Residential_Security_Upgrade.doc

May 05, 2015 To: Prospective Offerors

Subject: Solicitation number SUG50015R0010 Enclosed is a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Residential Security Upgrade services (minor maintenance and repair of residences). To submit a proposal:

· follow the instructions in Section L of the solicitation,

· complete the required portions of the attached document, and

· submit your proposal to the address shown on the Standard Form 1442 that follows this letter.

The U.S. Government intends to award a contract to the responsible company submitting an acceptable offer at the lowest price. We intend to award a contract based on initial proposals, without holding discussions. However, we may hold discussions with companies in the competitive range if there is a need to do so.

Prior to contract award, the successful offeror(s) will be required to have a DUNS number and be registered in SAM/CCR through the following sites: DUNS - www.dnb.com and SAM/CCR - www.sam.gov .

Proposals are due by June 05, 2015; 10:00am local time.

Sincerely, Joseph A. Anderson

Contracting Officer

Enclosure

As Stated.

MODEL CONTRACT

SECTION A

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

1.

SOLICITATION NO.

2.

TYPE OF SOLICITATION

3.

DATE ISSUED

PAGE OF PAGES

Request for Proposal

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

SUG500-15-R-0010

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER" SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

4.

CONTRACT NO.

5.

REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6.

PROJECT NO.

PR3361313

7.

ISSUED BY

CODE

8.

ADDRESS OFFER TO (If other than Item 7)

Contracting Officer, American Embassy, Kampala, Plot 1577 Nsambya, Ggaba Road

P.O. BOX 7007,

Kampala, Uganda.

NAME

B.

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

CALL:

Joseph Anderson

+256-414-306001

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

SUG500-15-R-0010 – RESIDENTIAL SECURITY UPGRADE

THIS SOLICIATIAON IS UNRESTRICTED AND OPEN TO PARTICIPATION BY ALL INTERESTRED FIRMS WITH SPECIALISED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATION REQUIRED FOR THE PROJECT.

THE SOLICITATION WILL RESULT IN A FIRM FIXED PRICE CONTRACT.

11.

The Contractor shall begin performance within weeks of award and complete it within calendar days after receiving eq \X( ) award, eq \X(X) notice to proceed. This performance period is eq \X(X) mandatory, eq \X( ) negotiable.

12A.

THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

YES X NO

12B.

CALENDAR DAYS

13.

ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A.

Sealed offers in Original and 1 copy to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 10:00 (hour) local time 06/05/15 (date). This solicitation is a sealed bid solicitation and offers will be opened internally. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B.

An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

Prescribed by GSA

14.

NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15.

TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16.

REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

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 by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

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 NO.

DATE

20A.

NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print) 20B.

SIGNATURE

20C.

OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21.

ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22.

AMOUNT

23.

ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24.

SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25.

BLANK

26.

ADMINISTERED BY

CODE

27.

PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Financial Management Officer

Plot 1577, Ggaba Road Nsambya

Kampala, Uganda

Tel. +256-414-306001

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28.

NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated 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 or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29.

AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this doc.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A.

NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACT OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print) 31A.

NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER Type or print)

Joseph Anderson

30B.

NAME OF CONTRACTOR

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

31C.

DATE SIGNED

BY

BY

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES / COSTS

B.1

SCOPE OF SERVICES

The Contractor shall provide personnel, supplies, and equipment for all Residential Security Upgrade services for residences owned or leased by U.S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda as described in Sections B and C of this contract, and the exhibits in Section J.

B.2

TYPE OF CONTRACT

This is an indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity type contract for Residential Security Upgrade services. The Contractor shall furnish services according to task orders issued by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer Representative. Oral task orders may be necessary for emergencies; however, they shall be issued in writing within three days after issuance of the oral instructions. The task orders shall specify the location and type of work requested (see and the example in Section J, Exhibit 2).

The contract will be for a one-year period from the date of the contract award, with 4 (four) one-year options. For each effective year of the contract, the U.S. Government guarantees a minimum order of 2 (two) houses worth of services per vendor. The maximum amount of services ordered under each year of the contract will not exceed 15 (fifteen) houses worth of services per vendor.

B.3

PRICES/COSTS

The prices will include all work, including furnishing all labor, materials, equipment and services, unless otherwise specified in Section B.4.4. The prices listed below shall include all labor, materials, direct and indirect costs, insurance (see FAR 52.228-4 and 52.228-5), overhead, and profit.

B.3.1 VALUE ADDED TAX

VALUE ADDED TAX (VAT) The Contractor shall include VAT as a separate charge on the invoice and as a separate line item in Section B.

B.3.2

CURRENCY

The currency of this contract is ______________ (Offeror to identify currency).

B.3.3

BASE YEAR PRICES

Base year prices are the prices agreed upon in the contract, starting on the date stated in the Notice to Proceed and continuing for a period of 12 months.

BASE YEAR

CLIN

Description of Service

(See Section C.2.8) lin mtr

18000

Sub-total

18% VAT

Base Year Total:

*Sqm – square meter

B.3.4

FIRST OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN

Description of Service

[enter currency] Estimated Quantity

Total Est. Price

(See Section C.2.8) lin mtr

Sub-total

18% VAT

Option Year One Total:

B.3.5

SECOND OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN

Description of Service

[enter currency] Estimated Quantity

Total Est. Price

(See Section C.2.8) lin mtr

Sub-total

18% VAT

Option Year Two Total:

B.3.6

THIRD OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN

Description of Service

[enter currency] Estimated Quantity

Total Est. Price

(See Section C.2.8) lin mtr

Sub-total

18% VAT

Option Year Three Total:

B.3.7

FOURTH OPTION YEAR PRICES

CLIN

Description of Service

USD

Estimated Quantity

Total Est. Price

(See Section C.2.8) lin mtr

Sub-total

18% VAT

Option Year Four Total:

B.3.8

GRAND TOTAL PRICE FOR BASE YEAR PLUS FOUR OPTION

YEARS

Base Year Total:

First Option Year Total:

Second Option Year Total:

Third Option Year Total:

Fourth Option Year Total:

Grand Total Price for all Years:

B.4

ORDERING

The Government shall issue task orders for ordering all services under this contract. Task orders may be issued from the effective date of the contract until the end of the "Period of Performance." All task orders are subject to the terms and conditions of this contract. This contract shall take precedence in the event of conflict with any task order.

B.4.1

ISSUANCE OF TASK ORDERS

Only the Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer Representative may issue task orders. Task orders may be given orally but will be confirmed in writing within three business days.

B.4.2

SURVEY OF PROPERTY

Before performing work, the Contractor shall survey the property and verify the work required against the task, to determine if any discrepancies exist. The Contractor shall be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by such a survey/review. The Contractor shall immediately report any discrepancies to the Contracting Officer Representative or the Contracting Officer and shall not begin work until such matters are resolved.

B.4.3

CONTENTS OF TASK ORDERS

The Contracting Officer shall issue task orders for Residential Security Upgrade services on an as-needed basis. See the sample task order at Section J, Exhibit 2.

Task orders shall include:

(a) Date of order

(b) Contract number

(c) Order number

(d) Location of property

(e) Amount of work (square meters or linear meters)

(f) Point of contact for questions

B.4.4

COMPLETION DATE

The Contractor shall complete all services on individual housing units within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of a task order. The time period specified above shall not begin until the Contractor is afforded reasonable access to the work site.

The time period specified above may be shortened if mutually agreed to by the Contractor and the Government.

The completion date is fixed and may be extended only by a written modification signed by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION C – DESCRIPTION / SPECIFICATIONS/ TECHNICAL STANDARDS / WORK STATEMENT

C.1

INTRODUCTION

C.1.1

GENERAL

The U. S. Embassy Kampala, Uganda requires a Residential Security Upgrade service contractor to perform task orders on US Government-owned and leased properties. The U.S. Government will furnish all interior paint, interior primer, steel, razor wire, window film, and light fixtures to be installed by the contractor. The Contractor shall furnish managerial, administrative, and direct operational personnel to accomplish all work as required. The Contractor shall also furnish tools, equipment, anchors, bolts, screws, hardware, and supplies as required to execute this contract.

C.1.2

ENGLISH SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE

The Contractor shall designate an English speaking representative who shall supervise the Contractor's workforce and be the Contractor's liaison with the Government.

The designated representative shall be located on-site during hours of work, (see Section F.8) and shall have supervision as their sole function during the times while on duty. The Contractor's employees shall be on site only for contractual duties and not for any other business or purposes.

C.1.3

PERSONNEL

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing qualified technicians for each trade with relevant experience to perform Residential Security Upgrade services for task orders issued under this contract. Helper positions do not need to meet the experience requirement.

C.1.4

WORKSITE SAFETY

The Contractor shall comply with all applicable GoU and OSHA standards for worksite safety. In cases where local safety standards, OSHA, and those listed in this contract are in conflict, the strictest of the standards shall apply. Safety equipment and personal protective equipment (PPE) shall be utilized at all times on the worksite. Safety equipment shall include but is not limited to ladders and scaffolding meeting OSHA and manufacturer’s specifications, all power tools will have manufacturer’s safety devices installed and be used in accordance with manufacturers’ instructions. PPE shall include but is not limited to safety eyewear, hearing protection, head protection, respiratory protection, proper footwear, hand protection, task appropriate clothing, and fall protection as required. An OSHA approved first aid kit shall be at the worksite at all times and be maintained in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications.

All worksite injuries and incidences must be reported to the COR. Any worksite fatality must be reported no later than the next work day. Any worksite injury requiring inpatient care must be reported within 24 hours. All other incidence or injuries occurring in the execution of a task order must be reported within 2 work days.

C.1.5 OFFICIAL CORRESPONDENCE

All official communication shall be conducted via email to the address specified by the COR “Kampalaresidentialsecurityupgrade@state.gov” unless otherwise specified.

The Contractor shall provide daily updates to the Government technical representative on site.

A written update will be given to the COR at the 50% completion point informing the COR of any issues or anticipated delays.

Written communication will be given to the COR as soon as any delay is anticipated by the Contractor. If the Contractor has not completed the assigned task orders in the period provided by this contract, daily updates of anticipatded completion will be given to the COR.

C.1.6

DEFINITIONS

(see also FAR clause 52.202-1, Alt. 1 [APR 1994], cited in I.1) CO – Contracting Officer, the U.S. Government representative authorized to obligate expenses and enter into this contract on behalf of the Government.

COR – Contracting Officer Representative, the person delegated authority to incur expenses on behalf to the CO and the U.S. Government.

GoU – Government of Uganda.

Masonry – building of structures from individual units laid in and bound together by mortar; the term masonry can also refer to the units themselves. The common materials of masonry construction are brick, stone, marble, granite travertine, limestone, cast stone, concrete block, glass block, stucco, tile, and cob.

O.C. – On Center the distance between vertical or horizontal construction units measured from the center of one unit to the center of the nest unit.

Residential Security Upgrade Services – Preparation of residential units for occupancy, including all items in this contract.

Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) – Documentation provided by chemical or industrial manufacturers that contains information regarding hazardous chemicals. A product MSDS includes: nature of the chemical, safe handling procedures, precautions to take while using the chemical, conditions of safe use, procedures for clean-up of spills or accidental release into the environment, and recommended disposal procedures.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Administration, provides regulations for work place safety (www.OSHA.gov).

Task Order – An official request for supplies or services by the U.S. Government COR as it pertains to this contract. The Contractor is not allowed to provide any supplies or services without an official task order.

C.2

STANDARDS

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage outside the scope of this contract to the COR prior to starting work.

All Major fabrication and painting will be done off site; minor modifications and touch-up painting will be done on site.

The Contractor shall perform no work, service, repair, equipment, materials, or supplies resulting in additional cost to the government without a task order from the COR.

Any damage caused during the execution of this contract to the residence, the surrounding compound, associated equipment, infrastructure, mechanical systems, utilities, Government property, personal property, furniture, vegetation, vehicles, generators, and residential items shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

All workplace hazards existing or created on the worksite shall be reported to the COR.

Any workplace accidents or injuries occurring on the residential compound or otherwise in the execution of this contract shall be the sole responsibility of the contractor.

C.2.1

APPLICABLE PAINTING STANDARDS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to surfaces to be painted that are outside the scope of this contract to the COR. No repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

C.2.1.1

LOCAL/INDUSTRY PAINTING STANDARDS

Painting and preparatory work shall be in accordance with the International Building Code, Manufacturers’ Recommendations, and the instructions given below. In cases where local standards and those listed in this contract are in conflict, the stricter of the two shall apply.

C.2.1.2 PAINT AND PRIMER SPECIFICATIONS

All Major fabrication and painting will be done off site; minor modifications and touch-up painting will be done on site.

Paint used for all interior surfaces shall be non-lead based, Government furnished contractor installed material. Paint used for all exterior surfaces shall be non-lead based, contractor furnished, contractor installed material. All contractor furnished materials must be approved by the COR prior to beginning work.

C.2.1.3

PREPARATION AND PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

The contractor shall provide all equipment and materials required to apply coatings. The contractor will also provide all equipment and material required to protect all surfaces not being painted and cleanup of area after completion of work.

Painting shall not disturb or damage any fixed property (including light fixtures, floors, carpets, varnished wood surfaces, or windows). The Contractor shall move, protect, and return such property to its original position.

The Contractor shall remove furnishings (such as furniture, rugs) first or protect them by protective covering. The Contractor shall also protect floors from soiling and paint spills. The Contractor shall not wash wooden floors under any circumstances. To protect floors (of all types) from damage, the Contractor shall use a suitable protective cover and provide ladders and scaffolding with clean rubber shoes or similar protection devices.

If the Contractor spills any paint, or in any way soils the floors, a specialist floor finishing company at the Contractor’s expense shall perform the cleanup. After completion of the painting work, the Contractor shall return all furnishings to their original position, and clean the work area free of litter and debris.

C.2.1.4

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS FOR PAINTING WORK

i. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR PAINTING

Paint surfaces as directed by the task order. Match paint to similar adjacent materials or surfaces.

(1) "Paint" includes coating systems materials, primers, emulsions, enamels, stains, sealers and fillers, and other applied materials whether used as prime, intermediate or finish coats.

(2) Product Data: The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS), label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. As an attachment, list each material and cross-reference specific coating and finish system and application. Identify each material by the manufacturer's catalog number and general classification.

(3) Single Source Responsibility: Provide primers and undercoat paint produced by the same manufacturer as the finish coats.

(4) Material Quality: Provide the manufacturer's best quality trade sale type paint material. Paint material containers not displaying manufacturer's product identification will not be acceptable.

(5) Deliver materials to the job site in manufacturer's original, unopened packages and containers bearing manufacturer's name and label with trade name and manufacturer's instructions.

(6) Store materials not in use in tightly covered containers in a well-ventilated area at a minimum ambient temperature of 45 degrees F (7 degrees C). Protect from freezing. Keep storage area neat and orderly. Remove oily rags and waste daily. Contractor is responsible to replace any materials lost due to the negligence of the contractor; all replacement materials must be approved by the COR.

(7) Project Conditions: Apply primer, paint, varnish or other coatings only in accordance with manufacturer's temperature and humidity specifications.

(8) Examine substrates and conditions under which painting will be performed for compliance with requirements and in accordance with manufacturer’s specifications. Do not begin application until unsatisfactory conditions have been corrected.

(9) Preparation: Remove hardware and hardware accessories, plates, light fixtures, and items in place that are not to be painted, or provide protection such as taping prior to surface preparation and painting (taping includes windows, door jams, etc.).

(10) Clean and prepare surfaces to be painted following manufacturer's instructions before applying paint or surface treatments. Remove oil, dust, dirt, loose rust, mildew, peeling paint, and other contamination to ensure good adhesion. In some cases, the Contractor may be requested to remove all existing coats of paint and sealers if prior paint application is showing signs of improper adhesion, such as peeling, or chipping. All surfaces must be clean and dry. Schedule cleaning and painting so dust and other contaminants will not fall on wet, newly painted surfaces.

(11) Notify the Contracting Officer or COR of problems anticipated for any minor preparatory work required, such as but not limited to, filling nail holes, cleaning surfaces to be painted, and priming any requisite areas. Plan preparatory work as most units in residential areas will have nail holes or areas that will need to be primed or sealed. Replace all electrical switches and plugs with new covers after painting.

(12) Materials Preparation: Mix and prepare paint following manufacturer's directions.

(13) Application: Apply paint following manufacturer's directions. Use applicators and techniques best suited for substrate and type of material being applied. Do not paint over dirt, rust, scale, grease, moisture, scuffed surfaces, or conditions detrimental to formation of a durable paint film. Application of paint must not damage any existing decorative textured surfaces. Restoration of any damage to existing textured surfaces is the responsibility of the contractor.

(i) Unless otherwise specified, the contractor is to use a high quality paint (containing no lead or mercury) for all painted surfaces.

(ii) On exterior surfaces, apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible to the existing color on the exterior of the property, or a color as otherwise specified by the COR. Before painting, scrape, sand, fill and prime the surface with a latex base primer. The Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work before painting. Do not apply exterior paint in snow, rain, fog or mist; or when the relatively humidity exceeds 85 percent; or to damp or wet surfaces.

(iii) Provide finish coats that are compatible with primers used.

(iv) The number of coats and film thickness required is the same regardless of application method. Do not apply succeeding coats until previous coat has cured. Sand between applications where required to produce a smooth, even surface.

(v) Apply additional coats when undercoats or other conditions show through final coat, until paint film is of uniform finish, color, and appearance.

(14) Scheduling Painting: Apply first coat to surfaces that have been cleaned, pretreated or otherwise prepared for painting as soon as practicable, and before subsequent surface deterioration. Allow sufficient time between successive coats to permit proper drying. Do not re-coat until paint has dried.

(15) Minimum Coating Thickness: Apply materials at the manufacturer's recommended spreading rate. Provide total dry film thickness of the system as recommended by the manufacturer.

(16) Prime Coats: Before application of finish coats, apply a prime coat as recommended by the manufacturer to material required to be painted or finished, and has not been prime coated.

(17) Brush Application: Brush out and work brush coats into surfaces in an even film. Eliminate cloudiness, spotting, laps, brush marks, runs, sags, ropiness, or other surface imperfections. Draw neat glass lines and color breaks.

(18) Apply primers and first coats by brush unless manufacturer's instructions permit use of mechanical applicators.

(19) Mechanical Applications: Use mechanical methods for paint application when permitted by manufacturer's recommendations, governing ordinances, and trade union regulations.

(20) Wherever spray application is used, apply each coat to provide the equivalent hiding of brush-applied coats. Do not double-back with spray equipment to build up film thickness of two coats in one pass, unless recommended by the manufacturer.

(21) Upon completion of painting, clean glass and paint-spattered surfaces. Remove spattered paint by washing, scraping or other methods, and using care not to scratch or damage adjacent finished surfaces.

(22) Remove temporary protective wrappings after completion of painting operations.

ii. DRYWALL/PLASTER REPAIR

Patch defective drywall with a similar thickness and fire rated drywall. Joints must be taped in a manner so they are not readily visible. The patch must be textured with a texture consistent with the rest of the surface being patched. All nail heads must be set and spackled. Joints must be taped and covered with a joint compound. Spackled nail heads and tape joints must be sanded smooth and all dust removed prior to painting. Exterior surfaces must be spackled with exterior grade compounds.

iii. TEXTURE ONLY - WALLS

The Contractor shall prepare the wall by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply a texture type material. If any other walls within that room are textured, the texture material shall closely match the texture of any other existing textured walls in that room. The minimum assignment for this requirement will be one room within a unit.

iv. TEXTURE ONLY - CEILING

The Contractor shall prepare the ceiling by filling and sanding any small holes or cracks with a suitable "non-shrinking" material. After preparatory work, the Contractor shall furnish and apply an "acoustic" type texture. The minimum assignment for this requirement will be one room within a unit.

v. PAINT EXTERIOR TRIM

Apply a high quality exterior grade latex base paint that matches as closely as possible the existing color on the exterior trim of the property, or a color as specified by the COR. The trim is to be scraped, sanded, filled, and primed with a latex base primer, prior to painting. The Contractor should plan on extensive preparatory work prior to painting. The specifications for exterior paint apply, unless otherwise specified.

vi. PLASTER

Repair any damaged interior or exterior plaster as directed by the COR. The plaster material shall be of a similar material that matches as closely as possible the existing plaster in texture and color.

vii. STUCCO

Repair any damaged stucco and remove any loose stucco before applying paint.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.2

WINDOW FILM STANDARDS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to install government furnished window film.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

a. All building exterior windows must provide protection against the fragmentation hazard; all windows must be treated with shatter-resistant window film (SRWF). This requirement is met by an application of 4 mil (.004 inch, or 0.1 mm) thick Mylar film on the interior surface of window glazing. Prior to procurement, it must be demonstrated that the window film meets several DOS-recognized specifications. These specifications are based on current industry standards, and require that manufacturers submit testing certification results for approval. For example, if a manufacturer complies with the test criteria using a film thickness other than 4 mil, as verified by DS/PSP/PSD, then that film may be substituted. Films manufactured outside the U.S. are available, and acceptable provided they meet all DOS standards.

b. All shatter-resistant window films must meet the following criteria:

1. Thickness = four (4) mil (.004 in. or 0.1 mm)

2. Testing by one of the following methods:

i. ANSI Z97.1-1984 (U.S.)

ii. BS-6206, Class “A” (British)

iii. DIN-52-337 (German)

iv. AS2208, Class “A” (Australian)

NOTE: Products tested under the British and Australian standards which receive a class “B” or “C” rating are acceptable if film breakage did occur during the test.

c. Fire Rating: ASTM designation E-84, “Standard Method of Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials.” Must achieve flame spread rating: NFPA class “A,” or UBC class “I.”

d. Film should demonstrate less than 10% haze after 100 cycles with an abrasion wheel during the Taber abrasion test, ASTM D-1044.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.3

WINDOW GRILLS NON-SAFE AREA STANDARDS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to complete the task order.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

a. The forced entry window grilles shall be locally fabricated and installed on the interior or the exterior of the window opening.

b. Exterior surface mounted grilles must be designed such that they do not provide a convenient ladder (i.e. are anti-scaling).

c. All grille designs must be based on the following criteria:

1. Minimum solid bar diameter: 14 mm round or square bars

2. Horizontal spacing (vertical members): 100 mm on center o.c. (maximum)

3. Vertical spacing (horizontal members): 600 mm o.c. (maximum)

4. Horizontal members shall be on the inner side of the structure unless otherwise indicated

5. All horizontal and vertical members shall overlap the frame 50 mm (minimum)

6. All security grille work shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent a solid 4” sphere from passing through the structure at any point.

d. Grille frame must be based on the following criteria:

a. Continuous 60 x 60 x 4 mm steel angle

b. Corners shall be miter cut with continuous weld joints

e. Forced entry window grille frames shall be anchored to the surrounding structural members using the following methods:

1. Frame anchor points shall be 50 mm (minimum) from any edge of the structural opening.

2. Reinforced concrete - 10 x 90 mm (minimum) drop-in expansion anchors, 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

3. Steel - 10 mm – 1.5 x 25 mm socket head cap screws at 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

4. Masonry option 1 – Preferred method for recessed mounting; Manufacturer recommended anchor system 10 mm – 1.5 x 150 mm (minimum) at 250 mm o.c. (maximum)

5. Masonry option 2 – Preferred method for surface mounting; through bolted 10mm x 1.5 (minimum) with 50 mm diameter x 2 mm thick (minimum) washer on the inside at 250 mm o.c. (maximum) nuts shall be on the interior and welded to the bolt shaft

6. Anchor/bolt heads should be welded to the frame.

7. Any anchoring method not listed above must be approved by the COR on a case by case basis

f. Consideration should be given to the fact that grilles may provide a platform which can be used to access windows and/or balconies located above the grilles. Where this situation exists:

1. Reduce the spacing of the vertical bars

2. Recess the grilles in the window opening

3. Install the grilles inside the window.

g. Refer to drawings in section J for grille basic fabrication.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.4

WINDOW GRILLS SAFE AREA STANDARDS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to complete the task order.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

a. The forced entry window grilles shall be locally fabricated and installed on the interior or the exterior of the window opening.

b. Exterior surface mounted grilles must be designed such that they do not provide a convenient ladder (i.e. are anti-scaling).

c. All grille designs must be based on the following criteria:

(1) Minimum solid bar diameter: 20 mm round or square bars

(2) Horizontal spacing (vertical members): 100 mm on center o.c. (maximum)

(3) Vertical spacing (horizontal members): 600 mm o.c. (maximum)

(4) Horizontal members shall be on the inner side of the structure unless otherwise indicated

(5) All horizontal and vertical members shall overlap the frame 50 mm (minimum)

(6) All security grille work shall be constructed in such a way as to prevent a solid 100 mm sphere from passing through the structure at any point.

d. Grille frame must be based on the following criteria:

a. Continuous 60 x 60 x 4 mm steel angle

b. Corners shall be miter cut with continuous weld joints

e. Forced entry window grille frames shall be anchored to the surrounding structural members using the following methods:

(1) Frame anchor points shall be 50 mm (minimum) from any edge of the structural opening.

(2) Reinforced concrete - 10 x 90 mm (minimum) drop-in expansion anchors, 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

(3) Steel - 10 mm – 1.5 x 25 mm socket head cap screws at 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

(4) Masonry option 1 – Preferred method for recessed mounting; Manufacturer recommended anchor system 10 mm – 1.5 x 150 mm (minimum) at 250 mm o.c. (maximum)

(5) Masonry option 2 – Preferred method for surface mounting; through bolted 10mm x 1.5 (minimum) with 50 mm diameter x 2 mm thick (minimum) washer on the inside at 250 mm o.c. (maximum) nuts shall be on the interior and welded to the bolt shaft

(6) Anchor/bolt heads should be welded to the frame.

(7) Any anchoring method not listed above must be approved by the COR on a case by case basis

f. Consideration should be given to the fact that grilles may provide a platform which can be used to access windows and/or balconies located above the grilles. Where this situation exists:

(1) Reduce the spacing of the vertical bars

(2) Recess the grilles in the window opening

(3) Install the grilles inside the window.

g. Refer to drawings in section J for grille basic fabrication.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.5

EMERGENCY EGRESS GRILLE GATE (EEGG) STANDARDS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to complete the task order.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

a. For fire and life safety purpose, every room below the fourth floor normally used for sleeping must have, in addition to the regular exit, at least one alternate exit. This exit shall not require the use of a key, tool, or special knowledge.

b. All emergency escape grille gate (EEGG) designs must be based on the following criteria:

1. Grille gates shall have the following minimum size standards: 1.85 meters square net clear opening (minimum), 650 mm clear height (minimum),, 540 mm clear width (minimum), the bottom sill of the gate shall be less than 1190 mm from finished floor (maximum).

2. Each Gate will have a minimum of two stainless steel hinges bolted (6 mm minimum) or welded to the grille. Hinge pins shall be a minimum of 6mm diameter. Roughly, one hinge is needed for each 490 mm of gate height – e.g., three hinges needed for a 1500 mm high grille gate. All hinges shall have pins to prevent removal of the gate while it is closed even if the hinge pins are removed.

3. The EEGG shall be constructed with the same material specifications as the grill it is in.

4. The EEGG locking mechanism shall be approved by the COR prior to installation.

5. The EEGG locking mechanism shall be 1020 mm from any point accessible from the exterior through any wall penetration.

6. The EEGG locking mechanism shall not require the use of a key, tool or special knowledge.

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.6

EXTERIOR SECURITY AND SAFE HAVEN DOOR SPECIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to complete the task order.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

a. Any deviation from the standard must be approved in writing by the COR prior to any work.

b. All security door designs shall be based on the following criteria:

(1) Solid core wood door shall have single continuous 2 mm thick steel sheet on the interior leaf surface, covering the door leaf edge to edge in both dimensions; the steel sheet shall be through bolted with 2 mm bolt (minimum), with, the nut on the interior and welded to the bolt; through bolts shall be within 50 mm of the leaf edge, spaced 150 mm center to center (maximum); all burs and sharp edges shall be removed.

(2) Metal doors shall have a minimum steel thickness of 2 mm continuous leaf surface.

(3) Any out-swing security doors must be approved by the COR

(4) Door hinges shall have pins to prevent the door leaf from being removed even with the hinge pins are removed.

(5) Doors will have a minimum of two stainless steel hinges bolted or welded to the door and frame. Hinge pins shall be a minimum of 6mm diameter. Roughly, one hinge is needed for each 490 mm of door height – e.g., three hinges needed for a 1500 mm high door.

(6) All exterior and safe haven doors shall have a wide angle viewer installed within 1410 – 1570 mm from the finished floor and within 50 mm of the door leaf center.

c. Door locking devices shall be based on the following criteria:

(1) All exterior and safe haven doors shall have two slide bolt locks (minimum) which can be in the horizontal or vertical orientation; one shall be placed within 100 mm (maximum) of the upper non-hinged corner of the door leaf; one shall be within 100 mm (maximum) of the lower non-hinged corner of the door leaf; if appropriate a third slide bolt shall be installed on the non-hinged side of the door within 200mm of the center of the door leaf top and bottom corner.

(2) All slide bolts shall be 12 mm diameter steel (minimum); all associated mounting hardware shall be 4 mm thick steel (minimum); all mounting hardware shall be welded to the door.

(3) All slide bolt anchor points shall be 50 mm (minimum) overlapping the door frame itself; or 50 mm (minimum) penetration into the surrounding structural material (excluding wood frames or sub-frames).

(4) Keyed deadbolts that are mortise or rim mounted and do not have handles to open or close the door. Mortise deadbolts are used as the primary lock on the door. A mortise deadbolt (sometimes referred to as a cylinder deadbolt) should possess a solid metal bolt with at least a 50 mm of overlap of the frame or penetration into the surrounding structural material.

(5) If the door has any structural penetrations within 1020 mm of the deadbolt, the lock must be a double cylinder lock (Keyed on both sides).

d. The door frame shall be based on the following criteria:

(1) All steel shall be 4 mm thickness material (minimum)

(2) All corners shall be mitered with continuous weld joints

(3) Surface mounted door frames shall extend beyond the door rough opening 110 mm (minimum) to allow for anchoring to structural material in the surrounding wall.

e. Exterior door frames shall be anchored to the surrounding structural members using the following methods:

(1) Frame anchor points shall be 50 mm (minimum) from any edge of the structural opening.

(2) Reinforced concrete - 10 x 90 mm (minimum) drop-in expansion anchors, 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

(3) Steel - 10 mm – 1.5 x 25 mm socket head cap screws at 125 mm o.c. (maximum)

(4) Masonry option 1 – Preferred method for recessed mounting; Manufacturer recommended anchor system 10 mm – 1.5 x 150 mm (minimum) at 250 mm o.c. (maximum)

(5) Masonry option 2 – Preferred method for surface mounting; through bolted 10mm x 1.5 (minimum) with 50 mm diameter x 2 mm thick (minimum) washer on the inside at 250 mm o.c. (maximum) nuts shall be on the interior and welded to the bolt shaft

(6) Anchor/bolt heads should be welded to the frame.

(7) Any anchoring method not listed above must be approved by the COR on a case by case basis

The Contractor is responsible for any damage caused during the execution of this contract.

C.2.7

EXTERIOR SECURITY LIGHTING

The Contractor shall complete the following requirements and the checklist in Section J, Exhibit 4. The Contractor shall acquire and have on site all manufacturers’ technical information, Material Safety Data Sheets, label analysis, and application instructions for all material, prior to starting work. The Contractor shall furnish all equipment and materials required to complete the task order.

The Contractor shall report immediately and provide a list of deficiencies or damage to any item or area to be inspected, cleaned, or serviced to the COR prior to starting work. No work, service, or repairs resulting in additional cost to the government shall be conducted without a task order from the COR.

h. The Contractor shall inspect and install security lighting to provide the recommended illumination in the following areas:

1. Building exterior surfaces (i.e. walls)

a. The level of illumination should be .37 footcandles (fc) or 4.0 lux (lx)

b. Lighting should reach to a minimum of 2.45 meters in height

2. Areas between the residential building and the area perimeter which includes storage areas, the parking lot, walkways and open areas

a. Parking lot – the level of illumination should be .18 fc (2.0 lx)

b. Walkways – the level of illumination should be .18 fc (2.0 lx)

c. Open areas – the level of illumination should be .05 fc (0.5 lx)

d. Storage areas – the level of illumination should be .09 fc (1.0 lx)

3. Perimeter areas which includes fence lines and roadway entrances

a. Compound entrance – the level of illumination should be .92 fc (10.0 lx)

b. Inside perimeter – the level of illumination should be .37 fc (4.0 lx)

c. Fence or wall line – the level of illumination should be .1 fc or (1.1 lx)

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