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This is a Request for Quotation (RFQ) for an Intrusion Detection System (IDS) Replacement project at two U.S. Army Corps of Engineers locations in New Hampshire. The contract requires furnishing equipment, materials, and labor to remove existing and install new intrusion detection systems in six buildings at Franklin Falls Dam and four buildings at Blackwater Dam, with work to be completed in compliance with National Electrical Code, New Hampshire Building Code, and applicable Fire Codes.

The solicitation is set aside for small businesses with a NAICS code of 238210 and a small business size standard of $19 million. The estimated construction value is between $100,000 and $250,000. Contractors must have an active SAM.gov registration, provide performance and payment bonds, and conduct a site visit prior to submitting a quote. The period of performance is 180 calendar days from the Notice to Proceed, with work to commence within 45 days. Quotes are to be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Jennifer Samela, by 14 July 2025. The award will be based on price alone, with a focus on domestic construction materials and compliance with Buy American requirements.

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REQUEST FOR QUOTATION

(THIS IS NOT AN ORDER)

THIS RFQ IS IS NOT A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

15. DATE OF QUOTATION

16. SIGNER

a. NAME (Type or print)

c. TITLE (Type or print)

b. TELEPHONE

AREA CODE

NUMBER

STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 6-95)

Prescribed by GSA-FAR (48 CFR) 53.215-1(a)

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition not usable

8. TO:

b. COMPANYa. NAME

c. STREET ADDRESS

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

9. DESTINATION

a. NAME OF CONSIGNEE

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. CITY

d. STATE e. ZIP CODE

7. DELIVERY

FOB DESTINATION

OTHER

(See Schedule)

10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE

ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5a ON OR BEFORE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (Date)

IMPORTANT: This is a request for information and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5a. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or service. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotation must be completed by the quoter.

11. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes)

ITEM NO.

(a)

SUPPLIES/ SERVICES

(b)

QUANTITY

(c)

UNIT

(d)

UNIT PRICE

(e)

AMOUNT

(f)

12. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT

a. 10 CALENDAR DAYS (%) b. 20 CALENDAR DAYS (%) c. 30 CALENDAR DAYS (%) d. CALENDAR DAYS

NUMBER PERCENTAGE

NOTE: Additional provisions and representations are are not attached.

13. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER

a. NAME OF QUOTER

b. STREET ADDRESS

c. COUNTY

d. CITY e. STATE f. ZIP CODE

14. SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO

SIGN QUOTATION

PAGE OF PAGES

1. REQUEST NO. 2. DATE ISSUED 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF.

UNDER BDSA REG. 2

AND/OR DMS REG. 1

RATING

5a. ISSUED BY 6. DELIVER BY (Date)

5b. FOR INFORMATION CALL (NO COLLECT CALLS)

NAME TELEPHONE NUMBER

AREA CODE NUMBER

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

Intrusion Detection System Replacement, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH and Blackwater Dam, Webster, NH

W912WJ25QA053

Section B - Supplies or Services & Prices or Costs

Additional Information/Notes

VENDORS SUBMITTING A QUOTE IN RESPONSE TO A SOLICITATION ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ADHERING TO ALL INSTRUCTIONS AND TERMS AND CONDITIONS INCLUDED IN THE SOLICITATION. FAILURE TO DO SO MAY RESULT IN QUOTES BEING DEEMED

NON-RESPONSIVE

INFORMATION:

1. This is a Request for Quotations (RFQ) in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 13.

2. Potential vendors are notified that the basis on which award will be made is price alone.

3. All responsible sources may submit a quote which, if timely received, must be considered by the Agency.

4. The Government may request that a vendor respond to a Quote Verification after the solicitation closes, but prior to award. The vendor shall respond in sufficient detail to all questions or statements no later than the response date and time listed in the correspondence. Failure to do so may result in quotes being deemed non-responsive and removed from consideration. The Government is under no obligation to provide extensions for responses.

QUESTIONS REGARDING SOLICITATIONS:

1. Questions regarding the solicitation shall be directed to the Contract Specialist:

a. Name: Jennifer M. Samela

b. Phone: 978-318-8324

c. Email: Jennifer.M.Samela@usace.army.mil

2. Technical Points of Contact shall not provide responses to interested vendors.

3. Please direct questions to the Contract Specialist. Any information received at the site visit which conflicts with this solicitation should be brought to the attention of the Contract Specialist. The solicitation and resulting contract shall be the governing document in all cases.

QUOTE SUBMISSION:

1. Quotes shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist listed above no later than the closing date and time identified in the solicitation or subsequent amendments.

2. The Government is under no obligation to consider any quote received after the solicitation closing date or time.

BID SCHEDULES:

1. If a Bid Schedule is included in the solicitation, vendors shall complete the bid schedule in its entirety (all tasks, all years).

2. Vendors shall enter $0.00 on Bid Schedules in which items are Not Separately Priced. Blank entries will not be considered and will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

3. Failure to complete the Bid Schedule in its entirety and return same with a quote will result in quotes being deemed non-responsive.

SITE VISITS:

1. SITE VISITS ARE HIGHLY RECOMMENDED PRIOR TO PROVIDING A QUOTE. SEE CLAUSE 52.236-27 or 2.236-27 ALT I FOR

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

2. If date(s)/time(s) for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors will be permitted to visit the site during those dates/times. No other dates/times will be permitted for site visits.

3. If no dates/times for site visits are included in the solicitation, then interested vendors shall contact the Technical Point of Contact as identified in the solicitation to schedule a site visit.

4. No site visits will be permitted AFTER a solicitation closes.

BONDING:

1. In accordance with FAR 28.101-1(c), the Contractor will NOT be required to provide a Bid Guarantee.

2. In accordance with FAR 28.102-2(b), the Contractor will be required to provide the following payment protections for all construction contracts at or above $150,000.00.

(i) Payment Bond or

(ii) Irrevocable Letter of Credit and

(iii) Performance Bond

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

A Performance Bond shall be required if the total price of the quote is $150,000.00 or above. The penal amount of the Performance Bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall also be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

3. In accordance with FAR Part 28.102-2(c), the Contractor will be required to provide one of the following payment protections for all construction contracts $35,000.00 or above, but not exceeding $150,000.00.

(i) Payment bond or

(ii) Irrevocable letter of credit

A Payment Bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit is the SELECTED payment protection for the Government. The penal amount of bond shall be 100% of the original contract price. If the contract price increases, the Government will require an increase in the penal sum of the existing bond. This bond shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer within 10 days after receipt of award.

**No Payment Protections Required for construction contracts less than $35,000**

4. Prior to award, the Government may request that the Contractor provide a Letter of Bond Ability issued by a Surety that is listed on US Treasury Circular 570 (https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/surety-bonds/list-certified-companies.html).

Letter of Bond Ability shall be issued to the Contractor and shall state that the Contractor is pre-qualified for bonding, include the single and aggregate bond limits that the bond company will support, and provide contact information of the bond agent or attorney-in-fact.

Failure to provide a Letter of Bond Ability as required will result in the Contractor's quote being deemed non-responsive.

QUOTATION INSTRUCTIONS:

1. If subcontractor will be used for this work, please provide company name and contact information:

2. In accordance with FAR Part 52.204-7(b)(1) Contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database (www.SAM.

gov) to submit a quote. Registered is considered when a SAM registration is marked "Active".

3. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-8(d), Representations and Certifications are to be completed in www.sam.gov.

NOTE: SAM.gov registration takes approximately 3 weeks (Unique Entity Identified (UEI) 1-2 business days; CAGE code validation up to 10 business days; IRS validation and overall submission 7-10 business days). It is the contractor's responsibility to track SAM.gov registration and follow-up with required tasks.

4. Provide business Unique Entity Identifier (UEI): _______________________________

5. Provide business CAGE code: __________________________________

6. Contractors are not required to submit an Accident Prevention Plan (APP) with their quote. The successful Contractor will be required to submit this document at the direction of the Technical Point of Contact. The APP must be accepted by the Government Designated Authority prior to the commencement of work.

Item Supplies/Service Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

Intrusion Detection System Replacement, Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove portions of an intrusion detection system and install a new intrusion detection system in six (6) buildings at the Franklin Falls Dam Project, Franklin, NH in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

1 Job

Intrusion Detection System Replacement, Blackwater Dam, Webster, NH

Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to remove portions of an intrusion detection system and install a new intrusion detection system in four (4) buildings at the Blackwater Dam

1 Job

Project, Webster, NH in accordance with the Statement of Work.

Pricing Arrangement: Firm Fixed Price

Section C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

INTRUSION DETECTION SYSTEM

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FRANKLIN FALLS DAM

FRANKLIN, NEW HAMPSHIRE

BLACKWATER DAM

WEBSTER, NEW HAMPSHIRE

STATEMENT OF WORK

I. General

1. Scope - Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to remove portions of an existing intrusion detection system (IDS) and install a new IDS at two (2) project locations: six (6) buildings at Franklin Falls Dam, Franklin, NH and four (4) buildings at Blackwater Dam, Webster, NH. The Contractor shall install the new security system in compliance with the National Electrical Code, New Hampshire Building Code, and applicable Fire Codes. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

NOTE: This work requires the following submittals prior to commencement of work (Refer to Section II. Technical Requirements for a full list of submittals):

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product.

Schedule of work Any required permits National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Certification - Specifically Section 889, prior to ordering and before field work.

All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Statement of Work.

2. Location(s) - The Franklin Falls Dam Project Office is located at 46 Granite Drive, Franklin, NH 03235. The Blackwater Dam Project Office is located at 43 White Plains Road, Webster, NH 03303.

3. Site Visit - Contact the Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) to arrange a site visit. The TPOC for the project is Environmental Protection Specialist, Joshua Levesque at 978-318-8304 or Joshua.S.Levesque@usace.army.mil.

4. Schedule - The period of performance shall be 180 days from Notice to Proceed. Work shall commence within 45 days of Notice to Proceed, proceed diligently, and be completed for use no later than 180 days after Notice to Proceed. Work shall be performed Monday through Friday 7:00 AM to 3:30 PM unless otherwise approved in advance by the TPOC. No work shall be done on weekends or Government holidays, unless otherwise approved in advance by the TPOC. The Pre-Construction Conference shall be completed within 21 days from Notice to Proceed.

All Pre-Construction submittals shall be submitted within 45 days of Notice to Proceed. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall be resubmitted to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing. No field work may proceed prior to the acceptance of Pre-Construction submittals.

5. Safety Requirements

a. General:

All work shall be conducted in accordance with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Safety and Occupational Health Requirements (EM 385- 1-1, most recent edition), and all applicable Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), Federal, State, and local safety and health requirements. A copy of EM 385-1-1 can be accessed electronically at the following link: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/EM% 20385-1-1%20_EFFECTIVE%2015March2024.pdf

Project staff reserve the right to cease work at any time should the safety of employees, Contractors, and/or the public become jeopardized.

b. Accident Prevention Plan (APP):

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan. The APP must be written by a Competent Person (CP) and document the specific work processes, equipment, materials to be used, hazards and applicable control measures.

The mandatory ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) must be submitted and accepted prior to beginning on site work: https://www.

publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6293_Aug%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf

A preparatory meeting shall be conducted by the Prime Contractor to discuss the APP contents with all effected onsite employees. The Prime Contractor is responsible for informing the subcontractors of the safety provisions under the terms of the contract, the penalties for noncompliance, and inspecting subcontractor operations to ensure that accident prevention responsibilities are being carried out.

Daily safety meetings shall be held and documented. Records shall be available to the Technical Point of Contact upon request.

c. Activity Hazard Analysis (AHA):

An AHA shall be submitted and accepted for each definable feature of work (DFOW) in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-6. A DFOW is defined as any task, which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, or is identified as different trades or disciplines.

The AHA shall be continuously reviewed and revised to address changing site conditions as appropriate.

For a non-mandatory formatted outline of an AHA, see ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis): https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals /76/Eng_Form_6206_Sep%202024%20-%20FINAL.pdf

d. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO) Requirements:

The Contractor shall employ a minimum of one person to function as a Level 3, SSHO. A Level 3 SSHO is a designated Qualified Person (QP) or Competent Person (CP) with Safety and Occupational Health (SOH) responsibility that meets the requirements of EM 385-1-1, Chapter 2-3.b and 2-4.

b.

Level 3 SSHOs must have training, knowledge, and/or experience identifying hazards and implementing controls for the work being performed.

The SSHO shall be present at the project site and be responsible for overseeing the implementation of the Prime Sontractor's SOH program.

Contractor shall designate all SSHOs on a mandatory ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter): https://www.publications.

usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Eng_Form_6282_Site%20Safety%20&%20Health%20Officer%20(SSHO)%20Designation%20Letter_2024%2009% 2013%20-%20Final.pdf

e. First-Aid and CPR Personnel Requirements:

For shifts with multiple employees, provide at least two employees that are certified to administer First Aid and CPR. When employees work alone, they must be certified in First Aid and be provided an effective means of communication to call for assistance in the event of an emergency.

Minimum First Aid and CPR qualifications are outlined in EM 385-1-1, Chapter 3-3.

f. Additional Personnel Requirements:

Other Competent or Qualified Persons may be required per EM 385-1-1 and/or other sections of this Statement of Work, based on the definable features of work for this project.

g. Accident Reporting:

All accidents and near misses shall be investigated by the Contractor and reported to the TPOC in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Table 2-1.

The mandatory ENG Form 3394 shall be completed and submitted to the TPOC within seven (7) days of an incident: https://www.publications.usace.

army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerForms/Eng_Form_3394_2021Aug.pdf

h. Employee Exposure Data:

The Contractor shall electronically report total employee work hours (including subcontractors) to the TPOC by close of business on the 10th calendar day of the following month.

6. Specific Safety Section - Electrical:

a. General Requirements (EM385-1-1, Para. 11-8): All electrical work must comply with EM 385-1-1 (Chapters 11 & 12) and applicable American National Standards Institute (ANSI), ASTM International Standards, Electrical and Electronics Engineers Association (IEEE), National Fire Protection Association (NFPA), National Electric Safety Code (NESC), Occupational Health and Safety Administration (OSHA), Underwriters Laboratories (UL), Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC), and those regulations outlined in 29-CFR-1910 and 29-CFR-1926. In the circumstance where a discrepancy between the codes and regulations listed above, or an omission exists, the most stringent regulations shall apply.

All electrical wiring and equipment must be a type listed by a Nationally Recognized Testing Laboratory (NRTL) for the specific application for which it is to be used. For equipment not listed by a NRTL, the Authority Having Jurisdiction (AHJ) must determine if use is allowable.

b. Roles and Responsibilities:

i. Qualified Persons (QPs) Electrical: QPs must demonstrate the skills and knowledge related to the construction, operation, and maintenance of electrical equipment and installations, and receive relevant safety training to recognize, avoid, and control associated hazards that might be present.

(EM385-1-1, Para. 11-3.b). QPs will meet requirements in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapters 11-3 and 11-4.

ii. Personnel that install and/or remove electric conductors, equipment, or raceways, or manipulate cables must have verifiable credentials and be familiar with applicable code and electrical safety requirements. Verifiable credentials consist of national, state, or local certifications or licenses of a Master or Journeyman Electrician.

c. Establishing an Electrically Safe Work Condition (ESWC):

i. All equipment and circuits must be placed into an ESWC by a Qualified Person (QP) before worked is performed, in accordance with EM385-1-1, 11-8.d.

d. Minimum Plan Requirements:

i. An Electrical Safety Plan (ESP) is required in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Chapter 11-7 when personnel perform work that involves electrical hazards.

e. Energized Electrical Work:

i. Energized electrical will require prior authorization. Reference EM 385-1-1, 11-8.e for additional requirements of performing work on energized electrical equipment.

7. Pre-Construction Conference - Prior to the start of any work, the TPOC will schedule and conduct a "Pre-Construction Conference". The Contractor's Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall be physically present at this meeting. The Contractor shall directly oversee all work on the project and the Project Manager and Quality Control Personnel shall have the authority to act on behalf of the Contractor. This conference will be held at the time and location agreeable to the Government and Contractor. No work may be performed under this contract prior to this conference.

The purpose of the conference is to enable the TPOC to outline the procedures that will be followed by the Government in its administration of the contract, and to discuss the performance that will be expected from the Contractor. This conference will allow the Contractor an opportunity to ask questions about the Government's administration and inspection of contract work or obtain other pertinent information that might be required. At the Pre-Construction Conference the Contractor shall provide the name of the Project Superintendent with a telephone number for project coordination.

The following is a general list of items for discussion during this Pre-Construction Conference:

i. Authority of the Technical Point of Contact and Quality Assurance Inspectors.

ii. Contractor's Safety Program (including sub-contractors).

iii. Accident Prevention Plan and Activity Hazard Analysis

iv. Documented Safety Meetings

v. Accident Reporting (ENG Form 3394)

vi. Safety Data Sheet (SDS) requirements

vii. Contractor's Equipment

viii. Correspondence, Communication, Security and Administrative Procedures.

ix. Invoice and payment.

8. Permits - The Contractor shall, without additional expense to the Government, be responsible for obtaining any necessary licenses, permits, and letters of certification. The Contractor shall comply with any applicable Federal, State, county, and municipal laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the performance of the work specified under this contract.

9. Security - The Contractor will comply with all established security policies at the USACE project. Due to periods of heightened security that may affect the access to the areas covered under this contract, the Government reserves the right to close any property or portion of property and reschedule and/or cancel any subsequent work. The Contractor shall be given at least 24-hour notice of any such closure. Alarm security equipment requirements are listed in sections below.

10. Payment - After final inspection and acceptance by the Government, the Contractor must submit an invoice to the TPOC. The invoice shall include the invoice date, contract number, dates of work, description of work, quantities, labor hours, and total amount due per line item. The invoice must also include the company letterhead, and this must match the data that is registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) registry. For jobs greater than 30 days the Contractor may request progress payment.

All invoices may be mailed to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Merrimack River Basin ATTN: Joshua Levesque 2097 Maple Street Contoocook, New Hampshire 03229

Or emailed to: Joshua.S.Levesque@usace.army.mil

II. Technical Requirements:

Part 1 General:

1. Summary - Furnish all equipment, materials, and labor necessary to remove portions of an existing intrusion detection system (IDS) and install a new IDS at two (2) project locations: six (6) buildings at Franklin Falls Dam and four (4) buildings at Blackwater Dam. The Contractor shall install the new security system in compliance with the National Electrical Code, New Hampshire Building Code, and applicable Fire Codes. All work shall be completed in accordance with the following Statement of Work.

2. Submittals - Although the Government reviews submissions required by this Statement of Work, it is emphasized that the Contractor's work must be completed using proper internal controls and review procedures. The Government reserves up to 21 days for review and acceptance on each submittal/resubmittal from the date of receipt. If revisions are necessary to the submittals, the Contractor shall make such revisions and shall resubmit to the Government in an acceptable form within 14 days of the Government's response, unless additional time is granted by the Government in writing.

The documents identified below must be prepared in accordance with the applicable standards, submitted to the TPOC for review and must be accepted by the Government.

a. Pre-Construction Submittals: Submitted within 45 days of Notice to Proceed. Submittals must be accepted prior to the commencement of any field work.

ENG Form 6293 (Accident Prevention Plan Worksheet) Activity Hazard Analysis; non-mandatory template available: ENG Form 6206 (Activity Hazard Analysis) ENG Form 6282 (Site Safety and Health Officer Designation Letter) First-Aid and CPR Personnel requirements Product Data Sheet(s) - Prior to ordering.

Safety Data Sheets (SDS) - Prior to ordering material/product.

Schedule of work Any required permits National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) Certification - Specifically Section 889, prior to ordering and before field work.

All Certifications and Licenses as determined by the Statement of Work.

b. Other Submittals:

Manufacturer Data specification sheets - For alarm system components, prior to ordering.

Manufacturer Warranty - For alarm system components, prior to final payment.

Owner's and Installation Manuals - For any new equipment installed, prior to final payment.

Test Plan - Prior to final testing and walk-through.

3. References - All work shall be in conformance with:

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

i. EM-385-1-1 2024 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements, U.S. Army Engineering Manual.

b. Code of Federal Regulations

i. Title 36 - Parks, Forests, and Public Property; Chapter III, Part 327 - Corps of Engineers, Department of the Army.

c. National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

i. Section 889 - Procurement and Acquisition of Telecommunication Equipment and Services.

d. National Electrical Code (NEC).

e. National Fire Protection Association (NFPA).

f. Underwriters Laboratories (UL).

g. Other appropriate Federal, State, and local codes.

4. Existing Conditions:

a. Site Access:

i. Franklin Falls Dam - Five (5) buildings (Project Office, 1-Bay Garage, 7-Bay Garage, Coleman Building and Activity Center) are located within 500-feet of one another, at 46 Granite Drive in Franklin, NH and the sixth building, known as the Franklin Gatehouse, is located 1/2 mile further down Granite Drive. Access to the Franklin Gatehouse is achieved via a 200-foot long by 12-foot-wide service bridge (See Informational Map 1).

ii. Blackwater Dam - All four (4) buildings (Project Office, Pole-Barn, 2-Bay Garage, and Blackwater Gatehouse) are located within 650-feet of one another, at 43 White Plains Road in Webster, NH. Access to the Blackwater Gatehouse is achieved via a 225-foot long by 20-foot-wide driveway (See Informational Map 2).

b. General Conditions: The current alarm systems are a stand-alone control system, monitored through normal telephone service by a 3rd party monitoring company for Burglar, Fire/Smoke, Battery, and Temperature.

NOTE: For all Informational Photos and Floor Plans please reference attached Appendix A.

c. Franklin - Project Office: See Informational Photos 21-34.

i. The project office is a single-story ranch styled building with twelve (12) rooms, two side entrance foyers (Front and North side), and a full basement. Conditioned space is approximately 1,850 sq. ft. and the building measures approximately 30'x64'.

ii. The project office is typical 2x4 wooden construction consistent with building codes from the 1940's and is built over a full basement.

iii. There have been some changes to the office since its construction in the early 1940's. Most recently a full interior remodel was completed in 2024.

Test results from building materials showed that asbestos was NOT found in the samples collected. A copy of the report and test results may be requested.

iv. 35 - residential windows and 7 full-sized basement windows.

v. The attic has two forms of insulation; the roof and rafters have a closed-cell spray foam insulation covering. The ceiling joists have rolled fiberglass insulation. Access to the attic is through a covered opening in the ceiling located in the hallway outside of the bathroom.

vi. The basement is accessible from an interior door and stairwell, and two exterior bulkheads. The basement has seven (7) oversized basement windows, all equipped with magnetic contacts.

vii. All telecommunications connections are located inside the basement on the east facing wall. The telecom wires are drilled through a window jam leading to a residential style Demarc Junction Box that is mounted on the interior wall. Currently, all wires leaving the Demarc Junction Box are exposed.

viii. According to the construction plans for this building, the subfloors in the kitchen and in the map/file room are 3" thick concrete subfloors.

ix. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

No PCU (The existing PCU in the Activity Center handles the system for this building).

5 -Door Contacts:

a. 2 - Exterior Doors.

b. 1 - Interior Door (door to basement stairwell).

c. 2 - Barn-style wooden hinged doors (located inside the basement bulkheads).

4 - Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors:

14 - Fire/Smoke Sensors:

a. 2 - located in the basement.

b. 2 - located in the attic.

c. 6 - located on the main floor.

d. 4 - discontinued older Fire/Smoke sensors.

6 - Glass Break Sensors:

a. These sensors are deactivated and no longer in use.

4 - Fire Pull Alarms (located at each exit).

1 - Exterior 911 Call Box.

1 - Keypad: Located just inside the North side personnel entry door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings, except the Franklin Gatehouse IDS which is independent.

a. NOTE: This keypad is currently the only control for the 1-Bay Garage IDS.

x. Franklin - Project Office Room Dimensions:

ROOM Square Feet (sq ft) *

Front Entrance 45 sq ft Manager's Office 216 sq ft Closet 60 sq ft Office #1 and Closet 150 sq ft Office #2 and Closet 99 sq ft Office #3 95 sq ft Map/File Room 210 sq ft Hallway 44 sq ft Kitchen 180 sq ft North Side Entrance 70 sq ft Foyer 344 sq ft Conference Room 225 sq ft Bathroom 95 sq ft TOTALS 1850 sq ft 1

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

1 Full basement area is approximately 1850 sq ft.

d. Franklin - 1-Bay Garage: See Informational Photos 23 & 24.

i. The 1-Bay Garage is 12'x20' with 2x4 wooden construction built in the 1940's over a concrete slab.

ii. The 1-Bay Garage is located 10-feet from the Franklin Project Office.

iii. The interior of the garage is unfinished and uninsulated with exposed studs, framing and rafters.

iv. There is NO personnel door for this garage, only a garage bay door.

v. There are two windows, one on each side.

vi. The garage does have power but does NOT have telephone or communication lines.

vii. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

1 - Garage door contact.

2 - Window contacts.

No PIR sensors.

1 - Fire/Smoke sensor.

There is NO keypad in this garage. The garage IDS components are tied into the keypad in the Franklin Project Office.

viii. Franklin - 1-Bay Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Single Open Bay 240 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

e. Franklin - 7-Bay Garage: See Informational Photos 1-7.

i. The 7-Bay Garage is 87'x31', with standard wooden construction built in the 1990's over a concrete slab.

ii. The 7-Bay Garage is located a few hundred feet from the Franklin Project Office on the opposite side of Granite Drive and within sight of the Franklin Project Office.

iii. The interior of the garage is unfinished and uninsulated with exposed studs, framing and rafters.

iv. 200-Amp Sub-Panel.

v. There are two external personnel doors (one on each gable side of the garage), and one internal personnel door passing through a dividing interior wall.

vi. There are no windows in this garage.

vii. There are four (4) - 8'x9' garage bay doors and three (3) - 12'x12' garage bay doors. All garage bay doors are operated via individual electric garage door openers.

viii. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

No PCU (The existing PCU in the Activity Center handles the system for this garage).

2 - External side-entry door contacts.

7 - Garage door contacts.

4 - PIR sensors.

15 - Fire/Smoke sensors.

2 - Fire Pull Alarms.

1 - Keypad: Located on the interior wall just inside the Eastern personnel entry door.

ix. Franklin - 7-Bay Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * 4-Bay Room 1,326 sq ft 3-Bay Room 1,326 sq ft TOTALS 2,697 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

f. Franklin - Coleman Building: See Informational Photos 35-41.

i. The Coleman building is approximately 31'x53', with 2x4 wooden construction on concrete masonry knee walls on a concrete slab.

ii. The interior of this building is unfinished and uninsulated with exposed studs, framing and rafters.

iii. There is a small 40-Amp sub panel.

iv. There is a side personnel exterior door and one (1) 8'x8' garage door, each equipped with contact switches.

v. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

No PCU (The existing PCU in the Activity Center handles the system for this garage).

2 - External side door contacts.

1 - Garage door contact.

No PIR sensors.

9 - Fire/Smoke sensors.

2 - Fire Pull Alarms.

1 - Keypad: Located just inside the main personnel entry door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings, except the Franklin Gatehouse IDS which is independent.

vi. Franklin - Coleman Building Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * 1-Main Storage Room 1,600 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

g. Franklin - Activity Center: See Informational Photos 8-20.

i. The Activity Center is approximately 35'x70' with 2x4 wooden construction on a concrete slab.

ii. There is a main (front) exterior personnel door and four (4) 10'x10' garage bay doors, all of which are equipped with contact switches. The garage bay doors are operated via individual electric garage door openers.

iii. There is attic access, accessible via a fixed steel ladder which is located in Garage Bay #2.

iv. There is a 100-Amp sub panel located in the main entry room.

v. There are two (2) garage bays each with 2-garage doors and a work area with 12-foot-tall ceilings.

vi. A small, enclosed storage room, construction is brick and mortar and has no exterior access.

vii. The building is insulated and conditioned with heat only by means of forced hot water from an oil-fired boiler. The boiler is located in a partial basement that is located under the main entry room area.

viii. The main (front) entrance room, attached hallway, and bathroom have an office-style drop-ceiling, with ceilings approximately 8-feet tall.

ix. All telecommunications connections are housed in a residential style Demarc Junction Box on the exterior of the building.

x. Typical fiberglass insulation is in all the walls and between the ceiling rafters in the attic.

xi. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

1 - PCU with Battery in tamper resistant enclosure (this is tied into all buildings except the Franklin Gatehouse).

1 - External door contact.

4 - Garage door contacts.

3 - PIR sensors.

4 - Fire/Smoke sensors (one in each garage bay, one in the attic, and one in the partial basement).

3 - Glass break sensors.

a. These sensors are deactivated and no longer in use.

1 - Alarm Siren.

3 - Fire Pull Alarms.

1 - Keypad: Located just inside the main personnel entry door with control panel. This keypad can be used to control all buildings, except the Franklin Gatehouse IDS which is independent.

xii. Franklin - Activity Center Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Front Entrance Room 360 sq ft Storage Room 100 sq ft Garage Bay #1 and Workshop 800 sq ft Garage Bay #2 and Storage 800 sq ft Hallway 45 sq ft Bathroom 45 sq ft Partial Basement 225 sq ft TOTALS 2,375 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

h. Franklin - Gatehouse: See Informational Photos 42-56.

i. The gatehouse is approximately 122'x50' and is built of concrete and steel construction with brick masonry walls and large steel framed windows.

ii. The main operating floor has a 28-foot ceiling and is accessed through an inset personnel door. This access is part of a large double-hung steel door measuring 12'x18'.

iii. There is a French style steel and glass double-doorway leading to a concrete balcony accessible only from within the gatehouse.

iv. There are two interior partitioned spaces at either end of the main operating floor constructed of 2x4 framing and plywood walls with interior windows and an 8' foot ceiling height.

v. The electrical switchgear and backup generator is located in the western partitioned enclosure. The is a standard 120volt breaker panel in this partitioned area and there is also another breaker panel on the northern wall of the gatehouse.

vi. The eastern partitioned enclosure does have internal walls that create three separate rooms within the portioned area.

vii. A partial lower operating floor rests under the main section of the building but shall not be considered for this contract.

viii. There is also a large 50-ton overhead crane with a bridge and trolley.

ix. There is a narrow 200-foot-long by 12-foot-wide service bridge that provides limited vehicle access to the large steel double-doors of the gatehouse.

x. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

1 - PCU with Battery in tamper resistant enclosure.

1 - External personnel steel door contact.

1 - External over-sized steel door contact.

2 - PIR sensors.

4 - Fire/Smoke sensors.

1 - Alarm Siren.

1 - Fire Pull Alarm.

1 - Keypad: Located to the left and just inside the main door with control panel. This controls the Franklin Gatehouse IDS ONLY.

xi. Franklin Gatehouse Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Main Operating Room 2,700 sq ft Western Partitioned Room 300 sq ft Eastern Partitioned Room 300 sq ft TOTALS 3,300 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

i. Blackwater - Project Office: See Informational Photos 57-67.

i. The Project Office is a single-story ranch styled building with six (6) rooms and two (2) side entrances (Front and North side). Conditioned space is approximately 1,300 sq. ft. and the building measures approximately 32'x41'.

ii. The Project Office is typical 2x4 wooden construction consistent with building codes from the 1980's and is built over a concrete slab.

iii. The attic has two forms of insulation; The ceiling joists have rolled fiberglass insulation covered by additional loose cellulose fiber.

iv. The attic is divided in half; Access to the attic above the main office areas is through a covered opening 8-feet up in the ceiling located in the kitchenette outside of the bathroom. Access to the attic above the garage bays in through a covered opening 11-feet up in the ceiling.

v. All telecommunications connections are located outside on the south facing wall through a commercial Demarc Box. The telecom wires are tucked into the vinyl siding and snaked over the garage door opening before entering the building through a small, drilled hole.

vi. The Utility Room has a double-steel door opening out into an unconditioned space used to house the fuel tank.

vii. There is also a concrete and brick storage room located off of the garage bay, but this room has no exterior access points.

viii. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

The PCU is located inside the garage bay wall shared by the office area.

4 -Door Contacts:

a. 2 - Exterior Entrance Doors.

b. 2 - Garage Bay Doors.

2 - Passive Infrared (PIR) sensors:

5 - Fire/Smoke Sensors:

a. 1 - located in the Front Entrance Room.

b. 1 - located in the Garage Bay.

c. 1 - located in the kitchenette.

d. 1 - located in the Utility Room.

3 - Glass Break Sensors:

a. These sensors are deactivated and no longer in use.

2 - Fire Pull Alarms (located at each pedestrian-style door exit).

1 - Keypad: Located to the right and just inside the main door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings.

ix. Blackwater Project Office Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Front Entrance Room 185 sq ft Kitchenette 90 sq ft Bathroom 110 sq ft Utility Room 100 sq ft Garage Bays 750 sq ft Storage Room 60 sq ft Fuel Tank Room 80 sq ft TOTALS 1,375 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

j. Blackwater - Pole Barn Garage: See Informational Photos 68-72.

i. The Pole Barn Garage is a single-story, barn-style, unconditioned building with a single storage room with one side entrance and a 10'x8' garage bay door. Total space is approximately 480 sq. ft. and the building measures approximately 20'x24'.

ii. The Pole Barn Garage is typical 2x4 wooden construction consistent with building codes from the 1980 and 1990's and is built over a concrete slab.

iii. The rafters and studs are all fully exposed.

iv. All telecommunications connections lead from the Blackwater Project Office and are buried in grey-electrical conduit and comes into the building from the north-west exterior wall.

v. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

1 - Exterior Side Entrance Door.

2 - Fire/Smoke Sensors:

1 - Glass Break Sensors:

a. These sensors are deactivated and no longer in use.

1 - Fire Pull Alarm.

1 - Keypad: Located to the left and just inside the main door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings.

a. NOTE: This building has no utility power other than what is provided through the buried electrical conduit.

vi. Blackwater Pole Barn Garage Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Garage Bay 480 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

k. Blackwater - 2-Bay Garage: See Informational Photos 73-77.

i. The 2-Bay Garage is a single-story conditioned building with a single storage room with one side entrance and two (2) 8'x8' garage bay doors. Total space is approximately 480 sq. ft. and the building measures approximately 20'x24'.

ii. The 2-Bay Garage is typical 2x4 wooden construction and is built over a concrete slab.

iii. The attic accessible through a large ceiling covering measuring approximately 4'x4'.

iv. There are utilities through a small service panel and all telecommunications connections lead from the street connecting through a Demarc box on the south wall.

v. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

3 - Contacts:

a. 1 - Exterior Side Entrance door.

b. 2 - Garage Bay doors.

2 - Fire/Smoke Sensors:

1 - Fire Pull Alarm.

1 - Keypad: Located to the left and just inside the main door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings.

vi. Blackwater 2-Bay Garage Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Garage Bay 480 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

l. Blackwater - Gatehouse: See Informational Photos 78-85.

i. The gatehouse is approximately 40'x23' and is built of concrete and steel construction with brick-glass masonry windows.

ii. The main operating floor has a 16'-6" tall ceiling and is accessed through an inset personnel door. This access is part of a garage bay door measuring 9'wide x10'tall.

iii. There is an upper balcony along one end of the operating floor accessible by a fixed steel ladder.

iv. The electrical switchgear and backup generator is located on the main floor. There is a standard 120-volt sub-breaker panel with 225-amp.

v. A partial lower operating floor rests under the main section of the building but shall not be considered for this contract.

vi. There is a stairwell leading up 3 flights to an upper entrance door.

vii. There is a 21-foot-wide service road that provides limited vehicle access to the gatehouse.

viii. Existing Intrusion Detection System Components:

1 - External steel inset Entrance Door contact.

1 - External Garage Bay Door contact.

2 - PIR sensors.

1 - Fire Pull Alarm.

1 - Keypad: Located to the left and just inside the main door. This keypad can be used to control all buildings.

ix. Blackwater Gatehouse Room Dimensions:

ROOM sq ft * Main Operating Room 680 sq ft Balcony 240 sq ft Stairwell (to Upper Access Structure Entrance) 80 sq ft TOTALS 1,000 sq ft

* All Room Area measurements are approximate.

5. Other Contracts - The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work not related to this contract, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with other contractors and Government employees. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by another contractor or by Government employees.

6. Clean up and Waste Disposal - The Contractor shall practice good housekeeping to maintain a safe job site. The Contractor shall keep the work area, including any designated storage areas, free from accumulation of waste materials. Upon completing work in an area, the Contractor shall remove any tools, equipment, and materials that are not the property of the Government. Any and all disturbed areas resulting from Contractor activities shall be restored by the Contractor to the satisfaction of the TPOC. All waste material will be disposed of offsite in accordance with all Federal, State, and local regulations.

7. Environmental Protection - Containers for excess and/ or waste materials, rubbish, etc. shall be provided by the Contractor at the site, and the site will be inspected/cleaned on a daily basis when working onsite. Water, air, and land resources shall not be adversely impacted during the course of the work. The Contractor will take necessary steps to ensure all Federal, State, and local environmental regulatory requirements are met at no additional cost to the Government. Assurance of compliance with this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

8. Sustainability & Environmentally Preferred Products - Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials and recommends practices for buying these products.

Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit https://www.epa.gov/smm/comprehensive-procurement-guideline-cpg-program for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended contents levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered products meets minimum content levels upon request.

Furthermore, the Contractor should also meet the BioPreferred Program requirements. The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain bio-based products for federal procurement and specifies minimum bio-based content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred's minimum bio-based content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site:

https://www.biopreferred.gov/BioPreferred/faces/pages/ProductCategories.xhtml for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum bio-based content level requirements.

9. Building Protection - Any involved building or structure, and all its contents shall be protected from the elements during the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall keep on site the means to quickly cover and protect all areas open to the elements during an unforeseen weather-related event that could cause damage to the building and or any of its contents during all phases of this contract.

10. Personal Protective Equipment - It is the Contractor's responsibility to furnish and supply personnel with the proper personal protective equipment necessary for performing the work.

11. Government Resources - The Government will supply any electricity necessary for the project work from points of existing outlets when available. The Contractor shall carefully conserve the use of electricity provided. The Contractor shall supply his own means of communication (telephone). There is a restroom available at the contract site, and there is access to potable water.

12. Damage to Government and Private Property - The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring all Government facilities or structures damaged as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property or injury to any person as a result of the Contractor's operation. The Contractor shall notify the TPOC immediately of damage to Government and private property and injury to any person resulting from the Contractor's operation. Also, the Contractor shall notify the TPOC of damage to Government facilities due to vandalism or other causes on the day such damage is first noticed. Trucks and/or trailers will be driven on existing roads only and not across or through park areas to facilities. The Contractor shall also restore landscape features (shrubs, flowers, grasses, etc.), which are damaged or destroyed by the Contractor's operation. Damaged or destroyed grass areas shall be re-planted as directed by the TPOC, and shrubs and flowers which are damaged or destroyed shall be replaced from nursery stock of like size and kind.

13. Contractor's Personnel -

a. Minimum Personnel Requirements - The Contractor shall provide an adequate number of fully qualified personnel to perform the specified service properly and efficiently within the time limits specified. The Contractor shall provide a list of the names and contact phone numbers for all employees prior to them working on Government Property.

Note: At least one (1) of the Contractor employees on site shall be able to communicate effectively and efficiently with project staff.

b. Employee Conduct - The Contractor shall be responsible for seeing that the Contractor's employees strictly comply with Code of Federal Regulations Title 36, Chapter III, Part 327, and all Federal, State, and municipal laws. Any personnel activity, which, in the opinion of the Government, is deemed detrimental to the performance of the contract may result in the removal of Contractor employee(s).

Examples of unbecoming actions or conduct include but are not limited to the following:

i. Cursing, harassment, or discrimination of and/or unwarranted physical contact with visitors, USACE personnel, or other Contractors.

ii. Recurring written and/or verbal complaints from visitors, USACE personnel, or other Contractors.

iii. Unsafe operation of vehicles while on USACE property.

c. Removal of Contractor's Employees - The TPOC may require the Contractor to immediately remove from the work site any employee of the Contractor or subcontractor, who, in the opinion of the TPOC, endangers persons or property, or whose physical or mental condition is such that it would impair the employee's ability to satisfactorily perform assigned work.

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