A.07.24 Amendment 0002- Transformer Supply, NFPH.pdf

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

Amendment 0002 provides Government responses to requests for information; revises the submission requirements and evaluation criteria;

extends the delivery date to 16 months after aw ard date of contract; and extends the quotation due date to May 21, 2020.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 31

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-May-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 W9127S20Q0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Mar-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 X is extended, 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 1 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

06-May-2020

CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE, LITTLE ROCK (W9127S)

700 W. CAPITOL AVE, RM 7315

LITTLE ROCK AR 72201-3225

W9127S 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9127S20Q0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 14-May-2020 01:00 PM to 21-May-2020 01:00 PM.

DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0001 has been changed from:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

FOB: Destination

96721H

To:

DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0002 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0003 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0004 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0005 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0006 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 1 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following Delivery Schedule item for CLIN 0007 has been changed from:

CAGE

12 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

CAGE

16 mths. ADC 2 NORFORK POWERHOUSE

1487 HIGHWAY 177

SALESVILLE AR 72653

The following have been added by reference:

52.242-17

The following have been added by full text:

GOVERNMENT RFI RESPONSES

UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE

ONLY

Bid Inquiry Contractor Report All Inquiries

Project: Norfork Transformer Supply Review: RFI Review (00001) (sorted by CommentID ) Displaying 29 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec 8480975 Electrical none000 0 none Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) is a new concrete pad required

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Concrete pad will be made available by a separate instation, refer to Spec Section 48 20 00, paragraph 3.8.1(a) abd Section 01 11 00, paragraph 1.1.1(e) On: Apr 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8480993 Contracting 01 22 00 Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

01 22 00 1.1.1.1 states "Payment shall be made when the design has been Government approved. (See Section 48 19 23.04)." Although Progress Payments are mentioned in other sections, this would indicate that there would not be any payments for administrative, travel, or design meeting costs prior to the approval of the designs.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Correct - payment will be made at time of payment for completed design. On:

May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481442 Contracting 48 20 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

48 20 00, 1.2 states the transformers are to be delivered in accordance with 52.211-8, Time of Delivery. 52.211-8 was not included.

The RFQ on page 1 states:

"Date(s) and place(s) of delivery/acceptance and FOB point:

• CLINs 0001 - 0007: NLT 12 Months after receipt of Notice to Proceed"

This would require the design, manufacturing, installation and commissioning of both transformers be completed within the specified 12 months. Will the new foundations be ready for delivery of both transformers at the same time?

Government Response. . 52.211-8 will be added; required time of delivery is 16 months after contract award. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481466 Contracting 26 05 19 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

26 05 19 3.2 states: "FIELD ACCEPTANCE TESTING The following acceptance tests shall be performed for all wire and cables installed for each transformer."

Please clarify that the contract is not responsible for field acceptance testing of any cable installed by others.

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . The offeror is not responsible for field acceptance testing of any cable installed by others. The scope of work for this contract only covers the manufacture and supply of the transformers.

On: Apr 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481487 Contracting 01 45.00 10 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

01 45.00 10, 3.4.2 states the CQC System Manager must be assigned no other duties however, 3.4.2 states the CQC System Manager may have duties such as Project Superintendent. Which is correct?

Government Response. . Amendment forth coming to remove statement in Section 01 45 00.00 10, paragraph 3.4.2, CQC Manager must be assigned no other duties. On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8481504 Contracting 01 45 00.15 10, 1.7.4

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Are "Hard Copies" required of all submittals in addition to the electronic copy provided in RMS?

On: Mar 30 2020.

Government Response. . Yes. On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482965 Electrical Page 14 of 39 Efficiency Factor 5

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Factor 5. Efficiency – The losses stated in Sub-factor 5.1 and Sub-factor 5.2 seem to be reversed, please confirm.

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Concur. Amendment forthcoming.

The loss values should be corrected to reflect:

Sub-factor 5.1 No-Load Losses: 25 kW Sub-factor 5.2 Load Losses: 120 kW On: May 05 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482980 Electrical Paragraph

1.2 Section 48 20 00

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 48 20 00 Paragraph 1.2 references Clause 52.211-8 "TIME OF DELIVERY", however this clause is not included in the solicitation.

Government Response. . 52.211-8 will be added; required time of delivery is 16 months after contract award. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482983 Electrical Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) For bidding purposes should we assume that the final pad will be ready for the transformer at the time of delivery?

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, refer to specifications Section 48 20 00, 3.8.1(a) and Section 01 11 00, 1.1.1(e) On: Apr 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

8482986 Electrical Temporary

Location Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will there be any need to offload the units in a temporary location, which would require movement from temporary location to final pad?

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . No, refer to Specification Section 48 20 00, 3.8.1(a) and 01 11 00, 1.1.1(e)

On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482989 Electrical Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

If the units are ready to ship and the final pad by other contractors is not ready for the unit, would it be considered a change in scope to deliver, offload in temporary location, and move to final location once pad is complete? This would require multiple mobilizations and materials to properly store the transformers.

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Offeror will assume pad will be ready at time of delivery. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482991 Electrical Delivery

Trailer Solicitation

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Can the delivery trailer be pulled up adjacent to the new transformer pad for offloading?

Government Response. . Cannot confirm. However, it is the Contractor's responsibility to provide a transformer movement plan (See SECTION 48 20 00, 3.4). On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8482993 Electrical Offload Solicitation Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Can a crane be used to offload the units or are there space limitations and/or overhead obstructions that will require the contractor to jack and slide the units into place?

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . Cannot confirm but the use of cranes for transloading operations may not be possible due to site limitations. See sheet G-004 and reference drawings On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483371 Electrical Paragraph

1.1 Section 26 08 01

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 26 08 01 Paragraph 1.1 states that after requirements of Section 48 20 00 are completed, another contractor will complete interconnections to the plant, along with other associated work. This work has to be completed before the CA returns for commissioning activities. What is the estimated time period for the other contractor's work?

On: Mar 31 2020.

Government Response. . The commissioning activities identified in Section 26 08 01 will occur once the transformers have been moved to and installed in their permanent operating locations with permanent connections made to the powerhouse.

Cannot provide a time estimate for activiites covered by a separate Contract. Bidder to make reasonable assumptions. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483375 Electrical Section 26 08 01 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the commissioning required by Section 26 08 01 take place at the same time for each unit or should we anticipate separate trips and separate commissioning for each unit? If separate, how long between each unit commissioning?

Government Response. . The commissioning activities identified in Section 26 08 01 will occur once the transformers have been moved to and installed in their permanent operating locations with permanent connections made to the powerhouse.

Cannot provide a time estimate for activiites covered by a separate Contract. Bidder to make reasonable assumptions. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8483377 Electrical Section 26 08 01 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Section 26 08 01 requires commissioning of the transformers, in addition to testing required in Section 48 20 00. This commissioning seems to be a joint effort between all parties. How many days should the contractor assume the commissioning will take to complete?

Government Response. . The commissioning activities identified in Section 26 08 01 will occur once the transformers have been moved to and installed in their permanent operating locations with permanent connections made to the powerhouse.

Cannot provide a time estimate for activiites covered by a separate Contract. Bidder to make reasonable assumptions. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8487673 Contracting RFP Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) What is the Time of Acceptance for the RFP pricing?

On: Apr 02 2020.

Government Response. . Price quotes should remain valid for acceptance for 30 days. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8487690 Contracting 01 14 00.00 46

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Considering the contractor will only be on-site for a couple weeks with a limited crew, are the custom signs required by 01 14 00.00 46, 1.6.1 & 01 00 50 Form Signs a33 really required?

On: Apr 02 2020.

Government Response. . No On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8487704 Contracting 01 15 10.10 46

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the Erecting Engineer of a foreign manufacturer have to be cleared for site access by the State Department? If so, what is the appropriate documentation required?

On: Apr 02 2020.

Government Response. . Yes, refer to Spec Section 01 15 10.10 46 On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8487820 Contracting G-003 48 19 23.04, 2.17

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Drawing G-003 requires a complete set of shipping gaskets as spare parts however, 48 19 23.04, 2.17 does not. Are shipping gaskets required as part of the Spare Parts to be provided?

On: Apr 02 2020.

Government Response. . See Specification 48 19 23.04, 2.17€, "One complete set of all gaskets required to replace the shipping gaskets, and for use during final assembly for each transformer." On: Apr 28 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8493735 Contracting Page9

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Are you requesting (6) Hard copies in binders and (5) CD's of the same?

On: Apr 06 2020.

Government Response. . Amendment will provide for electronic copies only. On: May 06 2020

8493806

Contracting

Non Technical Factor

Submission

Many Government and Corps offices permit bids to be submitted electronically, will the Government consider accepting electronic bids via the AMRDEC or other government secure email delivery system?

It is burdensome and expensive to the contractor to develop multiple hard copies with multiple CD copies - most modern computers no longer have CD burners.

On: Apr 06 2020.

Government Response. . Amendment will provide for electronic copies only. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8494041 Contracting RFP

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) Is the 12 month delivery date considered the completion of CLIN 0004 or CLIN 0005?

On: Apr 06 2020.

Government Response. . Amendment will add FAR clause 52.211-8; required delivery date is 16 months after contract award. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8509953 Contracting Section B Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Is a bid bond and/or performance bond required?

On: Apr 14 2020.

Government Response. . No On: Apr 28 2020

8514471

Specifications

A.02.01

Attachment 1

1.5

Warranty

In addition to the requirements outlined in FAR 52.246-17, the manufacturer's warranty for the power transformers, and all equipment and devices provided with the transformers, shall continue for a period of seven (7) years from the date of final acc Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Question: Is the following Warranty acceptable? Warranty period of 5 years after delivery date for the entire transformer and 7 years after delivery date for the core & coil assembly of the transformer. Please advise if this warranty is acceptable in response to Section 1.5 Warranty. Best Regards, Mike Altis GE Electric

On: Apr 15 2020.

Government Response. . Yes On: Apr 28 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8520039 Electrical Solicitation Due Date

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

As of today there are 25 questions on Projnet and 25 are unanswered. Without answers to the submitted questions, there is not enough information to competitively bid the onsite portion of the project. We request at least a two week extension once questions have been answered and also request that the timeframe to submit questions be extended to submit any necessary follow-up questions for the pending responses.

On: Apr 17 2020.

Government Response. . Due date will be extended. On: Apr 28 2020

8535237 Electrical Section 48 19 23.04

Section 48 19 23.04 Paragraph 1.5 states a warranty period of 7 years. FAR 52.246-17 states 5 years, which is it?

On: Apr 24 2020.

Government Response. . The warranty period is 7 years. On: May 06 2020 Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8535240 Electrical Warranty

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the warranty start once the transformers are delivered, assembled, filled and tested? If we have to wait on final commissioning, we do not know how long it will take the other contractor to do their portion of the job and therefore do not know how long to have the manufacturer quote the warranty.

Government Response. . Warranty period will commence upon final acceptance; refer to Section 48 19

23.04 Paragraph 1.5. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

8535965 Contracting Payment Terms

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO) If this is considered a Supply contract will the government agree to progress /partial payments for each CLIN?

Government Response. . Progress/partial payments will be allowed. The successful offeror may propose a payment schedule upon contact award for approval by the Contracting Officer. On: May 06 2020

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Report Complete

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REVISED 01 45 00.00 SECTION 01 45 00.00 10

QUALITY CONTROL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation 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

Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan; G

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not Used

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Establish and maintain an effective quality control (QC) system in compliance with the Contract Clause titled "Inspection of Construction."

QC consist of plans, procedures, and organization necessary to produce an end product which complies with the contract requirements. Cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, and be keyed to the proposed construction sequence. The project superintendent will be held responsible for the quality of work and is subject to removal by the Contracting Officer for non-compliance with the quality requirements specified in the contract. In this context the highest level manager responsible for the overall construction activities at the site, including quality and production is the project superintendent. The project superintendent must maintain a physical presence at the site at all times and is responsible for all construction and related activities at the site, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN

Submit no later than 10 days after receipt of notice to proceed, the Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Plan proposed to implement the requirements of the Contract Clause titled "Inspection of Construction."

The Government will consider an interim plan for the first 10 days of operation. Construction will be permitted to begin only after acceptance of the CQC Plan or acceptance of an interim plan applicable to the particular feature of work to be started. Work outside of the accepted interim plan will not be permitted to begin until acceptance of a CQC Plan or another interim plan containing the additional work.

3.2.1 Content of the CQC Plan

Include, as a minimum, the following to cover all construction operations, both onsite and offsite, including work by subcontractors, fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents:

a. A description of the quality control organization, including a chart showing lines of authority and acknowledgment that the CQC staff will implement the three phase control system for all aspects of the work specified. Include a CQC System Manager who reports to the project superintendent.

b. The name, qualifications (in resume format), duties, responsibilities, and authorities of each person assigned a CQC function.

c. A copy of the letter to the CQC System Manager signed by an authorized official of the firm which describes the responsibilities and delegates sufficient authorities to adequately perform the functions of the CQC System Manager, including authority to stop work which is not in compliance with the contract. Letters of direction to all other various quality control representatives outlining duties, authorities, and responsibilities will be issued by the CQC System Manager. Copies of these letters must be furnished to the Government.

d. Procedures for scheduling, reviewing, certifying, and managing submittals, including those of subcontractors, offsite fabricators, suppliers, and purchasing agents. These procedures must be in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

e. Control, verification, and acceptance testing procedures for each specific test to include the test name, specification paragraph requiring test, feature of work to be tested, test frequency, and person responsible for each test. (Laboratory facilities approved by the Contracting Officer must be used.)

f. Procedures for tracking preparatory, initial, and follow-up control phases and control, verification, and acceptance tests including documentation.

g. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies have been corrected.

h. Reporting procedures, including proposed reporting formats.

i. A list of the definable features of work. A definable feature of work is a task which is separate and distinct from other tasks, has separate control requirements, and may be identified by different trades or disciplines, or it may be work by the same trade in a different environment. Although each section of the specifications may generally be considered as a definable feature of work, there are frequently more than one definable features under a particular section. This list will be agreed upon during the coordination meeting.

3.2.2 Acceptance of Plan

Acceptance of the Contractor's plan is required prior to the start of construction. Acceptance is conditional and will be predicated on satisfactory performance during the construction. The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to make changes in his CQC Plan and operations including removal of personnel, as necessary, to obtain the quality specified.

3.2.3 Notification of Changes

After acceptance of the CQC Plan, notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any proposed change. Proposed changes are subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer.

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING

After the Preconstruction Conference, before start of construction, and prior to acceptance by the Government of the CQC Plan, meet with the Contracting Officer or Authorized Representative and discuss the Contractor's quality control system. Submit the CQC Plan a minimum of 7 calendar days prior to the Coordination Meeting. During the meeting, a mutual understanding of the system details must be developed, including the forms for recording the CQC operations, control activities, testing, administration of the system for both onsite and offsite work, and the interrelationship of Contractor's Management and control with the Government's Quality Assurance. Minutes of the meeting will be prepared by the Government, signed by both the Contractor and the Contracting Officer and will become a part of the contract file. There may be occasions when subsequent conferences will be called by either party to reconfirm mutual understandings and/or address deficiencies in the CQC system or procedures which may require corrective action by the Contractor.

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION

3.4.1 Personnel Requirements

The requirements for the CQC organization are a CQC System Manager and sufficient number of additional qualified personnel to ensure safety and contract compliance. The Safety and Health Manager must report directly to a senior project (or corporate) official independent from the CQC System Manager. The Safety and Health Manager will also serve as a member of the CQC Staff Personnel identified in the technical provisions as requiring specialized skills to assure the required work is being performed properly will also be included as part of the CQC organization.

The Contractor's CQC staff must maintain a presence at the site at all times during progress of the work and have complete authority and responsibility to take any action necessary to ensure contract compliance. The CQC staff will be subject to acceptance by the Contracting Officer. Provide adequate office space, filing systems and other resources as necessary to maintain an effective and fully functional CQC organization. Promptly complete and furnish all letters, material submittals, shop drawing submittals, schedules and all other project documentation to the CQC organization. The CQC organization shall be responsible to maintain these documents and records at the site at all times, except as otherwise acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

3.4.2 CQC System Manager

Identify as CQC System Manager an individual within the onsite work organization who is responsible for overall management of CQC and have the authority to act in all CQC matters for the Contractor. In addition to the below experience and/or education requirements, the CQC System

Manager must have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management For Contractors" in the past 5 years. Contact the Little Rock District Construction Office, 501-324-7356, for information about this course. The CQC System Manager must be a construction person with a minimum of 5 years in related work. This CQC System Manager must be on the site at all times during construction and be employed by the prime Contractor.

(AM002) Identify in the plan an alternate to serve in the event of the CQC System Manager's absence. The requirements for the alternate are the same as the CQC System Manager. Maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

3.4.3 CQC Personnel

In addition to CQC personnel specified elsewhere in the contract, provide as part of the CQC organization specialized personnel to assist the CQC System Manager for the following areas: electrical, mechanical, and structural. These individuals may be employees of the prime or subcontractor; be responsible to the CQC System Manager; be physically present at the construction site during work on their areas of responsibility; have the necessary education and/or experience in accordance with the experience matrix listed herein. These individuals may perform other duties but must be allowed sufficient time to perform their assigned quality control duties as described in the Quality Control Plan. A single person may cover more than one area provided that they are qualified to perform QC activities in each designated and that workload allows. Maintain the CQC staff at full strength at all times. When it is necessary to make changes to the CQC staff, revise the CQC Plan to reflect the changes and submit the changes to the Contracting Officer for acceptance.

Experience Matrix

Area Qualifications

Mechanical Graduate Mechanical Engineer with 2 yrs experience or person 5 years of experience supervising mechanical features of work in the field with a construction company

Electrical Graduate Electrical Engineer with 2 yrs related experience or person 5 years of experience supervising electrical features of work in the field with a construction company

Structural Graduate Civil Engineer (with Structural Track or Focus) or Construction Manager with 2 yrs experience or person 5 years of experience supervising structural features of work in the field with a construction company

3.5 SUBMITTALS AND DELIVERABLES

Submittals, if needed, must comply with the requirements in Section 01 33 00SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The CQC organization is responsible for certifying that all submittals and deliverables are in compliance with the contract requirements.

3.6 CONTROL

Contractor Quality Control is the means by which the Contractor ensures that the construction, to include that of subcontractors and suppliers, complies with the requirements of the contract. At least three phases of control must be conducted by the CQC System Manager for each definable feature of the construction work as follows:

3.6.1 Preparatory Phase

This phase is performed prior to beginning work on each definable feature of work, after all required plans/documents/materials are approved/accepted, and after copies are at the work site. This phase includes:

a. A review of each paragraph of applicable specifications, reference codes, and standards. Make available during the preparatory inspection a copy of those sections of referenced codes and standards applicable to that portion of the work to be accomplished in the field. Maintain and make available in the field for use by Government personnel until final acceptance of the work.

b. Review of the contract drawings.

c. Check to assure that all materials and/or equipment have been tested, submitted, and approved.

d. Review of provisions that have been made to provide required control inspection and testing.

e. Examination of the work area to assure that all required preliminary work has been completed and is in compliance with the contract.

f. Examination of required materials, equipment, and sample work to assure that they are on hand, conform to approved shop drawings or submitted data, and are properly stored.

g. Review of the appropriate activity hazard analysis to assure safety requirements are met.

h. Discussion of procedures for controlling quality of the work including repetitive deficiencies. Document construction tolerances and workmanship standards for that feature of work.

i. Check to ensure that the portion of the plan for the work to be performed has been accepted by the Contracting Officer.

j. Discussion of the initial control phase.

k. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the preparatory control phase. Include a meeting conducted by the CQC System Manager and attended by the superintendent, other CQC personnel (as applicable), and the foreman responsible for the definable feature. Document the results of the preparatory phase actions by separate minutes prepared by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Instruct applicable workers as to the acceptable level of workmanship required in order to meet contract specifications.

3.6.2 Initial Phase

This phase is accomplished at the beginning of a definable feature of work. Accomplish the following:

a. Check work to ensure that it is in full compliance with contract requirements. Review minutes of the preparatory meeting.

b. Verify adequacy of controls to ensure full contract compliance.

Verify required control inspection and testing.

c. Establish level of workmanship and verify that it meets minimum acceptable workmanship standards. Compare with required sample panels as appropriate.

d. Resolve all differences.

e. Check safety to include compliance with and upgrading of the safety plan and activity hazard analysis. Review the activity analysis with each worker.

f. The Government must be notified at least 24 hours in advance of beginning the initial phase. Prepare separate minutes of this phase by the CQC System Manager and attach to the daily CQC report. Indicate the exact location of initial phase for future reference and comparison with follow-up phases.

g. The initial phase should be repeated for each new crew to work onsite, or any time acceptable specified quality standards are not being met.

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase

Perform daily checks to assure control activities, including control testing, are providing continued compliance with contract requirements, until completion of the particular feature of work. Record the checks in the CQC documentation. Conduct final follow-up checks and correct all deficiencies prior to the start of additional features of work which may be affected by the deficient work. Do not build upon nor conceal non-conforming work.

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases

Conduct additional preparatory and initial phases on the same definable features of work if: the quality of on-going work is unacceptable; if there are changes in the applicable CQC staff, onsite production supervision or work crew; if work on a definable feature is resumed after a substantial period of inactivity; or if other problems develop.

3.7 TESTS

3.7.1 Testing Procedure

Perform specified or required tests to verify that control measures are adequate to provide a product which conforms to contract requirements. Upon request, furnish to the Government duplicate samples of test specimens for possible testing by the Government. Testing includes operation and/or acceptance tests when specified. Procure the services of a Corps of Engineers approved testing laboratory or establish an approved testing laboratory at the project site. Perform the following activities and record and provide the following data:

a. Verify that testing procedures comply with contract requirements.

b. Verify that facilities and testing equipment are available and comply with testing standards.

c. Check test instrument calibration data against certified standards.

d. Verify that recording forms and test identification control number system, including all of the test documentation requirements, have been prepared.

e. Record results of all tests taken, both passing and failing on the

CQC report for the date taken. Specification paragraph reference, location where tests were taken, and the sequential control number identifying the test. If approved by the Contracting Officer, actual test reports may be submitted later with a reference to the test number and date taken. Provide an information copy of tests performed by an offsite or commercial test facility directly to the Contracting Officer. Failure to submit timely test reports as stated may result in nonpayment for related work performed and disapproval of the test facility for this contract.

3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTION

3.8.1 Punch-Out Inspection

Conduct an inspection of the work by the CQC Manager near the end of the work, or any increment of the work established by a time stated in the SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS Clause, "Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work", or by the specifications. Prepare and include in the CQC documentation a punch list of items which do not conform to the approved drawings and specifications, as required by paragraph DOCUMENTATION. Include within the list of deficiencies the estimated date by which the deficiencies will be corrected. Make a second inspection the CQC System Manager or staff to ascertain that all deficiencies have been corrected. Once this is accomplished, notify the Government that the facility is ready for the Government Pre-Final inspection.

3.8.2 Pre-Final Inspection

The Government will perform the pre-final inspection to verify that the facility is complete and ready to be occupied. A Government Pre-Final Punch List may be developed as a result of this inspection. Ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Government, so that a Final inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Correct any items noted on the Pre-Final inspection in a timely manner. These inspections and any deficiency corrections required by this paragraph must be accomplished within the time slated for completion of the entire work or any particular increment of the work if the project is divided into increments by separate completion dates. The Contractor’s CQC System Manager will be responsible to record all Pre- Final Inspection comments and shall ensure that all items on this list have been corrected before notifying the Government, so that a Final Inspection with the customer can be scheduled. Provide to the Government a typed copy of the Pre-Final inspection comments and an electronic copy in Word format no later than 8:00 a.m. on the morning following the Pre-Final Inspection.

3.8.3 Final Acceptance Inspection

The Contractor's Quality Control Inspection personnel, plus the superintendent or other primary management person, and the Contracting Officer's Representative must be in attendance at the final acceptance inspection. Additional Government personnel including, but not limited to, those from Base/Post Civil Facility Engineer user groups, and major commands may also be in attendance. The final acceptance inspection will be formally scheduled by the Contracting Officer based upon results of the Pre-Final inspection. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 14 days prior to the final acceptance inspection and include the Contractor's assurance that all specific items previously identified to the Contractor as being unacceptable, along with all remaining work performed under the contract, will be complete and acceptable by the date scheduled for the final acceptance inspection. Failure of the Contractor to have all contract work acceptably complete for this inspection will be cause for the Contracting Officer to bill the Contractor for the Government's additional inspection cost in accordance with the contract clause titled "Inspection of Construction".

3.9 DOCUMENTATION

Maintain current records providing factual evidence that required quality control activities and/or tests have been performed. Include in these records the work of subcontractors and suppliers on an acceptable form that includes, as a minimum, the following information:

a. Contractor/subcontractor and their area of responsibility.

b. Operating plant/equipment with hours worked, idle, or down for repair.

c. Work performed each day, giving location, description, and by whom.

When Network Analysis (NAS) is used, identify each phase of work performed each day by NAS activity number.

d. Test and/or control activities performed with results and references to specifications/drawings requirements. Identify the control phase (Preparatory, Initial, Follow-up). List of deficiencies noted, along with corrective action.

e. Quantity of materials received at the site with statement as to acceptability, storage, and reference to specifications/drawings requirements.

f. Submittals and deliverables reviewed, with contract reference, by whom, and action taken.

g. Offsite surveillance activities, including actions taken.

h. Job safety evaluations stating what was checked, results, and instructions or corrective actions.

i. i. Instructions given/received and conflicts in plans and/or specifications.

k. Contractor's verification statement.

Indicate a description of trades working on the project; the number of personnel working; weather conditions encountered; and any delays encountered. Cover both conforming and deficient features and include a statement that equipment and materials incorporated in the work and workmanship comply with the contract. Furnish the original and one copy of these records in report form to the Government daily within 24 hours after the date covered by the report, except that reports need not be submitted for days on which no work is performed. As a minimum, prepare and submit one report for every 7 days of no work and on the last day of a no work period. All calendar days must be accounted for throughout the life of the contract. The first report following a day of no work will be for that day only. Reports must be signed and dated by the CQC System Manager. Include copies of test reports and copies of reports prepared by all subordinate quality control personnel within the CQC System Manager Report.

3.10 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE

The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor of any detected noncompliance with the foregoing requirements. Take immediate corrective action after receipt of such notice. Such notice, when delivered to the Contractor at the work site, will be deemed sufficient for the purpose of notification. If the Contractor fails or refuses to comply promptly, the Contracting Officer may issue an order stopping all or part of the work until satisfactory corrective action has been taken. No part of the time lost due to such stop orders will be made the subject of claim for extension of time or for excess costs or damages by the Contractor.

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52.211-8 TIME OF DELIVERY (JUN 1997)

(a) The Government requires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Within 16 MONTHS

After AWARD DATE OF CONTRACT

The Government will evaluate equally, as regards time of delivery, offers that propose delivery of each quantity within the applicable delivery period specified above. Offers that propose delivery that will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, will be considered nonresponsive and rejected. The Government reserves the right to award under either the required delivery schedule or the proposed delivery schedule, when an offeror offers an earlier delivery schedule than required above. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the required delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR'S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

Within Days

After Date

Item No. Quantity of Contract

(b) Attention is directed to the Contract Award provision of the solicitation that provides that a written award or acceptance of offer mailed, or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror, results in a binding contract. The Government will mail or otherwise furnish to the offeror an award or notice of award not later than the day award is dated. Therefore, the offeror should compute the time available for performance beginning with the actual date of award, rather than the date the written notice of award is received from the Contracting Officer through the ordinary mails. However, the Government will evaluate an offer that proposes delivery based on the Contractor's date of receipt of the contract or notice of award by adding (1) five calendar days for delivery of the award through the ordinary mails, or (2) one working day if the solicitation states that the contract or notice of award will be transmitted electronically. (The term "working day" excludes weekends and U.S. Federal holidays.) If, as so computed, the offered delivery date is later than the required delivery date, the offer will be considered nonresponsive and rejected.

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The following have been modified:

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (OCT 2014)

(a) The Government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered. The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

1. NON-PRICE TECHNICAL FACTOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

The offeror’s technical factor submission shall be submitted in hard copy, with accompanying electronic format copies, as set forth below. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Submissions must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation.

Absence of information will be deemed as if no support for that criterion was provided. Offerors should limit submission to data essential for evaluation. Penalty for making false statements in proposals is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

Binding - Each submission shall be submitted in a separate three-ring binder, of standard letter (8 ½ x 11-inch) size and hardback construction. Each binder shall be clearly labeled with its title and a copy number (e.g., copy 1 of 5) on both the cover and the spine.

Quantity – One (1) original (clearly marked) and five (5) copies with accompanying electronic copies shall be submitted:

Table of Contents - A Table of Contents should be incorporated as specified below

Paper size - Submissions are to be on 8 ½ x 11-inch paper, to the maximum extent practicable. Drawings shall be 11x17-inch paper, folded to the same dimensions as the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Elaborate artwork, expensive paper and bindings, and expensive/ extensive visual and other presentation aids are not necessary.

Tabs - Contents of binders shall be tabbed and labeled to afford easy identification from Table of Contents. Tabs shall extend beyond the edge of the 8 ½ x 11-inch paper. Tabs shall match the following numbering and title, and shall be reflected in the table of contents. Additional tabs are allowed, but not necessary. Additional tabs shall be alpha characters.

REQUIRED TABS FOR TECHNICAL SUBMISSION

Table of Contents

Factor 1 (Tab 1): Experience

Subfactor 1.1 (Tab 1): Site Assembly and Erection Experience

Subfactor 2.1 (Tab 1): Transformer Manufacturing Facility Experience

Factor 2 (Tab 2): Past Performance

Factor 3 (Tab 3): Manufacturer Quality Control

Factor 4 (Tab 4): Nameplate Drawings and Data

Factor 5 (Tab 5): Efficiency

Subfactor 5.1 (Tab 5): No-Load Losses

Subfactor 5.2 (Tab 5): Load Losses

Page Numbering - All pages shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and solicitation number in the header and/or footer.

Page Limit - The number of pages for submission is limited to 100 pages, not including the past performance information.

ELECTRONIC COPY REQUIREMENTS

File format - The electronic copies shall be in Portable Document Format, filename extension:…