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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION CALL

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

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

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

0040663119

NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

DOI, NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

820 Columbus St Rapid City SD 57701

PMN

Nathan Ziegler 6055740480

107/10/2024

140P6324Q0037

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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 materials necessary to install a new fire suppression system per attached Statement of Work. Contractors must review the solicitation package and return the information requested not later than the specified date.

LOCATION: MORU Housing Area, Residence 51, 13000 Highway 244 to Doane Mtn Rd, Keystone, South Dakota, 57751

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

BONDS: Payment bond protection in the amount of 100% of final contract award amount.

NAICS CODE: The associated NAICS code is 238220 Plumbing, Heating, and Air Condition

Contractors. The small business size standard is $19 million.

NOTICE OF SET ASIDE: 100% Total Small Business

SITE VISIT: A site visit is highly encouraged.

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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 90 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

08/05/2024

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. 12/2022)

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 THE UNITED STATES CODE AT

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 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

2PAGE OF

NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

DOI, NPS, MWR - NEKOTA MABO

820 Columbus St Rapid City SD 57701

PMN

Joseph Kirk

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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

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

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

Continued...

and return

(Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140P6324Q0037

DATE: July 15, 2024, TIME: 12:30 PM MDT, Mount

Rushmore National Memorial, 13000 Highway 244, Bldg 31, Keystone, SD 57751. For details regarding the organized site visit see FAR Provision 52.236-27 Site Visit

(Construction), Alternate 1.

SCHEDULE: The Government anticipates that work will be completed in 90 calendar days with work beginning in August 2024. The final performance period start date is contingent of issuance of

Notice to Proceed.

WAGE RATES: Wage Rate Requirements (Construction)

(formerly known as the Davis Bacon Act) are incorporated into the terms and conditions as an attachment. Please note that Executive Order

14026 applies to this contract.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): The successful offeror must be registered in SAM and have current online Representations and

Certifications. Please access http://www.sam.gov to update your records prior to submitting final offer.

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 email. Email: nathan_ziegler@nps.gov. All questions must be submitted in writing no later than COB July 18, 2024, following the scheduled site visit.

Delivery Location Code: 0009060410

NPS, MWR, Mount Rushmore NM

Suite 1 13000 Highway 244, Building

Keystone SD 57751 US

00010 Install Fire Suppression System IAW Statement of

Work

Product/Service Code: Z2FA

Continued ...

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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REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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Product/Service Description: REPAIR OR ALTERATION

OF FAMILY HOUSING FACILITIES

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

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Mount Rushmore National Memorial Part I - The Schedule Section A: Solicitation/Contract Form Special Notice for Contractors Submitting Quotes Section B: Bid Schedule Section C: Specifications/Drawings Section D: Packaging and Marking Section E: Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996) Section F: Deliveries or Performance 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) Section G: Contract Administration Data Submittal Process Request for Information (RFIs) Construction Schedule Requirements Schedule of Values Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021) 1452.201-70 Authorities and delegations (SEP 2011) Section H: Special Contract Requirements Part II - Contract Clauses Section I: Contract Clauses 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) 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) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023) 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021) 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) 52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024) 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 (JUL 2021) 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 (JUN 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (NOV 2021) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 14026 (JAN 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biohazard Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (MAY 2024)

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52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (FEB 2021) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2024) 52.223-11 Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons (MAY 2024) 52.223-20 Aerosol (MAY 2024) 52.223-21 Foam (MAY 2024) 52.225-9 Buy American Act - Construction Materials (OCT 2022) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement - Construction Materials (MAY 2014) - Alternate I (MAY 2014) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) 52.226-7 Drug-Free Workplace (May 2024) 52.226-8 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (MAY 2024) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (JUN 2020) 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (JUN 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity - Construction Contracts (DEC 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION APR 2020) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) 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) 52.233-1 Disputes. (MAY 2014) - Alternate I (DEC 1991) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) 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) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984) 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) 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 Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) 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) 52.252-6 Authorized Deviations in Clauses (NOV 2020) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements (JUL 1996) 1452.204-70 Release of Claims (JUL 1996) 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance (JUL 1996) 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 (MAY 2024) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

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52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payment to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) Section L: Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 52.204-7 System for Award Management (OCT 2018) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999) 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):

Electronic Submissions of Quotes 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021) 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) Alternate I (FEB 1995) 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information - Department of the Interior (APR 1984) 1452.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) (DEVIATION) 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), in accordance with the Specifications/Drawings 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.” Reference Department of Interior Acquisition Regulation (DIAR) Part 1436, 1436.270-1 Uniform Contract Format.

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 Specifications.

Section B: Bid Schedule

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: Specifications/Drawings

Additional requirements information is provided in the solicitation, specifications, supporting documents and other pertinent attachments.

“Specifications and other supporting documents are attached and incorporated herein. Refer to SECTION J.”

Section D: Packaging and Marking

Not Applicable

Section E: Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

a) Definition. "Work" includes, but is not limited to, materials, workmanship, and manufacture and fabrication of components.

(b) The Contractor shall maintain an adequate inspection system and perform such inspections as will ensure that the work performed under the contract conforms to contract requirements. The Contractor shall maintain complete inspection records and make them available to the Government. All work shall be conducted under the general direction of the Contracting Officer and is subject to Government inspection and test at all places and at all reasonable times before acceptance to ensure strict compliance with the terms of the contract.

(c) Government inspections and tests are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not-

(1) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

(2) Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

(3) Constitute or imply acceptance; or

(4) Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under paragraph (i) of this- section.

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(d) The presence or absence of a Government inspector does not relieve the Contractor from any contract requirement, nor is the inspector authorized to change any term or condition of the specification without the Contracting Officer’s written authorization.

(e) The Contractor shall promptly furnish, at no increase in contract price, all facilities, labor, and material reasonably needed for performing such safe and convenient inspections and tests as may be required by the Contracting Officer. The Government may charge to the Contractor any additional cost of inspection or test when work is not ready at the time specified by the Contractor for inspection or test, or when prior rejection makes reinspection or retest necessary. The Government shall perform all inspections and tests in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work. Special, full size, and performance tests shall be performed as described in the contract.

(f) The Contractor shall, without charge, replace or correct work found by the Government not to conform to contract requirements, unless in the public interest the Government consents to accept the work with an appropriate adjustment in contract price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

(g) If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may-

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor’s right to proceed.

(h) If, before acceptance of the entire work, the Government decides to examine already completed work by removing it or tearing it out, the Contractor, on request, shall promptly furnish all necessary facilities, labor, and material. If the work is found to be defective or nonconforming in any material respect due to the fault of the Contractor or its subcontractors, the Contractor shall defray the expenses of the examination and of satisfactory reconstruction. However, if the work is found to meet contract requirements, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment for the additional services involved in the examination and reconstruction, including, if completion of the work was thereby delayed, an extension of time.

(i) Unless otherwise specified in the contract, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the contract or that portion of the work the Contracting Officer determines can be accepted separately.

Acceptance shall be final and conclusive except for latent defects, fraud, gross mistakes amounting to fraud, or the Government’s rights under any warranty or guarantee.

(End of clause)

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 90 calendar days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of 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 several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). 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. 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.

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(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer 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)

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

Section G: Contract Administration Data

a) Contact Information:

Contracting Specialist/Officer administrating the Contract:

Contracting Specialist Nathan Ziegler nathan_ziegler@nps.gov

(605) 574-0480

Contracting Officer Joseph Kirk Joseph_kirk@nps.gov

(605) 574-0510

(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 each subcontractor, project schedule, updated progress reports, material submittals, test reports, as-built drawings, and release of claims. Contractor must provide a signed copy of the 'Release of Claims' to the Contract Administrator upon submittal of final invoice.

mailto:Nathan_ziegler@nps.gov mailto:Joseph_kirk@nps.gov

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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.

INTERIM AND FINAL INSPECTIONS

1. Prior to covering, enclosing, or hiding any of type work, the Contractor must contact the Government representative to perform an interim inspection. Failure to contact the Government representative perform an interim inspection prior to concealment may result in the Contractor being required to uncover performed work sufficiently to allow for proper inspection.

2. When ready for final inspection, the Contractor shall notify the CO and COR, requesting a final inspection in writing to the CO.

The final inspection shall normally be requested a minimum of three (3) calendar days before the desired date or as otherwise negotiated with the Contracting Officer.

3. The final inspection will be onsite with the Contractor, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer (when possible).

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 36.211(b) requires agencies provide description of policies and procedures that apply to definitization of equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts and data on the time required to definitize equitable adjustments for change orders under construction contracts. This information can be found at:

https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract.

Submittal Process

(a) This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for submitting Shop Drawings, Product Data, Samples, and other submittals.

(b) Submittal List: A submittal list is included in the scope of work document. The intent is to provide an overall summary of submittal requirements and not a comprehensive list. The requirements of the scope of work and contract terms and conditions still apply regardless of what is shown on the submittal list.

(c) Processing Time: Allow enough time for submittal review, including time for re-submittals. Time for review shall commence on Contracting Officer’s receipt of submittal. No extension of the contract time will be authorized because of failure to transmit submittals enough in advance of the work to permit processing, including re-submittals. Allow 5 business days for review of each submittal and resubmittal. Allow additional time if coordination with subsequent submittals is required.

(d) Transmittal: All material submittals shall be transmitted using National Park Service form CM-16 (attached). Package each submittal individually and appropriately for transmittal and handling. Submittals received from sources other than the Contractor will be returned without review.

(e) The Contractor shall number each submittal sequentially. Revised submittals (resubmittals) shall include an appropriate revision number.

(f) (f) Re-submit submittals until they are marked “Approved” or “Approved with notations.” Use only final submittals with mark indicating “Approved” or “Approved with notations.”

Request for Information (RFIs) https://www.doi.gov/pam/acquisition/policy/constructioncontract

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(a) Immediately on discovery of the need for additional information or interpretation of the contract documents, Contractor shall prepare and submit an RFI utilizing the form provided by the CO (attached) or one created by the Contractor that is approved by the CO. The content of the RFI shall include a detailed description of elements requiring clarification. Include all relevant facts and circumstances in the RFI. The Contractor shall sequentially number each RFI.

(1) CO will not respond to RFIs submitted by other entities controlled by Contractor.

(2) Coordinate and submit RFIs in a prompt manner to avoid delays in the work.

(b) Content of the RFI: Include a detailed, legible description of item needing information or interpretation and the following:

(1) RFI number, numbered sequentially.

(2) Date.

(3) RFI subject.

(4) Specification Section number and title and related paragraphs, as appropriate.

(5) Drawing number and detail references, as appropriate.

(6) Field dimensions and conditions, as appropriate.

(7) Contractor's suggested resolution. If Contractor's suggested resolution impacts the contract time or the contract amount, Contractor shall state impact in the RFI.

(8) Contractor's signature.

(9) Attachments: Include sketches, descriptions, measurements, photos, product data, shop drawings, coordination drawings, and other information necessary to fully describe items needing interpretation. Include dimensions, thicknesses, structural grid references, and details of affected materials, assemblies, and attachments on attached sketches.

(c) Contracting Officer’s Action: CO will review each RFI, determine action required, and respond. CO will determine the critical nature of each RFI and issue a response accordingly. The following are not considered to be RFIs and will receive no action:

(1) Requests for approval of submittals.

(2) Requests for approval of substitutions.

(3) Incomplete RFIs or inaccurately prepared RFIs.

(d) CO's action on RFIs may result in the need for a change to the contract time or the contract amount. All contract changes will be processed following the terms and conditions of the contract.

Construction Schedule Requirements

After contract award and a minimum of 3 days prior to the Pre-Construction conference, submit a baseline schedule for the construction period. The purpose of the Construction Schedule is to ensure adequate planning, coordination, scheduling, and reporting during execution of the work by the Contractor. The Construction Schedule will assist the Contractor, Contracting Officer, and Contracting Officer Representative, in monitoring the progress of the work, evaluating proposed changes, and processing progress payments. Prepare the Construction Baseline Schedule to show the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the Work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing all activities required. Indicate the estimated duration, sequence requirements, and relationship of each activity in relation to other activities. Consider seasonal weather conditions in planning and scheduling all work influenced by high and low ambient temperatures, wind, or precipitation to ensure completion of all work within the contract time. Contractor shall be responsible for revising schedule to include any approved updates and/or revisions.

Schedule of Values

(a) Breakdown each lump-sum item into component work activities used in the schedule, for which progress payments may be requested. The work activities broken out within the schedule of values shall be integrated into and made a logical part of the construction baseline schedule submitted under this specification. The total costs for the component work activities shall equal the contract price for that lump-sum item. The Contracting Officer may request data to verify accuracy of dollar values. Include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead and profit in the total dollar value of unit price items and in the component work activities for each lump-sum item. Do not include mobilization, general condition costs, overhead or profit as a separate item.

(b) Do not break down unit price items. Use only the contract price for unit price items.

(c) The total cost of all items shall equal the contract price. The Schedule of Values will form the basis for progress payments.

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(d) An acceptable Schedule of Values shall be agreed upon by the Contractor and Contracting Officer before the first progress payment is processed.

Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (Feb 2021)

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:

1. Copy of vendor invoice document in PDF format, completed on the pay application document provided by contracting, which shows pricing breakdown for all line items. Once all signatures (Contractor’s / COR / CO) and approvals are completed on the pay application, the vendor can then upload this document into IPP as their invoice attachment.

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 St. Louis (FRBSTL) within 3 - 5 business days of the contract award date. Contractor assistance with enrollment can be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov 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 https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov

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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 N/a

Part II - Contract Clauses

Section I: Contract Clauses

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

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)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

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

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (NOV 2021)

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 websites) 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).

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

(b) Safeguarding requirements and procedures.

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(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 products or commercial services, 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.

(End of clause)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and

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Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

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

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

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Representation (FEB 2024)

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 (JUL 2021)

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.

(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: 7.9%

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

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(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 Mount Rushmore National Memorial, South Dakota, Pennington County.

(End of Provision)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEP 2016)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance…