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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.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

INFORMATION CALL

PAGES

140P4226R0010

DOI, NPS, NERO & NER SOUTH MABO

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

0044016302

PNC

Wendy De Leon 6172425681

06/04/2026

07/02/2026

10 242

Attachment 1 RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_Specifications, dated 4/18/2025, 403 pages

Attachment 2 RICH PMIS 313918 Drawings, dated 4/17/2025, 20 pages

Attachment 3 Wage Determination VA20260007, dated 01/02/2026, 5 pages

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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.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

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

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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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AMENDMENT

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

Wendy De Leon

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

National Park Service - Independence National

Historical Park - Congress Hall Masonry

PROCUREMENT TYPE: The Government anticipates awarding a single firm-fixed price contract to meet this requirement. This firm-fixed price contract will be awarded using Lowest Price

Technically Acceptable Process defined at FAR

Part 15.101-2. Accordingly, we are requesting you review the information within the solicitation and attachments.

SET-ASIDE: This acquisition will be a 100%

Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Businesses

(SDVOSB) Set-aside. Offers will only be accepted from SDVOSB. Offers received from concerns that are not SDVOSB concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM

(NAICS) CODE AND SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD:

The NAICS code for this project is 238220

Plumbing, Heating, and Air-Conditioning

Contractors and the small business size standard is $19 million.

ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: In accordance with FAR 36.204, the project magnitude is estimated to be between $250,000 and $500,000.

WAGE RATES: Davis Bacon General Wage Decision

Number: VA20260007, Virginia County, Richmond;

Construction Type: Building

DURATION: The contract performance period is expected to be 242 calendar days from notice to proceed; the period of performance is negotiable.

SITE VISIT: An organized site visit has been scheduled for Wednesday, June 15, 2026, at 10

AM Eastern. Point of contact:

wendy_deleon@nps.gov and cecil_henry@nps.gov.

See provision Site Visit (Construction) for further details

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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)

Delivery: 242 Days After Notice to Proceed

Delivery Location Code: 0011282873

NPS, Richmond NBP

1990 Maintenance Way

Richmond VA 23231 US

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to

03/22/2027

00010 REPLACE HVAC SYSTEMS

Base item work consists of:

1. Chimborazo Visitor Center: Replace heat pump, Replace AHU, Install VAV boxes, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

2. Cold Harbor Visitor Center: Replace heat pump, replace exhaust fans, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls

3. Watt House: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

4. Ranger Office, 1900 Maintenance Way: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

5. Maintenance Building: Replace heat pump, install new mini-split, install new attic fans, Clean existing ductwork, commission systems and install new controls.

6. Auto Shop: Remove PTAC and install new mini-split, replace boiler, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

Product/Service Code: Z2JA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to

03/18/2027

00020 1 EAReplace HVAC Systems (Options)

Optional Items work consists of (Subject to

Availability of Funding):

Option 1: Garthright House: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems

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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) and install new controls.

Option 2: Housing Quarters 13, 1910 Maintenance

Way: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

Option 3: Fort Harrison Visitor Center: Replace

AHU, replace exhaust fans, replace heat pump, install new ERV, replace ductwork and commission systems and install new controls.

Product/Service Code: Z2JA

Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR

ALTERATION

OF MUSEUMS AND EXHIBITION BUILDINGS

Period of Performance: 07/20/2026 to

03/18/2027

CONTINUATION

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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 7 C Specifications/Drawings 9 D Packaging and Marking 19 E Inspection and Acceptance 20 F Deliveries or Performance 21 G Contract Administration Data 22 H Special Contract Requirements 29

PART II – Contract Clauses I Contract Clauses 32

PART III – List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments J List of Attachments 49

PART IV – Representations and Instructions K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 50 L Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 59 M Evaluation Factors for Award 70

SECTION B – PRICE SCHEDULE

CLIN 00010 Chimborazo Visitor Center CLIN 00020 Cold Harbor Visitor Center

Description Cost Description Cost General Conditions Demo existing HVAC system Heat Pump Demo sidewalk Refrigeration Piping Heat Pump AHU Refrigeration Piping VAV Boxes Exhaust Fans Ductwork Louver Exhaust Fan Ductwork Controls Controls Electrical Work Electrical Work Concrete side walk Landscaping - Soil

SUBTOTAL SUBTOTAL

Overhead ____% Overhead ____%

Profit ____% Profit ____% Bonds ____% Bonds ____%

TOTAL $ 0.00 TOTAL $ 0.00

CLIN 00030 Watt House CLIN 00040 1900 Maintenance Way

Demo existing HVAC system Demo existing HVAC system Heat Pump Heat Pump Refrigeration Piping Refrigeration Piping Controls Controls Electrical Work Electrical Work

Profit ____% Profit ____%

CLIN 00050 Maintenance Building CLIN 00060 Auto Shop Building

Demo existing HVAC system Demo existing HVAC system Heat Pump PTAC Split System Boiler Refrigeration Piping Pumps Controls Copper Piping Electrical Work Exhaust Fans -1I Exhaust Fans - 2I Exhaust Fans - 3I Air Cleaner Controls Electrical Work

Profit ____% Profit ____% Bonds ____% Bonds ____%

TOTAL $ 0.00 TOTAL $ 0.00

CLIN 00070 (Option 1) Garthright House CLIN 00080 (Option 2) 1910 Maintenance Way

Description Cost Description Cost Demo existing HVAC system Demo existing HVAC system Heat Pump Heat Pump Refrigeration Piping Refrigeration Piping Controls Controls Electrical Work Electrical Work

Profit ____% Profit ____%

CLIN 00090 (Option 3) Fort Harrison Visitor Center

Description Cost Demo existing HVAC system Heat Pump Refrigeration Piping

AHU

ERV

Unit Heater Ductwork Diffusers Controls Electrical Work

SUBTOTAL

Overhead ____%

Profit ____% Bonds ____%

TOTAL $ 0.00

Notice – Offerors shall complete and submit the above Price Schedule. Failure to do so may render the proposal unacceptable. On lump-sum line items, provide the total price only. For all unit-priced line items, provide the unit price and the extended total price. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in related item. In case of error in calculation of extended prices, the unit price governs. In case of error in summation, the total of the corrected amounts governs. Round total and extended prices to whole dollars.

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.

SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS/DRAWINGS

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.

C.1 PURPOSE

The National Park Service – Contracting Operations – East Team (ConOps-East) is seeking one (1) contractor to provide all labor, supervision, materials, tools, supplies, transportation, personal protection equipment, and support equipment incidental for the Replacement of HVAC Systems at Various Buildings at RICH. The project includes replacing HVAC systems for historic and non-historic buildings for Richmond National Battlefield Park (RICH). Work includes system removal and replacement including controls, balancing and ductwork cleaning in 9 facilities of varying types and complexities. This includes historical sites where care and consideration to process and procedure is important.

A. Base item work consists of:

1. Chimborazo Visitor Center: Replace heat pump, Replace AHU, Install VAV boxes, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

2. Cold Harbor Visitor Center: Replace heat pump, replace exhaust fans, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls

3. Watt House: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

4. Ranger Office, 1900 Maintenance Way: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

5. Maintenance Building: Replace heat pump, install new mini-split, install new attic fans, Clean existing ductwork, commission systems and install new controls.

6. Auto Shop: Remove PTAC and install new mini-split, replace boiler, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

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

7. Option 1: Garthright House: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

8. Option 2: Housing Quarters 13, 1910 Maintenance Way: Replace heat pump, clean ductwork existing and commission systems and install new controls.

9. Option 3: Fort Harrison Visitor Center: Replace AHU, replace exhaust fans, replace heat pump, install new ERV, replace ductwork and commission systems and install new controls.

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

C.2 SPECIAL PROJECT SPECIFICATIONS

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

Attachment 1 - RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_ Specifications Attachment 2 - RICH PMIS 313918 Drawings

C.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The Period of Performance is 242 days after issuance of full Notice-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 242 days for the full NTP. If not requested, contractor shall assume submittal process begins immediately after award.

C.4 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE AND HOURS OF OPERATION

Richmond National Battlefield Park 3215 East Broad Street Richmond, Virginia 23223

Hours of Operation: Limit work hours to normal business working hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless otherwise indicated.

A. Weekend Hours: Weekend work may be permitted with written authorization of the Government.

B. Early Morning Hours: Early morning work may be permitted, with written authorization from the Government.

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

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.5 SAFETY PLAN

The Contractor shall draft and provide a safety plan specific for each location identified above in C.1. 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. What is required in Attachment 1 – RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_ Specifications – Section 01 35 23 –

Part 2 – Products (2.1) Accident Prevention Plan (AAP)

C.6 DRONES/UNMANNED AERIAL VEHICLE (UAV) USAGE

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

C.7 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 RICH at any time.

C.8 TEMPORARY FACILITIES/WORK AREA

1. ACCESS: The site is open daily at 8:00 A.M. and closes at 4:00 P.M. Access at other times must be coordinated with the government. Permission for access to the site may be revoked for any and all persons who violate the university traffic regulations including speed limits, parking restrictions, and directions of the university police.

All of the contractor's personnel, operating forces, and delivery personnel shall be made aware of and shall comply with traffic regulations at all times.

2. PARKING: Contractor shall park all commercial and personal vehicles in areas designated by the Government.

Contractor is responsible for managing and coordinating parking for personnel, subcontractors and their personnel and deliveries in a legal manner that does not conflict with site usage by the Government.

3. STORAGE: Confine to immediate worksite as directed by the Government. Contractor is allowed a storage container on the Project Site at a location mutually agreeable between Contractor and the Government.

4. 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.

C.9 INTERRUPTION OF WORK

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 to weather conditions or fire danger. The Contractor shall be given a resume work order, which shall document the date the stop work order ended. An allowance has been included in the contract time for short-term environmental delays up to one day at a time. The count of contract time shall therefore continue during stop work of one day or less, but the count of contract time shall stop during stop work orders in excess of one day at a time. All periods of stop work by the Government shall be documented. Actions taken under this paragraph shall be subject to FAR 52.242-14 - Suspension of Work. (APR 1984).

C.10 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 working 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 – RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_ Specifications, in addition to what is stated above.

C.11 PERMITS AND CERTIFICATES

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 – RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_ Specifications for more information.

C.12 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Contractor shall adhere to the requirements stated in Attachment 1 – RICH_313918_Replace HVAC_ Specifications, specifically Section 01 33 00 – Submittal Procedure.

C.13 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

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

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.14 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.15 CONTRACTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

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.16 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.17 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.18 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:

• 2-Cycle Engine Oils – 34% Minimum Biobased Content

• Adhesive and Mastic Removers – 58% Minimum Biobased Content

• Adhesives – 24% Minimum Biobased Content

• Agricultural Spray Adjuvants – 50% Minimum Biobased Content

• Cleaning Tools - 22% Minimum Biobased Content

• Clothing – Utility Gloves – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Concrete Curing Agents – 59% Minimum Biobased Content

• Concrete Repair Materials – Concrete Leveling – 23% Minimum Biobased Content

• Concrete Repair Materials – Concrete Patching – 69% Minimum Biobased Content

• Concrete and Asphalt Cleaners – 70% Minimum Biobased Content

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

• Corrosion Preventatives – 53% Minimum Biobased Content

• Greases – Truck – 71% Minimum Biobased Content

• Intermediates – Cleaner Components – 55% Minimum Biobased Content

• Masonry and Paving Systems – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers – Corrosion Removers – 71% Minimum Biobased Content

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

• Mobile Equipment Hydraulic Fluids – 44% Minimum Biobased Content

• Mulch and Compost Materials – 95% Minimum Biobased Content

• Multipurpose Cleaners – 56% Minimum Biobased Content

• Penetrating Lubricants – 68% Minimum Biobased Content

• Pneumatic Equipment Lubricants – 67% Minimum Biobased Content

• Safety Equipment – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

• Shopping and Trash Bags – 22% Minimum Biobased Content

• Soil Amendments – 72% Minimum Biobased Content

• Specialty Precision Cleaners and Solvents – 56% Minimum Biobased Content

• Stone and Granite Cleaners – 60% Minimum Biobased Content

• Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers – 11% Minimum Biobased Content

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

• pH Neutralizing Products – 25% Minimum Biobased Content

C.19 DEFINITIONS (Not included in Federal Acquisition Regulations)

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

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

Adhesive and Mastic Removers – Solvent products formulated for use in removing asbestos, carpet, and tiles mastics as well as adhesive materials, including glue, tape, and gum from various surfaces.

Adhesives – Compounds that temporarily or permanently bind two item surfaces together. These products include glues and sticky tapes 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.

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

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

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

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

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

Erosion Control Materials – Woven or non-woven fiber materials manufactured for the use on construction, demolition, or other sites to prevent wind or water erosion of loose earth surfaces, which may be combined with seed and/or fertilizer to promote growth.

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.

Greases – Truck - Lubricants composed of oils thickened to a semisolid or solid consistency using soaps, polymers or other solids, or other thickeners. Lubricants that are designed for use on the fifth wheel of tractor trailer trucks onto which the semi-trailer rests and pivots.

Intermediates – Cleaner Components – Ingredients used specifically for formulating finished cleaning products.

Examples of Intermediates – Cleaner Components include chelating agents, surfactants, hydrotropes, fatty acids, or solvents.

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

Masonry and Paving Systems – Masonry and paving products used during construction. Such products include masonry blocks, paving blocks, and insulating wall forms.

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

Metal Cleaners and Corrosion Removers – 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 remove rust from metal surfaces through chemical action.

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

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

Multipurpose Cleaners – Products used to clean dirt, grease, and grime from a variety of items in both industrial and domestic settings. This designated item does not include products that are formulated for use as disinfectants.

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

Penetrating Lubricants – Products formulated to provide light lubrication and corrosion resistance in close tolerant internal and external applications including frozen nuts and bolts, power tools, gears, valves, chains, and cables.

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.

Specialty Precision Cleaners and Solvents – Cleaners and solvents used in specialty applications.

These materials may be used in neat solution, diluted with water, or in hand wiping applications.

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

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

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

Stone and Granite Cleaners – Products intended to remove debris and clean surfaces such as granite, marble, and quartz.

This category excludes Multipurpose Cleaners, General Purpose Household Cleaners and Industrial Cleaners.

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

Wood and Concrete Sealers – Membrane Concrete Sealers – 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 surfaces water resistant. Concrete sealers that are formulated to form a protective layer on the surface of the substrate.

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 surfaces water resistant. Wood and concrete sealers that are formulated to penetrate the outer surface of the substrate.

Work Order - An order written by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative, which directs the Contractor to correct deficient performance. It may also be used to document acceptable completion of units and to approve starting on additional work units.

pH Neutralizing Products – Additives that alter the pH of water or soil, such as cleaning solvents and other mixtures.

C.20 THE ROLE OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL AND RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONTRACT

ADMINISTRATION

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

B. Contracting Officer's Representative (COR): The COR 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 mean, 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.21 TRAVEL

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

C.22 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.23 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.24 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.25 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.26 EXTENT OF OBLIGATION

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.

C.27 POST AWARD CONFERENCE/PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS

The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The contracting officer, Contracting Officers Representative (COR), and other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the contracting officer will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the government.

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)

FULL-TEXT CLAUSES

Not Applicable

SECTION F—DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul

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)

SECTION G—CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 POST AWARD CONFERENCE

Prior to commencement of work, the CO, CS or COR and/or POC will arrange a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms and work performance requirements. A work progress schedule will be proposed by the contractor at this meeting complete with a schedule of values. It will be scheduled as soon as possible after the date of the contract award. It is anticipated that this meeting will take place All dates and locations of the conference will be mutually agreed upon and may be held via Microsoft Teams, onsite, or a combination of both.

G.2 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY

The Government may provide Government Property to the Contractor for use as stated below. If Government Property is provided the property shall be used and maintained by the Contractor in accordance with the provisions of the “Government Property” FAR clause contained elsewhere in the contract.

Item No. Property Description Qty Location Date Available or Delivery Date

1 N/A

G.3 DESIGNATION OF CONTRACTING OFFICERS REPRESENTATIVE (COR) AND/OR POINT-OF-

CONTACT (POC)

A. The Contracting Officer will designate an individual as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award of the contract in accordance with DIAR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (SEP 2011). The name will be designated on a letter or form.

B. The COR is responsible for administering the performance of work under this contract. In no event, however, will any understanding, agreement, modification, change order, or other matter deviating from the terms of this contract be effective or binding upon the Government unless formalized by a proper contractual documents executed by the Contracting Officer prior to completion of the contract.

C. The Contracting Officer should be informed as soon as possible of any actions or inactions by the Contractor or the Government which will change the required delivery or completion times stated in the contract, and the contract will be modified accordingly. (This does not apply to individual assignments which were issued by the Contracting Officer’s Representative provided they do not affect the delivery schedule or performance period stated in the contract.)

D. On all matters that pertain to the contract terms the Contractor must communicate with the Contracting Officer.

Whenever, in the opinion of the Contractor, the COR’s requests effort outside the scope of the contract, the Contractor should so advise the Contracting Officer’s Representative. If the COR persists and there still exists a disagreement as to proper contractual coverage, the CO should be notified immediately, preferably in writing if time permits.