Soliciation 20-B-0003 Amendment 0002 (W9124E-20-B-0003) 1Oct20.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Solicitation W9124E-20-B-0003 is hereby amended. The purpose of amendment 0002 is:

1. Provide Government responses to additional questions provided by potential offerors, Government Response #2.

2. Provide Revised Instructions to Offerors Rev#2, dtd 1 Oct 2020.

3. Provide Revised Statement of Work (SOW) Rev#1, dtd 1 Oct 2020.

4. Provide Revised Technical Exhibit #7 - Attachment 1 - Bid Schedules, Rev#1, dtd 1 Oct 2020.

No other questions/clarif ications w ill be answ ered. The hour and date specified for the receipt of bids is not extended.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 35

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 01-Oct-2020

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W9124E20B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

04-Sep-2020

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

01-Oct-2020

CODE

MICC- FORT POLK

6661 WARRIOR TRAIL, BLDG 350

FORT POLK LA 71459

W9124E 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

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W9124E20B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by full text:

GOVERNMENT RESPONSE #2

Government Responses to Additional Industry Questions, dtd 1 Oct 2020:

1. Can you tell me the procedure for the online submittals for the above mentioned solicitation?

Gov’t Response: Refer to the solicitation, W9124E-20-B-0003, Instructions to Offerors, Revision #2, dtd 1 Oct 20, section titled “Bid Submissions” for revised guidance on bid submissions.

2. Question 14 B, we specially asked if 3 QCS persons are required to be on site to support the QCM as spelled out in the original solicitation. The amendment does state that a Superintendent can double as a QCS. However my more specific question/ clarification concerning the QCS is what are the MINIMUM number of QCS/ Superintendents required for the contract? The solicitation says a minimum of 3 and the amendment did not state otherwise. Is just one QCS/ Superintendent required on site or 3? Please advise.

Gov’t Response: The Contractor’s Quality Control Staff shall be of sufficient size to ensure adequate QC coverage of all work phases, work shifts and work crews involved with the construction. The offeror/contractor must determine personnel type and number of personnel to successfully perform each task order.

3. Depending on interpretation of the solicitation and answers in Amendment # 1, this project could require as many as 7 hats on site- Contract Manager, Project Manager, Lead Superintendent, a QCM, 3 QCS/ Superintendents for 7 hats on site. Or it could be four with - 1 Contract/ Project Manager, 1 Lead Superintendent, 1 QCM and 1 QCS/ Superintendent of which the ECA and SSHO positions can be doubled by any of those 4. Simply put what is the intent and required minimum personnel required on site at all times?

Gov’t Response: There is no minimum personnel identified in solicitation W9124E-20-B-0003; the section titled “Prerequisites for Licensure and Certification” identifies the personnel positions that require certain license and/or certification. The offeror/contractor must determine personnel type and number of personnel to successfully perform each task order.

4. Question 11 your answer states that the “Contract Manager” as named in the original solicitation must be on site.

Agreed and thanks for that response. However in the “Pre Requisites for Licensure and Certification” section of Amendment 1 under Project Manager (PM) it go on to describe the personnel duties of the Project Manager. Is the Contract Manager and the Project Manager the same position and that position was just called a PM in Amendment # 1 instead of a CM called out in the original solicitation? If they are not the same person are they both required to be on site? This would add another person to the Field General Conditions if they are not one and the same. Please advise.

Gov’t Reponses: Refer to the solicitation, W9124E-20-B-0003; Contract Manager and Project Manager are the same positions; corrections will read Project/Contract Manager.

Revised/Amended Solicitation documents will reflect accordingly.

5. In Amendment # 1, page 7 of 9 under QCM, item d:

“ ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician 1 Certification” is required for our QCM. The sections under testing also requires that the GC provide a 3’rd party Testing Lab such a Geo Tech to perform all required testing services which is basically a subcontractor to the GC providing the ACI services. Additionally, in the same section in Amendment # 1 it stats that the QCM “ this position cannot be fulfilled by a subcontractor”. If we as a GC are required to pay for and engage a 3’rd Party Testing Lab to provide the ACI services, which is basically a subcontractor and all of Testing Labs Technicians and Engineers performing the field testing ans analyzing and reporting the testing have this ACI requirement and the 3’rd party testing Lab has to be approved by USACE before we use them, can the ACI requirement mandate for the QCM be waived but maintain all of the other requirements such as USACE QC and OSHA 30? Please advise.

Gov’t Response: The requirement for the Quality Control Manager (QCM) to possess ACI Concrete Field Testing Technician Grade 1 or equal ACI Certification, has been removed from solicitation, W9124E-20-B- 0003. Revised/Amended Solicitation documents will reflect accordingly.

6. In amendment # 1, page 5 of 9 in Section 1. Submissions of Bid, Item F:

“The priced bid shall be supported by a draft progress schedule that demonstrates the offerors understanding of the work requirements, phasing of work between projects, and estimated time frames for ordering and performing work.”

Since there are over 170 construction items on this bid schedule, and there are no “SEED” or SAMPLE” Task Orders from what we are to base a progress schedule on, what are we to use as a basis of a progress schedule? Please explain more what we are to build a schedule to, to what projects or furnish 1 or multiple task orders to use a basis for this bid required document.

Gov’t Response: The requirement for submission of draft progress schedule has been removed from solicitation, W9124E-20-B-0003. Revised/Amended Solicitation documents will reflect accordingly.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS REV#2

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS (Revision #2, dtd 1 Oct 20):

Any bids received in response to this solicitation SHALL carry a 180 day acceptance period before prices need to be verified, extended or re-negotiated.

1. Submission of Bids

a. The Bid. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitutive the Offeror’s acceptance of the terms and conditions of the IFB, concurrence with the Statement of Work and contract type. All bid

b. Instructions outlined below describe the format for the bid

c. If a bidder believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, ambiguity, omission, or are other side deemed unsound, the bidder shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale.

d. In accordance with FAR Subpart 48.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids. Unless the bidders request otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful bids.

e. It is the responsibility of each bidder to review the webpage for notice of amendments, updates, or changes to current information.

f. Bidders are required to provide a CD copy of their bid documents with their IFB submission.

g. Submission Contractor Key Personnel Submission of Contractor Key Personnel. (IAW Section 3.

Prerequisites for Licensure and Certification). Failure to provide this documentation with the bid will render the bid nonresponsive and no further consideration will be given to that bidder for award of this contract. No substitution of the individual possessing the required pre-qualifications will be authorized without the written approval of the Contracting Officer, and no time will be allowed for the contractor to acquire the required training/certification after the contract is awarded.

2. Bid Content (SEALED ENVELOPE)

a. The Bid submission must include:

(1) All bid bonds shall be submitted by the Due Date and time specified on the Standard Form 1442, Block 13a of the IFB. Outside of the envelope shall be clearly marked “Sealed BID BOND for IFB # W9124E-20-B-0003.

(2) Bids, Standard Form 1442, to include all completed Contract Line Item Numbers (CLIN) 0001, 0002 and subsequent ordering periods.

(3) Acknowledgement of amendments, if any.

(4) Completed Bid Schedule – Copy of attachment 1.

(5) Bid Guarantee – A bid guarantee is REQUIRED and must be submitted with the bid in hard copy format (SEE FAR Clause 52.228-1 – Bid Guarantee). Bidder shall submit a fully executed Standard Form (SF) 24, Bid Bond, with the bid.

(6) Submission of Contractor Key Personnel. (See Section 3. Prerequisites for Licensure and Certification).

b. The Bid submission shall also include:

(1) Completed Bidder Representations and Certifications

(2) The Bid Schedule (Technical Exhibit 9, Attachment 1) shall be submitted using the Government provided Microsoft Excel 2007 file named Attachment 1 Price Schedule W9124E-20-B-0003.

c. The Price Schedule (Technical Exhibit 9, Attachment 1) instructions are as follows:

(1) A unit price (U/P) and total items bid (estimated amount) are required on all line items and corresponding ordering periods) within the Bid Schedule

i. Tab 1 – Base Ordering Period : Item Numbers 01-001 through 12-022

ii. Tab 2 – Optional Ordering Period 1: Item Numbers 01-001 through 12-022

iii. Tab 3 – Optional Ordering Period 2: Item Numbers 01-001 through 12-022 iv Tab 4 – Bid Summary: Base Period through second Ordering Period

d. Submission of Contractor Key Personnel. (See Section 3. Prerequisites for Licensure and Certification)

3. BID SUBMISSIONS: Bids submitted via facsimile, telegraphic commerce, www.beta.sam.gov or email WILL NOT be accepted nor considered.

All bids are to be SEALED and mailed through appropriate mediums or hand delivered to:

Mission and Installation Contracting Command (MICC) – Fort Polk Attn: W9124E-20-B-0003 6661 Warrior Trail, Bldg. 350, 3rd Floor Fort Polk, LA 71459-5000

ALL SEALED packages containing the bids shall be marked on the outside: Bid #W9124E-20-B-0003.

All amendments must be acknowledged by signature and included with the bid package. Failure to provide all required signed amendments and the original solicitation will be grounds to determine bid as "NONRESPONSIVE".

If hand delivering please ***NOTE: The JRTC Headquarters Building is located across from Warrior Hills Golf Course, 1321 Corps Road, Fort Polk, LA 71459. Search this location if you are unfamiliar with the installation. ***

4. Public Bid Openings Please refer to BLOCK 13a of the 1442. Anyone wishing to attend the bid opening MUST notify the Contracting Officer (glenda.s.calcote.civ@mail.mil) and Contract Specialist (victoria.a.joseph.civ@mail.mil) by email no later than 12:00 P.M. CDT on 30 September 2020 with a firm commitment to attend. (Maximum Two (2) attendees per company).

BID OPENING will be conducted at 3:00 P.M. CDT on 6 October 2020.

PUBLIC BID OPENING

JRTC Headquarters Building 6661 Warrior Trail, Bldg. 350, 3rd Floor (Mission and Installation Contracting Office) Fort Polk, LA 71459

***NOTE: The JRTC Headquarters Building is located across from Warrior Hills Golf Course, 1321 Corps Road, Fort Polk, LA 71459. Search this location if you are unfamiliar with the installation. ***

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Attendees are responsible for accessing the installation. Information for obtaining entry onto the installation can be found at https://home.army.mil/polk/index.php/about/visitor-information. Attendees without authorized ID cardholders or authorized visitors passes are required to access the installation thru ACP 1, Main Gate (Visitors Center), Louisiana Ave.

This gate is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For more information call (337)531-2677. Please note that this process can take time. Allow yourself adequate time to access the installation.

5. Prerequisites for Licensure and Certification

Project Manager (PM)/Contract Manager (CM) Under this contract, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Project/Contract Manager designated to preside and control the contract effort shall possess the following pre-qualifications/training to be acceptable to the Government. Individuals proposed for the position of Project/Contract Manager who do not meet these minimum qualifications will be rejected by the Contracting Officer. This position shall be an individual on the prime contractor's staff - this position is NOT authorized to be fulfilled by a subcontractor.

Requirements of the Project/Contract Manager:

a. 30 hour Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 safety course.

b. Provide Engineering Degree, Construction Management Degree, Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute, OR verifiable work history of a minimum of 10 years experience a Project/Contract Manager, Superintendent, or Quality Control Manager.

c. Provide verifiable work history that the applicant has proficient knowledge of the work being preformed under this contract.

d. Residential construction experience is not applicable to this job experience requirement.

e. The PM/CM is a single role position.

The Project/Contract Manager shall not be the principle, owner, or president of the company.

Shall attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

Lead Superintendent Under this contract, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Lead Superintendent designated to superintend the work shall possess the following pre-qualifications/training to be acceptable to the Government. Individuals proposed for the position of Superintendent who do not meet these minimum qualifications will be rejected by the Contracting Officer. This position shall be an individual on the prime contractor's staff – this position is NOT authorized to be fulfilled by a subcontractor.

Requirement of the Superintendent(s):

a. 30 hour Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 safety course EM 385-1-1 and annual refresher courses as required.

b. Provide verifiable work history of at least five years’ experience as the Site Safety Health Officer.

c. Provide verifiable work history of at least 10 years performance as a superintendent, 5 year experience as a foreman, or combination of both for commercial, industrial, State and/or Federal construction contracts with similar trades of this contract with no more than 5 years as a Foreman counting towards this requirement. Residential construction experience is not applicable to this job experience requirement.

d. Provide verifiable work history that the applicant has proficient knowledge of the work being preformed

e. The Lead Superintendent is a single role position.

Shall attend the pre-construction conference, pre-work meetings including preparatory inspection meeting, and periodic in-progress meetings.

The Superintendent shall not be the principle, owner, or president of the company.

Quality Control Manager (QCM)

Under this contract, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Quality Control Manager designated to perform the duties and responsibilities of Quality Control described below and in the Division 1 General Requirements shall possess the following pre-qualifications/training to be acceptable to the Government. Individuals proposed for the position of Quality Control Manager who do not meet these minimum qualifications will be rejected by the Contracting Officer. This position shall be an individual on the prime contractor's staff – this position is NOT authorized to be fulfilled by a subcontractor.

a. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control course within the last five years (course completion date must be valid throughout the period of the awarded contract).

b. 30 hour Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 safety course.

c. Provide verifiable work history of at least five years performance as a quality control inspector, 5 year experience as a Superintendent, or combination of both for commercial, industrial, State and/or Federal construction contracts with similar trades in this contract. Residential construction experience is not applicable to this job experience requirement.

d. QCM may serve as the Safety Compliance Officer (SCO), must meet requirements for both QCM and SCO to serve dual roles.

The QCM shall not be the principle, owner, or president of the company.

Quality Control Specialist (QCS) The Contractor’s Quality Control Staff shall be of sufficient size to ensure adequate QC coverage of all work phases, work shifts and work crews involved with the construction. Except as required for specialized QC personnel, these personnel may perform other duties, but must be fully qualified by experience and technical training to perform their assigned QC responsibilities and must be allowed sufficient time to carry out these responsibilities. The Contractor's QCS shall demonstrate a thorough knowledge of definable features of work in the construction trade and work elements of the contract. This position shall be individual(s) on the prime contractor's staff – this position is NOT authorized to be fulfilled by a subcontractor.

The QCS shall show evidence of:

a. Completed the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Quality Control course within the last five years (course completion date must be valid throughout the period of the awarded contract).

b. 30 hour Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 safety course.

c. Provide verifiable work history of at least 2 years performance as a quality control inspector, 2 year experience as a Superintendent, or combination of both for commercial, industrial, State and/or Federal construction contracts with similar trades of this contract. Residential construction experience is not applicable to this job experience requirement.

d. QCS may also serve as Superintendent(s), requirements for Superintendent(s) must be met in order to serve dual roles.

The QCS shall not be the principle, owner, or president of the company.

Superintendent(s) Under this contract, the Contracting Officer has determined that the Superintendent(s) designated to superintend the work shall possess the following pre-qualifications/training to be acceptable to the Government. Individuals proposed for the position of Superintendent who do not meet these minimum qualifications will be rejected by the Contracting Officer. This position shall be an individual on the prime contractor's staff – this position is NOT authorized to be fulfilled by a subcontractor.

Requirement of the Superintendent(s):

a. 30 hour Federal OSHA Safety and Health Standards 29 CFR 1910 safety course EM 385-1-1 and annual refresher courses as required.

b. Provide verifiable work history of at least five years’ experience as the Site Safety Health Officer.

c. Provide verifiable work history of at least 5 years performance as a superintendent, 5 year experience as a foreman, or combination of both for commercial, industrial, State and/or Federal construction contracts with similar trades of this contract. Residential construction experience is not applicable to this job experience requirement.

d. Provide verifiable work history that the applicant has proficient knowledge of the work being preformed under this contract.

e. Superintendent(s) may also serve as QCS, requirements for QCS must be met in order to serve dual roles.

The Superintendent shall not be the principle, owner, or president of the company.

6. Work Experience

The prime contractor shall demonstrate that it possesses general construction contract management by providing at least three examples of relevant work experience within the last 10 years in an awarded contract similar to the requirements stated in this solicitation. Documentation shall be submitted with the bid and include the contract number, the date of contract award, the customer's name and contact information, the awarded dollar value, the value of the contract at completion, a description of all work elements included in the contract, the number and type of specialty trades needed to complete the contract, the period of time allocated for completion of the work and actual time required to complete the work (include reasons for time extensions).

Contractor must have successfully completed a minimum of ten (10) projects, each with a minimum value of $50,000 within the past three years.

The Contractor shall demonstrate that it has sufficient personnel to ensure satisfactory completion of a variety of projects, some worked simultaneously, with a maximum aggregate total of $20,000,000.00 dollars per year.

Federal work experience is preferred; however, the Government will accept work experience from both State and institutional and commercial contracts as well. No residential work experience will be considered appropriate for this purpose. Failure to provide this documentation will render the bid/offer non-responsive and no further consideration will be given to that bidder for award of this contract.

7. Pre-Bid and Pre-Construction Conferences

The Contracting Officer will conduct a pre-bid/pre-proposal conference in conjunction with the site visit. All potential bidders/offerors attending the site visit are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid/pre-proposal conference. Information on the scheduled Site Visit is located in FAR 52.236-3 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) of this solicitation. Space limitations dictate that no more than two representatives from each company attend. The Contracting Officer will review solicitation submittal requirements, and other administrative matters critical for successful and timely performance of the work.

The Contractor shall attend a Government coordinated preconstruction conference within 10 calendar days of contract award. As a minimum, the conference shall be attended by the contractor’s appointed project manager, the superintendent, the QCM, and administrative personnel responsible for preparation of contract documents, certified payroll records and invoices. The contractor shall deliver letter appointments of its key personnel that include each individual’s duties, roles and responsibilities.

8. Subcontractor List

Offerors shall submit a list of proposed subcontractors as an attachment to their bid. If offeror does not intend on utilizing subcontractors (self-perform), offeror shall state so in their bid. Failure to provide this listing or statement will render the quote nonresponsive and eliminate the offer from further consideration for award.

STATEMENT OF WORK, REV#1

GENERAL STATEMENT OF WORK

FORT POLK PAVEMENT, INFRASTRUCTURE, AND DRAINAGE

FORT POLK, LA 71459-5440

Rev#1, dtd 1 Oct 20

TABLE OF CONTENTS

1 General Requirements

1.1 Scope of Work

1.2 Contractor Personnel

1.3 Security Requirements

1.4 Order of Precedence

1.5 Hours of Operation

1.6 Quality Control

1.7 Quality Assurance (QA)

1.8 Environmental Requirements

2 Description of Bid Items

2.1 Engineering and Layout

2.2 Erosion Control

2.3 Clearing and Grubbing

2.4 Demolition

2.5 Earthwork

2.6 Storm Drainage

2.7 Drainage Structures

2.8 Aggregate

2.9 Concrete

2.10 Asphalt Pavement

2.11 Pavement Markings

2.12 Miscellaneous

3 Applicable Codes and Standards

Statement of Work (SOW) DPW Pavement, Infrastructure and Drainage

Fort Polk, LA 71459-5440

1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 SCOPE OF WORK: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, plant, materials, and equipment to provide repairs and new construction of pavement, infrastructure, and drainage as described in the general statement of work, task order statement of work, and drawings at various locations at Fort Polk, Louisiana, to include maneuver areas and Airfields (Re:1.1.1 below). The Contractor shall perform all work incidental to the pavement and infrastructure installation or repair (construction) as described in the scope of work and drawings in strict accordance with the specifications. Upon completion the Contractor shall provide the Government with a complete and useable product.

1.1.1 Areas of Work: The Contractor shall have routine access and will be required to perform work at Fort Polk; Fort Polk Army Airfield; Peason Ridge including the access route from Fort Polk to the North Training Area, Peason Ridge training area; Horse Head; Toledo Bend Army Recreation Site; and the Passenger Processing Facility at England Airpark, Alexandria, Louisiana.

1.2 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL: The Contractor shall employ personnel in sufficient numbers to perform the requirements of this contract. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable OSHA rules and regulations and the latest edition of Corps of Engineers Manual EM 385-1-1 entitled, "Safety and Health Requirements Manual". The Contractor has full liability for any employee’s injuries.

1.2.1 Contract/Project Manager: The Contractor shall provide a contract/project manager who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the Contractor when the manager is absent shall be designated, in writing, to the Contracting Officer 5 days after award of contract. The contract/project manager shall be experienced in managing work of this nature and magnitude.

1.2.1.1 The contract/project manager or alternate shall have full authority to act for the

Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operations of this contract and shall be physically on the Fort Polk installation during performance of work.

Local telephone numbers shall be provided to the Contacting Officer and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) at the Post Award Conference or 5 days after base contract award and immediately upon changes in numbers.

1.2.2 Employees: Contractor Personnel shall present a neat appearance and wear shirts, safety footwear, and full length pants at all times and meet all OSHA and EM 385-1-1 requirements. See additional requirements under SECURITY REQUIREMENTS.

1.2.2.1 The Contractor shall provide safety equipment for the safety of employees performing work under this contract. The Contractor shall ensure the employees receive and use protective articles as necessary.

1.3 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

1.3.1 Contractors must provide an access roster to Directorate of Emergency Services (DES), Physical Security Office of all employees monthly or when any personnel change occurs for access to Fort Polk. An access roster will also be furnished to the Security and

Intelligence Division (S&ID), Directorate of Plans, Training, Mobilization and Security (DPTMS) quarterly or upon request. Access rosters must be forwarded by the COR to the visitors control center using a specific format electronically from a Government computer. All personnel employed under this contract will adhere to all Fort Polk access control policies which include, weapons registration, transportation of weapons on the installation, access control policies, use of installation passes and ID cards and the operation of motor vehicles.

1.3.2 A check of records through the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III) is the Army minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army installations for non-CAC holders to include entrance of visitors. Contractors will identity proof all employees using e-verify and ensure that no illegal immigrants are employed under the umbrella of this contract.

1.3.3 The Contractor shall provide employees with company identification (ID) cards prior to their commencement of work. The ID format is subject to approval by the Government.

IDs shall be laminated and include the company's name, ID number, issue and expiration dates, employee name, job title and color photograph. Employees shall wear ID cards on front exterior clothing, above the waist, when performing under this contract unless otherwise specified herein or approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4 Contractor key personnel shall be required to obtain a CAC at least ten (10) work days prior to start of base contract period or prior to performance under this contract, whichever comes first. The Contractor shall develop, maintain, and provide to the COR an updated roster which shall include names and positions of all Contractor personnel as well as indicating which employees were issued CAC or other forms of Government identification cards. The Contractor shall submit initial roster to the COR within ten (10) calendar days after commencement of base period of performance.

1.3.5 The Contractor shall immediately report any lost CAC or Government issued identification cards to the COR and Military and/or DoD police agencies. The Contractor shall immediately collect the CAC and other Government issued forms of identification upon termination of employee, or at the end of the contract performance period. The CAC and other Government issued forms of identification shall be returned to the COR within one (1) hour of employee termination, or at the end of contract performance period, whichever comes first. IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13, final payment may be delayed if Contractor fails to comply with these requirements.

1.3.6 IAW PARC Policy Alert 14-33, Homeland Security Presidential Directive 12 (HSPD-12) issued 31 Dec 13 and pursuant to DoD Instruction Number 2000.16, "DoD Antiterrorism (AT) Standards," dated October 2, 2006, each Contractor employee requiring access to a Federally-Controlled Installation, facility and/or federally-controlled information system(s) shall complete Level I AT Awareness Training on an annual basis and receive a certificate of completion. The training is accessible from any computer and is available at https://jkodirect.jten.mil The Contractor is responsible for ensuring that all applicable employees have completed antiterrorism awareness training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the COR within five working days after contract award or prior to access to a federally-controlled installation or information system.

Special Instructions: Utilizing internet search engine, search JKO (Joint Knowledge Online) to begin the process.

Click one of the following:

No DOD CAC I am a US mil, Government civil servant, or contract employee

I've been directed to take required training on JKO Click on Courses I do not have a .MIL, .GOV, or .NDU.EDU address or I am a Multi-National Student Fill out the contact sheet and email to sponsor (This is the COR) Sponsor will email to the JKO help desk. (This is the COR)

Approval

Help desk sends non-CAC user an email with User ID

Help desk will send a separate email with an electronic token to register a new password (token is good for 24 hours)

New User follows the instructions in the email and enters a new password

User will need to enroll in Course # JS-US007-14 (User has up to 30 days to complete the course)

1.3.7 In the event that the automated system at https://jkodirect.jten.mil is not available (e.g., server problems), Level I AT Awareness Training can be provided by a qualified instructor. However, if the training is not completed online, the Level I AT Awareness instructor qualification must be coordinated with the installation Antiterrorism Officer or (installation security equivalent) and the resultant name(s) of approved instructors shall be provided the Contracting Officer or designee along with all associated cost or schedule impacts to the contract.

1.3.8 Antiterrorism performance (Level I AT Awareness Training attendance and compliance) may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.3.9 All personnel hired under this contract who do not require a security clearance must have a favorable National Agency Check with Inquiries (NACI). The COR will ensure new hires complete a NACI through the Personnel Security Investigation Portal (PSIP) by initiating a request through S&ID no later than 15 days from the date of hire by the Contractor and completing the investigation (submission to OPM) within 30 days of date of hire by the Contractor. Personnel who require a security clearance must be processed by their company Facility Security Officer (FSO) or company Security Manager.

1.3.10 Instructions for completing the NACI process will be sent to the Contractor’s

Project/Program Manager, Security Manager and the COR once the contract has been awarded and one of the above personnel notifies S&ID for the initiation. The Contractor shall schedule fingerprinting appointments with S&ID. Personnel will not be able to work under this contract until the NACI has been submitted to PSIP as required.

Personnel who do not receive a favorable NACI will not be allowed to perform services

1.3.11 Employees who require a common access card (CAC) for physical access or access to the

Government information systems may be granted a CAC after the successful submission of the NACI through PSIP and a favorable fingerprint review by S&ID. An unfavorable

NACI adjudication will result in loss or denial of computer access, physical access or employment.

1.3.12 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all Government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, Government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.3.13 Installation OPSEC: In accordance with AR 530-1, Operations Security (OPSEC), dated

19 April 2007, and DoDM 5205.02-M, DoD Operations Security (OPSEC) Program Manual, dated 03 November 2008, contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC Level I training which consists of initial and continual awareness training. Within the first 30 days of arrival on Fort Polk contract personnel shall receive initial OPSEC training either by on-line training through the Fort Polk SharePoint OPSEC site on the intranet, or the Defense Security Services website at: http://cdsetrain.dtic.mil/opsec/index.htm

1.3.13.1 The Contractor shall ensure all applicable employees have completed OPSEC initial training and annual refresher training and shall certify that their workforce has completed the training through the submission of completion certificate(s) to the Contracting Officer and the Contracting Officer's Representative (if appointed) within 30 days of arrival on post.

1.3.13.2 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness Training attendance and compliance may be documented as a performance metric under the resultant contract, and be part of past performance information in support of future source selections.

1.3.14 Installation Access:

1.3.14.1 All unescorted visitors to Fort Polk must be vetted at the Visitors Center, located adjacent to the main gate on Louisiana Avenue (building 5903). Personnel requiring unescorted access will present a state issued Real ID Act compliant driver’s license (check status of your state at: https://www.dhs.gov/real-id-enforcement-brief ). Visitors who do not have a Real ID act compliant driver’s license may use alternate forms of ID to proof their identity. Contact the Fort Polk Visitor’s Center at (337) 531-7907 to obtain a listing of authorized alternate forms of identity. Each visitor with acceptable screening results will be issued an access control credential for unescorted access to the installation.

Personnel with unfavorable screening results may be denied unescorted access to Fort Polk. Law enforcement data obtained during the vetting process will not be released by personnel at the Visitors Center. A waiver process has been established for personnel who are denied unescorted access. Generally, waivers will be processed within five days of completion.

1.3.14.2 Escorted visitors who are accompanied by Department of Defense-affiliated personnel (active-duty Soldiers, civilian common access card holders, retiree ID card holders, DoD dependent ID card holders, and civilian contractor CAC holders) will not require vetting for access and will only need to produce a valid ID card; these visitors must be in the immediate vehicle of the escorting card holder. DoD affiliated personnel will be responsible for their escorted visitors on the installation. Personnel who are enrolled and vetted through the Rapid Gate program or possess an installation issued ID/Pass do not have escorting privileges.

1.3.14.3 The Fort Polk Visitors Center is open 24 hours a day, seven days per week. For additional information concerning access control please contact the Visitors Center at (337) 531-0380/4978/7186.

1.4 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE: In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the below described portions of the conformed contract, precedence shall be given in the following order and in accordance with FAR 52.214-29:

1) Task Order Schedule and Statement of Work

2) Task Order Representations and other instructions

3) Task Order Clauses and Provisions (if any)

4) Task Order Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

5) Task Order Specifications and Plans

6) Base Contract Schedule and Statement of Work

7) Base Contract Representations and other instructions

8) Base Contract Clauses

9) Base Contact Documents, Exhibits, and attachments

10) Base Contract Specifications and Plans

11) Standard Specifications

12) Standard Plans

1.4.1 If the Contractor discovers any discrepancy they shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing. The Contractor’s Request for Information (RFI) shall include the discrepancy, solution, and impact to project if applicable. For tracking purposes, only one issue shall be addressed in each RFI and each RFI shall be consecutively numbered. The Contracting Officer will review the RFI and provide written response back to Contractor. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to negotiate on behalf of the Government and make changes to the contract and resulting Task Orders.

1.5 HOURS OF OPERATION: The Contractor shall perform all work in accordance with the following paragraphs.

1.5.1 Normal Work Hours: Working hours for the Contractor shall be 7:30 AM through 5:00 PM Monday through Friday except federal holidays or when the Government is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings or similar Government directed facility closings. Federal holidays includes:

New Year’s Day Labor Day

Birthday of Martin Luther King Jr. Columbus Day

Washington’s Birthday Veterans Day

Memorial Day Thanksgiving Day

Independence Day Christmas Day

1.5.1.1 Exceptions will be indicated in the individual Task Order SOWs and include the following: Access to some sites may be restricted to certain hours and days.

Some designated areas may fall within ranges and controlled areas. Access to work the active road and range areas may be restricted to the off peak hours to facilitate construction and minimize the disturbance to post operations.

1.5.1.2 The Contractor shall not be permitted to work on Saturday, Sunday, legal public holidays or other than normal working hours, unless authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall submit a written request letter two

(2) business days prior to date of performance. Request shall include what work will be performed, date and time of performance, if Government inspection of work will be required, and a statement that work will be performed at no additional cost to the Government. Contractor may be liable for cost of Government inspections performed during other than normal working hours, unless as indicated otherwise in the Task Order. The Government reserves the right to deny or require extended and/or night work hours.

1.5.1.3 The Contractor shall at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all work as defined within this SOW when the Government is not closed for the above reasons. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential to successful performance under this contract.

1.5.2 Night Work: To facilitate construction and minimize the disturbance to post operations the Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to perform work during off peak hours and/or at night. Work required to be performed at night will be indicated in and negotiated for each applicable Task Order.

1.5.3 Rate of Performance: The Contractor shall be required to commence work within ten

(10) calendar days after receipt of Task Order unless otherwise indicated in the Task Order. The Contractor shall make continuous and substantial progress. The allotted time for each Task Order will be based upon the complexity of the work. The Contractor shall submit a proposed schedule to be reviewed by the COR and GOV PM for accuracy and concurrence. If inconsistencies are found the performance period will be negotiated with the Contractor.

1.5.4 All scheduled times shall include final cleanup of premises. In the event a Task Order is issued before performance has been completed under the existing task order, the performance shall run concurrently. Rate of Performance applies to the base year and all corresponding option year CLINs and SUBCLINs if exercised.

1.5.5 Coordination: The Contractor shall coordinate all work and project site visits with the

COR. The Contractor shall coordinate with Range Control 10 days before work is to be performed in ranges or training areas to determine when they will be able to access the work areas. The Contractor is required to check in daily at the Range Control Building (Bldg. 3225) prior to start of work and shall also check out daily after completion of work. Range Control POC number is (337) 531-5445.

1.5.6 At times, the Government may provide project priorities to the Contractor for the

Contractor’s management of the sequence of the Contractor's operation due to an impending special event or differing requirement. The Contractor will not be entitled to any increases in cost due to the prioritizing, above the contract price of the work type.

The Contractor shall be expected to accomplish all work scheduled unless delayed by unforeseen conditions or weather outside of normal conditions for that time of year.

1.6 QUALITY CONTROL:

1.6.1 SUMMARY

1.6.1.1 This Section includes administrative and procedural requirements for quality control in addition to Specification Section 01 45 00.00 10 Quality Control.

1.6.2 QUALITY CONTROL

1.6.2.1 Contractor shall order, schedule and coordinate the services of the Contractor engaged laboratory services to perform materials testing in accordance with the frequencies stated in the specifications. Installed work that is untested and unapproved due to lack or neglect in scheduling field testing services shall be done at Contractor’s risk. The Contractor shall create a weekly schedule of anticipated tests to be performed by Contractor’s Laboratory and furnish to the Government and the Contractor’s Laboratory by 8:00 A.M. each Friday.

Contractor shall notify the Laboratory and COR at least 24 hours in advance of each test required.

1.6.2.2 When test results indicate, as determined by the COR, that construction materials and or placement is not as specified, the material shall be removed and replaced to meet specification requirements, at no additional expense to the Government. Re-tests of corrected or replacement of deficient work shall be performed to determine conformance with specification requirements. Cost of re-testing shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Cost of re-examination of failed materials by the A/E is the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.2.3 Provide all surveying services necessary to establish all vertical and horizontal controls and construction staking required for layout of the work based on Survey monuments indicated in the plans and as specified in the Special Conditions.

1.6.3 CONTROL OF WORK AND MATERIALS BY CONTRACTOR

1.6.3.1 The Contractor may perform additional testing with their own forces as they determines necessary to control the work. The results of such testing shall not be grounds to contradict the testing performed by the laboratory engaged by the Contractor. Any and all tests performed in this manner shall be proposed to the COR before the actual test is allowed.

1.6.3.2 Contractor has the option to request “Early Break” concrete compression test specimens at the same time the Contractor’s Laboratory is taking acceptance samples. All costs associated with “Early Break” cylinders will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.6.4 RESPONSIBILITIES OF LABORATORY ENGAGED BY CONTRACTOR

1.6.4.1 If requested within the Task Order, the Contractor shall ensure the subcontractor attends Pre-Construction Conference at a time, date, and location to be determined after award of a construction task order.

1.6.4.2 Promptly notify Contractor and COR of observed irregularities or nonconformance of work or products with Contract Documents.

1.6.5 LABORATORY REPORTS

1.6.5.1 After each inspection and test, the Contractor shall provide electronic copy and “pencil” field copy of daily reports of each test conducted to the COR and Government Project Manager (PM). Promptly distribute copies of formal written reports as follows:

1.6.5.2 Government COR and Project Manager: Three (3) copies and one (1) electronic copy.

1.6.5.3 Each report shall include:

1.6.5.3.1 Date.

1.6.5.3.2 Project title and number.

1.6.5.3.3 Name of Contractor and Laboratory subcontractor.

1.6.5.3.4 Name and signature of person submitting report.

1.6.5.3.5 Date and time of sampling or inspection.

1.6.5.3.6 Identification of Specification Section and product.

1.6.5.3.7 Location of test with respect to road station or structure location.

1.6.5.3.8 Type of inspection or test standard.

1.6.5.3.9 Record of temperature and weather conditions.

1.6.5.3.10 Results of tests and statement as to compliance or noncompliance with Contract Documents.

1.6.5.4 When requested, provide additional interpretation of test results.

1.6.6 LIMITS OF LABORATORY AUTHORITY

1.6.6.1 Laboratory and inspection personnel shall not be authorized to:

1.6.6.1.1 Release, revoke, alter, relax, or enlarge any requirements of Contract Documents.

1.6.6.1.2 Perform any duties of Contractor.

1.6.6.1.3 Approve or accept any portion of Work.

1.6.6.1.4 Stop the Work.

1.6.7 COMPLIANCE WITH MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS

1.6.7.1 Compliance is required with manufacturer’s printed installation instructions, including each step in sequence. Preparatory steps or installation procedures are not to be omitted unless specifically modified or exempted by Contract Documents.

1.6.7.2 Maintain one (1) set of complete instructions at the project site during installation and until completion.

1.6.7.3 Should project conditions or specified requirements conflict with manufacturer’s instructions, request clarification in writing from the Government Project Manager through the COR.

1.6.8 PRODUCT INSTALLATION

1.6.8.1 Verify and coordinate clearances, dimensions, and installation of adjoining construction, equipment, piping, ducts, conduits, or other mechanical or electrical items or apparatus.

1.6.8.2 Verify dimensions for products to be fitted into…