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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

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Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

HVAC Repair by Replacement (13 Units B1611)Instrument Name:

THIS IS AN "INVITATION FOR BIDS". A BID GUARANTEE IS REQUIRED (SEE CLAUSE AT

FAR 52.228-1). ALL BID BONDS MUST BE ORIGINALS; PHOTOCOPIES WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS ARE REQUIRED THIS IS A 100%

COMPETITIVE SET-A SIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESS. NAICS 238220 WITH A SMALL

BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD OF $19 MILLION. THE ESTIMATED MAGNITUDE OF

CONSTRUCTION FOR THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $1,000,000. AND $5,000,000. BID

OPENING ADDRESS: MICC-FORT BLISS, 111 PERSHING RD. ROOM 220, FORT BLISS, TX

79916. THE AWARDEE OF THIS CONTRACT WILL BE REQUIRED TO PROVIDE A

SUPERINTENDENT AT ALL TIMES WORK IS BEING PERFORMED ON THE PROJECT (SEE

CLAUSE AT FAR 52.236-6). THE SUPERINTENDENT IS CONSIDERED A KEY POSITION. THIS

POSITION SHALL NOT BE SUBCONTRACTED AND MUST WORK DIRECTLY FOR THE

PRIME CONTRACTOR. ALL WORK SHALL BE PERFORMED SIMULTANEOUSLY .

RESULTING CONTRACT WILL BE FIRM-FIXED-PRICE (FFP)

Product Service Code : Z2JZ

Name of project: Replace 13 Heating Ventilation Air Conditioning (HVAC) Carrier Rooftop units (RTU)

Project location: bldg. 1611

Project work order number: FE 10215 5J[SK1.1]

Fiscal Year: FY26

POP: 270 calendar days

Statement (Scope) of work (SOW)

General Description of Work.

All work shall comply with State, local and Federal laws and regulations, industry and construction codes and standards, manufacturer's specifications and recommendations, and all contract special provisions, terms, and conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licenses and permits to perform construction work on a Federal installation and be properly bonded and insured in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) requirements. The intent of the contract is to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies

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necessary to complete the work according to the contract. Contractor shall replace 13 HVAC Carrier rooftop units.

1. Period of Performance (POP).

All work shall be completed according to the awarded contract period of performance of no later than (270) calendar days after contract award is issued by the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Site Specific Safety Plan, Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), Quality Control Plan (QCP), Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP), Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit completion of Section 1, Traffic Control Plan (TCP), etc. to be initiated within

(14) calendar days after contract award date, so the Notice to Proceed (NTP) can be issued.

These submittals shall be completed no more than (60) calendar days of contract award.

POP includes time required for Contractor to start performing this project no later than (NLT) (90) calendar days of Contract award to meet the bona fine need rule to process any coordination with any Government Agency or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) to complete the following submittals (Refer to paragraph 9. Project Submittals):

1.1. Contractor's proof of submitting the dig permit package (SCLMR Form, 811 ticket, map marking the area for utilities marking) to COR with Section 1 completion.

1.2. Contractor's coordination with COR to receive SCLMR Form with Section 2 completion by DPW Divisions, and Contractor to complete Section 3 to send emails to Stakeholders for utility lines marking up to Section 4.

1.3. Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) approval on contractor's traffic control plans.

1.4. Contractor shall notify the COR, KS and KO if any of the submittals like the Safety Plan, AHA, SWPPP, TCP, or SCLMR have not been approved within (60) calendar days of Contract award.

1.5. Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit shall be completed no later than (60) calendar days after contract award. Contractor's delay to complete SCLMR dig permit without a valid written justification to COR, KO and KS within (30) calendar days of contract award about dig permit progress being out of Contractor's control announcement will account for Liquidated damages [SK2.1]assessment without the justification for time extension request.

1.6. Determination for inclusion of liquidated damages

1.6.1. Directorate of Public Works provided a total amount of liquidated damages that the Government will incur for each calendar day of delay to the HVAC repair by replacement, Fort Bliss, TX.

1.6.2. The costs incurred by the Directorate of Public Works, are established at $1,717.24 per calendar day of delay in completing the contract.

1.6.3. The Directorate of Contracting has evaluated this amount and found this cost is considered justifiable and in no way constitutes a penalty to the Contractor. The breakdown is as follows:

DISCIPLINE MAN HOURS HOURLY RATE COST PER DAY

DESIGN BRANCH

CIVIL ENGINEER 2.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00

MECHANICAL ENGINEER 2.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00

ELECTRICAL ENGINEER 2.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00

ARCHITECT 2.00 $ 50.00 $ 100.00

SUPERVISOR 2.00 $ 57.69 $ 115.38

CONSTRUCTION BRANCH

PROJECT ENGINEER 8.00 $ 50.00 $ 400.00

INSPECTOR 8.00 $ 33.24 $ 265.92

SUPERVISOR 4.00 $ 57.69 $ 230.76

CONTRACTING OFFICE

CONTRACTING OFFICER 2.00 $ 57.69 $ 115.38

CONTRACT SPECIALIST 2.00 $ 37.21 $ 74.42

STAFF JUDGE ADVOCATE 2.00 $ 57.69 $115.38

CONTRACTING TOTAL COST PER DAY: $ 305.18

TOTAL LIQUIDATED DAMAGES PER CALENDAR DAY FOR THIS PROJECT ARE: $ 1,717.24

2. Pre-Construction Meeting.

The Contractor shall attend a pre-construction meeting held by the KO prior to construction.

Mobilization and/or Start of Construction shall NOT begin until this meeting is held. This meeting serves to answer any questions from the Contractor and to discuss building issues such as storage, security, access, working hours, notifications, etc.

3.1 Particulars:

3.1.1 Contractor shall verify all field conditions, prior to commencement of work. Any discrepancies shall be brought to COR's attention immediately. Any discrepancies found on sight shall be brought to COR immediately.

3.1.2 Contractor shall do a repair by replacement of Carrier units with TRANE HVAC units of the same capacity as listed in the building schedule or approved equivalent.

3.1.3 Contractor shall not demolish existing Carrier RTUs A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A13, A16, A17, A18, A19, A20, A21, and A 22 until submittal for new units has been approved and units are ON SITE.

Demolition shall be adjusted to schedule as per vendor's lead time and delivery. Any deviations to the construction schedule shall be brought to CORs attention with supporting documentation. Unit tags differ from the as built drawing schedule. Most of the units around the Postal Exchange (PX) are Carrier brand. Carrier units that are to be replaced are A3, A4, A5, A6, A7, A13, A16, A17, A18, A19, A20, A21, and A 22. Carrier units A3, A6, and A7 are parallel to Haan Rd. Carrier Unit A4, is in below the first line of units parallel to Haan Rd and in between RTU-1 and A2. Carrier unit A5 is below A4 and in between A3 and A6 units. Carrier unit A13 is on the enclosed warehouse area with tall wall facing Haan Rd. Carrier units A16, A17, A18, A19, A20, A21, and A 22 are near Denni's end of the bldg. facing Marshall Rd and Pine Rd.

3.1.4 HVAC units shall include but not be limited to: High efficiency units, hail guards, programable thermostat sensors with LCD screen, filters, factory made adapt-a-curb specific to unit being installed, HVAC economizer, barometric relief, hinge access doors, compressors and any associated appurtenance.

3.1.5 All roof penetrations shall be properly sealed. All repairing sealing of the roof after the Adapt a curb has been installed shall match existing roof material.

3.1.6 Adapt a curb shall be provide by the manufacturer/ vendor and sized properly for the new rooftop unit. Adapt a curb shall be properly reconnect rooftop unit to existing ductwork.

3.1.7 Contractor shall comply with units manufacturer's recommendations for filters and all other accessories.

3.1.8 Contractor shall replace existing Carrier HVAC RTUs with new Trane brand units or approved equal.

3.1.9 RTU schedule and details is provided in enclosure 1 As built drawings for bldg 1611. RTUS shall be Leadership in Energy and Environmental Designs (LEED)s[JF3.1] compliant, have powered convenience outlet, economizer with comparative enthalpy control, condenser coil hail guard grille, merv 13 pleated return air filters, phase loss protection, stainless steel heat exchanger, factory fabricated 14" Adapt a curb , programable temperature sensor with LCD screen, barometric relief damper, CO2 Sensor at discharge, and natural gas altitude kit.

3.1.10 Contractor will be working in an occupied facility and will need to work around customers since the building that is being serviced is the Post's Post Exchange (PX). Any work that needs to interrupt sections of the PX shall be coordinated thru COR and tenant POC.

3.1.11 Any solid waste generated (non-hazardous or construction debris related) shall be disposed of by the contractor, its subcontractor or the project proponent. All solid waste that cannot be recycled and shall be disposed of at a permitted landfill or other authorized facility. Burning or burying (land disposal) is strictly prohibited by state laws. Any evidence of such will be addressed properly and the contractor, its subcontractors and the proponent will be responsible for: cleaning and removing all debris, trash and contaminated soils, water or other impacted materials, and replacing the materials, equipment or other infrastructure at the proponents, contractors and its subcontractors costs. Scrap metal, wood pallets, and other special recyclable materials can be collected from the project site by coordinating with the Fort Bliss Recycling Program.

3.1.12 Contractor shall separate any electrical line that connect any HVAC units. Electrical disconnects shall isolate HVAC units individually.

3.1.13 All HVAC units shall be compliant with environmental requirements for HVAC refrigerant.

3.1.14 Contractor shall recover the units' R-410A freon. Contractor shall provide recovery documents for Environmental review/ acceptance. Disposition of R-410A freon must be notified to the Government. Refrigerant shall be properly removed, collected and disposed, and records of type, quantity and date of evacuation shall be submitted to the air program manager victor.h.

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3.1.15 DPW's Operations and Maintenance Division (OMD) shall have the first right of refusal for the salvage of R-410A freon. If OMD refuses to take R-410A for their maintenance contract, Contractor shall proceed as per Environmental procedures.

3.1.16 Contractor shall provide and install galvanized steel sheet metal ductwork, per Sheet Metal Air Conditioning Contractor's National Association (SMACNA) regulations. Ductwork installation to be of same gage and nominal size as existing ductwork. Any exterior ductwork shall comply with exterior ductwork Unified Facilities Guidelines Specifications (UFGS) section 23 07 00 2.4.8 Weatherproof of Duct Insulation Equipment Insulation System and other applicable codes and regulations.

3.1.17 Provide and install 2" ductwork fiberglass insulation, fire resistant, vapor barrier and aluminum jacketing. Ductwork insulation per International Mechanical Code (IMC), SMACNA and American Society of Heating, Refrigerating, and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE).

3.1.18 New RT units, ductwork, shall be tested and balanced by an independent Tab and Balancing (TAB) contractor, National Environmental Balancing Bureau (NEBB) certified or equal.

TAB report shall be submitted to COR prior to final/Pre-Final Inspections and contract closeout.

Balancing shall include adjustment of all manual volume dampers, splitter dampers, balancing valves system zone dampers (if required), butterfly dampers and individual diffuser volume dampers (final balancing only). Report shall include volume with room reference, zone volume totals, outside air percent, balancing the return damper, and any other associated items.

3.1.19 Contractor shall remove smoke detector from return and supply ducts. Smoke detectors shall be reinstalled once new units have been installed. Any disconnections to the fire alarm systems shall be done by a certified fire alarm Technician/ Contractor. Proper credentials when providing submittals shall be submitted by main Contractor.

3.1.20 Any new smoke detectors shall be programmed to the proper zone. For HVAC units that provide more than 2,000 CFMs, smoke detector shall be installed on the supply side duct.

3.1.21 Final testing shall be coordinated with the Fort Bliss Fire Department dispatch to ensure every zone that was affected by the new installation is still functioning properly.

3.1.22 Contractor is to re-install smoke detector sensor to units' return duct wherever possible.

Testing of the smoke detector and proper system shutdown must be tested and coordinated with Pride HVAC shop and Fort Bliss Fire Department.

3.1.23 Contractor shall provide and install condensate piping per Manufacturers (MFG) specifications and recommendations. Condensate piping shall connect to existing roof drains or to the closest splash blocks as per latest IPC and IMC codes. New condensate drain line diameter shall match the rooftop unit's condensate drain connection diameter. All condensate drain line installation shall include but not be limited to: PVC schedule 80, rubber mats and any other associated appurtenances.

3.1.24 Utility (i.e. electrical, water, gas) outages and or interruptions must be coordinated through the Engineering Services Division (ESD) COR or Project Manager. Contractor is responsible for any costs associated with Utilities interruption/ reconnection charges.

3.1.25 Contractor shall provide and install new breakers to electrical panels, disconnects, reuse conduits if possible and provide new wiring to do electrical connections. All electrical work shall be done in accordance to all applicable electrical codes and regulations.

3.1.26 Contractor shall re-label units, provide updated panel schedule identifying unit name plates.

3.1.27 HVAC units shall have programable thermostat sensors with LCD screens, including an override button for system to be used during after-hours, new wiring, new conduit and any other associated appurtenances.

3.1.28 Contractor shall provide new HVAC condensate drains lines and connect to the nearest roof drain. Condensate drain lines shall be made out of copper, painted white, and properly labeled.

3.1.29 Label all electrical equipment as per NEC. Update or provide new panel schedules for existing panel with changes.

3.1.30 All electrical work shall be in accordance with the current National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) 70, National Electrical Code (NEC), and American National Standards Institute (ANSI) C2 National Electrical Safety Code (NESC).

3.1.31 Building 1611 is not currently under the Control of the DPW BOC via its UMCS LonWorks (Johnson Controls Metasys) and it is not under Cyber Security Control via an Authority to Operate.

Each HVAC unit has controller components and are "NOT" to be damaged. Existing control system communication lines are not to be disturbed. Communication control lines shall be cut with care and labeled properly. Any control system's wiring that needs to be disconnected to remove one of the 11 units shall be done carefully in order not to damage any other existing control components.

3.1.32 Contractor shall manufacture and install new unit name tags as per as- built drawings on each unit disconnect.

3.1.33 Phasing plan shall be submitted for approval by COR prior to demolition of HVAC units and installation of new units since building requires cooling/ heating at all times.

3.1.34 If HVAC units are not approved on the 2nd round, it is the primary Contractor's responsibility to engage in constant communication with vendors, COR, and any other sub- Contractors involved.

3.1.35 On third round of submittals Contractor shall comply with brand name described in this

SOW.

3.2 Fire prevention construction guide:

3.2.1 Prior to performing "Hot Work" ( welding, soldering, cutting, tar pots, etc.) or operating other flame producing devices, contractor shall request the issuance of a Hot Work Permit. Permits will not be issued in advance. Ensure all equipment is in place prior to calling. The telephone number to request the permit is 915-543-0019.

3.2.2 All painting materials to include paint brushes, empty paint cans, drop cloths etc., and flammable liquids shall be stored outside in authorized storage containers. The containers will be located at a safe distance from the building and ensure they are not obstructing any Fire Department Connections to that building.

3.2.3 Accumulation of trash, papers, shavings, sawdust, excelsior, boxes and other packing materials will be removed from the building at close of work day and disposed in proper containers located away from the building. Areas outside of the building undergoing work will be kept clean of trash, paper or other discarded combustibles.

3.2.4 Storage of lumber, roofing paper or other combustible supplies needed during construction shall be kept at a safe distance from the building if no storage yard is assigned.

3.2.5 All portable electric devices (saws, sanders, compressors, extension cords or lights) will be disconnected at the close of each workday.

3.2.6 All contractors will require their employees to familiarize themselves with locations of the nearest administrative telephones and the procedures when using their own cell phones.

Employees will dial the emergency numbers provided in this guide book.

3.2.7 Contractors will report all fires no matter how small they may be. Use emergency numbers provided in the guide book.

3.2.8 Fire extinguishers in buildings shall not be removed from their locations or used for any purpose other than fire.

3.2.9 Fire hydrants will not be utilized without getting the consent of Ft. Bliss Water at 915-569- 5358 or 915-564-1332 and the Asst Chief of Fire Prevention at 915-744-9896.

3.2.10 Fort Bliss Water will provide personnel for the operation of water valves pertaining to our water distribution system.

3.2.11 Smoking in buildings undergoing work is prohibited. Assign a designated smoking area with a proper receptacle for discarded smoking material located a minimum of 50' away from all buildings.

3.2.12 Contractors will notify the Fire Department if roads, Fire Lanes, etc., are to be blocked or closed. Call Dispatch at 915-744-2115 or 915-744-9172.

3.2.13 Contractors will not work on sprinkler systems or any part of the alarm system without the approval of the Fort Bliss Fire Department. You will call 915-744-2115 or 915-744-8194/8195/2817 prior to commencing work.

3.2.14 The contractor(s) Shall check for hot spots 60 minutes after hot work has been completed and will ensure hot work is cool to the touch a minimum of 60 minutes prior to contractor leaving for the day.

3.2.15 Prior to close of business each day, contractors will inspect the exterior and interior of the building to ensure all guide lines have been followed.

Listed below are other areas of concern which may pose problems in and around the construction site:

a. Improper storage of flammable materials;

b. Cleaning with flammables;

c. Improper use of extension cords;

d. The use of electrical equipment with faulty wiring;

e. The use of tools that are not UL approved;

f. Not following Hot Work Permit guidelines;

g. Smoking in unauthorized areas and or improper discard receptacles;

h. Blocking Fire Department Connections.

3. Project signs.

The Contractor shall install a project information signage at the work site. The sign will contain information such as project name, Contractor information, etc. A template will be provided in the design plans. The sign shall be placed where it can safely be viewed by the general public. In addition to this sign, a worksite bulletin board and Safety and Occupation Health bulletin board shall be placed where hey are accessible to workers performing work for this project. These signs shall remain in place for the duration of the construction until project acceptance.

4. Permits and Authorizations.

Any soil compaction or testing utilizing radioactive devices (e.g. nuclear soil density meters, X-Ray Fluorescence (XRF) equipment) shall require a permit before activities take place in the Installation. Request permit from Garrison Deputy Safety Mr. Michael Blondell at (915) 568-2799 email: michael.d.blondell.civ@army.mil or Garrison Safety Director Ms. Linda Alderson at (915) 568-2756 email: bouachanh.l.alderson.civ@army.mil

Contractor shall prepare and submit an application (DA Form 3337, http://armypubs.army.mil) to bring in radiation devices at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to anticipated use. Applications shall be submitted through the COR.

5. Facility Conditions.

Facility (will be) occupied during construction. Do not enter the facility without prior approval of the building user with coordination through the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). Temporary cooling heating shall be provided as RTUs are demolished/ installed.

6. Construction Specifics.

All construction work shall be performed as per the provided drawings, and specification in awarded contract.

Project Design Plans will be provided in a separate file.

6.1 Contractor cannot commence any disturbance of soil until Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit is completed by DPW - Engineering Services Division PM in Section 5 final signature. Contractor shall post final/signed dig permit in Contractor's bulletin board.

Contractor shall announce excavation activities within 3 business days to COR with a courtesy copy to KO and KS.

If the earth work is not started within 10-14 days of the completion of the permit, the Contractor shall request remarking of lines to all Private Utility Providers (PUPs) to include Network

Enterprises Center (NEC). Any utility line damaged during excavation shall be repaired by Contractor with no charge to the Government. The dig permit is only good for 10-14 days unless all remarking is accomplished. (COR to include this paragraph 7.1 if DCLMR is applicable.)

6.2 Approvals, including a SWPPP, must be obtained for 1 acre or more surface disturbance prior to submittal of a Dig Permit request. If a Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is anticipated for the project, the Contractor shall submit SWPPP to COR for coordination with DPW Environmental Division prior to acceptance of the Dig Permit request. Contractor shall coordinate with COR for SWPPP required format. (COR to include this paragraph 7.2 if SWPP is applicable.)

6.3 (List any requirements/notes that are not in the drawings. Otherwise, do not list anything)

7. Contractor's Requirements for Antiterrorism /Operations Security Employee Training.

7.1 AT Level I Awareness training. This language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. All contractor employees, including subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I Awareness training within five (5) calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I Awareness training is available athttps://jko.jten.mil/courses/AT-level1/launch.html

7.2 Access and general protection/security policy and procedures. This language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within Army controlled installation, facility, or area.

Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.2049, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

7.2a For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). Before CAC issuance, the contractor employee requires, at a minimum, a favorably adjudicated Tier 1 background investigation, or an equivalent or higher investigation in accordance with Army Directive 201405. The contractor employee will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks onsite or remotely; (2) remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoDapproved remote access procedures; or (3) physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple nonDoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an initial CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled Tier 1 at the Office of Personnel Management.

7.2b For contractors that do not require a CAC but require access to a DoD facility or installation.

Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCICIII) and Terrorist Screening Database (Army Directive 201405/AR 19013), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative); or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

7.3 AT Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. This language requires US based contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees to make available and to receive Government provided area of responsibility (AOR)-specific AT awareness training as directed by AR 52513. Specific AOR training content is directed by the combatant commander, with the unit ATO being the local point of contact.

7.4 iWATCH Training. This language is for contractor employees with an area of performance within an Army controlled installation, facility or area. The contractor and all associated subcontractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH Army program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 15 calendar days of contract award and within 15 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

7.5 Army Verification System (AVS) registration for contractor employees who require access to government systems (ISs). All contractor employees with access to a Government IS must be registered in AVS at commencement of services and must successfully complete the DoD Information Assurance Awareness prior to access the IS and then annually thereafter. Guidance on when to create a new web-based 2878 or 7789 from IVS can be found online at https://www.

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7.6 For contracts that require a formal OPSEC program. The contractor shall develop an OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan within 90 calendar days of contract award, to be reviewed and approved by the responsible Government OPSEC officer. This plan will include a process to identify critical information, where it is located, who is responsible for it, how to protect it and why it needs to be protected. The contractor shall implement OPSEC measures as ordered by the commander. In addition, the contractor shall have an identified certified Level II OPSEC coordinator per AR 5301.

7.7 For contracts that require OPSEC Training. Per AR 5301, Operations Security, the contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Awareness training. New employees must be trained within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty and annually thereafter. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within five (5) calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. OPSEC training is available at https://securityawareness.dcsa.mil/opsec/index.htm

7.8 For IA/IT training. All contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees must complete the DoD IA awareness training before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01M and AR 252 within six months of appointment to IA/IT functions.

7.9 For IA/IT certification. Per DoD 8570.01M, DFARS 252.239.7001 and AR 252, the contractor employees supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01M must be completed upon contract award.

7.10 For contractors authorized to accompany the force. DFARS Clause 252.2257040, Contractor Personnel Authorized to Accompany U.S. Armed Forces Deployed Outside the United States, shall be used in solicitations and contracts that authorize contractor personnel to accompany US Armed Forces deployed outside the US in contingency operations; humanitarian or peacekeeping operations; or other military operations or exercises, when designated by the combatant commander. The clause discusses the following AT/OPSEC related topics: required compliance with laws and regulations, predeployment requirements, required training (per combatant command guidance), and personnel data required.

7.11 For Contract Requiring Performance or Delivery in a Foreign Country, DFARS Clause 252.2257043, Antiterrorism/Force Protection for Defense Contractors Outside the US. The clause shall be used in solicitations and contracts that require performance or delivery in a foreign country. This clause applies to both contingencies and noncontingency support. The key AT requirement is for nonlocal national contractor personnel to comply with theater clearance requirements and allows the combatant commander to exercise oversight to ensure the contractor's compliance with combatant commander and subordinate task force commander policies and directives.

7.12 For contracts that require handling or access to classified information. Contractor shall comply with FAR 52.2042, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with (1) The Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22M); (2) any revisions to DOD 5220.22M, notice of which has been furnished to the contractor. A DD Form 254, DoD Contract Security Classification Specification must be completed for both solicitation and award phases for contracts requiring access to classified material.

7.12a If secure telecommunication requirements apply, include clause 252.239-7016 and follow guidance at 239.74.

7.12b If covered system support requirements apply, include provision 252.239-7017 into the solicitation, clause 252.239-7018 into the contract, and follow guidance at 239.73.

7.13 Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI). Include DFARS clause 252.204-7012, which requires the contractor to comply with NIST 800-171. Also include DFARS provision 252.204-2019 into solicitations. Acquisition officials should follow procedures outlined in DFARS 204.73 and verify vendors have an adequate NIST SP 800-171 summary assessment score within the Supplier Performance Risk System (within PIEE). If the score doesn't show a medium- or high-level assessment with a score of 110 or better (as described in the "NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology"), include clause252.204-7020 and obtain the vendor's "system security plan" and "plan of action" for NIST SP 800-171 verification and assurance by Army security officials.

7.14. Threat Awareness Reporting Program. For all contractors with security clearances. Per AR 381-12 Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP), contractor employees must receive annual TARP training by a Counterintelligence (CI) agent or other trainer as specified in 2-4b.

9. Project Submittals.

Government review times for submittals and Request for Information (RFI) is 14 calendar days.

Contractor shall provide one (1) electronic copy of all submittals to the COR, Contract Specialist (KS) and (Contracting Officer) KO by email. Form TRADOC FORM 928-R-E shall be used for the submittals. All forms shall be electronically fillable. Refer to paragraph 10. Enclosures.

9.1 Daily Reports. During construction the Daily Reports shall be provided to the COR, KS and KO by email on a Monday containing the dailies for the previous week.

9.2 Progress Payment Requirement. Contractor shall submit a progress payment based on cost per FAR 32.5. Progress Payment Request shall identify the % of construction completed in the "Contract Progress Payment Request Form". Refer to paragraph 10. Enclosures. Contractor shall submit the Progress Payment Request Form along with Certified Payrolls to COR, KS and KO by email. Contractor will be able to submit Invoice through WAWF until receiving the Pay Application approval to be signed by the KO.

9.3 Contractor shall submit ENG Form 4288-R Submittal Register and Preliminary Construction Schedule no later than (14) days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) to the COR, KS and KO listing all the submittals that are anticipated to be reviewed and approved by the COR. Then the COR will make comments to Contractor about the submittals that won't be applicable to the Project. Refer to paragraph 10. Enclosures.

9.4 After ENG Form 4288-R Submittal Register is approved by the COR, at the minimum the following submittals shall be provided by the Contractor within (14) calendar days after NTP to COR with a CC to KS and KO:

9.4.1 Site Specific Safety Plan

9.4.2 Activity Hazard Analysis

9.4.3 Quality Control Plan

9.4.4 Construction Schedule (updates required when a milestone changes or there's a modification)

9.4.5 Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit (if required)

9.4.6 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) (if required)

9.4.7 Traffic Control Plan (if required)

9.4.8 (List any other submittals that COR needs within 14 calendar days after NTP)

9.5. The following submittals shall be provided by the Contractor within (30) calendar days after NTP to COR with a courtesy copy to KS and KO:

9.5.1 List of subcontractors

9.5.2 Submittals for materials

If the Contractor cannot deliver the material submittals within (30) calendar days after NTP, the Contractor shall notify the delay in writing with justification to COR, KS and KO for KO approval for extension.

If Contractor is deviating the material from the SOW requirements, the Contractor shall submit in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on an RFI to COR, KS and KO for response prior to submission.

If material submittal has been rejected more than 3 times, the Contractor shall request a meeting to COR, KS and KO to resolve the concern.

9.5.3 Documentation of Contractor and subcontractors training certificates

9.5.4 Status of Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit

9.5.5 Status of SWPPP (if applicable)

9.5.6 (Other submittals to be added by COR)

9.6 Review and acceptance of submittals by the Government does not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility to meet all specifications, drawings, and other required contractual standards or regulations. The Government will require fourteen (14) calendar days for review of each submittal or resubmittal furnished by the Contractor for approval.

9.7 Closeout Documents shall be provided by the Contractor within (14) calendar days of Construction Acceptance to COR KS and KO.

9.7.1 Equipment Operation and Maintenance Manuals, Shop Drawings, and Product Data Manuals.

9.7.2 As-Built Drawings. The Contractor shall provide one (1) electronic copy in AutoCAD .dwg format, and (1) electronic copy in PDF Adobe format. (Include the request of set of mylars here and in Section 7 if applicable to new work). [Delivery of 1 set of mylar drawings 24" by 36" will be requested per Contract on Section 7 - Construction Specifics if applicable for new work.]

9.7.3 Provide recycle manifest tickets (Refer to CxLog).

9.7.4 Asbestos Free Construction Letter to include Safety Data Sheets (SDS).

9.7.5 DD1354 Form (if applicable).

9.7.6 Warranties.

9.7.7 (List any other closeout documents that COR will require)

10. Enclosures.

NOTE: Attached forms are part of the original contract except ENG Form 4288-R Submittal Register. There are other forms that Contractor shall follow as included IAW division requirements.

The forms below are related to the topics mentioned on this SOW for a specific Task Order.

10.1 ENG Form 4288-R Submittal Register

10.2 TRADOC FORM 928-R-E Material Approval Submittal

10.3 Site Clearance and Line Marking Request (SCLMR) dig permit (if required)

10.4 DPW-ESD RFI Template

10.5 Contract Progress Payment Request Form

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Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

Drawings

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Identifier Document Name

Document Description

Reference Identifier

Date Line Item

Page Numbers

Document Type

Provided Under Separate Cover

0001 Schedules_

RTUS_1611

Drawings 24 Jun

4 Attachment No

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Additional Information/Notes

Item Supplies/Service Quanti ty

Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Product Service Description:

Replace 13 HVAC units

Product Service Code: Z2JZ

North American Industry Classification System (NAICS):

238220

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.204-7 System for Award Management- Registration. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. 1984-04

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders.

1984-04

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids.

(Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

52.214-12 Preparation of Bids. 1984-04

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language.

1991-04

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S.

Currency.

1991-04

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (Deviation 2026- O0038)

2026-02

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials.

2014-05

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

DFARS Provisions Incorporated by Reference

Number Title Effective Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

252.204-7024 Notice on the Use of the Supplier Performance Risk System.

2023-03

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

2023-01

FAR Provisions Incorporated by Full Text

Date

Alternate Deviation

Variation Effective Date

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (Deviation 2026-O0038)

2026-02

Type of Contract (Feb 2026) (Deviation 2026-O0038)

The Government contemplates award of a contract resulting from _Firm Fixed Price (FFP)___ this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. 1996-09

Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996)

Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening (a) of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, bid bond (b) e.g., supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds-

To unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids; and(1)

To the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any (2) necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

The amount of the bid guarantee shall be percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, (c) __20__ whichever is less.

If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period (d) specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of (e) acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of clause)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference.

1998-02

Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998)

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

https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

(End of provision)

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. 1984-04

Alterations in Solicitation (Apr 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

__None__

(End of clause)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions.

2020-11

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) (a) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

The use in this solicitation of any (b) _Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation (DFARS) (48 CFR Chapter__2__) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/class_deviations.html

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1. Description of the Project:

The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) at Fort Bliss, TX has a new requirement, to provide for the construction and completion of the work described. The Contractor shall furnish all labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work according to the contract. Contractor shall replace 13 HVAC Carrier rooftop units with new TRANE HVAC units of the same capacity as listed in the building schedule or approved equivalent. The work is located at Building 1611, within the Fort Bliss TX, Installation.

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W911SG- 26-B-at Ft. Bliss, TX, Bldg. 111 Rm 220.A008, at 11:00 AM MDT 21 August 2026

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 for the purposes of 30 July 2026 at 9:00 AM MDT briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at the parking lot of BLDG 1611, Fort Bliss, TX. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend pre-bid conference however it is not mandatory. The site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. The conference/site visit is limited to a maximum of two (2) attendees per company. Contractor representatives should be prepared to furnish identification if requested.

Email the following attendees to Silvia Kane at silvia.i.kane.civ@army.mil

COMPANY NAME

POC Name and position title Telephone Number

Individual or group questions will not be answered during the site visit.