FT NOVOSEL PWS (17APRIL24).docx

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

FOR

GRADING, DRAINAGE AND PAVEMENT

CONSTRUCTION, MAINTENANCE, AND REPAIRS POSTWIDE

FORT NOVOSEL, ALABAMA

Part 1

General Information

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, equipment, supervision, transportation, and incidentals, except as specified herein as Government furnished, to perform all operations in connection with the grading, drainage, and paving required to construct, repair and maintain roads and parking lots at various locations on Fort Novosel property as directed by the Directorate of Public Works (DPW). This work is governed by the applicable drawings and these specifications are subject to the terms and conditions of the contract. Drawings of the areas to be paved will be submitted to the Contractor with individual task orders as required. All drawings provided to the Contractor are for reference/information only and may or may not be current or to scale. The Contractor shall provide any/all deviations to accepted local, state, and federal building practices/codes to the attention of the Construction Inspector and Contracting Officers Representative for review/consideration by the government.

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining utility spotting/location and permits that may be required by Environmental Considerations FB-144R. If any work done by the contractor is not according to specifications listed below, that work will be re-done per specs. The re-work will be done at the contractor’s expense. General survey and layout requirements for existing roadways overlays, roadway widening, drainage structures and parking lot overlays shall be part of contractors bid. Where layout and engineering work will be required for establishing new roadway, parking lots and site work the contractor and government representative will reach an agreed time frame during the scoping of project. This cost will be covered by the Field Engineering and Layout bid item shown on bid schedule. When required, the Contractor is to provide the necessary documentation in order to obtain a NPDES permit for the new construction. When all work is complete, the Contractor will be required to provide the DPW with a complete set of As-Built drawings (both electronic and hard copy).

Unless otherwise specified, the following specifications must be used, in their priority ranking:

· United Facilities Criteria (UFC) Current Edition

· United Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) Current Edition

· Manual of Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD) Current Edition

· Alabama Department of Transportation Standard Specifications for Highway Construction (Current Edition)

· Fort Novosel Environmental Protection Requirements

· Guidance provided in Fort Novosel Environmental Considerations as listed on the projects FB-144R.

· Construction to be per Ft. Novosel Material Requirements, Construction Products.

· Construction to be per DOD criteria, Army criteria, Ft. Novosel criteria, International Building Code, National Electrical Code, NFPA, Life Safety Code, and local requirements, codes, and restrictions.

· Physical Security Regulations

· United States Army Training and Doctrine Command (TRADOC) Force Protection Program (FPP).

The Contractor must be able to meet the eligibility requirements to become prequalified and become an approved contractor with both the Alabama Department of Transportation and the Georgia Department of Transportation. This requirement will need to be completed within 180 days of awarding the contract.

The Contractor will have a Mobilization period of 180 days, to run concurrently with the approval period, in order to mobilize the necessary equipment for the contract.

1.1 Background: The Directorate of Public Works (DPW) is required to maintain the facilities located at Fort Novosel, AL, including concrete sidewalks, curbs, asphalt roadways and parking lots.

1.2 Objectives: The Contractor will replace or repair concrete sidewalks, curbs, asphalt roadways, parking lots, as identified in each task order issued in accordance with the SOW standards.

1.3 Scope: The site of work covered by these specifications is located at Fort Novosel, AL, home of the Maneuver Center of Excellence. The work to be performed under this contract consists of furnishing all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and non-personal services necessary to provide Concrete Curb/Sidewalk and Roadway Paving Repairs and Replacement as defined in the SOW. This is an Indefinite-Task Indefinite-Quantity type contract and task orders will be issued on as needed basis. The ordering period includes a one (1) year base period with four (4) one (1) year option periods. The work to be performed will be described on each task order.

1.4 Ordering Procedures: The Contracting Officer will issue task orders (TOs) as the ordering mechanism for specific concrete curb/sidewalk, and roadway paving repair and replacement requirements. Requirements will be identified by the Government and applicable CLINs and Quantities will be determined. The negotiated price per CLIN will be multiplied by the determined quantity to derive the overall task order price. Individual order performance time will be determined for each task order.

1.5 Period of Performance: The ordering period shall consist of a one (1) year Base period and four (4) one (1) year Option periods. The ordering period reads as follows;

1.6 General Information

1.6.1 Federal Observed Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform work on Federal Holidays.

Christmas Day

When such holiday falls on Saturday, the preceding Friday will be considered a holiday. When such holiday falls on Sunday, the succeeding Monday will be considered a holiday.

1.6.2 Hours of Operation: The Contractor may conduct work, between the hours of 07:00 and 17:00 Central Standard time, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. If the Contractor wishes to work other than these hours, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the KO for approval at least five (5) working days prior to occurrence of the event.

1.6.3 Place of Performance: The work to be conducted under this contract will be at all properties associated with Fort Novosel.

1.6.4 Quality Control Program (QCP): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective QCP that complies with contract clause 52.246-12, “Inspection of Construction.” The QCP must be forwarded to and accepted by the KO. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure work conforms to the contract requirements. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall submit a complete QCP to the COR within 15 working days after contract award and prior to commencement of work. After acceptance of the QCP the Contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s acceptance in writing of any proposed change to the QCP.

1.6.5 Type of Contract: The Government will award an Indefinite Task Indefinite-Quantity firm-fixed-price contract.

1.6.6 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel performing work under this contract are not required to have a security clearance. The Contractor shall comply with Government personal identity verification procedures implemented in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD) – 12, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Guidance M-05-24, and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FISP PUB) number 201. Contractor and all associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures provided by government representative. The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by Department of Defense (DoD), Headquarters Department of the Army (HQDA) and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.6.1 PHYSICAL Security: The Contractor shall safeguard all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.6.6.2 Key Control: Not applicable.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: Not applicable.

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) shall meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the Contractor of how the Government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues.

1.6.9 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR): The COR Management System Tool (Virtual Contracting Enterprise (VCE)-Acquisition Resource Center (ARC) https://arc.army.mil/COR) for nomination, tracking, documentation, and management of CORs will be used. The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: Assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract; perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance; maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract; issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, and specifications; monitor Contractor's performance and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in task dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.6.10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: Contract Project Manager and Site Superintendent. The Contractor shall provide a contract project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated in writing to the contracting officer. The contract manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The contract project manager or alternate shall be available between 07:00-17:00, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: All contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel Not applicable.

1.6.13 Contractor Personnel Conduct: Contractor personnel’s conduct shall not reflect discredit upon the Government. The Contractor shall ensure that personnel present a professional appearance. The Contractor’s employees shall observe and comply with all local policies and procedures concerning fire, safety, environmental protection, sanitation, security, and possession of firearms or other lethal or illegal weapons or substance. The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that any contractor employees providing services under this contract conduct themselves and perform services in a professional, safe, and responsible manner. The Contractor shall remove from the job site any employee for reasons of misconduct or security. In accordance with DOD Directive 5500.7-R, “Joint Ethics Regulation”, Contractor employees must avoid improperly influenced in the execution of their duties under the contract. Particular attention should be paid to acceptance of gifts/ gratuities, and on non-disclosure of sensitive or classified information. The Contractor shall ensure employee conduct complies with 41 U.S. C 423 relative to release of acquisition related information or actions or discussions which may prejudice future competitions. The Contractor shall ensure no contractor employees conduct political related activities or events on the US Army Facilities.

1.6.14 Other Direct Costs Not applicable.

1.6.15 Data Rights Not applicable.

1.6.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not applicable.

1.6.17 Phase In/Phase Out: Not applicable.

1.6.18 Antiterrorism (AT) and Operations Security (OPSEC)

1.6.18.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: https://jkodirect.jten.mil. AT level I training is an annual requirement if option years are exercised.

1.6.18.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by the government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by Installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.6.18.2a Contractors that do not Require CAC, but Require Access to a DoD Facility or Installation: Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

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1.6.18.3 iWATCH Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 30 calendar days after contract award.

1.6.18.4 OPSEC Standing Operating Procedure/Plan: The contractor shall adhere to the Government's Operations Security (OPSEC) Standard Operating Procedure (SOP)/Plan during the entire period of performance.

Additionally, the contractor shall adhere and conform to all safety, security and attendance requirements that apply to the supported office. The contractor is required to attend and participate in all organizational meetings, training, and emergency preparedness events and is required to vacate the Government office work site when no sufficient Government oversight is available.

1.6.19 Emergency Services

1.6.19.1 The Contractor shall have competent personnel trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The Contractor or their employees shall immediately notify their supervisor of any accident requiring emergency medical treatment. The Contractor will, in turn, notify the KO or COR within 30 minutes of the incident.

1.6.19.2 Emergency medical treatment and services for Contractor personnel is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.19.3 Contractor shall be required to comply with safety requirements as outlined in Engineer Manual 385-1-1; and applicable installation fire regulations. Copies of Engineer Manual 385-1-1 and installation fire regulations are available for inspection by prospective bidders at Building 1453, DPW Construction Services Branch, Fort Novosel, AL, during the hours 07:00 0 –17:00 CT, Monday through Friday, legal holidays excepted. Bidders can also go online at http://www.usace.army.mil/SafetyandOccupationalHealth/SafetyandHealthRequirementsManual.aspx (EM 385-1-1, Safety and health Requirements Manual) for instructions on how to obtain the manual. Contractors are subject to enforcement of Occupational Safety and Health Act Regulations while working on Fort Novosel. These regulations will be enforced only by OSHA personnel.

PART 2

DEFINITIONS, ACRONYMS, AND ABBREVIATIONS

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions:

2.1.1 Cannibalize. Remove parts from Government property for use or for installation on other Government property.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies, service, or construction to the government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3 Contractor Acquired Property. Property acquired, fabricated, or otherwise provided by the contractor for performing a contract and to which the Government has title.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.5 Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.6 Defective Service. An output not conforming to the requirements stated in the contract/task order statement of work. .

2.1.7 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

2.1.8 Equipment A tangible item that is functionally complete for its intended purpose, durable, nonexpendable, and needed for the performance of a contract. Equipment is not intended for sale, and does not ordinarily lose its identity or become a component part of another article when put into use. Equipment does not include material, real property, special test equipment or special tooling.

2.1.9 Government Furnished Property. Property in the possession of, or directly acquired by, the Government and subsequently furnished to the contractor for performance of a contract. Government-furnished property includes, but is not limited to, spares and property furnished for repair, maintenance, overhaul, or modification. Government-furnished property also includes contractor-acquired property if the contractor-acquired property is a deliverable under a cost contract when accepted by the Government for continued use under the contract.

2.1.10 Government Property. All property owned or leased by the Government. Government property includes both Government-furnished property and contractor-acquired property. Government property includes material, equipment, special tooling, special test equipment, and real property. Government property does not include intellectual property and software.

2.1.11. Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that may be evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal. The prime contractor is responsible for performance of all subcontractors.

2.1.12 Loss of Government Property. Unintended, unforeseen or accidental loss, damage, or destruction of Government property that reduces the Government’s expected economic benefits of the property. Loss of Government property does not include occurrences such as purposeful destructive testing, obsolescence, normal wear and tear, or manufacturing defects. Loss of Government property includes, but is not limited to:—

(1) Items that cannot be found after a reasonable search;

(2) Theft:

(3) Damage resulting in unexpected harm to property requiring repair to restore the item to usable condition; or

(4) Destruction resulting from incidents that render the item useless for its intended purpose or beyond economical repair.

2.1.13 Material. Property that may be consumed or expended during the performance of a contract, component parts of a higher assembly, or items that lose their individual identity through incorporation into an end-item. Material does not include equipment, special tooling, and special test equipment or real property.

2.1.14 Non-Personal Services. The personnel rendering the services are not subject, either by the contract’s terms or by the manner of its administration, to the supervision and control usually prevailing in relationships between the government and its employees. Non personal service contracts are authorized by the government in accordance with FAR 37.012, under general contracting authority, and do not require specific statutory authorization.

2.1.15. Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.16 Property. All tangible property, both real and personal.

2.1.17 Property Administrator. An authorized representative of the KO appointed in accordance with agency procedures, responsible for administering the contract requirements and obligations relating to Government property in the possession of a contractor.

2.1.18 Property Records. Records created and maintained by the contractor in support of its stewardship responsibilities for the management of Government property.

2.1.19 Provide. To furnish, as in Government-furnished property, or to acquire, as in contractor-acquired property.

2.1.20 Quality Assurance. The government procedures to verify that services being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.21 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. An organized document written by the government specifying the surveillance methodology used for surveillance of contractor performance.

2.1.22 Quality Control. All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.23 Real Property. See Federal Management Regulation 102-71.20 (41 CFR 102-71.20).

2.1.24 Sensitive Property means property potentially dangerous to the public safety or security if stolen, lost, or misplaced, or that shall be subject to exceptional physical security, protection, control, and accountability. Examples include weapons, ammunition, explosives, controlled substances, radioactive materials, hazardous materials or wastes, or precious metals.

2.1.25 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime contractor. The Government does not have privity of contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.26 Unit Acquisition Cost means—

(1) For Government-furnished property, the dollar value assigned by the Government and identified in the contract; and

(2) For contractor-acquired property, the cost derived from the contractor’s records that reflect consistently applied generally accepted accounting principles.

2.1.27 Wide Area Work Flow (WAWF): A secure web based system for electronic invoicing, receipt, and acceptance. WAWF allows government vendors to submit and track invoices and receipt/acceptance documents over the web and allows government personnel to process those invoices in a real-time, paperless environment.

2.1.28 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.29 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.2 Acronyms:

CAP Contractor Acquired Property

GFP Government-Furnished Property

PA Property Administrator

PART 3

GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY, EQUIPMENT, AND SERVICES

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

3.1 Services: Not applicable.

3.2 Facilities: The Government will provide area to stage contractor equipment and supplies for each task order. The Contractor is responsible for maintaining and keeping track of government furnished facilities.

3.3 Utilities: . USE OF UTILITIES SYSTEMS:

a. Utility connections which require outages to adjacent facilities or services shall be performed during weekends or other non-duty periods as approved by the Contracting Officer. Such outages shall be scheduled through and approved by the Contracting Officer a minimum of seven (7) calendar days in advance of scheduled outage.

b. All reasonable quantities of water and electric current required by the Contractor shall be furnished at no cost. All temporary extensions and connections shall be installed and removed by the Contractor at its own expense prior to final acceptance of the work and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Any connections to the potable water system (fire hydrants or service lines) will be made utilizing a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow prevention device. Additionally, the contractor will obtain a backflow preventer and/or fire hydrant use permit from the water purveyor. "

3.4 Equipment: Not applicable.

3.5 Materials: Not applicable.

3.6 Record Keeping. Not applicable.

PART 4

CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

4.1 General : The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities and services required to perform work under this contract that are not listed under Section 3 of this SOW.

4.2 Secret Facility Clearance: Not applicable.

4.3. Materials: The Contractor shall furnish all materials and supplies necessary to meet the requirements under this SOW.

4.4. Equipment: The Contractor shall furnish excavators, compactors, dump trucks, paving machines, milling machines, hand tools, and any other necessary equipment to meet the requirements under this SOW.

5.3 OCCUPANCY AND COORDINATION

It shall be understood by the Contractor that the areas will be occupied during the performance of work under this contract, unless otherwise specified. Surrounding areas and buildings will be occupied. It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to coordinate with the Government Representative and to schedule and perform his work in such a manner as to create the least possible interference with the conduct of normal activities within the area.

Before work is started, the Contractor shall obtain dig permits and be responsible for verifying all field conditions, dimensions and work layout.

The Contractor shall coordinate his work operations with the DPW Government Representative. No work shall proceed without proper coordination with the Government Representative.

Prior to completion of the project, the Contractor shall notify the Government Representative in time to allow the scheduling of a date for final inspection. Work shall be accomplished in an efficient manner to minimize the time frame required to complete the project. All work including punch list items and cleanup must be completed and accepted by the contracting officer within the time period stated on each task order.

Care shall be exercised to prevent damage to government property in or near the work sites. Dust and/or debris shall be positively controlled at all times. Any damages to government property shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor at his expense and within the time periods above.

Normal hours of work shall be between 07:00 and 17:00, Monday through Friday. Only for special reasons existing during the contract will work be permitted during nights, Saturdays and Sundays, or holidays. The contractor must submit for approval by the Contracting Officer a written request to work other than normal duty hours.

5.4 HEALTH AND SAFETY

The Contractor shall be responsible for insuring the healthy work place for his employees and surrounding government employees. The Contractor shall conduct a walk through inspection of the work site to determine if any hazardous chemicals are present and if necessary perform testing to prepare the presence of hazardous compounds. If hazardous compounds are present, the Contractor shall be responsible for eliminating them prior to start of work. The Contractor shall comply with the Construction Standards (29 CFR 1926) and General Industry Standards (29 CFR 1910).

a. The Contractor is advised that he will be expected to comply with all OSHA standards as well as the Corps of Engineers General Safety Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1). Exception to the OSHA Noise Hazard Requirement of 90 dBA. All Contractors shall provide hearing protection for employees exposed to noise levels of 85 dBA and above.

b. The Contractor shall promptly report all accidents resulting in property damage and/or personal injury or death directly to the Government Representative.

c. The Contractor shall comply with all governing codes and standards. The Contractor shall comply with Fort Novosel Safety and Environmental laws and regulations. The Contractor shall perform all work IAW government procedures for entering and working at Fort Novosel. The government reserves the right to stop work at any time for safety, security reasons, and for national defense at no cost to the government.

5.5 LOCATION OF UNDERGROUND FACILITIES

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation. Digging permits at Fort Novosel, AL shall be obtained through the Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Business Operations Office. Dig Permit Application is provided as Appendix B. The requestor shall provide DPW with a plan of the area utility markings are required to aid the mechanics in marking the precise locations. The contractor may be asked to stake out the area within the worksite to insure that DPW locates underground utilities in the entire area that digging will occur. Along with the government owned underground utilities DPW also coordinates the post telephone lines and Comcast TV cable. The contractor must apply for a Digging Permit seven (7) days prior to when digging will start. No digging shall occur unless the completed permit is in the possession of the excavation foreman. One (1) copy of this permit must be provided to the DPW Construction Inspector prior to digging.

5.6 DISCONNECTION OF UTILITIES

The Contracting Officer shall be notified in writing at least seven working days prior to any disconnection of utilities i.e., electric, water, sewer, A/C, gas. All utility outages shall be scheduled for other than normal duty hours at the contractor's expense to prevent loss of productivity by Fort Novosel personnel. At no time during the performance of this contract shall the Contractor disrupt any utilities without prior written approval of the Contracting Officer. The Director of Public Works shall be responsible for shutting off the existing water lines. Electric shutdowns shall be limited to sometime between 1700 hours Friday to 0600 hours Monday. Utility outages, effecting areas larger than the area of work currently under the Contractor's control, shall not be permitted except when the work would be impossible to safely perform using state of the art equipment and techniques

5.7 QUALITY CONTROL RECORDS

The Contractor shall control construction quality by conducting daily inspections of the phases of construction in progress and shall provide the Contracting Officer daily inspection reports describing the results of these inspections. The Quality control Reports shall be submitted to Contracting Officer personnel on a weekly basis by the close of business the first day after the ending of the weekly reporting period, and shall include a certified statement that the work and materials incorporated in the work complies with the contract plans and specifications.

5.8 CLEANING OF PROJECT SITE

Remove surplus and discarded material and temporary structures from the project site. Keep access roadways clean at all times.

5.9 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the respective sections.

Units of weights and measures used on all submittals are to be the same as those used in the contract and task order drawings.

Each submittal is to be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements.

Contractor is to check and approve all items prior to submittal and stamp, sign, and date indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract/task order requirements are to be clearly identified. Include within submittals items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals.

Submittals requiring Government approval are to be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Pick up and dispose of samples not incorporated into the work in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

5.10.1 DEFINITIONS

5.10.2 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Comment by Doutt, Stephanie M CIV USARMY ACC MICC (USA): Please provide mileage restrictions

READ THE FOLLOWING IN CONJUCTION WITH THE SOLICITATIONS, OFFER, AND AWARD,

STANDARD FORM 1442.

5.10.2.1 BONDS.

a. Bid Guarantee. Each bidder shall submit with this bid a Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) with good and sufficient surety and sureties acceptable to the Government, or other security as provided in Contract Clause 52.228-1, in the form of twenty percent (20%) of the guaranteed minimum amount of $100,000.00. The Bid Bond penalty may be expressed in dollars and cents (not required for bids of $25,000.00 or less). (FAR 28.101- 1)

b. Performance and Payment Bonds. Within 10 days after the prescribed forms are presented to the bidder to whom the award is made for signature, a written contract on the form prescribed by the specifications shall be executed and two bonds, each with good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, furnished, namely a Performance Bond (Standard Form 25) and a Payment Bond (Standard Form 25A). The penal sum of such bonds will be as follows: (Not required for contracts of $25,000.00 or less).

c. Performance Bond: The penal sum of the Performance Bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

d. Payment Bond. The penal sum of the Payment Bond shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the contract price.

e. When determining the penal sum for the Performance and Payment Bonds, the contract price is considered to be the guaranteed minimum amount of $100,000.00. When the minimum amount is exceeded, the Contractor will be required to increase the penal sum of existing Performance and Payment Bonds or obtain additional bonds. Any bonds required will be furnished by the Contractor prior to commencement of contract performance. The bonding requirement at the ordering level will be 100% for each Tak Order over $25,000.00.

5.10.2.2. PROJECT ESTIMATE The magnitude of this project is estimated to be more than $27,000,000.00.

5.10.2.3. NORTH AMERICAN INDUSTRY CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS) See Solicitation Provision 52.219-1, for the applicable NAICS (237310).

5.10.2.4. LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated Damages in the amount of $236.13 shall be assessed for each day of delay (See Clause 52.211-12).

5.10.2.5. STATUTORY COST LIMITATION There is not a statutory cost limitation applicable to this project.

5.10.2.6. INSURANCE: (See Clause 52.228-5).

a. The Contractor shall, at his own expense, provide and maintain during the entire performance of this contract at least the kinds and minimum amounts of insurance required in the schedule or elsewhere in the contract.

(1) TYPE AMOUNT

Workman’s Compensation:

The required Workman’s Compensation Insurance shall extend to cover employee’s liability for accidental bodily injury or death for occupational disease with a minimum liability of: $100,000.00 Comprehensive General Liability with minimum limits of:

Per accident or occurrence for bodily injury $500,000.00

This insurance shall include Contractor’s protective liability and contractual liability.

Comprehensive Automobile Liability with minimum limits of:

b. Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer in writing that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies evidencing required insurance shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government’s interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the State in which this contract is to be performed or (2) until 30 days after insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever is longer.

c. The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph c, in subcontracts under this contract that require work on a Government installation and shall require the subcontractors to provide and maintain the insurance required in the Schedule or elsewhere in the contract (The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractor’s proofs of required insurance, and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer, upon request).

5.10.2.7. INSPECTION OF WORK. Technical surveillance of workmanship and inspection of materials for work being performed under this contract shall be the responsibility of the Director of Public Works or his/her authorized representative. This provision in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in the terms of the contract. In the event, it is determined necessary to designate a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) for this contract, such designation shall be by a separate letter to the individual selected with a copy furnished to the Contractor.

5.10.2.8. ARMY AND POST REGULATIONS: Applicable portions of the USAACE Regulation 600-1, “Prohibited and Regulated Conduct,” dated 26 July 2010, and all Army Regulations must be adhered to by the Contractor. The Contractor is responsible for adherence to applicable portions of the Regulation by his subcontractor.

5.10.2.9. MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS:

a. SUBMITTALS: Within 10 calendar days after commencement of work or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer, all materials and articles requiring approval as contemplated by the Materials and Workmanship clause, shall be submitted by the Contractor using the forms furnished. See attached specifications for required submittals.

b. FORMS: One Copy of the Corp of Engineer (C of E) Form 4025 shall accompany the submittal sample (1 each), shop drawing (4 copies minimum) or descriptive literature (3 copies minimum). All copies of C of E Form 4025 will be sent to the Fort Novosel Directorate of Public Works, Building 1453, Fort Novosel, Alabama 36362, for approval/disapproval. Disapproved submittals must be resubmitted within 10 calendar days.

15.10.2.10. PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS: The reports contemplated by the clause herein entitled “Schedules for Construction Contracts” shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to the forms, Contract Progress Schedule and Contract Progress Report.

5.10.2.11. SAFETY AND ACCIDENT PREVENTION:

a. In performing work under this contract the Contractor shall:

(1) Conform to the specific safety requirement established by this contract;

(2) Comply with the safety rules of the Government installation that concern related activities not directly addressed in this contract;

(3) Take all reasonable steps and precautions to prevent accidents and preserve the life and health of Contractor and Government personnel performing or in any way coming in contact with the performance of this contract; and

(4) Take such additional immediate precautions as the Contracting Officer may reasonably require for safety and accident prevention.

b. The installation Safety Officer will be responsible for monitoring the Contractor in the area of safety and accident prevention.

c. Before commencing the work, the Contractor shall:

5.10.2.12. SITE VISIT: See Solicitation Provision 52.236-27 (Section: I – Contract Clauses) for details concerning a Site Visit.

5.10.2.13. SHOP DRAWINGS: Four (4) sets of prints of all shop drawings, where indicated in the specifications, as finally approved are required to be furnished upon completion of the work.

5.10.2.14. OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREA:

a. No secured space is available at the work site for an operation or storage area. Storage and operational space is the contractor’s responsibility and shall be located OFF Government property. The Government will not pay for stored materials.

b. The Contractor is hereby advised that vehicle registration and photo identification is required to gain access to Fort Novosel. Access to Fort Novosel is restricted. The Government assumes no responsibility for equipment, supplies or materials on the jobsite. Security of Contractor property is at all times the responsibility of the Contractor.

c. Directorate of Public Works (DPW) written approval is required prior to Contractor bringing any trailer or re-locate building Government owned or leased land.

d. Contractor shall submit any proposals for real property modifications or for installation of equipment on Government owned or leased land to DPW for technical support.

e. Hazardous materials shall be stored in accordance with the Material Safety Data Sheet specifications for that material. At no time will hazardous materials be stored where they will be exposed to the elements or directly on the ground. Secondary containment with sufficient freeboard to contain 110% of the total volume of the container must be provided when storing liquid hazardous materials.

5.10.2.15. MODIFICATIONS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS: The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, too revise or amend the specifications or drawings, or both. Such revisions, and amendments, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bids. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices bid or both, the date set for opening bids may be postponed by such number of days as in the opinion of the issuing officer will enable bidders to revise their bids. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids

5.10.2.16. HAND CARRIED BIDS: Hand carried bids must be received at the Fort Novosel Directorate of Contracting, Building 5700, Room 380, Fort Novosel, Alabama 36362, during normal business hours, 7:30 A.M. to 4:15 P.M., except for Legal Public Holidays and weekends, prior to the time and date established for bid opening.

5.10.2.17. SMOKING REGULATIONS: Smoking is prohibited in Government Buildings, Vehicles, and Aircraft. You will be allowed to smoke in designated smoking areas around those areas.

5.10.2.18. WORK SCHEDULE: The Contractor may conduct work, between the hours of 0700 and 1700 Central Standard time, Monday through Friday except Federal holidays or when the Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. If the Contractor wishes to work other than these hours, the Contractor shall submit a written request to the KO for approval at least five (5) working days prior to occurrence of the event.

5.10.2.20. USE OF UTILITIES SYSTEMS:

a. Utility connections which require outages to adjacent facilities or services shall be performed during weekends or other non-duty periods as approved by the Contracting Officer. Such outages shall be scheduled through and approved by the Contracting Officer

b. All reasonable quantities of water and electric current required by the Contractor shall be furnished at no cost. All temporary extensions and connections shall be installed and removed by the Contractor at its own expense prior to final acceptance of the work and in a workmanlike manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer. Any connections to the potable water system (fire hydrants or service lines) will be made utilizing a Reduced Pressure Zone (RPZ) backflow prevention device. Additionally, the contractor will obtain a backflow preventer and/or fire hydrant use permit from the water purveyor. "

5.10.2.21. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: The Contracting Officer will conduct a Preconstruction Conference at Fort Novosel, AL, after contract award and prior to commencement of work. The successful offeror will be notified and is required to attend. The Contracting Officer’s notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference. At this meeting, the Contractor will be oriented with respect to Government procedures and line of authority, as well as contractual, administrative, and construction matters. The Contractor is required to furnish a current Certificate of Insurance and a letter appointing a construction superintendent at the meeting (See Clause 52.236-26).

5.10.2.22. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY: There will be no Government Furnished Property included in this project.

5.12.2.23. MOTORCYCLE TRAINING AND BICYCLE RIDERS:

a. Motorcycle Training: To ride a motorcycle on Fort Novosel, all personnel, (military, civilians andcontractor) must have completed the Motorcycle Training…