W911SA-17-B-0012_Final_Amendment_2.docx

W911SA-17-B-0012

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following items are applicable to this modification:

CONTRACTOR QUESTIONS & ANSWERS

Q1: Will there be detailed specifications and drawings for this project?

A1: There are some drawings but no specifications. The SOW will govern.

Q2: Can as built plans be made available?

A2: Yes

Q3: Have all the areas been tested for hazardous waste? If not, is it the responsibility of the Contractor to test for hazardous waste?

A3: There was an Asbestos and Lead Paint Survey done in 2001. There is no lead or asbestos in the areas to be worked.

Q4: Will the Contractor be required to provide a construction office trailer?

A4: Yes

Q5: Will all work take place during normal working hours?

A5: Yes

Q6: Is there a need for any type of design plans?

A6: Contractor shall red-line the As-builts. Additionally the contractor shall submit a proposed restroom layout.

Q7: What are the as built drawing requirements?

A7: A complete red-line of the provided As-built drawings.

Q8: Are the requirements for special inspections? If so, what are they?

A8: No

Q9: For the civil sewer POC, we will need the site as built drawings or a recent sewer survey to determine the POC.

A9: As-builts will be provided.

Q10: A complete new sewer system will require new vents through the roof. Since the roof is new, and there is nothing in the scope for roof work, is it okay to connect to current roof penetrations?

A10: Yes connect to existing penetrations. Do not cut any new holes in the roof.

Q11: The domestic hot water heater is an older unit. Is this part of the new water line replacement?

A11: Yes

Q12: Is the kitchen dishwasher to be removed or reworked in any way?

A12: No

Q13: How many hose bibs are to be installed and at what location?

A13: None

Q14: Are we to replace the existing drinking fountains or just supply new water lines?

A14: Yes, replace existing drinking fountains.

Q15: Are we to install new domestic and irrigation backflows?

A15: No

Q16: The carpet is specified as 12” by 12”. What is the correct size and spec?

A16: 24"x24" square carpet tiles module panels.

Q17: What is the spec for the kitchen equipment?

A17: The contractor is no longer required to install kitchen equipment. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q18: What is the spec for toilet room tile?

A18: Replace with similar tile as existing.

Q19: What is the spec for restroom partitions?

A19: See attached drawing

Q20: What is the spec for toilet room accessories?

A20: See attached drawings

Q21: What is the spec on the windows?

A21: The contractor shall only replace the glass. The contractor shall remove existing window glass and replace with energy efficient window glass. The contractor shall install approved blast proof window film on new window glass. The SOW will be revised to reflect these changes.

Q22: Are the windows to be metal, or is vinyl acceptable?

A22: Use existing frame replace glass only. The SOW will be revised to reflect these changes.

Q23: Are the windows to be blast resistant? If so, what is the blast resistant spec?

A23: The contractor shall install approved blast proof window film on new window glass. The SOW will be revised to reflect these changes.

Q24: Per Paragraph 3 (site work) states to replace all light fixtures throughout interior. Does this include exterior site lighting as well?

A24: Disregard Paragraph 3 interior lighting was recently replaced and will be removed from the SOW. The SOW will be revised to reflect these changes.

Q25: The drill hall high bay fixtures appear to be new. Will these fixtures be replaced?

A25: No

Q26: Paragraph 4.5.1 discusses installing raceway for exposed cables. Will this be for below ceiling only?

A26: Yes

Q27: Are the existing electrical panel boards to be replaced?

A27: No

Q28: Can you please confirm the location of the main domestic water, and sewer lines?

A28: Will provide As-Built Drawings.

Q29: Can you please confirm to what point the contractor is responsible to extent the building domestic water and sewer lines to make connection with the main domestic water, and sewer lines?

A29: See attached drawings

Q30: Will 5400 race way be an expectable pathway solution for the power and data in the located within the office’s, and hallways?

A30: Yes.

Q31: Can you provide us with a list of the kitchen equipment that is to be supplied by the owner so we may accurately bid the labor that will be required to install it?

A31: The contractor is no longer required to install kitchen equipment. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q32: During the job walk we noticed that the floor tile in the bathroom was in poor condition. Can you please confirm that replacing said floor is not in the scope of work for this project?

A32: Refer to 4.2.6 of scope

Q33: Can you please confirm that we are only replacing the ceiling tiles in the bathrooms and that replacing the entire ceiling system is not in the scope of work for this project?

A33: Only replace the ceiling tiles in the bathroom. Not the entire ceiling.

Q34: 1. General Pre-Award, paragraph 1.5 states that material will be of the highest standard. During the job walk it was discussed to bid mid-grade materials. Can you please confirm that mid-grade materials will be actable for this project?

A34: Please follow Paragraph 1.5.

Q35: 6. Quality Control and Inspections, 6.1 states that all work shall be inspected by the contractor’s quality control person. Can you please clarify if an Army Corps of Engineers certified Quality Control Manger is needed?

A35: Qualified and certified. The certification doesn’t need to be by the Army Corps of Engineers.

Q36: Can you please clarify if a Certified Site Safety & Heath Officer is required for this project?

A36: OSHA certified project safety is recommended.

Q37: If a Certified Site Safety & Heath Officer is required for this project can you please clarify the requirements for this position?

A37: 40 Hours OSHA safety certified.

Q38: If a Certified Site Safety & Heath Officer and an Army Corps of Engineers certified Quality Control Manger is needed can this be one person?

A38: Safety and Quality Control shall be separate personnel.

Q39: Has a hazardous material inspection and report been conducted on the building for asbestos and lead paint?

A39: There was an Asbestos and Lead Paint Survey done in 2001. There is no lead or asbestos in the areas to be worked.

Q40: SOW 4.2.2 tells us to reconfigure restrooms to conform to ADA requirements. Is there a required fixture count for the restrooms?

A40: See attached drawings. Also refer to current UPC for specifications.

Q41: SOW 4.2.2 -- What type of toilet partitions are required?

A41: See attached drawing.

Q42: SOW 4.2.3 -- Are there existing exhaust fans in the restrooms?

A42: The existing exhaust fans are non operational. The contractor shall remove and replace with new.

Q43: Will the toilet accessories be owner provided / owner installed?

A43: The contractor will furnish and install toilet accessories.

Q44: SOW 4.2.4 -- What type of ceiling tile is required in the restrooms?

A44: Ceiling shall be 24”x 24” suspended ceiling.

Q45: SOW 4.2.2 -- Do you want a plate mirror or individual sink mirrors in the women’s restrooms?

A45: Individual sink mirrors.

Q46: SOW 4.2.5 -- Are any of the damaged walls non-porous surface such as tile or FRP?

A46: Contractor shall field verify all measurements and existing conditions.

Q47: SOW 4.2.6 – What material is required for the new floor tile in the restrooms?

A47: Ceramic tiles.

Q48: SOW 4.3 – Is it correct that the second floor restrooms are not required to meet ADA requirements?

A48: Yes

Q49: SOW 4.3.2 -- What is the finish or type of shower required?

A49: Please see attached drawing

Q50: SOW 4.5.1 -- Are new raceways to be surface mounted on the walls?

A50: Yes the raceways can be surface mounted.

Q51: SOW 4.5.1 -- What type of cabling needs to be concealed?

A51: All currently exposed phone and data lines

Q52: SOW 4.5.3 -- Calls for 12 x 12 carpet tile. Can larger tiles be used? Is there a specification or some description of what grade of carpet is required?

A52: Yes larger carpet tiles can be used.

Q53: SOW 4.6.3 -- What is the material and size of the existing countertop?

A53: Contractor shall field verify all measurements and existing equipment.

Q54: SOW 4.6.4 -- Can new electrical be surface mounted?

A54: New electrical shall be concealed if possible.

Q55: SOW 4.6.4 -- What are the electrical requirements for the ice machine?

A55: 210/220 V

Q56: SOW 4.6.4 -- To what circuit panel should new electrical receptacles be connected? What is the location?

A56: There should be room to use existing panel that serves the kitchen. Contractor shall verify location.

Q57: SOW4.6.7 -- Can a list kitchen equipment with cut sheets for installation instructions be provided?

A57: The contractor is no longer required to install kitchen equipment. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q58: SOW 4.10.1 -- What type (aluminum, vinyl, etc.) and style (operable, single-hung, double-hung, etc.) of windows do you want?

A58: Use existing frame replace glass only. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q59: SOW 4.9.1 -- What type and size of new doors and frames do you want?

A59: See attached drawings for the front doors.

Q60: SOW 4.9.1 -- What type of door hardware do you want?

A60: See attached drawings for the front doors.

Q61: Is the property considered federal property or is a local building permit and inspection required? If a local building permit is requirement, will the Government provide it?

A61: This is federal property. If local permit is required, the contractor shall be responsible for obtain required permits.

Q62: Will the building be occupied during construction?

A62: Yes

Q63: Will temporary toilets for use by owner and their employees be required to be provided by the contractor?

A63: Yes. Unless the contractor decides to renovate the restrooms in phases. This will allow occupants to use a restroom during normal working hours and during drill weekend.

Q64: Do the replacement windows need to meet UFC 4-010-01 and AAMA 101 Blast Mitigation?

A64: New window glass will have blast proof window film installed. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q65: Can the Contractor’s Superintendent act as the Safety Officer and the Quality Control Manager in a collateral position?

A65: Superintend can act as safety only. QC and Safety should be separate.

Q66: SOW General Pre-Award 1.10 instructs the bidders to provide a written list of all exclusions, omissions and any other work…not in the scope…” How can bids be compared if they are not apples to apples but are apples to oranges?

A66: This simply means that if the contractor doesn’t think he can provide a complete usable project then he should bring it to the attention of the KO or COR.

Q67: Can electrical, HVAC and plumbing as built drawings for this building be provided?

A67: As- builts will be provided.

Q68: SOW General Pre-Award 1.1.9 – Requires “National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents” to be completed prior to award of contract. Has the Army conducted the Environmental Assessment or Environmental Impact Statement?

A68: At this time there are no NEPA documents required for this project.

Q69: SOW General Post Award 2.3 refers to “…the approved design of this project…” This indicates a design must meet approval. What design?

A69: For this project the only design required for prior approval is a proposed restroom layout design.

Q70: SOW General Post Award 2.4 says “Submittals may be shop drawings, diagrams, catalog cut-sheets, samples and any other related material.” Are these post contract submittals intended to be the “approved design” which is referred to in previous question?

A70: No this refers to product submittals and as-builts.

Q71: SOW 4. Site Work includes repairs which include “lights and fixtures throughout the entire building.” What are the desired light and fixture types and counts?

A71: Interior and exterior lights have already been replaced and will be removed from the SOW. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q72: If conditions are discovered which prevent the delivery of a complete and usable product due to previously installed non-code compliant construction or hidden and unforeseen conditions will a contract modification be issued for any additional work required?

A72: COR and Contracting Officer will make that determination.

Q73: SOW 4.7 Interior Sanitary Sewer Lines instructs us to install new PVC sewer line. Do you mean ABS instead of PVC? Is plastic pipe acceptable below slab?

A73: ABS

Q74: SOW 4.7 Interior Sanitary Sewer Lines says “The Contractor shall be responsible for all sewer lines…to the connection point to the sewer main.” Does this mean we replace all of that line?

A74:Yes replace all the building sewer lines up to connecting point.

Q75: SOW 4.8 Interior Water Lines says to replace all water lines. Does this include underground on-site to the water meter?

A75: Yes replace all interior water lines up to the meter.

Q76: Is there an existing water heater which is to be reconnected and used as is?

A76: Replace existing water heater.

Q77: SOW Exterior Windows 4.10.1 says” See attached drawings. Drawings may be only used as a reference.” Are these the “approved design” drawings?

A77: The drawings are only for showing window locations.

Q78: Drawing Sheet “Interior Elevation” has a notation referring to Hardware Per Attached Schedule”. Can this Hardware Schedule be provided?

A78: Please see attached drawings.

Q79: Given the value of this renovation, do regulations which require upgrades to current codes for the entire building come into effect?

A79: No we are not exceeding 50% over the value of the building.

Q80: Will a new fire sprinkler system be required for this building?

A80: No. Not part of the scope.

Q81: Could you provide scaled drawings of building?

A81: As-builts will be provided. Drawings may or may not be to scale. Contractor shall verify all measurements and existing conditions.

Q82: We need material specifications to properly quote the material costs. Can you provide more information or specifications for the following materials: carpet, ceramic tiles, vct, tbar ceiling, plumbing fixtures, doors & frames, door hardware, windows, and paint?

A82: Paragraph 1.5 Where the Specifications and Plans describe portions of the work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that all work and materials will be of the highest standard using generally accepted industry practices.

Q83: Has a hazmat survey been done on the existing materials ceramic tiles, paint, mastic, and window putty (caulking)?

A83: There was an Asbestos and Lead Paint Survey done in 2001. There is no lead or asbestos in the areas to be worked.

Q84: Will additional drawings of the existing conditions of the building be provided to us or is the project a design built?

A84: As-built drawings will be provided.

Q85: Is there a more defined scope of work that could be provided? (Example: new carpet tile – color, finish, and brand of new carpet tile?)

A85: No. Paragraph 1.5 Where the Specifications and Plans describe portions of the work in general terms, but not in complete detail, it is understood that all work and materials will be of the highest standard using generally accepted industry practices.

Q86: Are there drawings that show the existing water/drain lines for new plumbing work request?

A86: As-built drawings will be provided.

Q87: Will furniture be moved or does the GC need to include the furniture removal in the quote?

A87: Please include furniture removal in quote.

Q88: Is there any work to be done in the stairs area? Rails?

A88: Paint and place nonskid skid on the stairs

Q89: Is there an asbestos report for us to review?

A89: There was an Asbestos and Lead Paint Survey done in 2001. There is no lead or asbestos in the areas to be worked.

Q90: Is there any work to be done in the hallways?

A90: Replacing flooring, repair and paint walls and conceal all exposed wiring.

Q91: In the 2nd floor restrooms there are shower stalls that are not depicted on plans or scope of work, are we to completely remove those from the restrooms or keep in place?

A91: Remove existing shower stalls and replace with new shower stalls Please attached drawing restrooms.

Q92: The new windows to be installed to replace existing, are they to be opening windows or fixed?

A92: Use existing frame replace glass only.

Q93: Is there a list of kitchen equipment that is to be provided by the Gov. for the GC to install? Kitchen plan?

A93: Installing kitchen equipment is no longer required. The SOW will be revised to reflect this.

Q94: Will the seven operable windows in the Drill Hall need to be operable as they are currently?

A94: Yes use existing frame replace glass only.

Q95: Will the green ceramic wall tile in the men and woman’s restrooms in the 1st & 2nd floors need to be removed along with the “backing?”

A95: Yes

Q96: Are all the ceiling tiles to be removed from all the areas on the 1st & 2nd floors?

A96: No just the restrooms.

Q97: Is all flooring covering, carpet & vinyl tile, to be removed from all areas on the 1st and 2nd floors?

A97: Yes

Q98: Per the Scope of Work “The intent is to repair interior of the building, by upgrading waterlines, sewer lines, replacing flooring, ceiling tile, lights and fixtures throughout the entire building. Repair Exterior by replacing windows and reconfiguring front entrance door.” Can you provide us Plan Showing a Demolition Plan where the items to be demoed for Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and other Trades and Plans Showing all Proposed of New Plan for Architectural, Electrical, Plumbing, HVAC and other trades? This will create uniformity to everybody (bidders) that we are looking and interpreting the same plans on bidding the project.

A98: There are no demo plans.

Q99: For Restrooms for 1st and Second Floor can we have and AS-Built Architectural, Plumbing Plan in order for us to configure the Restroom layout- to make it ADA Compliant-Again to create uniformity.

A99: As-builts will be provided.

Q100: For Floor Finishes can you provide us floor finishes demo plan and floor finishes new Plan and also specification of Floor Finishes (Floor Finishes Schedule)-Again to create uniformity.

A100: There are no floor demo plans.

Q101: Under Scope 4.5.1 “Install raceway in all the office spaces and hallways to conceal exposed wires and cables”. Can you clarify further this scope, do we have Electrical As-built, to identify which wires and cable to be relocated and where are the raceways be place?

A101: The raceway is to conceal existing phone and data lines.

Q102: Under Scope Interior Sewer Lines 4.7.1 the contractor shall remove existing sewer lines. The contractor shall install new PVC sewer line. The Contractor shall be responsible be for all sewer lines above and under the floor slab, to include lateral sewer lines up to connection point to the sewer main. Can you provide us the As-built Plan to determine where the existing sewer lines are and where are the areas needs to cut concrete slabs etc?

A102: See attached drawing

Q103: Under Scope Interior Waterlines 4.8.1 The Contractor shall remove and replace waterlines within the building and to the connection, including laterals, on the main water supply line, including the connections. This includes all water lines. Can you provide us the As-built Plan to determine where the existing water lines and where are the areas needs to cut concrete slabs etc?

A103: See attached drawing

Q104: External Doors: Can you provide us Doors Specifications and Door Hardware Schedule?

A104: See attached drawings

Q105: Exterior Windows: Can you provide us Specifications and Drawings for the Windows?

A105: Use existing frame replace glass only.

Q106: We would like to request a set of plans (Demolition and Proposed Plans) as described on the scope of work so that every bidder is on the same page.

A106: See attached plans. This is an old building will provide what we can

Q107: Is this a design build?

A107: No

Q108: I don’t see dimensions on the first floor plan. Is there a dimensioned drawing you can give us?

A108: Yes

Q109: if this is a design build, what are the required design submittals? 50%, 100%, Final, etc?

A109: No this not a design build.

Q110: What is the construction cost limitation for this project?

A110: The madnitude of this project is $1,000,000 and $5,000,000. There is not cost limitiation.

Q111: Are there any specifications for this project?

A111: No the Scope of Work shall govern.

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Contract Specialist:

Jamie Gregar Phone: 608-388-1007 E-mail: jamie.j.gregar.civ@mail.mil

Contracting Officer:

Steve Bailey Phone: 608-388-6077 Email: steven.m.bailey2.civ@mail.mil

Include the following within the sealed bid package:

1) Completed SF1442 with acknowledgement of all amendments

2) Completed SF24

3) Any additional verification documents

4) CD-ROM (CD-R) disk with an electronic copy of all submission requirements listed above.

Contractor POC E-mail ____________________________________________

DUNS____________________________________________

TAXPAYER ID #__________________________

Bids can be submitted in any of the following ways:

Delivered to or by Mail:

Mission & Installation Contracting Command – Fort McCoy Attn: Jamie Gregar, Contract Specialist 1108 South R Street Fort McCoy, WI 54656-5153

A site visit is scheduled for March 16, 2017 10:00AM Pacific time. Interested attendees are asked to meet in the Daniels Hall Army Reserve Center located at 5161 Sepulveda Blvd, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403. The POC for the site visit is Cliff Clanty at (650) 759-3256 (c) (805) 982-5488 (office). See Site Visit in Section 00100. This will be the only site visit conducted, requests for additional site visits will be denied.

For Site Visit information, see Site Visit clause 52.236-27, Alternate 1 in Section 00100. The conference will begin promptly without considerations for late or lost bidders; no subsequent site visits will be considered. Remarks, explanations and answers provided by Government representatives before, during and after the site visit shall not change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of the solicitation. The solicitation can only be changed by a formal written amendment issued by the Fort McCoy Contracting Office.

Any questions concerns, verification or clarification of information of the documents included in the solicitation package shall be submitted in writing and submitted to the Government POC’s identified herein no later than Noon, local time on March 21, 2017. Include in the subject line of the email the Government’s solicitation number; failure to do so will lessen the Government’s ability to ensure all questions are considered during the bidding process. Provide your company name, POC and contact information in the body of the email. Email to jamie.j.gregar.civ@mail.mil.

The “Equal Employment Opportunity Is the Law” notice (poster) referenced in FAR clause 52.222-26(b) (3), Equal Opportunity, is located at http://www.dol.gov/ofccp/regs/compliance/posters/ofccpost.htm

In accordance with FAR 22.404-10, the contractor must post a copy of the wage determination and Department of Labor Form WH-1321 in a prominent place where employees working on federal construction contracts can easily see it. The applicable wage determination is incorporated into the contract at Section H. The WH-1321 poster is located at http://www.dol.gov/compliance/guide/index.htm

Contractors are referred to EPA’s list of EPA-designated products available at http://www.epa.gov providing products that contain recovered materials.

In accordance with DPAP changes to reporting requirements under FAR 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Bio-based Products under Service and Construction Contracts, contractors are now required to submit annual bio-based reports to the new reporting module in the System for Award Management (SAM). SAM can be accessed at https://www.sam.gov.

VETS-4212 Registration: You shall register on the VETS-4212 site to be considered for award. https://www.dol.gov/vets/vets4212.htm if you have a Government contract or subcontract in the amount of $150,000 or more that was entered into or modified on or after December 1, 2003.

SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) REGISTRATION: SAM Registration is required of all Department of Defense contractors. SAM registration enables electronic funds transfer of contract payments. If your company is not already registered, please register in the CCR database at https://www.sam.gov/ www.sam.gov http://www.sam.gov https://www.sam.gov

a. A DUNS number is required for SAM registration. If your company does not have DUNS #, obtain one by calling 800-333-0505.

b. Whether your company is a current or new registrant in the SAM database, your registration must indicate that you are a provider of NAICS 236220 under the Goods – Services section of the registration to be eligible to receive a contract for this solicitation.

c. If the prospective awardee for this request for quotes is not registered in the SAM database by close of solicitation, including NAICS 236220 under the Goods – Services section, depending on mission requirements, the government reserves the right to proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror.

SAM REQUIREMENT: Prospective contractors who have not completed electronic annual representations and certifications at www.sam.gov in conjunction with required registration in the SYSTEM for AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM) database, shall complete and submit 52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2014) and 252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2014) in SAM to be eligible to receive an award for this solicitation.

PROJECT MAGNITUDE

The magnitude of this project is between $1,000,000 and 5,000,000.

EVALUATION FACTORS

The Government will evaluate bids received in response to this solicitation solely on the basis of price and price related factors. Bidders shall submit a price for each item specified in the “Schedule of Supplies/Services and Prices/Costs”. No bid for a quantity less than that specified in the Schedule will be accepted. Bids shall be evaluated using the estimated quantities set forth in the Schedule. All prices bid in response to this solicitation must include all costs associated with this project, applicable State sales taxes, permits, and licensure. And the overall project management, superintendence and quality control necessary for the planning and execution of multiple work requirements conducted simultaneously throughout the performance period.

BID GUARANTEE

A Bid Bond/Guarantee is required for this bid if it exceeds $150,000. The Bid Bond amount shall be twenty percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.

Bidders must use the Standard Form (SF) 24 if providing a bid bond as the bid guarantee.

Attachments:

Attachment 1 – Revised Scope of Work Attachment 2 – ATOPSEC Attachment 3 – Wage Determination Attachment 4 – SF24 Attachment 5 – Drawings Attachment 6 - Asbuilds

LEGAL COMPLIANCE

The Contractor shall comply with all Federal, State, and Local laws, codes, and regulations applicable to his performance under this contract, and shall be solely responsible for all costs associated with said compliance.

CONTRACT PROGRESS REPORTING

a. The Contract Progress Schedule, will be used to satisfy the submission requirements of FAR 52.236-15, “Schedules for Construction Contracts”.

b. Work elements entered in the progress schedule should be limited to those tasks which will indicate the progress of the work under the contract and which can be identified and measured by personnel monitoring the Contractor’s progress.

c. Appropriate revisions will be made to the existing approved progress schedule whenever an approved change to the performance period is authorized by a contract modification. No adjustments or extensions in the performance period will be authorized without a duly executed contract modification.

d. A “Contract Progress Report”, shall be initiated weekly and delivered to the Contracting Officer and the COR simultaneously. Progress reports shall include both the percentage of work completed within the rated period and a cumulative total of work completed under the contract/task order to date. Progress reports shall be issued weekly; submitted progress reports will be reviewed by the Contracting Officer (or designated representative) and returned for correction as necessary.

FINAL INSPECTION

a. When the Contractor considers the work complete, they shall request a final inspection 7 days prior to the desired date. Final inspection shall be performed with the Contractor, Government personnel and representatives of the using activity.

b. During the final inspection, any discrepancies identified by the Government team will be documented in the Government’s punch list and provided to the Contractor for correction and re-inspection within 10 days from the date of the joint inspection.

c. Final acceptance of the work occurs upon the Contracting Officer’s acceptance of the work subsequent to successful final inspection by the COR and receipt of all contract requirements. Final acceptance must occur prior to the established contract completion date or liquidated damages may be assessed for late performance.

REQUIRED INSURANCE

In accordance with FAR clause 52.228-5 entitled, “Insurance--Work on a Government Installation” the following minimum amounts of insurance are required.

Workmen’s Compensation As required by state laws

Employer’s Liability Insurance $100,000

General Liability Insurance $500,000 per occurrence Bodily Injury Liability

Auto Liability Insurance $200,000 per person

Bodily Injury $500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $20,000 per occurrence

CONSENT OF SURETY

In accordance with FAR 28.106-5, consent of surety will be required if

a. An additional bond is required to support a modification to the contract, and the bond obtained is from a surety different than the original surety;

b. The contract is modified, without any additional bond being required, and the modification changes the contract price (upward or downward) by more than 25% or $50,000; or

c. A novation agreement is requested by the Contractor.

BONA FIDE NEED

Defense Financial Management Regulation (Vol. 3, Ch. 8, para. 080303.C) requires that work obligated by funds in the current fiscal year commence prior to1 January of the following calendar year if obligation occurred near the end of the fiscal year. Commencement can be physical on-site work or documented evidence that costs have been incurred or materials have been ordered. It is anticipated that the notice to proceed or task order will be issued in sufficient time to comply with this regulation. However, the Contractor shall not commence work until after the date of receipt of the notice to proceed or task order.

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