Solicitation - W50S6P25BA001.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

FY25 41A6 REPAIR BLDG 112 SOFFIT (PROJECT# NKAK242112)

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TOOFFERORS

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 - SPECIFICATIONS Project # NKAK242112Dated 01 NOV 2024

ATTACHMENT 2 - DRAWINGS Project #NKAK24211 Dated 01 NOV 2024

ATTACHMENT 3 - Davis Bacon Wage Determination: AR20250032 dated 03 JAN 2025

ATTACHMENT 4 - AFF 66 Schedule of Material Submittals dated 03 AAPR 2025

SECTION 00 10 00 NOTES

NOTES

1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.

SAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. of bids will accepted. Electronic submission NOT be

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.

. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award gov

Management (SAM)database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at . Interested bidders are https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. RESERVED

W50S6P25BA001

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

5. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00 10 00 Bid Schedule - all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date. In accordance with DoD Deviation 2020- O0016, electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original

Thsignatures and dates. e bid bond must be on a SF24form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the "Offeror" portion of the SF 1442(Blocks 14 - 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of theSF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: " ", and the Name and Address of Bidder. See BID No. W50S6P25BA001 Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

6. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR4.102 (d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM)database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-ino ne party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d)and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB)under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

End of Section 00 10 00

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to repair B112 soffit, to include 150 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Removal and replacement of an additional 100 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Removal and replacement of an additional 100 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Removal and replacement of an additional 100 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Option Line Item

Removal and replacement of an additional 100 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA

1 Job

Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Option Line Item

Removal and replacement of an additional 100 lineal feet of metal stud soffit framing in accordance with specs dated 01 Nov 2024 and drawings dated 01 Nov 2024.

Specification Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Product Service Code: Y1AA Drawing Number: SCM Architects 01 Nov 2024 Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

Section01 00 00

Division01 - General Requirements

1. INSURANCE- MINIMUM AMOUNTS

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

TYPE AMOUNTS

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

ComprehensiveGeneral Liability $500,000 per occurrencefor bodily injury

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

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

AircraftPublic and Passenger forbodily injury, other than passenger

Liability liabilityand $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.

commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required 1.3. NOTE: Before insurance has been obtained. The policies referenced in the certification (s) shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2)until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. 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

Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:00 AM through4:30 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal 3.1.

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 perform 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 will 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 11November

Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November

Christmas Day 25 December of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on 3.3. NOTE: Any the following Monday.

Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more), commencement of any 3.4.

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, sections, 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. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted in duplicate to the Contracting Office,4.1. on designated invoice forms provided at the pre-construction . This submission meeting PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system will be for review prior to submitting an electronic invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See end of this Section for important information and codes needed. Payment will be made by in accordance with FAR clause 52.232-5 Fixed-Price Construction Contracts and FAR clause52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, all payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT).

compliance with DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, you shall submit your request for payment 4.2. To meet (invoice) through WAWF. Formore 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 inaccordance with the clauses Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts,FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, FAR 52.232-27.

The Government will make payment through WAWFupon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification forpayment. 4.3.

Do not input invoice into WAWF until the pre-approval of invoice isreceived from the contracting officer. This will lessen the need for

Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirementsincluding but not limited to: RECEIPT OF PROPER WEEKLY rejectionsin WAWF PAYROLLS IAW DAVIS BACONREQUIREMENTS, 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 PROPERWEEKLY 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 is the office having administrative jurisdiction over this contract for all 189AW, Arkansas Air National Guard matters. A list of the names and telephone numbers of the Government team comprising the contract administrator, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), consultant, and point of contact 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 contracting officer's representative. Enclosures attached to or transmitted with the correspondence shall also be furnished with an original and one copy. Each letter shall reference the contract name, contract number, project number, and project title, and shall have only one subject. For tracking purposes, a sequential numbering system should 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 MONITORING

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 SERVICES

The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense in accordance with the clause entitled "Availability and Use of Utility Services" (FAR Clause 52.236-14).

9. PREPARATIONOF MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit all materials and articles requiring approval, as required by the Material and Workmanship Clause, FAR 52.236-5.

Submittals shall be made using AF Form 3000 or approved equal. Submittals shall be processed in accordance with the procedures in Section 01 33 00, Submittals. Submittals shall be given a distinct identification system by CLIN if multiple CLINs are applicable. Individual submittal documents shall not be comprised of items for more than one CLIN. Address for delivery of submittals will be provided at the post award/pre-construction conference. The contractor is reminded that an individual within the company who has authority to make the certification must sign the certification on the AF Form 3000.

10. WORKPROGRESS AND PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

10.1. A weekly meeting may be held with the Contractor, COR and Contracting Officer (KO), if necessary, to discuss work progress, problems and potential change orders. The Contractors shall attend these meetings at no additional cost to the Government. Prior to beginning work on specific work elements of a project, the contractor shall confer with the COR and agree on a sequence of procedures and means of access to premises and buildings; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials; and use of approaches, use of corridors, stairways and similar means of passage.

In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", the contractor shall within five days after work 10.1.1.

commences on the contract, or another period of time determined by the KO, prepare and submit to the KO for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing features of work. A composite schedule for the overall contract shall also be provided. The schedule shall be on an AF Form 3064, Contract Progress Schedule, or an approved computer-generated format similar to the AF Form 3064. The work shall be scheduled so that, upon the start of construction, work progresses in a continuous and diligent manner. Aschedule which does not reflect steady and reasonable progress throughout the construction period will be rejected. Both the Contractor and the COR are required to provide monthly progress reports covering the period from notice to proceed through final inspection. Unless agreement cannot be made on the applicable percentage of progress a joint report will be submitted to the Contracting Officer. These reports shall be submitted on the NGB Contract Progress Report form (similar to an AF Form 3065), or an approved computer-generated similar format. These reports shall track progress by CLIN, if contract contains multiple CLINs, multiple AF Form 3064 and NG Contract Progress Reports will also be required for payment purposes.

Additionally, for projects exceeding $1M, the contractor shall provide a project plan in a commercially available network scheduling 10.2.

software that meets requirements of the specification to define work tasks and track progress. At least five days prior to work initiation, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a copy of the plan that shall include definition of rescues. No work may start until the Contracting Officer approves the plan in writing.

The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. Updated plans and 10.3.

Form 3064 showing work progress shall be provided monthly. If there are possible deviations from the original plan, those must be noted and approved by the Contracting Officer before work changes are implemented. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts". The reports contemplated by the clause herein titled "Schedules for Construction Contracts" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to AF Form 3064, "Contract Progress Schedule" and a National Guard Contract Progress Report".

11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OFCONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

The contractor shall conduct a pre-final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the date 11.1.

scheduled for Final Inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to Final Inspection.

at least five (5) working days prior11.2. The contractor shall request scheduling of a final inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer to the desired date or as otherwise negotiated with the Contracting Officer.

11.3. Civil Engineering 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.

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

The contractor is cautioned to ensure they have completed adequate Quality Control reviews prior to scheduling pre-final or final 11.5.

inspections. In the event the Contracting Officer finds that the projects 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.

12. DESIGNATION OF TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will appoint a qualified Contracting Officer's Representative (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. Thisin no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in terms of the contract.

13. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number and email address at 13.1.

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.

Supervision. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor employees performing services under this 13.2.

contract; such employees shall be accountable not to the Government, but solely to the contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

Contractor's Employees. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. The Contracting Officer 13.3.

may, in writing, require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

14. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the contractor's designed on-site area or the work area. The company name shall be 14.1.

prominently displayed on all construction vehicles parked on the job site.

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 free14.2.

of debris.

15. RECORD DRAWINGS

During construction of a project and on the job site, the contractor shall maintain a completed record of all changes and corrections from the layout shown on the drawings, if applicable. The contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on contract or record drawings promptly and submit the "red line" drawings to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the project. The record drawings shall indicate all changes and corrections concerning the actual locations of all sub-surface utility lines. In order for the location of these lines and appurtenances to be determined in the event the surface opening or indictors become covered or obscured, the record drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run including each change in direction. Valves splice boxes, and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of existing record drawings; it is the contractor's responsibility to verify all as-built conditions.

16. VERIFICATIONOF 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 off 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.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where 17.1.

work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

It is expected that new security requirements to satisfy contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential 17.2.

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.

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

Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to Little Rock AFB. If a gate pass is not granted toa 17.4.

contractor allowing the delivery of goods, execution of warranty support, or performance of services please contact the contracting officer. Be sure that all employees have the proper ID (driver's license, state ID, immigration card, U.S. Passport, etc.). If they do not have the proper ID, they will be turned away.

The Prime Contractor and all its subcontractors will be required to wear orange or lime colored safety vests while performing work on the 17.5.

installation

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.17.6.

All prospective contractors MUST be U.S. citizens or MUST have established and maintain legal residence in the U.S. and are authorized 17.7.

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 (driver's license, U.S.passport, U.S. work visa, etc.) for entry to the installation. Security Force swill review any questionable identification documents for determination as to whether said identification is authorized for access to the installation.

All prospective contractors/contractor employees, once it has been established that they maintain the appropriate credential as described in 17.8.

one above, are subject to a Criminal History Check.

Note: For the purposes of Contracting services, it is implied that, that all parties agree to a Criminal History Background Check once 17.9.

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 an act of aggression against the installation and will be cause for dismissal from the installation and revocation of future privileges and installation access.

17.10. AT Level I Training. This provision/contract text is for contractor employees with an area of performance within a National Guard controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to National Guard installations, facilities and controlled access shall complete AT Level I awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

17.10.1. AT Level 1 awareness training is available at the following website: https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at

18. REGULATIONS

The contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local, DOD, National Guard Bureau, Army and Air Force regulations18.1.

pertaining to safety, traffic control and fire prevention.

19. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

The contractor shall coordinate with suppliers and shippers to ensure that incoming materials are properly identified with the contractor's 19.1.

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.

Storage of supplies, materials and equipment on the project site shall be accomplished in such a manner to prevent mechanical and climatic 19.2.

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.

20. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AND FILLMATERIALS

At the end of each workday, the contractor shall cleanup the work and storage areas and stack all materials in a manner approved by the 20.1.

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).

The hauling and disposal of excess fill material including rock, gravel, sod, broken concrete or asphalt, plaster, etc., shall be the 20.2.

responsibility of the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

21. ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT

All waste materials generated by any work under the contract performed on a Government installation shall always 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.

22. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention 22.1.

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.

The contractor is advised that friable and/or non-friable asbestos-containing material may be encountered in project areas. Friable asbestos-22.2.

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.

23. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

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

Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. 23.2.

Earth materials shall be wetted or otherwise protected. Gravel, sand and concrete shall be contained within vehicles to prevent spillage. Tarps must be fastened overload before entering surrounding streets. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

23.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

Stream beds, lakes, drainage ways, sanitary and storm sewers, etc., shall not be polluted by fuels, oils, bitumen, acids or other harmful 23.4.

materials. Grading shall be accomplished to prevent surface drainage from the construction site containing harmful amounts of sediment from draining onto adjacent areas.

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

Excess mortar, plaster or drywall materials shall not be disposed of on Government property. Water utilized for plastering or drywall 23.6.

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.

24. COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, permission to do so must be 24.1.

requested in writing to the Contracting Officer 5 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 5 working days prior to closing the street.

Work in connection with this contract which requires utility outages, including electrical, water, gas, steam, etc., which will stop or limit (as 24.2.

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 5 working days prior to commencing work and shall be subject to his/her approval.

24.3. 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.

25. 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.

26. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

As a minimum, the contractor's performance will be evaluated upon final inspection. Any specific requirements for contract quality control 26.1.

and quality assurance by the Government personnel will be defined in the specifications. The contractor will be rated as outstanding, satisfactory or unsatisfactory in the areas of contract quality control, timely performance, effectiveness of management, compliance with labor standards, and compliance with safety standards. The contractor will be notified of any unsatisfactory rating, either in an individual element or in the overall rating, prior to completing the evaluation, and all contractor comments will be made a part of the official record. Performance evaluation reports will be available to all DoD Contracting Officers for their future use.

26.2 Past Performance evaluations will be posted via https://www.cpars.gov. It is the responsibility of the contractor to request access to this site.

27. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

The contractor shall comply with the quality control provisions as specified herein. The Contractor shall perform all quality control 27.1.

inspection and/or testing required by this contract unless specifically designated to be performed by the Government. The quality control system consists of plans, workmanship, fabrication, construction, and operations that comply with contract requirements. The system shall cover construction

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https://www.cpars.gov operations, including fabrication both on-site and off-site, and shall be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. If the contractor fails to submit an acceptable quality control plan within the time herein prescribed, the Contracting Officer may refuse to allow construction to start if an acceptable interim plan is not furnished or may withhold funds from progress payments in accordance with the contract clause titled, "Payments under Fixed Price Construction Contracts", until such time as the contractor submits an acceptable final plan.

27.2. Quality Control Plan

27.2.1. General. Upon receipt of the Notice of Contract Award, the contractor's quality control plan (2 copies) shall be submitted for acceptance in accordance with SECTION 01 45 00 of specifications.

27.2.2. Acceptance. The Contracting Officer's Representative will review the quality control plan. The contractor shall make such changes and additions as necessary for clarity and completeness as requested by the Contracting Officer's Representative through the Contracting Officer.

Acceptance of the contractor's plan is predicated on satisfactory performance during construction. Acceptance is conditional and the Government reserves the right to require the contractor to make changes in quality control plans, personnel and operations to correct deficiencies and to assure contract compliance.

27.2.3. Changes. When the contractor proposes changes in the quality control plan or implementation during construction, the Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing. The contractor shall implement no changes prior to acceptance in writing by the Contracting Officer.

28. SAFETY ASSURANCE

28.1. 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 apply. The Safety Manual is available at the following web site: https://www.usace.army.mil/Missions/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/Safety-and-Health-Requirements-Manual/.

Contractor Responsibility. The contractor shall assume full responsibility and liability for compliance with all applicable regulations 28.2.

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.

Inspections, Tests and Reports. The required inspections, tests and reports made by the contractor, subcontractors, specially trained 28.2.1.

technicians, equipment manufacturers and others as required, shall be at the contractor's expense.

Materials and Equipment. Special facilities, devices, equipment, clothing and similar items used by the contractor in the execution of work 28.2.2.

shall comply with applicable regulations.

Traffic Control Devices. The contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U. S. Department of 28.2.3.

Transportation, Federal Highway Administration's "Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices", latest edition available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.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.

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31. PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE

Before work commences on this contract, the Contracting Officer will conduct a conference to acquaint the contractor with Government policies and procedures that are to be observed during the execution of the work and to develop mutual understanding relative to the administration of the contract.

Contractors and/or major subcontractors shall attend this meeting at no additional cost to the Government.

32. PARTNERING

The Government intends to encourage the formation of cohesive partnerships with the contractors on selected contracts. This partnership will be structured to draw on the strengths of each organization in order to identify and achieve reciprocal goals. The objective is effective contract performance in achieving completion within budget, on schedule, and in accordance with the Plans and Specifications. This partnership between the contractor and the Government will be voluntary and its implementation will not be a part of the contract requirements, nor will it result in a change to the contract price or terms.

33. MILITARYREAL PROPERTY DATA - DD FORM 1354

Contractors shall furnish real property data to the Government for each new construction and/or renovation project awarded, unless 33.1.

otherwise notified. The real property data shall be furnished via DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Military Real Property, or in a format prescribed on the DD Form 1354. The Contractor is responsible for accuracy of data current up to the time of submission.

For major renovation and/or complex projects, orthose expected to exceed 12 months, the Contractor shall furnish real property data no less 33.2.

than on a quarterly basis. Frequency of submission shall be standard throughout the duration of the project.