SOL-111-17-000002.pdf

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)

REQ-111-16-000016

USAID Armenia

00000

ARMENIA

Armen Yeghiazarian +37410-49-4466

1x 10/20/2016

SOL-111-17-000002

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

Supervision or Compliance Review of USAID's Implementing Partner's and Construction

Contractor's Works

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.)

0 0 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

12/05/2016

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

Not Applicable

N/A

Michael Rossman

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

SOL-111-17-000002

Delivery Location Code: USAID/ARMENIA

USAID/Yerevan

1 American Avenue

Yerevan 0082, Armenia

0001 BPA for Architectural and Engineering (A&E) services

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Table of Contents Page

PART I - THE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………………………..A-1

SECTION A - SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM…………………………………………………….A-1

SF 252 ARCHITECT – ENGINEER CONTRACT…………………………………………………….A-1

PART I - THE SCHEDULE………………………………………………………………………………...B-1

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS B-1

B.1 TITLE……………………………………………………………………………………………….B-1

B.2 PURPOSE…………………………………………………………………………………………...B-1

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES……………………………………………………………..B-1

B.4 MINIMUM AND MAXIMUM FOR THE BPA…………………………………………………....B-1

B.5 LABOR RATES…………………………………………………………………………………….B-1

B.6 SPECIALIST CATEGORY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS………………………………………...B-3

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK…………………………C-1

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING…………………………………………………………..D-1

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)……………………………………………………….D-1

D.2 BRANDING………………………………………………………………………………………..D-1

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE……………………………………………………....E-1

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE………………………………………………………………E-1

E.2 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE…………….E-1

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE………………………………………………………F-1

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE…………….F-1

F.2 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE…………………………………………………………………….F-1

F.3 DELIVERY SCHEDULE…………………………………………………………………………..F-2

F.4 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES OR OUTPUTS………………………………………………F-2

F.5 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS………………………………………………………………….F-2

F.6 KEY PERSONNEL………………………………………………………………………………...F-2

F.7 752.7005 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS FOR DEVELOPMENT EXPERIENCE

DOCUMENTS (SEP 2313)………………………………………………………………………...F-2

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA……………………………………………….G-1

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE…………………………………………………G-1

G.2 BPA ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICER………………………………………….G-1

G.3 COGNIZANT TECHNICAL OFFICER (CTO)…………………………………………………...G-1

G.4 PAYING OFFICE, INVOICES, PAYMENT……………………………………………………...G-1

G.5 TECHNICAL DIRECTIONS/RELATIONSHIP WITH USAID………………………………….G-2

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………H-1

H.1 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE…………………………………………………………..H-1

H.2 LOGISTIC SUPPORT……………………………………………………………………………..H-1

H.3 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS………………………………………………………………….H-1

H.4 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR PERSONNEL COMPENSATION…………………….H-1

H.5 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST: PRECLUSION FROM FURNISHING

CERTAIN SERVICES AND RESTRICTION ON USE OF INFORMATION (ALTERNATE)...H-2

H.6 EXECUTIVE ORDER ON TERRORISM FINANCING…………………………………………H-2

H.7 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES……………………………………………………………..H-2

H.8 USAID DISABILITY POLICY – ACQUUISITION (DECEMBER 2004)……………………..H-4

H.9 752.2250-70 SOURCE, ORIGIN AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS………………….H-4

H.10 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JUL 1997)………………………….H-5

H.11 752.7027 PERSONNEL (DEC 1990)…………………………………………………………..H-5

PART II - CONTRACT CLAUSES……………………………………………………………………..I-1

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES………………………………………………………………...I-1

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE…………..I-1

I.2 52.216-18 ORDERING (OCT 1995)……………………………………………………………I-3

I.3 52.216-19 ORDER LIMITATIONS (OCT 1995)…………………………………………….....I-3

I.4 52.216-24 LIMITATION OF GOVERNMENT LIABILITY (APR 1984)……………………...I-3

I.5 52.216-25 CONTRACT DEFINITIZATION (OCT 1997)………………………………………I-3

I.6 52.217-6 OPTION FOR INCREASED QUANTITY (MAR 1989)……………………………...I-4

I.7 52.217-8 OPTION TO EXTEND SERVICES (NOV 1999)…………………………………….I-4

I.8 OPTION TO EXTEND THE TERM OF THE BPA……………………………………………...I-4

I.9 52.232-26 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR FIXED-PRICE ARCHITECT-ENGINEER

CONTRACTS (OCT 2008)……………………………………………………………I-4

I.10 52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (SEP 2016)……………………..I-8

SOL-111-17-000002 SECTION B

Construction Supervision or Compliance Activity B-1

PART I - THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 TITLE

Construction Supervision or Compliance Activity of USAID/Armenia Funded Activities.

B.2 PURPOSE

The purpose of this Architectural and Engineering (A&E) Services Blanket Purchase Agreement is to provide A&E Services for various USAID funded construction project locations within Republic of Armenia. The services are for undertaking the supervision or compliance review of USAID’s Implementing Partner’s and construction contractor’s works.

B.3 CONTRACT TYPE AND SERVICES

This is a Blanket Purchase Agreement (BPA) using the following:

Task orders to provide discrete services and obligation of funds within an established ceiling price;

Fixed Daily Rates for locally hired national professionals and other non-U.S. expatriates;

Established USAID per diem rates for Armenia.

The Government will issue task orders that are either Time and Material or Firm Fixed Priced.

The Contractor must perform the services set forth in task orders at prices consistent with section B of this contract, during the period specified in Section F.1 of this contract, and within the minimum and maximum ordering limitations set forth in Section B.5. below, provide/perform services and deliver supervision reports and other deliverables. Specific quantities, descriptions, prices and deliverables shall be set forth in task orders issued by the Cognizant Contracting Officer in accordance with all applicable terms and conditions of this BPA.

B.4 MAXIMUM ORDERING LIMITATION FOR THE BPA

The Contractor is required to provide up to a maximum value of $500,000.00 in services, if and as ordered during the BPA ordering period (see Section F.2) with any single order not to exceed $150,000.00. This limitation shall not be exceeded.

B.5 LABOR RATES

The labor categories below will be used in fulfillment of potential Task Orders under the BPA.

B.5.(a) The rates set forth in the following table are the established fixed burdened daily rates to be charged for each category of specialists to be provided by the Contractor for performance under this BPA.

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Construction Supervision or Compliance Activity B-2

B.5.(b) Table of Fixed Burdened Daily Rates

Fixed Burdened Daily Rates Functional Code

Discipline Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

2 Program Manager/Administrative 02 AA Senior Level 02 AB Mid Level

6 Architect/Interior/Exterior 06 AA Senior Level 06 AB Mid Level 06 AC Junior Level

12 Civil Engineer 12 AA Senior Level 12 AB Mid Level 12 AC Junior Level

15 Construction Inspectors 15 AA Senior Level 15 AB Mid Level 15 AC Junior Level

18 Cost Estimator 18 AA Senior Level 18 AB Mid Level 18 AC Junior Level

21 Electrical Engineer 21 AA Senior Level 21 AB Mid Level 21 AC Junior Level

24 Environmental Specialist 24 AA Senior Level 24 AB Mid Level 24 AC Junior Level

25 Fire Protection Engineer 25 AA Senior Level 25 AB Mid Level 25 AC Junior Level

32 Hydraulic Engineer 32 AA Senior Level 32 AB Mid Level 32 AC Junior Level

42 Mechanical Engineer 42 AA Senior Level 42 AB Mid Level 42 AC Junior Level

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Construction Supervision or Compliance Activity B-3

51 Safety/Occupational Health Engineer 51 AA Senior Level 51 AB Mid Level 51 AC Junior Level

52 Sanitary Engineer 52 AA Senior Level 52 AB Mid Level 52 AC Junior Level

57 Structural Engineer 57 AA Senior Level 57 AB Mid Level 57 AC Junior Level

B.6 SPECIALIST CATEGORY LEVEL QUALIFICATIONS

Following are the minimum qualification levels for Specialist functional labor categories.

Senior Level 1: This level of specialist or engineer must have at a minimum BS degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in the appropriate branch of engineering or field of specialty. The candidates should hold advance degrees, extensive experience and knowledge in concepts, principles and practices in developing countries within the field of science or engineering field (engineering registration are highly desirable). The candidate should have the ability to express engineering and scientific judgment in writing and orally and a broad knowledge of managing complex projects in the US and overseas. The candidates should have 20 years of relevant work experience, with at least 15 years of direct experience in engineering or the field of specialty. Direct experience working on projects in USAID-assisted or other government projects is highly desirable. Working knowledge of English is preferred.

Mid Level 2: This level of specialist or engineer must have at a minimum BS degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in the appropriate branch of engineering or field of specialty. The candidates should hold advance degrees, extensive experience and knowledge in concepts, principles and practices in developing countries within the field of science or engineering field (engineering registration are highly desirable). The candidate should have the ability to express engineering and scientific judgment in writing and orally and a broad knowledge of managing complex projects in the US and overseas. The candidates should have 10 years of relevant work experience, with at least 5 years direct experience in engineering or in the field of specialty. Direct experience working on projects in USAID-assisted or other government projects is highly desirable. Working knowledge of English is preferred.

Junior Level 3: This level of specialist or engineer must have at a minimum BS degree or equivalent from an accredited college or university in appropriate branch of engineering or field of specialty. The candidates should have knowledge in concepts, principles and practices within the field of science or engineering field. The candidates should have one to five years of relevant work experience, with at least one year direct experience in engineering or in the field of specialty (no overseas experience is required, but would be desirable). Direct experience working on projects similar in nature.

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Construction Supervision or Compliance Activity B-4 fall within the same level (i.e., Level 1, Level 2, etc. ), the appropriate level for selecting the applicable fixed burdened daily rate shall be determined at the highest level in which ALL requirements have been met.

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SOL-111-17-000002 SECTION C

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SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

FOR THE BPA

C.1 BACKGROUND

In 2015 and 2016 USAID/Armenia, in accordance with its Country Cooperation and Development Strategy, signed and will sign (i) several Government to Government (G2G) agreements with the Ministries of the Republic of Armenia for direct implementation of development programs with construction components, and (ii) several contracts for implementation of construction works across the country. The works to be implemented are part of these activities will require supervision or compliance review over construction works in order to ensure proper quality of the works to be completed.

In particular, the construction works will be implemented for the following G2G agreements and contracts:

- Ministry of Education and Science (MES);

- Ministry of Health (MOH);

- Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA);

- Ministry of Territorial Administration (MTA).

Through this solicitation for a Blanket Purchase Agreement for A&E Services USAID/Armenia seeks proposals from local professional firms to provide a range of construction supervision or compliance services for various project locations within the Republic of Armenia. A&E firms and individuals shall hold all necessary licenses of the Republic of Armenia to provide the required services.

C.2 SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

The services to be provided by the Contractor will be for undertaking a supervision or compliance role in regards to the activities of USAID's Implementing Partner's, and to provide USAID with advice in regards to the quality and timeliness of the construction contractor's works, which will include the following:

(i) Design review and comments;

(ii) Ensure that works are in compliance with the approved design and applicable laws, building codes and safety requirements;

(iii) Supervision or compliance review of construction works for safety, quality, quantity (volume of works) and time control; The aim is to obtain the highest quality product, in the least time, and assure adherence to USAID approved environmental, safety and health procedures, controlling claims and moderating additional cost, and maintain a written record of the process and results;

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(iv) Participate in and where necessary perform interim testing of systems and system components;

(v) Participate in the final inspection and acceptance of works;

(vi) Work closely with USAID respective staff for coordination of activities, provide regular technical feedback on progress, schedule joint monitoring site visits;

(vii) Compile and provide related documents and reports, etc. Specific deliverables and milestones will be provided by the COR for each Task Order issued under this BPA.

A. Period of Performance

All works must be completed during five-year period from the date of contract award, or until $500,000.00 maximum contract limit is reached. The A&E service for any single order may not exceed $150,000.

B. Work Requirements

The Contractor shall deliver specific, customized services for each Task Order to be issued under this BPA. The specific activities listed below are illustrative, the Contractor, may implement other services in addition or in lieu of those listed below, provided they describe why and/or how such services will contribute to the scope of this work

Comment on the Contractor's Shop Drawings: The A&E Company will review the working designs and specifications to ensure that they comply with Armenian construction standards/codes and safety and environmental requirements

Supervision, Compliance Oversight of Construction Contractors Works: The A&E Company shall supervise or review the construction work for compliance with the overall agreed technical quality and compliance of performance, equipment and materials, and the quality of workmanship as well as the quantity (volume of works) and time control when tasked. This shall involve compliance with the design and specifications, quality of work and changes of the program when appropriate. Compliance control shall be carried out for supplies as well as for works. Particular attention has to be paid to the compliance with safety and environmental requirements.

Recommendations shall be made to USAID/Armenia either recommending acceptance or denial of the contractor's requests for extensions, changes for the approved plans and schedules.

Technical Inspections: The A&E Company shall check all the technical codes and standards for the installation and construction of all systems/equipment and their compliance with approved designs, applicable laws, building codes, safety and environmental requirements.

Meetings: Site progress meetings with USAID/Armenia shall be scheduled on a monthly or semi-monthly basis as requested by USAID/Armenia for each specific order. More frequent meetings will be organized during times of peak activity, if necessary. In case inaccuracies are identified during inspection visits, corrective and remedial measures will be discussed and agreed upon during the formal progress monitoring meetings. The principal items to be addressed at the project progress meetings and following monthly reports shall include but not limited to the following:

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Adequacy of performed works with the initially approved design;

Discussion of identified current/potential problems, finding solutions.

Testing and Commissioning: The A&E Company shall participate in the interim and final commissioning. The A&E Company shall certify final test results and witness the commissioning of the systems. Testing of all the equipment/systems installed by the construction contractor shall be carried out in accordance with the specifications. A&E Company engineers shall attend and witness final testing of equipment and systems.

C. Deliverables and Deliverables Schedule

For each Task Order under this BPA the Contractor shall submit the following deliverables/reports or outputs to the COR:

• Construction Project Supervision or Compliance Reports: will be submitted to USAID/Armenia on a monthly basis regarding the progress of the project; quantity and quality as well as correspondence of the works performed by the construction contractor(s) with the design. Should any inconsistencies between the design and the works performed by the construction contractor, or any other problems be identified during the project monitoring, the contractor will provide unplanned reports to USAID/Armenia keeping them apprised of the problems.

• Phase Reports: will be provided to USAID/Armenia upon completion of certain tasks and installation and testing of systems according to the approved schedule of works.

• Project Completion Report: will be provided to USAID/Armenia upon completion and sign off of a specific project.

• BPA Completion Report: will be provided to USAID/Armenia upon completion and sign off of the BPA.

Once an agreement is entered into, modification to work requirements must be approved by the USAID/Armenia Mission Regional Contracting Officer (RCO).

The Contractor will perform its work under the direction of the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative who will be identified at contract award.

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STATEMENT OF WORK FOR TASK ORDER #1

CONSTRUCTION COMPLIACE OVERSIGHT FOR CHILD PROTECTION

PROGRAM IN SYUNIK, LORI AND ARARAT MARZES AND IN YEREVAN CITY

I. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this task order (TO), issued under the Blanket Purchase Agreement for Architectural Engineering Services, is to provide USAID with compliance oversight services of the construction activities of the implementing partners and construction sub-contractors within USAID’s support to GOAM’s Child Welfare Reform. During the upcoming three years, construction (small-scale infrastructure adjustments/renovation) is planned within the USAID- UNICEF project, and the direct assistance programs with Ministry of Labor and Social Affairs (MLSA) and Ministry of Education and Science (MOES).

II. BACKGROUND

USAID/Armenia supports the Government of Armenia (GOAM) to implement national child welfare reform. It will stop the flow of children into residential institutions, reintegrate de-institutionalized children into family environments, and develop alternative family based-care and community-based social and educational services for vulnerable children.

Deinstitutionalizing and transforming children’s services is not just the removal of children from institutions. Rather, it is a fundamental, systematic, and policy-driven change aimed to ensure the full social inclusion and equal access to services and opportunities of every child. The deinstitutionalization should proceed in parallel with the creation of alternative services, through the re-allocation of financial, administrative, and human resources from the institutions to the community-based services.

The USAID-UNICEF project and the direct assistance activities with the line Ministries will setup/expand the alternative community-based social and educational services.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

USAID as the funder needs to ensure appropriate oversight and quality control of the construction activities is being undertaken. The services to be provided by the Contractor will be for undertaking a compliance role in regards to the construction activities oversight under the USAID projects/activities with UNICEF, MLSA, and MOES as well as to provide USAID with advice in regards of the quality and timeliness of the construction contractor’s works.

Specific deliverables and milestones are detailed under the Sections IV and V of this statement of work.

IV. DETAILED WORK REQUIREMENTS

Within this TO the Contractor will provide compliance oversight over the small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation/renovation under the USAID’s child protection program. During the coming three years, the following three types of projects will be implemented as part of USAID’s child protection programs:

Establishment/expansion of at least twelve community-based services;

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Renovation of five pedagogical support centers; and Small-scale infrastructure adjustments of 100 mainstream schools. This includes but is not limited to wheelchair ramps, accessible bathrooms, renovation of resource rooms at schools.

Total value of the small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation/renovation activities is US$ 1,530,000.

Prior to commencing work on any infrastructure rehabilitation or renovation activities, USAID’s partners will submit plans for renovation/ rehabilitation of facilities. This includes, but is not limited to, a list of facilities to be renovated/rehabilitated, justification for renovation/ rehabilitation, and preliminary cost estimates. Upon receiving USAID approval, MLSA and MOES will conduct design work in accordance with relevant RA legislation and USAID requirements and submit the final design (bill of quantities, drawings, technical specifications, and other relevant documentation) and their contractor(s) selection memo for USAID concurrence.

The Contractor will provide the following services:

1. Design Review The Contractor will perform technical review and assessment of the construction design works, shop drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications to ensure that they are in line with findings of the community baseline studies (renovation plans) and comply with RoA construction codes, safety and environmental requirements. The Contractor will prepare and submit an evaluation report to the COR.

2. Compliance Oversight of Construction The Contractor shall provide compliance oversight of construction for overall technical quality of performance, equipment and materials and the quality of workmanship. This must include ensuring compliance with the design and specifications, quality of work and changes of the program, when appropriate. The Contractor shall ensure quality control for supplies as well as for work carried out.

The contractor shall review the schedule of construction/rehabilitation, taking into account the delivery of material and equipment; availability of manpower with necessary tools and vehicles;

time schedule of works. Recommendations shall be made to the COR either recommending acceptance or denial of the contractor's requests for extensions, changes for the approved plans and schedules.

3. Monitoring of Construction Contractors’ Works The Contractor shall monitor the construction for compliance with the approved design and specifications, applicable laws, building codes, and safety and environmental requirements. The Contractor will also monitor and report to the COR monthly about the constructions contractors’ compliance with all work norms and regulations, construction quality control methods and approaches, Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) measures as defined in the design package as well as about workplace safety and injury/accident prevention measures taken by the construction companies.

On a monthly basis, the Contractor will submit to the COR verified quantities of work done by the construction companies (see the details under Section V, Item B- Construction Project Supervision Reports).

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The Contractor shall check all the technical codes and standards for installation and construction of all systems/equipment and their compliance with approved designs and drawings as well as Armenian construction standards/codes.

The Contractor must participate in the commissioning phases by reviewing the test procedures and the required forms. The Contractor should certify final tests and witness the commissioning of the systems; and review and sign off on as built drawings. Testing of all the equipment/systems installed by the construction contractor must be carried out in accordance with the specifications. The Contractor should ensure that tests are being carried out in accordance with agreed procedures, that test equipment and facilities are adequate for their purpose and are in good order, and that results obtained are correct and accurately recorded. The Contractor must attend and witness final testing of equipment and systems.

Before project phase-out in each community, the Contractor must also check and verify the adequacy of the instructions provided by construction companies regarding the operations and further maintenance (O&M Manual) of the renovated facilities.

5. Final Inspection and Acceptance of Works The Contractor must be involved in final inspection and acceptance of the completed work upon the completion of the Task Order and must be ready to answer the COR’s questions and inquiries about the rehabilitated/constructed alternative community-based service centers, pedagogical centers and schools.

6. Reporting The Contractor will submit related documents and reports in English, and only to the COR.

V. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

The detailed deliverables and deliverables schedule for this TO are as follows:

A. Deliverables The Contractor shall deliver the following items to the COR:

Meetings Construction Design Evaluation Reports Construction Project Compliance Oversight Reports Phase Reports Project Completion Report TO Completion Report

B. Deliverables Schedule and Details

The schedule of TO deliverables and detailed description is as follows:

Meetings: The Contractor will have site progress meetings with the COR on a monthly or semi-monthly basis as requested by the COR. More frequent meetings will be organized during times of peak activity, if necessary. The Contractor will work closely with USAID staff for coordination of activities, provide regular technical feedback on progress, schedule joint monitoring and site visits. The contractor and USAID will discuss any inaccuracies identified during inspection visits and agree upon corrective and remedial measures during the formal progress monitoring meetings.

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Construction Design Evaluation Reports: The Contractor will submit reports of technical review and assessment of construction design works to the COR within two weeks upon receipt of the designs. The Contractor will ensure that the designs comply with Republic of Armenia construction standards/codes, safety and environmental requirements.

Construction Project Compliance Oversight Reports: The Contractor will submit reports to the COR on a monthly basis regarding the progress of the project; quantity and quality as well as correspondence of the works performed by the construction contractor(s) with the design. Should any inconsistencies between the design and the works performed by the construction contractor, or any other problems be identified during the project monitoring, the contractor will provide unplanned reports to the COR keeping them apprised of the problems.

Phase Reports will be provided to the COR upon completion of certain tasks and installation/testing of systems according to the approved schedule of works.

Project Completion Report will be provided to the COR upon completion and sign off of a specific project.

TO Completion Report will be provided to the COR upon completion and sign off of the TO.

VI. REQUESTED KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel proposed by the Contractor is considered to be essential to the work being performed. The key personnel and their position title(s) for the performance of a contract or task order should be designated. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing such personnel for performance of the task order.

Performance of this contract requires the:

Task Order Manager – Senior Level Interior renovations/alterations specialist – Mid Level Water and other utility specialist – Junior Level Cost estimating specialist – Junior Level Other as deemed necessary

Replacement of key personnel cannot be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The listing of key personnel may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended from time to time during the course of the task order to add, change, or delete personnel and positions, as appropriate.

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

The Contractor will provide construction compliance oversight services in the targeted communities/marzes of the USAID’s child protection program. It will begin in the Marzes of Syunik, Lori, Ararat, and Yerevan City. It will include other Marzes as prioritized by the relevant Ministries.

VIII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

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The services are required within 1095 calendar days.

IX. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Once a contract is entered into force, modifications to work requirements must be approved by the USAID’s Regional Contracting Officer (RCO). The Contractor will perform its work under the direction of the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). COR will be identified at contract award.

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STATEMENT OF WORK FOR TASK ORDER #2

CONSTRUCTION COMPLIANCE OVERSIGHT

IN THE NTCC LOCATED IN ABOVYAN CITY OF KOTAYK MARZ

I. INTRODUCTION

The purpose of this task order (TO), issued under the Blanket Purchase Agreement for Architectural Engineering Services, is to provide USAID with compliance oversight services of the construction activities of the implementing partners and construction sub-contractors within USAID’s Improving Tuberculosis, Maternal and Child Health, and Family Planning/Reproductive Health Outcomes in Armenia Activity with the Ministry of Health (MOH). During the upcoming year, construction (small-scale infrastructure adjustments/renovation) is planned within the direct assistance programs with the MOH.

II. BACKGROUND

USAID/Armenia supports the Government of Armenia (GOAM) to track discrete results and address outlying issues in the priority areas of maternal and child health (MCH), family planning/reproductive health (FP/RH), and tuberculosis (TB). Through this activity, the Ministry of Health will: (i) increase and sustain TB financing at the primary health care level; (ii) mitigate TB infection risks at various levels of TB care; (iii) improve TB, maternal and child health, and family planning policy formulation and implementation; and (iv) effectively plan and allocate resources for prevention and treatment programs in priority areas.

As a part of TB service provision reforms USAID will support the MOH to establish the National Center for TB Training, Consultancy, and Programmatic Management (Training Center) in the premises of the National TB Control Center (NTCC). The NTCC will use its wealth of knowledge and experience to develop educational resources, training programs, and distance learning courses on specific tuberculosis-related topics for physicians, nurses, healthcare workers and managers across the country. In the long run, it may become a training hub for TB service organizations who provide care and infection control for Armenia and Russian-speaking countries.

III. SCOPE OF WORK

The services to be provided by the Contractor will be for undertaking a compliance role in regards to the construction activities oversight under the USAID projects/activities with the MOH as well as to provide USAID with advice in regards of the quality and timeliness of the construction contractor’s works. USAID as the funder needs to ensure appropriate oversight and quality control of the construction activities is being undertaken.

Specific deliverables and milestones are detailed under the Sections IV and V of this statement of work.

IV. DETAILED WORK REQUIREMENTS

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Within this TO the Contractor will provide supervision of the small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation/renovation under the USAID’s Improving Tuberculosis, Maternal and Child Health, and Family Planning/Reproductive Health Outcomes in Armenia Activity with the Ministry of Health (MOH). During the up-coming one year, USAID will support the establishment of the Training Center in the NTCC, which includes internal renovation (about 1000sqm) of the center premises.

Total value of the small-scale infrastructure rehabilitation/renovation activities is about US$ 300,000.

Prior to commencing work on any infrastructure rehabilitation or renovation activities, the MOH shall submit plans for renovation/ rehabilitation of health facilities. This includes, but is not limited to the list of facilities to be renovated/rehabilitated, justification for renovation/ rehabilitation, and preliminary cost estimates. Upon receiving USAID approval, the MOH will conduct design works in accordance with RA legislation on design and construction works and USAID requirements and submit the final design (bill of quantities, drawings, technical specifications, and other relevant documentation) and contractor selection memo for USAID concurrence.

The Contractor will provide the following services:

7. Design Review The Contractor will perform technical review and assessment of the construction design works, shop drawings, Bill of Quantities (BOQ) and technical specifications to ensure that they are in line with findings of the baseline studies (renovation plans) and comply with RoA construction codes, safety and environmental requirements. The Contractor will prepare and submit an evaluation report to the COR.

8. Compliance Oversight of Construction The Contractor shall provide compliance oversight of construction for overall technical quality of performance, equipment and materials and the quality of workmanship. This must include ensuring compliance with the design and specifications, quality of work and changes of the program, when appropriate. The Contractor shall ensure quality control for supplies as well as for work carried out.

The contractor shall review the schedule of construction/rehabilitation, taking into account the delivery of material and equipment; availability of manpower with necessary tools and vehicles;

time schedule of works. Recommendations shall be made to the COR either recommending acceptance or denial of the contractor's requests for extensions, changes for the approved plans and schedules.

9. Monitoring of Construction Contractors’ Works The Contractor shall monitor the construction for compliance with the approved design and specifications, applicable laws, building codes, and safety and environmental requirements. The Contractor will also monitor and report to the COR monthly about the construction contractors’ compliance with all work norms and regulations, construction quality control methods and approaches, Environmental Monitoring and Mitigation Plan (EMMP) measures as defined in the design package as well as about workplace safety and injury/accident prevention measures taken by the construction companies.

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On a monthly basis, the Contractor will submit to the COR verified quantities of work done by the construction companies (see the details under Section V, Item B- Construction Project Supervision Reports).

10. Testing of Systems and System Components The Contractor shall check all the technical codes and standards for installation and construction of all systems/equipment and their compliance with approved designs and drawings as well as Armenian construction standards/codes.

The Contractor must participate in the commissioning phases by reviewing the test procedures and the required forms. The Contractor should certify final tests and witness the commissioning of the systems; and review and sign off on as built drawings. Testing of all the equipment/systems installed by the construction contractor must be carried out in accordance with the specifications. The Contractor should ensure that tests are being carried out in accordance with agreed procedures, that test equipment and facilities are adequate for their purpose and are in good order, and that results obtained are correct and accurately recorded. The Contractor must attend and witness final testing of equipment and systems.

Before project phase-out in each community, the Contractor must also check and verify the adequacy of the instructions provided by construction companies regarding the operations and further maintenance (O&M Manual) of the renovated facilities.

11. Final Inspection and Acceptance of Works The Contractor must be involved in final inspection and acceptance of the completed work upon the completion of the Task Order and must be ready to answer COR questions and inquiries about the rehabilitated/constructed National Center for TB Training, Consultancy, and Programmatic Management.

12. Reporting The Contractor will submit related documents and reports in English, and to the COR only.

V. DELIVERABLES AND DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE

The detailed deliverables and deliverables schedule for this TO are as follows:

A. Deliverables The Contractor shall deliver the following items to the COR:

Meetings Construction Design Evaluation Reports Construction Project Compliance Oversight Reports Phase Reports Project Completion Report TO Completion Report

B. Deliverables Schedule and Details

The schedule of TO deliverables and detailed description is as follows:

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Construction Design Evaluation Reports: The Contractor will submit reports of technical review and assessment of construction design works to the COR within two weeks upon receipt of the designs. The Contractor will ensure that the designs comply with Republic of Armenia construction standards/codes, safety and environmental requirements.

Construction Project Compliance Oversight Reports: The Contractor will submit reports to the COR on a monthly basis regarding the progress of the project; quantity and quality as well as correspondence of the works performed by the construction contractor(s) with the design. Should any inconsistencies between the design and the works performed by the construction contractor, or any other problems be identified during the project monitoring, the contractor will provide unplanned reports to the COR keeping them apprised of the problems.

Phase Reports will be provided to the COR upon completion of certain tasks and installation/testing of systems according to the approved schedule of works.

Project Completion Report will be provided to the COR upon completion and sign off of a specific project.

TO Completion Report will be provided to the COR upon completion and sign off of the TO.

VI. REQUESTED KEY PERSONNEL

The key personnel proposed by the Contractor is considered to be essential to the work being performed. The key personnel and their position title(s) for the performance of a contract or task order should be designated. Unless otherwise agreed to by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing such personnel for performance of the task order.

Performance of this contract requires the:

Task Order Manager – Senior Level Interior/Exterior renovations/alterations specialist – Mid Level Water and other utility specialist – Mid Level Structural engineer – Junior Level Cost estimating specialist – Mid Level Other as deemed necessary

Replacement of key personnel cannot be made by the Contractor without the written consent of the Contracting Officer. The listing of key personnel may, with the consent of the contracting parties, be amended from time to time during the course of the task order to add, change, or delete personnel and positions, as appropriate.

VII. PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

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The Contractor will provide construction compliance oversight services in the NTCC located in Abovyan City in Kotayk Marz.

VIII. PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

The services are required within 365 calendar days.

IX. SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

Once a contract is entered into force, modifications to work requirements must be approved by the USAID’s Regional Contracting Officer (RCO). The Contractor will perform its work under the direction of the USAID Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). The COR will be identified at contract award.

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SOL-111-17-000002 SECTION D

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 AIDAR 752.7009 MARKING (JAN 1993)

(a) It is USAID policy that USAID-financed commodities and shipping containers, and project construction sites and other project locations be suitably marked with the USAID emblem.

Shipping containers are also to be marked with the last five digits of the USAID financing document number. As a general rule, marking is not required for raw materials shipped in bulk (such as coal, grain, etc.), or for semifinished products which are not packaged.

(b) Specific guidance on marking requirements should be obtained prior to procurement of commodities to be shipped, and as early as possible for project construction sites and other project locations. This guidance will be provided through the cognizant technical office indicated on the cover page of this contract, or by the Mission Director in the Cooperating Country to which commodities are being shipped, or in which the project site is located.

(c) Authority to waive marking requirements is vested with the Regional Assistant Administrators, and with Mission Directors.

(d) A copy of any specific marking instructions or waivers from marking requirements is to be sent to the Contracting Officer; the original should be retained by the Contractor.

D.2 BRANDING

The Contractor shall comply with the requirements of the USAID “Graphic Standards Manual” available at www.usaid.gov/branding, or any successor branding policy.

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SOL-111-17-000002 SECTION E

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SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

USAID inspection and acceptance of services, reports and other required deliverables or outputs shall take place at:

USAID/Armenia 1 American Avenue Yerevan 0082, Armenia or at any other location where the services are preformed and reports and deliverables or outputs are produced or submitted.