Solicitation - W50S6M26QA013_Final.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. 12/2022)

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)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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

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. 12/2022) 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 THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

117th Alert Pad Concrete RepairInstrument Name:

Product Service Code : Y1BZ

W50S6M26QA013

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price

Amount

0001 FY26_F41A2_374436_52400_ LOCAL SRM

FUNDS TO REPAIR JOINT SEAL ALERT

RAMP

Product Type Code: Y1BZ Product Service Code: Y1BZ North American Industry Classification System (NAICS): 236220 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Statement of Work (SOW)

BRKR262001 - Alert Pad Crack Seal & Expansion Joint Repairs

117th ARW, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Alabama

06 January 2026

Part 1 - GENERAL

1.1 Project Identification

1.1.1 The General Provisions of the Contract, including General and Supplementary Conditions and General Requirements (if any), apply to all work specified in this document.

1.2 Scope of Work

1.2.1 General Description

This project includes:

Repair of approximately 300 linear feet of concrete cracking at the "Alert Pad" apron pavement.

Removal and replacement of 5,000 linear feet of existing apron expansion joint.

All work shall comply with applicable FAA pavement standards, airport operational requirements, and industry's best practices.

1.2.2 Site Survey

A site survey is required prior to the start of work to:

Conduct a full inspection of existing pavement conditions, identify hazards, and verify measurements.

Obtain all required permits and approvals from FAA, local building authorities, and other regulatory bodies.

1.3 Concrete Crack Repairs

The contractor shall:

Identify and mark all cracks designated for repair.

Clean the cracks using a handheld cutting saw--making precise cuts that follow the crack line and avoid unnecessary cutting--then route, blow out with compressed air, and vacuum to remove debris, vegetation, and loose material. Ensure cracks are dry and free of contaminants prior to sealing.

Fill cracks with a PCCcompatible, FAAapproved sealant suitable for aircraft pavement loading and fuelresistant environments.

Tool or level sealant to achieve a smooth, flush finish with adjacent pavement.

Allow proper curing time before reopening the area to aircraft traffic.

1.4 Expansion Joint Removal & Replacement

The contractor shall:

Sawcut and remove existing joint filler, sealant, and any deteriorated concrete along joint edges.

Clean and prepare joint surfaces to ensure proper adhesion.

Install new joint filler material meeting FAA specifications (e.g., Dow Corning 890SL SelfLeveling Silicone Joint Sealant).

Apply a fuelresistant, FAAapproved joint sealant.

Ensure joint width, depth, and profile meet design requirements.

Finish joints flush with surrounding pavement and verify proper movement capability.

1.5 Debris Removal

Remove all debris, waste materials, and packaging from the work area.

Dispose of all materials in accordance with applicable regulations.

1.6 Site Cleanup

Thoroughly clean the work area of dust, dirt, and debris.

Restore the area to its original condition.

Follow ANGETL, ANG Handbook, and Unified Facilities Criteria throughout the project.

Notify the Contracting Officer immediately if work outside the scope is requested. No additional work shall begin without written authorization.

Cost increases beyond the original budget estimate will not justify additional fees unless caused by an approved scope change.

The Contracting Officer will perform Contracting Officer Representative (COR) duties.

1.7 Contract Responsibilities

The contractor shall:

Contract directly with the Contracting Officer.

Provide and pay for all labor, materials, equipment, tools, and machinery.

Issue all required notices and comply with all applicable codes, ordinances, and regulations.

Notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any observed variances between contract documents and legal requirements.

Assume responsibility for work is performed contrary to requirements if no notice is provided.

Accept modifications to contract documents required due to legal requirements.

Maintain strict discipline and good order among employees; do not employ unfit or unskilled personnel.

Provide all required submittals (shop drawings, catalog cuts, brochures, test reports, schedules, estimates, correspondence) in a timely manner.

1.8 Submittals

All materials must be approved prior to installation.

No work may begin until it is reviewed with the Contracting Officer.

Any deviations must be reported to the Contractor and Contracting Officer.

The contractor is responsible for full compliance with this SOW.

Milestones and deliverables must be submitted prior to mobilization.

Part 2 - PRODUCT SUBMITTAL

2.1 Construction Materials

Contractor shall use AF Form 3000 to document all provided materials.

Contractor shall review all materials to determine acceptability for government use.

Part 3 - EXECUTION

3.1 Regulatory Guidance

Applicable regulatory documents include:

Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) ANG Form 920 Report AF Form 7115 Real Property Report ANGH 321084 (27 Jan 2015) Space Authorization

The Contracting Officer will provide all known regulations, standards, and directives.

Part 4 - QUALITY ASSURANCE

Contractor shall follow U.S. Air Force standard Quality Assurance (QA) and Quality Control (QC) procedures.

Contractor shall implement documented processes for testing, inspection, and verification of all deliverables.

Part 6 - MISCELLANEOUS

Insurance requirements apply as specified in the contract.

Payment will be made monthly in arrears through the Government's Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) system.

Contractor must complete required forms for all hazardous materials brought into the installation and for all waste generated.

Part 7 - ANTITERRORISM / OPERATIONS SECURITY

7.1 Access and Security Requirements

Contractor personnel must comply with all installation access and security policies.

Background checks will be conducted by Security Forces or the appropriate authority.

Contractors must comply with DoD and local personal identity verification requirements.

Changes in FPCON may require additional security measures.

7.2 NonCAC Contractor Access

Contractors requiring installation access without a CAC must comply with:

NCICIII and TSDB screening

AFI 10245, AFI 31101, AFMAN 31113

Local installation access policies OCONUS requirements per SOFA agreements (if applicable)

7.3 Antiterrorism Level I Training

All contractor and subcontractor personnel requiring access to government installations must complete AT Level I training within 45 days of contract start or requirement incorporation.

Training may be completed via JKO (NonCAC access available).

The COR or unit AT Representative is responsible for tracking completion.

PERFORMANCE PERIOD

The total performance period for this contract is 120 days.

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Requirements Services non-personal: Contractor shall provide all supplies, equipment, personnel and supervision to repair approximately 300 linear feet of concrete cracking at the Alert Pad apron pavement and the removal and replacement of 5,000 linear feet of existing apron expansion joint per the statement of work. Estimated magnitude of this project is between $100,000.00 and $250,000.00. NAICS code for this project is 236220 - Commercial and Institutional Building Construction with a size standard of $45,000,000.00 average revenue for proceeding three years.

Project is set aside for small businesses. Funds are presently available for this contract. The Governments obligation under this solicitation is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are available.

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction. 1996-08

Overall Contract Inspection/Acceptance Locations

0001 Inspection and Acceptance Location

Both Destination Instructions: Inspection and acceptance will be completed IAW with the Statement of Work.

DoDAAC: F6E3CE CountryCode: USA

CIVIL ENGINEERING

AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES, 5401 EASTLAKE BLVD

BIRMINGHAM, AL 35217-3545

UNITED STATES

Major Wilfredo Rodriguezvazquez

Section F - Deliveries or Performance

0001 Delivery Schedule Delivery Requested By Delivery Date 03 Jul 2026

1 JobQuantity

Address and POC Ship To DoDAAC: F6E3CE

USAF:CIVIL ENGINEERING

CIVIL ENGINEERING AF BPN NO MILSBILLS PROCESSES 5401 EASTLAKE BLVD

BIRMINGHAM AL 35217-3545

Section G - Contract Administration Data

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative.

1991-12

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

2018-12

252.236-7000 Modification Proposals--Price Breakdown.

1991-12

DFARS Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.232-7006 Wide Area WorkFlow Payment Instructions.

2023-01

WIDE AREA WORKFLOW PAYMENT INSTRUCTIONS (JAN 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause-

"Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)" is a six position code that uniquely identifies a unit, activity, or organization.

"Document type" means the type of payment request or receiving report available for creation in Wide Area WorkFlow (WAWF).

"Local processing office (LPO)" is the office responsible for payment certification when payment certification is done external to the entitlement system.

"Payment request" and "receiving report" are defined in the clause at 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(b) Electronic invoicing. The WAWF system provides the method to electronically process vendor payment requests and receiving reports, as authorized by Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports.

(c) WAWF access. To access WAWF, the Contractor shall-

(1) Have a designated electronic business point of contact in the System for Award Management at https://www.sam.gov; and

(2) Be registered to use WAWF at https://wawf.eb.mil/ following the step-by-step procedures for self-registration available at this web site.

(d) WAWF training. The Contractor should follow the training instructions of the WAWF Web- Based Training Course and use the Practice Training Site before submitting payment requests through WAWF. Both can be accessed by selecting the "Web Based Training" link on the WAWF home page at https://wawf.eb.mil/

(e) WAWF methods of document submission. Document submissions may be via web entry, Electronic Data Interchange, or File Transfer Protocol.

(f) WAWF payment instructions. The Contractor shall use the following information when submitting payment requests and receiving reports in WAWF for this contract or task or delivery order:

(1) Document type. The Contractor shall submit payment requests using the following document type(s):

(i) For cost-type line items, including labor-hour or time-and-materials, submit a cost voucher.

(ii) For fixed price line items-

(A) That require shipment of a deliverable, submit the invoice and receiving report specified by the Contracting Officer.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items that require shipment of a deliverable.)

(B) For services that do not require shipment of a deliverable, submit either the Invoice 2in1, which meets the requirements for the invoice and receiving report, or the applicable invoice and receiving report, as specified by the Contracting Officer.

Invoice 2in1

(Contracting Officer: Insert either "Invoice 2in1" or the applicable invoice and receiving report document type(s) for fixed price line items for services.)

(iii) For customary progress payments based on costs incurred, submit a progress payment request.

(iv) For performance based payments, submit a performance based payment request.

(v) For commercial financing, submit a commercial financing request.

(2) ) Fast Pay requests are only permitted when Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.213-1 is included in the contract.

[Note: The Contractor may use a WAWF "combo" document type to create some combinations of invoice and receiving report in one step.]

(3) Document routing. The Contractor shall use the information in the Routing Data Table below only to fill in applicable fields in WAWF when creating payment requests and receiving reports in the system.

Routing Data Table*

Field Name in WAWF Data to be entered in WAWF Pay Official DoDAAC F87700

Issue By DoDAAC W50S6M Admin DoDAAC W50S6M Inspect By DoDAAC F6E3CE Ship To Code F6E3CE Ship From Code ____ Mark For Code ____ Service Approver (DoDAAC) ____ Service Acceptor (DoDAAC) ____ Accept at Other DoDAAC ____ LPO DoDAAC ____ DCAA Auditor DoDAAC ____ Other DoDAAC(s) ____ (*Contracting Officer: Insert applicable DoDAAC information. If multiple ship to/acceptance locations apply, insert "See Schedule" or "Not applicable.")

(**Contracting Officer: If the contract provides for progress payments or performance-based payments, insert the DoDAAC for the contract administration office assigned the functions under FAR 42.302(a)(13).)

(4) Payment request. The Contractor shall ensure a payment request includes documentation appropriate to the type of payment request in accordance with the payment clause, contract financing clause, or Federal Acquisition Regulation 52.216-7, Allowable Cost and Payment, as applicable.

(5) Receiving report. The Contractor shall ensure a receiving report meets the requirements of DFARS Appendix F.

(g) WAWF point of contact.

(1) The Contractor may obtain clarification regarding invoicing in WAWF from the following contracting activity's WAWF point of contact.

(Contracting Officer: Insert applicable information or "Not applicable.")

(2) Contact the WAWF helpdesk at 866-618-5988, if assistance is needed.

(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

Division 01 - General Requirements

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, "Insurance -Work on a Government Installation (FAR52.228- 5). Types and minimum amounts are as follows:

TYPE AMOUNTS

Workmen's Compensation $100,000 (see paragraph 1.2, below)

Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury

Comprehensive Automobile Liability $200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage

(If applicable) $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence

Aircraft Public and Passenger for bodily injury, other than passenger

Liability and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage; coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats

$200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

1.2. Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

1.3. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of proofs of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

2. Reserved

3. SCHEDULING

3.1. Normal base work hours are for the Contractor will be between 0700 and 1730 hours, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, Mondays and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, he must notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) five (5) working days in advance of his intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. When the COR determines that they are reasonably available, he may authorize the Contractor to preform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days.

However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of the inspection, at overtime rates, will be charged to the Contractor and swill be deducted from the final payment of the Contract amount.

3.2. The following Federal legal Holidays are observed by this base:

New Year's Day 1 January

Martin Luther King's Birthday Third Monday of January

President's Day Third Monday of February

Memorial Day Last Monday of May

Juneteenth 19 June

Independence Day 4 July

Labor Day First Monday in September

Columbus Day Second Monday in October

Veteran's Day 11 November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December

3.3. NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday, Sunday or Monday will be observed the preceding Friday.

3.4. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more), commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (or the Contracting Officer's Representative). When relocating to new sites, returning to sites for follow-up work on a phased work plan, notification to the Contracting Officer's Representative is sufficient. Notification should be by personal contact; however, advance notification may be by telephone, or in writing, and should be accomplished sufficiently in advance to allow scheduling of inspection forces. The purpose of the above precautions is to ensure construction inspection and recording of work proceedings.

3.5. The organization of the specifications into divisions, section, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

4. INVOCING AND PAYMENT

4.1. Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted to the Contracting Office, 117th Air Refueling Wing PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system. The submission will be for review prior to submitting an electronic invoice through WAWF. See end of this Section for important information and codes needed. Payment will be made in accordance with RFO FAR clause 52.232-5 Fixed Price Construction Contracts and RFO FAR Clause 53.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, all payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT).

4.2. To meet compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, you shall submit your request for payment (invoice) through WAWF. For more information on the WAWF system, including how to register, visit https://wawf.eb.mil. Payment will be made by paying office specified in the contract award in accordance with the clauses Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, RFO FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, RFO FAR 52.232-27.

4.3. The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Do not input invoice into WAWF until the preapproval of invoice is received from the contracting officer. This will lessen the need for rejections in WAWF Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW DAVIS BACON REQUIREMENTS, Small Business Subcontracting Reports, have been timely received.

4.4. All requests for payments through WAWF must include a Subcontractor Payment Register pursuant to FAR Clause 52.232-5 and a contractor's certification that reads as follows:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief that -

The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract; All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

4.5. The Government will make payment upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements, including but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY PAYROLLS IAW CONSTRUCTION WAGE REQUIREMENTS FAR 52.222-6, have been timely received. payrolls shall indicate CLIN to which they are applicable.

4.6. A release of claims is required for all final payment requests and shall be submitted by the contractor with the final invoice.

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1. The contracting office of the 117th Air Refueling Wing is thew office having administration jurisdiction over this contract for all matters. A list of the names and telephone numbers of the Government team comprising the contract administrator, COR, consultant, and point of contract at the project site will be provided at the post-award/pre-construction conference.

5.2. All correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer. A copy of all correspondence shall be furnished to the COR. Enclosures attached to or transmitted with the correspondence shall also be furnished with an original and one copy. Each letter shall make reference to the contract name, contract number, project number, and project title, and shall have only one subject. For tracking purposes, a sequential numbering system be used for all correspondence.

6. PAPERLESS CONTRACTING

6.1. The National Guard is fully committed to the Federal Government's electronic commerce and paperless contracting initiatives. As such, it is anticipated that to the maximum extent possible to include but not limited to correspondence, modification distribution, etc., to include specifications and drawings, will be issued using electronic methods, i.e., electronic mail (e-mail). Contractors shall have and maintain capability to receive documents in this manner.

6.2. Additionally, it is anticipated that within the life of this contract, other electronic processes will be enacted. These include, but are not limited to, electronic bidding/offers, change order proposals, and electronic invoicing. When implemented by the Contracting Officer, contractors shall participate fully in any of these new requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

7. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MOITORING

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review. Contractor personnel must be aware that telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a DOD organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information.

8. UTILITY SERVICE: Not Applicable

9. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

9.1. Civil Engineering (CE) personnel and the Contracting Officer will perform the Final Inspection in the presence of the contractor, and any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified by the Contracting Officer. This inspection is to be coordinated with the (CE personnel).

9.2. Final inspection shall not constitute acceptance of a project unless so stipulated by issuance of a separate acceptance notice.

9.3. The contractor is cautioned to ensure they have completed adequate Quality Control reviews prior to scheduling pre-final or final inspections. In the event the Contracting Officer finds that the project is not ready for the applicable inspection, (too many discrepancies) the contractor may be held liable for the costs of a repeat inspection. If the inspection involves A/E personnel these costs may include additional labor, travel and miscellaneous expenses.

10. DESIGNATION OF TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will appoint a qualified COR for the purposes of technically administering the contract; however, all matters concerning this contract or any work ordered placed against this contract must first be approved by the Contracting Officer. This in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in term of the contract.

11. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

11.1. Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number at which the contractor or his representative may be contacted at any time during regular working hours and an emergency number at which the contractor may be contacted in situations requiring immediate attention.

11.2. Supervision. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor employees performing services under this contract; such employees shall be accountable not to the Government, but solely to the contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

11.3. Contractor's Employees. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

12. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

21.1. Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the contractor's designed on-site area or the work area. The company name shall be prominently displayed on all construction vehicles parked on the job site.

12.2. Security of material storage areas on the job site shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

The area shall be kept neat and orderly and free of debris.

13. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all aspects of the work. He/she shall field verify all dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies prior to proceeding with any phase of the work. Where exact locations are not given for the positioning of equipment and devices, they shall be positioned to permit easy access for maintenance and for removal and replacement of component parts.

14. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

14.1. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

14.2. It is expected that new security requirements to satisfy contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), ''Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, ''Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors" are incorporated in the life of this contract. Contractor shall comply with all requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

14.3. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

14.4. Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to the Volk Field Air National Guard Base. If a gate pass is not granted to a contractor allowing the delivery of goods, execution of warranty support, or performance of services please contact the contracting officer. Be sure that all of your employees have the proper ID (drivers license, state ID, immigration card, U.S. Passport, etc.). If they do not have the proper ID, they will be turned away.

14.5. The Prime Contractor and all of its subcontractors will be required to wear orange or lime colored safety vests while performing work on the installation.

14.6. U.S. Government will not be held liable for any delays or breach of contract caused by refusal of the Security Forces to allow entry.

14.7. All prospective contractors MUST be U.S. citizens or MUST have established and maintain legal residence in the U.S. and are authorized by the US government to work in the United States (i.e. Green card, worker authorization, etc.). All prospective contractors MUST have at least one form of U.S. government issued photo identification (drivers license, U.S. passport, U.S. work visa, etc.) for entry to the installation. Security Forces will review any questionable identification documents for determination as to whether or not said identification is authorized for access to the i nstallation.

14.8. All prospective contractors/contractor employees, once it has been established that they maintain the appropriate credential as described in one above, are subject to a Criminal History Check.

14.9. Note: For the purposes of Contracting services, it is implied that, that any and all parties agree to a Criminal History Background Check once entered into any contract. Any documents that are provided and found fraudulent to include, but not limited to driver's licenses, contracting licenses, etc., will result in an arrest and potential termination for default from the contract. All contractors are subject to search in order to obtain entry onto the installation and while working on the installation. Any refusal to submit to a search of their person or vehicle will be deemed as a violent act of aggression against the installation and will be cause for dismissal from the installation and revocation of future privileges and installation access.

14.10. Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. The contractor shall comply with all applicable installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures, which may be obtained from the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by the local installation's Security Forces, Director of Emergency Services or local Security Office. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DoD, HAF and/or local policy. Should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

14.11. For Contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD Facility and/or Installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (AFI 31-101 and AFI 10- 245), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

14.12. Requirement for OPSEC Training. In accordance with AFI 10-701, Operations Security, OPSEC PMs/SMO/SMNCOs/Coordinators will provide OPSEC training or training materials to contract employees within 90 days of employees' initial assignment to the contract and annually thereafter. General organizational orientations may need to be supplemented by duty-related orientations in the work center targeted toward specific critical information and vulnerabilities associated with the work. Initial training (OPSE 1301 - OPSEC Fundamentals) and refresher training (Security Administration) are both available on the ADLS website: https://golearn.csd.disa.

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15. REGULATIONS

15.1. The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, Army and Air Force regulations pertaining to safety, traffic control and fire prevention.

16. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

16. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

16.1. The contractor shall coordinate with suppliers and shippers to ensure that incoming materials are properly identified with the contractor's name, contract number and project title. The contractor shall designate an authorized individual to be available to receive shipment. The Government will not provide storage other than that available at the project site.

16.2. Storage of supplies, materials and equipment on the project site shall be accomplished in such a manner so as to prevent mechanical and climatic damage and loss due to vandalism or theft. Equipment temporarily removed in the performance of work and stored on the job site shall be stored and protected in accordance with previous paragraphs and shall be replaced in a condition compatible with its original state. Security for equipment and material removed from the job site for temporary storage until reuse shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

17. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AND FILL MATERIALS

17.1. At the end of each workday, the contractor shall clean up the work and storage areas and stack all materials in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer or his designated representative. Upon completion of a project, the contractor shall ensure that all dirt, trash, and debris resulting from the construction operations are removed from the work area. Unless directed otherwise in the contract or by the Contracting Officer, disposal of debris shall be made at the contractor's expense and shall be delivered to a state approved disposal site located off base.

Debris shall not be left in such a manner that wind or other weather conditions can cause the debris to be scattered outside the work area (i.e., on nearby runways, ramps or taxiways).

17.2. The hauling and disposal of excess fill material including rock, gravel, sod, broken concrete or asphalt, plaster, etc., shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Disposal shall be inaccordance with applicable state and local regulations.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall at all times be handled, transported, stored, and disposed of by the contractor and by his subcontractors in accordance with all applicable Federal, state, and local laws, ordinances, regulations, court orders, and other types of rulings having the effect of the law. Should the United States Government be held liable for any neglect or improper actions by the contractor or any subcontractor regarding removal or disposal of any hazardous waste, the contractor shall reimburse the Government for all such liability.

19. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

19.1. Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a contract modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

19.2. The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-containing material is any material that contains more than one percent asbestos by weight, and that hand pressure can crumble, pulverize or reduce to powder when dry. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials are materials in which asbestos fibers are bound by a matrix material, saturation, impregnation or coating. Non-friable asbestos-containing materials do not normally release airborne asbestos fiber during routine handling and end-use. However, excessive fiber concentrations may be produced during uncontrolled abrading, sanding, drilling, cutting, machining, removal, demolition, or other similar activities. 29 CFR 1910.1001 shall be referenced in the event asbestos-containing materials are encountered. Friable asbestos-containing materials are not authorized for use in new construction or maintenance projects.

20. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

20.1. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

20.2. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Earth materials shall be wetted or otherwise protected. Gravel, sand and concrete shall be contained within vehicles to prevent spillage.

Tarpaulins must be fastened over load before entering surrounding streets. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

20.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

20.4. Stream beds, lakes, drainage ways, sanitary and storm sewers, etc., shall not be polluted by fuels, oils, bitumen, acids or other harmful materials. Grading shall be accomplished to prevent surface drainage from the construction site containing harmful amounts of sediment from draining onto adjacent areas.

20.5. Flushing of concrete trucks is restricted to the location specifically designed for this purpose by the Contracting Officer's Representative.

20.6. Excess mortar, plaster or drywall materials shall not be disposed of on Government property.

Water utilized for plastering or drywall equipment shall be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the COR, and under no circumstances shall water be disposed of in areas which are planted or scheduled to be planted.

21. COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

21.1. If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, permission to do so must be requested in writing to the Contracting Officer three working days prior to commencing work on the planned interruption and shall be subject to Civil Engineering approval. Written requests for street closing shall be submitted for approval of the Civil Engineer three working days prior to closing the street.

21.2. Work in connection with this contract which requires utility outages, including electrical, water, gas, steam, etc., which will close down or limit (as determined by the Contracting Officer) normal activities in the building, construction area or other affected areas, shall be performed by the contractor at a time other than the regular work period of the organization occupying the facility. Work required by the contractor on a non-standard basis or at premium pay shall be done at no additional cost to the Government. Request for utility outages shall be submitted to the Civil Engineer, in writing three working days prior to commencing work and shall be subject to his/her approval.

21.3. Any temporary construction for facilities used by the contractor for preventing interruption of normal work activity or loss of utility services shall be subject to Contracting Officer's approval.

22. UNAUTHORIZED PERSONNEL

The contractor shall inform all personnel working under his jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area; excluding direct haul and access routes, contracting and Civil Engineering offices, and points of supply and storage; is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel will be limited to official business only. Persons in violation of the above will be apprehended and appropriately disciplined.

23. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall comply with the quality control provisions as specified herein. The Contractor shall perform all quality control inspection and/or testing required by this contract unless specifically designated to be performed by the Government in accordance with RFO FAR 46.202-2 Government reliance on inspection by contractor.

24. SAFETY ASSURANCE

24.1. Compliance with Regulations. All work including the handling of hazardous materials or the disturbance or dismantling of structures containing hazardous materials shall comply with the applicable requirements of 29 CFR 1910/1926. Work involving the disturbance or dismantling of asbestos or asbestos-containing materials; the demolition of structures containing asbestos; and /or disposal and removal of asbestos, shall also comply with the requirements of 40 CFR, Part 61, Subpart A. All work shall comply with applicable state and municipal safety and health requirements. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall http://www.usace.army.milapply. The Safety Manual is available at the following web site:

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24.2. Contractor Responsibility. The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations pertaining to the health and safety of personnel during the execution of work. The Government shall not be held liable for any actions on the part of the contractor, his employees or subcontractors, which result in illness, injury or death.

24.2.1. Inspections, Tests and Reports. The required inspections, tests and reports made by the contractor, subcontractors, specially trained technicians, equipment manufacturers and others as required, shall be at the contractor's expense.

24.2.2. Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the contractor in the execution of work shall comply with applicable regulations.

24.2.3. Traffic Control Devices. The contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's "Manual on http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.Uniform Traffic Control Devices", 2003 edition with Revision 2 available at gov/) to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. The contractor shall provide all warning lights, barricades and other traffic control devices and signs.

25. Reserved.

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28. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

28.1. This Paragraph specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather. In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

28.1.1. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

28.1.2. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project.

The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the contractor.

28.1.3. Weather delays will be based on National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations. The contractor's progress schedule must reflect consideration of these anticipated adverse weather delays in all weather dependent activities.

28.1.4. Upon acknowledgment of the notice to proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the contractor will record on the daily Contractor Quality Control (CQC) report, the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delays must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the contractor's scheduled workday.

28.1.5. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a bilateral modification.

Performance of Services During Crisis Declared by the National Command Authority. (September 2002)

Services determined to be essential for performance during crisis according to DoDI 3020.37 are plant operations, emergency and urgent work requests, disaster preparedness, emergency operations and infrastructure maintenance (including construction). The services provided by this contract have been designated as essential contractor provided services and must be continued during a crisis. The contractor shall continue providing service to all applicable ANG and Army TOC contracts in progress [for some services, 24 hours a day] until the crisis is over. The contractor shall ensure that enough skilled personnel are available during a crisis for any operational emergency due to utility failure, damage control, and damage repair. A crisis management plan shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after contract start date. The contractor shall identify essential personnel by submitting an essential personnel list to the Contracting Officer within 10 calendar days after contract start date.