Solicitation W9124E-20-B-0003 Ft Polk LA.pdf

FORT POLK - IDIQ Paving and Drainage Contract

- This is an "Invitation for Bids".

- A Bid Bond is required (see sections 00100, FAR Clause 52.228-1).

- Performance and Payment Bonds are required (see section 00700, FAR Clause 52.228-15).

- As required by DFARS 236.204, the estimated magnitude of this project is betw een $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

- This acquisition is being solicited as a 100% 8(a) Competitive Set-Aside. It has been determined that competition w ill be limited to only 8(a) f irms located w ithin the area serviced by the Louisiana SBA District Office and other 8(a) construction f irms w ith a bona fide place of business w ithin the geographical competitive area-Louisiana contractor, and meets the SB Size Standard of assigned NAICS code.

- The NAICS for this acquisition is 237310, Highw ays, Street, and Bridge Construction (Small Business Size Standard $39.5 Million).

- Bidders are required to provide a valid CAGE Code (Block 14 FACILITY), Point of Contact (POC) and email address w ith their bid.

- Bidders are required to provide a CD copy of their bid documents w ith their IFB submission.

X

VICTORIA A. JOSEPH 337-531-8607

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

04-Sep-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

Paving and Drainage IDIQ (Fort Polk, LA)

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 ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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 specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________06 Oct 2020 (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 offers 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 _______180 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

MICC- FORT POLK

6661 WARRIOR TRAIL, BLDG 350

FORT POLK LA 71459

W9124E

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

03:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

N/A

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W9124E20B0003 88

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

W9124E20B0003

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES MAX

QUANTITY

UNIT UNIT PRICE MAX AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Paving and Drainage IDIQ

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Base Ordering Period The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 1) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Order’s issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Z2LB

MAX

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Each CMRA (Base Ordering Period)

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor laborhours) for performance of this contract. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “Not a Direct Cost”.

1001 1 Job OPTION Paving and Drainage IDIQ

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 1 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 1) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Order’s issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

1002 1 Each OPTION CMRA (Ordering Period 1)

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor laborhours) for performance of this contract. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “Not a Direct Cost”.

2001 1 Job OPTION Paving and Drainage IDIQ

FFP

Paving and Drainage IDIQ - Ordering Period 2 The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, & equipment, to provide drainage, road repair, and paving as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work and drawings and specifications at various locations at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas.

Pricing Schedule Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 (Attachment 1) shall be utilized to determine Firm Fixed Price for Task Order’s issued during this period.

The total estimated price for Line Items 01-001 through 12-022 shall be entered as the total estimated amount for this CLIN.

2002 1 Each OPTION CMRA (Ordering Period 2)

FFP

Contractor is required to provide data on Contractor labor hours (including subcontractor laborhours) for performance of this contract. The cost, if any, for providing this data shall be entered into the space provided at this CLIN. If no direct cost is associated with providing the data, enter “Not a Direct Cost”.

CONTRACT MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CONTRACT VALUE

The minimum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not be less than the minimum quantity and contract value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and contract value for all orders issued against this contract shall not exceed the maximum quantity and contract value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

AMOUNT

$25,000.00

DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for each Delivery/Task Order issued shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

$2,000.00

CLIN DELIVERY/TASK ORDER MINIMUM/MAXIMUM QUANTITY AND CLIN ORDER VALUE

The minimum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not be less than the minimum quantity and order value stated in the following table. The maximum quantity and order value for the given Delivery/Task Order issued for this CLIN shall not exceed the maximum quantity and order value stated in the following table.

CLIN

MINIMUM

QUANTITY

MINIMUM

AMOUNT

MAXIMUM

QUANTITY

MAXIMUM

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 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 1001 Destination Government Destination Government 1002 Destination Government Destination Government 2001 Destination Government Destination Government 2002 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

1002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2001 N/A N/A N/A N/A

2002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

FORT POLK PAVEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DRAINAGE

FORT POLK, LA 71459-5440

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General Requirements

1.1 Scope of Work

1.2 Contractor Personnel

1.3 Security Requirements

1.4 Order of Precedence

1.5 Hours of Operation

1.6 Quality Control

1.7 Quality Assurance (QA)

1.8 Environmental Requirements

2 Description of Bid Items

2.1 Engineering and Layout

2.2 Erosion Control

2.3 Clearing and Grubbing

2.4 Demolition

2.5 Earthwork

2.6 Storm Drainage

2.7 Drainage Structures

2.8 Aggregate

2.9 Concrete

2.10 Asphalt Pavement

2.11 Pavement Markings

2.12 Miscellaneous

3 Applicable Codes and Standards

Statement of Work (SOW) DPW Pavement, Infrastructure and Drainage

Fort Polk, LA 71459-5440

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, and equipment to provide repairs and new construction of pavement, infrastructure, and drainage as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work, and drawings at various locations at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas and Airfields (Re:1.1.1 below). The Contractor shall perform all work incidental to the pavement and infrastructure installation or repair (construction) as described in the scope of work and drawings in strict accordance with the specifications. Upon completion the Contractor shall provide the Government with a complete and useable product.

1.1.1 Areas of Work: The Contractor shall have routine access and will be required to perform work at Fort Polk; Fort Polk Army Airfield; Peason Ridge including the access route from Fort Polk to the North Training Area, Peason Ridge training area; Horse Head; Toledo Bend Army Recreation Site; and the Passenger Processing Facility at England Airpark, Alexandria, Louisiana.

1.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall employ personnel in sufficient numbers to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA rules and regulations and the latest edition of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual". The Contractor has full liability for any employee’s injuries.

1.2.1 Contract Manager: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated, in writing, to the Contracting Officer 5 days after award of contract. The contract manager shall be experienced in managing work of this nature and magnitude.

1.2.1.1 The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the

Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract and shall be physically on the Fort Polk installation during performance of work.

Local telephone numbers shall be provided to the Contacting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Post Award Conference or 5 days after base contract award and immediately upon changes in numbers.

1.2.2 Employees: Contractor Personnel shall present a neat appearance and wear shirts, safety footwear, and full length pants at all times and meet all OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements. See additional requirements under SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

1.2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide safety equipment for the safety of employees performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure the employees receive and use protective articles as necessary.

1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.3.1 Contractors must provide an access roster to Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Physical Security Office of all employees monthly or when any personnel change occurs for access to Fort Polk. An access roster will also be furnished to the Security and Intelligence Division (S&ID), Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security

(DPTMS) quarterly or upon request. Access rosters must be forwarded by the COR to the visitors control center using a specific format electronically from a Government computer. All personnel employed under this contract will adhere to all Fort Polk access control policies which include, weapons registration, transportation of weapons on the installation, access control policies, use of installation passes and ID cards and the operation of motor vehicles.

1.3.2 A check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. Contractors will identity proof all employees using e-verify and ensure that no illegal immigrants are employed under the umbrella of this contract.

1.3.3 The Contractor shall provide employees with company identification (ID) cards prior to their commencement of work. The ID format is subject to approval by the Government.

IDs shall be laminated and include the company's name, ID number, issue and expiration dates, employee name, job title and color photograph. Employees shall wear ID cards on front exterior clothing, above the waist, when performing under this contract unless otherwise specified herein or approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4 Contractor key personnel shall be required to obtain a CAC at least ten (10) work days prior to start of base contract period or prior to performance under this contract, whichever comes first. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide to the COR an updated roster which shall include names and positions of all Contractor personnel as well as indicating which employees were issued CAC or other forms of Government identification cards. The Contractor shall submit initial roster to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after commencement of base period of performance.

1.3.5 The Contractor shall immediately report any lost CAC or Government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DoD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other Government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other Government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first. IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13, final payment may be delayed if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.3.6 IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13 and pursuant to DoD Instruction Number 2000.16, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards," dated October 2, 2006, each Contractor employee requiring access to a Federally-Controlled Installation, facility and/or federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the COR within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a federally-controlled installation or information system.

Special Instructions: Utilizing internet search engine, search JKO (Joint Knowledge Online) to begin the process.

Click one of the following:

No DOD CAC I am a US mil, Government civil servant, or contract employee

I've been directed to take required training on JKO Click on Courses I do not have a .MIL, .GOV, or .NDU.EDU address or I am a Multi-National Student Fill out the contact sheet and email to sponsor (This is the COR) Sponsor will email to the JKO help desk. (This is the COR)

Approval

Help desk sends non-CAC user an email with User ID

Help desk will send a separate email with an electronic token to register a new password (token is good for 24 hours)

New User follows the instructions in the email and enters a new password

User will need to enroll in Course # JS-US007-14 (User has up to 30 days to complete the course)

1.3.7 In the event that the automated system at https://jkodirect.jten.mil is not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness instructor qualification must be coordinated with the installation Antiterrorism Officer or (installation security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided the Contracting Officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract.

1.3.8 Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.3.9 All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). The COR will ensure new hires complete a NACI through the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) by initiating a request through S&ID no later than 15 days from the date of hire by the Contractor and completing the investigation (submission to OPM) within 30 days of date of hire by the Contractor. Personnel who require a security clearance must be processed by their company Facility Security Officer (FSO) or company Security Manager.

1.3.10 Instructions for completing the NACI process will be sent to the Contractor’s

Project/Program Manager, Security Manager and the COR once the contract has been awarded and one of the above personnel notifies S&ID for the initiation. The Contractor shall schedule fingerprinting appointments with S&ID. Personnel will not be able to work under this contract until the NACI has been submitted to PSIP as required.

Personnel who do not receive a favorable NACI will not be allowed to perform services under this contract.

1.3.11 Employees who require a common access card (CAC) for physical access or access to the

Government information systems may be granted a CAC after the successful submission of the NACI through PSIP and a favorable fingerprint review by S&ID. An unfavorable NACI adjudication will result in loss or denial of computer access, physical access or employment.

1.3.12 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.3.13 Installation OPSEC: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), dated

19 April 2007, and DoDM 5205.02-M, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual, dated 03 November 2008, contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC Level I training which consists of initial and continual awareness training. Within the first 30 days of arrival on Fort Polk contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC training either by on-line training through the Fort Polk SharePoint OPSEC site on the intranet, or the Defense Security Services website at: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm

1.3.13.1 The Contractor shall ensure all applicable employees have completed OPSEC initial training and annual refresher training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (if appointed) within 30 days of arrival on post.

1.3.13.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training attendance and compliance may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.3.14 Installation Access:

1.3.14.1 All unescorted visitors to Fort Polk must be vetted at the Visitors Center, located adjacent to the main gate on Louisiana Avenue (building 5903). Personnel requiring unescorted access will present a state issued Real ID Act compliant driver’s license (check status of your state at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief ). Visitors who do not have a Real ID act compliant driver’s license may use alternate forms of ID to proof their identity. Contact the Fort Polk Visitor’s Center at (337) 531-7907 to obtain a listing of authorized alternate forms of identity. Each visitor with acceptable screening results will be issued an access control credential for unescorted access to the installation.

Personnel with unfavorable screening results may be denied unescorted access to Fort Polk. Law enforcement data obtained during the vetting process will not be released by personnel at the Visitors Center. A waiver process has been established for personnel who are denied unescorted access. Generally, waivers will be processed within five days of completion.

1.3.14.2 Escorted visitors who are accompanied by Department of Defense-affiliated personnel (active-duty Soldiers, civilian common access card holders, retiree ID card holders, DoD dependent ID card holders, and civilian contractor CAC holders) will not require vetting for access and will only need to produce a valid ID card; these visitors must be in the immediate vehicle of the escorting card holder. DoD affiliated personnel will be responsible for their escorted visitors on the installation. Personnel who are enrolled and vetted through the Rapid Gate program or possess an installation issued ID/Pass do not have escorting privileges.

1.3.14.3 The Fort Polk Visitors Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. For additional information concerning access control please contact the Visitors Center at (337) 531-0380/4978/7186.

1.4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the below described portions of the conformed contract, precedence shall be given in the following order and in accordance with FAR 52.214-29:

1) Task Order Schedule and Statement of Work

2) Task Order Representations and other instructions

3) Task Order Clauses and Provisions (if any)

4) Task Order Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

5) Task Order Specifications and Plans

6) Base Contract Schedule and Statement of Work

7) Base Contract Representations and other instructions

8) Base Contract Clauses

9) Base Contact Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

10) Base Contract Specifications and Plans

11) Standard Specifications

12) Standard Plans

1.4.1 If the Contractor discovers any discrepancy they shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI) shall include the discrepancy, solution, and impact to project if applicable. For tracking purposes, only one issue shall be addressed in each RFI and each RFI shall be consecutively numbered. The Contracting Officer will review the RFI and provide written response back to Contractor. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to negotiate on behalf of the Government and make changes to the contract and resulting Task Orders.

1.5 HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the following paragraphs.

1.5.1 Normal Work Hours: Working hours for the Contractor shall be 7:30 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except federal holidays or when the Government is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. Federal holidays includes:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.1.1 Exceptions will be indicated in the individual Task Order SOWs and include the following: Access to some sites may be restricted to certain hours and days.

Some designated areas may fall within ranges and controlled areas. Access to work the active road and range areas may be restricted to the off peak hours to facilitate construction and minimize the disturbance to post operations.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday, legal public holidays or other than normal working hours, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a written request letter two

(2) business days prior to date of performance. Request shall include what work will be performed, date and time of performance, if Government inspection of work will be required, and a statement that work will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor may be liable for cost of Government inspections performed during other than normal working hours, unless as indicated otherwise in the Task Order. The Government reserves the right to deny or require extended and/or night work hours.

1.5.1.3 The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all work as defined within this SOW when the Government is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract.

1.5.2 Night Work: To facilitate construction and minimize the disturbance to post operations the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to perform work during off peak hours and/or at night. Work required to be performed at night will be indicated in and negotiated for each applicable Task Order.

1.5.3 Rate of Performance: The Contractor shall be required to commence work within ten

(10) calendar days after receipt of Task Order unless otherwise indicated in the Task Order. The Contractor shall make continuous and substantial progress. The allotted time for each Task Order will be based upon the complexity of the work. The Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule to be reviewed by the COR and GOV PM for accuracy and concurrence. If inconsistencies are found the performance period will be negotiated with the Contractor.

1.5.4 All scheduled times shall include final cleanup of premises. In the event a Task Order is issued before performance has been completed under the existing task order, the performance shall run concurrently. Rate of Performance applies to the base year and all corresponding option year CLINs and SUBCLINs if exercised.

1.5.5 Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate all work and project site visits with the

COR. The Contractor shall coordinate with Range Control 10 days before work is to be performed in ranges or training areas to determine when they will be able to access the work areas. The Contractor is required to check in daily at the Range Control Building (Bldg. 3225) prior to start of work and shall also check out daily after completion of work. Range Control POC number is (337) 531-5445.

1.5.6 At times, the Government may provide project priorities to the Contractor for the

Contractor’s management of the sequence of the Contractor's operation due to an impending special event or differing requirement. The Contractor will not be entitled to any increases in cost due to the prioritizing, above the contract price of the work type.

The Contractor shall be expected to accomplish all work scheduled unless delayed by unforeseen conditions or weather outside of normal conditions for that time of year.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL:

1.6.1 SUMMARY

1.6.1.1 This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality control in addition to Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control.

1.6.2 QUALITY CONTROL

1.6.2.1 Contractor shall order, schedule and coordinate the services of the Contractor engaged laboratory services to perform materials testing in accordance with the frequencies stated in the specifications. Installed work that is untested and unapproved due to lack or neglect in scheduling field testing services shall be done at Contractor’s risk. The Contractor shall create a weekly schedule of anticipated tests to be performed by Contractor’s Laboratory and furnish to the Government and the Contractor’s Laboratory by 8:00 A.M. each Friday.

Contractor shall notify the Laboratory and COR at least 24 hours in advance of each test required.

1.6.2.2 When test results indicate, as determined by the COR, that construction materials and or placement is not as specified, the material shall be removed and replaced to meet specification requirements, at no additional expense to the Government. Re-tests of corrected or replacement of deficient work shall be performed to determine conformance with specification requirements. Cost of re-testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Cost of re-examination of failed materials by the A/E is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.2.3 Provide all surveying services necessary to establish all vertical and horizontal controls and construction staking required for layout of the work based on Survey monuments indicated in the plans and as specified in the Special Conditions.

1.6.3 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS BY CONTRACTOR

1.6.3.1 The Contractor may perform additional testing with their own forces as they determines necessary to control the work. The results of such testing shall not be grounds to contradict the testing performed by the laboratory engaged by the Contractor. Any and all tests performed in this manner shall be proposed to the COR before the actual test is allowed.

1.6.3.2 Contractor has the option to request “Early Break” concrete compression test specimens at the same time the Contractor’s Laboratory is taking acceptance samples. All costs associated with “Early Break” cylinders will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LABORATORY ENGAGED BY CONTRACTOR

1.6.4.1 If requested within the Task Order, the Contractor shall ensure the subcontractor attends Pre-Construction Conference at a time, date, and location to be determined after award of a construction task order.

1.6.4.2 Promptly notify Contractor and COR of observed irregularities or nonconformance of work or products with Contract Documents.

1.6.5 LABORATORY REPORTS

1.6.5.1 After each inspection and test, the Contractor shall provide electronic copy and “pencil” field copy of daily reports of each test conducted to the COR and Government Project Manager (PM). Promptly distribute copies of formal written reports as follows:

1.6.5.2 Government COR and Project Manager: Three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy.

1.6.5.3 Each report shall include:

1.6.5.3.1 Date.

1.6.5.3.2 Project title and number.

1.6.5.3.3 Name of Contractor and Laboratory subcontractor.

1.6.5.3.4 Name and signature of person submitting report.

1.6.5.3.5 Date and time of sampling or inspection.

1.6.5.3.6 Identification of Specification Section and product.

1.6.5.3.7 Location of test with respect to road station or structure location.

1.6.5.3.8 Type of inspection or test standard.

1.6.5.3.9 Record of temperature and weather conditions.

1.6.5.3.10 Results of tests and statement as to compliance or noncompliance with Contract Documents.

1.6.5.4 When requested, provide additional interpretation of test results.

1.6.6 LIMITS OF LABORATORY AUTHORITY

1.6.6.1 Laboratory and inspection personnel shall not be authorized to:

1.6.6.1.1 Release, revoke, alter, relax, or enlarge any requirements of Contract Documents.

1.6.6.1.2 Perform any duties of Contractor.

1.6.6.1.3 Approve or accept any portion of Work.

1.6.6.1.4 Stop the Work.

1.6.7 COMPLIANCE WITH MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

1.6.7.1 Compliance is required with manufacturer’s printed installation instructions, including each step in sequence. Preparatory steps or installation procedures are not to be omitted unless specifically modified or exempted by Contract Documents.

1.6.7.2 Maintain one (1) set of complete instructions at the project site during installation and until completion.

1.6.7.3 Should project conditions or specified requirements conflict with manufacturer’s instructions, request clarification in writing from the Government Project Manager through the COR.

1.6.8 PRODUCT INSTALLATION

1.6.8.1 Verify and coordinate clearances, dimensions, and installation of adjoining construction, equipment, piping, ducts, conduits, or other mechanical or electrical items or apparatus.

1.6.8.2 Verify dimensions for products to be fitted into work. Whenever stock manufactured products are specified, verify actual space requirements for setting or placing into allotted space. No extra cost will be allowed for adjustment of Work to accommodate a particular product.

1.6.8.3 Clean and perform maintenance on installed Work as frequently as necessary through remainder of construction period. Lubricate operable components to ensure operational ability without damaging effects.

1.6.9 FIELD SAMPLES

1.6.9.1 Field samples are defined as representative material from an area of partial installation at a project site and made available for the COR’s review and approval of visual features and workmanship. Field samples may be incorporated at the Task Order Level.

1.6.9.2 Provide field samples at site as required by individual Task Order Specification

Sections and base contract specifications.

1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE: The Government will evaluate the Contractor's Performance under this contract using the method of surveillance specified below. All surveillance observations will be recorded by the Government.

1.7.1 Surveillance Procedures: The Government reserves the right to visit any work site at any time to witness work in progress and to verify the quality of completed work. The Government's surveillance of the Contractor's performance shall be unannounced, unscheduled and as extensive as necessary to ensure the Contractor's Quality Control (QC) plan is effectively providing for services that meet or exceed the specified requirements.

1.7.2 Upon request, the Contractor may be required to provide a copy of the Contractor’s daily report directly to the Contracting Officer.

1.7.3 The Contractor shall maintain close coordination with the COR. In addition to a monthly schedule, each week the Contractor shall provide to the COR and Government PM a three (3)-week look ahead schedule during the weekly QC meeting/weekly progress meeting. This schedule may not be adhered to due to weather; it is intended for publication in the Post Newspaper so residents will know the approximate dates of work in their areas.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS: Contractors performing activities on Fort Polk shall comply with the following applicable requirements:

1.8.1 Comply with all applicable federal, state, and local environmental laws, statutes, regulations, executive orders, permits, Army regulations (with supplements), and JRTC and Fort Polk Regulations. Immediately report any conflicts between applicable federal, state, local environmental laws, statutes, executive orders, provisions of Army Regulation 200-1, JRTC and Fort Polk Regulation 200-1 and any specifications within this contract to the Contracting Officer, COR, and the Directorate of Public Works, Environmental and Natural Resources Management Division (DPW-ENRMD).

1.8.2 Obtain all licenses, and certifications required by federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract. The Contractor shall submit all plans, notifications, reports, submittal documents and fees required by federal, state, and local environmental laws and regulations to the appropriate federal, state, and local authority and/or agency as necessary to adhere to the specifications of this contract.

1.8.3 Notify immediately DPW-ENRMD and COR of the arrival on site of any federal, state, and/or DOD environmental regulator or enforcement agent and/or the receipt of any correspondence from a federal or state environmental agency.

1.8.4 Submit to potential federal, state, Army and installation work site environmental regulatory inspections and/or investigations into non-compliances, and fully cooperate with such inspections/investigations by providing the appropriate records and documentation. Environmental regulatory agencies are authorized by law to inspect any work site for environmental compliance with regulatory requirements. If an inspection is conducted, it will not stop or disrupt ongoing contract activities. The inspection will only require the work site environmental officer, or supervisor/manager to answer questions and/or escort the inspector to specific work site areas with the potential to affect environmental quality. Typical environmental work site inspects are conducted in less than 15 minutes with an approximate frequency of one inspection every two months.

1.8.5 Report immediately any nonconformance and/or noncompliance with applicable federal, state or local environmental laws, Army and installation environmental regulations to the COR and DPW-ENRMD.

1.8.6 Obtain from the COR and/or DPW-ENRMD, a copy of the installation’s completed

National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) analysis and associated decision document (Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) and Record of Decision (ROD); Environmental Assessment (EA) and Finding of No Significant Impact (FNSI); or Record of Environmental Consideration (REC)) on the proposed contract actions prior to commencement of such actions.

1.8.7 Contractors shall take the necessary actions to identify, monitor, and control those operations and activities that pose risk of contamination, or can negatively impact the natural and/or human environment in accordance with Fort Polk’s ISO 14001 Environmental Management System procedures.

1.8.8 Designate the appropriate number of personnel to perform Environmental Compliance

Officer (ECO) functions in accordance with the requirements of AR 200-1 and JRTC & Fort Polk Regulation 200-1 for all contract work periods exceeding 180 consecutive days.

The Contractor shall designate a primary and alternate ECO for each shop or work area that uses and/or stores hazardous materials and/or generates hazardous wastes. An ECO is an individual from the Contractor’s staff appointed to ensure that environmental requirements are met. Work areas will have at least one ECO on duty at all times.

Within 15 days of start of contract performance, each designated ECO and alternate must successfully complete the 40-hour ECO course provided on post by DPW-ENRMD. In addition, each ECO must successfully complete an 8-hour annual refresher. Annual re-certification (e.g., refresher training) must be completed within each anniversary of the 40-hour ECO course. Failure to meet this requirement will necessitate re-taking the 40-hour course. The positions of ECO are not full time positions. Individuals so designated may perform other duties provided they are available to perform ECO duties when required. Contractors using and/or storing very small quantities of hazardous materials may request a waiver of this requirement through the COR to DPW-ENRMD.

1.8.9 The Contractor shall not allow personnel to perform any activities and/or tasks on Fort

Polk without proper and adequate qualifications or job competency training. In the event of any identified noncompliance, the Contractor shall, if requested, provide proof of contract personnel training or qualification (individual name, training/qualification type, training/qualification certificate, and date of training/qualification) to perform those contract activities associated with the identified noncompliance.

1.8.10 Remove from the installation and dispose of all solid waste generated, which cannot be recycled to an approved and permitted off-post disposal facility. Contractors shall make every effort to divert a minimum of 50% of all Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) waste and 40% of all other solid waste to comply with the Army Integrated Solid Waste Management Policy. Prior to removing any waste from Fort Polk for disposal, the Contractor shall coordinate with the installation Qualified Recycling Program (QRP)

Manager and DPW-ENRMD to arrange for recyclable materials to be removed and diverted from the waste stream and provided to the installation to receive credit towards meeting diversion requirements. Submit in writing the quantities of waste removed and recycled to the DPW-ENRMD Solid Waste Manager on a monthly basis and at the expiration of the contract. The submittal shall include the date of disposal/recycling, the disposal/recycling facility, the types of material disposed/recycled and the quantities of materials disposed/recycled by weight. The Contractor shall establish a program to promote cost-effective waste reduction in all operations and facilities covered by the contract. This includes collection, separation, and processing products or other materials recovered from solid waste streams for use in the form of raw materials. The Contractor shall make maximum effort to reduce and prevent waste and comply with Executive Order 13423.

1.8.11 Properly profile all waste generated as part of this contract to determine if any waste is hazardous waste as defined by 40 CFR. Contractor shall accumulate hazardous waste prior to disposal shipment in a satellite accumulation point at or near the point of generation, in accordance with federal, state, Army, and installation regulations. The Contractor shall properly package the hazardous waste and complete the hazardous waste manifest, then take the manifest to DPW-ENRMD for approval and signature prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. Contractors shall contact DPW- ENRMD to obtain the installation’s hazardous waste EPA ID number for the hazardous waste manifest. The Contractor shall notify DPW-ENRMD 24 hours prior to removing any hazardous waste from the installation. The Contractor shall remove and dispose of manifested hazardous waste generated by contract activities from the installation, to an approved off-post permitted hazardous waste disposal facility. The DPW-ENRMD will assist Contractors with profiling their waste upon request.

1.8.12 Submit a Hazardous Material Inventory (HMI) list for all contract work periods exceeding 180 consecutive days. The inventory list will contain the hazardous material type and maximum quantities of materials on hand utilizing Fort Polk Form 156 and submitted to the Government (DPW-ENV) Environmental Customer Service Technician (ECST) within 30 calendar days of worksite establishment and every quarter thereafter.

The hazardous material will be properly identified and include any applicable identification number, such as National Stock Number or Special Item Number. The Contractor shall maintain copies of Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) for all hazardous materials used and stored on site during performance of the contract.

Contractor shall not supply or deliver any hazardous materials or chemicals to Fort Polk that is listed on the EPA toxic chemical list (see JRTC and Fort Polk Regulation 200-1) without prior written approval from DPW-ENRMD.

1.8.13 The Contractor shall prepare and implement a site-specific Storm Water Pollution

Prevention Plan (SWPPP) in accordance with the Louisiana Pollution Discharge Elimination System (LPDES) general storm water permits for small (1-4.9 acres) and large (5 acres and larger) construction activities (totals are cumulative across all portions of the project). The Contractor shall prepare the SWPPP prior to any soil disturbance and make the SWPP available upon request. The Contractor shall monitor activities to prevent pollution of surface and ground waters as identified in the site specific SWPPP.

The Contractor shall maintain and make available upon request all SWPPP inspection records. For construction activities 5 acres and larger, Contractors shall prepare and submit a Notice of Intent (NOI), and a Notice of Termination (NOT) to the Louisiana Department of Environmental Quality (LDEQ) and present the NOI and NOT to installation personnel upon request. For construction activities 1-4.9 acres, Contractors shall prepare and submit a Notice of Completion (NOC) to LDEQ and present the NOC to installation personnel upon request. The Contractor shall not apply any toxic or hazardous chemicals and pesticides to soil or vegetation without prior DPW-ENRMD approval. The Contractor shall comply with state and installation storm water requirements and protect all water bodies and/or tributaries potentially affected by Contractor activities. For construction activities immediately adjacent to impaired surface water bodies, the Contractor shall quantify sediment or pollutant loading when requested by Federal, State, or installation personnel. The list of installation impaired surface waters bodies is available at the DPW-ENRMD.

1.8.14 Provide erosion and sediment control measures in accordance with federal, state, Army, and installation laws and regulations when required. The erosion and sediment controls selected and maintained by the Contractor shall ensure that water quality standards are not violated because of ongoing activities. The Contractor shall construct or install temporary and permanent erosion and sediment control measures as required. The Contractor shall use Best Management Practices (BMPs) for storm water pollution prevention measures in accordance with the LPDES General Permit. Any temporary measures will be removed after final stabilization and project acceptance by the COR.

1.8.15 Submit the type and quantity of regulated pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides to be applied, the application purpose and location to the DPW-ENRMD and COR for approval 10 working days prior to the initial application. The Contractor shall submit the actual quantities applied to the DPW-ENRMD and COR within 2 working days (48 hours) after each approved application. The Contractor shall utilize Integrated Pest Management (IPM) technology and procedures in strict compliance with all applicable federal, state, Army, and installation regulations, to include Fort Polk’s Pest Management Plan. Pesticide applicators shall be certified, licensed and maintained in accordance with the State of Louisiana and/or Department of Defense regulations. The Contractor shall provide evidence of personnel licenses and certification to the Contracting Officer and the DPW-ENRMD prior to the initial application of pesticides, herbicides, or fungicides.

Only those pesticides registered with the U.S. EPA and approved by the Command Consultant at the Army Environmental Center (AEC) and the DPW-ENRMD shall be…