DRAFT AMENDMENT 1 W91247-20-R-0009 Vertical.docx

W9124720R0009

Section A - Solicitation/Contract Form

NOTE:

1. The Vertical MA IDIQ program ceiling at Fort Bragg contracts is $249,000,000. The program consists of Sustainment, Restoration and Modernization (SRM) type projects for facility repairs and minor construction.

2. The Government is under no obligation to issue any Task Orders (TOs) against MA IDIQs resulting from this solicitation in excess of the guaranteed minimum. In addition, TOs SHALL NOT be issued for work that exceeds statutory limitation for new construction. The guaranteed minimum for this MA IDIQ is $5,000.00 and is applicable ONLY to the first year of the five year ordering period. A TO will be separately issued to each awardee under this requirement to satisfy this guaranteed minimum. There is no guaranteed minimum applicable to any TOs issued during the lifetime of the contract. The program ceiling for all combined MA IDIQ contracts and TOs shall not exceed $249,000,000.

3. The Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) structure shall be established individually at the TO level. The Pricing of TOs shall be pursuant to the instructions and limitations provided at Section H, Special Contract Requirements, the MA IDIQ Cap Rates, and instructions at the individual TO level. Offerors binding MA IDIQ CAP RATES (binding rates) (submitted in accordance with Section L) shall be included into the table provided at Attachment 4 - MA IDIQ CAP RATES.

Bonds shall be reimbursed at cost. Profit, General and Administrative (G&A) and Overhead are allowed on cost of bonds. Payment for bonds shall be made once proof of payment is furnished. Bonding is at each TO Level.

4. For administrative purposes only, CLIN 0001 has been prefilled.

Section B - Supplies or Services and Prices

MA IDIQ Vertical Infrastructure Focus

FFP

The Contractor shall provide (as specified in each Task Order (TO) under the resulting contract) all labor, equipment, materials and supervision necessary to perform a broad range of construction, repair, maintenance, bid-build, and design build services on real property at Fort Bragg, Simmons and Pope Field, North Carolina to include Camp Mackall, NC. Work shall be performed in accordance with the terms and conditions of the resulting contract, Statement of Work, and Specifications and Drawings as required in any resulting individual TO issued. All work shall be in accordance with local, state, and federal codes.

Estimated Program Value is $249 million with a Program Ceiling of $249 million.

Ordering Period: 6 August 2021 through 5 August 2026

FOB: Destination

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Section C - Descriptions and Specifications

SECTION C

DESCRIPTION AND SPECIFICATIONS

MA IDIQ STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL PROVISIONS FOR TOS

DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK. This Multiple Award Indefinite Delivery Indefinite Quantity (MA IDIQ) will be used to execute a broad range of maintenance, repair, and minor construction projects at Fort Bragg and Camp Mackall, North Carolina. During the contract span, the Government will identify Tasks required to complete each project. The Contracting Officer (KO) will issue Requests for Task Order Proposal (RTOP) to the awarded Contractor(s) to compete for projects. Project work may include a variety of trades, such as carpentry, roofing, painting, electrical, heating, ventilation, air conditioning, plumbing, masonry, demolition, welding, and other general construction and repair work in support of vertical construction and repair projects. Projects may include design for Design-Build execution. No projects will be design only.

2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS.

2.1. WORK MANAGEMENT. Contractor shall provide qualified individuals to manage and execute each TO awarded under this contract. The work management team shall have project design, quality control, safety, construction, and financial management expertise. Contractor's work and responsibility includes all planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to provide all maintenance, repair, and/or construction and design/build services as specified. Contractor shall conduct the work in strict accordance with the contract and all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, and directives. Contractor shall provide related services such as preparing and submitting required reports, performing administrative work, and submitting necessary information as specified under this contract and within each TO. Contractor shall ensure that all work provided meets the scope of work for each TO, and any special specifications included with the individual TO or included in any applicable document.

2.2. LICENSURE AND CERTIFICATION. The Contractor shall retain the services of NC licensed design professionals for all Design-Build TOs. The design professionals shall have the necessary expertise and license to provide architectural, civil, electrical, mechanical, and structural systems analysis, design, and planning services. These design professionals shall have knowledge of, and expertise in, the application of current Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg facility design, construction safety, and environmental protection laws, regulations, rules, and codes and shall provide the Contractor guidance in these areas. Supporting service providers, such as foresters, geologists, land surveyors, landscape architects, soil scientists, communications designers, and others, shall be retained by the Contractor and licensed registered, and/or certified as required by law and regulation to execute TO.

2.3. KEY PERSONNEL: Key personnel shall not be added to or removed from the contract without express acknowledgement of the KO. Any changes to the working status of these key personnel shall be transmitted (in writing) to the KO/Contracting Officer Representative (COR) within ten work days of the proposed change. If, for any reason, any key person(s) become, or are expected to become, unavailable for work under this contract for a continuous period exceeding thirty workdays, the Contractor shall promptly provide a substitute with equal or greater qualifications than that of the original employee. The Contractor shall ensure all key personnel terminated or released from performance on this contract are replaced within ten workdays of the termination or release.

The following are considered key personnel by the Government:

2.3.1. Project Manager (PM): The Contractor shall provide a PM for this MA IDIQ Vertical Construction Contract. The name of this person, and a designated Alternate Project Manager (APM), who shall act for the Contractor when the PM is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at the post award conference or within thirty days to the KO. The PM or designated APM shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract and associated TOs. The PM or designated APM shall be available between the hours of 7:00 AM to 4:30 PM EDT/EST, Monday through Friday, except federal holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

2.3.2. The PM shall meet or exceed the following minimum qualifications: The PM shall have a minimum of a Construction Management Degree, Engineering Degree, Architectural Degree, or similar degree related to construction and engineering. The Project Manager shall also have a minimum of five year experience managing vertical construction services to include project management and building construction. The APM shall also have same or greater experience.

2.3.3. OTHERS: Superintendent, Construction Quality Control Manager, Site Safety Health Officer, Architect (RA), Civil Engineer (PE), Electrical Engineer (PE), Mechanical Engineer (PE), Structural Engineer (PE), Communications Designer (RCDD), Land Surveyor (PLS), and Landscape Architect (RLA). The Key Personnel identified on the Contractor solicitation proposal shall be utilized on each TO as applicable to the required work unless individuals of equal or higher qualifications are provided. The Contractor shall provide a Key Positions list with supporting qualifications information for approval in response to each RTOP for review and approval by the KO. If Contractor does not provide individuals of equal or higher qualifications than indicated in the solicitation proposal, the Contractor shall not be awarded a TO. These Key Personnel must supervise, execute, or manage the work as applicable to the task. Failure to utilize Key Personnel shall result in contract termination.

2.4. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Contractor solicitation proposal shall include resumes for all key personnel. The resumes shall clearly and concisely identify specific applicable expertise and experience for the relevant project types proposed under this contract. Resumes of key personnel shall demonstrate their depth of experience in their respective roles. Each resume shall include a maximum of seven (7) specific relevant projects to this solicitation with a clear, concise description of the specific tasks performed for each project. Expertise and experience not applicable to this solicitation will not be considered. The resume shall indicate the specific proposed role and responsibility (key personnel) in this contract. Identifying only the individual’s job title does not provide sufficient information to determine their specific expertise and experience as it relates to services to be performed under this contract and is not acceptable. A copy of the applicable current professional certification/registration/accreditation certificate shall be included for (personnel with registration in multiple states need only submit a copy from one state). Non-relevant information will not be considered.

3. WORK EXECUTION

3.1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK. (FAR Clause 52.211-10): Notice To Proceed (NTP) information and requirements for Design-Build and Construction only tasks will be as indicated in the RTOPs/TOs.

3.2. SUBCONTRACTORS. Within ten work days after award of the TO, the Contractor shall deliver to the KO a completed Standard Form (SF) 1413, Statement and Acknowledgment, for each subcontract for construction in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 52.222-11. The prime Contractor shall have the ability to manage and control multiple subcontractors at multiple job locations. The prime Contractor shall ensure subcontractors are licensed, certified, competent, and capable of handling all assigned tasks. Within ten work days after the award of any subsequently awarded subcontract, the Contractor shall deliver to the KO an updated completed SF 1413 for such additional subcontract.

3.3. QUALITY CONTROL PLAN (QCP). The QCP shall describe methods for surveillance of the work, including that executed by subcontractors, and in-house Contractor quality control inspectors. The QCP shall be incorporated and submitted IAW RTOP and become part of this MA IDIQ contract and resulting TO after the plan has been accepted by the KO. Proposed changes made after KO acceptance shall be submitted in writing through the COR to the KO for review and acceptance prior to implementing any revision. The QCP shall be maintained throughout the life of the TO and shall include the Contractor’s procedures to routinely evaluate the effectiveness of the QCP to ensure the Contractor is meeting the performance standards and requirements of the contract. Contractor shall prepare a Quality Control Report (QCR) daily for each TO. The QCR shall be submitted to the COR at least weekly throughout the duration of the TO. Contractor is responsible to plan and execute quality control in accordance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ER 1180-1-6.

Establish and maintain an effective quality control system in compliance with the FAR Clause 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION. Quality control system consists of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce a quality end product that complies with contract. Quality control system must cover all design and construction operations, both onsite and offsite activities, and be keyed to definable features of work, construction sequence and schedule. Project Manager/Superintendent is responsible for quality of work and is subject to removal by KO for non-compliance with contract quality requirements. Project Manager/Superintendent must be onsite at all times or as otherwise approved by the KO.

Upon receiving Notice of Award, prepare a CQC Plan specific to project organization, site, and features of work. Describe proposed procedures to implement requirements of FAR Clause 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION - KO may accept an Interim CQC Plan under a conditional acceptance for first thirty days of operation when CQC Plan first applicable definable features of work are acceptable. Submit no later than thirty calendar days after commencement of work, an acceptable overall CQC Plan.

3.4. NONCONFORMANCE REPORT (NCR). When the Contractor’s performance is unsatisfactory, a NCR will be issued by the KO. The Contractor shall reply in writing through the COR to the KO within five work days from the date of receipt of the NCR, giving the reasons for the unsatisfactory performance, corrective action taken, and procedures to preclude recurrence.

3.4.1. NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE - The KO will notify the Contractor of noncompliance with contract requirements. Take corrective action immediately after receipt of noncompliance notification. Any Contractor personnel notified at the work site is sufficient for the purpose of Contractor notification. If the Contractor fails to comply promptly, the KO may issue an order stopping all or part of work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. Such stop orders shall not be made a basis of a Contractor's claim for time extension or other damages.

3.5. COVID 19 Mitigation Plan. The Contractor is required to submit a COVID 19 Mitigation Plan, ten days after contract award. The plan shall include safety measures, consistent with Federal and Installation guidelines related to all COVID 19 health measures. The plan shall be submitted to the KO and COR and approved by the Garrison Safety Office. The plan shall also be followed while on a Federal Installation.

4. RESERVED

5. DESIGN DOCUMENTS. Design and submittal documents prepared by the Contractor for each TO requiring design shall comply with the following and shall not be executed until assigned DPW Project Manager has approved all documents and Work Classification. The DPW Project Manager will provide a copy of the approved submittal to the KO and Contractor for file documentation. The DPW Project Manager will be assigned to the TO and will be identified inn writing to the Contractor at or before TO award.

5.1. CATEGORIES OF WORK. Whenever a project deals with multiple categories of work, the drawings, bid schedule, and cost estimate shall be developed so that a distinction can be made between items that are associated with each classification of work (usually either Repair or Minor Construction, as per AR 420-1 Army Facilities Management and DA PAM 420-11 Project Definition and Work Classification). Notes shall be affixed throughout the TO drawings to clearly distinguish between work that is Repair and work that is Minor Construction. Similarly, notes shall be affixed throughout the TO drawings to clearly distinguish items of work representing as-yet un-awarded scope Additives and Options. Allocate space on the title page for identification of Minor Construction (MC) and Repair (R) symbols. Entitle the space “WORK CLASSIFICATION”, using ¼” lettering as a minimum. MC and R will identify items on any following sheets that contain such work. When applicable, each work category and associated Additive/Option items shall be accounted-for and priced separately on the TO price proposal. Additive/Option items shall be priced separately, complete with Overhead and Profit (OH & P). When different work classifications apply to Additive/Option items, these shall be noted on the drawings and price proposal. Completed final design submittals, drawings, and price proposals shall clearly define the different items associated with each classification of work, including Additive/Option items. The Government will identify any anticipated Additive/Option work items and expected work categories the Contractor shall be responsible for tracking when it issues the RTOP.

5.2. DRAWINGS. The Government will indicate the level of final design documents required for each individual project as a part of TO scoping. Design submittals, whether at 35%, 60%, 90%, 100%, or other completion level and the required submittal dates shall be per the Scope of Work (SOW) of each TO. Once awarded to a Contractor and the NTP for the TO is issued, only those items of design work that have been approved by the DPW Project Manager and the KO may begin construction/repair concurrent with design. Each drawing sheet shall be prepared in Computer Aided Design (CAD) Autodesk AutoCAD (dwg) format and per USACE ERDC/ITL TR-12-6 A/E/C CAD Standard 6.0 or as otherwise designated. The title block shall contain project information provided by the Government, including but not limited to: Project Work Request ID (DA Form 4283 / FB Form 4283 Work Request ID), Project Title, Drawing Identification Code, Contract/TO ID, and Design Completion Date. CAD drawings shall be submitted through compact disc or other approved method. The plot area of each sheet shall be 22” x 34” on 24 x 36” paper layout unless otherwise specified. Drawing sets shall be submitted as Autodesk AutoCAD (dwg) files and as a single file in Adobe Acrobat (pdf) format.

5.3. SPECIFICATIONS. Technical specifications shall be developed based on current Unified Facilities Guide Specifications (UFGS) utilizing SpecsIntact and converted to Microsoft Word (docx) documents, including General & Special Provisions unless otherwise approved by the DPW Project Manager and KO. All specifications shall be submitted through compact disc or other approved method. Several technical specification sections have been edited for Contractor use and included in the Fort Bragg Installation Design Guide (IDG).

5.4. CONSTRUCTION PRICING. Contractor shall submit construction pricing in a manner sufficient to ensure Work Classification types (Minor Construction or Repair) are within statutory limits. Detailed unit pricing may be required. The level of detail shall be per TO SOW. Contractor shall provide pricing utilizing Construction Specifications Institute (CSI) Master Format (50 Divisions) line items at the 12-digit level if required per TO SOW.

5.5. CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE AND MATERIAL SUBMITTALS. The Contractor shall submit for approval all certificates of compliance and material submittals required in the technical specifications. Required submittals shall be submitted for approval no later than twenty work days prior to the approval date needed to achieve compliance with the approved project schedule. Approval must be received from the KO before incorporating the materials into the work. The Contractor shall provide a Submittal Register listing all required submittals in the contract to the COR at the time of the first submittal. Submittal forms (ENG Form 4025-R) and a sample Submittal Register (ENG Form 4288-R) will be provided at the Preconstruction Conference IAW FAR 52.236-26.

5.6. COLOR BOARDS. When a project color board is required per TO SOW, two sets of color boards shall be submitted by the Contractor, in addition to any samples required elsewhere in the technical specifications. Such submittals shall be made not less than twenty work days prior to the date needed to comply with the approved project schedule. Each set of boards shall include samples of colors and finishes of all interior and exterior surfaces such as walls, partitions, floors, flashing, windows, and ceilings. The samples shall be presented on 8-1/2" x 11" boards or modules with a maximum spread of 24" x 31-1/2" for foldouts, and so as to fit in a standard three-ring binder. The Government shall approve all submittals prior to use. If multiple material and finish schemes are required, samples shall be identified by scheme and referenced by room names/numbers on the contract floor plans and room finish/color schedule.

5.7. DESIGN ANALYSIS. The Contractor shall submit analyses for all designs. The type and level of detail shall be established based on the SOW of each TO and shall be sufficient to facilitate complete review and fully guide the work. When analysis software is utilized, Contractor shall submit all associated data files (input, output, other). Contractor shall submit a detailed design report which clearly denotes and relates the methodologies, procedures, equations, parameters, assumptions, and results of analyses supporting the design. All files shall be submitted in both print and electronic format as specified in the TO. At a minimum, one complete set of all documents shall be submitted in both print and electronic form. Analysis software input and output files shall be submitted in native application input and output formats (*.xlsx, *.inp, *.cid, etc.). The analysis report shall be in Adobe Acrobat (.pdf) format. It shall be a single file including all analysis.

5.8. INSTALLATION DESIGN GUIDE (IDG). Work performed shall conform to the requirements and guidelines of the current edition of the Fort Bragg IDG. The IDG provides general and specific guidance in many areas regarding site and facility appearance, material types, finishes (interior and exterior), installation districts (identified by land use and cultural/historic significance), and installation preferences in many important technical areas. Exterior materials and finishes shall be approved by the Fort Bragg Architectural Review Board.

5.9. FILE NAMING CONVENTION. All project files submitted to the government shall be named using the form “XX-NNNNN-YY_TTTTTTTTTT_DDDDDDDDDD_YYYYMMDDaa.XYZ”, where “XX-NNNNN-YY” is the Form 4283 work request identification code, “TTTTTTTTTT” is an abbreviated project title, “DDDDDDDDDD“ is a meaningful file description, “YYYY” is the four digit year, “MM” is the two digit month (including leading zero for first nine months), “DD” is the two digit day (including leading zero for first nine days), “aa” is a sequential identifier that is modified if multiple file versions are saved in one day (“aa” for 1st version, “ab” for 2nd version, “ac” for 3rd version, “ba” for 27th version, etc.), “XYZ” is the file type suffix (doc, xls, dgn, pdf, etc.). No blank spaces shall be included in any project files names (use underscores).

Examples

FB-04026-22_RepairBldg15349Parking_APP_20210827ab.pdf - Work request identification code “FB-04026-22”, abbreviated project title “RepairBldg15349Parking” (Repair parking lot at Building 15349), meaningful file description “APP” (accident prevention plan), file (save) date “20210827”, file version “ab” (2nd accident prevention plan file saved on 2021 August 27), and file type suffix “pdf” (Adobe Acrobat Portable Document file format).

M8-70036-22_ConstructTrngFld_Design35_20210706aa.dwg - Work request identification code “M8-70036-22”, abbreviated project title “ConstructTrngFld” (Construct SOF Athletic Training Field), meaningful file description “Design35” (35% complete design drawings), file (save) date “20210806”, file version “aa” (1st design drawings file saved on 2021 August 6), and file type suffix “dwg” (Autodesk AutoCAD dwg file format); note there is no facility identifier (building number) in the project title as it is a new facility without one yet assigned.

6. WORK HOURS. Normal duty hours for Fort Bragg and other facilities covered by this MA IDIQ are 7:00 A.M. through 4:00 P.M. EDT/EST, Monday through Friday. If the Contractor wishes to work beyond the hours noted, weekends, and holidays, a written request must be submitted to the COR one week in advance.

7. CONTRACTOR’S SUPERINTENDENT (TO). The Contractor shall appoint a full time, qualified Superintendent in writing and shall submit the appointment letter with the job Superintendent’s name, telephone number, and qualifications to the KO and DPW Project Manager and COR five work days prior to commencement of work for any TO. The Superintendent shall have a minimum of four years of superintendence experience, shall have authority to act on behalf of the Contractor, and shall superintend the project full-time. During the absence of the Superintendent, an alternate Superintendent shall be appointed in writing as described above and shall possess the same or superior minimum qualifications.

8. CONSTRUCTION SITE MAINTENANCE. Contractor shall store all supplies and equipment on project site so as to preclude theft or damage. Contractor shall maintain each site in a neat and orderly manner daily. Protection and security for materials and equipment on site is the sole responsibility of the Contractor. The Contractor may be required to install temporary fencing to protect the site, at no cost to the Government.

9. WORK AREAS.

9.1. The Contractor shall protect and preserve Government property at all times within the work area and adjacent areas that could be affected by the accomplishment of the work specified and indicated. The Contractor shall protect all parties and individuals within or near the work areas who could be endangered by execution of the work. The Contractor shall protect the interior of any affected facilities from inclement weather. Any actions necessary to provide adequate protection are solely the Contractor’s responsibility. The Contractor is required to maintain noise and dust control.

9.2. The Contractor is required to cover equipment that is to remain in place within the area of contract operations and protect it against damage or loss and store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed or used in work as required by drawings and specifications. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected and returned equal to its condition prior to starting work at no additional expense to the Government. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

9.3. Contractor shall provide protective barriers for all grass, trees, shrubs, sidewalks, curbs, gutters, and other hardscape/softscape within the construction boundary. Furthermore, such items, including grass, outside the construction boundary shall also be protected during delivery of materials and / or moving of equipment. Damages caused by the Contractor to existing grounds, plants, pavements, utilities, work by others, fixtures, or furnishings shall be repaired or replaced by the Contractor, at no cost to the Government. Such repairs or replacements shall be of as good of condition as existed before the damaging, unless such existing work is scheduled for removal or replacement by the work requirements of the contract. This requirement also pertains to grading of site to remove all clods and grade irregularities prior to final inspection and acceptance. The Contractor may be required to install temporary fencing to protect the site, at no cost to the Government.

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

9.3.2. The work shall, so far as practicable, be done in definite sections or phases and confined to limited areas which shall be completed before work in other sections or phases is begun. The KO has final approval for variations to work areas.

9.3.3. The Contractor shall maintain, on all construction sites with work in progress, approved copies of the following as they apply to the TO: SOW, drawings, contract (including modifications), excavation permits, hot work permits, borrow permits, Accident Prevention Plan, Quality Control Plan, and Environmental Protection Plan.

9.3.4. The Contractor shall obtain an approved excavation permit from the DPW Operations & Maintenance Division (910-396-0325), with on-site utilities located and/or cleared, prior to beginning excavation. The Contractor shall notify the DPW Project Manager two days prior to requesting excavation permit and provide the DPW Project Manager and COR a copy of the completed/signed excavation permit prior to commencing excavation. The Contractor shall maintain located utility markings throughout the duration of the contract. The Contractor shall hand-locate and use extreme care when working near marked utilities. The Contractor is responsible for making emergency notifications (e.g., to the fire department and COR) in the event a utility is struck. The Contractor shall be held financially responsible for repairs in the event of negligence and shall otherwise ensure satisfactory repairs are made without delay.

9.3.5. The Contractor shall obtain an approved Hot-Work Permit (DA Form 5383-R) from the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES) at 910-907-4813 prior to performing any hot work such as brazing, welding, cutting, torching, soldering, etc. The Contractor shall notify the DPW Project Manager two days prior to requesting hot work permit and provide the DPW Project Manager and COR a copy of the completed/signed hot work permit prior to commencing hot work. If conditions or locations change or the permit expires, the Contractor shall obtain a new permit. The Contractor shall maintain a fire watch and perform other measures (e.g., maintain a fire extinguisher on site) as directed by the DES. The Contractor shall ensure work areas are made safe and secure at the end of operations.

10. UTILITY OUTAGES AND ROAD CLOSURES. Utility, road, and railroad outages, detours, and closures require ten work days advance written notice and are subject to KO/DPW Project Manager and COR approval. A sample utility outage/road closure request form will be provided at the Preconstruction Conference IAW FAR 52.236-26. In the case of road closures, a traffic control plan with a sketch shall be provided by Contractor showing the closure location and all necessary signs and barricades. Necessary signage, barricades, flag persons, lights (including temporary traffic control lights), and markings for the safe movement of the public during construction shall be in accordance with the Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (MUTCD), and shall be provided at no additional expense to the Government.

11. BORROW PERMITS. Contractor may be able to use the Fort Bragg borrow pit to obtain material, however no material can be off loaded. An Authorization for Use of Borrow Pits permit is required before gaining access to Fort Bragg borrow pits. When applicable, a copy of the request for authorization to use the borrow pits form will be provided at the Preconstruction Conference IAW FAR 52.236-26. The Contractor shall submit request form to DPW Operations and Maintenance Division, Landfill & Equipment Repair Section (910-396-6873 / 910-309-7741) for approval. The Contractor shall notify the DPW Project Manager two days prior to requesting borrow pit permit and provide the DPW Project Manager and COR a copy of the completed/signed borrow pit permit prior to commencing borrow pit work. Permits are only issued for 60-day increments. The Contractor shall fully comply with all the conditions stated on the permit and borrow materials may only be used for the contract identified on the permit. The borrow pit location shall be clearly indicated on the contract drawings.

12. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED EQUIPMENT / MATERIALS.

12.1. The Government reserves the right to provide Government-furnished equipment / materials (GFE / GFM) that is on-hand if it can be used by the Contractor to complete a TO. The Government will hand-receipt the GFE/GFM to the Contractor. The Contractor, using its own resources, shall transport all GFE / GFM described on the TO at no additional cost to the Government. The GFE / GFM shall be transported from the Government storage area, or other area specified in the SOW, to the work site indicated by the TO. Contractor shall ensure that COR is kept apprised of any and all movement of GFE/GFM.

12.2. The Contractor assumes the risk and responsibility for the loss or damage to GFE / GFM once the Contractor receives possession of the GFE / GFM.

12.3. The Contractor shall follow the instructions of the KO regarding the disposition of all GFE / GFM not consumed in performance of a TO.

13. GOVERNMENT EQUIPMENT ON THE SITE.

13.1. All government equipment and material shall remain the property of the Government unless specifically noted otherwise. Contractor shall relocate all property that the Government retains title to as specified in the TO or per instructions of the KO.

13.2. Contractor is required to protect equipment that is to remain in place within the area of TO operations and protect it against damage and loss, and to store equipment that is removed in performance of work where directed. Equipment temporarily removed shall be protected and returned to its original position prior to completing work at no additional expense to the Government. Security for equipment or material that is to be reused and is removed for temporary storage shall be the sole responsibility of the Contractor.

14. DISPOSAL OF WASTE.

14.1. Loose debris on trucks leaving the site shall be loaded in a manner that shall prevent dropping of materials on streets and conform to local ordinances / laws. Fasten suitable cover, such as a tarpaulin, over the load before entering surrounding streets. The Contractor shall be responsible for cleaning up any materials that fall from trucks and held liable for any resulting damages. The Contractor is solely responsible for spillage from its vehicles, and such spillage shall be cleaned up immediately. The Contractor shall report all spills to the Fort Bragg Fire Department 910-432-0911 or 911. For the duration of this contract and on a daily basis, the Contractor shall remove from all roads and / or streets asphalt, mud, soil, rocks, trash, and debris that result from its operations. All roads and / or streets affected shall be cleaned before close of business on the day affected.

14.2. Contractor shall submit all trip tickets from the off-post landfill facility to show all debris is being land-filled in accordance with all Federal requirements and in an approved location.

14.3. The DPW Project Manager (or individual designated by PM) will determine if materials removed from and not reused in the project are salvageable or unsalvageable. Salvageable materials shall be disposed of as directed by the KO. When material is designated as unsalvageable, the material from that point shall become the property of the Contractor.

14.4. The Fort Bragg Lamont Construction and Demolition (C&D) Landfill is closed and is not accepting any C&D Waste or Asbestos Waste. The Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Transfer Station at the Lamont Landfill Facility is closed and is not accepting MSW at the facility.

14.5. All Contractors shall use a State Certified C&D Landfill or Sub Title “D” Landfill outside Department of Defense land for the disposal of C&D waste, asbestos waste, and MSW. The Contractor shall maintain data of all waste disposed (C&D and MSW) and all materials recycled in execution of a TO. The Department of the Army (DA) and the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (NCDEQ) requires monthly and annual reporting of all materials (waste and recyclables) managed by Fort Bragg. The Fort Bragg Environmental Compliance Branch, Solid Waste/Recycling Office is responsible for compiling data into monthly Directorate Reports to be consolidated into reports for DA and NCDEQ. A form from the Solid Waste/Recycling Office or a Contractor form shall be completed by the Contractor with the type of waste or recycled material, the weight of the waste/material (tons or pounds), and the certified facility accepting the waste/material. This information shall be submitted to the DPW Project Manager (or individual designated by PM) no later than the second Friday of each month.

14.6. All recyclable materials generated during execution of a TO is Government property unless the contract specifies that the Contractor can obtain the materials. State Law and Fort Bragg regulations requires covering of loads of waste or recyclables to prevent litter. All waste and recyclable material loads are subject to be inspected of their contents while on Department of Defense land. The Lamont Landfill Facility Recycling Area may accept specific recyclable items as indicated below.

14.7. Concrete, Brick, Block and Asphalt: tested and free of asbestos and lead based paint to be recycled; no larger than 2’ by 2’ pieces or equivalent; minimal amount of dirt in load; no rebar protruding out of the concrete.

14.8. Trees and Limbs: six feet or less in length for diameter < 36 inches; three feet or less in length for diameter => 36 inches; minimal amount of dirt in load; ground wood chips accepted; no trash in load - No stumps are accepted at the Fort Bragg Lamont C&D Landfill. Stumps must be transported off the installation to an approved disposal facility.

14.9. Pallets: serviceable and non-serviceable.

14.10. Steel and Aluminum: no items requiring demilitarization; no items containing or coated with liquid.

14.11. Cardboard: clean of trash, plastic, styrofoam, wood, metal, etc.; a 40 cubic yard dumpster may be made available for material; alternate acceptance location at Fort Bragg Recycling Center (Building 3-1240, DPW Compound at Butner Road / Reilly Road intersection).

15. SALVAGE.

15.1 Title to all materials and equipment to be demolished, except recyclable items and items indicated in the TO as Government salvage, shall be vested to the Contractor upon removal from Department of Defense land. The Government shall not be responsible for the condition, loss, or damage to such materials and equipment after NTP. All unsalvageable material shall be disposed of legally outside Department of Defense land.

15.2. Projects which include Government salvage will have such items clearly designated in the TO. Government salvage materials shall be cleaned, sorted, identified, bundled, boxed, etc. and delivered to the collection location identified in the individual TO.

16. APPLICABLE LAWS, REGULATIONS, RULES, AND CODES. The following sources of publications shall be employed for all design and construction under this contract. If there is a conflict between the following documents and the contract specifications, the most stringent requirements shall apply. The Contractor shall have a copy of each of the following documents available for use during the term of this contract, as well as the documents referenced in each of the following documents. The current version as of the date of the TO notification shall govern for the term of the TO.

UFC 1-200-01 DoD Building Code (General Building Requirements) UFC 1-200-02 High Performance and Sustainable Building Requirements Fort Bragg Installation Design Guide (IDG)

16.1. Additionally, the Contractor is responsible for compliance with current Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg construction safety and environmental protection laws, regulations, rules, and codes, including incorporation of such in all designs.

16.2. FACILITY HVAC/ENERGY SYSTEMS. All facility heating, venting, air conditioning, lighting, and other energy system analysis/design shall be completed utilizing the DOE EnergyPlus model version 9.5.0 engine unless otherwise stated in the TO SOW.

17. CONSTRUCTION SITES.

17.1. GENERAL. The Contractor shall operate and maintain all work areas according to the requirements of this contract. Work areas are subject to inspection and enforcement according to all Federal, Department of the Army, State of North Carolina, and Fort Bragg laws, regulations, rules, and codes.

17.2. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES. The Government will make available all reasonably required utilities to the Contractor from existing outlets and supplies, as specified in the TOs. The Contractor shall fully comply with all current requirements, rules, and regulations in regards to connecting with existing utility systems. The Contractor shall carefully conserve all utilities furnished. The Contractor shall be responsible for all connection and disconnection costs and pay for all utilities used by their facilities, regardless if these are reimbursable or non-reimbursable customers.

17.2.1. TEMPORARY UTILITY CONNECTIONS. The Contractor shall submit a DPW Demand Maintenance Order (DMO) and notify the DPW COR and Project Manager in writing, before contacting DPW - Energy and Utilities Branch (910-396-6369 / 910-432-6010). Demand Maintenance Orders are obtained by calling 910-396-0321. Once the DMO has been approved, the Contractor shall be responsible for contacting DPW Energy and Utilities Branch and making arrangements for connections, disconnections, and billing. The Contractor shall be responsible to provide and maintain all necessary temporary service lines and connections within 5 feet of their temporary facilities. Meters to measure the amount of each commodity being used for the purpose of determining charges will be provided and installed by the parties stated below.

17.2.1.1. TEMPORARY ELECTRICAL CONNECTIONS. For temporary electrical connections, the Government or its electrical utility partner will provide the meter (meter base provided by Contractor) and will make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary wiring installation. The Contractor shall not make the final electrical connection.

17.2.1.2. TEMPORARY WATER/SEWER CONNECTIONS. For temporary water and sewer connections, the Contractor shall apply for a connection permit through American States Utility Services (ASUS). ASUS will install a backflow prevention device and meter on all connections to the potable water system. If the Contractor requests the use of a fire hydrant and receives approval from the KO, a backflow prevention device and meter will be installed by ASUS prior to use. American States Utility Services physical address, internet address, and telephone number is 110 North Fourth Street, Spring Lake, NC, North Carolina, 28390, www.asusinc.com, 910-495-1311.

17.2.1.3. TEMPORARY NATURAL GAS CONNECTIONS. For temporary natural gas connections, the Government or its natural gas utility partner Piedmont Natural Gas (PNG) will provide the meter and will make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary installation. The Contractor shall not make the final natural gas connections. DPW will provide notification to PNG of any emergencies or problems encountered by TO work under this MA IDIQ. PNG is responsible for all routine and emergency maintenance and operations responsibilities associated with natural gas mains. Piedmont Natural Gas physical address, internet address, and telephone number is 1069 Wilkes Road, Fayetteville, North Carolina, 28306, www.piedmontng.com, 910-321-2925.

17.2.2. USE OF PERMANENT BUILDING UTILITY CONNECTIONS. Utilities consumed by the Contractor from permanent building utility connections shall be metered and paid for by the Contractor. When the permanent system is activated, the initial meter reading shall be recorded and reported as specified below. The Contractor shall pay for utilities consumed through the permanent building connection until the work has been completed or the government has occupied the facility, whichever occurs first.

17.2.3. PAYMENT FOR UTILITY SERVICES. Unless otherwise provided in a TO award, the amount of each utility service consumed shall be charged to and paid for by the Contractor at the prevailing rates. Rates are subject to change every month without notice and are based on cost to Federal Government. Electricity charge rate as of OCT 2020 is $0.08361/kWh. Natural Gas charge rate as of OCT 2020 is $0.37987/thm for APR-SEP and $0.51774/thm for OCT-MAR. Sanitary Sewer charge rate as of OCT 2020 is $10.95862/kgal. Potable Water charge rate as of OCT 2020 is $11.22798/kgal. For additional/current rate information contact: DPW Energy and Utilities Branch (910-396-6369 / 910-432-6010).

17.2.4. INITIAL METER READINGS. Upon installation of the meter, the initial reading shall be recorded (in the presence of the COR) and forwarded to the point of contact for utility service with a copy to the COR.

17.2.5. FINAL METER READINGS. Before completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the KO and DPW Project Manager in writing ten work days before termination is desired. The Government or the utility provider will take a final meter reading. The provider will disconnect the utility service. The Contractor shall then remove all the temporary distribution lines, meters, meter bases, and associated equipment. The Contractor shall pay all outstanding utility bills before final acceptance of the work by the Government.

17.3. TOILET FACILITIES. Contractor's personnel shall be permitted to use existing toilet facilities on the premises subject to approval of the KO, unless otherwise specified in the project SOW. Facilities must be kept cleaned by Contractor. It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to request use of on-site facilities. No request infers “no necessity of use.”

17.4. GRASSED AREAS. Grass and weed growth in excavated materials that are stockpiled on site shall be controlled and / or cut weekly. Weeds and grass within the construction site shall also be controlled and / or cut weekly. Areas disturbed by construction and / or those areas required by the plans to be “re-seeded” shall be re-established by sodding, hydro-seeding, or other method approved by the DPW Project Manager within seven days of disturbance for areas involving slopes of greater than 3:1, or otherwise within fourteen days for flatter terrain.

17.5. PARKING AREAS. Contractor or Contractor’s employees, including subcontractors, shall not park any personally owned vehicle (POV) or company and / or delivery vehicle on grassy areas near or in the construction site without prior approval from the DPW Project Manager. When allowed, parking on grassy areas shall only be for short-term delivery purposes (to include heavy tools, equipment, construction materials, etc.). Contractor is to use designated hard surfaces or existing parking lots near or within the project site for parking of POVs or company and / or delivery vehicles. Tire and track impressions (ruts) created on wet or soft soil by vehicles and / or equipment used in the Contractor’s operations shall not be left for more than one day after removal of such vehicle or equipment that caused the rutting. The Contractor shall restore the affected area(s) of the site to its original condition within that one-day period.

17.6. SITE CLEANUP. During construction, the Contractor shall maintain all areas in a neat and orderly manner. Contractor shall keep the construction site cleaned daily of all construction trash, trash generated by employees, debris, and / or demolished building materials. If the work areas are found not kept neat and orderly, the Contractor shall return to the area to correct the unacceptable condition. During the laying of asphalt roads, streets and / or parking surfaces, areas soiled by residual asphalt shall be cleaned daily. The Contractor shall treat entrances and exits to asphalt work with hydrated lime as needed at no additional cost to the Government.

17.7. HAUL ROUTES. The Contractor is required to use the haul routes shown on the TO drawings for transportation of borrow materials, construction debris, or demolition materials unless otherwise permitted in writing by the KO. When haul routes are not designated, the Contractor shall obtain approval from the KO with coordination with the DPW Project Manager for the routes Contractor intends to use. The axle load of earth-hauling equipment operating on paved streets shall not exceed 12,000 pounds. All construction debris/trash that leaves the project site shall be covered from the time that it leaves the construction site. Any mud, soil, or other material left along the haul route shall be cleaned up by the Contractor immediately upon discovery or notification of such an occurrence at the Contractor’s own expense.

17.8. PROJECT SIGN. When required by TO SOW, the Contractor shall furnish and install a project sign at the location selected by the COR. The required graphic format, sign layout, and color will be provided at the Preconstruction Conference IAW FAR 52.236-26, and can be viewed in the Fort Bragg IDG.

18. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.

18.1. PROTECTION OF LAND RESOURCES. Prior to the start of any construction, the Contractor shall identify all land resources to be preserved within the Contractor's work area. The Contractor shall not remove, cut, deface, injure, or destroy land resources, including trees, shrubs, vines, grasses, topsoil, and land forms, without special permission from the KO. No ropes, cables, or guys shall be fastened or attached to any trees for anchorage unless specifically authorized. Where such special emergency use is permitted, the Contractor shall provide effective protection for land and vegetation resources at all times.

18.2 FOREST RESOURCES. Merchantable timber and pine straw shall neither be cut nor removed from the construction site until it has been assessed by the DPW Forestry Branch (910-396-2510 or 910-908-2430) in conjunction with the Savannah District Forest Resources Office. The Savannah District Forest Resources Office shall be provided adequate time to arrange for the sale and removal of timber or pine straw.