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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

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7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

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

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040489380

NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

24290 Doane Mountain Road

Keystone SD 57751-4401

PMN

Julie Gavin 605 574 3193

108/19/2020

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

This Request for Quotes will support the formation of a firm-fixed price contract for work to provide all labor, equipment, and material necessary to replace the Park water supply lines for the George Washington National Monument as per the attached

Specifications. Contractors must review the solicitation package and return the information requested not later than the specified date.

LOCATION: George Washington National Monument, Diamond, Missouri 64840

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION: Between $25,000 and $100,000

BONDS: Required as stated in Block 12. Payment bond/protection in the amount of

100% of the final award amount.

NAICS CODE: The associated NAICS code is 237110 with a size standard of $39.5 million.

NOTICE: This project is being solicited as Small Business Set-Aside.

SITE VISIT: A site visit is scheduled to begin at the George Washington Carver

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11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

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

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

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

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

09/10/2020

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

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

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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

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

No further contractual document is necessary.

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

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

BY

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NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

24290 Doane Mountain Road

Keystone SD 57751-4401

PMN

Julie Gavin

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

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National Monument's Visitor Center, located at

5646 Carver Rd, Diamond Missouri 64840 on

Tuesday, September 1, 2020 at 9:00 AM (Central).

See FAR 52.236-27, Site Visit for specifically tailored guidance as a result of COVID-19.

Contractors must contact Julie Gavin, julie_gavin@nps.gov, to RSVP for this site visit.

SCHEDULE: The government anticipates that work will be completed in 60 days, including submittal period, with work tentatively starting on/about

Late September 2020. The start date may vary dependent on final award and the Notice to

Proceed.

WAGE RATES: Construction Wage rates apply and are included as part of this solicitation package.

Certified payrolls will be required.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): To be considered for award you must be registered in

SAM and have current online Representations and

Certifications at the time of quote submission.

Please access http://www.sam.gov to update your records prior to submitting your quote.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING OFFER: Refer to

Section L and M. Complete quote package shall be emailed directly to the Contract Specialist.

QUESTIONS: All questions pertaining to this solicitation shall be submitted IN WRITING via e-mail to julie_gavin@nps.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing within 3 business days following the scheduled site visit.

Delivery: 11/23/2020

Delivery Location Code: 0009060377

NPS, MWR, George Wash Carver

5646 Carver Road

Diamond MO 64840-8314 US

Period of Performance: 09/24/2020 to 11/23/2021

00010 Replace waterline in accordance with the attached specifications and drawings.

Product/Service Code: Z1NE

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF WATER

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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SUPPLY FACILITIES

Period of Performance: 09/24/2020 to 11/23/2020

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Part I—The Schedule Section A: Solicitation/Contract Form Special Notice for Contractors Submitting Quotes Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices Section C: Description/Specifications Section D: Packaging and Marking Section E: Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994) Section F: Deliveries or Performance 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) Section G: Contract Administration Data Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013) 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011) Section H: Special Contract Requirements 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) Part II—Contract Clauses Section I: Contract Clauses 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017) 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (JUN 2016) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (JUL 2018) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020) 52.209-10 – Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (JUN 2020) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (AUG 2018) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014) 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (APR 2015) 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)

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52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001) 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018) 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011) 52.223-20 Aerosol (JUN 2016) 52.223-21 Foam (JUN 2016) 52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (MAY 2014) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (AUG 2018) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (MAY 2014) 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts. (MAY 2014) 52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-- System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (DEC 2013) 52.233-1 Disputes. (JUL 2002) - Alternate I (MAY 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-8 Other Contracts -- (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995) 52.243-5 - Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (AUG 2020) 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996) 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior (APR 1984) 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) Submittal Process Request for Information (RFIs) Construction Schedule Requirements Schedule of Values Part III— List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments Section J: List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments Part IV— Representations and Instructions Section K: Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Bidders 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (MAR 2020) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Bidders

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52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.211-3 Availability of Specifications Not Listed in the GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions (JUN 1988) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (APR 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (APR 1991) Required Submissions (documents attached to solicitation package):

52.215-1 -- Instructions to Offerors -- Competitive Acquisition (JAN 2017) 52.216-1 Type of Contract (APR 1984) 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (MAY 2014) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (FEB 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998) Section M: Evaluation Factors for Award

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Part I—The Schedule

Section A: Solicitation/Contract Form

This solicitation is a Request for Quote (RFQ) Solicitation to remove and replace the PVC waterline at George Washington Carver National Monument in Diamond, Missouri in accordance with the Specifications and is issued on Standard Form (SF) 1442. Award of this contract will be made according to FAR Part 13 Simplified Acquisition Procedures. All references to “proposal” or “bid” in this solicitation shall be understood to mean “quotation.” The Government will evaluate all Quotations in an impartial manner and consideration will be given to those with the highest perceived value to the government based on responses to the evaluation factors identified in Section M.

Special Notice for Contractors Submitting Quotes

Signing of the offer shall be deemed to be a representation by the quoter that contractor owns, operates, or maintains a place of business, regularly engaged in construction projects that include having staff with experience required to perform the work described in this solicitation. Quoted price must include all materials/labor/work/taxes to complete work outlined in the SOW.

Section B: Supplies or Services and Prices

Complete the Standard Form (SF) 1442: Offeror is to complete Blocks 14 through 20. Offerors shall include their SAM registered DUNS number in Block 14 of the SF1442 when submitting offer. Offeror must include original signature of individual authorized to sign for the company. Indicate the lump sum for the base item as proposed in Block 17. A detailed breakdown of the offeror’s proposal price (e.g., labor, materials, profit, overhead, and other pricing elements) are not requested at this time; however, may be requested by the Contracting Officer during the pre-award process. Offerors must acknowledge all solicitation amendments when submitting final quotes. See Required Submissions in Section L.

Section C: Description/Specifications

The work of this contract shall consist of the services described in the Specifications for the referenced project (attached).

Work Location:

George Washington Carver National Monument Diamond, Missouri Newton County

Section D: Packaging and Marking

Not Applicable

Section E: Inspection and Acceptance

Final Inspection, Substantial Completion, and Acceptance Procedures

(a) Request a final inspection in writing when a project or designated portion of a project is substantially complete. The Contracting Officer will proceed with the inspection within 10 days of receipt of the written request or will advise the Contractor of items that prevent the project from being substantially complete.

(b) If the work is determined to be substantially complete, following the final inspection. Contracting Officer will prepare a Punch List and issue a Letter of Substantial Completion.

(c) If the work is not determined to be substantially complete following the final inspection, Contracting Officer will notify Contractor in writing. Contractor shall request a new final inspection after completing the work. Re-inspection costs may be charged against the Contractor in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

(d) Contractor shall complete the Punch List within 30 calendar days, documented weather permitting unless the Contracting Officer agrees to a different time period with written notice.

(e) If Contractor completes all items of work on the Punch List and all contractually required items, Contracting Officer will issue Letter of Final Acceptance.

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(f) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time frame, the Contracting Officer may correct the work with an appropriate reduction in contract price or charge for re-inspection costs in accordance with the Inspection of Construction contract clause.

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

Section F: Deliveries or Performance

Work shall be completed by skilled personnel per industry standards and manufacturer specifications.

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days as directed by the Notice to Proceed unless a different completion date is negotiated and approved by modification to the contract. This performance period shall be all inclusive to include processing of submittals, lead time for materials, actual work, and cleanup of premises.

(End of Clause)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

Section G: Contract Administration Data

(a) Contact Information:

Contracting Specialist/Contracting Officer:

Julie Gavin julie_gavin@nps.gov

(605) 574-3193 National Park Service-NEKOTA MABO 24290 Doane Mt Road.

Keystone, SD 57751

(b) The Contracting Officer (CO) is the only person authorized to approve changes or modify any of the requirements under this contract and notwithstanding any provisions contained elsewhere in this contract, the said authority remains solely with the CO. In the event the contractor effects any such change at the direction of any person other than the CO, the change will be considered made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

(c) Contractual problems, of any nature, which might occur during the life of the contract, must be handled in conformance with very specific public laws and regulations (e.g., Federal Acquisition Regulation), and must be referred to the CO for resolution. Only the CO is authorized to formally resolve such problems. Therefore, the contractor is hereby directed to bring all such contractual problems to the immediate attention of the CO.

(d) Any request for contract changes/modifications shall be submitted to the CO in writing.

(e) The contractor and the Government may agree to perform a no-cost field change. Field changes are made when the change appears to be mutually beneficial to all parties and would not require changing the negotiated line items. An example of a field change is: rerouting planned location of a sidewalk to avoid a tree (when quantities are not changed). All field changes must be approved by the CO prior to execution.

(f) All correspondence concerning this contract, such as requests for information (RFI), explanation of terms, and contract interpretation, shall be submitted to the CO.

FINAL PAYMENT

Final payment will be made only after receipt of all payrolls to include subcontractors, SF 1413 Statement of Acknowledgement for

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AVAILABILITY OF UTILITIES SERVICES

Notwithstanding the provisions of contract clause FAR 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, all reasonable required amounts of water, gas, electricity, etc., essential to contract performance shall be made available, at no cost to the contractor, from existing systems, outlets, and supplies. All temporary connections, outlets, and distribution lines as may be required will be installed by the contractor at the contractor's own expense.

UTILITIES CONSERVATION

The contractor will be required to participate in government energy conservation programs. For the purpose of this contract, utilities such as water, electricity, etc., will be furnished by the government at no cost to the contractor.

OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) INSPECTIONS

The contractor shall be subject to inspections under the OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA) program by inspectors of the Department of Labor.

LEGAL HOLIDAYS

The following legal holidays are observed by the National Park Service:

New Year Day 1 January Martin Luther King Birthday 3rd Monday in January Presidents Day 3rd Monday in February Memorial Day Last Monday in May Independence Day 4 July Labor Day 1st Monday in September Columbus Day 2nd Monday in October Veterans Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday in November Christmas 25 December

Note: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holiday falling on Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

Documents Required Prior to Pre-Con Meeting:

The following items shall be submitted a minimum of 3 days prior to the Preconstruction Conference. Contracting Officer will notify Contractor of tentative date for the Pre-Construction Conference. If all of these documents have not been received, the conference will be cancelled and the Notice to Proceed will not be issued. Work shall not commence until written Notice to Proceed has been issued.

The Contracting Officer reserves the right to adjust these pre-con requirements by working with the contractor on a case-by-case basis.

Letter designating Project lead/foreman/superintendent with contact information Construction Schedule Comprehensive Schedule of Values Accident Prevention Plan / Safety Plan A list of Subcontractors for this project Statement & Acknowledgement, Standard Form 1413, signed by each subcontractor Satisfactory evidence of liability insurance coverage and workman’s compensation Waste Management Plan Quality Control Plan Temporary Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPP or UPPP) Historic Preservation Treatment Plan List of Required Construction Permits

See Page 9 and 10 of the Solicitation for further details.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (APR 2013)

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Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U. S. Department of the Treasury's Invoice Processing Platform System (IPP).

"Payment request" means any request for contract financing payment or invoice payment by the Contractor. To constitute a proper invoice, the payment request must comply with the requirements identified in the applicable Prompt Payment clause included in the contract, or the clause 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items included in commercial item contracts. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

Under this contract, the following documents are required to be submitted as an attachment to the IPP invoice: Payment Application/Invoice submitted for Contracting Officers Approval.

The Contractor must use the IPP website to register access and use IPP for submitting requests for payment. The Contractor Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston (FRBB) prior to the contract award date, but no more than 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone

(866) 973-3131.

If the Contractor is unable to comply with the requirement to use IPP for submitting invoices for payment, the Contractor must submit a waiver request in writing to the Contracting Officer with its proposal or quotation.

(End of Local Clause)

1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations. (SEP 2011)

(a) The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to enter into or terminate this contract, modify any term or condition of this contract, waive any requirement of this contract, or accept nonconforming work.

(b) The Contracting Officer will designate a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) at time of award. The COR will be responsible for technical monitoring of the contractor's performance and deliveries. The COR will be appointed in writing, and a copy of the appointment will be furnished to the Contractor. Changes to this delegation will be made by written changes to the existing appointment or by issuance of a new appointment.

(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:

(1) Promise, award, agree to award, or execute any contract, contract modification, or notice of intent that changes or may change this contract;

(2) Waive or agree to modification of the delivery schedule;

(3) Make any final decision on any contract matter subject to the Disputes Clause;

(4) Terminate, for any reason, the Contractor's right to proceed;

(5) Obligate in any way, the payment of money by the Government.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the written or oral direction of the Contracting Officer or authorized representative(s) acting within the scope and authority of the appointment memorandum. The Contractor need not proceed with direction that it considers to have been issued without proper authority. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing, with as much detail as possible, when the COR has taken an action or has issued direction (written or oral) that the Contractor considers to exceed the COR's appointment, within 3 days of the occurrence. Unless otherwise provided in this contract, the Contractor assumes all costs, risks, liabilities, and consequences of performing any work it is directed to perform that falls within any of the categories defined in paragraph (c) prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer's response issued under paragraph (e) of this clause.

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(e) The Contracting Officer shall respond in writing within 30 days to any notice made under paragraph (d) of this clause. A failure of the parties to agree upon the nature of a direction, or upon the contract action to be taken with respect thereto, shall be subject to the provisions of the Disputes clause of this contract.

(f) The Contractor shall provide copies of all correspondence to the Contracting Officer and the COR.

(g) Any action(s) taken by the Contractor, in response to any direction given by any person acting on behalf of the Government or any Government official other than the Contracting Officer or the COR acting within his or her appointment, shall be at the Contractor's risk.

(End of Clause)

Section H: Special Contract Requirements

Any inconsistency in this solicitation or contract shall be resolved by giving precedence in the following order:

1. The schedule (excluding specifications).

2. Representations and other instructions.

3. Contract clauses.

4. Other documents, exhibits, and attachments.

5. The specifications.

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall promptly, and before the conditions are disturbed, give a written notice to the Contracting Officer of --

(1) Subsurface or latent physical conditions at the site which differ materially from those indicated in this contract; or

(2) Unknown physical conditions at the site, of an unusual nature, which differ materially from those ordinarily encountered and generally recognized as inhering in work of the character provided for in the contract.

(b) The Contracting Officer shall investigate the site conditions promptly after receiving the notice. If the conditions do materially so differ and cause an increase or decrease in the Contractor’s cost of, or the time required for, performing any part of the work under this contract, whether or not changed as a result of the conditions, an equitable adjustment shall be made under this clause and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

(c) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract under this clause shall be allowed, unless the Contractor has given the written notice required; provided, that the time prescribed in paragraph (a) of this clause for giving written notice may be extended by the Contracting Officer.

(d) No request by the Contractor for an equitable adjustment to the contract for differing site conditions shall be allowed if made after final payment under this contract.

(End of Clause)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor acknowledges that it has taken steps reasonably necessary to ascertain the nature and location of the work, and that it has investigated and satisfied itself as to the general and local conditions which can affect the work or its cost, including but not limited to

(1) conditions bearing upon transportation, disposal, handling, and storage of materials;

(2) the availability of labor, water, electric power, and roads;

(3) uncertainties of weather, river stages, tides, or similar physical conditions at the site;

(4) the conformation and conditions of the ground; and

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(5) the character of equipment and facilities needed preliminary to and during work performance.

The Contractor also acknowledges that it has satisfied itself as to the character, quality, and quantity of surface and subsurface materials or obstacles to be encountered insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the site, including all exploratory work done by the Government, as well as from the drawings and specifications made a part of this contract. Any failure of the Contractor to take the actions described and acknowledged in this paragraph will not relieve the Contractor from responsibility for estimating properly the difficulty and cost of successfully performing the work, or for proceeding to successfully perform the work without additional expense to the Government.

(b) The Government assumes no responsibility for any conclusions or interpretations made by the Contractor based on the information made available by the Government. Nor does the Government assume responsibility for any understanding reached or representation made concerning conditions which can affect the work by any of its officers or agents before the execution of this contract, unless that understanding or representation is expressly stated in this contract.

(End of Clause)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements. (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984)

Part II—Contract Clauses

Section I: Contract Clauses

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018)

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014)

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems. (JUN 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“Covered contractor information system” means an information system that is owned or operated by a contractor that processes, stores, or transmits Federal contract information.

“Federal contract information” means information, not intended for public release, that is provided by or generated for the Government under a contract to develop or deliver a product or service to the Government, but not including information provided by the Government to the public (such as on public Web sites) or simple transactional information, such as necessary to process payments.

“Information” means any communication or representation of knowledge such as facts, data, or opinions, in any medium or form, including textual, numerical, graphic, cartographic, narrative, or audiovisual (Committee on National Security Systems Instruction

(CNSSI) 4009).

“Information system” means a discrete set of information resources organized for the collection, processing, maintenance, use, sharing, dissemination, or disposition of information (44 U.S.C. 3502).

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“Safeguarding” means measures or controls that are prescribed to protect information systems.

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

(1) The Contractor shall apply the following basic safeguarding requirements and procedures to protect covered contractor information systems. Requirements and procedures for basic safeguarding of covered contractor information systems shall include, at a minimum, the following security controls:

(i) Limit information system access to authorized users, processes acting on behalf of authorized users, or devices (including other information systems).

(ii) Limit information system access to the types of transactions and functions that authorized users are permitted to execute.

(iii) Verify and control/limit connections to and use of external information systems.

(iv) Control information posted or processed on publicly accessible information systems.

(v) Identify information system users, processes acting on behalf of users, or devices.

(vi) Authenticate (or verify) the identities of those users, processes, or devices, as a prerequisite to allowing access to organizational information systems.

(vii) Sanitize or destroy information system media containing Federal Contract Information before disposal or release for reuse.

(viii) Limit physical access to organizational information systems, equipment, and the respective operating environments to authorized individuals.

(ix) Escort visitors and monitor visitor activity; maintain audit logs of physical access; and control and manage physical access devices.

(x) Monitor, control, and protect organizational communications (i.e., information transmitted or received by organizational information systems) at the external boundaries and key internal boundaries of the information systems.

(xi) Implement subnetworks for publicly accessible system components that are physically or logically separated from internal networks.

(xii) Identify, report, and correct information and information system flaws in a timely manner.

(xiii) Provide protection from malicious code at appropriate locations within organizational information systems.

(xiv) Update malicious code protection mechanisms when new releases are available.

(xv) Perform periodic scans of the information system and real-time scans of files from external sources as files are downloaded, opened, or executed.

(2) Other requirements. This clause does not relieve the Contractor of any other specific safeguarding requirements specified by Federal agencies and departments relating to covered contractor information systems generally or other Federal safeguarding requirements for controlled unclassified information (CUI) as established by Executive Order 13556.

(c) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (c), in subcontracts under this contract (including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial items, other than commercially available off-the-shelf items), in which the subcontractor may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.

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(End of Clause)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities. (JUL 2018)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (JUN 2020)

52.209-10 – Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (MAR 2020)

(a) Definition. “Small business concern,” as used in this clause, means a concern, including its affiliates, that is independently owned and operated, not dominant in the field of operation in which it is bidding on Government contracts, and qualified as a small business under the size standards in this solicitation.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to-

(1) Contracts that have been totally set aside for small business concerns; and

(2) Orders set aside for small business concerns under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F).

(c) General.

(1) Offers are solicited only /content/42702-purposeom small business concerns. Offers received /content/42702-purposeom concerns that are not small business concerns shall be considered nonresponsive and will be rejected.

(2) Any award resulting /content/42702-purposeom this solicitation will be made to a small business concern.

(End of Clause)

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation. (JUN 2020)

52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003)

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (AUG 2018)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations. (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities. (APR 2015)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror’s attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

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(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor’s aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation for Each Trade: 2.3%

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade: 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor’s construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor’s compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on

(1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause,

(2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled “Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,’’ and

(3) its efforts to meet the goals.

The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor’s goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4.

Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S.

Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer’s identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the “covered area” is Billings County, Theodore Roosevelt National Park, Medora, North Dakota..

(End of Provision)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (SEP 2016)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015)

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014)

(a) Equal opportunity clause. The Contractor shall abide by the requirements of the equal opportunity clause at 41 CFR 60.741.5(a), as of March 24, 2014. This clause prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability and requires affirmative action by the Contractor to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities.

(b) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause in every subcontract or purchase order in excess of $15,000

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(End of Clause)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (JAN 2019)

52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (DEC 2015)

52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2017)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (JAN 1997)

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (AUG 2018)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

52.223-20 Aerosol (JUN 2016)

52.223-21 Foam (JUN 2016)

52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause--

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means--

(1) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into

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(2) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) The Contractor shall execute the following certification required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of1976 (42 U.S.C.6962(i)(2)(C)):

Alternate I (May2008). As prescribed in 23.406 (d), redesignate paragraph (b) of the basic clause as paragraph (c) and add the following paragraph (b) to the basic clause:

(b) The Contractor shall execute the following certification required by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of1976 (42 U.S.C.6962(i)(2)(C)):

Certification

I, _______________ (name of certifier), am an officer or employee responsible for the performance of this contract and hereby certify that the percentage of recovered material content for EPA-designated items met the applicable contract specifications or other contractual requirements.

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