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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)

0040662597

NPS, PWR - PORE MABO

Point Reyes National Seashore

1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station CA 94956-9703

PPR

rocio_gomezmacias@nps.gov cc: alanna_gardner@nps.gov

Alanna Gardner 4158589668

ORCA 324138

x 08/08/2024

140P8424R0013

INVITATION FOR BID

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

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

CONSTRUCT NEW HEADQUARTERS WATER SOURCE & SYSTEM UPGRADES, OREGON CAVES NATIONAL

MONUMENT & PRESERVE, JOSEPHINE COUNTY, OREGON.

The National Park Service (NPS) at Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve has a requirement for the construction of a new headquarters water source and system upgrades. The project is located near the park headquarters building in Oregon Caves

National Monument, in Josephine County, Oregon. The contract work consists of (1) constructing a new raw water intake and a new 4" raw water main (~3500 feet long),

(2) modifying an existing water treatment facility to add new piping, valves, monitoring equipment, and controls, and (3) replacing approximately 1,700 LF of existing water main, service line, valves, and appurtenances. The Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, equipment, testing, and supplies necessary to complete the work as identified in the project specifications and associated documents provided as attachments to the solicitation. All work shall be performed in accordance with local, state, and federal laws. The Contractor shall obtain all necessary permits required to successfully complete the work.

Per FAR 36.204 the project range is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1,000,000.

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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.)

10 210 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

Section F

09/06/2024

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

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NPS, PWR - PORE MABO

Point Reyes National Seashore

1 Bear Valley Road Point Reyes Station CA 94956-9703

PPR

Alanna Gardner

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

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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

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The North American Industry Classification System

(NAICS) Code for this requirement is 237110, with a corresponding size standard of $45 million in annual gross receipts for the past three years.

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

This acquisition is a Total Small Business

Set-Aside. Offers are solicited only from small business concerns. Offers received from concerns that are not small business concerns shall not be considered.

See Section J Attachment 1: Specifications, and

Section J Attachment 2: Drawings, for a detailed description of the requirement.

Refer to provisions and clauses and other attachments for additional information about this requirement and instructions on how to submit a proposal.

A SITE VISIT has been scheduled. See Section L of the solicitation for more information.

Submit questions only through email to the persons listed in Section L.

Delivery: 09/01/2025

Delivery Location Code: 0009060600

NPS, Oregon Caves NM

19000 Caves Highway

Cave Junction OR 97523 US

Period of Performance: 09/23/2024 to 09/01/2025

00010 Construct New HQ Water Source (CLIN 1-27)

Product/Service Code: Z1NE

Product/Service Description: MAINTENANCE OF WATER

SUPPLY FACILITIES

Brian Crowell is designated as the NPS

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract and will be responsible for certifying receipt and acceptance of the services

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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140P8424R0013 rendered. He can be reached at 707-951-1936 or brian_crowell@nps.gov.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation 08/08/2024

Document No.

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Document Title

ORCA 324138 – Construct New HQ Water Source

TABLE OF CONTENTS

PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM

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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

CORRESPONDENCE

APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE/SUPERINTENDENT

1452.201-70 AUTHORITIES AND DELEGATIONS (SEP 2011)

1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Jul 1996)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS – CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING PLATFORM

(FEB 2021)

PAYMENT FOR MATERIAL DELIVERED AT LOCATIONS OTHER THAN THE PROJECT SITE ....... Error!

Bookmark not defined.

SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE RATES

WORKERS COMPENSATION

SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN

ARCHEOLOGICAL FINDINGS

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CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS (JUL 1996)

52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (NOV

2021)

52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—PROHIBITION (DEC

2023)

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (OCT 2022)

52.228-11 INDIVIDUAL SURETY—PLEDGES OF ASSETS (FEB 2021) (DEVIATION MAY 2023)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION MAY

2023)

1452.228-70 LIABILITY INSURANCE (JUL 1996)

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

1452.236-70 PROHIBITION AGAINST USE OF LEAD-BASED PAINT (JUL 1996)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (NOV 2020)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J – LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K – REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS

52.204-29 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS—REPRESENTATION

AND DISCLOSURES (DEC 2023)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATIONS REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES AND EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 COVERED TELECOMMUNICATIONS EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES-REPRESENTATION

(OCT 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS-CERTIFICATION (NOV

2021)

SECTION L – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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52.201-1 ACQUISITION 360: VOLUNTARY SURVEY (SEP 2023)

52.211-3 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS NOT LISTED IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS (JUNE 1988)

1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL INFORMATION—DEPARTMENT OF THE

INTERIOR (APR 1984)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (JUL 1996) (DEVIATION)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) ........................................ Error! Bookmark not defined.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)–ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OTHER INFORMATION – COMPETITIVE

SOURCE SELECTION

RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

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PART I – THE SCHEDULE

SECTION A – SOLICITATION / CONTRACT FORM

Solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 1442) - pages 1- 4 of this package.

SECTION B – BID SCHEDULE

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 140P8424R0013

PARK - PMIS: ORCA – 324138

DEVELOPED AREA: Oregon Caves National Monument & Preserve, Josephine County, OR PROJECT TITLE: Construct New Headquarters Water Source & System Upgrades

Offerors are required to submit, at a minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents with pricing for Base line items and all option line items. Failure to do so may render the proposal unacceptable. For any lump-sum line items, provide the total price only. For any unit-priced line items, provide the unit price and the extended total price. If no specific line item exists for a portion of the work, include the costs in a related item. In case of error in calculation of extended prices, the unit price governs. In case of summation error, the total corrected amounts govern. Round totals & extended prices to whole dollars.

CONTRACT

LINE ITEM

NUMBER

(CLIN)

CONTRACT LINE ITEM (CLI) TITLE QUANTITY

UNIT OF

MEASURE

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

PRICE

1 Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS $ $ 2 Clearing & Grubbing 1 LS $ $ 3 Excavation & Grading 1 LS $ $ 4 Construct Rock Ford 1 LS $ $ 5 Construct Intake Structure 1 LS $ $ 6 Construct Sluice Manhole 1 LS $ $ 7 4" HDPE Water Main 3610 LF $ $ 8 6" HDPE Water Main 500 LF $ $ 9 4" Gate Valve 8 EA $ $ 10 6" Gate Valve 1 EA $ $ 11 8" Gate Valve 1 EA $ $

Construct Air Relief/Vacuum Valve Assembly

3 EA $ $

13 2" HDPE Service Lateral 3 EA $ $ 14 Fire Service Connection 2 EA $ $ 15 Fire Hydrant Assembly 4 EA $ $ 16 Connect to Existing Raw Water Main 1 LS $ $ 17 Water System Pressure Testing 1 LS $ $ 18 Potable Water Disinfection 1 LS $ $ 19 Replumb Water Treatment Plant 1 LS $ $ 20 Turbidity Meter & Controller 1 LS $ $ 21 Electromagnetic Flow Meter 1 LS $ $ 22 SCADA System 1 LS $ $ 23 Underground Communications & Conduit 840 LF $ $ 24 Silt Fence 300 LF $ $ 25 Erosion Control Matting 700 SY $ $ 26 Biorolls 300 LF $ $ 27 Site Cleanup and Restoration 1 LS $ $

TOTAL BASE PRICE (Contract Line Item Number 1 through 27) --------------------------------------------- $

All measurement and payment information is included in Division 01 Specifications Section 01 27 00 Definition of Contract Line Items.

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SECTION C – SPECIFICATIONS / DRAWINGS

Specifications and drawings are attached and incorporated herein by reference. Refer to section J.

SECTION D – PACKAGING AND MARKING

No clauses included.

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.

(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

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(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

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) per the clause at FAR “52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE” in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to a clause’s full text.

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

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 210 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

(End of clause)

52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

If the quantity of a unit-priced item in this contract is an estimated quantity and the actual quantity of the unit-priced item varies more than 15 percent above or below the estimated quantity, an equitable adjustment in the contract price shall be made upon demand of either party. The equitable adjustment shall be based upon any increase or decrease in costs due solely to the variation above 115 percent or below 85 percent of the estimated quantity. If the quantity variation is such as to cause an increase in the time necessary for completion, the Contractor may request, in writing, an extension of time, to be received by the Contracting Officer within 10 days from the beginning of the delay, or within such further period as may be granted by the Contracting Officer before the date of final settlement of the contract. Upon the receipt of a written request for an extension, the Contracting Officer shall ascertain the facts and make an adjustment for extending the completion date as, in the judgement of the Contracting Officer, is justified.

(End of clause)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

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(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.

(End of clause)

SECTION G – CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for this contract will be:

Brian Crowell

S.E. (CA), P.E. (CA)

Engineering Project Manager Redwood National and State Parks 707-951-1936 brian_crowell@nps.gov

The Contract Specialist (CS) responsible for administering this contract will be:

Rocio Gomez Macias Contract Specialist Contracting Operations (ConOps) West National Park Service 415-464-5204 rocio_gomezmacias@nps.gov

The Contracting Officer (CO) with overall responsibility for this contract will be:

Alanna Gardner Contracting Officer Contracting Operations (ConOps) West

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National Park Service 415-858-9668 alanna_gardner@nps.gov

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CORRESPONDENCE

Copies of all correspondence and written notices between the Contracting Officer’s Representative and the Contractor shall be sent to the cognizant Contract Specialist/Contracting Officer at the email address below. All correspondence shall state the contract number in the subject line of the email.

Rocio Gomez Macias Alanna Gardner Contract Specialist Contracting Officer Contracting Operations (ConOps) West Contracting Operations (ConOps) West National Park Service National Park Service rocio_gomezmacias@nps.gov alanna_gardner@nps.gov

(End of Clause)

APPOINTMENT OF CONTRACTOR REPRESENTATIVE/SUPERINTENDENT

Prior to commencement of work on this contract, the contractor shall provide to the Contracting Officer, the name and telephone number of at least one responsible individual who will serve to respond to operational problems and/or emergencies on a daily basis. The contractor agrees that notice to the designated representative shall constitute notice to the contractor and agrees to be bound by any commitments or representations made by the representative.

(End of 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.

€ 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

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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 € prior to receipt of the Contracting Officer’s response issued under paragraph € of this clause.

€ 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)

1452.204-70 RELEASE OF CLAIMS—DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR (Jul 1996)

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.

(End of clause)

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

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.

NOTICE TO CONTRACTORS – CONTRACTOR PERFORMANCE ASSESSMENT REPORTING

SYSTEM (DEC 2015)

1. FAR 42.1502 directs all Federal agencies to collect past performance information on contracts. The Department of the Interior (DOI) has implemented the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) to comply with this regulation. One or more past performance evaluations will be conducted in order to record your contract performance as required by FAR 42.15.

2. The past performance evaluation process is a totally paperless process using CPARS. CPARS is a web-based system that allows for electronic processing of the performance evaluation report. Once the report is processed, it is available in the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) for Government use in evaluating past performance as part of a source selection action.

3. We request that you furnish the Contracting Officer (CO) with the name, position title, phone number, and email address for each person designated to have access to your firm's past performance evaluation(s) for the contract no later than 30 days after award. Each person granted access will have the ability to provide comments in the Contractor portion of the report and state whether or not the Contractor agrees with the evaluation, before

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Document Title returning the report to the Assessing Official (AO). Information in the report must be protected as source selection sensitive information not releasable to the public.

4. When your Contractor Representative(s) are registered in CPARS, they will receive an automatically generated email with detailed login instructions. Further details, systems requirements, and training information for CPARS is available at https://www.cpars.gov/.

5. Within 60 days after the end of a performance period, the AO will complete an interim or final past performance evaluation, and the report will be accessible at https://www.cpars.gov/.

a. Contractor Representatives may then provide comments in response to the evaluation, or return the evaluation without comment.

b. Your comments should focus on objective facts in the AO's narrative and should provide your views on the causes and ramifications of the assessed performance.

c. All information provided should be reviewed for accuracy prior to submission.

d. If you elect not to provide comments, please acknowledge receipt of the evaluation by indicating "No comment" in the space provided, and then selecting “Accept the Ratings and Close the Evaluation”.

e. Your response is due within 60 calendar days after receipt of the CPAR. On day 15, the evaluation will become available in PPIRS-RC marked as “Pending” with or without comments and whether or not it has been closed.

f. If you do not sign and submit the CPAR within 60 days, it will automatically be returned to the Government and will be annotated: "The report was delivered/received by the contractor on (date). The contractor neither signed nor offered comment in response to this assessment."

6. The following guidelines apply concerning your use of the past performance evaluation:

a. Protect the evaluation as source selection information. After review, transmit the evaluation by completing and submitting the form through CPARS. If for some reason you are unable to view and/or submit the form through CPARS, contact the CO for instructions.

b. Strictly control access to the evaluation within your organization. Ensure the evaluation is never released to persons or entities outside of your control.

c. Prohibit the use of or reference to evaluation data for advertising, promotional material, pre-award surveys, responsibility determinations, production readiness reviews, or other similar purposes.

7. If you wish to discuss a past performance evaluation, you should request a meeting in writing to the CO no later than seven days following your receipt of the evaluation. The meeting will be held in person or via telephone or other means during your 60-day review period.

8. A copy of the completed past performance evaluation will be available in CPARS for your viewing and for Government use supporting source selection actions after it has been finalized.

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ELECTRONIC INVOICING AND PAYMENT REQUIREMENTS – INVOICE PROCESSING

PLATFORM (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. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov.

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The Contractor shall submit a draft Invoice Package, including copies of the following documents, to the National Park Service’s (NPS) Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), with a copy to the Contract Specialist & Contracting Officer, a minimum of 5 working days prior to submittal of the formal Invoice through IPP. Within 5 working days of receipt, the COR shall provide an acceptability recommendation to both the NPS Contract Specialist & Contracting Officer (CS & CO) and the Contractor. If the COR recommends acceptance, the Contractor shall submit a copy of the final version of the COR’s checklist and the Invoice Package to the NPS through IPP.

1. Completed copy of the COR’s final Construction Payment Request Checklist (Submit only with the formal submittal to IPP)

2. Completed copy of the Pay Estimate Form (including signed certification of subcontractor payments as required by contract clause 52.232-5)

3. Completed copy of the Limitations on Subcontracting Report

4. Certified copies of Payroll Reports per Contract clause 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records

5. Completed copy of the Payroll Report PII Certification sheet

6. Information required by contract clause 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts

7. A copy of the current construction schedule (refer to project specification section 01 32 16)

8. A copy of the current Schedule of Values (refer to project specification section 01 32 16)

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) 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 ippgroup@bos.frb.org or phone (866) 973-3131.

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

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SECTION H – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

WAGE RATES

Davis-Bacon Wage Rates apply for this project and are attached to this solicitation (See Section J). The project is located in Josephine County, Oregon.

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WORKERS COMPENSATION

The Contractor is required to be insured against liability for workmen's compensation or to undertake self-insurance in accordance with the provisions of the Labor Code of the State of Oregon. Evidence of coverage is required before commencement of project work.

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SITE SPECIFIC SAFETY AND HEALTH PLAN

A site specific safety and health plan shall be prepared covering on-site work to be performed by the contractor and all subcontractors. The prime contractor shall be responsible for development, implementation, and oversight of the site specific plan. The site specific safety and health plan shall establish in detail, the protocols necessary for recognition, evaluation, and control of hazards associated with each task performed. The plan shall address site specific safety and health requirements and procedures based upon site specific conditions. The level of detail provided in the site specific safety and health plan shall be tailored to the type of work, complexity of operations to be performed, and hazards anticipated. The site specific safety and health plan shall address, in as much detail as possible, anticipated tasks, their related hazards, and anticipated control measures.

As work proceeds, the site specific safety and health plan shall be adapted to new situations and new conditions.

Changes and modifications to the accepted site specific safety and health plan shall be made with the knowledge and concurrence of the safety office, site superintendent, and contracting office. Should any unforeseen hazard become evident during the performance of work, the contractor shall bring such hazard to the attention of the safety office and COR, both verbally and in writing for resolution as soon as possible. In the interim, necessary action shall be taken to re-establish and maintain safe working conditions in order to safeguard on-site personnel, visitors, the public, and the environment.

Prior to submittal to the COR, the site specific safety and health plan shall be signed and dated by the prime contractor's safety and health manager and site superintendent. The site specific safety and health plan shall be part of the contractor's safety and Health program. The contractor shall submit to the COR the contractor's site specific safety and health plan for review and approval by the safety office.

Work performed under this contract shall comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety and occupational health laws and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to, Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) standards, 29 CFR, Part 1910 and Part 1926. Where the requirements of applicable laws, criteria, ordinances, regulations, and referenced documents vary the most stringent requirements shall apply.

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ARCHEOLOGICAL FINDINGS

(a) Petroglyphs, artifacts, burial grounds or remains, structural features, ceremonial, domestic, and archeological objects of any nature, historic or prehistoric, found within the construction area, are the property of and will be removed only by the Government. Should Contractor's operations uncover or his employees find any archeological remains, Contractor shall suspend operations at the site of discovery; notify Contracting Officer immediately of the findings; and continue operations in other areas. Included with the notification shall be a brief statement of the location and details of the findings. Should the temporary suspension of work at the site result in delays, or the discovery site require archeological studies resulting in delays or additional work for Contractor, he will be compensated by an equitable adjustment under the General Provisions of the Contract.

CONDUCT OF OPERATIONS

At all times the Contractor shall conduct his organization in conformance with the rules and regulations promulgated by the Secretary of the Interior for the National Park Service, and with such appropriate regulations as the Superintendent may prescribe. Work on Saturdays, Sundays, Federal holidays or at night may be performed only with the prior consent of the Contracting Officer. No signs or advertisements (except those specified herein) shall be displayed on the construction site or within the park except with approval of the Contracting Officer.

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PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

The following contract clauses pertinent to this section are incorporated by reference (by Citation Number, Title, and Date) per the clause at FAR “52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE” in Section I of this contract. See FAR 52.252-2 for an internet address (if specified) for electronic access to a clause’s full text.

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RECESSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY

(MAY 2014)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020) 52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES

OF 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)

52.204-14 SERVICE CONTRACT REPORTING REQUIREMENTS (OCT 2016)

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)

52.204-27 PROHIBITION ON A BYTEDANCE COVERED APPLICATION (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT’S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTOR’S

DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (NOV 2021)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT

2018) 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS (NOV 2015)

52.215-2 AUDIT AND RECORDS-NEGOTIATIONS (JUN 2020)

52.215-8 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE - UNIFORM CONTRACT FORMAT (OCT 1997)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (NOV 2020)

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (SEP 2023)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (OCT 2022)

52.219-28 POST AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (SEP 2023)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS-OVERTIME COMPENSATION (MAY 2018)

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2018)

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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 REQUIRMENTS 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)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEP 2016)

52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2015)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT (DEC 2010)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (NOV 2021)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (MAY 2022)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES FOR CONTRACTOR WORKERS UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 14026 (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

(SEP 2013)

52.223-5 POLLUTION PREVENTION AND RIGHT-TO-KNOW INFORMATION (MAY 2024)

52.223-21 FOAMS (MAY 2024)

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)

52.227-17 RIGHTS IN DATA – SPECIAL WORKS (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

52.228-5 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION (JAN 1997)

52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS (DEC 2022)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-17 INTEREST (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER – SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTORS (MAR 2023)

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)

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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)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL PRODUCTS AND COMMERCIAL SERVICES (FEB 2024)

52.245-1 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY (SEP 2021)-ALTERNATE I (APR 2012)

52.245-9 USE AND CHARGES (APR 2012)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING – CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2020)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR 2012)-ALTERNATE I

(SEP 1996)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

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1452.203-70 RESTRICTIONS ON ENDORSEMENTS (JUL 1996)

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.

(End of clause)

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.

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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.

(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…