Draft_JOC_Statement_of_Work_-_27Sep16.docx

Statement of Work (SOW)

C.1. PURPOSE AND SCOPE

1.1. This Job Order Contract (JOC) is an Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (ID/IQ) contract for a broad range of general construction intended to provide rapid response for new construction, rehabilitation, modernization, or repair of real property relating but not limited to civil, mechanical, conveyance, plumbing, structural, electrical, life safety and instrumentation and heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems and components of Government facilities at Fort Gordon, GA and Lake Thurmond, GA, hereafter referred to as FG. Work may include, but not be limited to:

1.1.1. Vertical Construction

1.1.1.1. Buildings.

1.1.1.1.1. Sustainment, restoration, modernization and minor construction of various facilities, facility additions, pre-engineered buildings and other structures (e.g. open bay pre-engineered, storage facilities and training ranges).

1.1.1.1.2. Building sustainment, restoration, modernization to include floors, ceilings, walls, windows, doors, finishes, electrical and mechanical upgrades, furniture incidental to construction (e.g. workstations), lead, asbestos and mold remediation, interior and/or exterior painting of new and existing facilities, and work incidental to surface deterioration (e.g. patching drywall, replacing siding and trim work).

1.1.1.1.3. Minor construction of the following types of facilities or their equivalent or similar commercial or institutional types may include but not be limited to: Medical Facilities, Company Operational Facilities, Administrative & Office Buildings, Educational Facilities, Military Training Facilities, Weapons Training Facilities (Shoot-houses), Animal Training & Storage Facilities, Religious Facilities, Recreational & Storage Facilities, Dining Facilities, Vehicle Maintenance Facilities, Aircraft Storage Facilities, Hangars, Barracks.

1.1.1.2. Roofs.

1.1.1.2.1. Replacement and repair of roof and roofing systems. Work will include gutters, downspouts, flashing, fascia and soffits. Incidental damage (e.g. ceiling replacement, painting and carpet cleaning) as a result of roof leaks.

1.1.1.3. Anti-Terrorism Force Protection.

1.1.1.3.1. Building and site security for both new and retrofit construction (e.g. site layout, security design, building construction, security equipment, threat development, level of protection, and design constraints and communications).

1.1.2. Horizontal Construction

1.1.2.1. New construction, rehabilitation and repairs of highways, roads, streets, airport runways, concrete aprons, sidewalks, storm drainage, landscaping, detection loops, parking lots, traffic lines and traffic markings. Work can also include the following, but not be limited to: site preparation, clearing & grubbing, surveying, fencing, drainage systems, traffic & signalization and traffic studies. Storm water management and erosion control.

1.1.3. Mechanical

1.1.3.1. New construction, rehabilitation, maintenance or repair of HVAC systems, plumbing systems, waste water drainage systems, fire protection sprinkler systems, fire suppression systems, backflow preventers and all devices, equipment and components associated with constructing and installing these systems. Work can also include, but not be limited to the following: Installation of and experience with fire protection systems, DDC controls systems, underground high temperature lines, medium temperature lines, chill water distribution systems, variable frequency controls on HVAC systems, testing, adjusting, and balancing of HVAC systems, design and installation of computer room HVAC systems, commissioning of building systems and pumping systems.

1.1.4. Electrical

1.1.4.1. New construction, rehabilitation, maintenance or repair of interior and exterior utility systems and lines. Work may include but not be limited to the following: New construction, rehabilitation or repair services including electrical work. Interior and exterior high and low voltage electrical lines, communication lines, (e.g. telephone and data lines), communication systems, fire alarm systems, security and security camera systems and cabling. Design, installation, and testing of new and existing emergency generator systems, automatic transfer switches, and emergency power connections into existing electrical systems.

1.1.5. Incidental

1.1.5.1. New construction, renovation, rehabilitation repair or demolition services incidental to the tasks performed in any of the above paragraphs. This work shall include, but is not be limited to, carpentry, painting, lighting, and similar minor electrical work that may be required to provide a complete, safe and usable facility during and after the course of roofing, mechanical, plumbing or painting services and demolition.

1.1.5.2. Testing, reports and surveys associated with new construction, renovation, rehabilitation of, repairs and additions to, buildings (including lead and asbestos), structures, roads (including traffic/pedestrian patterns), drainage systems, mechanical systems and utility systems (e.g. natural gas, water, storm sewer, sanitary sewer and propane gas lines).

1.1.5.3. Informal (shop) drawings, incidental to the job, reflecting the plan of action and the completed project, are anticipated.

C.2. DESCRIPTION TASK ORDER WORK

2.1. The Contractor shall provide, upon receipt of a task order (TO), all labor, materials, supplies, parts (to include system components), project supervision, equipment, and related services, (except when specified as Government furnished), construct, rehabilitate, modernize or repair facilities and structures primarily at Federal facilities within the contract boundaries as specified in strict accordance with all terms, conditions, special contract requirements, specifications, drawings, attachments, and exhibits contained in the contract or incorporated by reference.

2.2. Contractor Responsibility. The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include all contractor planning, programming, administration, and management necessary to provide work as specified. The work shall be conducted in accordance with the contract and all applicable Federal, State and local laws, regulations, codes, or directives, to include applicable documents listed. The Contractor shall ensure that all work meets critical reliability rates or tolerances specified or included in applicable referenced documents. The Contractor shall perform all related Contractor administrative services necessary to perform the work, to include, but not be limited to, the following: supply, quality control, contractor financial control, and maintenance of accurate and complete records, files, and libraries of documents to include Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, codes, technical manuals, and manufacturer's instructions and recommendations. The Contractor shall provide related services such as formatting data for automated systems inputs and data base maintenance, preparing and providing required reports, compiling historical data, performing administrative activities and submitting necessary information as specified. The contractor shall be responsible for making an onsite review of the site where the work is to be performed, prior to the start of any work, list any damaged areas and turn them into the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), so as to preclude any responsibility for damages present that are not a result of the performance of work required in the Task Order. Any other damages found after the work is completed will be investigated by the Contracting Officer (KO) or Contracting Officer’s Representative. If caused by the Contractor, damages shall be corrected by the contractor at no additional cost to the Government.

2.3. The following list of discussion topics is provided to assist the Contractor in gathering the necessary information during the site visit to prepare a work plan. It is not a comprehensive list of topics to discuss at the site visit meeting. Some of the topics may not be applicable to all Task Orders. Additional criteria and information may be required to fully determine the Task Order scope of work.

2.3.1. Environmental issues

2.3.2. Functional layout – how does the customer plan to use the project?

2.3.3. Unusual details pertaining to the project

2.3.4. Site improvements (i.e. parking, grading, drainage, etc.)

2.3.5. ADA accessibility

2.3.6. Anti-terrorism/force protection requirements

2.3.7. Sustainable design and construction

2.3.8. Fire protection

2.3.9. Plumbing, water and sewer requirements

2.3.10. Electrical, interior and exterior requirements

2.3.11. Occupancy during construction

2.3.12. Phasing requirements

2.3.13. Schedule requirements

2.3.14. Availability of as-built drawings

2.4. The Government will provide a scope of work to the Contractor detailing the work to be accomplished. The detail provided will vary from a general idea of what is required with no drawings to complete design documents, depending on the complexity of the project. The Contractor shall use the information provided by the Government and submit a complete proposal regardless of how much information is provided by the Government. The Contractor’s Job Order Proposal shall include the sequence of procedures in the scope of work and shall include the following: means of access to premises and building; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches; use of corridors, stairways, elevators and similar means of communications and the location of partitions, eating spaces, and restrooms for Contractor’s employees.

2.5. The Contractor shall complete all work and services under this contract in accordance with schedules established in each task order. Required submittals will be included in the task order. Types and numbers of submittals, as well as dates and places for review meetings shall be established by each task order.

C.3. SPECIFIC REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION TASK ORDERS

3.1. Documents

3.1.1. The Government will provide specifications, drawings, and other project related documents. However, construction projects may or may not require incidental professional design services (i.e., shop drawings).

3.2. Specifications

3.2.1. The Contactor shall check all specifications furnished and promptly notify the KO, in writing, of any discrepancies. Written notifications must be submitted in a Request for Information (RFI) format.

3.3. Drawings

3.3.1. The Government will provide drawings depicting project requirements. Drawings may contain details and notes that may not be covered in the specifications.

3.3.2. The Contactor shall check all drawings furnished and promptly notify the KO, in writing, of any discrepancies. Written notifications must be submitted in a RFI format.

3.3.3. Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the wrong description of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or incorrectly described details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

C.4. TASK ORDER PROPOSALS

4.1. The contractor shall prepare a detailed proposal by identifying tasks, refining quantities of both pre-priced and non-priced items, pricing non-priced items, developing performance times and preparing a completed proposal document for submission to the Contracting Officer (KO). The Contractor shall field verify all available as-built drawings as well as existing field conditions.

4.2. UNIT PRICE BOOK (UPB)

4.2.1. For new Construction, Contractor will use Assembly Prices from R.S. Means. All prices in the UPB are for completed and in-place construction unless explicitly described otherwise. Incidental nails, screws, elements, wire nuts, and connectors are considered in the UPB line item cost.

4.2.1.1. Examples

4.2.1.1.1. Unless a connector is specifically omitted in the UPB line item description, testing, adjusting, balancing and start-up of installed equipment is included in the installed line item price in the UPB. This includes items such as, but not limited to, pipe testing, equipment start-up, system adjusting and balancing, concrete testing and compaction testing of compacted backfill.

4.2.1.1.2. Where analysis of borrow site soil characteristics is necessary to support compaction testing, such analysis (Proctor Tests) shall be considered as part of compaction testing and included in the unit price in the UPB.

4.2.2. Line items are for end finishes (i.e. the line item price for concrete broom finish includes all finishes necessary to result in the broom finish).

4.2.3. Line item prices are for materials or equipment delivered to the job site.

4.2.4. All line prices are to perform that work to a height of fourteen feet above finished floor or grade unless explicitly stated otherwise.

4.2.5. Scaffolding

4.2.5.1. Scaffolding will be allowed per job, not per subcontractor or discipline.

4.2.5.2. All scaffolding line items are based on a rent for length of time required for activity duration. Square foot (SF) of scaffolding is for the face area to be scaffolded, calculated to be the working height of the scaffold times the length of wall.

4.2.5.3. Scaffold line items described as material only, and will also require set-up and tear down of line item.

4.2.5.4. When there is an acceptable “assembly” line item in the UBP it shall be used on the proposal as opposed to an aggregate of individual “parts and tasks” line items that would make up the appropriate assembly line item.

4.2.6. All prices in the UPB are for completed in-place construction unless explicitly described otherwise. Waste or excess material quantities are incidental costs, which are included within the contract coefficient unless explicitly stated otherwise. Quantities used on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plans, as appropriate, without allowance for waste.

4.2.7. The contract percentage factors include the cost of final cleanup for each individual task order, pursuant to FAR Clause 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work and Environmental Protection pursuant to FAR Clause 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984). Payments will not be made for final cleaning for work on individual task orders.

4.2.8. Updates to UPB

4.2.8.1. Updated price changes to the RS Means Cost Book will be implemented with each executed option period.

4.3. PRICE ADJUSTMENT MODIFIERS

4.3.1. The Unit Price Book presented under this contract contains unit pricing data to be used by the Contractor in development of price proposals for each task order. The pricing data is presented as basic items and as price adjustment modifiers to the basic item. Price adjustment modifiers provide a method for adding to or deducting from the basic item prices for optional materials, and/or methods of installation. One or more modifiers can be utilized to adjust the basic item price as listed by the appropriate suffix number of basic line.

4.3.2. A city cost index for Augusta, Georgia shall be applied to each proposal.

4.4. Quantities used on individual task order proposals shall be taken from field measurements or design plan, as appropriate, without allowance for waste unless the UPB authorizes under individual items. Waste of excessive material quantities is an incidental cost and is included in the UPB.

4.5. Costs of expendable supplies, lubricants, wear and tear on tools, are included in the installation/construction cost in the UPB cost of construction and will not be paid separately.

4.6. Equipment rental may be considered only if the required item is not included in the crew descriptions for the UPB line item that describe the work, unless approved by the Contracting Officer.

4.7. DEMOLITION

4.7.1. Selective removal type demolitions are listed in an additional column in the UPB for all tasks that can be demolished, and do not include hauling costs. Site demolition (Division 02) is assembly type of removals and is to be used when appropriate. Line item demolition includes all attached appurtenances (i.e. demolishing a door includes the hardware, removing pipe includes all in-line fittings and valves). Unless explicitly required in the scope of work, demolition includes handling. Handling line items in the UPB are for the handling of debris that is present prior to the Task Order. Handling is also allowed when use of a chute or elevator is required. Line item demolition prices include disposal cost, whether salvageable or non-salvageable.

4.8. Where assembly costs are provided in the Unit Price Book (UPB), those costs shall take precedence over costs for individual items unless otherwise approved by the contracting officer.

4.9. NON-PREPRICED WORK

4.9.1. Items of work not covered by this contract but within its scope may be negotiated by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the COR and added at any time during the contract term. Added items of work shall be incorporated into and made a part of the task order and shall be performed at the negotiated unit price. Non-prepriced (NPP) items shall be so noted on each proposal and each task order. The percentage of non-prepriced items used per task order should not exceed 10% of the total value of prepriced items. Non-prepriced proposals shall be supported with verifiable documentation supporting competitive quotes, item descriptions, catalog prices, etc. Three competitive quotes shall be required on all non-prepriced items unless agreed to by Contracting Officer or the designated representative.

4.9.2. The Contractor shall submit proposed non-prepriced items in bare costs only (material, equipment and labor) multiplied by the quantity, and the NPP coefficient to arrive at the total price for NPP work.

4.9.3. Negotiated non-prepriced items, excluding overhead and profit, may become prepriced items and added to the contract Unit Price Book, by administrative modification, after the price has been used in five task orders. Subsequent to contract modification, these items will be treated as pre-priced items and the appropriate coefficient applied thereto.

C.5. TASK ORDER LIMITATIONS (Reference FAR 52.216-19)

5.1. The purpose of this Job Order Contract (JOC) is to provide construction services for a broad range of military Sustainment, restoration, modernization and minor construction projects primarily in support of Fort Gordon, Georgia. As requirements develop, Task Orders will be issued. Task Orders may range in value from $2,000 to $5,000,000.00. New construction work, by regulation, is limited to $1,000,000.00, and Repair and Renovation plus new work is limited to $5,000,000.00.

5.1.1. Minimum Order

5.1.1.1. When the Government requires services covered by this contract in an amount less than $10,000 the Government is not obligated to purchase, nor is the Contractor obligated to furnish, those services under the contract. The minimum guaranteed amount for the base year of the contract is $10,000.00 with an additional $10,000.00 per option year exercised.

5.1.2. Maximum Order

5.1.2.1. The maximum Task Order limitation is $5,000,000.00; however, new construction work is limited to $1,000,000.00. The Government may combine several projects, as indicated by separate Statements of Work and individual line items, in one task order, as required.

5.1.3. This is not a requirements contract.

5.2. AUTHORITY TO PLACE TASK ORDERS

5.2.1. The Fort Gordon, Mission Installation Contracting Command (MICC) is authorized to place orders against this contract.

5.3. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR TASK ORDERS

5.3.1. As the need exists for performance under the terms of this contract, the Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor, in writing, of an existing requirement.

5.3.2. Upon receipt of this notification, the Contractor shall respond to the needs of the Government within two (2) working days or within twenty-four (24) hours, in an emergency situation by:

5.3.2.1. Visiting the proposed work site with the Contracting Officer or his/her Contracting Officer’s authorized representative (COR), or

5.3.2.2. Establishing verbal contact with the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative (COR) to further define the scope of the requirement. The Contractor shall, while on the work site, draw a sketch of the proposed work site and make written notes as to the instructions and verbal information given during the initial site visit.

5.3.3. Upon establishment of the scope of the individual requirement, the Contractor shall prepare his proposal for accomplishment of the task using the appropriate unit price from the UPB as follows:

5.3.3.1. The RS Means Unit Price Book, shall serve as the basis for establishing the value of the work to be performed on a unit price basis for pre-priced work.

5.3.3.2. Non-prepriced work to be included in an individual requirement must be proposed by the Contractor using the proposal format to be agreed upon between the Government and the Contractor.

5.3.3.3. The Contractor's proposal (for both pre-priced and non-prepriced work) must be supported by necessary documentation to indicate that adequate engineering and planning to accomplish the requirement has been accomplished. Examples of documentation that might be reasonably expected would include shop drawings or work drawings, calculations, catalog cuts, specifications, etc.

5.3.3.4. The Contractor shall submit their proposal electronically as *.PDF and *.EST files.

5.3.4. Time for submittal of the Contractor's proposal for individual requirements will normally be 15 Calendar days or as agreed upon by the Government and the Contractor based on the value of the task order, and the urgency of the requirement, as defined or established during initial planning. In the absence of an agreement, the proposal shall be submitted within fifteen (15) calendar days after Request for Proposal.

5.3.5. Upon receipt of the Contractor’s proposal, the Government will review the proposal for completeness and acceptability. The Government may accept the proposal as stated or negotiate any aspect of that proposal to include quantities for the pre-priced and non-prepriced items, performance times and any discrepancies in proposed scope of work. If changes are required, the Contractor shall be required to resubmit the negotiated proposal within 2 working days.

5.3.6. Each task order will be issued for a scope of work regardless of the number of priced and non-prepriced items negotiated.

5.3.7. Task Orders will be issued by the Contracting Officer using a DD Form 1155. Each Task Order will include the following information.

5.3.7.1. Date of the Task Order.

5.3.7.2. Contract Number and Task Order number.

5.3.7.3. Scope of work (to include significant quantities, methods of construction, and quality levels, as applicable), DPW Work order Number, and negotiated Task Order price.

5.3.7.4. Performance Data.

5.3.7.5. Accounting and appropriation data.

5.3.7.6. Any other pertinent data, i.e., applicable wage determination, etc.

5.3.7.7. Any statutory limitations.

5.3.8. As required, notify the Contractor of the requirement that work on task orders issued during the last quarter of the fiscal year (July, August, and September) must commence before 31 December of the same calendar year.

5.3.9. Preparation of proposals by the contractor shall not constitute an obligation by the Government to issue a task order for performance, nor is said preparation to be construed as the contractor’s authority to commence construction activity. The Government is not obligated to reimburse the Contractor for any costs incurred in the preparation of the task order proposal.

5.3.10. Contracting Officer may issue orders orally or by telecommunications. Written task orders will be issued within five working days after placement of an oral or telecommunications order.

C.6. DATA SUBMITTAL REQUIREMENTS

6.1. Minimum Submittal Requirements per Task Order:

6.1.1. Schedule.

6.1.1.1. Prepare for approval a Project Schedule, as specified herein, pursuant to the Contract Clause, SCHEDULE FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Project schedule shall be submitted with the Task Order Proposal in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 32 16.00 20 - Small Project Construction Progress Schedules, associated references, and task order requirements.

6.1.2. Quality Control Plan.

6.1.2.1. For each Individual task order/delivery order the Contractor shall prepare and submit a project specific Quality Control Plan that will encompass as a minimum the definable features of work that are included within the Contractor's proposed project schedule. A Task Order specific QC Plan shall be submitted in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 45 00.00 10 - Quality Control, associated references and task order requirements.

6.1.3. Safety Plan.

6.1.3.1. Task Order specific safety plan shall be submitted in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements, associated references and task order requirements.

6.1.4. Closeout Submittals

6.1.4.1. Task Order specific closeout submittals shall be submitted in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 78 00 - Closeout Submittals, associated references and task order requirements. Closeout submittals may include, but not be limited to:

6.1.4.1.1. Project Record Documents

6.1.4.1.2. Preventative Maintenance

6.1.4.1.3. Certification Of EPA Designated Items

6.1.4.1.4. Warranty Management

6.1.4.1.5. Commissioning

6.1.4.1.6. Operation And Maintenance Manuals

6.1.4.1.7. Cleanup

6.1.4.1.8. Real Property Record

6.2. The contractor shall provide all items that are listed under contract data requirements for each individual task order.

6.3. Documentation.

6.3.1. The Contractor shall implement, maintain, and control a system for identification, preparation, reproduction, distribution, and maintenance of all documentation, dates and information necessary for its internal management as well as for Government management of the individual projects and the total program. All documentation will cross reference DPW Work Order Number.

6.3.2. Permits.

6.3.3. The Contractor shall identify and obtain all permits from Federal, State, local, or installation agencies.

C.7. REQUIRED INSURANCE

7.1. In accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-5 entitled, "Insurance- -Work on a Government Installation," the following minimum amounts of insurance are required:

C.8. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED SOFTWARE AND COMPUTER SUPPORT REQUIREMENTS

8.1. The Contractor shall be required to have an operational Windows based computer system for preparing proposals using WinEstimator Software.

8.2. The Contractor shall also have trained personnel, software and computer equipment capable of utilizing the following file types as a minimum:

8.2.1. *.docx

8.2.2. *.dgn

8.2.3. *.jpg

8.2.4. *.gif

8.2.5. *.pdf

8.2.6. *.xlsx

8.2.7. *.mdb

8.2.8. *.pptx

8.2.9. *.est

8.3. Computer shall be linked to the internet for the purpose of e-mail and electronic transmittal of all required task order proposals and communications.

8.4. Maintenance for all of the above equipment for the duration of the contract.

8.5. The Contractor shall furnish and provide WinEstimator software with five (5) concurrent licenses which will include WINEST Telephone Support and Software Maintenance Service Plans and annual updates for all contract years and option periods and one hard copy set of the unit price books. The Contractor shall maintain one system on-site for their use and the WinEstimator software provided to the Government shall be a network version. The WinEstimator software shall support the following RS Means unit price books and databases:

8.5.1. RS Means Master Union Composite with Assemblies Cost Data

8.5.2. RS Means Facilities Construction Cost Data

8.5.3. RS Means Square Foot Cost Data

C.9. TIME ALLOWED FOR COMPLETION OF TASK ORDERS

9.1. Performance time will be negotiated for each task order. The time will be estimated based on the number of man hours shown in the RS Means and will be presented as a Critical Path Method (CPM) network calculation based on duration. All projects less than thirty (30) calendar days will not require the submittal of a schedule. All projects greater than 30 construction days to 1 calendar year will require a CPM depicting the level of detail needed to easily follow construction plans with the agreed to Definable Features of Work (FOW) clearly shown. All task orders greater than one year will require a CPM schedule with the FOW clearly shown. The contractor shall plan, perform and manage all work so as to comply with such completion dates as specified on each task order. (See FAR Clause 52.211-12, Liquidated Damages The reports contemplated by the Clause, FAR 52.236-15 herein entitled, "Schedules for Construction Contracts" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with industry standards pertaining to CPM when periods of performance exceed 30 calendar days. The schedule will provide the basis for all progress payments. Contractor shall submit updated schedules with all progress payment invoices. ENG Form 93 shall be submitted with each progress payment request.

9.2. Notwithstanding the completion standards stated above, the Contracting Officer may:

9.2.1. Allow completion time extension for any task order issued when factors beyond the control of the Contractor delay work on the task order.

9.2.2. Negotiate a completion time that would be sooner than that established by equation for situations involving emergency or time critical work. Since the Government cannot predict and the Contractor cannot plan for such work, the use of the other than normal working hours coefficient and the transfer of Contractor resources from less urgent work (with provisions for completion time extension on such less urgent work) may be negotiable items in such instances.

9.3. Some task orders may require phased completion times. For such task orders, completion times for individual phases will be determined by mutual agreement during project proposal negotiations; nevertheless, the computation of the maximum number of days allowed for completion of the entire task order will remain in accordance with 9.1 above.

9.4. EMERGENCY TASK ORDERS.

9.4.1. All services or supplies called for herein shall be delivered within 24 hours of placement of “Oral Emergency Task Order”. The Contracting Officer will place emergency task orders specifying the location of the task. A written task order will be issued the first working day thereafter confirming the oral order.

C.10. CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL (QC)

10.1. Establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled "Inspection of Construction" in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control.

C.11. MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

11.1. Any material submittals required by FAR clause 52.236-5 entitled, “Materials and Workmanship” or Task Order requirements shall be submitted in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures.

C.12. SAFETY AND HEALTH

12.1. In addition to the detailed requirements included in the provisions of this contract, comply with the most recent addition of USACE EM 385-1-1, and the most current edition of the Fort Gordon Regulation 385-10 Safety Program in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 35 26 Governmental Safety Requirements.

C.13. ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

13.1. Obtaining and complying with all environmental permits and commitments required by Federal, State, Regional, and local environmental laws and regulations is the Contractor's responsibility in accordance with Appendix A – General Requirements Section 01 57 19 - Temporary Environmental Controls.

C.14. DELIVERABLES

14.1. The Contractor shall provide all deliverables, reports, plans, schedules, etc., to the Contracting Officer. All plans, schedules, etc., must be reviewed and approved in writing by the Contracting Officer, except as specified otherwise herein or as otherwise delegated by the Contracting Officer.

C.15. MOBILIZATION/PHASE-IN PLAN

15.1. The Contractor shall commence any mobilization and familiarization activities prior to actual work on individual task orders as soon after date of contract award as practicable. However, within 30 calendar days after contract award date the Contractor shall be fully operational and capable of immediately starting work on any required Task Orders. The Phase in plan shall be presented to the Contracting Officer at the Pre-Construction Conference (PreCon). It must meet the requirements listed below.

15.2. WITHIN 10 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD DATE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

15.2.1. Submit Performance and Payment Bonds in accordance with DFARS 252.228-7004 entitled "Bonds".

15.3. WITHIN 15 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD DATE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

15.3.1. Meet with the Government representative to establish the agenda for the pre-construction conference.

15.3.2. Initiate mobilization to the Contractor's Facility and Lay down Areas located at Fort Gordon, Georgia.

15.3.3. Initiate utility hookups at the Contractor's site.

15.3.4. Provide for approval Accident Prevention Plan and Quality Control Plan.

15.4. WITHIN 30 CALENDAR DAYS AFTER CONTRACT AWARD DATE THE CONTRACTOR SHALL:

15.4.1. Have all critical staff members on site.

15.4.2. Be fully operational and capable of immediately starting work on any required task orders.

C.16. SECURITY PLANNING

16.1. General

16.1.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor in the performance of this contract, or any representative of the Contractor entering the federal installation shall abide by all security instructions and directives of the Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Fort Gordon, GA. Employees are responsible for safeguarding all government property provided for contractor use.

16.1.2. At the close for each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured, lights, heat and water turned off and all doors and window secured.

16.1.3. The Contractor and, as applicable, subcontractor shall not employ persons for work on this contract if such employee is identified as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population, nor shall the Contractor or subcontractor employ persons under this contract who have an outstanding criminal warrant as identified during the Criminal Background Check.

16.1.4. Contractors shall ensure their employees and those of their subcontracts have the proper credentials allowing them to work in the United States. Employees and subcontractors determined to be undocumented or illegal aliens will be referred to the proper authorities.

16.1.5. The Contractor shall not be entitled to any compensation for delays or expenses associated with complying with the provisions of this clause. Furthermore, nothing in this clause shall excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as required.

16.1.6. All contractors and subcontractors when working in a Controlled, Restricted or other sensitive areas must be escorted at all times. The military agency or unit responsible for the project or work is responsible for providing the escorts. The Contractor shall follow existing procedures and instructions for obtaining entrance to restricted or controlled areas.

16.2. Installation Access

16.2.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractors, shall comply with applicable installation and facility access security policies and procedures at all work and TDY locations. The Fort Gordon military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with Army Regulation 525-13, paragraph 5-19, all prospective contractors will undergo a verification process by the installation Provost marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III). This is the minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army Installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors (Ref AR 190-13, paragraph 8-2). All personnel entering or exiting the installation may experience a delay due to vehicle inspections, registration checks, verification of seat belt use, etc. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure. The search and seizure provisions shall apply to contractor personnel while within Fort Gordon's area of jurisdiction. Contractor personnel shall comply with all entry control requirements and security policies/procedures in effect. Security procedures may change without notice.

16.3. Eligibility Verification for Employment

16.3.1. E-Verify is an Internet-based system that compares information from an employee's Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, to data from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and Social Security Administration records to confirm employment eligibility. The U.S. Department of Homeland Security is working to stop unauthorized employment. By using E-Verify to determine the employment eligibility of their employees, companies become part of the solution in addressing this problem. All U.S. employers must complete and retain a Form I-9 for each individual they hire for employment in the United States. This includes citizens and noncitizens. On the form, the employer must examine the employment eligibility and identity document(s) an employee presents to determine whether the document(s) reasonably appear to be genuine and relate to the individual and record the document information on the Form I-9. The list of acceptable documents can be found on the last page of the form. E-Verify is mandatory for employers with federal contracts or subcontracts that contain the Federal Acquisition Regulation E-Verify clause.

16.4. Identification of Contractors

16.4.1. In accordance with FAR 37.114 contract employees shall identify themselves as a contractor at all times while on the job, e.g., in the workplace, when attending meetings, in email, when answering government telephones or when making phone calls.

16.4.1.1. ID Badges

16.4.1.1.1. The contractor shall provide each contract personnel an identification (ID) badge on contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material, be easily readable, and shall contain the following minimum information: Employee's Name, Contract Company Name, Employee's Photograph. Contract employees shall wear proper identification at Government workplaces at all times.

16.4.1.2. Display of ID Badges

16.4.1.2.1. Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract to include attending government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contract personnel shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement.

16.4.1.3. Utilizing Electronic Mail

16.4.1.3.1. When Contractor personnel send e-mail messages to government personnel while performing on this contract, the contract personnel e-mail addresses shall include the company name together with the person's name (ex: John Smith, Contractor, ABC Company).

16.4.1.4. When contract personnel require access to a government computer, the contract personnel shall be required to obtain a Common Access Card. To do so, the contract personnel shall request a CAC Card through the COR.

NOTE: The government issued CAC is the property of the U.S. Government and shall be returned to the COR upon expiration of the contract, replacement or termination of the contract employee. (CAC card must be turned in to the COR on contractor's last day of employment.) Unauthorized possession of the CAC can be prosecuted criminally under section 701, title 18, United States Code.

16.5. Contractors, to include subcontractors, requiring access to information systems to fulfill their duties must possess the required favorable security investigation. Contractors that require access to the Fort Gordon network shall have a minimum of a National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI) investigation initiated and favorable review before issuance of network access. The IASO/IANO from the activity that the contractor is assigned to, will submit an electronic DD 2875, System Authorization Access Request (SAAR) to Security & Intelligence Division for verification that the contractor meets the requirements of AR 25-2 for accessing the Fort Gordon network.

16.6. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Certification

16.6.1. Per DoD 8570.01-M, DFARS 252.239.7001, and AR 25-2, the contractor employees' supporting IA/IT functions shall be appropriately certified upon contract award. The baseline certification as stipulated in DoD 8570.01-M must be completed upon contract award.

16.7. Handling/Access to Classified Information

16.7.1. The contractor shall comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements. This clause involves access to information classified "Confidential," "Secret," or "Top Secret" and requires contractors to comply with (1) the Security Agreement (DD Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DoD 5220.22-M), and (2) any revisions to DoD 5220.22-M.

16.8. Training Requirements

16.8.1. Anti-Terrorism (AT) Level I Training

16.8.1.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive an initial Antiterrorism Level I Brief by a certified ATO Level II Officer within 30 days of reporting for duty. (Monthly briefings will be offered by the Garrison Antiterrorism Officer.) Annual refresher Antiterrorism Level I Training shall be completed on-line at https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/ or they may attend the monthly training offered by the Garrison ATO. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee to the COR and unit/activity security manager.

16.8.2. iWATCH

16.8.2.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall receive a brief on the local iWATCH program (provided in conjunction with the AT Level I Training). This 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 days of reporting to duty and annual refresher training with the results reported to the COR.

16.8.3. Operation Security (OPSEC) Training

16.8.3.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. Initial Level 1 OPSEC training will be conducted monthly by the Garrison OPSEC Officer or a Level II certified OPSEC Officer. (AR 530-1, Operations Security). Annual refresher training shall be completed on-line: Go to Internet Explorer, Fort Gordon website, select Fort Gordon and click on Dir, Plans Training & Mobilization, select Security/Intelligence, and click on Contractor OPSEC Awareness Training. A record on completion will be provided to the COR and unit/activity security manager. (Ref AR 530-1)

16.8.4. Threat Awareness and Reporting Program (TARP) Training

16.8.4.1. All contractor employees, including subcontractors, assigned to this contract shall complete TARP training within 30 calendar days of reporting for duty and then annually thereafter. TARP training will be conducted monthly by the 902nd MI Group. The COR will ensure contractors are notified of available training. Completion of training shall be reported to the COR and the unit/activity security manager. (Ref AR 381-12).

16.8.5. Information Assurance (IA)/Information Technology (IT) Training.

16.8.5.1. All contractor employees and associated subcontractors must complete the DoD Cyber Awareness Challenge Training (https://ia.signal.army.mil/DoDIAA) before issuance of network access and annually thereafter. Certificates of successful completion, for both initial awareness training and annual refresher training shall be provided to the COR. All contractor employees will successfully complete all required IA training as specified in AR 25-2 and as directed by the Government. All contractor employees working IA/IT functions must comply with DoD and Army training requirements in DoDD 8570.01, DoD 8570.01-M, and AR 25-2.

C.17. PROGRAM MANAGEMENT

17.1. The Contractor shall be required to maintain an on-site management and technical staff at Fort Gordon to respond to the requirements set forth in this contract. The Contractor shall be responsible for selecting personnel who are well qualified to perform the required work. Key personnel are defined as; Project Manager, Quality Control Manager, Superintendents, Quality Control Inspectors and are employees of the prime contractor. These individual(s) shall be able to understand, speak, read, and write the English language fluently.

17.1.1. All personnel employed by the Contractor or any representative of the Contractor entering the Government installation shall conform to all security regulations which may be in effect during the contract period and shall be subject to such checks as may be deemed necessary to assure that no violations occur. No employee or representative will be permitted on the installation when such check reveals that their presence would be detrimental to the physical or operational security of the installation.

17.1.2. The Contractor shall take appropriate personnel action, as required, in event employees become involved with civilian or military authorities as a result of misconduct.

17.1.3. Prime contractor shall maintain an “in house” construction trade workforce capable of performing 15% of each task order’s activities. Activity Responsibility Coding (RESP) shall be shown on approved project schedules reflecting “in house” construction trades. This shall be actual construction work; defined as direct labor only, excluding; material, profit, and fees (FAR 52.219-27-C3).

17.2. Project Manager

17.2.1. The Contractor shall provide a Project Manager who shall have full authority to act for the Contractor. This individual and any individual designated to act for him/her, shall have the full authority to contractually commit the Contractor for prompt action on matters pertaining to contract administration and shall be designated in writing (listing name, address and home telephone number) to the Contracting Officer. The Project Manager shall be responsible for the overall management and coordination and shall be the central point of contact with the Government for performance of all work under this contract. Another individual may be designated to act for the Project Manager; however, provide ten (10) calendar days advanced notice in writing of any such change to the Contracting Officer. Based on the standards of the industry the minimum acceptable qualifications for the Project Manager are:

17.2.1.1. Five (5) years of demonstrable construction management experience and

17.2.1.2. Ten (10) years in the construction field and

17.2.1.3. Three (3) years estimating experience.

17.3. The Project Manager or designated individual shall be physically present at Fort Gordon except on legal holidays, during the hours from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Unless prior approval to absence is coordinated.

17.4. Contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer the above Project Manager information as well as a key personnel list ten (10) calendar days prior to performance of the contract. The personnel shall meet or exceed the position requirements submitted in the Contractor's proposal. The Government reserves the right to approve or disapprove personnel based on the position requirements stated in the proposal.

17.5. Site Superintendent shall be at each active jobsite at any time work is being performed at that jobsite. Site Superintendent may perform duties on up to three (3) projects if the distance between projects, project complexity, and superintendent experience meet the construction management requirements of the contract. Anything over three projects per superintendent must be approved by the Contracting Officer and the DPW. Contractor will submit Superintendent by name for each Task Order at the time of the proposal.

17.5.1. Based on the standards of the industry the minimum acceptable qualifications for the Site Superintendent are:

17.5.1.1. Three (3) years of demonstrable construction supervision and

17.5.1.2. Seven (7) years in the construction trades with increasing responsibility.

17.5.2. Superintendence By The Contractor

17.5.2.1. The Government must approve the Contractor’s superintendent(s). Unless the proposed superintendent is an officer of the company, a resume of the proposed superintendent shall be submitted to assure competence in accordance with provision entitled "Superintendence by the Contractor" (FAR 52.236.6).

17.6. The Government has the right to direct the Contractor to replace any individual functioning as Key Personnel should the individual fail to perform in accordance with the requirements of contract. Any replacement Key Personnel must meet the criteria stated in the Contractor's proposal that was evaluated for award of the contract.

17.7. The Government will not exercise any supervision over Contractor…