SOLICITATION W50S6Q21B0001 ROOF REPAIRS.pdf

F6Q6CE1145AW01

Roof Repairs, Project #HKRZ212208

Work shall be performed in accordance w ith the Statement of Work, plans and specifications.

This project is being solicited as a 100% Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220 and the Small Business Size Standard is $39,500,000.00.

Construction Project magnitude is betw een $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

A pre-bid conference and site visit is scheduled for 30 June 2021 at 10:00 a.m.

SF1442, BLOCK 11 - SEE SECTION 00700, CLAUSE 52.211-10 FOR PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

Aw ard w ill be made to the responsible bidder w hose bid conforms to the invitation for bids (IFB) and is most advantageous to the Government considering only price and price related factors

X

SAMUEL J BOND 479-573-5280

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

09-Jun-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

Roof Repairs

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________04 Aug 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USPFO AR 188 MISSION SUPPORT CONTRACTING

4850 LEIGH AVE MAP

FORT SMITH AR 72903-6096

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

09:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

HKRZ212208

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W50S6Q21B0001 76

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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 NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W50S6Q21B0001

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 00010 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – BUILDING ROOF PLANS Project # HKRZ212208 Dated 27 May 2003

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

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

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

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: https://www.sam.gov . For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. A complete bid package must contain the following:

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

(b) Section 00010 Line Items- all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date.

The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00600, 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 the SF1442 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: “BID No. W50S6Q21B0001”, and the Name and

Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

5. 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 FAR 4.102(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-in one 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.

NOTE: A Bid bond and Power of Attorney is required with submission of the bid. The bid bond is due on the date as stated on the SF1442 block 13.

End of Section 00010

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

REPAIR STORM DAMAGE ROOFS

FFP

Repair storm damaged roof systems and guttering/downspouts at buildings 102 and 108 and replace guttering for buildings 115, 214, 218 and 228 per Statement of Work, Plans and Specifications.

FOB: Destination

MFR PART NR: CONSTRUCTION

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: F6Q6CE1145AW01

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Y1AA

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 90 dys. ADC 1 F6Q6CE 188TH CIVIL ENGINEERING

4850 LEIGH AVENUE

FORT SMITH AR 72903-6096

479-573-5309 FOB: Destination

F6Q6CE

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project: This requirement includes repair of CURA Adjust-A-Web Retrofit Roof Framing

System roofing for two buildings with approximately 63,801 sqft and repair/cleaning/replacement of guttering systems for six buildings with over 2,600 linear foot of guttering and downspouts.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W50S6Q21B0001 entitled Roof

Repairs, Project Number HKRZ212208, at the 188th Wing, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

2.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses.

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on Wednesday, 30 June 2021 at 1000 hrs (CST) for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will begin at the 188th Wing Headquarters parking lot. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to Samuel Bond and Laura English at the following addresses:

samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and laura.english@us.af.mil .

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name and Mobile Number (so we can contact you in case of last minute changes) Drivers License State & Number Citizenship Status

3.3. This information must be provided in advance, not later than 1400 hrs on Monday, 28 June 2021, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

3.4. Visitors must be prepared for vehicle inspection upon arrival to the front gate. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such. Please arrive early enough to complete the vehicle inspection and attend the site visit on time.

3.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

3.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at https://www.sam.gov Contracting Oppurtunities. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S6Q21B0001 Email: samuel.bond.1@us.af.mil and laura.english@us.af.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: ________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax Number:______________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.1. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

4.2. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

4.3. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on beta.SAM.gov at http://beta.SAM.gov.

4.4. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids.

4.5. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (beta.SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on www.SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on www.SAM.gov. www.SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with www.SAM.gov before accessing the system.

4.5.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.SAM.gov for electronic downloading.

This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at 188 MSG/MSC, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening of bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to sign-in and request escort to enter the facility and should allow time to accomplish this. If hand carrying bids prior to the bid opening date, please call the contracting office at 479-573-5280 or 479-573-5248 to set up a time to deliver the bid. Escorts will be provided on the bid opening date. For contractors without a base pass, someone will meet you at the front gate to pick up your bid package if previously arranged. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

5.2. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at the 188th Wing

Contracting Office, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

6.1. Construction Wage Rates applicable to this project are provided in General Decision Number

AR20210034 as shown in Section 00800.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. CLAUSES:

8.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

10. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

11. List of Brand Name or Sole Source Justifications will be posted on https://www.SAM.gov.

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror AUG 2020 52.214-12 Preparation Of Bids APR 1984 52.214-21 Descriptive Literature APR 2002 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.232-15 Progress Payments Not Included APR 1984

52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer

JUL 2013

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Section 010000 Division 01 – General Requirements

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, “Insurance -Work on a Government Installation (FAR 52.228-5). 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 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. NOTE: Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting

Officer, in writing, that the required 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

3.1. Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:30 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, he/she 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 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 will be observed the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

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, 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

4.1. Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted in duplicate to the Contracting Office, 188 MSG/MSC, 4850 Leigh Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72903, on designated invoice forms provided at the pre-construction meeting PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system.

This submission 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 clause 52.232-27, 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, FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, 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 pre-approval 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 188th Wing is the office having administrative jurisdiction over this contract for all 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 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 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. PREPARATION OF 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. WORK PROGRESS 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 Contractor 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.

10.1.1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”, the contractor shall within five days after work 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. A schedule 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. This 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.

10.2. Additionally, for projects exceeding $1M, the contractor shall provide a project plan in a commercially available network scheduling 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 hardcopy CPM and a formatted diskette or CD copy, or e-mail file copy, of the plan that shall include definition of rescues.

No work may start until the Contracting Officer approves the plan in writing.

10.3. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. Updated plans and Form 3064 showing work progress (hardcopy and formatted diskette or CD, or e-mail file copy), unless otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, 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 OF CONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

11.1. The contractor shall conduct a pre-final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to the date scheduled for Final Inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to Final Inspection.

11.2. The contractor shall request scheduling of a final inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer at least three (3) working days prior 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.

11.5. 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.

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. This in 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

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

13.2. 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.

13.3. 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.

14. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

14.1. 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.

14.2. 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.

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 the 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. 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.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

17.1. 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.

17.2. 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.

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

17.4. Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to the 188th Wing. 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 office. 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.

17.5. 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 unless otherwise permitted.

17.6. 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.

17.7. 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 installation.

17.8. 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.

17.9. 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.

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

18.1. 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.

19. TRANSPORTATION, HANDLING AND STORAGE

19.1. 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.

19.2. 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.

20. CLEANUP AND DISPOSAL OF DEBRIS AND FILL MATERIALS

20.1. 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).

20.2. 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 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 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.

22. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

22.1. 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.

22.2. 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.

23. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

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

23.2. 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.

23.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

23.4. 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.

23.5. Flushing of concrete trucks is restricted to the location specifically designed for this purpose by the

Contracting Officer’s Representative.

23.6. 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.

24. COORDINATION WITH GOVERNMENT ACTIVITIES

24.1. 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.

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