Solicitation - W912QR25QA002.pdf

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

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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) ( )

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Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

Rough River Lake Outdoor Learning Conference Center Remodel

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Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

Number Attachment Name

Attachment Description Reference Identifier

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

Additional Information/Notes

Scope of Work

Outdoor Learning Conference Center Remodel

14957 Falls of Rough Road

Falls of Rough, Kentucky, 40119-9801 Technical POC: JD Tucker, Park Ranger or Adam Warren, Lead Park Ranger

Phone: 270-257-2061

TP-1.1 GENERAL.

a. Description. Provide labor, materials, and equipment to repair and renovate interior and exterior portions of the Outdoor Learning Conference Center. Work will include framing, insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, trim, and installation of new electric, plumbing, and HVAC. All work is located at the Rough River Lake Project, Grayson County, Kentucky.

b. Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Exhibits, Attachments, Maps, Drawings, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award.

c. Contractor Responsibility. Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but are not limited to, supply of equipment/materials, all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, and inspection required to assure all equipment/materials are acquired and services are conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable laws, regulations, or directives. The Contractor shall insure all work meets or exceeds specifications. The prime Contractor shall be responsible for ensuring all subcontractors comply with the provisions of this contract. All materials shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's recommendations and/or applicable building standard sunless specifically stated otherwise in the specifications.

d. Performance Required. Special consideration of the Contractor is directed to the fact that the required accuracy, thoroughness, safety, and progress of this work are essential to the intended purpose. The contractor must be cognizant of the difficulties involved and of the contingencies which may arise, and must make certain that their personnel, equipment, transportation facilities and supply of materials are always adequate to ensure complete compliance with all provisions of these specifications. The work shall be done under professional supervision by competent employees. All contract services shall be in accordance with the submitted documents, and any additions, revisions or deletions must be approved by the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative.

e. Completion of Work. Completion of work shall include acceptable performance of all aspects of this contract.

f. Conditions.

1. The Corps of Engineers reserves the right to cancel all, or part of the work described in this Request for Quote if costs exceed anticipated funding. Department of Labor Wage Rates applies to this work are attached at the end of this document. The Contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this request.

2. Pre-Work Conference. The contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference at least one week prior to beginning work, during which time the Contractor shall supply the Technical POC with an Accident Prevention Plan(APP) and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA), IAW EM385-1-1covering contractor's plan of work procedures, safety procedures, security, schedule, and equipment. This manual will be available at: http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/E M_385-1-1.pdf

The Contractor shall supply material submittals as listed in T.P. 1.2 that will be used for this project, which must be approved by the Technical POC prior to start of work.

3. Hours and Days of Work.

Work may be conducted between the hours of 6:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. CST, Monday through Friday. No work shall be performed outside of these times, or on federal Holidays, unless approved by the Technical POC in advance.

New Year's Day (January1st)

Martin Luther King Day (3rd Monday in January)

President's Day (3rd Monday in February)

Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Juneteenth (June 19th)

Independence Day (July 4th)

Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October)

Veterans Day (November 11th)

Thanksgiving Day (4th Thursday in November)

Christmas Day (December 25th)

When one of the above designated holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed as a legal holiday. When a legal holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed as a holiday. Work shall be scheduled around the above listed Federal holidays except as specified herein or as approved by the POC.

4. Payment Procedure/Additional Work. At no time should the contractor do additional work without prior authorization of the Contracting Officer, and no work shall be performed that will cause the Contractor to exceed the contract price. Work performed without a binding contract document authorizing such work shall result in the Contractor not being paid for that work performed.

During the course of the contract, any additional work determined to be needed may be requested by the Project Manager to the Contracting Officer for a Contract Modification.

5. Contract Start and Completion Dates. Work should commence within 14 calendar days of receipt of notice to proceed and may proceed at any mutually agreeable time within that time frame. Work will be completed within ninety (90)days of notice to proceed.

All services will be completed as scheduled, unless weather or circumstances beyond the control of either party occur requiring a delay in the work. The Government reserves the right to delay or stop work as needed to accommodate higher priorities, time allowed for completion will be adjusted accordingly.

6. Wage Rates: Department of Labor wage rates apply to this work and are included. The contractor is required to provide payroll documents for all work performed under this contract.

7. Safeguarding Property: The Contractor shall, at all times prior to delivery, take care to protect and preserve all materials, supplies, and equipment of every description (including material and property which may be Government owned) and all work performed. All reasonable requests of the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. If so determined by the Technical POC that material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor, such property may be protected by the Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payment due to them.

8. The Contractor will notify the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative, upon commencement of work activities, and difficulties, interruption, or suspension of work, and when the required work has been completed. The Contractor shall update the Technical POC, or their authorized representative, no less than once weekly on status of work being done. Work will commence when the funds are allocated and work orders have been received from the Technical POC or his/her authorized representative.

9. The scope of work only contains approximate measurements for reference. It is required that each interested contractor visit the job site prior to submitting a quote. The Contractor is responsible for quantities, materials, critical dimensions and work conditions used to calculate a proposal.

10. SITE VISIT: The Scope of Work only contains approximate measurements for reference. Each interested contractor must visit the job site and assume responsibility for quantities, materials, critical dimensions and work conditions used to calculate a quote.

Contractors will contact the project office for a site visit to be scheduled. The POC's contact information is as follows:

JD Tucker, Park Ranger, or Adam Warren, Lead Park Ranger Rough River Lake

14957 Falls of Rough Rd Falls of Rough, KY 40119

Office: 270-257-2061 GOV. Cell: 270-709-6494

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS

222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

(USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract.

While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans' Employment and Training Service (VETS):

https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index:

https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes (End of special contract requirement)

TP-1.2 CONTRACTORSUBMITTAL.

Unless other wise specified, the Contractor shall submit the following information to the Technical POC prior to the pre-work conference for this contract:

a. Safety Plans. The Contractor shall submit, for acceptance by the Technical POC, an accident prevention plan and Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA) in accordance with the requirements of the Corps of Engineer's Safety and Health Requirements Manual,EM385-1-1, hereinafter referred to as the Safety Manual, current at the time of award.

b. Certification of Employees Qualified to Administer First Aid and CPR. The Contractor shall submit proof to the Technical POC that the appropriate number of employees, as required in the Safety Manual, are certified to administer First Aid and CPR

TP-1.3 SAFETY.

a. General Safety. The Contractor shall comply with the safety standards contained in Corps of Engineers Manual, EM 385-1-1, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual", current at the time of award, as well as all current provisions of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA).

b. Personal Protective Apparel and Equipment. Protective apparel and equipment, as identified in the AHA, shall be provided to eliminate or minimize hazards to personnel. As a minimum, each employee shall wear a sleeved shirt, long trousers and safety-toe shoes or boots during all contract work. Hard hats, face shields, safety glasses with side-shields, or goggles, and hearing protection shall be worn by employees when required by the safety manual. Fire extinguisher(s) and first aid kit(s) meeting the Safety Manual standards shall also be provided and easily accessible to all employees.

c. Contractor Employees Certified in First Aid & CPR. The Contractor shall schedule employees so the appropriate numbers of certified personnel are on duty to administer First Aid and CPR as required by the Safety Manual. Copies of their certification shall be provided to the Technical POC in accordance with TP-1.2.

TP-1.4 ACCIDENT REPORTING.

The Contractor shall maintain accurate accident records and report accidents as prescribed by the Technical POC. Accidents shall be reported within24 hours of occurrence, and all serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention or lost time) shall be reported immediately.

TP-1.5 DAMAGEREPORTS.

In all instances where Government property, equipment, natural features, landscape, or trees are damaged by contract employees, an immediate notification shall be made to the Technical POC. A full report of the incident and extent of such damage shall be submitted to the Technical POC within two working days of occurrence, excluding weekends and holidays.

TP-1.6 CONTRACTEMPLOYEES.

All contract employees shall conduct themselves in a proper and courteous manner at all times. Contract employees shall comply with all provisions of Title 36, Chapter III, Part327, CFR and obey all posted signs and regulations in the performance of the work under this contract. Being under the influence of or consuming alcoholic beverages or controlled substances by the Contractor or employees while on duty is prohibited.

TP-2.1 SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

a. Security.

1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor ("Contractor") and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)). Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as "RAMs"), and Health Protection Condition(HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred toas "NCIC-III") and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as "TSDB"). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed.

Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government- owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, Corps Watch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

4. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change)to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contractile.

5. Supplemental Security Requirements:

All Contractors and subcontractor employee(s) working on this contract who require access to any Louisville District Lake Projects and Lock and Dam Projects shall receive authorization to be on site at these facilities based upon a favorable background investigation in accordance with "Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12: Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors" (HSPD 12). The Louisville District Security Management Office shall submit contractor(s) personal information to complete the basic background investigation in order to make a recommendation to the Contracting Office of an employee's suitability for work on Government property. The Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) has the right to deny any contractor or subcontractor employee from working on the contract based upon the results of the background investigation provided by the Louisville District Security Office. The Government, Contractor, and subcontractors shall not permit any employee(s) access to drawings, blueprints, records, photos, sites, or projects until the Louisville District Security Management Office has completed an Operations Security (OPSEC) review of such items and determined they can be released.

FOR ALL LOUISVILLE DISTRICTCONTRACTS:

Contractors shall submit a complete investigation packet for each contractor and subcontractor employee to the Louisville District Security Management office within10 working days after award of any contract, or prior to the individual being permitted access to Louisville District facilities. The Contractor must also provide the following: (1) Name of the Contract Specialist with whom he/she is working, (2) Project Name,(3) Contract Number(4) Task Order Number when applicable, and (5) US Citizens Security Access Form each employee working on site must have a background investigation form submitted directly to the Louisville District Security Office. The Contractor must provide a full legal name, complete SSN#, Date of Birth, Place of Birth (City and State) and Driver's license number if available. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure the above information is accurate and legible, otherwise delays may occur. Contractors shall have background checks completed for their employees annually in the case of Contracts with an initial period of performance (POP) greater than 1 year and those Contracts with Options or Modifications Which Extend the POP beyond 1 year. For instance, if the employee was cleared in May of 2022, they shall be cleared again in May of 2023. It is the Contractor's responsibility to ensure that each employee's security is up to date. Failure to comply may lead to possible removal from the project/jobsite. The Contractor must ensure if new employees are brought in to work on an existing Contract with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), they must process the employee through the Louisville District USACE Security Office for background purposes.

FOR CONTRACTORS REQUIRING DOD COMMON ACCESSCARDS (CAC)

The documents listed below are required:

SF 85, Questionnaire for Non-Sensitive Positions (see http://www.opm.gov/forms/ to print form). Fingerprints are captured electronically at the closest Army Recruiting Station to the contractor's home of record or at the USACE, Louisville District Security Office. Contractor shall report any changes in personnel, or at any time conditions change at least 5 working days prior to individual(s) need to have access to the

Following submission of paperwork, the site. The Contractor shall provide the same information as listed above for all new employees.

Louisville District Security Office will conduct an initial criminal check based upon the information provided. If there are no issues, the Louisville District Security Office will make recommendations to the PCO or their Designated Representative. The Louisville District Security Office cannot give approval due to unfavorable report(s). The Louisville District Security Office shall coordinate with Office of Counsel and will jointly make recommendations to the PCO and/or the Designated Representative should a background investigation come back with derogatory information. The PCO will make the determination whether to allow the Contractor personnel to work on the site based on Security and Office of Counsel recommendations, and the PCO will advise the Contractor of the decision.

FOREIGN NATIONALS

The Contractor shall provide the package listed above, as well as additional materials noted below for all Foreign Nationals. The Contractor is to expect additional time in the approval process for all Foreign Nationals due to the level of review and elevation of there view to Headquarters staff to complete. All Foreign Nationals must comply with the following paragraph:

In accordance with Engineering Regulation 380-1-18, "Technology Transfer, Disclosure of Information and Contacts with Foreign Representatives" dated 1 August1996, Section 4, all foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers' contracts shall be approved by the Headquarters US Army Corps of Engineers (HQ USACE) Foreign Disclosure Officer before beginning work on this contract; this regulation includes subcontractor employees. The Contractor shall submit to the Security Management Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract, along with documentation to verify legal admittance into the United States. Such documentation shall include at least one of the following: a U.S. passport, Certificate of U.S. Citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N-561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N- 550 or N-570), Alien Registration Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), etc. In order to assure forms are properly completed, and to minimize time delays, the Contractor is encouraged to work closely with the Louisville District Security Office. The Government will return for correction incomplete forms, illegible forms, etc. which will delay the contractor / subcontractor from beginning work. Security requirements are subject to change in accordance with HSPD-12, Office of Personnel Management, regulation, or policychanges, etc. The Government shall add any changes to security requirements by modification to the contract.

The Contractor shall contact the Louisville District Security Office by phone, letter, or email at the following numbers/addresses:

CELRL-SM

600 Martin Luther King Jr. Pl Louisville, KY 40202 Primary Email: DLL-CELRL-Security-SM@usace.army.mil

Alternate (if no response in 72 hours):

James R. Milner, phone (502) 315-6916; Jason Almodovar, phone (502)315-6754; James.R.Milner@usace.army.mil Jason.

Almodovar@usace.army.mil

b. Payment. Payment will be made by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), upon acceptance of the completed work and providing final invoice and labor records. UEI Number and SAM Registration: The successful offeror will be required to provide a UEI number, and will be required to be registered with (SAM) System for Award Management, ( ) to do business with the government. (NOTE: Pay careful attention https://www.sam.gov/ when typing in the SAM website address on your browser). Offerors must complete their registration in SAM in order to be eligible to quote under this contract.

c. Failure to provide all information requested on the quote sheet and to complete SAM registration may be grounds for considering the quote unresponsive.

d. Applicable Publications. Performance of all services will assure complete safety to public visitors, Government employees, contractor employees, and all other persons in the area. The contractor will comply with any pertinent requirements contained in the Corps of Engineers Safety Manual (EM 385-1-1), https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1. pdf current at the time of award.

The Contractor will perform technical work in accordance with applicable publications. They include but are not limited to:

Standards AND Publications (Latest Editions):

- NFPA 70 National Electric Code

- Kentucky State Plumbing Law, Regulations and Code Book

e. Guarantee: The contractor shall offer a guarantee that the work is complete in accordance with all specifications and in compliance with all national, state, and local laws.

TP-3.1 GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS: General. Provide labor, materials, and equipment to repair and renovate interior and exterior portions of the Outdoor Learning Conference Center. Work will include remove and replace doors, install new electric, plumbing, and HVAC, in addition to insulation, drywall, paint, flooring, and trim. All work is located at the Rough River Lake Project, Grayson County, Kentucky.

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Work shall be provided in accordance with all Terms, Conditions, General, Specific and Technical Provision, Exhibits, Attachments, Maps, Drawings, etc. contained herein or incorporated by Reference. This includes all mandatory provisions of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whether referenced or not, current at time of award.

A. Work to be performed. The work to be performed is as follows:

1. Refinish wood exterior of both buildings:

a. Media blast all wood exterior components of both buildings (approximately 1500 sq. ft. each).Media material shall be a medium grade recycled crushed glass, crushed walnut shells or aluminum oxide. All debris including used media is to be contained/cleaned up by the contractor.

b. All loose/warped boards, backed out nails, and deteriorating wood shall be repaired or replaced by the contractor. Boards to be replaced will be designated by the Technical POC (not to exceed 20 boards).

c. After all existing stain is removed, all wood surfaces will be buffed with a brush or sandpaper to remove any texture left from the media blasting.

d. All wood surface swill then be washed with a wood friendly detergent such as Trisodium Phosphate (TSP) and allowed to fully dry before the new stain is applied.

e. Apply stain to all wood surfaces on both buildings. Stain shall be applied to fully cover in an even manner without presence of runs and drips.

The stain will be supplied by the Technical POC.

f. The contractor will be responsible for protecting existing windows and newly installed doors during the blasting and staining processes.

g. Removal of all waste/debris from the media blasting and staining processes shall be completed in accordance with all state and local laws.

2. Replace Exterior Doors and Install New Exterior Doors:

a. The existing 6' front double entry door and 3' rear exit doors on the Conference Center will be removed and replaced with commercial storefront full glass and aluminum entry doors with jambs. The Aluminum shall be either black, brown, or bronze in color. Refer to Figure A for Door placement and Figure B for examples.

b. Two new 18-gauge 36" commercial steel entry doors with jamb will be installed in the front side of the conference center to access the left and right ends of the building. These doors are to be primed and painted to match the color of the newly installed aluminum entry doors. Refer to Figure A for locations and Figure B for Specifications and example.

c. All newly installed doors shall be equipped with BEST brand compatible locking systems and hardware so that they can function properly with the existing locking system.

d. All exterior doors are to be installed according to industry standard sand function properly.

3. Structure and Framing: (Refer to Figure A for design plans)

a. Remove any remaining electrical, plumbing and HVAC components as needed.

b. Complete wall framing according to design plans in Figure A.

c. Remove the hallway wall and replace with a post and structural beam that is rated for the ceiling load.(If a post and structural beam is not required for the structural integrity of the building then installation is not required).

d. Two 38" inch rough opening swill be cut into the front wall of the building to allow for the new 18-gauge steel entry doors to be installed by the contractor.

e. Install dead wood and/or nailer boards as needed to be able to hang drywall and install trim securely and properly.

f. The existing framing has 2 small areas that have non active termite damage. All termite damaged wood must be removed and replaced with new framing material. See example photo in Pictures/Details.

g. All framing construction shall follow the standards set by the National Home Builders Association (NHBA).

4. Plumbing: (Refer to figure A for design plans) All items listed below shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications, designed to be winterized, and in accordance with Kentucky State Plumbing Code.

a. The existing mechanical room is to be converted into a bathroom.

b. The concrete floor will be cut and removed to access the plumbing drain.

c. New plumbing drains for the toilet and sink will be installed below floor grade and connected into the existing plumbing system.

d. The contractor must ensure the existing drains are free of debris and damages and are in proper working order prior to repairing the concrete floor that was cut to install the new plumbing.

e. Once the new plumbing had been installed and is functioning properly, the contractor will repour the concrete floor back to its original grade and in a manner than it will accept new ceramic tile flooring. Concrete must be 3500 psi rating or higher.

5. Electrical: All items listed below, supplies, and electrical wiring shall meet current National Electric Code and NFPA 79.

Contractor is responsible for all electrical inspections and hookup of electrical service. Locations for each item listed below can be found in Figure A.

a. Contractor is to install a completely new 200 amp service with breaker panel to adequately carry the load of all electrical components in the building. This work must be done in accordance with the local Rural Electric Cooperative.

b. This service will provide power to operate all electrical components of the building including outlets, lights, switches, exhaust fan, hot water heater, and HVAC unit.

c. A tankless point of use (continuous) hot water heater shall be installed for use at the bathroom sink.

d. The contractor will completely wire the building according to the plan shown in Figure A.

6. HVAC:

a. A 24,000 BTU mini split heating and A/C combo unit will be provided and installed by the contractor. The unit is to be installed according to manufacturers recommendations and be able to sufficiently heat and cool the renovated portion of the Conference Center.

b. An exhaust fan that vents outside either through the roof or in the eave of the building will be installed in the bathroom.

c. The mounting locations will be on the south wall of the building unless otherwise agreed upon by the Technical POC.

7. Insulation:

a. Exterior walls shall be insulated with A minimum of R-19. Contractor may use their choice of fiberglass or foam insulation.

b. The interior walls surrounding the bathroom and the dividing walls separating the renovated portion from the existing shall also be insulated with R-13 or greater batt insulation. Spray foam may be used for this also if the contractor prefers.

c. New insulation must be added to the attic in any places that the ceiling drywall is patched or removed.

d. All seams, cracks, and potential air gaps are to be sealed using latex caulk (seams less than 1/4" in width) or expandable foam (seams larger than 1/4" in width).

e. Only the portion of the building that is being newly renovated must be insulated. This measures approximately 900 sq. ft.

8. Drywall:

a. Drywall shall be hung and finished in the renovated portion of the conference center (approx. 900 sq. ft. of floor). 1/2"drywall is to be used for the walls, and 5/8" drywall for the ceiling.

b. The existing drywall ceiling can either be patched, secured, and refinished or the contractor may remove and install new drywall if desired. The portions of drywall in the hallway that have mold damage must be removed and replace with new drywall. (Photo of mold in Pictures/Details)

c. Drywall must be fastened to the stud framing by both glue and drywall screws.

d. Metal corner beads shall be used on all outside drywall corners, and shall be used on all drywall seams and inside corners. fiberglass tape

e. Drywall finishing will consist of an initial base of drywall mud, followed by a layer of fill coat. A finish coat will be used for the top/final layer.

The contractor shall allow each layer ample time to fully cure and dry before sanding and applying the next layer. The finished product should be smooth, uniform, and free of dents, cracks, and holes.

f. The ceiling will be finished using the knock down style texture.

9. Flooring:

a. The floor must be prepped, cleaned and leveled prior to tile installation. If leveling compound is required, it must be a cement-based product.

Approximately 50 sq. ft. of existing tile is to be removed before installing new flooring. (See Figure B for tile example)

b. The holes in the floor from the old duct work must be filled with cement.

c. A 12" x 24" polished porcelain gray/white marble style tile or equivalent agreed upon by the TPOC is to be installed in a half bond block pattern throughout the conference center (approx. 900 sq. ft.). Each tile will be set using thin set mortar. The contractor shall allow for a maximum of 1/4" grout joints.

d. An epoxy grout shall be used to fill the grout joints. The Contractor shall ensure that all joints are properly filled, and that each tile is cleaned to ensure the finished tile flooring is smooth, level and clean.

10. Interior Doors/Trim and : Paint

a. A total of 4 interior doors shall be installed. These doors shall be solid core flush doors with a smooth finish.

b. The bathroom door must be 36" width door. The other 3 may be ordered to fit the existing openings. Door locations can be found on Figure A.

c. All doors must be installed in a manner so that they properly open, close, and latch.

d. All the interior doors must be equipped with a BEST brand compatible lockable doorknob.

e. Baseboard and casing will be installed throughout the renovated portion of the learning center. Baseboard will be 1"x 6" prime pine, and casing will be1"x 4" primed pine. Windows and doors will require jambs or jamb extensions to be installed due to existing wall thickness.

f. All baseboard and casing must be caulked with a latex painters caulk prior to the final coat of paint.

g. Walls and trim will require a minimum of 2 coats of paint.

h. The existing windows are unfinished wood windows. The wood portion of the windows must be painted the same as the trim and casing.

i. The wall color and finish will be a satin/eggshell in PPG1109-4 Gray stone or equivalent agreed upon by the Technical POC.

j. The trim/ interior door color and finish will be an exterior acrylic semigloss in PPG1025-1 Commercial White or equivalent agreed upon by the Technical POC.

B. Government Furnished Items: Unless otherwise specified the government will furnish:

1. Electric and water are available on site.

2. Cabot exterior wood stain for the exterior of the both buildings.

3. Point of contact will conduct pre-work coordination meeting in person within one week following award of this contract.

END OF SPECIFICATIONS

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

0001 Outdoor Learning Conference Center Remodel

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

ROUGH RIVER LAKE OUTDOOR LEARNING CONFERENCE CENTER REMODEL

The contractor's work and responsibility will include all planning, programming, administration, management, supervision, communications and inspection necessary to assure that all work is conducted in accordance with the contract requirements and all applicable Federal, State and Local laws and regulations. All work will be performed in strict compliance with the attached specifications and all other terms and conditions incorporated herein.

Work will begin within 14 calendar days of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and will conclude 90 calendar days after the NTP.

One award will be made from this Solicitation. The contract award will be based on Low Price.

No paper copies, CDROMS, facsimile, or DoD SAFE submissions will be accepted. Please see section ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION for directions on quotation submission.

Method of Payment under this contract will be Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) to a commercial bank account specified by the Contractor. Quotes will not be accepted for quantities less than the quantities specified in the Quote. Failure to submit a unit price for all items listed will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements and the Quote will be rejected.

A site visit is recommended for the contractor to review the complexities of the work sites, verify existing conditions, and exact measurements. No inquiries will be allowed during the site visit.

All inquiries must be submitted to Joel Huberman at (502) 315-7409 or by e-mail Joel.Huberman@usace.army.mil.

NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems. Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012 (Dev), Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation). SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at: https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.html#nistSP800171 Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm

ALERT: All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov) prior to contractors submission. All proposed contractors are highly encouraged to review FAR Clause 52.232-33 Payments by Electronic Funds Transfer - System for Award Management, which indicates "All payments by the Government under this contract shall be made by electronic funds transfer (EFT)." Those not currently registered can obtain registration by going to the website http://www.SAM.gov. Effective June 29, 2018 vendors creating or updating their registration can have their registration activated prior to the approval of the required notarized letter. However, the signed copy of the notarized letter must be sent to the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) within 30 days of activation or the vendor risks no longer being active in SAM. Vendors can check whether an account is active by performing a query by their CAGE or Unique Entity Identifier (known as DUNS). The new registration process may now take several weeks, so vendors are highly encouraged to begin registering as soon as possible to avoid any possible delays in future contract awards.

Remember, there is no cost to use SAM. To find out additional information about the changes of the SAM registration process, contractors should visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) link located at the top of the SAM homepage (www.sam.gov).

Note: Page numbering in this document may not be accurate.

FAR Clauses Incorporated by Full Text

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (Feb 1998)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision:52.107(a)

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

W912QR25QA002

https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/nistsp.htm 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/dfarspgi/current/index.html.

(End of provision)

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (Nov 2020)

As prescribed in , insert the following provision in solicitations that include any FAR or supplemental provision with an authorized 52.107(e) deviation. Whenever any FAR or supplemental provision is used with an authorized deviation, the contracting officer shall identify it by the same number, title, and date assigned to the provision when it is used without deviation, include regulation name for any supplemental provision, except that the contracting officer shall insert "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020)

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

The use in this solicitation of any (48 CFR Chapter ) provision with an authorized deviation (b) Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement 2 is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

ELECTRONIC PROPOSAL SUBMISSION

Offerors shall submit one (1) electronic copy of their offer via the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE)Solicitation Module before the time and date specified in Block 13 of this SF1442. No paper copies, CDROMS, facsimile, or DoD SAFE submissions will be accepted.

A User ID and Password are required to access PIEE. Offerors are required to self-register as a Vendor or Contractor with the user's CAGE code(s) and must have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM)prior to the PIEE registration process.

1.Instructions for registering in PIEE:

a.Navigate to htps://piee.eb.mil/ b.Select Register [top right] c.Select Vendor d.Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts [next] e.Create Security Questions [next] f.Complete your User Profile Information [next] g.Complete your Supervisor or Approving Official Information [next] h.Complete Roles i.Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation ii.Step 2. Select Proposal Manager iii.Step 3. Click Add Roles iv.Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next] i.Provide a justification for your registration [next] j.Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration

2.Instructions for Electronic Proposal Submission in PIEE Solicitation Module:

a.Log into PIEE and select the Solicitation Icon.

b.Enter search criteria to find the solicitation. (Search Criteria can be the complete solicitation number, Solicitation Open Date, Response Due Date, Product or Service Code, NAICS, Set Aside code, Place of Performance Zip Code, Contracting Office DODAAC, or Status) c.The search results display. Select the Solicitation Number link to open the solicitation.

d.The solicitation displays. The information is view only.

e.Scroll down to see the Contract…