AM02.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 3. EFFECTIVE

DATE

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE

REQ. NO.

5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

W9127823R0069-0002 28 JUNE 2024 MEY22002

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY(If other than item 6)

CODE

Corps of Engineers

109 St. Joseph St.

Mobile, AL 36602

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP code) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION

NO.

W9127823R0069

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

07 JUNE 2024

10A. MODIFICATION OF

CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers is extended, is not extended. Offers 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 ACKNOWLEDGEMENT 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 ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO 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)

The subject solicitation for: MDA VBIV GROUND TEST FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE, REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL (MADISON COUNTY)

Is modified in the following: REFER TO THE ENCLOSED REVISED SPECIFICATION/DRAWING REVISIONS FOR AMENDMENT NO. 0002 NOTE: THE RECEIPT OF PROPOSAL DATE IS HEREBY REVISED BY THIS AMENDMENT. REFER TO THE ENCLOSED SF1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER &

AWARD FORM.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document reference 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) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICE (Type or print)

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

(Signature of contracting officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 30-105 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

PREVIOUS EDITION UNUSABLE Prescribed by GSA

MDA VBIV GROUND TEST FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE W9127823R0069

REDSTONE ARSENAL, AL MEY22002

SF 30 Page 2

Amendment No. W9127823R0069-0002

PART I-REVISIONS MADE BY ADDED AND/OR REPLACEMENT PARAGRAPHS/PAGES/SECTIONS

The items listed below are to be replaced by the corresponding added and/or revised paragraphs/pages or sections. Added and/or revised paragraphs/pages or sections are indicated by a note in bottom right hand corner of each paragraph or page. Added sections are hereby made a part of the contract and are to be inserted in the specification in the proper numerical/alphabetical sequence.

Within the specifications, deletions from the specifications are indicated by strikethrough, e.g.: deletions are marked with strikethrough and additions to the specifications including revisions/substitutions are indicated in bold, italic and underlined, e.g.: additions are indicated thus.

Corresponding Added or Revised Paragraph

SECTION Page, and/or Section

SF1442 Revised SF1442, BOX 13.A as indicated herein.

01 00 01 Revised Section 01 00 01, Paragraph 1 as indicated herein.

12 50 00.13 10 Revised Section 12 50 00.13 10, Paragraph

2.2.1.1 as indicated herein.

Encl as stated

Revised pages of the specifications as indicated in Part I.

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

W9127823R0069

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED

6 June 2024

PAGE OF PAGES

1 2

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NUMBER

MEY22002

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CT 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE

CONTRACTING DIVISION (CESAM-CT)

109 SAINT JOSEPH STREET

MOBILE, AL 36628-0001

SAME AS BLOCK 7

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL :

a. NAME

Stephanie Scalise / Kyle Rodgers

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

(251) 690-3356

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

MDA VBIV GROUND TEST FACILITY INFRASTRUCTURE, REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA

* See Section 01 00 00, Paragraph “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK”.

**Block 13A. : Refer to Section 00 11 00 for the number of copies to submit with the original offer.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within ___8____ calendar days and complete it within ___*___ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _52.211-10_ .)

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and ___**___ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _1400_ (hour) local time 18 July 2024 15 AUGUST 24 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than __120__ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO. W9127823R0069-0002

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within _________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

AMOUNTS

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation - give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print)

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE

30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. AWARD

DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV12/2022) BACK

REVISED BY AMENDMENT NO.

W9127823R0069-0002

Section 01 00 01

SECTION 01 00 01 - GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (MAR 2013)

2. CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULE

3. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (MAR 1995)

4. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL,

EM 385- 1-1

5. AFFILIATED BIDDERS

6. LABOR REPORTS

7. PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

8. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

9. MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS

10. BULLETIN BOARD

11. PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES .. 6

12. REQUIRED INSURANCE

13. WORK IN QUARANTINED AREA

14. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES

DESIGNATED AS SIGNIFICANT NARCOTICS TRAFFICKERS

15. CONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUEST

16. KEY PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES OR

CONSULTANTS

AMENDMENT 0002

1. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION (MAR 2013)

Any questions about this solicitation, including technical questions about plans and specifications, shall be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry Portal in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org. To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email, followed by an answer to the comment/question after it has been processed by our technical team. All timely questions and approved answers will be made available through ProjNet.

Questions shall be submitted no later than 2 July 2024 30 JULY 2024 at 2:00 p.m. Central Time to allow time for a response, and amendment to the solicitation if necessary. On this date and time, the portal will be closed.

For technical questions, no other means of communication, e-mail, fax, or telephone will be accepted.

Oral exchanges between Offerors or Bidders and the Government prior to award of the contract will not be binding. In addition to information available to Offerors or Bidders on the Bidder Inquiry Portal, any information concerning this solicitation will be furnished to all Offerors or Bidders as an amendment to the solicitation if the information is necessary to the submittal of offers or bids.

https://www.projnet.org/

The Solicitation Number is: W9127823R0069

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 54Y447-ZMBXMT

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret

Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

Note: Questions/comments should be entered in the system one at a time. List of questions uploaded into ProjNet, regardless of the format, will not be answered.

Offerors or Bidders are requested to review the solicitation and amendments in their entirety, as well as to review the Bidder Inquiry Portal for previous questions and responses, prior to submission of a new inquiry on the Portal.

CAUTION: ANY INQUIRY SUBMITTED AND ANSWERED WITHIN THIS SYSTEM, WILL BE

ACCESSIBLE TO VIEW BY ALL INTERESTED OFFERORS OR BIDDERS ON THIS

SOLICITATION.

The call center for the ProjNet operates weekdays from 8 AM to 5 PM U.S. Central Time Zone. The telephone number is 1-800-428-HELP.

End of Paragraph

AMENDMENT 0002

2. CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULE

Payment for the various items listed in the Bidding Schedule shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, materials and bonds (performance and payment), and for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. All costs for work not specifically mentioned in the Bidding Schedule shall be included in the contract prices for the items listed.

3. EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (MAR 1995)

(a) This clause does not apply to terminations. See 5152.249-9000 in Section 00 73 00, Basis for

Settlement of Proposals, and FAR Part 49.

(b) Allowable cost for construction and marine plant and equipment in sound workable condition owned or controlled and furnished by a contractor or subcontractor at any tier shall be based on actual cost data for each piece of equipment or groups of similar serial and series for which the Government can determine both ownership and operating costs from the contractor's accounting records. When both ownership and operating costs cannot be determined for any piece of equipment or groups of similar serial or series equipment from the contractor's accounting records, costs for that equipment shall be based upon the applicable provisions of EP 1110-1-8, "Construction Equipment Ownership and

Operating Expense Schedule," Region III. Working conditions shall be considered to be average for determining equipment rates using the schedule unless specified otherwise by the contracting officer. For equipment not included in the schedule, rates for comparable pieces of equipment may be used or a rate may be developed using the formula provided in the schedule. For forward pricing, the schedule in effect at the time of negotiations shall apply. For retrospective pricing, the schedule in effect at the time the work was performed shall apply.

(c) Equipment rental costs are allowable, subject to the provisions of FAR 31.105(d)(ii) and FAR

31.205-36. Rates for equipment rented from an organization under common control, lease-purchase arrangements, and sale-leaseback arrangements will be determined using the schedule, except that actual rates will be used for equipment leased from an organization under common control that has an established practice of leasing the same or similar equipment to unaffiliated lessees.

(d) When actual equipment costs are proposed and the total amount of the pricing action exceeds the small purchase threshold, the contracting officer shall request the contractor to submit either certified cost or pricing data, or partial/limited data, as appropriate. The data shall be submitted on Standard Form

1411, "Contract Pricing Proposal Cover Sheet."

4. U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL, EM 385- 1-1

This paragraph applies to contracts and purchase orders that require the contractor to comply with

EM 385-1-1 (e.g., contracts that include the Accident Prevention clause at FAR 52.236-13 and/or other safety provisions). EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/EM-385-1-1-2008-Being-Revised/. The http://www.usace.army.mil/Safety-and-Occupational-Health/EM-385-1-1-2008-Being-Revised/

Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web through the date that is 10 calendar days prior to the date offers are due. If the solicitation is amended to extend the time set for receipt of offers, the 10 calendar days rule stated above shall be applied against the amended date. (For example, if offers are due on 10 April, all changes posted on or before 31 March shall apply to the contract. If the time for receipt of offers is extended from 10

April to 20 April, all changes posted on or before 10 April shall apply to the contract.)

5. AFFILIATED BIDDERS

(a) Business concerns are affiliates of each other when, either directly or indirectly, (1) one concern controls or has the power to control the other, or (2) a third party controls or has the power to control both.

(b) Each bidder shall submit with its bid an affidavit stating that it has no affiliates or containing the following information.

(1) The names and addresses of all affiliates of the bidder.

(2) The names and addresses of all persons and concerns exercising control or ownership of the bidder and any or all of its affiliates, and whether they exercise such control or ownership as common officers, directors, stockholders, holding controlling interest, or otherwise.

Please check when applicable:

The offeror certifies that it has no affiliates.

The offeror certifies that it is affiliated with the concerns designated on an attached affidavit.

6. LABOR REPORTS

The Contractor shall promptly furnish and shall cause any subcontractors to furnish in like manner within seven (7) days after the regular payment date of each weekly payroll to the Contracting Officer, a copy of such payroll together with a statement of compliance with respect to the wages paid each of its employees (which shall not be deemed to apply to persons in classifications higher than laborers and mechanics and those who are the immediate supervisors of such employees) engaged on the work. If the

Contractor or any of his subcontractors fail to furnish copies of such payrolls, the Contracting Officer may disapprove all or part of any progress payment estimate for the period covered by such payrolls until they are received by him. The Contractor shall also prepare and furnish such labor reports as may be required by the Department of Labor.

7. PROTECTION OF MATERIAL AND WORK

The Contractor shall at all times protect and preserve all materials, supplies and equipment of every description (including property which may be Government-furnished or owned) and all work performed.

All reasonable requests of the Contracting Officer to enclose or specially protect such property shall be complied with. If, as determined by the Contracting Officer, material, equipment, supplies, and work performed are not adequately protected by the Contractor such property may be protected by the

Government and the cost thereof may be charged to the Contractor or deducted from any payments due him.

8. DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The scope of this project consists of converting approximately 163,466 SF of existing administrative space in Von Braun IV on Redstone Arsenal to data center; Research, Development, Testing and

Engineer (RDT&E) laboratories; and updated administrative space for the Missile Defense Agency

(MDA) Missile Defense System (MDS) mission. The existing facility is a five-story reinforced concrete and structural steel building on concrete footings, pre-cast wall panels, and build-up roofs. Required functional areas include RDT&E laboratory space, data center/computer operations, administrative space, meeting rooms, access control, break rooms, and storage areas.

The scope will also include new construction of a 1,722 SF exterior stairwell and a 14,138 SF one-story building expansion to house electrical gear for the new data center. Supporting facilities includes high efficiency mechanical systems, electrically driven chillers, fire pumps, electrical supply and distribution, and uninterruptable power supplies and standby generators for mission critical loads.

The project also includes domestic water, sanitary sewer, storm drainage, electrical substation modifications, primary power transmission, natural gas and electrical services, fire protection and alarm systems, connectivity to telecommunications network and distributed service, modification of utility yard access roads, chilled water distribution, physical security, new mechanical and electrical equipment yards, and other site improvements. Accessibility will be provided in accordance with ADA-ABA guidelines. Antiterrorism force protection measures include building standoff distances, lighting, bollards, control gates and berms.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this project is 236220.

NOTE: The above general outline of features of the work does not in any way limit the responsibility of the

Contractor to perform all work and furnish all plant, labor, equipment, and materials required by the specifications and the drawings referred to therein. The cost of this work is estimated to be between

$100,000,000 and $250,000,000.

9. MANUALS AND PUBLICATIONS

Engineering manuals and Concrete Research Division Publications may be obtained from the addresses given below. Engineering Manuals:

U. S. Army, Corps of Engineers

Publications Depot

2803-52nd Avenue

Hyattsville, MD 20781-1102

Concrete Research Division Publications:

U.S. Army Engineer Waterways Experiment

Station ATTN: Publications Distribution Unit

P.O. Box 631

Vicksburg, MS 3 9 1 8 0

10. BULLETIN BOARD

Immediately upon beginning of work under this contract, the Contractor shall provide at the job site a weatherproof glass-covered bulletin board for displaying the fair employment poster, wage rates, and safety bulletins and posters. Emergency telephone numbers and reporting instructions for ambulance, physician, hospital, fire and police shall be posted. The bulletin board shall be located in a conspicuous place easily accessible to all and legible copies of the aforementioned data shall be displayed until work under the contract is completed. No direct payment will be made for the bulletin board.

11. PRESERVATION OF HISTORICAL, ARCHEOLOGICAL AND CULTURAL RESOURCES

(a) If known historical, archeological and cultural resources exist within the Contractor's work area, they have been designated on the contract drawings. The Contractor shall install protection for these resources as shown on the drawings and shall be responsible for their preservation during the contract.

(b) If, during construction activities, the Contractor observes items that might have historical or archeological value, such observations shall be reported immediately to the Contracting Officer so that the appropriate authorities may be notified and a determination can be made as to their significance and what, if any, special disposition of the finds should be made. The Contractor shall cease all activities that may result in the destruction of these resources and shall prevent his employees from trespassing on, removing, or otherwise damaging such resources.

12. REQUIRED INSURANCE

The Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract, the following minimum insurance in accordance with the Contract Clause entitled "Insurance-

Work on a Government Installation." Workmen's Compensation and Employers' liability Insurance:

Workmen's Compensation and Occupational Disease Coverage in accordance with statutory limits.

Employers' Liability Coverage with a minimum limit of $100,000.

Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance:

Bodily injury coverage with minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence.

Property Damage Coverage with a minimum limit of $20,000 per occurrence.

Comprehensive General Liability Insurance:

Bodily injury coverage with minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence.

13. WORK IN QUARANTINED AREA

The work called for by this contract involves activities in counties quarantined by the Department of

Agriculture to prevent the spread of certain plant pests which may be present in the soil. The Contractor agrees that all construction equipment and tools to be moved from such counties shall be thoroughly cleaned of all soil residues at the construction site with water under pressure and that hand tools shall be thoroughly cleaned by brushing or other means to remove all soil. In addition, if this contract involves the identification, shipping, storage, testing, or disposal of soils from such a quarantined area, the

Contractor agrees to comply with the provisions of ER 1110-1-5 and attachments, a copy of which will be made available by the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor agrees to assure compliance with this obligation by all subcontractors.

14. PROHIBITION AGAINST CONTRACTING WITH INDIVIDUALS OR ENTITIES

DESIGNATED AS SIGNIFICANT NARCOTICS TRAFFICKERS

Pursuant to Executive Order 12978 entitled "Blocking Assets and Prohibiting Transactions with

Significant Narcotic Traffickers" dated October 21, 1995, the offeror certifies that it has not and will not be involved in business transactions with individuals or business entities designated as significant narcotics traffickers under this Executive Order. For a current listing of specially designated nationals and blocked persons, contact the Office of Foreign Assets Control, Department of the Treasury, Washington, DC 22201; telephone 202/622-2420.

15. CONTRACTOR PAYMENT REQUEST

A copy of CESAM Form 1151 entitled Prompt Payment Certification and Supporting Data for Contractor

Progress Payment Invoice is included hereinafter, with instructions, following the Wage Rates. This form will be used in conjunction with the contract clause entitled PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. The contracting Officer will provide copies of the form to the

Contractor upon request. The Contractor shall complete the form, sign the certification and submit it with each progress payment invoice.

16. KEY PERSONNEL, SUBCONTRACTORS AND OUTSIDE ASSOCIATES OR

CONSULTANTS

Any key in-house personnel, subcontractors and outside associates or consultants required by the

Contractor in connection with the services covered by the contract will be limited to individuals or firms that were specifically identified and agreed to during negotiations. The Contractor shall obtain the Contracting Officer's written consent before making any substitution for these designated key personnel, subcontractors, associates, or consultants.

17. PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT

Offerors shall submit a proposal subject to the Project Labor Agreement (PLA) requirement set forth in section 00 70 00 of this solicitation. Any PLA reached pursuant to the PLA requirements in this solicitation does not change the terms of the contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.

See FAR provision 52.222-33, Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement, and clause 52.222-

34, Project Labor Agreement, for definitions and requirements pertaining to the use of a PLA for this contract.

REDSTONE ARSENAL, ALABAMA MEY22002

SECTION 12 50 00.13 10

FURNITURE AND FURNITURE INSTALLATION

08/ 17, CHG 1: 11/ 18

PART 1 GENERAL

Purchase and install furniture as identified within this specification.

This specification section includes a Furniture, Fixtures and Equipment (FF&E) Package attachment.

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF HEATING, REFRIGERATING AND AIR-CONDITIONING

ENGINEERS (ASHRAE)

ASHRAE 90.1 - IP (2019; Errata 1 2019; Errata 2-5 2020;

Addenda BY-CP 2020; Addenda AF-DB 2020;

Addenda A-G 2020; Addenda F-Y 2021; Errata 6-8 2021; Interpretation 1-4 2020;

Interpretation 5-8 2021 Addenda AS-AQ 2022) Energy Standard for Buildings Except Low-Rise Residential Buildings

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E84 (2023) Standard Test Method for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

BIFMA INTERNATIONAL (BIFMA)

ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 (2014) American National Standards For Office Furnishings -Desk Products

ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 (2016) American National Standards For Office Furnishings -Panel Systems

ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 (2012) American National Standards For Office Furnishings - Storage Units

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 101 (2021; TIA 21-1) Life Safety Code

NFPA 265 (2019) Standard Methods of Fire Tests for Evaluating Room Fire Growth Contribution of Textile or Expanded Vinyl Wall Coverings on Full Height Panels and Walls

TELECOMMUNICATIONS INDUSTRY ASSOCIATION (TIA)

TIA-569-E (2019; Add 1 2022) Telecommunications Pathways and Spaces

SECTION 12 50 00.13 10 Page 1

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

36 CFR 1191 Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Accessibility Guidelines for Buildings and Facilities; Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Accessibility Guidelines

UNDERWRITERS LABORATORIES (UL)

UL 723 (2018) UL Standard for Safety Test for Surface Burning Characteristics of Building Materials

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" or "S" classification. Submittals not having a "G" or "S" classification are for information only. When used, a code following the "G" classification identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Storage Location; G

SD-02 Shop Drawings

Installation Drawings; G, AE

SD-03 Product Data

Product Data; G, AE

Product Style Options; G

SD-04 Samples

Fabric and Finishes; G, AE

SD-07 Certificates

Authorized Dealer; G

Certified Furniture Installers; G

Licensed Electrician; G

Certified Telecommunications Installer; G

Manufacturer's Certification; G

Warranty; G

SD-10 Operation and Maintenance Data

Furniture, Data Package 1; G

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SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Energy Efficient Equipment; G S

Reduced VOC's for Furniture; G S

Recycled Content of Furniture; G S

Bio-Based Content of Furniture; G S

1.3 SERVICES

Provide services to include furniture purchase, field measuring, installation drawings, shipping and delivery coordination, receiving, inspection, submitting and processing freight and warranty claims, unpacking, storing, assembly, installation and other related activities or tasks for a complete and functional installation. Reference Section 01 45 00 QUALITY CONTROL for inspection requirements. The Contracting Officer must be allowed to participate in inspections. In addition provide services for existing furniture as specified, reference paragraph on EXISTING FURNITURE for more information. Develop project timelines and establish shipping, receiving and installation dates that coordinate with the building construction schedule. Hold at a minimum weekly team meetings to brief the project team, include the Contracting Officer.

Notify the Contracting Officer immediately of any scheduling problems, discontinued furniture items including fabrics and finishes, or other conditions which may cause delays, and recommend available substitutes, solutions, and provide updated timeline to coordinate with building construction schedule. Substitutes and solutions must comply with the specification and be approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 FURNITURE PURCHASE

Purchase furniture, including checking accuracy of all acknowledgements and schedules from manufacturers and making necessary corrections to ensure that the manufacturer has a correct understanding of the order and requirement. Purchase furniture from the open market. The furniture provided needs to be available on the GSA Schedules to assist the User with future purchases. GSA information is provided FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY. It is encouraged to solicit and provide GSA pricing on furniture. Compete the furniture purchase by obtaining a minimum of (3) separate proposals. Furniture is subject to FAR clause 52.236-5 Materials and Workmanship.

1.5 ALTERNATE DESIGN

When a manufacturer's product is unable to provide desk and workstation configurations and filing/storage that conform exactly to the furniture layouts shown in the contract drawings and specifications, alternate designs may be submitted for consideration by the Contracting Officer.

Alternate designs must meet or exceed the following criteria. Alternate designs that are submitted but do not meet these criteria will be rejected.

1.5.1 Desk and Workstation Size and Configuration

The alternate design must provide desks and workstations of the same basic size and configuration shown, with only the sizes of the individual components within the desk and workstation changed to meet the standard product of the manufacturer.

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1.5.2 Filing and Storage Size and Configuration

The alternate design must provide filing and storage of the same basic size and configuration shown, with only the size changed to meet the standard product of the manufacturer. The storage capacity must not be reduced.

1.5.3 Furniture Requirements

The furniture provided must comply with the drawings, specifications, and the requirements identified in the FF&E Package Attachment.

1.5.4 Layout

The storage capacity, number of desks and workstations, number of persons accommodated, width of aisles, and functionality must be maintained.

Layout must comply with NFPA 101 and 36 CFR 1191 .

1.6 AUTHORIZED DEALER, CERTIFIED FURNITURE INSTALLERS, LICENSED ELECTRICIAN

AND CERTIFIED TELECOMMUNICATIONS INSTALLER

When required by the furniture manufacturer, furniture must be installed by an authorized dealer and a certified furniture installation crew must be used on the project. Services provided to reuse existing furniture must comply with manufactures warranty requirements to maintain warranty.

If warranty for existing furniture to be reused has expired, services must be completed by a furniture installation crew with a minimum of 5 years experience. All furniture requiring hardwiring must be completed by a licensed electrician. Communications installers must be Building Industry Consulting Services International (BICSI) Registered Cabling Installers, Technician Level or have a minimum of 3 years experience in the installation of the specified cables and components. All installers, furniture, electrical and communications, must be on-site if questions arise. Submit copies of authorized dealer, furniture installation crew, licensed electrician and certified telecommunications installer certifications.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE AND HANDLING

1.7.1 Delivery

Deliver furniture to the job site in manufacturer's original packaging or blanket wrapping. Original packaging must be marked with the manufacturer name, item identification, and project reference clearly marked.

1.7.2 Furniture Inspection

Inspect furniture and provide notification of damage within the time frame required by the shipping company while carrier is still on-site. Complete claims for concealed damage within the time frame required by the shipping company and furniture manufacturer. A claim file must be maintained that documents each claim. Forward copies of claims to the Contracting Officer on a daily basis.

1.7.3 Storage

Storage space is not available on-site and furniture must be stored at an off site, climate controlled location. Provide any climate-controlled

SECTION 12 50 00.13 10 Page 4 storage space required for furniture and transport stored furniture to the project site for installation. Storage location must be approved by the Contracting Officer at the time of the furniture order. If storage is required, furniture must be stored in a dry, climate- and humidity-controlled location that is adequately ventilated and free from dirt and dust, water, and other contaminants, in a manner that permits easy access for inspection and handling, and in an environment in accordance with furniture manufacturers instructions.

1.7.4 Furniture Staging Area

Coordinate location of the furniture staging area with the Contracting Officer.

1.8 WARRANTY

Provide manufacturer performance guarantees or warranties for single-shift service and include parts, labor and transportation as follows, unless otherwise noted:

a. Systems Furniture - see Section 12 59 00 SYSTEMS FURNITURE.

b. Desks and Workstations - 12 year minimum.

c. Filing and Storage - 12 year minimum.

d. Seating:

(1) Seating, unless otherwise noted - 10 year minimum.

(2) 24/7 Seating (multiple shift use) - 10 year minimum.

(3) Seating Mechanisms and Pneumatic Cylinders - 10 year minimum.

(4) Lounge Seating - 5 year minimum.

(5) Stacking Chairs - 10 year minimum.

e. Tables:

(1) Unless otherwise noted - 10 year minimum.

(2) Table Mechanisms - 5 year minimum.

(3) Table Ganging Device - 1 year minimum.

f. Miscellaneous:

(1) Fabric - 3 year minimum.

(2) LED Task Lighting - 5 year minimum.

(3) Task Lighting - 2 year minimum.

Provide items not listed with a 1 year minimum. When manufacturers standard performance guarantees or warranties exceed the minimum requirements identified, provide the standard performance guarantee or warranty. Submit manufacturer's warranty information for all furniture items.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCT SUSTAINABILITY CRITERIA

For products in this section, where applicable and to extent allowed by performance criteria, provide and document the following:

2.1.1 Energy Efficient Equipment

Coordinate requirement for energy efficient equipment, such as appliances and lighting, and provide documentation in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING paragraph ENERGY EFFICIENT

EQUIPMENT.

2.1.2 Reduced VOC's for Furniture

Coordinate requirement for reduced VOC requirements for furniture and provide documentation in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING paragraph REDUCE VOLATILE ORGANIC COMPOUNDS.

2.1.3 Recycled Content of Furniture

Coordinate requirement for recycled content for furniture and provide documentation in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING paragraph RECYCLED CONTENT.

2.1.4 Bio-Based Content of Furniture

Coordinate requirement for biobased content for furniture and provide documentation in accordance with Section 01 33 29 SUSTAINABILITY REQUIREMENTS AND REPORTING paragraph BIO-BASED PRODUCTS.

2.2 FURNITURE REQUIREMENTS

Use the FF&E Package Attachment in conjunction with the drawings and specifications for the furniture requirements. Systems furniture is specified in Section 12 59 00 SYSTEMS FURNITURE. Provide furniture from manufacturer's standard product as shown in the most current published price list or amendment. Furniture provided must be part of current line as indicated with no intent to discontinue within two years. Provide furniture that is intended for commercial use not residential. Submit product data for all furniture items, to include catalog cuts, brochures, product information, and other necessary literature to indicate compliance with specifications. Provide product data for all similar types of items together as a group, such as desks/workstations, seating, storage, and tables. Submit each grouping of similar type items in a single submittal. When applicable, include GSA schedule information to confirm that items are available on GSA schedule. Tag product data sheets with applicable furniture item code and name. Submit data for all product style options for selection when options are available. This applies to but is not limited to furniture items that have options such as edge details, hardware options, and grommet colors. Submit manufacturer's certification stating that furniture meets the specifications.

2.2.1 EXISTING FURNITURE (GOVERNMENT FURNISHED/CONTRACTOR INSTALLED-GF/CI)

AMENDMENT 0002

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2.2.1.1 Existing Furniture to be Reused

Disassemble, pack, move, store in climate-controlled space, transport to the project site and install existing furniture identified to be reused as indicated in the drawings. This includes disconnecting and reconnecting furniture electrical connections at the building source. Coordinate with electrician for safe terminations or removal of disconnected building electric system supply circuits.

All existing furniture is to be removed with care to not damage or mar furnishings in order for furniture to be re-utilized as much as possible.

Removal of systems furniture shall be completed by certified MillerKnoll installers and a complete itemized inventory shall be provided to create complete bill of materials (to include all parts and pieces) to design and rebuild workstations. Removal of loose furniture shall be completed by a certified furniture installer and a complete itemized inventory shall be provided to create a complete bill of materials (to include all parts and pieces). All existing furniture removed from the facility is to be itemized and inventoried, inventory list to be provided to MDA. MDA will provide inventory documents which can be utilized by the Contractor to itemize loose furniture by room type. The Contractor is not authorized to use existing furniture from VBIV in contractor facilities supporting construction project nor other projects/contractor spaces. Any remaining existing components are to be turned into delivered to MDA at the end of project installation (BOD) with an itemized inventory list. Coordinate exact delivery location/date for delivery with MDA.

AMENDMENT 0002

2.2.2 Construction

a. Provide furniture that complies with the following testing requirements:

(1) ANSI/BIFMA

(a) Desk Products - ANSI/BIFMA X5.5 .

(b) Panel Systems - ANSI/BIFMA X5.6 .

(c) Storage - ANSI/BIFMA X5.9 .

(2) Flammability

(a) Systems furniture and workstation panel components must meet requirements for flame spread and smoke development as specified by NFPA 101 except as follows. Conduct testing in accordance with either ASTM E84 or UL 723 on the entire assembled panel of the worst case (most combustible) combination of fabric and interior construction. In addition, fabric must meet the requirements of NFPA 265 . Do not exceed panel flame spread 25 for Class A, and do not exceed panel smoke development 450 for Class A, B, and C.

b. Provide furniture with no rough or sharp edges or exposed connections. Clips, screws, and other construction elements must be concealed wherever possible.

c. Items such as desks, workstations and systems furniture must include

SECTION 12 50 00.13 10 Page 7 all necessary components to be structurally sound and must not be attached to the wall unless specified to be wall mounted in the contract documents.

d. Desks, workstations, storage, and tables must have leveling devices to compensate for uneven floors.

e. The underside of desks, workstations, and tables must be completely and smoothly finished.

f. The backside of freestanding desks, workstations, and storage must be finished.

2.2.3 Locks and Keying

a. All drawers and doors, including but not limited to overhead storage cabinets, storage towers, supply cabinets, storage cabinets, desk and workstation pedestals, and filing cabinets must be lockable.

b. Key each desk and workstation in an office differently and key locks within each desk and workstation alike.

c. Furniture storage components in private offices must be keyed alike.

Key each private office differently.

d. Provide field changeable lock cylinders in desks and workstations with a minimum of 100 different key options. Number keys and lock cylinders for ease of replacement or clearly label locks with a key number, except for those manufacturers who have removable format locks.

e. Drawers within a pedestal must be lockable either by a central lock that controls all pedestals under one work surface or an individual keyed lock in each pedestal.

f. Central file and storage units which are grouped together but are not a part of a workstation must be keyed alike unless otherwise specified.

g. Provide two keys for each workstation when components are keyed alike. Also provide two keys for each miscellaneous item such as filing cabinets, supply cabinets, storage cabinets, and similar type furniture items.

h. Provide three copies of each master key to the Contracting Officer.

i. Leave keys in locks.

2.2.4 Receptacle Bodies and Device Cover Plates

Provide furniture panel faceplates and receptacle body types and color as specified in 12 59 00 SYSTEMS FURNITURE.

2.2.5 Fabric and Finish

Submit samples of all furniture fabric and finishes. Samples must be actual samples, not photographic representations, size must be a minimum of 3 by 3 inches. If necessary, provide larger size samples to clearly represent pattern. Label samples with fabric or finish code, furniture item code and name, manufacturer name, and color information. Fabric samples must also be labeled with fiber content and double rub testing

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2.2.5.1 Fabric

a. Provide a mid grade fabric, unless otherwise noted. Example:

Manufacturer available grades 1 through 4 (even number of grades), provide grade 3; manufacturer available grades A through D (even number of grades), provide grade C; manufacturer available grades A through E (odd number of grades), provide grade C (middle grade).

b. Provide a topical or inherent soil retardant treatment where indicated.

c. See FF&E Package Attachment for additional information.

2.2.5.2 Finishes

Provide furniture finishes as listed below unless otherwise noted:

a. Finishes must be able to be cleaned with ordinary household cleaning solutions. Wood finishes must be able to be cleaned with damp cloth as directed by the manufacturer.

b. The finish of steel surfaces must be the manufacturer's most durable finish such as factory powder coat or baked enamel.

c. Grommet colors must be compatible and coordinated with desk, workstation, and table finish colors.

d. See FF&E Package Attachment for additional information.

2.3 FURNITURE LAYOUT

Provide furniture layout as indicated.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 BUILDING EXAMINATION

Become familiar with details of the work, inspect all areas and conditions under which furniture is to be installed, and coordinate scheduling of dedicated elevators and docks. Notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any conditions detrimental to the proper and timely completion of the installation. Work will proceed only when conditions have been corrected.

3.2 BUILDING PROTECTION

Protect building surfaces to prevent soiling and damage during delivery and installation. Any soiling and damage that occurs to the building during the installation of furniture must be cleaned and repaired, or replaced to its original condition and must be approved by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 INSTALLATION

3.3.1 Installation Drawings

Installation drawings must include furniture layout, critical dimensions and locations of electrical and communications. Reflect field verified conditions in furniture layouts. Drawings must be at 1/4 inch = 1 foot

SECTION 12 50 00.13 10 Page 9 scale, unless otherwise specified. Provide typical plans and isometrics/elevations of desks and workstations at a scale of 1/2 inch = 1 foot. When applicable, provide desk and workstation electrical and communications locations. When applicable include controlled-circuit identification for each furniture receptacle and coordinate with the building electrical system circuits in accordance with ASHRAE 90.1 - IP .

Critical dimensions include, but are not limited to clearances and aisle widths. Drawings must include layout for furniture systems workstations for coordination purposes. Label furniture with furniture item code identified in this specification. Submit grommet, power and communication units, and wire management locations.

3.3.2 Furniture Installation Procedures

Complete installation in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, assembly manuals, warranty requirements and approved installation drawings. Also comply with the following requirements:

a. Use material handling equipment with rubber wheels.

b. Furniture and components must be installed level, plumb, square, and with proper alignment with adjoining furniture.

c. Match keys to locks and check locking mechanisms.

d. Check drawers, doors, lighting, and other operable items and mechanisms for proper operation.

e. Remove all protective wrapping tape, residue, and related type items.

f. Securely interconnect furniture components where required.

g. Securely attach and anchor furniture components to the building when required.

h. Securely anchor furniture such as shelving and storage units to the building when required by the…