Solicitation 9594CS23Q0046.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

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.

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

local time containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

9594CS23Q0046

Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency Office of Procurement 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20002-4260 POC: Cathy Collins; (202) 220-5354 Email: catherine.collins@csosa.gov

See pages 3 through 18.

See solicitation section L.6.

FAC230051

Cathy Collins 202.220.5354

1 1806/16/2023

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 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

29. AWARD (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.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 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

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

CSOSA, Office of Procurement 800 North Capitol Street, NW, Washington, DC 20002-4260 Cathy Collins; 202.220.5354; catherine.collins@csosa.gov

CSOSA, Office of Financial Management 800 North Capitol Street, NW Washington, DC 20002-4260

9594CS23Q0046

Minor Alterations/Renovations

Continuation of SF1442

*All prices include all mark ups, for example, overhead, profit, etc. Labor prices shall use rates in Attachment J-1, applicable Wage Determination, as required.

SF1442, Block 23, Accounting and Appropriation Data To be added at award

SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICE AND PRICES/COST

B.1 Services. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete the work identified in section C below.

B.2 Type of Contract. This is a firm-fixed priced purchase order.

B.3 North America Industry Classification System (NAICS) and Small Business Size Standard. The NAICS Code for this purchase order is 238320, Painting and Wall Covering. The Small Business Size Standard is $19M.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 Project Description. Minor alterations/renovations at 1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, and 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004.

C.3 Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, and supervision necessary to complete all identified below.

C.3.1 Work to be performed at 1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, 1st floor:

C.3.1.1 Demo millwork 30 inch by 147 inch, 30 inch by 61 inch, 30 inch by 136 inch, 30 inch by 121 inch, and cap off the 14 inch by 40 inch and 14 inch by 40 inch ledges.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

0001 Minor Alterations/ Renovations at 1230 Taylor Street, NW

1 Lot $

0002 Minor Alterations/ Renovations at 633 Indiana Ave, NW

1 Lot $

Total Price CLINs 0001 and 0002 $

C.3.1.2 Demo six mirrors and two soap dispensers in the restrooms.

C.3.1.3 Install a paper towel dispenser.

C.3.1.4 Installation of Government furnished carpet tiles in the Tech area (22ft by 13ft).

Two transition strips will need to be at the doorway openings. Carpet tiles to be installed on top of existing 12 inch by 12 inch floor tile. Install cove base.

C.3.1.5 Patch and paint Tech area to match existing 22ft by 13ft room.

C.3.1.6 Patch and paint lobby area 22ft by 20ft to match existing.

C.3.1.7 Patch & Paint two restrooms and adjacent hallway to match existing paint (21ft by 18ft).

C.3.1.8 Remove sliding windowpane and install three fixed windowpanes (31 inches by

18.5 inches, 50.5 inches by 19.25 inches, and 50.5 inches by 19.25 inches).

C.3.2 Work to be performed at 1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, 2nd floor:

C.3.2.1 Fur out three columns so that electrical and data drops can be added.

C.3.2.2 Remove and cap six whips.

C.3.2.3 Relocate three whips to the column and cap previous location.

C.3.2.4 Remove five whips and install five new whips at the same location.

C.3.2.5 Patch and paint designated walls (9ft by 58 ft, 9ft by 58 ft) to match existing.

C.3.3 Work to be performed at 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004, 6th Floor:

C.3.3.1 Install two new whips and wiring in the CEAC area and switch out one exiting whip to match the configuration of the new furniture.

C.3.3.2 In the CEAC area, remove tile, install base, install glue, and install Government furnished carpet tiles for a 20 ft x 8 ft.

C.3.4 The Contractor is responsible for proper disposal of all debris/trash resulting from the work identified above.

C.4 Changes.

C.4.1 Any changes to the work identified herein must be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) within one business day of the change being identified. Notification of the change must identify whether there is a cost impact to the change identified, and if so, must provide details of the cost impact.

C.4.2 Within one business day of submitting the identified change, the COR will provide the Contractor a response regarding how to proceed.

C.4.2.1 Changes resulting in no cost impact. Only the COR can approve any changes that will have no cost impact on the project. Approval by the COR shall be in writing to the Contractor.

C.4.2.2 Changes resulting in a cost impact. Under no circumstances is the Contractor to perform any changes resulting in a cost impact without a funded action signed by the Contracting Officer.

C.5 Access to the Work Locations (1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, and 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004). The Contractor is required to access secure areas to perform the work. Government escorts will not be provided. The Contractor shall report to the security desk on the first floor of 601 Indiana Ave, NW for access to the work location.

C.6 Safety and Environmental Requirements.

C.6.1 The Contractor shall comply with all Federal and District of Columbia safety and environmental regulations. The Government will accept no responsibility (neither legal nor financial) for any work or actions executed by the Contractor.

C.6.2 Under no circumstances will the Contractor store flammable or explosive liquids (naphtha, gasoline, etc.) in the building. The Government will not be responsible in any way for damage or loss to the Contractor's stored supplies, materials, replacement parts, or equipment.

C.6.3 Any mishaps involving damage to US Government property or injury to personnel will be immediately reported to the COR.

C.7 Code Requirements. The Contractor shall comply with all Federal and District of Columbia codes and regulations.

C.8 Contractor Personnel. Contractor personnel shall:

C.8.1 Only use lights and faucets in areas where and when the work is actually being performed.

C.8.2 Not adjust mechanical equipment controls for heating, ventilation, and air conditioning systems.

C.8.3 Participate in building fire and civil defense drills. In the event of a fire the Contractor shall leave the building and not enter until authorized by Fire officials. The Contractor staff should also be familiar with each building’s Occupancy Emergency Plan, which includes shelter in place program.

C.8.4 If applicable, lock rooms and return keys to the designated office.

C.8.5 Turn in lost and found articles to the COR.

C.8.6 Notify the security on duty when unauthorized or suspicious person(s) are seen on premises.

C.8.7 Not place hazardous materials in trash or recycling receptacles.

C.8.8 Adhere to the Contractor personnel standards of conduct outlined in section H.2.

C.9 Period of Performance.

C.9.1 All work to be performed must be completed within 17 business days from date of award. No on-site work can begin until the insurance certificate required by section H.1 is approved.

C.9.2 All on-site work shall be coordinated with the COR (identified in section G.1). Once the work has begun on site, the Contractor is required to work consecutive days (Monday through Friday) until the work is completed unless otherwise authorized by the COR.

C.10 Hours of Operation. All work shall be performed during normal working hours. Normal working hours are 7:00AM to 5:00PM, Monday through Friday.

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

None.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 All work performed under this purchase order is subject to Government inspection at reasonable times before acceptance to ensure compliance with the terms of the purchase order. All work will be inspected at the site of performance, 1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, and 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004.

E.2. Government inspections are for the sole benefit of the Government and do not:

E.2.1 Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for providing adequate quality control measures;

E.2.2 Relieve the Contractor of responsibility for damage to or loss of the material before acceptance;

E.2.3 Constitute or imply acceptance; or

E.2.4 Affect the continuing rights of the Government after acceptance of the completed work under section E.6 below.

E.3 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.4 The Government shall perform all inspections in a manner that will not unnecessarily delay the work.

E.5 Rejected Work.

E.5.1 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 awarded price. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove rejected material from the premises.

E.5.2 If the Contractor does not promptly replace or correct rejected work, the Government may

E.5.2.1 Replace or correct the work and charge the cost to the Contractor; or E.5.2.2 Terminate for cause the Contractor’s right to proceed.

E.6 Unless otherwise specified herein, the Government shall accept, as promptly as practicable after completion and inspection, all work required by the award 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.

SECTION F – DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

F.1 Period of Performance. The period of performance of this purchase order shall be as specified in section C.9.

F.2. Place of Performance. The Contractor shall perform all work under this purchase order at 1230 Taylor Street, NW, Washington, DC, 20011, and 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004.

F.3 Hours of Operation

F.3.1 All work shall be performed during the hours identified in section C.10.

F.3.2 The Contractor shall coordinate work hours at Government facilities with the COR. The Contractor shall not perform work at Government facilities on federal holidays or other non-business days without prior approval of the COR. Refer to section F.4 below for identification of Legal Holidays.

F.4 Observance of Legal Holidays and Excused Absence

F.4.1 CSOSA personnel observe the following days as holidays:

(1) New Year's Day (7) Labor Day

(2) Martin Luther King's Birthday (8) Columbus Day

(3) President’s Day (9) Veterans' Day

(4) Memorial Day (10) Thanksgiving Day

(5) Juneteenth Day (11) Christmas Day

(6) Independence Day

F.4.2 If a holiday falls on Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as the legal holiday.

F.4.3 When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a legal holiday by U.S. Government agencies.

F.4.4 In addition to the days designated as holidays, the Government observes the following days:

(1) Any other day designated by Federal Statute

(2) Any other day designated by Executive Order

(3) Any other day designated by the President’s Proclamation

F.4.5 It is understood and agreed between the Government and the Contractor that observance of such days by Government personnel shall not otherwise be a reason for an additional period of performance, or entitlement of compensation except as set forth within the purchase order. No work is authorized to be performed by the Contractor on any legal holiday or other day designated by paragraph F.4.4 above.

F.5 Notice of Contractor Delays. In the event the Contractor encounters, or anticipates encountering, difficulty in meeting performance requirements, or in complying with the purchase order delivery schedule or completion date, or whether the Contractor has knowledge that any actual or potential situation is delaying, or threatens to delay, timely performance, the Contractor shall immediately, within one (1) business day, notify the Contracting Officer and the COR, in writing, giving pertinent details; provided, however, that this notification shall be informational only in character, and that this provision shall not be construed as a waiver by CSOSA of any delivery schedule or date, or any rights or remedies provided by law or under this purchase order.

F.6 Travel. No travel is authorized under this purchase order.

F.7 Deliverables. The Contractor shall provide the Certificate of Insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurer(s) as required by section H.1. Approval of the Certificate of Insurance must be made by the Contracting Officer prior to commencing any work under this purchase order.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 Contracting Officer’s Representative

G.1.1 The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for this purchase order is:

Orlando Williams Office of Facilities Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency 1900 Massachusetts Ave, SE (Room 118) Washington, DC 20003 Telephone numbers: 240.508.8161 (mobile)/ 202-442-1184 (office) Email Address: Orlando.Williams@csosa.gov

G.1.2 The COR is responsible for the technical aspects of this purchase order and serves as the liaison with the Contractor. The COR is responsible for the final inspection and acceptance of all deliverables and such other responsibilities as may be specified in the purchase order.

G.1.3 The COR is not authorized to make any commitments or otherwise obligate the Government or authorize any changes which affect the price, terms, or conditions of the purchase order. Any Contractor request for changes shall be referred to the Contracting Officer directly or through the COR. No such changes shall be made without the express written prior authorization of the Contacting Officer.

mailto:Orlando.Williams@csosa.gov

G.2 Contracting Officer

G.2.1 The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to approve changes to any of the terms and conditions of this purchase order. In the event the Contractor effects any changes at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the changes will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the purchase order price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof. The Contracting Officer shall be the only individual authorized to accept nonconforming work, waive any requirement of the purchase order, or to modify any term or condition of the purchase order. The Contracting Officer is the only individual who can legally obligate Government funds. No cost chargeable to the purchase order can be incurred before receipt of a fully executed order, which includes any subsequent modifications or other specific written authorization from the Contracting Officer.

G.2.2 The Contractor shall not comply with any order, direction, or request of Government personnel unless it is issued in writing and signed by the Contracting Officer or is pursuant to specific authority otherwise included as a part of this purchase order. No order, statement, or conduct of Government personnel, other than the Contracting Officer, who visit the Contractor’s facilities or in any other manner communicate with Contractor personnel during the performance of this purchase order shall constitute a change under FAR 52.243-5, Changes and Changed Conditions.

G.2.3 The procuring and administering CO for this purchase order is:

Elijah Anderson Office of Procurement Court Services and Offender Supervision Agency (CSOSA) 800 North Capitol St., NW Washington, DC 20002-4260 Phone: 202.220.5795 (office) / 202.352.0537 (mobile) Email Address: Elijah.Anderson@csosa.gov

G.3 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements – Invoice Processing Platform

G.3.1 Payment requests must be submitted electronically through the U.S. Department of Treasury’s Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) system using the “Bill to Agency” of Interior Business Center – FMD.

G.3.2 “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 purchase order.

G.3.3 IPP Registration. The IPP website address is: https://www.ipp.gov. The Contractor must use the IPP website to register, access, and use IPP for submitting requests for payment.

The Contractor’s Government Business Point of Contact (as listed in SAM) will receive enrollment instructions via email from the Federal Reserve normally within 3-5 business days of mailto:Elijah.Anderson@csosa.gov https://www.ipp.gov/ the purchase order award date. Assistance with enrollment may be obtained by contacting the IPP Production Helpdesk via email at IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.trasury.gov or by phone at

(866) 973-3131.

G.3.4 Payment Request/Invoice Submission.

G.3.4.1 Invoices shall be submitted once the work is completed and accepted by the COR.

G.3.4.2 The payment request/invoice submission must identify the specific Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) for which the Contractor is seeking payment under the purchase order.

G.3.4.3 In addition to providing the information required by IPP, the Contractor shall include the following in IPP as an attachment to the payment request/invoice:

• Award number, i.e., 9594CS23F…

• Contractor’s Contact Information;

• CSOSA’s Billing Information, i.e.:

CSOSA, Office of Financial Management 800 North Capitol Street, NW, 6th Floor Washington, DC 20002-4260

• Unique Invoice Number;

• Total Invoice Amount;

• Date(s) of Delivery or Date(s) of service;

• Contract Line-Item Number (CLIN);

• Description of CLIN as it appears in the award document, page 2; and

• Amount invoiced by CLIN.

G.3.5 CSOSA is bound by the Prompt Payment Act (5 CFR Part 1315) to reimburse contractors on the 30th calendar day after a proper and valid invoice is officially received by the Agency. Invoices submitted without the required information are not considered proper. If the invoice is disputed / rejected by CSOSA, the CO appointed to the purchase order will notify the Contractor in writing of the dispute within seven (7) days of the CSOSA invoice official receipt date (the received date stamped on the invoice by OFM). The CO’s dispute / rejection notification will identify the specific invoice items and amounts being disputed, reason the items or amounts are disputed, a reference to the specific terms of the purchase order which supports the Government’s dispute and a request for an immediate explanation and / or corrected invoice.

Properly disputed invoice amounts are not subject to late payment interest computations during the period of dispute. Per FAR Part 32 the Contracting Officer has the final authority to approve payment of an invoice.

G.3.6 Contractor inquiries concerning an invoice payment may be made to the CSOSA Office of Financial Management (OFM) thirty (30) calendar days after a proper invoice has been submitted. The Contractor may make payment inquires to by calling OFM, Ms. Rolanda White, at 202-220-5464 or emailing OFM at rolanda.white@csosa.gov .

mailto:IPPCustomerSupport@fiscal.trasury.gov mailto:rolanda.white@csosa.gov

SECTION H - SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

H.1 Insurance

H.1.1 General Requirements. The Contractor, at its sole expense, shall procure and maintain, during the entire period of performance under this purchase order, the types of insurance specified below and shall immediately notify CSOSA if any insurance policy lapses or changes.

Within 2 business days of purchase order award and at the beginning of each subsequent option period, the Contractor shall have its insurance broker or insurance company submit a Certificate of Insurance to the Contracting Officer giving evidence of the required coverage prior to commencing performance under this purchase order. In no event shall any work be performed until the required Certificates of Insurance signed by an authorized representative of the insurer(s) have been provided to, and accepted by, the Contracting Officer. All insurance shall be written with financially responsible companies authorized to do business in the District of Columbia or in the jurisdiction where the work is to be performed and have an A.M. Best Company rating of A- / VII or higher. The Contractor shall require all of its approved subcontractors to carry the same insurance required herein. All required policies shall contain a waiver of subrogation provision in favor of the Government of the United States and/or CSOSA.

The Government shall be included in all policies required hereunder to be maintained by the Contractor and its approved subcontractors (except for workers’ compensation and professional liability insurance) as an additional insureds for claims against CSOSA or The United States relating to this purchase order, with the understanding that any affirmative obligation imposed upon the insured Contractor or its approved subcontractors (including without limitation the liability to pay premiums) shall be the sole obligation of the Contractor or its approved subcontractors, and not the additional insured.

H.1.2 The following insurance coverage and minimum amounts are required to be maintained by the Contractor in the performance of all work included in this purchase order:

H.1.2.1 Workers Compensation and Employers Liability - $100,000.00;

H.1.2.2 General Liability - $500,000.00; and

H.1.2.3 Property Liability - $500,000.00.

H.1.2.4 Automobile Liability Insurance - the limits of the Contractor’s per accident limits or $1,000,000.00 per occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.

H.2 Contractor Personnel Standards of Conduct

H.2.1 Contractor’s employees shall comply with all applicable Government regulations, policies, and procedures (e.g., fire, safety, sanitation, environmental protection, security, “off limits” areas, and possession of weapons) when visiting or working at Government facilities.

H.2.2 Contractor personnel shall maintain satisfactory standards of employee competency, conduct, appearance, and integrity, and shall take such disciplinary action against its employee as may be necessary. All Contractors are expected to adhere to standards of conduct that reflect credit on themselves, their employee, CSOSA, and the Government.

H.2.3 The Contractor shall ensure Contractor employees understand and abide by CSOSA established rules, regulations and policies concerning safety and security.

H.2.4 Contractor personnel performing work on-site at any CSOSA location shall not consume any controlled substances as defined in schedules I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act, 21, U.S.C. 812. If on medication, the Contractor personnel shall be fully capable of performing the requirements of the statement of work.

H.2.5 The Government may, at its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to remove any Contractor personnel from CSOSA facilities for poor performance, misconduct, or security reasons.

H.3 Indemnification

H.3.1 The Contractor agrees for itself, its employees, and approved subcontractors to save, defend, hold harmless and indemnify the Government and all of its elected and appointed officials, officers, current and former employees, agents, departments, agencies, boards, and commissions (collectively the "Government") from and against any and all claims made by third parties or by the Government for any and all losses, damages, injuries, fines, penalties, costs (including court costs and attorney's fees), charges, liability, demands or exposure, however caused, resulting from, arising out of, or in any way connected with the Contractor's acts or omissions, including the acts or omissions of its employees and/or approved subcontractors, in performance or nonperformance of its work called for by the contract.

H.3.2 The Contractor shall:

H.3.2.1 Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any claim or action against, or any loss by, the Contractor or any approved subcontractors that may reasonably be expected to involve indemnification under this clause;

H.3.2.2 Immediately furnish to the Contracting Officer copies of all pertinent papers of the Contractor that pertain to any indemnification matter;

H.3.2.3 Furnish evidence or proof of any claim, loss, or damage covered by this clause in the manner and form the Contracting Officer requires; and

H.3.2.4 Comply with the Contracting Officer’s directions and execute any authorizations required in connection with settlement or defense of claims or actions.

H.3.3 The Government may direct, control, or assist in settling or defending any claim or action that may involve indemnification under this clause.

H.3.4 This indemnification shall survive the termination of this contract.

H.3.5 Hold Harmless and Indemnification Agreement. The Contractor shall be solely liable for, and expressly agrees to indemnify the Government, with respect to any liability-producing acts or omissions by its employees or agents. Specifically, the Contractor shall save and hold harmless and indemnify the Government against any and all liability claims, and cost of whatsoever kind and nature, for injury to or death of any person or persons and for loss or damage to any Contractor equipment or property or property owned by a third party occurring in connection with, or in any way incident to or arising out of the occupancy, use, service, operation, or performance of work under the terms of this contract, resulting in whole or in part from the acts or omissions of the Contractor, any subcontractor, or any employee, agent, or representative of the Contractor or subcontractor.

H.3.6 Government Liability. The Government shall not be liable for any injury or damages to Contractor or subcontractor personnel, or damage to Contractor or subcontractor equipment or property resulting from the delivery of services required under this purchase order, unless such injury or damage is due to negligence on the part of the Government and is recoverable under the Federal Torts Claims Act, or pursuant to other Federal statutory authority.

H.4 Independent Contractor Status

H.4.1 Contractor is an independent contractor, and neither Contractor nor Contractor's employees or approved subcontract personnel are, or shall be deemed, Government's employees.

H.4.2 In its capacity as an independent contractor, Contractor agrees and represents, and the Government agrees, as follows:

H.4.2.1 Contractor has the right to control and direct the means, manner, and method in which to perform services required by CSOSA through this purchase order.

H.4.2.2 Contractor has the right to hire assistants as subcontractors to provide the services required by this purchase order provided Contractor notifies the CO in writing of the need to hire subcontractors and receives the expressed written permission from the CO before hiring any subcontractor under this purchase order.

H.4.2.3 The services required by this purchase order shall be performed by Contractor, Contractor's employees, and/or approved subcontract personnel, and the Government shall not hire, supervise, or pay any assistants or subcontractors to help Contractor.

H.5 Security Requirements. The Contractor shall not employ persons for work on this purchase order if such employees are a potential threat to health, safety, security, general well-being, or operational mission of the installation and its population. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this purchase order, or any representative of the Contractor entering the work location, shall abide by all security regulations of the installation. The Contractor will be suspect to security inspections at any given time.

H.8 Period of Claim. Notwithstanding the claim period stated in FAR 52.233-1, Disputes, and pursuant to FAR 33.206, Initiation of a Claim, the Contractor agrees to submit any claim related to this purchase order within 12 months after accrual of the claim.

SECTION I – CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated By Reference (Feb 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this address:

https://www.acquisition.gov/browsefar

(End of Clause)

I.2 The following clauses are incorporated by reference:

FAR

Clause No.

Title Date

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Aug 2018 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds May 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records Jul 2021 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees Jul 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements Feb 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) May 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment May 2014 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations May 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards Feb 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility May 2014 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities Apr 2015 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity Sep 2016 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons Nov 2021 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 Jan 2022 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 Jan 2022

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging while Driving

Jun 2020

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases Feb 2021 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation Jan 1997 52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts May 2014 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts Jan 2017 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award

Management Oct 2018

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors Mar 2023 52.233-1 Disputes ALT 1 Dec 1991 52.233-3 Protest After Award Aug 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim Oct 2004 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship Apr 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities Nov 1991 52.236-12 Cleaning Up Apr 1984 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (water and electric) Apr 1984 52.242-14 Suspension of Work Apr 1984 52.242-17 Government Delay of Work Apr 1984 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions Apr 1984 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price)

(Short Form) ALT 1 Apr 1984

I.3 FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 17 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the award, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for no later than 17 calendar days after award.

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

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

Attachment J-1: Wage Decision DC20230002, dated 06/02/2023

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND

OTHER STATEMENTS OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS

K.1 The Contractor’s on-line representations and certifications must be updated in the System for Award Management (SAM).

K.2 The Contractor’s on-line representations and certifications in SAM must include the NAICS code shown in Section B.3 above, i.e., 238320, Painting and Wall Covering, prior to submitting a quote.

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND

NOTIFICATIONS TO OFFERORS

L.1 FAR 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The Offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the Offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the Offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at these Internet addresses:

(End of Provision)

L.2 The following solicitation provisions are incorporated by reference:

FAR Provision No Title Date 52.204-7 System for Award Management Oct 2018 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements

– Secondary Site of the Work May 2014

L.3 FAR 52.216-1 -- Type of Contract (APR 1984) The Government contemplates award of firm-fixed price purchase order resulting from this solicitation.

(End of Provision)

L.4 Site Visit. A site visit is available only on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at 1:00PM beginning at 633 Indiana Ave, NW, Washington, DC, 20004. Participants must register for the site visit no later than 5:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on June 21, 2023 by emailing orlando.williams@csosa.gov. For any site visit conducted, participation is limited to two Contractor personnel per company. All questions resulting from any site visit must be submitted in writing as identified in section L.5 below. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after award of the purchase order.

L.5 Due Date for Submission of Questions.

L.5.1 Questions concerning this solicitation shall be submitted via electronic mail (Subject Line: Solicitation 9594CS23Q00426 - Questions) to catherine.collins@csosa.gov no later than 12:00pm EDT on June 23, 2023. Questions shall reference the particular section of the RFQ which it pertains.

L.5.2 Questions received after the date and time identified above may not be answered.

mailto:orlando.williams@csosa.gov mailto:catherine.collins@csosa.gov

L.5.3 Responses to relevant and timely questions received will be conveyed to all via amendment to the solicitation.

L.5.4 Government personnel, other than those identified above, are not to be contacted regarding this solicitation. The Government will not provide any information in response to telephone calls.

L.6 Quote Submission Requirements. Submit the price for CLIN 0001 no later than Thursday, June 29, 2022 at 5pm Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) via email to catherine.collins@csosa.gov.

Include in the subject of the email: “Response to RFQ 9594CS23Q0020.” The quote must consist of the following:

L.6.1 An SF1442 with blocks 14, 15, 17, 20a, 20b, and 20c completed.

L.6.2 Company point of contact email address and phone number.

L.6.3 Company Unique Entity Identification.

L.6.4 A price for all work at each location using the below table:

L.6.5 A statement that the insurance certificate complying with the insurance requirements outlined in Section H.1, including naming CSOSA as a co-insurer, will be provided within 1 day of award.

L.7 Representations and Certifications – Section K, FAR 52.212-3. The Contractor shall submit any information required by section K, FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications -- Commercial Items. No submission is required unless there are changes to the on-line representations and certifications. No submission with the entity’s quote is considered to denote the entity has completed annual representations and certifications in SAM.

Any entity receiving an award must be registered in SAM.

SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

Basis for Award. The Contractor’s price total price will be evaluated for completeness and reasonableness in relation to the solicitation requirements.

ITEM DESCRIPTION QTY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE TOTAL AMOUNT

0001 Minor Alterations/ Renovations at 1230 Taylor Street, NW

1 Lot $

0002 Minor Alterations/ Renovations at 633 Indiana Ave, NW

1 Lot $

Total Price CLINs 0001 and 0002 $ mailto:catherine.collins@csosa.gov

Attachment J-1: Wage Decision DC20230002, dated 06/02/2023