JOC SOW_FORT IRWIN_20240117.pdf

Statement of Work

Job Order Contracting (JOC)

(Date 25 July 2023 as of 17 January 2024)

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Table of Contents

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION …………………………………………………………1

1.1 Scope……………………………………………………………………………….1

1.2 Technical Specifications and Unit Price Book (UPB)………………………….2

1.3 Job Order Contract Unit Price Book (UPB)……………………………………..2

1.4 The UPB……………………………………………………………………………2

1.5 Abbreviations………………………………………………………………………2

1.6 Contractor Responsibility…………………………………………………………2

1.7 Phase-In and Phase-Out…………………………………………………………3

2.0 AREA BACKGROUND INFORMATION…………………………………………….3

2.1 Location ..………………………………………………………………………….3

2.2 Climatic Conditions...……………………………………………………………..3

3.0 DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS ..…………………………………………….3

4.0 MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL ………………………………………………..4

4.1 General …………………………………………………………………………….4

4.2 Personnel ………………………………………………………………………….4

4.3 Contractor In-House Workforce …………………………………………………4

4.4 Contractor Employee Compliance ………………………………………………4

4.5 Conduct of Personnel …………………………………………………………….4

4.6 Contractor Hiring Restrictions……………………………………………………4

4.7 Key Personnel …………………………………………………………………….5

4.8 Planner/Estimators ……………………………………………………………….5

4.9 Equipment Operators …………………………………………………………….5

4.10 Quality Control (QC) Representative…………………………………………..5

4.11 Identification of Employee ……………………………………………………...5

5.0 CONTINGENCIES …………………………………………………………………….5

6.0 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL ……………………………………………...6

6.1 Quality Control (QC) ……………………………………………………………...6

6.2 Quality Control Program …………………………………………………………6

6.3 Proposed Test Methods ………………………………………………………….6

6.4 Quality Control Files ……………………………………………………………...7

6.5 Quality Control Reports ………………………………………………………….7

6.6 Acceptability ……………………………………………………………………….7

6.7 Performance Evaluation Meetings ……………………………………………...7

7.0 INSTALLATION CLOSURES ………………………………………………………..7

8.0 HOURS OF OPERATIONS ………………………………………………………….8

9.0 FEDERAL HOLIDAYS ………………………………………………………………..8

10.0 KEY CONTROL ……………………………………………………………………….8

11.0 INTERFACES ………………………………………………………………………….9

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11.1 Restricted Areas …………………………………………………………………9

11.2 Secure Areas …………………………………………………………………….9

11.3 Security …………………………………………………………………………..9

11.4 Administrative Office Areas …………………………………………………….9

12.0 REPORTS ……………………………………………………………………………10

12.1 Safety Requirements and Reports …………………………………………..10

12.2 Damage Reports ……………………………………………………………….10

12.3 Accident Reporting …………………………………………………………….10

13.0 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES …………………10

13.1 Utilities ………………………………………………………………………….10

13.2 Fire Protection ………………………………………………………………….11

13.3 Emergency Medical Service ………………………………………………….11

13.4 Parking ………………………………………………………………………….11

14.0 CONTRACTOR -FURNISHED PROPERTY, ITEMS, AND SERVICES ………11

14.1 Property …………………………………………………………………………11

14.2 Facilities/Utilities ……………………………………………………………….11

14.3 Telephone Services ……………………………………………………………12

14.4 Contractor-Furnished Software ………………………………………………12

15.0 PRIMARY JOBS …………………………………………………………………….12

15.1 Job Order Management ………………………………………………………12

15.2 Supervision……………………………………………………………………..12

15.3 Sanitation and Cleanliness ……………………………………………………13

15.4 Utility Location ………………………………………………………………….13

15.5 Digging Permits ………………………………………………………………..13

15.6 Permits ………………………………………………………………………….13

15.7 Work Coordination …………………………………………………………….13

15.8 Schedules ………………………………………………………………………13

15.9 Unauthorized Instructions from Government Personnel ………………….14

15.10 Problems with Contract Performance ……………………………………..15

15.11 Task Order Work Files ……………………………………………………….15

15.12 Manufacturer's Manuals …………………………………………………….15

15.13 Warranty Program ……………………………………………………………15

15.14 Liquidated Damage ………………………………………………………….16

15.15 Conflicts ……………………………………………………………………….16

15.16 Provision of Material and Supplies …………………………………………16

15.17 Salvage ……………………………………………………………………….16

15.18 Scheduled System Outages ………………………………………………..16

16.0 ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES ……………………………………………………16

16.1 General ………………………………………………………………………….16

16.2 Handling Hazardous or Toxic Material ………………………………………16

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16.3 Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB) ……………………………………………...17

16.4 Requirements …………………………………………………………………..17

16.5 Asbestos ………………………………………………………………………..18

16.6 Regulations ……………………………………………………………………..18

16.7 Signs …………………………………………………………………………….18

16.8 Disposal …………………………………………………………………………18

16.9 Removal ………………………………………………………………………...19

16.10 Training Requirements ………………………………………………………19

16.11 Pesticides and Herbicides …………………………………………………..19

16.12 Disposal ……………………………………………………………………….19

16.13 Regulations/Laws …………………………………………………………….19

16.14 Compliance Requirements ………………………………………………….20

16.15 Citations ……………………………………………………………………….20

16.16 Oil and Pollutants …………………………………………………………….20

16.17 Inspection by Regulatory Agencies ………………………………………...20

16.18 Chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) ………………………………………………..20

16.19 Transportation of Hazardous Materials and Hazardous Wastes ……….20

16.20 Emergency Response Capabilities ………………………………………..21

16.21 Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) ……………………………………..21

CONTRACT DESCRIPTION

This is a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) Indefinite Delivery-Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Job Order Contracting (JOC) contract for construction work as defined under the North American Classification System (NAICS) 236220 – Commercial and Institutional Building Construction: Located at US Army Fort Irwin, California, and satellite installations in the following seven zones, all within San Bernardino County: 1) Zone One: Cantonment Area, Recreation Area and Ammunition Supply Point Complex. 2) Zone Two: Extends a radius of 15 miles outside of Zone One. 3) Zone Three: Extends a radius of 30 miles outside of Zone Two. 4) Consists of all work at Yermo (24 Miles from Fort Irwin). 5) Consists of all work at Daggett (39 miles from Fort Irwin). 6) Consists of all work at the Southern California Logistical Airport (80 miles from Fort Irwin). 7) Consists of all work at the Barstow Outreach Center (40 miles from Fort Irwin).

1.1. Scope

The Contractor shall provide all materials, supplies, job site supervision, labor, construction equipment, required safety equipment, barricades both lighted and unlighted, except that specified as Government furnished, to repair, construct real property facilities and provide related work as specified, at Fort Irwin, CA, and satellite installations in the following seven zones: 1) Zone One: Cantonment Area, Recreation Area and Ammunition Supply Point Complex. 2) Zone Two: Extends a radius of 15 miles outside of Zone One. 3) Zone Three: Extends a radius of 30 miles outside of Zone Two. 4) Consists of all work at Yermo (24 Miles from Fort Irwin). 5) Consists of all work at Daggett (39 miles from Fort Irwin). 6) Consists of all work at the Southern California Logistical Airport (80 miles from Fort Irwin). 7) Consists of all work at the Barstow Outreach Center (40 miles from Fort Irwin). All work performed by the Contractor shall be in strict accordance with all the terms, clauses, conditions, general and special contract requirements, specifications, attachments, etc., contained herein or incorporated by reference. In addition, the Contractor shall furnish ancillary professional engineering services in cases where required per the line item in the Unit Price Book (UPB) and shall provide as-built drawings which conform to the Directorate of Public Work’s (DPWs) currently utilized electronic computer aided drafting and design (CADD) software. All work performed by the Contractor shall be in strict accordance with current, published industry and trade organization standards, and adopted building and National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) codes and standards, and shall conform to the latest criteria guidance of the latest industry trade publications in accomplishing all work. All work performed by the Contractor shall also be in strict accordance with Fort Irwin requirements. As new standards and codes are published, they will become the mandatory reference criteria incorporated, and control subsequent work performed under this contract, without requirement of further notice or negotiation. As needs arise for performance under the terms of this contract, the Government will notify the Contractor, verbally and/or in writing, of the requirement and establish a time for a joint site visit. At a time agreed upon, the Contractor and the designated Government representative shall visit the proposed work site to further define the scope of the requirement. The Contractor and the Government will jointly define the work area and major work items to accomplish the required scope of work: measurements shall be taken, rough sketches made, facility access taken into consideration, estimates made of the performance period, and other special conditions shall be discussed. These scoping details shall be refined and agreed to prior to the issuance of any task order.

The Contractor shall then prepare a cost proposal for accomplishment of the work which shall consist of an itemized listing of all proposed work elements, items of equipment to be installed, quantities of expendable items, prices, total proposed cost, and all supporting documentation (catalog cuts, supplier quotes, price lists, etc.) as outlined in the Scope of Work. The approved UPB cost data and associated software shall be utilized to produce the cost proposal. The cost proposal should be presented on the Contractor’s letterhead or proprietary format with signature blocks for review by the Government’s representative and Contracting Officer. All pricing documents submitted must contain the marking “CUI” for Controlled Unclassified Information. Upon the Government’s request, the Contractor must be prepared to provide a detailed breakdown of its proposal to include all pricing documentation to demonstrate that it is fair and reasonable.

1.2. Technical Specifications and Unit Price Book.

In addition to specific Task Order requirements, all work shall be accomplished in accordance with the following documents enclosed as attachments of this solicitation/contract:

1.3. Job Order Contract Unit Price Book (UPB).

1.4. The UPB

a. Contains pricing information for the description of work to be accomplished and for the unit of measure specified. Project drawings, Site Visit Memorandum, Scopes of Work and other letters, and the Contractor’s proposal will be used to establish the requirements of the Task Order. The Contractor shall execute all line items contained in the Contractor's proposal on a Task Order.

b. Contains unit pricing data to be used by the Contractor in development of price proposals for each job order. The pricing data is presented as basic items and as price adjustment modifiers to the basic item.

1.5. Abbreviations

A list of abbreviations to be used in the UPB.

1.6. Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include all Contractor planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to provide work as specified.

The work shall be conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, or directives, to include applicable documents listed. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets critical reliability rates or tolerances specified or included in applicable referenced documents. The Contractor shall perform all related Contractor administrative services necessary to perform the work, to include, but not be limited to, the following: supply, quality control, Contractor financial control, maintenance of accurate and complete records, files, libraries of documents to include Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, technical manuals, and manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. The Contractor shall provide related services such as formatting data for automated systems inputs and data base maintenance, preparing and providing required reports, compiling historical data, performing administrative activities, and submitting necessary information as specified.

The Contractor shall be responsible for making an onsite review of the site where the work is to be performed, prior to the start of any work, list any damaged areas and turn them into the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), so as to preclude any responsibility for damages present that are not a result of the Statement of Work (SOW) required in the Job Order. Any other damages found after the work is completed will be investigated by the COR. If caused by the Contractor, damages shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

1.7. Phase-In and Phase-Out

During Phase-In, the Contractor will be allotted 30 calendar days for mobilization. The Contractor shall commence all operations required by the contract as of the first day of the contract period, day 31. Therefore, on the initial day of performance, the Contractor shall provide a work force which is fully qualified and capable of performing all work required under this contract. Prior to contract start date, the Contracting Officer will provide to key Contractor management and supervisory personnel, an orientation to properly familiarize the Contractor and Contractor's key personnel with the installation facilities and pertinent regulations. During Phase-Out, the Contractor shall identify all actions to close out accounting records, terminate subcontracts, lease agreements, etc., for a smooth transition of contracted operations.

2.0. AREA BACKGROUND INFORMATION

2.1. Location

Fort Irwin is located in the Mojave Desert of California, approximately 70 miles North of Victorville, California.

2.2. Climatic Conditions

Fort Irwin has a fairly short cold and windy winter and a long hot summer due to its geographical position, topography, and prevailing winds. The average frost-free period is 257 days extending from 7 March to 15 November. Periods of dry weather and excessive rainfall do occur. The precipitation is generally minimal and well distributed, and snowfall is rare.

3.0. DIRECTORATE OF PUBLIC WORKS

The DPW acts as the Garrison Commander's installation principal staff officer for all matters pertaining to facilities engineering activities. This directorate plans, programs, prioritizes and coordinates all facilities engineering and activities, including Real Property Maintenance Activities (RPMA), and Master Planning.

4.0. MANAGEMENT AND PERSONNEL

4.1. General

The Contractor shall provide a qualified Project Manager who is readily available to the COR, except on Federal Government holidays, during the hours 0700 to 1600, Monday through Friday. The Contractor shall designate a Project Manager and provide written notice of such designation to and approved by the Contracting Officer. The Project Manager shall conduct overall management coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under the contract. A Contractor employee shall be designated to act for the Project Manager when work is being performed at hours other than those listed above, or during the Project Manager's absence. The Contractor shall provide written, 48-hour advance notice of such designation, to be approved by the Contracting Officer. The Project Manager, and any individuals designated, shall have full authority to bind the Contractor contractually for prompt action on matters pertaining to execution of the contract. The Project Manager and any individuals designated shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language. A current copy of the Management Plan shall be provided to the COR on the contract start date and thereafter as changes occur, at a minimum annually. The plan shall be implemented on the contract start date. As a minimum, the plan shall include management of all resources, i.e., equipment and staffing plan.

4.2. Personnel

The Contractor shall provide necessary personnel to accomplish all contract work within specified time frames. All personnel shall be legal residents of the United States. The Contractor shall submit, within five (5) calendar days of contract award, in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR, a current copy of an organization chart and identify personnel proposed to perform the contract requirements and any changes within five

(5) working days of the change.

4.3. Contractor In-House Workforce

The Contractor shall perform on the site, and with its own in-house workforce, work equivalent to at least fifteen (15%) percent of the total amount of work to be performed under the contract.

4.4. Contractor Employee Compliance

The Contractor shall ensure that Contractor employees observe and comply with all local installation and higher headquarters' policies, regulations, and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, traffic, parking, and possession of firearms or other lethal weapons.

4.5. Conduct of Personnel

The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. The removal of such a person shall not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to provide personnel to perform adequate and timely service.

4.6. Contractor Hiring Restrictions

The Contractor shall not hire current or former Government employees whose employment would result in a conflict with the Joint Ethics Regulation.

4.7. Key Personnel

The Contractor shall submit, within five (5) calendar days of contract award, in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR, the individual(s) tasked as key personnel who will execute the work that may be awarded under this contract and provide a summary of the minimum acceptable qualifications and experience. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted to (in writing) and approved by the Contracting Officer within five (5) working days of the change.

4.8. Planner/Estimators

Contractor planner/estimators who accomplish job cost estimates for indefinite quantity work shall use the Unit Price Book (UPB) Estimating procedures.

4.9. Equipment Operators

The Contractor shall maintain records of licenses of Contractor personnel operating any construction equipment/vehicles to verify and document operator qualification to use the equipment/vehicles. The Government has the right to review these records at any time.

4.10. Quality Control (QC) Representative

The Contractor shall identify a QC representative for this contract. The individual(s) shall have a minimum of five years performing QC efforts in a contract environment.

Within five (5) working days of contract award, the Contractor shall provide, in writing to the Contracting Officer and COR, the individual(s) tasked as the QC Representative with a summary of the minimum acceptable qualifications and experience. Any changes to the working status of the QC representative shall be transmitted to (in writing) and approved by the Contracting Officer within five (5) working days of the change.

4.11. Identification of Employees

The Contractor will require each employee an identification badge, approximately 2-1/2" x 3-1/2". The badge shall include, as a minimum, the person's name, photograph, and the Contractor's company name and location of work (i.e., Fort Irwin). The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel wear the badge on the left front chest of the outermost garment at all times when performing work under this contract. This requirement shall apply to all subcontractor employees if the subcontractors' work will exceed a 30-calendar day period. Subcontractors working at Fort Irwin for less than 30 days shall wear an identification badge meeting the aforementioned specifications except that the location of work (Fort Irwin) will not be required on the badge.

5.0. CONTINGENCIES

Sudden or unusual events could result in a great impact upon Contractor performance and contract requirements. In the event that unusual conditions develop, the Contractor shall continue, and expand performance if necessary. In all cases, the Contractor shall assume that the Army cannot provide any supplemental forces and continue to need the same or additional performance under contract, which the Contractor shall be required to meet. Examples of such events include:

• A sudden build-up of military forces that increases contract requirements.

• A natural disaster.

• Special circumstances identified by the Contracting Officer.

6.0. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

6.1. Quality Control (QC)

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a quality control program that has been reviewed/accepted by the Government for compliance with contract specifications and the "INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION" clause, Section E. The Contractor shall submit, in writing, to the Contracting Officer a draft copy of the QC Plan within five (5) working days of contract award. The final QC Plan shall be submitted to and approved by the Contracting Officer within twenty (20) working days of contract award, and changes/revisions as made. All work shall conform to the referenced Clauses, Technical Specifications and Manufacturers Recommendations, when there is a question, the most stringent shall apply.

6.2. Quality Control Program

The Contractor's Quality Control Plan shall include a separate section that addresses the Contractor's proposed method of managing quality of Individual Job Order work.

The program shall address the following:

a. The Quality Control Plan shall address a quality control inspection program covering all general and specific jobs included in the contract. It shall specify the manner in which inspections are to be conducted.

b. The names and minimum acceptable qualifications of individuals tasked to perform inspections and the extent of their authority shall be included in the Quality Control Plan.

Their functional role shall be depicted in an organization chart. No lead person or first line supervisor shall be considered a Quality Control Inspector.

6.3. Proposed Test Methods

a. Method of identifying potential deficiencies in the quality of work to be performed, before the level of performance becomes unacceptable.

b. Method of documenting and enforcing quality control operations of both prime and any subcontractor work, including inspection and testing.

c. Key control as required by paragraph 10.0.

d. Special safety equipment/clothing required. The Contractor shall provide all supplies, tools, and clothing (including personal protective clothing and equipment for

Contractor employees when required by OSHA regulations, 29 CFR 1910, SUBPART I) to meet the terms of the contract.

e. Detailed specifics as to how the Contractor will ensure that all personnel take required safety precautions when working with steam, chemicals, electricity, vehicles, power tools, welding equipment, etc., and when entering or working in confined spaces.

6.4. Quality Control Files

The Contractor shall maintain a file of all inspections or tests conducted by the Contractor, to include any corrective actions taken. This file shall be subject to Government review at the Contracting Officer's or designated representative’s discretion during the contract term.

6.5. Quality Control Reports

The Contractor shall submit a weekly Quality Control Report for each Task Order to the DPW by 1000 hours on the first working day of the following week. The report shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer for review and approval as part of the Contractor's quality control program.

6.6. Acceptability

a. The work and any construction performed shall be accepted only when it is in full compliance with the contract specifications, applicable Clauses, and the Scope of Work.

b. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer and COR, or designated representative, in writing of any proposed change to the QC program. No change shall be implemented prior to review and approval of the change by the Contracting Officer, or designated representative.

c. Quality Control Program Acceptance: The Contractor’s QC program shall be subject to Government review and acceptance throughout the term of the contract.

6.7. Performance Evaluation Meetings

The Project Manager and a Contractor’s QC Representative shall meet with the COR weekly for the term of this contract.

7.0. INSTALLATION CLOSURES

When an unforeseen installation closure occurs on a regularly scheduled day of work, the Government will have the following options:

a. Reschedule the work to be performed the following day unless the following day is a Saturday, Sunday, or a legal public holiday and routine work is not scheduled for that day.

b. Reschedule the work on any day mutually agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor.

c. No additional payments will be due the Contractor for unscheduled closures.

Additional time to accomplish the job order will be granted to coincide with the days of installation closure.

8.0. HOURS OF OPERATION

All work shall be accomplished during normal duty hours from 0700 to 1600 hours, Monday through Friday (excluding Federal Government holidays), or as otherwise specified by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also perform work outside of normal working hours as directed by the Contracting Officer.

9.0. FEDERAL HOLIDAYS

Except as otherwise specified, routine work shall not be scheduled on holidays or holidays observed in lieu thereof. Federal Government holidays are:

New Years Day 1st day of January Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday 3rd Monday of January Washington’s Birthday 3rd Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19th day of June Independence Day 4th day of July Labor Day 1st Monday of September Columbus Day 2nd Monday of October Veterans Day 11th day of November Thanksgiving Day 4th Thursday of November Christmas Day 25th day of December

When one of the above designated federal holidays falls on a Sunday, the following Monday will be observed as a federal holiday. When a federal holiday falls on a Saturday, the proceeding Friday is observed as a federal holiday.

10.0. KEY CONTROL

The Contractor shall establish a control system to ensure that no keys issued to the Contractor by the Government are lost, misplaced, or used by unauthorized persons.

Government keys shall not be duplicated by the Contractor without the Contracting Officer’s or their designated representative’s authorization. Procedures developed to control Government keys shall be included in the Contractor's Quality Control Plan. The Contractor shall comply with FM 3-19.30 and AR’s 190-13 and 190-51, applicable to key and lock control.

a. The Contractor shall reimburse the Government for replacement of locks or for re-keying required as a result of the Contractor losing a key. In the event a master key is lost or found to have been duplicated, all locks and keys for that system shall be replaced and the total cost charged against the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall report to the COR, or their designated representative, any occurrence of a lost key within one hour of discovery of the loss.

c. The Contractor shall prohibit the use of Government issued keys by any person other than authorized Contractor employees. The Contractor shall not permit entrance to locked areas of any person other than Contractor personnel engaged in the performance of work in those areas, or personnel assigned to the activity where the Contractor is performing work, without written authorization by the Contracting Officer, or their designated representative. The Contracting Officer and their designated representative shall have access to any Contractor controlled point providing entry to any Government owned property.

11.0. INTERFACES

11.1. Restricted Areas

Certain buildings and other facilities are "restricted" to the general public. Contractor personnel shall not enter any "restricted" facilities without specific permission from the COR. The Contractor shall comply with restricted area procedures and instructions.

Contractor personnel working in restricted areas such as computer rooms shall be required to sign in and out and state the nature of business at the entrance desk. All work in restricted areas shall be coordinated with the respective area Security Officer through the COR.

11.2. Secure Areas

Portions of the work under the contract are performed in secure areas. In these cases, the Contractors will be escorted by the activity or Government personnel and adequate security measures will be established, maintained, and monitored by the appropriate Government personnel. A 48-hour advance notice to the activity shall be required when the Contractor needs an escort, except in emergency or urgent work.

11.3. Security

At all times during the performance of work within a facility, the Contractor and his or her employees shall remain cognizant of the security restrictions existing within the facility. The Contractor’s employees shall ensure that any doors, windows, or access panels which may have been opened for them during the course of the work period are secured at the end of the day. Circumstances which appear unusual, unhealthy, or otherwise hazardous shall be reported to the COR immediately.

11.4. Administrative Office Areas.

Government personnel will be working in office areas during working hours. Contractor work shall not unduly interfere with Government work in the area. In the event a Government building supervisor so requests, the Contractor shall temporarily cease work in the area and report the instructions, to include name of the Government person involved, to the COR, or their designated representative, immediately by the most expedient means.

12.0. REPORTS

12.1. Safety Requirements and Reports

All work shall be conducted in a safe manner and shall comply with OSHA and the Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM-385-1-1). If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly with safety requirements, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to any such order shall be made the subject of a claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for enforcement of all safety requirements, to include Contractor and subcontractor personnel.

12.2. Damage Reports

In all instances where Government property or equipment is damaged by the Contractor's employees, the Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the COR or their designated representative, within four hours of occurrence. A completed typed original plus one copy of DA FORM 3975 (MP Report Form) shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer and COR, or their designated representative, within five calendar days of occurrence, explaining the circumstances of the accident and the extent of damage. The Contractor shall be responsible for costs to repair or replace damaged property.

12.3. Accident Reporting

The Contractor shall comply with OSHA and AR 385-40 for record keeping and reporting of all accidents resulting in death, injury, occupational disease, or adverse environmental impact. The Contractor shall provide a verbal report to the COR, or their designated representative, within four hours of each such occurrence. A completed typed original plus one copy of DA FORM 3975 shall be delivered to the Contracting Officer and COR, or their designated representative, within five calendar days of occurrence, whenever an accident involving personal injury or government owned vehicles occurs.

13.0. GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY AND SERVICES

13.1. Utilities

All reasonable quantities of water and electric power required by the Contractor at the work sites shall be furnished by the Government at no cost. All temporary extensions and connections shall be coordinated with the respective utility company and installed and removed by the Contractor at their own expense prior to final acceptance of the work being performed. All final connections/disconnections to the existing electrical utility system are to be approved by the Government and the respective utility prior to accomplishment. They shall be removed in a manner acceptable to the COR and the respective utility. In the event no utilities are available at the work site, the Contractor shall furnish their own utilities to perform the work at no additional cost to the Government.

13.2. Fire Protection

The Government will provide 24-hour fire protection services from the Fire Stations to the work sites. The Contractor is responsible to establish fire protection services for the Contractor’s off-post office. Current emergency telephone numbers will be provided to the Contractor prior to contract start.

13.3. Emergency Medical Service

Medical services for the Contractor's personnel are the responsibility of the Contractor.

13.4. Parking

Subject to availability, Contractor employees will be provided parking space for Contractor use. The Contractor shall comply with the post parking regulations. The COR, or their designated representative, may designate other spaces if such spaces are available.

14.0. CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED PROPERTY, ITEMS, AND SERVICES

14.1. Property

The Contractor shall furnish all vehicles, equipment, fuel, supplies, fax machine, computers, and peripheral equipment (including printers and computers with interface cards) and materials, except that specified as Government furnished, to accomplish all required services. The Contractor furnished vehicles and equipment shall be identified as Contractor property. All vehicles and equipment shall be in an operable condition and meet all local, State of California, and Federal safety requirements, and requirements of 4D CFR 243, dated 13 February 1976.

a. Unserviceable Contractor Equipment Contractor furnished equipment or items, inoperable or unserviceable for whatever reason, including failure to meet Federal, State, or Local safety requirements, shall be removed from the installation within 24 hours after failure.

14.2. Facilities/Utilities

The Government will furnish and make available to the Contractor, an area to set up their facilities. The Contractor will be allowed to furnish and place a temporary building/structure as approved by the Contracting Officer within the provided area for use as an on-post office and storage facility at Fort Irwin during performance of this contract. The Contractor’s office, vehicles and supplies shall be located on post. The Contractor’s office shall be located within a four-mile radius of Fort Irwin’s engineering facility. The Contractor shall coordinate with the DPW for utility connections (water, sewer and electricity). Utilities under current business practices are provided by Fort Irwin Garrison. It is anticipated that a change in these business practices will occur thereby requiring the installation (by the government) of meters to current facilities. At which time, the occupants will be required to reimburse the Government based on actual usage of all utilities metered.

14.3. Telephone Services

The Government will not provide existing telephone service for operations under this contract. The Contractor shall provide a phone number listing to the COR as soon as service has been established.

14.4. Contractor-Furnished Software

The Contractor shall provide the proposal development software to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall be required to purchase e4Clicks Project Estimating Software, for use by Fort Irwin and the Contractor. The Contractor will coordinate with the Government for the installation process of the e4Clicks Project Estimating Software. The software will provide the user with an automated version of the UPB items and price information contained in the UPB. The software allows the user to select the desired UPB items and quantities from automated listings and based on these selections to total UPB costs for proposals. Refer to ATTACHMENT J6 JOC- Software Specifications for specific requirements.

15.0. PRIMARYJOBS

15.1. Job Order Management

The Contractor shall plan, program, coordinate, estimate, respond to Government schedule, and evaluate resources for work requests approved by the DPW for performance by the Contractor. All parties must be given the opportunity to participate in the development of the project, and to be made aware of any power outages, disruptions, work times, completion dates, and scheduling. The parties shall include the following departmental representatives from: Environmental, Post Safety, Fire Department, Occupational Health, User Agency, Prime Contractor, Government Project Manager, Airfield Safety if involved and Provost Marshal if traffic is involved. The Government reserves the right to add personnel to this list as deemed necessary by the

COR.

15.2. Supervision

The Contractor shall have a competent project manager or site superintendent with authority to provide sufficient labor, materials, and equipment in accordance with requirements of this contract and authorized to act on the Contractor's behalf. At minimum, the Contractor's representative shall be available during normal working hours and shall be physically available to the Contracting Officer or designated representative within three hours during normal working hours. Instruction given by the Contracting Officer or designated representative to the Contractor's representative shall be considered to have been given directly to the Contractor. The Contractor shall be responsible for quality control (i.e., the Contractor's inspection system) as required by FAR 52.246-12, Inspection of Construction clause of the contract.

15.3. Sanitation and Cleanliness

The Contractor shall maintain work sites and other areas utilized in the performance of this contract in a neat, clean, orderly, and sanitary condition. All debris shall be removed daily and as work is completed, and the premises shall be kept free at all times from accumulations of waste material and/or rubbish resulting from work performed under this contract. The work premise and Contractor’s area shall be subject to inspection by the Contracting Officer and designated representatives. The Contractor shall be responsible for correcting any violations cited.

15.4. Utility Location

The Contractor shall be required to obtain digging permits and is responsible for any damage to identified utilities.

15.5. Digging Permits

A Digging Permit may be required for individual Task Orders. Prior to the start of any work requiring excavation, a digging permit must be obtained. Mechanical digging shall not be permitted within three (3) feet of identified underground utilities. A Digging Permit Form may be obtained from the Engineering Plans and Service Branch, DPW, Building 385, Fort Irwin, California. The appropriate Project Manager within DPW will approve the request for a service order to be placed.

15.6. Permits

The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the Government, obtain all appointments, licenses, and permits required for performance of work and for complying with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws.

15.7. Work Coordination

The COR has the responsibility to coordinate Contractor access to facilities. The Contractor shall be responsible and shall pre-arrange and coordinate with the COR for access to facilities and the COR will provide appropriate assistance. The Contractor shall report to the COR, or their designated representative, instances where access could not be obtained to facilities because the customer/facility users failed to be available at the prearranged time. If work requires scheduled or unscheduled interruption, disconnect or cut-off of any utility to or within the facility, or that a facility be vacated, the Contractor shall take action (fourteen (14) work days in advance if interruption is scheduled) to (a) notify customers/facility users and the COR, (b) avoid damage to customer equipment, and (c) minimize disruption of the activity's operation.

15.8. Schedules

The Contractor shall schedule, control, and perform all work described herein in accordance with all terms and conditions contained in the contract.

a. The Contractor’s Job Order Proposal shall include the sequence of procedures in the scope of work and shall include the following: means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators and similar means of communications and the location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for Contractor’s employees.

b. Delivery of materials and equipment shall be made with a minimum of interference to Government operations and personnel.

c. The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or divisions, and confined to limited areas which shall be completed before work in other sections or divisions is begun.

d. The Contractor shall take all precautions to ensure that no damage will result from their operations to private or public property. All damages shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at no extra cost to the Government.

e. At the beginning of each working day, the Contractor shall notify the COR of the location(s) of the work the Contractor intends to accomplish that day.

f. A 24-hour written notice shall be given to the COR prior to conducting all tests. The Government may determine the location of the tests such as, but not limited to, asphalt, soils testing, or which batch of concrete or asphalt to perform tests on.

g. The COR shall be given 24 hour written notice of all work prior to concealment. For example: Pipes, wiring, reinforcement steel, wire mesh or any materials that are subject to specifications, inspection and approval or acceptance shall not be enclosed or covered over without the Government Inspector having been given the opportunity to inspect.

h. A project will be considered complete when all work is complete. The Government may choose, at their option, to accept a project as complete with a few minor superficial outstanding deficiencies remaining. The Contractor shall remain responsible for the completion of all work and the correction of all deficiencies, submittals, modifications, Operation and Maintenance (O&M) manuals and all other paperwork to be submitted and accepted. At least 10% of the total sum of each Task Order will be withheld until the project is complete and accepted.

15.9. Unauthorized Instructions from Government Personnel

a. The Contractor shall not accept any instructions issued by any person employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer, or the Contracting Officer’s Representative acting within the limits of their authority. Contracting Officer’s Representatives will be so designated in writing to the Contractor, at the time of award, and the scope of their authority will be set forth therein.

b. No information other than that which may be contained in an authorized modification to the purchase instrument duly issued by the Contracting Officer, or their designated representative, i.e., which may be received from any other person employed by the U.S.

Government, or otherwise, will be considered as grounds for deviation from any stipulation of this purchase instrument, referenced drawings and/or specifications.

15.10. Problems with Contract Performance

The Contractor shall report to the COR any circumstances which may affect the performance of contract work, unhealthy or hazardous conditions, or any delays or interference of work by employees of the Government. The Contractor shall report to the COR, the encounter of obstacles during the course of work that stand in the way of progress, and that must be removed to finish the job. The Contractor shall be responsible for making an onsite review of the area involved where the work is to be performed, and prior to the start of any work, list any damaged areas and turn them into the COR. Any subsequent damages found after the work is completed shall be corrected by the Contractor at no additional cost to the Government. Such reports shall be made as expeditiously as possible and not later than the close of business on the same day to the COR.

15.11. Task Order Work Files

The Contractor shall maintain individual files on each Task Order. The Contractor shall retain the working file on each Job Order for the duration of the contract period and shall make these files available for the Contracting Officer's review. All forms submitted shall be accurately filled out. The Contractor shall retain copies of any material receipts, Job Orders, sales slips, invoices, etc., relating to the individual project. The Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer access to the Contractor maintained files during the term of the contract.

15.12. Manufacturer's Manuals

The Contractor shall obtain two copies of the manufacturer’s manuals on all new equipment installed by the Contractor. The Contractor shall provide one copy to the Government and retain and maintain the other copy throughout the warranty period. At the end of the warranty period, the manuals and other warranty information shall be turned over to the COR.

15.13. Warranty Program

The Contractor shall establish and maintain a Warranty Program to warrant all equipment, parts, and components, work performed by the Contractor, in accordance with the following: Warranty shall cover all costs (i.e., labor, materials, etc.) and shall be for a period of one year for all individual Task Order work. In cases when a manufacturer offers a warranty longer than the period stated above, the manufacturer's warranty shall be exercised for the duration of this contract. The Contractor shall provide the COR with a copy of the warranty and manual for each item of equipment which the Contractor installs. Upon award, the Contractor shall provide the COR, or their designated representative, a plan for managing warranties. Written notification of required warranty repairs will be provided to the Contractor by the COR, or their designated representative.

15.14. Liquidated Damage

If the Contractor fails to complete the work on any Task Order within the time specified on the DD 1155 or change order, or any extension, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages as determined and stated in each Job Order.

15.15. Conflicts

In the event of an inconsistency between Government, manufacturer, or standard commercial practices, Project Manager (PM) recommendations, regulations, or suggested schedules, the most stringent shall apply. The installation of any Mechanical item shall include inspection, testing, cleaning, adjustment, calibration, and other minor repairs and corrections.

15.16. Provision of Materials and Supplies

The Government may provide materials and supplies for the Contractor to utilize/install as part of Individual Task Orders under this contract. Government-furnished materials shall not be included in the Contractor’s Line-Item Proposal. The labor hours to install Government Furnished Equipment shall be calculated from the UPB. The requirements to perform work according to the Specifications and Clauses shall still apply when installing Government furnished equipment.

15.17. Salvage

The Government retains all salvage rights to replaced property of value. Items of no value, as determined by the Government shall be disposed of at the Contractor's expense. An example of a salvageable item would be a window air conditioner that has been replaced with a new one.

15.18. Scheduled System Outages

The Contractor shall coordinate all scheduled system (electric, water, etc.) outages with the COR. Such outages shall be coordinated fourteen (14) working days in advance of the scheduled outage. The Contractor shall also notify affected installation agencies of the scheduled outage.

16.0. ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES

16.1. General

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and local laws, regulations and standards regarding environmental compliance and protection.

16.2. Handling Hazardous or Toxic Material

The Contractor shall adhere to all safety requirements as specified by Federal and California State laws and OSHA (29 CFR 1910) regulations.

a. The Contractor shall submit the hazardous material handling plan for approval by the COR within 15 days of contract award. The Government shall have 30 days to review the plan and return it with comments for the Contractor to incorporate in a revised final plan, which will be due within 15 days after receiving the Government comments. This plan includes but is not limited to identifying how Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) are obtained, filed, maintained and provided for worker Right-to-Know compliance; how hazardous materials will be stored, handled, transported, and disposed of; emergency response capabilities; and what personal protection equipment will be furnished to employees and the point of contact for safety and compliance with the regulations and laws. The Contractor shall provide necessary equipment and personnel to safely and properly transport hazardous waste/hazardous material.

16.3. Polychlorinated Biphenyl (PCB)

Since PCB's are non-biodegradable and remain in the environment for long periods of time, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has decreed that any future use of PCB oil for electrical transformers is a violation of 40 CFR 761.

a. Repairs to PCB transformers and equipment will not be made by the Contractor.

b. The Contractor shall adhere to all Federal and State laws and all Federal and State Environmental regulations regarding the proper handling, sampling, operating, deactivating, activating, transporting, storing and disposal of electrical equipment containing or contaminated with PCB's. All activities and operations shall be performed by certified electricians, properly trained (OSHA 1910) and experienced in working with PCB containing equipment and all necessary precautions (containment, berming, cleaning) shall be taken to prevent PCB contaminated fluid from entering into the environment.

16.4. Requirements

The Contractor shall comply with all regulations issued by the Environmental Protection…