products – Lumber, Millwork, and Underlayment’s are structural materials used for construction purposes. In addition to providing sound proofing and comfort, underlayment are designed to be a solid subflooring to ensure quality and prevent cracking to the top level of floorings.

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

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

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

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

Paint Removers – Products formulated to loosen and remove paint from painted surfaces.

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

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

Safety Equipment – Equipment used by workers that protects against worksite accidents, such as goggles, ear plugs, face shields and gloves.

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

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

Wood and Concrete Sealers – Penetrating Liquids – Products that are penetrating liquids formulated to protect wood and/or concrete, including masonry and fiber cement siding, from damage caused by insects, moisture, and decaying fungi and to make surface water resistant. Wood and concrete sealers that are formulated to penetrate the outer surface of the substrate.

C.27 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

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

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

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

(2) Requesting removal of unsuitable contractor employees.

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

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

C. Point-of-Contact (POC): The POC shall be used if an official certified COR cannot be designated at the time of award. The POC shall not be designated in writing and shall assist the CO in the day-to-day on-site administration of the contract requirements.

C.28 TRAVEL

The contractor shall be responsible for all travel necessary to complete the work described in the Scope of Work.

C.29 HAZARDOUS 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.

C.30 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.31 WORK BY THE GOVERNMENT

The Government reserves the right to undertake performance by Government forces or other Contractors, the same type of similar work as contracted for herein, as the Government deems necessary or desirable, and to do so will not breach or otherwise violate this contract.

C.32 OTHER CONTRACTS

The Government may undertake work with its own forces or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and Government employees and carefully fit its own work to such additional work as may be directed by the CO. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act, which shall interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by Government employees.

C.33 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

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The Government obligation for performance of this contract beyond the award price is contingent upon the availability of funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise for performance under this contract beyond the amount that has been authorized through the issuance of a contract modification or change order by the CO.

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SECTION D—PACKAGING AND MARKING

{For this Contract, there are NO clauses in this Section}

SECTION E—INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR - Acquisition.GOV | www.acquisition.gov (Deviation) - RFO FAR - Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. (APR 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection – Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

FULL-TEXT CLAUSES

Not Applicable https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

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SECTION F—DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

FAR - Acquisition.GOV | www.acquisition.gov (Deviation) - RFO FAR - Revolutionary FAR Overhaul | Acquisition.GOV

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

RFO FAR - 52.236-15 - SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEVIATION JAN 2026)

(a)

(1) Within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the

Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment).

(2) The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period.

(3) If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall continually update the actual progress in the schedule and shall submit it to the Contracting Officer by the means prescribed in the contract for transmittals or as directed by the Contracting Officer.

(c)

(1) If the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to recover lost time and execute in accordance with the approved schedule, without additional cost to the Government.

(2) Such steps may include increasing the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant.

(3) The Contractor shall submit, for approval, supplementary schedule(s) that demonstrate how the lost time will be recovered.

(d) If the Contractor does not recover the lost time, the Contracting Officer may determine that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor's right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

(End of clause)

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SECTION G—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

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