Solicitation Package 47PE0223Q0005 2023 04 13 x.pdf

U.S. General Services Administration

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP)

RFP Issue Date: April 04, 2023

Proposal Due Date: May 15, 2023, 4:30 PM (EST)

Solicitation #: 47PE0223Q0005

Project Title: Construct Sewage Lift Station

Location of Work: FEMA Complex

436 Pinetree Boulevard

Thomasville, GA 31792

Estimated Price Range: Between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000

Period of Performance: 365 Calendar Days, commencing after the written Notice to Proceed

Site Visit: 27 April 2023, 10:00 A.M. EST

You are invited to submit a proposal for the performance of the above referenced work. The Statement of Work and Drawings; dated October 24, 2022 are attached.

Additional Information

Proposal Submission: You are requested to submit your proposal electronically to Contracting Officer

Vincent D. Butler<vincent.d.butler@gsa.gov>.

Proposal Content - Proposals shall consist of the following documents, completed and executed in accordance with this Solicitation:

1. Price Proposal

a. Standard Form 1442 - Copy attached (Submit lump sum price on this Form) signed.

(Note: Provide requested information on SF 1442 in Block Nos. 14, 15 & 16.

Provide a Lump Sum amount in Block 17 with a signature in Block 20 and Date in Block

20c.)

b. Cost Breakdown – Separately furnish a breakdown of your cost.

2. Technical Proposal

a. Experience on Similar Projects

b. Past Performance of Offeror

3. Offeror Representations and Certifications Form

a. Representations and Certifications mailto:vincent.d.butler@gsa.gov

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4. Standard Form 24, Bid Bond

5. GSA Form 527 – Contractor’s Qualification and Financial Information

6. Proprietary Information Agreement(s) (If applicable)

7. Joint Venture Offerors (Only) - must include a copy of an executed joint venture agreement.

(If applicable)

The proposal shall be signed by an official authorized to bind the firm and shall constitute a firm offer for at least 30 days from the above stated Proposal Due Date.

This RFP does not commit the Government to pay any cost incurred in the preparation or submission of a proposal.

3. Certificate of Insurance - Successful Offeror will be required to submit a Certificate of Insurance in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228.5 within 10 days of NTP.

Note: The Government may determine that a proposal is unacceptable if the prices proposed are materially unbalanced between line items or sub-line items. Unbalanced pricing exists when, despite an acceptable total evaluated price, the price of one or more contract line items is significantly overstated or understated as indicated by the application of cost or price analysis techniques. A proposal may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines that the lack of balance poses an unacceptable risk to the

Government.

The Government may evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with Offeror (except clarifications). Therefore, the Offeror’s initial proposal should contain the Offeror’s best terms from a cost or price and technical standpoint.

The Government intends to award a fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation (RFP) based on negotiated price reasonableness.

Questions concerning this RFP should be directed to Vincent D. Butler, Contracting Officer at

Vincent.d.butler@gsa.gov.

VINCENT

BUTLER

Digitally signed by VINCENT

BUTLER

Date: 2023.04.13 15:42:56

-04'00'

Vincent D. Butler Date 04/13/2023

Contracting Officer

PBS Acquisition Division, 4P1QA

Attachments:

1. Cover Page (2 pgs)

2. STANDARD FORM 1442 (3 pgs)

3. SOW Construct Sewage Lift Station Dated October 24, 2022 (9 pgs)

4. 100% CONSTRUCTION DOCUMENTS SUBMISSON (127 pgs) mailto:Vincent.d.butler@gsa.gov

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5. Thomasville Lift Station Final Drawings 2022 07 18 (26 pgs)

6. General Decision Number: GA20230166 03/24/2023 (7 pgs)

7. The Solicitation (24 pgs)

8. The Agreement (56 pgs)

9. PAST PERFORMANCE REFERENCE QUESTIONNAIRE (3 pgs)

10. Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU) Building Information (2 pgs)

(See ).

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

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

PAGE

GENERAL SERVICES ADMINISTRATION

OF

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES OR SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

ORDERED

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

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BLVD THOMASVILLE, GA 31792-7128

Thomasville, GA

Place of Performance: GA0667AB PINETREE BLVD 436 S PINETREE

Cost to construct the new lift station on the complex in

PoP: 05/30/2023 - 05/30/2024

New Lift Station Construction

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price

PSC: Z2AA -- REPAIR OR ALTERATION OF OFFICE BUILDINGS

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Deliverable

Construct Sewage Lift Station Thomasville, GA

STATEMENT OF

WORK

Construct Sewage Lift Station

436 Pinetree Boulevard Thomasville, Georgia

October 24, 2022

PROJECT IDENTIFICATION:

Project Name: Construct Sewage Lift Station

Region: GSA Southeast Sunbelt Region 4

Location: 436 Pinetree Boulevard, Thomasville, GA 31792

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

This work to be performed under this contract involves the construction of a new lift station to be located at the FEMA Complex in Thomasville, GA. Currently, the FEMA complex has a tie-in to an adjacent property’s (Southwest State Hospital Campus) privately owned lift station, which also serves a nearby juvenile detention center. The intent of this project is to establish a new lift station on Government property that shall tie into the city/county sewer main. Consult the provided A/E design package for additional details and description.

Project Manager and contact for this project is:

Devan Hall E: devan.hall@gsa.gov P: 478-877-0680

Building Manager Robert Howell E: Robert.howell@gsa.gov P: 850-228-7046

A. COMPLETION TIMEFRAME AND SCHEDULE

1. All work must be completed within 365 calendar days of notice to proceed. Provide an overall project delivery schedule addressing all phases of construction. Project to be 100% completed within 14 days of substantial completion.

B. NOTICES TO PROCEED

The Contractor may not proceed or initiate any work prior to receipt of an original notice to proceed. Any work done without being directed to do so by the Project Manager shall be at the mailto:devan.hall@gsa.gov mailto:Robert.howell@gsa.gov

Contractor's own risk.

C. GENERAL PROJECT MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Communications Plan

a. The Contractor’s contractual responsibility is to GSA only and not to tenant agencies or local community interests where the project is located. The Contractor shall direct all tenant agencies and local community interests questions and requests to the GSA Project Manager. Prior to contacting any parties other than GSA regional personnel, the Contractor shall confirm all meeting and/or communications with the GSA Project Manager.

b. All presentations outside of GSA must be first approved by GSA.

Project Schedules

a. The Contractor shall develop and submit a project schedule for review by the GSA

Building Management team.

c. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining the schedule throughout the course of the project. The Contractor shall update the schedule as needed for any changes in the project and shall allow sufficient time for the review of submittals by all parties. The Contractor shall notify the GSA Project Manager immediately if schedule slippage is expected.

Project Progress Meetings/Presentations

a. Construction meetings between Contractor and Government representatives will be held to resolve any outstanding issues in design or construction as necessary and/or requested.

Protection

a. Traffic Control

1) Where pedestrian safety is endangered near the area of work, use traffic barricades.

2) The contractor shall insure that pedestrian to and from all building exits are maintained.

b. Existing Facilities Do not disturb existing structures beyond the extent specified or necessary. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported, and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, or demolition work performed under this contract. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas.

Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

c. Utility Service Protect against damage and maintain existing utilities and services supporting the MER’s building. Provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas.

d. Protection of Personnel Before, during and after performance of the work, the Contractor shall continuously evaluate the condition of the work area and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the work site.

D. PROPOSAL

a. The State of Georgia Licensed General Contractor, Unlimited Tier, must provide a

Masterformat Level IV breakdown of all costs. This includes work that will be self-performed or subcontracted.

· Quantities, material, and labor must be provided for each line item

· No lump sum prices will be accepted

· General Contractor must provide a breakdown of all Per Diem expenses to include total number of employees and total number of days for all self-performed and subcontracted work

b. General Contractor and all subcontractors will not be allowed to charge Overhead and Profit on Per Diem

c. Failure to submit pricing in this format will lead to delays or disqualification.

E. UTILITY OUTAGES

Any required utility outages shall be requested a minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance of the desired outage date. Submit outage requests to the building manager at the MERS Building in Thomasville GA.

F. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED SERVICES

1. All reasonable quantities of government-provided electricity and water shall be made available to the contractor without charge. The contractor shall not tamper with, connect or access any Government communication facility, equipment or cable without express written consent from the Contracting Officer. Any temporary connections or lines that may be required shall be installed, maintained, and removed by the Contractor at his expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall remove all temporary connections and lines prior to final acceptance of the construction.

2. The Contractor will be given access to service the loading dock to assist with transfer of materials and equipment to the work area and shall coordinate with the building manager on a daily basis regarding usage to insure that operations of building occupants are not adversely impacted.

G. PROHIBITED USE

1. Contractor employees may use toilet facilities in the building the Building Manager shall dictate the toilets available.

2. On-site parking for Contractor employees is available. The Contractor must request approval from the building manager on spaces/area available for parking.

3. On-site ground-level materials storage is available on site for the duration of the project.

Coordinate the storage of materials with FEMA Security.

4. No photos of the building, work area, and completion shall be taken. The exception “may” be punch list items that are specific to the work and are approved by the Project Manager.

H. BURNING

The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted.

I. DEMOLITION AND REMOVAL

Any demolition or removal of building components required for completion of the work shall be completed in a safe manner and in accordance with local codes. All debris from this project must be removed daily.

J. BUILDING OCCUPATION DURING CONSTRUCTION

The building will remain fully occupied by GSA and GSA tenants during the entire construction period. Cooperate with the Building Manager during construction operations to minimize conflicts and facilitate Owner usage. Perform the work so as not to interfere with day- to-day operations of building occupants. Comply with all guidance in the Noise Management paragraphs of this Statement of Work. Maintain existing exits unless authorized by GSA.

K. WORK HOURS FOR ON-SITE CONSTRUCTION

1. The normal work hours for the performance of all work under this contract will be from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The workdays will be Monday through Friday, with Federal holidays excluded.

Work which disrupts the operations of building occupants or causes them unreasonable discomfort shall be performed outside of normal work hours. The Contractor must identify and execute these requirements at no additional cost to the Government. At minimum, the Contractor shall comply with the criteria specified in the following paragraph entitled Noise Management.

2. Alternate work hours and workdays require written permission of the Contracting Officer and Building Manager. The contractor must submit a written request for permission to work outside of normal work hours and workdays to the Contracting Officer at least three (3) working days in advance of the date when the contractor desires to deviate from the normal hours and days. Permission to deviate will be predicated on complete justification for the request after due consideration to a larger work force and more equipment during normal hours, and providing the contractor defrays the additional costs to the Government including, but not limited to, inspection computed in accordance with existing Government regulations.

L. NOISE MANAGEMENT

1. Noise Control: Perform construction and repair operations to minimize noise. Work which exceeds 80dB for more than 3 minutes in any hour, 70 dB for more than 12 minutes in any hour, or 65 dB for any longer duration in any hour when measured at any occupied location must be performed outside of normal working hours.

2. In the event the existing local ambient noise level exceeds the maximum allowable receiving noise level (dB), the noise level from construction operations shall be adjusted by a maximum 5 additional dB above the local ambient.

3. Provide equipment, sound-deadening devices, and take noise abatement measures that are necessary for compliance.

4. When compliance with these criteria is in question, the Contractor shall monitor noise produced from applicable construction operations in accordance with ASTM E1780.

M. FIRE PROTECTION/LIFE SAFETY DESIGN and WORK REQUIREMENTS

Fire protection and life safety design requirements must comply with GSA’s current edition of PBS- P100, Chapter 7. As provided in PBS-P100 Chapter 7; for Means of Egress Code Requirements, NFPA 101 is the primary applicable standard. In cases where NFPA is silent on an issue regarding Means of Egress, and the International Building Code (IBC) addresses the issue, the IBC requirement will apply.

All Engineering and Design Documents, and all Construction Work shall be in accordance with the current Edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its adopted Codes and Standards.

1. The Contractor must notify the GSA Building Manager and GSA Project Manager of any after-hours work and testing that needs to take place during construction and must schedule such work or testing with the GSA Building Manager with a minimum of three weeks’ notice. All costs associated with any after-hours work and testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2. Any pipe, conduit, or other penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be Fire-Stopped with a UL Listed and Approved Fire Stop Assembly or Product in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

3. Any Existing pipe, conduit, or other Existing Penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be Fire-Stopped with a UL Listed and Approved Fire Stop Assembly or Product in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Building Code (IBC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

4. Any Duct Penetrations through Fire Rated or Smoke Tight Barriers and Floor Slabs are to be protected with UL Listed or FM Approved Opening Protection (such as listed Fire Smoke Dampers) (if not already provided) in accordance with the current edition of GSA’s PBS-P100 and its currently adopted edition of the International Mechanical Code (IMC). This is to be done throughout all areas and rooms affected by this project.

5. The Contractor must ensure that the Life Safety of the Building’s Occupants is maintained by providing a Fire Watch or other approved Interim Life Safety Measures for any Fire Protection or Life Safety System which may be impaired during construction. All work must be in accordance with NFPA 241, Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations, 2013 Edition. Any proposed Fire Watch or Interim Life Safety Measures must be submitted to the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer for review and approval, and the Contractor must provide three weeks’ notice for any intended Fire Watches or Interim Life Safety Measures to the GSA Project Manager and the GSA Regional Fire Protection Engineer. Any costs associated with Fire Watches or Interim Life Safety Measures are the responsibility of the Contractor.

6. The Contractor shall be responsible for any Costs incurred to the Building’s Tenants as a result of disruption of Building Operations due to the Contractor’s Construction Activities. This includes, but is not limited to, Nuisance Fire Alarm Evacuations resulting from a Contractor Construction mishap.

N. SECURITY REVIEWS AND BADGING

A security background review by DHS-FPS of all workers must be completed before any construction may start at the project site. Work must be performed by US Companies using US Citizens. Workers must be cleared by GSA and FEMA using FEMA’s requirements for local hires. Security requirements will be provided by the Government to the contractor in a separate attachment. If unescorted access to the interior of the building is required, the Contractor should allow a minimum of 2 months for processing of the applicable security clearance forms.

If unescorted access to the interior of the building is not required, the Contractor should allow a minimum of one (1) week for processing of the applicable security clearance forms.

O. QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall provide a quality control program encompassing selection of construction materials and sources; suppliers; subcontractors; on-site and off-site fabrication of Contractor- furnished assemblies; on-site and off-site assembly; erection; work procedures; workmanship; inspection; and testing. The contractor's program shall provide document systems ensuring that quality provisions of contract schedule, have been performed.

P. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

1. Prior to start of any on-site work, the contractor and the Government shall meet to confirm that the contractor has properly planned and coordinated construction activities and clearly comprehends the construction administration requirements of the contract. During this conference, the contractor may discuss any issues affecting the prosecution and completion of the work. The following items may be discussed.

b. Removal and installation of materials; A waste management plan shall be submitted within

14 days of onsite work. The plan includes at the minimum the following requirements:

1. Describe strategies for minimizing waste

2. During project planning, include a bulk estimate in weight (tons) or volume (cubic yards) of waste diverted and anticipated weight/volume for materials going to landfill.

3. Final rates based upon weight (tons).

4. List of diversion facilities and disposal activities to be used. (Include name, location, and phone number)

c. Contractor's plan for coordination of the work by the various trades involved in the project.

d. Quality control

e. Safety requirements.

f. Security requirements.

2. Before beginning any work, provide a copy of meeting notes and action items to all parties attending the conference. Note action items requiring resolution prior to start of roof work.

Q. WARRANTY

1. Provide Standard manufacturer's warranty and contractor's labor and materials warranties of not less than one (1) years shall be provided for materials and components installed under this project.

R. FINAL INSPECTION

1. A final inspection shall be conducted by Government and contractor personnel prior to acceptance of the work by the Government. The contractor shall notify the Government when the project is within ten (10) calendar days of completion. The notice shall indicate the desired date for the final inspection. The notice shall also include documentation from a separate final inspection conducted solely by contractor personnel identifying the deficiencies discovered during this inspection, their current status, and actions that will be taken to correct any remaining punchlist items prior to the desired final inspection date with the Government.

2. The contractor shall also provide GSA the following documents prior to the final inspection:

a. Recycling center receipts for disposed materials.

b. Provide a statement that no asbestos containing material was used in this project.

3. The Government will coordinate and schedule the final inspection upon receipt of the notice and supporting documentation.

S. CLOSE-OUT

Submit the following prior to application for final payment:

1. Maintenance Manuals: Assemble material submittal data into a manual, organized by system components as appropriate and using specification numbers where applicable.

a. Directory: Names, addresses, telephone numbers, of all design and construction entities, including subcontractors and suppliers, with names of products supplied.

1) Product Listing: Manufacturer's brand name and data for each major product installed, in alphabetical order by generic product name.

2. Provide copies to the GSA Project Manager Building Management team.

Appendix A

WORK REQUIREMENTS AND SUBMITTAL

A. CONSTRUCTION TEAM

The Contractor shall furnish sufficient supervisory, and administrative personnel at all times to ensure prosecution of the work in accordance with this statement of work. The Contractor shall establish an effective quality control program to assure that the end product meets professional standards and complies with the contract requirements.

B. STANDARDS AND CRITERIA

1. At minimum, the Contractor's work shall meet or exceed the recommendations and criteria of the following documents.

a. International Code Council (ICC)

1) International Building Code (IBC)

2) International Energy Conservation Code (IECC)

3) International Existing Building Code (IEBC)

4) International Fire Code (IFC)

5) International Plumbing Code (IPC)

b. U.S. General Services Administration (GSA)

1) P-100 Facilities Standards for the Public Buildings Service, March 2005

2) GSA PBS Order 3490.1 Document Security for Sensitive But Unclassified (SBU)

Paper and Electronic Building Information dated June 1, 2009

2. The Contractor is responsible for determining the other statutes, regulations, codes, standards, and criteria applicable to the project; for obtaining copies of these publications;

and for completing all work in compliance with them.

C. TRANSMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

1. All submittals and communication shall be delivered to the following addresses:

Devan Hall, Project Manager Georgia PMC Branch | 4P1PA U. S. General Services Administration | Region 4 300 Mulberry St | Macon, GA 31201 C: 478-877-0680

E: devan.hall@gsa.gov

2. Document Security All paper and electronic building information that may be used as a part of this project shall be handled in accordance with GSA PBS Order 3490.1A dated June 1, 2009. This may be obtained from the GSA Project Manager.

D. Work Requirements

1. Protect all areas/items to remain; promptly repair damages caused by demolition operations to items that will remain at no additional cost to the GSA

2. Any damage to existing materials to be retained or re-used shall be repaired or replaced at no cost to the GSA; fasteners, fittings, and brackets related to materials to be reused shall, if not salvageable in first- class condition, be replaced in matching kind at no cost to the GSA.

3. Use temporary enclosures and other suitable methods as necessary to limit the amount of dust and dirt rising and scattering in the air including HVAC intakes, to the lowest level of air pollution

4. practical for the condition of work; comply with governing regulation and limit sound transmission; maintain emergency egress and public restroom access as needed

5. Where existing materials are to be replaced, existing materials, adhesives, etc.

shall be completely removed and recycled, as applicable; exposed surfaces shall be prepared as recommended by manufacturer prior to installation of new materials

6. Maintain building security throughout entire project; coordinate with tenant agency and building manager

7. Coordinate security entry access requirements for all areas of work with the building manager.

8. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place

9. Existing structures will remain in place

10. Contractor shall coordinate with the City of Thomasville and GSA to pay sanitary sewer tapping fees and termination point of proposed utilities servicing the site.

11. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which is connects, or to similar conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

12. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract. Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1) Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2) Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3) Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of the Contract.

4) Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

E. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The work to be performed under this contract involves the construction of a new lift station to be located at the FEMA Complex in Thomasville, GA. Currently, the FEMA complex has a sewage tie-in to the adjacent property’s (Southwest State Hospital Campus) privately owned lift station, which also happens to serve a nearby juvenile detention center. A new lift station is to be established on Government property that shall tie into the city/county sewer main. In addition to the new lift station and required service lines, a new gas line shall be installed to serve the FEMA complex as well. The Contractor shall follow the provided A/E Design Firm Contract drawings and specifications for all work on this project. The contractor shall provide all materials, labor, tools, equipment and supervision to accomplish tasks as outlined in the contract documents. Materials, supplies and equipment used shall be commercially available products of reputable manufacturer or suppliers. All work/materials shall be in accordance with local and national codes.

U.S. General Services Administration Public Buildings Service Region 4 Atlanta, GA

Thomasville Sewer Lift Station, FEMA Complex

Project Number Location

TBD

402 S. Pinetree Blvd, Thomasville, GA 31792

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:

1. Summary (011000)

2. Work Restrictions (011400)

3. Payment Procedures (012900)

4. Project Management and Coordination (013100)

5. Critical Path Method Scheduling for Small Project (013120)

6. Submittal Procedures (013300)

7. Quality Assurance and Control (014000)

8. References (014200)

9. Safety and Health (015950)

10. Product Requirements (016000)

11. Execution Requirements (017000)

12. Cutting and Patching (017310)

13. Fire Prevention Precautions for Hot Work (017350)

14. Construction Nonhazardous Waste Management and Disposal (017419)

15. Closeout Procedures (017700)

16. Project Record Documents (017810)

17. Operation & Maintenance Documents (017822)

18. Miscellaneous Cast in Place Concrete (033053)

19. Facility Sanitary Sewers (221313)

20. Asphalt Paving (321216)

21. Concrete Paving (321313)

NOTE: Electrical specifications are located on the electrical plans.

Project FEMA Complex New Lift Station Project Thomasville, GA PCN #

FY15 Update Oct. 1, 2014 Summary 011000 - 1

SECTION 011000 – SUMMARY

PART 1 - GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT INFORMATION

A. Project Name and Location:

NEW LIFT STATION

FEMA Complex Thomasville

402 S. Pinetree Blvd.

Thomasville, Thomas County

B. Project Summary Description:

The work to be performed under this contract involves the construction of a new lift station to be located at the FEMA Complex in Thomasville, GA. Currently, the FEMA complex has a sewage tie-in to an adjacent property’s (Southwest State Hospital Campus) privately owned lift station,which also happens to serve a nearby juvenile detention center. GSA has been notified that thehospital campus intends to sell off all (or portion(s), in stages) of the property in the near future.To mitigate any future concerns with utility interruptions, GSA intends to establish a new liftstation on Government property that shall tie into the city/county sewer main. In addition to a new lift station and required service lines, a new gas line shall be designed to serve the FEMA Complex as well.

C. Engineer: The term Engineer refers to the project designer. The Engineer’s status relative to the construction will be stated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to the pre-construction conference. The project was designed by: Long Engineering

D. Project Delivery Method: Design- Bid- Build

E. Key Consultants:

Long Engineering: Civil Engineering

Westside Engineering: Electrical

Palacio Collaborative: Cost Estimating

Houser Walker Architecture: Contract Holder and Coordination

All roles will be delineated in writing by the Contracting Officer prior to or at the pre-construction conference.

The Construction Manager is:

F. Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc): [If applicable insert name and contact information for CMc].

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1. Construction Manager as Constructor (CMc) has been engaged for this Project to serve as Project's constructor. In Divisions 01 through 49 Sections, the term "Construction Manager (CMc)" or "CMc" denotes the Construction Manager as Constructor, and the terms "Construction Manager (CMc)" and "Contractor" are synonymous.

G. The Contracting Officer for the project is: <Insert name and contact information for CO>.

1.5 MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

A. Work in existing facilities shall correspond in all respects with the existing conditions to which it connects, or to similar existing conditions, in materials, workmanship and finish.

B. Alterations to Existing Conditions: Existing conditions shall be cut, drilled, removed, temporarily removed, or removed and replaced, as necessary for performance of Work under the Contract.

Work out of alignment where exposed by removal of existing work shall be called to the attention of GSA. Necessary corrective work shall be as directed.

1. Replacements of existing conditions that are removed shall match similar existing conditions.

2. Unless otherwise indicated, existing structural members shall not be cut or altered without authorization by the Contracting Officer.

3. Conditions remaining in place, which are damaged or defaced during the Work, shall be restored to the condition existing at time of award of Contract.

4. Discolored or unfinished surfaces exposed by removal of existing conditions, that are indicated to be final exposed surfaces, shall be refinished or replaced as necessary to produce uniform and harmonious contiguous surfaces.

C. Existing structures will remain in place.

D. Existing utility services with related meters and equipment will remain in place.

E. General contractor shall coordinate with the City of Thomasville and GSA to pay sanitary sewer tapping fees and termination point of proposed utilities servicing the site.

END OF SECTION 011000

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SECTION 011400 - WORK RESTRICTIONS

PART 1 - GENERAL.

1.1 CONTRACTOR USE OF PREMISES

A. The Contractor will review and document the existing conditions surrounding the project premises. Provide documentation to the Government prior to the commencement of any construction activity.

B. During the construction period, the Contractor shall have full use of the designated premises for construction operations, including full use of the indicated work site, limited only by the Government's right to perform work or retain other contractors to perform work on portions of the project.

C. The Contractor shall limit use of the premises to the work in areas indicated, and to allow for Government occupancy and public use.

1. Confine operations at the site to areas indicated. Do not disturb portions of the site beyond the areas in which Work is indicated.

2. Keep driveways and entrances serving the premises clear and available at all times to the Government, Government employees and to visitors. Do not use these areas for parking or storage of materials.

3. Schedule deliveries to minimize space and time requirements for storage of material and equipment on site.

4. Maintain existing property in a safe and weather-tight condition throughout the construction period. Repair damage caused by construction operations to the satisfaction of the government. Take precautions to protect the property, its occupants and the public during the construction period. A representative of the Contractor shall be available to arrive on site within one (1) hour of notice should an emergency occur.

5. Keep public areas free from accumulation of waste material, rubbish, construction debris and construction materials.

6. Space on the premises will be made available for the Contractor's storage and related activities, provided that its use will not interfere with operations of the Government.

Arrange and gain approval for use of this space through the Contracting Officer.

7. Existing materials and equipment that are removed as part of the construction operations, and that are not reused or designated to be salvaged as Government property, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from the site. Storage or sale of excess salvageable materials and equipment is not permitted on site.

8. Pollution producing equipment shall not be located near air intakes where airborne smoke or fumes could be drawn into the building. When not required for powering unloading operations, turn off engines when docked.

9. Smoking is not permitted in or around the building, see Facilities Management Regulation (FMR) Case 2008-102—3. Also see Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 41 CFR Part 102- 74.

10. No parking will be available on site during working hours for building occupants. The Contractor and Contractor's employees shall make their own arrangements for vehicle parking off site.

11. Cell Phones: Contractor is to provide company cell phone during this contract. All cell phones to be “on vibrate” at all times. If a telephone begins audibly ringing, the building guards will take the cell phone and hold until the end of the working day prior to the con-

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12. No apparatus with an open flame is allowed to be used within the facility without the prior receipt of a burn permit. Contact the Field Office to obtain burn permits. Burn permits are required for each separate occurrence.

13. Permits: Refer to FAR 52.236-7

14. The work shall be sequenced to minimize disruption to building occupants, visitors, and maintenance activities. To the greatest extent feasible, demolition work should not take place until supplies are on hand to perform new work.

15. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR for site access.

16. Coordinate with the GSA Building Manager and the COR on correct response procedures for any building system alarms occurring during or resulting from the construction process.

17. All building systems outside the immediate construction area shall be kept fully operational during normal working hours.

18. Protect building site from flying debris.

19. Coordinate with GSA building manager and FEMA security office as to the use of cameras in the building.

1.2 GOVERNMENT OCCUPANCY

A. The Government will occupy the site and the existing building during the entire period of construction. Cooperate with the Government's representatives during construction operations to minimize conflicts, mitigate noise, and facilitate Government usage. Perform the Work in a manner that does not interfere with the Government's operations.

B. The Government reserves the right to occupy, place, and install equipment in completed areas of the building prior to Substantial Completion, provided such occupancy does not interfere with completion of the Work. The Government's installation of equipment and partial occupancy shall not constitute acceptance of the total Work.

1. Prior to partial Government occupancy, mechanical and electrical systems for the space shall be fully operational, and required inspections and tests shall be successfully completed. Upon occupancy, the Government will operate and maintain mechanical and electrical systems serving the occupied portions of the building.

2. Upon occupancy, the Government will assume responsibility for maintenance and custodial service for the occupied portions of the building.

Delete the following article if no restrictions will be placed on the Contractor's working hours.

1.3 WORKING HOURS Coordinate with Facilities / Building Manager and Tenants to ensure when & what work can occur in occupied buildings.

A. Government Occupied Hours: Government personnel are scheduled to occupy the building during the following hours on weekdays, Monday through Friday, except for established Government Holidays 7-AM to 5-PM.

B. Government Unoccupied Hours: Government personnel are not scheduled to occupy the building during times not indicated as Government Occupied Hours.

C. Contractor's General Working Hours: The Contractor working hours shall be generally established to occur during Government Occupied Hours.

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D. Contractor's Required Working Hours: The following work shall be performed during Government Unoccupied Hours:

1. Noisy and/or odor-producing work that may disrupt tenant operations in adjacent spaces.

E. Work accomplished during Government Unoccupied Hours shall be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule and gain the Contracting Officer's approval at least 48 hours before proceeding with any work during Government Unoccupied Hours.

END OF SECTION 011400

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SECTION 012900 - PAYMENT PROCEDURES

1.1 SUMMARY

A. This Section specifies administrative and procedural requirements necessary to prepare and to process Requests for Payment.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

A. Schedule of Values: A detailed written statement in Masterformat furnished by the Contractor outlining the portions of the contract sum, which allocates values (price & percentage) for the various parts of the work and used as the basis for payment application and reviewing progress payments. The Agreement provides further details.

B. Request for Payment: A contractor’s invoice and request for progress payment with substantiating information consistent with approved schedule of values.

1.3 SCHEDULE OF VALUES

1. Coordination: Submit completed Schedule of Values no later than 14 calendar days prior to scheduled date of initial Requests for Payment.

2. Schedules for Phased Work: Where the work is separated into phases, provide Schedules showing values correlated with each phase using the standard format referenced below.

A. Format and Content: Contractor shall be responsible to complete the GSA Schedule of Values Workbook and compile the values into electronic Project Management (ePM) System. Contractor will enter values into workbook prior to ePM input and provide associated electronic baseline copy to contracting officer for record. Contractor will follow guidelines in the Schedule of Values workbook to support ePM upload.

1. Identification: Complete the following Project Identification fields in the Schedule of Values:

a. Project Name

b. Project Number

c. Project Location, City, State

d. Base Contract Number

e. Task Order Number

f. Modification Number

g. GSA Project Manager

h. Contractor's Name and contact information

i. Date of submittal

2. Provide a breakdown of the Contract Sum in enough detail to facilitate continued evaluation of Requests for Payment and progress reports.

a. Work activity – (by division or specific work activity)

b. Dollar value of each specific work activity – both with an amount in dollars and whole cents, and as a percentage of the Contract Sum to nearest one-hundredth percent. Adjust the amounts to total to the Contract Sum and the percentages to total 100 percent.

c. Each item in the schedule of values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Include total cost and proportionate share of general overhead and profit for each item. (i.e. no stand alone item for Overhead, and Profit)

d. Modifications that affect value.

e. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and

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f. Line item for mobilization and de-mobilization

g. Line item for close out (% to be negotiated with GSA COR)

3. Options: Provide a separate Schedule of Values for each exercised Option.

4. Each item in the Schedule of Values and Requests for Payment shall be complete. Temporary facilities and other major cost items that are not direct cost of actual work-in-place may be shown either as separate line items in the schedule of values or distributed as general overhead expense, at the government's option.

5. Revise and update workbook in ePM with all items affecting scope, schedule or cost and resubmit within 14 calendar days as coordinated with project manager or contracting officer.

Contractor shall provide a final as-built schedule at project completion. Update affected work branches and subordinate line items and resubmit the schedule of values before the next Request for Payment when Modifications result in a change in the Contract Sum

1.4 REQUESTS FOR PAYMENT

B. Requirements for Requests for Payment are in Section III, Terms and Conditions of the Agreement.

C. Each Request for Payment following the initial Request for Payment shall be consistent with previous Requests.

1. Initial Request for Payment, Request for Payment at time of Substantial Completion, and final Request for Payment involve additional requirements.

D. Payment Request Times: Submit Request for Payment to GSA by the 3rd of the month. The period covered by each Request for Payment is one month, ending on the 30th day of the month.

1. Submit the Request for Payment to the CO or enter in ePM along with construction progress report seven days prior to due date for review by GSA. Provide documentation evidencing the cost of work performed to be included in the Request for Payment. Resolve questions resulting from GSA review of draft Request for Payment and construction progress report prior to submitting Request for Payment.

E. Request Preparation: All payments must be executed by a person authorized to legally bind the Contractor.

1. Entries shall match data on the schedule of values and Contractor's construction schedule. Use updated schedules if revisions were made.

2. Include amounts for work completed following effective date of previous Request for Payment, whether or not payment has been received. Include only amounts for work completed as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

3. Include amounts of Modifications issued before last day of construction period covered by Request.

F. Stored Materials: Differentiate between items stored on-site and items stored off-site.

1. Provide certificate of insurance, and consent of surety to payment, for stored materials.

2. Provide supporting documentation that verifies amount requested, such as paid invoices. Match amount requested with amounts indicated on documentation.

3. Provide summary documentation for stored materials indicating the following:

a. Value of materials previously stored and remaining stored as of effective date of previous Request for Payment.

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b. Value of previously stored materials put in place after effective date of previous Request for Payment and on or before effective date of current Request for Payment.

c. Value of materials stored since effective date of previous Request for Payment and remaining stored as of effective date of current Request for Payment.

G. Initial Request for Payment: Administrative actions and submittals that must precede or coincide with submittal of first Request for Payment include the following:

1. List of subcontractors.

2. Schedule of values.

3. Contractor's construction schedule per Agreement (startup if not final).

4. Products list (preliminary if not final).

5. Sustainable design submittal for project materials cost data.

6. Sustainable design action plans.

7. Schedule of unit prices.

8. Submittal schedule (preliminary if not final).

9. List of Contractor's staff assignments.

10. List of Contractor's principal consultants.

11. Copies…