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This federal solicitation notice provides details for a pavement and site improvements project for the Indiana Dunes National Park. Work will consist of installing pavement and completing other site improvements as outlined in the project specifications. The solicitation number is 140P6423Q0007 and it is valued between $100,000 and $250,000. The National Park Service Midwest Region will award a firm-fixed price construction contract. Construction Wage Rate Requirements for Porter County, Indiana apply. The project is set aside 100% for total small businesses. The NAICS code is 237310. Offerors must register in the System for Award Management and complete online representations and certifications by the solicitation close date. Site visits are available and the contracting office will not distribute hard or electronic copies of the solicitation. The point of contact is provided for any questions.
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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
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)
0040602009
NPS, MWR - Ohio MABO
1113 West Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills OH 44067-1678
PMO
Craig Bryant 4407173706
101/06/2023
140P6423Q0007
10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)
Scope of Work: Work will consist of providing all labor, materials, tools and other equipment necessary for the installation of pavement and other site improvements as outlined in the project specifications.
Magnitude of Construction: Between $100,000 and $250,000
This project is subject to the Construction Wage Rate Requirements Statute
Set Aside: Total Small Business Set Aside
Site Visit: An organized site visit has been scheduled for this project. See the solicitation Section L, Provision 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) for all site visit information
Type of Acquisition: A firm-fixed price contract will be awarded
Submission Requirements: See Section L of the solicitation
Bid Guarantee will be required with your quote -- See Provision 52.228-1 Bid
Continued ...
11. The Contractor shall begin performance
12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?
award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)
13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:
a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee
c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.
(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.
d. Offers providing less than
12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO
(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)
10 120 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving
FAR CLAUSE 52.211-10
02/22/2023
NSN 7540-01-155-3212
x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________
STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)
Prescribed by GSA
FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)
17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ____________________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in item 13d.)
14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)
16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)
CODE FACILITY CODE
AMOUNTS
18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.
19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS
OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)
(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)
AMENDMENT NO.
DATE.
20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE
AWARD (To be completed by Government)
21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:
22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA
24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN
(4 copies unless otherwise specified)
ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO
26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY
CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE
(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)
Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.
No further contractual document is necessary.
30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)
30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE
BY
2PAGE OF
NPS, MWR - Ohio MABO 1113 West Aurora Road
Sagamore Hills OH 44067-1678
PMO
Craig Bryant
28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD
Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, copies to issuing office.)
10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)
STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK
Continued...
ITEM NO.
(A)
SUPPLIES/SERVICES
(B)
QUANTITY
(C)
UNIT
(D)
UNIT PRICE
(E)
AMOUNT
(F)
NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR
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CONTINUATION SHEET
REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF
140P6423Q0007
Guarantee of the solicitation
Delivery: 120 Days After Notice to Proceed
Delivery Location Code: 0009060392
NPS, MWR, Indiana Dunes NL
1100 North Mineral Springs Road
Porter IN 46304-1299 US
00010 Pavement & Site Improvements IAW attached
Specifications and supporting documents
NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)
Sponsored by GSA
FAR (48 CFR) 53.110
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TABLE OF CONTENT
SECTION A – Solicitation/Contract Form 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) SECTION B – Price/Bid Schedule SECTION C – Specifications/Drawings SECTION D - Packaging and Marking SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance 52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction. Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) Addendum to 52.246-12, Interim and Final Inspections SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance 52.211-10 -- Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion or 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 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sep 2011) Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (May 2016) SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements
GREEN PROCUREMENT
SECTION I - Contract Clauses 52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) . 12 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) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) 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) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence -- Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) 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) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.222-54 Employee Eligibility Verification (May 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 52.223-17 -- Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service and Construction Contracts (Aug 2018)
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52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Jun 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledges of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds- Construction (Jun 2020)(DEVIATION Apr 2020) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (Nov 2021) 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) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 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) 13 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 (Dec 2022) 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) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)
CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
1452.203-70 -- Restrictions on Endorsements (Jul 1996) 1452.204-70 -- Release of Claims – Department of Interior (Jul 1996) 1452.228-70 -- Liability Insurance—Department of the Interior (Jul 1996) 52.213-4 – Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (Dec 2022) 52.225-9 -- Buy American–Construction Materials (Oct 2022) 52.228-13 -- Alternative Payment Protections (Jul 2000) 52.252-6 – Authorized Deviations in Clauses (Nov 2020) SECTION J – List of Attachments SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.203-18 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements - Representation (Jan 2017) 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) 52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (Aug 2020) 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014) 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020)
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
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52.204-8 -- Annual Representations and Certifications (Dec 2022) 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunication and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation (Oct 2020) 52.222-23 -- Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999) 52.225-10 -- Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials (May 2014) 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sep 1996) 52.252-5 – Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors 52.252-1 – Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (Jan 2017) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999)
PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) 52.216-1 – Type of Contract (Apr 1984) 52.222-5 -- Construction Wage Rate Requirements—Secondary Site of the Work (May 2014) 52.233-2 Service of Protest Department of the Interior (SEPT 2006) (DEVIATION) (JUL 1996) 52.236-27 – Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995)
INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS
SECTION M – AWARD SELECTION PROCESS
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SECTION A – Solicitation/Contract Form
52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
http://www.acquisition.gov
SECTION B – Price/Bid Schedule
Quote Pricing shall be provided in accordance with Section L and is incorporated herein.
1. The contractor must furnish an itemized breakdown. Contractor shall use the Price/Bid Schedule referred to under SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS.
SECTION C – Specifications/Drawings
Project work consists of: providing all labor, materials, tools and other equipment necessary for the installation of pavement and other site improvements as outlined in the project specifications.
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
No clauses included
SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance
52.246-12 -- Inspection of Construction. 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.
http://www.acquisition.gov/
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(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.
(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)
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Addendum to 52.246-12, Interim and Final Inspections
1. Prior to covering, enclosing, or hiding any of type work, the Contractor may 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.
5. The final inspection will be onsite with the Contractor, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and Contract
Specialist/Contracting Officer (when possible).
(End of addendum)
SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance
52.211-10 -- Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion or 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 120 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed. 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.
(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.
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52.242-14 -- Suspension of Work (Apr 1984)
(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.
(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly.
However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.
(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed—
(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and
(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.
SECTION G - Contract Administration Data
Craig D Bryant Contracting Officer National Park Service
1113 W. Aurora Rd Sagamore Hills, OH 44067 Telephone No. (330) 468-2500 ext: 6 Fax No. (330) 468-2507 Email: craig_bryant@nps.gov
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.
The COR for this contract will be:
(c) The COR is not authorized to perform, formally or informally, any of the following actions:
mailto:craig_bryant@nps.gov
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(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.
(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 Local Clause)
Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) (May 2016)
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, which shows pricing breakdown for all line items.
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 IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov or phone (866) 973-3131.
https://www.ipp.gov/ mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.treasury.gov
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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)
SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements
GREEN PROCUREMENT
To the extent that the construction services provided by the Contractor require provision of any of the types of products listed at https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement, the Contractor is expected to provide the green type of product unless that type of product is not available competitively within a reasonable time, at a reasonable price, is not life cycle cost efficient in the case of energy consuming products, or does not meet reasonable performance standards.
SECTION I - Contract Clauses
52.252-2 – Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)
This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Jun 2020) 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) 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) 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) 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) 52.215-8 Order of Precedence -- Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) 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) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) https://sftool.gov/greenprocurement
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52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.222-54 Employee Eligibility Verification (May 2022) 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022) 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) 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 (Feb 2021) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) 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 (Jun 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-11 Individual Surety - Pledges of Assets (Feb 2021) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds- Construction (Jun 2020)(DEVIATION Apr 2020) 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) 52.232-16 Progress Payments (Nov 2021) 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) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021) 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014) 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 (Dec 2022) 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) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)
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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT
1452.203-70 -- Restrictions on Endorsements (Jul 1996)
Restriction on Endorsements—Department of the Interior
The Contractor shall not refer to contracts awarded by the Department of the Interior in commercial advertising, as defined in FAR 31.205–1, in a manner which states or implies that the product or service provided is approved or endorsed by the Government, or is considered by the Government to be superior to other products or services. This restriction is intended to avoid the appearance of preference by the Government toward any product or service. The Contractor may request the Contracting Officer to make a determination as to the propriety of promotional material.
1452.204-70 -- Release of Claims – Department of Interior (Jul 1996)
Release of Claims—Department of the Interior
After completion of work and prior to final payment, the Contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a release of claims against the United States relating to this contract. The Release of Claims form (DI–137) shall be used for this purpose. The form provides for exception of specified claims from operation of the release.
1452.228-70 -- Liability Insurance—Department of the Interior (Jul 1996)
(a) The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the term of this contract and any extension thereof liability insurance in form satisfactory to the Contracting Officer by an insurance company which is acceptable to the Contracting Officer. The named insured parties under the policy shall be the Contractor and the United States of America. The amounts of the insurance shall be not less than as follows:
$200,000.00 each person
$500,000.00 each occurrence
$500,000.00 property damage
(b) Each policy shall have a certificate evidencing the insurance coverage. The insurance company shall provide an endorsement to notify the Contracting Officer 30 days prior to the effective date of cancellation or termination of the policy or certificate; or modification of the policy or certificate which may adversely affect the interest of the Government in such insurance. The certificate shall identify the contract number, the name and address of the Contracting Officer, as well as the insured, the policy number and a brief description of contract services to be performed. The contractor shall furnish the Contracting Officer with a copy of an acceptable insurance certificate prior to beginning the work.
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52.213-4 – Terms and Conditions – Simplified Acquisitions (Other Than Commercial Products and Commercial Services) (Dec 2022)
(a) The Contractor shall comply with the following Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clauses that are incorporated by reference:
(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:
(i) 52.203-19, Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (Jan 2017) (section 743 of Division E, Title VII, of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235) and its successor provisions in subsequent appropriations acts (and as extended in continuing resolutions)).
(ii) 52.204-23, Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Nov 2021) (Section 1634 of Pub. L. 115-91).
(iii) 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. (Nov 2021) (Section 889(a)(1)(A) of Pub. L. 115-232).
(iv) 52.222-3, Convict Labor (Jun 2003) (E.O.11755).
(v) 52.222-21, Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015).
(vi) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) (E.O.11246).
(vii) 52.225-13, Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) (E.O.s, proclamations, and statutes administered by the Office of Foreign Assets Control of the Department of the Treasury).
(viii) 52.233-3, Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ( 31 U.S.C.3553).
(ix) 52.233-4, Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) (Pub.L.108-77, 108-78 ( 19 U.S.C. 3805 note)).
(2) Listed below are additional clauses that apply:
(i) 52.232-1, Payments (Apr 1984).
(ii) 52.232-8, Discounts for Prompt Payment (Feb 2002).
(iii) 52.232-11, Extras (Apr 1984).
(iv) 52.232-25, Prompt Payment (Jan 2017).
(v) 52.232-39, Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013).
(vi) 52.232-40, Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Nov 2021).
(vii) 52.233-1, Disputes (May 2014).
(viii) 52.244-6, Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec 2022).
(ix) 52.253-1, Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991).
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(b) The Contractor shall comply with the following FAR clauses, incorporated by reference, unless the circumstances do not apply:
(1) The clauses listed below implement provisions of law or Executive order:
(i) 52.204-10, Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (Jun 2020)(Pub.
L. 109-282) ( 31 U.S.C. 6101 note) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 4.1403(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(ii) 52.222-19, Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Dec 2022) (E.O. 13126) (Applies to contracts for supplies exceeding the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101 on the date of award of this contract).
(iii) 52.222-20, Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment., Contracts for Materials, Supplies, Articles, and Equipment (Jun 2020) ( 41 U.S.C.chapter 65) (Applies to supply contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.602 on the date of award of this contract, in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands).
(iv) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(v) 52.222-36, Equal Employment for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ( 29 U.S.C. 793) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 22.1408(a) on the date of award of this contract, unless the work is to be performed outside the United States by employees recruited outside the United States). (For purposes of this clause, "United States" includes the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, and Wake Island.)
(vi) 52.222-37, Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ( 38 U.S.C. 4212) (Applies to contracts valued at or above the threshold specified in FAR 22.1303(a) on the date of award of this contract).
(vii) 52.222-41, Service Contract Labor Standards (Aug 2018) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to service contracts over $2,500 that are subject to the Service Contract Labor Standards statute and will be performed in the United States, District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, or the outer Continental Shelf).
(viii) (A) 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) ( 22 U.S.C. chapter 78 and E.O.
13627) (Applies to all solicitations and contracts).
(B) Alternate I (Mar 2015) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the following information with regard to applicable directives or notices: Document title(s), source for obtaining document(s), and contract performance location outside the United States to which the document applies).
(ix) 52.222-55, Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers Under Executive Order 14026 (Jan 2022) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the Northern Mariana Islands, American Samoa, Guam, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Johnston Island, Wake Island, and the outer Continental Shelf as defined in the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act (43 U.S.C. 1331, et seq.))).
(x) 52.222-62, Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) (E.O. 13706) (Applies when 52.222-6 or 52.222-41 are in the contract and performance in whole or in part is in the United States (the 50 States and the District of Columbia.))
(xi) 52.223-5, Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) (E.O. 13423) (Applies to services performed on Federal facilities).
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(xii) 52.223-11, Ozone-Depleting Substances and High Global Warming Potential Hydrofluorocarbons
(Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693)(applies to contracts for products as prescribed at FAR 23.804(a)(1)).
(xiii) 52.223-12, Maintenance, Service, Repair, or Disposal of Refrigeration Equipment and Air Conditioners (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to maintenance, service, repair, or disposal of refrigeration equipment and air conditioners).
(xiv) 52.223-15, Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (May 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 8259b) (Unless exempt pursuant to 23.204, applies to contracts when energy-consuming products listed in the ENERGY STAR® Program or Federal Energy Management Program (FEMP)) will be-
(A) Delivered;
(B) Acquired by the Contractor for use in performing services at a Federally-controlled facility;
(C) Furnished by the Contractor for use by the Government; or
(D) Specified in the design of a building or work, or incorporated during its construction, renovation, or maintenance).
(xv) 52.223-20, Aerosols (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons as a propellant or as a solvent; or contracts for maintenance or repair of electronic or mechanical devices).
(xvi) 52.223-21, Foams (Jun 2016) (E.O. 13693) (Applies to contracts for products that may contain high global warming potential hydrofluorocarbons or refrigerant blends containing hydrofluorocarbons as a foam blowing agent; or contracts for construction of buildings or facilities.
(xvii) (A) 52.225-1, Buy American-Supplies (Oct 2022) ( 41 U.S.C. chapter 67) (Applies to contracts for supplies, and to contracts for services involving the furnishing of supplies, for use in the United States or its outlying areas, if the value of the supply contract or supply portion of a service contract exceeds the micro-purchase threshold, as defined in FAR 2.101 on the date of award of this contract, and the acquisition-
(1) Is set aside for small business concerns; or
(2) Cannot be set aside for small business concerns (see 19.502-2), and does not exceed $50,000).
(B) Alternate I (OCT 2022) (Applies if the Contracting Officer has filled in the domestic content threshold below, which will apply to the entire contract period of performance. Substitute the following sentence for the first sentence of paragraph (1)(ii)(A) of the definition of domestic end product in paragraph (a) of 52.225-1: (A) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds __ percent of the cost of all its components. [ Contracting officer to insert the percentage per instructions at 13.302-5(d)(4). ])
(xviii) 52.226-6, Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations., Promoting Excess Food Donation to Nonprofit Organizations (Jun 2020) ( 42 U.S.C. 1792) (Applies to contracts greater than the threshold specified in FAR 26.404 on the date of award of this contract, that provide for the provision, the service, or the sale of food in the United States).
(xix) 52.232-33, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-System for Award Management (Oct 2013)(Applies when the payment will be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT) and the payment office uses the System for Award Management (SAM) as its source of EFT information).
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(xx) 52.232-34, Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer-Other than System for Award Management (Jul
2013) (Applies when the payment will be made by EFT and the payment office does not use the SAM database as its source of EFT information).
(xxi) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flag Commercial Vessels (Nov 2021) ( 46 U.S.C. 55305)(Applies to supplies transported by ocean vessels (except for the types of subcontracts listed at 47.504(d)).
(2) Listed below are additional clauses that may apply:
(i) 52.204-21, Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov 2021) (Applies to contracts when the contractor or a subcontractor at any tier may have Federal contract information residing in or transiting through its information system.)
(ii) 52.209-6, Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) (Applies to contracts over the threshold specified in FAR 9.405- 2(b) on the date of award of this contract).
(iii) 52.211-17, Delivery of Excess Quantities (Sept 1989) (Applies to fixed-price supplies).
(iv) 52.247-29, F.o.b. Origin (Feb 2006) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. origin).
(v) 52.247-34, F.o.b. Destination (Nov 1991) (Applies to supplies if delivery is f.o.b. destination).
(c) FAR 52.252-2, Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998). This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):
[Insert one or more Internet addresses]
(d) Inspection/Acceptance. The Contractor shall tender for acceptance only those items that conform to the requirements of this contract. The Government reserves the right to inspect or test any supplies or services that have been tendered for acceptance. The Government may require repair or replacement of nonconforming supplies or reperformance of nonconforming services at no increase in contract price. The Government must exercise its postacceptance rights-
(1) Within a reasonable period of time after the defect was discovered or should have been discovered;
and
(2) Before any substantial change occurs in the condition of the item, unless the change is due to the defect in the item.
(e) Excusable delays. The Contractor shall be liable for default unless nonperformance is caused by an occurrence beyond the reasonable control of the Contractor and without its fault or negligence, such as acts of God or the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its sovereign or contractual capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine restrictions, strikes, unusually severe weather, and delays of common carriers.
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