Amendment_0004.pdf

0010859412-0001 HAP # 25847

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

a. The purpose of this amendment is to extend the due date for receipt of proposals from 15 September 2016 at 1:00 PM USA Central Daylight Time (CDT) to 16 September 2016 at 1:00 PM USA Central Daylight Time (CDT), and correct Instuctions to Offerors, paragraph 4, Section III – Project Schedule. Period of performance to complete the w ork is changed from 270 days to 360 calendar days. Changes are in red text.

b. Respond to questions from industry. The period for accepting questions is now closed. No more questions w ill be accepted.

c. Add Technical Exhibit -16, Memoria Descriptiva General de La Instalacion Eléctrico. The Statment of Work. Part 7 - Attachments/Technical Exhibits Listing is revised to add this exhibit.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 47

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Sep-2016

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 W912CL-16-R-0010

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

11-Aug-2016

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 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

13-Sep-2016

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410TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER AMERICAS

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4130 STANLEY ROAD STE 320

JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-2726

W912CL 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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W912CL-16-R-0010

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 15-Sep-2016 01:00 PM to 16-Sep-2016 01:00 PM.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

1. GENERAL: This procurement will be awarded as a Lowest Price, Technically Acceptable (LPTA) contract, considering past performance. The proposal will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305.

a. The Government intends to award a single contract without discussions with Offerors (except for clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)). Therefore, the initial offer should contain the Offerors best terms from a price and technical standpoint. Offerors should not assume that they will be afforded the opportunity to clarify, discuss, or revise their proposal. However, the Government reserves the right to request clarifications or request revised responses if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all responses if such action is in the public interest and/or waive informalities and minor irregularities in the submitted offers.

b. The Government reserves the right to cancel this Request for Proposal (RFP) and make no award. By responding to this RFP and submitting a proposal, the Contractor understands that the Government shall not be liable for any costs incurred by the Contractor in response to this RFP.

2. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION: The response to this RFP is to be submitted in the same currency that the Offeror will use to invoice. The Offerors proposal shall be in the form prescribed by this solicitation and shall contain a response to each of the areas identified below in paragraph 4. All responses shall be in English, legible, and prepared in the following general format to be properly evaluated. Responses must be complete, self-sufficient, and respond directly to the requirements of this RFP.

a. Electronic Submission. The Offeror shall provide a copy of their proposal as an electronic file. The proposal shall be submitted via email to the Contract Specialist, Rebecca Veliz, at rebecca.s.veliz.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Velia Pier, at velia.pier.civ@mail.mil before 1:00 PM USA Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 16 September 2016. The Offeror must ensure that its proposal submission is legible in the format specified in the solicitation.

b. System for Award Management (SAM). All Offerors shall have an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), www.sam.gov, to receive award of this contract.

To register in SAM, go to https://www.sam.gov.

3. QUESTIONS/AMENDMENTS/EXCEPTIONS:

a. Solicitation Questions. Solicitation information and amendments will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov and via email to all those interested parties contacted by the Government.

Offerors may submit questions regarding this solicitation via email to the Contract Specialist, Rebecca Veliz, at rebecca.s.veliz.civ@mail.mil and the Contracting Officer, Velia Pier, at velia.pier.civ@mail.mil before 5:00 PM USA Central Daylight Time (CDT) on 24 August 2016. All e-mailed questions shall be submitted with the subject line as W912CL-16-R-0010 – Questions. The Government reserves the right not to respond to any questions received concerning this solicitation after the required question receipt date and time. Offerors are encouraged to carefully review all solicitation requirements and submit questions to the Government early in the solicitation process.

b. Amendment. The Government reserves the right to revise or amend the specifications, drawings, or both, prior to and/or after the date set for receipt of proposals as necessary. Such revisions, if any, will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this RFP. All information related to this RFP, including pertinent changes/amendments and information prior to the date set for receipt of proposal, will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities website at www.fbo.gov and sent out via email to all those interested parties contacted by the Government.

c. Exceptions. If the Offeror takes exception to any of the requirements specified in this solicitation, the Offeror shall clearly identify each exception and include a complete explanation of why the exception was taken and what benefit it provides to the Government. All exceptions to the solicitation requirements (Sections 00010 through 00600) and supporting rationale shall be included in an addendum to the proposal and clearly labeled "Exceptions."

An addendum is only required if the Offeror takes exception to any requirement in the solicitation. The Addendum does not have a page limitation, but shall only include information relevant to exceptions taken to the solicitation requirements. The Government will assume an Offeror takes no exceptions to any solicitation requirement if the Offeror does not submit an Addendum identifying exceptions. Offerors are advised that solicitation requirements are not necessarily negotiable and such exceptions may render an Offerors proposal unacceptable and ineligible for award.

4. FORMAT AND CONTENT OF PROPOSAL: Each Offerors proposal shall be submitted as set forth below and all information shall be confined to the appropriate part to facilitate independent evaluation. Proposals which do not include the requested minimum information, may be eliminated from further consideration at the Government’s discretion. Proposal sections shall be labeled by section (i.e., Section I - Price, Section II - Technical, Section III - Project Schedule, Section IV - Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience, and Section V - Past Performance History).

Section I - Price/Cost Information and required documents. Offerors shall provide all price/cost information necessary to provide a meaningful basis for Government's analysis and evaluation of price for the project set forth in Section 00100 of this solicitation. Prices shall include all related costs, i.e., profit, wages, transportation, etc., if applicable. The Government is not, and does not intend on requesting certified cost or pricing data. Offerors may be required during the evaluation process to provide sufficient price/cost information that will enable the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If an Offeror proposes an unusually low price, the Offeror should also provide rationale to justify the price.

The Offeror shall provide its proposal with a cover sheet that contains the company’s name, CAGE/NCAGE code, and Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) number for those registered in SAM. The cover sheet must also contain address and telephone number, name and title of the person authorized to sign the contract, and an offer validation period of a minimum of 60 days.

To be considered responsible, an Offeror must be in compliance with FAR 9.104-1(a). To demonstrate this aspect of responsibility, Offerors shall provide a bank reference from its bank with information of the Offerors financial standing (i.e., satisfactory accounts, outstanding loans, and line of credit.). Also, include a detailed plan of how the project will be financed and a list of company owned equipment.

Offer and Section 00010 – Complete in its entirety the “Offeror” portion of the Standard Form (SF) 1442 blocks 14 through 20c on page 2 and contract line items 0001 through 0010 on pages 3 through 7.

An official having the authority to contractually bind your company in accordance with FAR 4.102 shall sign block 20b of the SF1442.

Amendment(s) – Acknowledge, by signing blocks 15A through 15C, of any amendments (SF 30) issued out during the solicitation. Amendments may also be acknowledged in block 19 of the SF 1442.

Section 00600 - Representations and Certifications. Insert the required certifications and representations and return only those shown in section 00600.

Section II – Attachment – Price Breakdown Worksheet - Materials List. Complete the attachment

(Material Listing) by providing quantities and products with a detailed description of all infrastructure materials and products to be used for this project with its applicable pricing.

Section III - Project Schedule. Offerors shall include in their technical proposal a complete project management schedule utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT), or Gantt chart showing the major construction phases stated in the Statement of Work. The project schedule shall include float time within the 360 calendar day maximum to account for down days due to inclement weather or other potential non-work situations. The proposed schedule shall include the critical milestones of the project including site preparation, construction/installation work, and any separately identified unique repair efforts. The project schedule shall have expected completion dates, execution time of each phase, and a mid-point completion of project.

Section IV - Key Personnel Qualifications and Experience. As stated in Section 1.5.10 of the Statement of

Work, the Government has identified the following positions as key personnel:

Project Engineer/Architect Field Engineer/Architect

Project Superintendent/Foreman Quality Control Representative

Qualifications. As stated in the Statement of Work, paragraph 1.5.10.1, the minimum qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

Project Engineer/Architect shall have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture and maintain a valid professional registration that is accepted by the Government of Uruguay, and at least ten (10) years of experience.

Field and Design Engineer/Architect shall have a bachelor’s degree in Engineering/Architecture and maintain a valid professional registration that is accepted by the Government of Uruguay, and at least five (5) years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude.

Project Superintendent/Foreman shall have at least three (3) years or three (3) projects of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude.

Quality Control Representative shall have at least five (5) years experience as a Quality Control Inspector in the construction field.

The Offeror shall submit resumes for Key Personnel. Offerors shall support key personnel with resumes that demonstrate depth and quality of relevant experience. Resumes should be current and updated within the past year.

Each resume shall be limited to four (4) pages and may be submitted in Spanish.

Resumes shall be marked as Personally Identifiable Information (PII) in accordance with the Privacy Act requirements.

Resumes shall include the relevant qualifications, background, experience, and accomplishments for all key personnel in sufficient detail to demonstrate the capability of such personnel to meet the qualification requirements identified in the Statement of Work, paragraph 1.5.10.1. The work history of each key person should contain experience directly related to construction work he/she is intended to perform under the proposed contract.

The Offeror shall provide copies of the professional registration required by the Government of Uruguay issued by a university in Uruguay for the Project Engineer/Architect and the Field Engineer/Architect. All of the requirements of this section shall apply to the use of subcontractor personnel, as well as the prime contractor’s personnel.

Section V - Past Performance History. Offeror shall submit, at a minimum, two (2) similar projects past performance history relative in size and type to the work to be performed under this contract. Relevant is defined as any work relating to construction of building structures that involve soil testing, concrete work, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical work. The Offeror may provide any information currently available, to include letters which demonstrate customer satisfaction with overall job performance and quality of completed work. Projects shall have been completed within the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this RFP. Past performance history submission shall not exceed ten (10) pages and may be submitted in Spanish.

5. RESPONSIBILITY OF OFFERORS: Offerors must be financially responsible to perform the work described in this solicitation. At a minimum, each Offeror must meet the following requirements:

a. Have the necessary personnel, equipment, and financial resources available to perform the work;

b. Have all licenses and permits required by local law. The Offeror shall determine whether performance requires registration with Uruguayan authorities or authorization to do business in Uruguay and, if so, shall comply with all requirements. Whether or not registration or authorization to do business is required, the Offeror also shall determine what documents or authorization its employees and any subcontractor employees must possess to work in Uruguay;

c. Meet all local insurance requirements;

d. Have no adverse criminal record;

e. Have no political or business affiliation which could be considered contrary to the interests of the

United States;

f. Be able to read, speak, and understand English;

g. The Offeror has been duly authorized to operate and to do business in Uruguay.

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Etchepare Psychiatric Hospital - Kitchen and Laundry Construction

Pueblo Nuevo, Uruguay

PART 1

1. GENERAL. Under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items necessary to construct a new kitchen and laundry in support to Etchepare Psychiatric Hospital in the town of Pueblo Nuevo in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW). The United States Government (USG) shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor performing the tasks herein. Any tasks provided under this contract are considered non-personal in nature.

1.1 Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to execute the terms of this SOW. The work shall comply with all applicable construction country and International Building codes. The Contractor shall obtain all required construction permits and shall conduct a site visit to verify details and the scope of work. The Contractor shall provide validated designs and specifications, and all required labor, equipment and materials to construct a new kitchen and laundry at Pueblo Nuevo, Uruguay. Work executed by the contractor shall include but is not limited to:

- Soil study;

- Site preparation;

- Utility connections;

- Validate the designs for the existing site and soil conditions;

- Construction of a new kitchen and laundry for Etchepare Psychiatric Hospital;

- Provide and install kitchen and laundry furniture and equipment (as an option);

- Required automatic sprinkler system for fire suppression

- Construction of parking lot (as an option);

- Construction of water cistern and elevated water tank;

- Required electrical, plumbing, sewer, and mechanical systems;

- Provision and installation of dedication plaque;

- Paint areas; and

- Any other related works.

Note: All provided quantities and dimensions are approximate, it is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify actual quantities and dimensions. A Licensed Structural engineer shall approve the final project design and the Contractor shall provide all final design drawings/specifications to the KO and COR prior to start of construction.

1.2 Background. The project is part of the Humanitarian Assistance Program (HAP) in support of the U.S Security Cooperation Office in Uruguay.

1.3 Objectives. The objective of this project is to construct and equip a new kitchen and laundry. The completion of this project will help the Ministry of Health and Pueblo Nuevo local authorities to quickly respond to needed Etchepare Psychiatric Hospital patients.

1.4 Required Delivery. The work shall begin within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the Notice to Proceed (NTP), and the project shall be completed in 360 days or less from receipt of the NTP. This delivery time includes clean-up of the site area.

1.5 General Information.

1.5.1 Quality Control (QC). The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective Quality Control Plan (QCP) to ensure services are performed IAW this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s QCP is the means by which the contractor assures that the work complies with the requirement of the contract. Contractor shall deliver the QCP to the COR and the KO for approval within 30 days of contract award. The Contractor shall have five (5) working days to submit any changes for COR and KO acceptance.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA). The USG shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the USG must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed IAW the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).

1.5.3 Hours of Operation. Not applicable

1.5.4 Place of Performance. The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at Pueblo Nuevo, Uruguay. Coordinates for this site are S-34.26 and W-56.26. Prior to the commencement of work, access to the construction site shall be coordinated with Pueblo Nuevo Ministry of Health representatives.

1.5.5 Type of Contract. The USG anticipates award of a firm-fixed price type contract

1.5.6 Security Requirements. The Contractor and/or associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable site access and local security policies and procedures.

1.5.6.1 Physical Security. The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all construction materials and equipment.

1.5.6.2 Background Checks. At the time of award of the contract or when hiring new contract workers, the Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check conducted by the Host Nation Police Department of their residence or the State Police Department of their U.S. residence. Security checks that have been completed as part of a personnel security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The USG retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security checks reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the USG determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO or COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• SSN or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.5.6.2.1 If a background checks on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the USG, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.5.6.2.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the USG, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.5.6.2.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance paragraph 1.5.6.2 in all subcontracts.

1.5.6.3 Vetting. The Contractor company and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the U.S. Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the USG. If during a previous vetting process, the company was barred from performing service for the USG, the contractor is ineligible for award of a contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the U.S.

Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinate through the U.S. Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company was barred from performing services for the USG the contractor is ineligible for award of a contract.

1.5.6.4 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Awareness Training for U.S-based Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. If applicable, upon award of the contract, or within 30 days of employment of new personnel performing services under this contract, the Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training for U.S. based Contractor employees and associated subcontractor employees. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the training will be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

1.5.6.5 Advertisement and Social Media. If applicable, the Contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the contract period of performance without the express consent of the Government. The use of propaganda violates DOD Commercial Use of Imagery Guidelines stated at (http://www.defenseimagery.mil/products/DODimagery/commercialuse.html). The Contractor shall not cite any information (e.g., contract information, pictures, locations, etc.) obtained through this contract on any marketing tools to include its company website.

1.5.6.6 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness. If applicable, the Contractor, or a subcontractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.5.6.7 Information Assurance (IA). If applicable, at no time will the Contractor or associated sub-contractor employees transmit government documents or information using methods that do not meet the security requirements specified in the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, "Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations" such as personal electronic mail accounts, public digital data storage sites (cloud storage), social media platforms or instant messaging. Approved government sites such as U.S. Army Aviation and Missile Research Development and Engineering Center (ARMDEC) Safe Exchange at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE/About.aspx, or All Partners Access Network (APAN) at https://community.apan.org/, or other transmission means determined by the government must be used.

1.5.6.8 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements. If applicable, all U.S. citizen or resident, and TCN contractor personnel not normally residing in the USSOUTHCOM AOR, must comply with the training requirements listed in the Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG). Verification of the training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request. Additionally, they must receive personal security training that includes at a minimum:

(a) Safety and security issues facing employees within the USSOUTHCOM AOR,

(b) Identifies safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identifies ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other resources appropriately.

1.5.6.9 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements. If applicable, the Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S. resident contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this who are traveling in the USSOUTHCOM AOR follow the requirements identified in the electronic Foreign Clearance Guide (FCG) at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm and must have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR; must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); must have the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearance as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E. Contractor personnel shall return all USG issued identification, to include the Common Access Card, to appropriate USG authorities within 5 days of the end of their travel or contractual duties.

1.5.6.10 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (DNA) Samples. If applicable, the Contractor shall collect a DNA record for all U.S. citizen contractor and sub-contractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR and shall have arrangements for storage of the DNA referenced specimen through a private facility or arrange for the storage of the specimen by contacting the Armed Forces Repository of Specimen Samples for the Identification of Remains (AFRSSIR) at http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview or phone: (302) 346-8800. In addition, U.S. citizen contractor and sub-contractor personnel shall comply with the requirements of DoDI 3020.41, Enclosure 3, para 8.b., or its successor.

1.5.6.11 Medical Travel Requirements. If applicable, the Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties. All U.S.

citizen and TCN contractor and subcontractor personnel must meet the medical screening requirements established by the USSOUTHCOM Commander in the Medical Suitability Screening Regulation (SC Reg 40-501), as well as the requirements identified in FORCE HEALTH PROTECTION (FHP) GUIDANCE FOR DEPLOYMENT in the USSOUTHCOM AOR or their successors and follow immunization and health protection guidelines outlined therein. All immunizations must be obtained prior to traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR. U.S. citizen and TCN contractor and subcontractor personnel traveling from a country outside of the USSOUTHCOM AOR must travel into the USSOUTHCOM AOR with a current copy of the Public Health Service Form 791, “International Certificate of Vaccination”. In addition, U.S. citizen and TCN contractor and subcontractor personnel traveling to the USSOUTHCOM AOR are required to be beneficiaries of a medical evacuation plan and service through an insurance plan provided by their employer or paid for individually.

1.5.6.12 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT).

1.5.2.12.1 If applicable, upon award of this contract, or employment of new personnel, the Contractor will enter Contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract into the SPOT database who meet one of the following conditions:

(1) All U.S. citizen and resident, and third country national (TCN) personnel who travel into the

USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

(2) TCN, or LN personnel who reside with or work in the immediate vicinity of U.S. Armed Forces and/or

DOD Civilian personnel for periods of performance anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

(3) Private security Contractors and contingency Contractor personnel authorized to carry weapons regardless of proximity to U.S. Armed Forces or DOD Civilian personnel and regardless of the length of the anticipated period of performance.

(4) Contractor and subcontractor personnel with a place of performance in the continental United States, including the USSOUTHCOM Headquarters and Joint Interagency Task Force-South (JIATF-S) Headquarters, that may, within the terms of the contract, deploy to the USSOUTHCOM AOR for periods anticipated to exceed 30 consecutive days.

1.5.6.12.2 The KO or COR will approve all employees in the SPOT database and a Letter of Authorization (LOA) is generated to the Contractor on each employee. The signed LOA is required prior to travel to, from, or within the USSOUTHCOM AOR. The LOA also will identify any additional authorizations, privileges, or Government support to which Contractor personnel are entitled under this contract. The LOA will be regenerated by the Contractor upon expiration of the LOA. Changes to the status of individual personnel relating to their in-theater arrival date and their duty location, to include closing out the trip with their proper status (e.g., mission complete, wounded, etc.) shall be annotated within the SPOT database IAW the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules. Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the USG Foreign Clearance Guide website at https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm for the country of employment. Access to SPOT is https://spot.dmdc.mil.

1.5.7 Combating Trafficking in Persons. The contractor shall comply with all requirements of FAR 52.222-50, Combating Trafficking in Persons.

1.5.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings.

1.5.8.1 The Contractor shall attend the pre-construction conference and any post award conferences convened by the KO IAW Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO and COR, with other USG personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the USG views the contractor's performance and the contractor shall apprise the USG of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the USG.

1.5.8.2 The Project Engineer/Architect may be required to meet at least weekly with the KO and/or the COR during the first month of construction and then as required throughout the period of performance. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping minutes of these meetings. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by the Project Engineer/Architect and any other individuals in attendance, and be submitted to the KO for approval.

Minutes are due ten (10) days after meeting concluded.

1.5.9 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and approves progress payments on a monthly basis and notifies both the KO and Contractor of any deficiencies; and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting order.

1.5.10 Key Personnel. The following contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the Government: The quality control representative, the project engineer/architect, field engineer/architect, project superintendent/foreman and any other engineers leading design (plans or calculations) efforts related to the project.

1.5.10.1 Minimum qualifications for all key personnel are listed below:

The project engineer/architect shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture and maintain a valid professional registration that is accepted by the Government of Uruguay, and at least ten (10) years of experience.

Field and design engineers/architects shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture and maintain a valid professional registration that is accepted by the Government of Uruguay, and at least five (5) years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The project superintendent/foreman shall have at least three (3) years or three (3) projects of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The Contractor’s quality control representative shall have at least five (5) years as a quality control inspector in the construction field.

The Contractor shall provide sufficient number of personnel, properly trained and qualified (i.e. civil engineer, architect, geotechnical engineer, electrical engineer, certified electricians and foremen), to perform the requirements of this contract at the worksite location. All non-laborer Contractor employees on this project shall maintain a proficiency license from the Uruguay.

The Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR the phone numbers of the Project Engineer/Architect and alternate(s), Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman to be available during duty and non-duty hours (to include evenings, holidays, and weekends) within fifteen (15) days of contract award.

1.5.10.1.1 Project Engineer/Architect Superintendent/Foreman.

The Contractor shall provide primary Project Engineer/Architect and/or alternates Project Engineer/Architect who shall be a licensed engineer or architect by the Government of Uruguay and responsible for the performance of all work. The name of this person and an alternate(s), who shall act on behalf of the Contractor when the Project Engineer/Architect is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO no later than fifteen (15) days after contract award. The project engineer/architect shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The project engineer/architect or alternate shall be available during the regular workday.

The Project Engineer/Architect shall be responsible for overall management and coordination of this contract;

directing the onsite work; acquiring materials; resolving construction issues; and providing information about work progress to the KO and COR. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be highly knowledgeable of the project progress and have a good working knowledge of Spanish to be able to communicate effectively. By Good Working Knowledge the employee should be able to read/speak Spanish and understand agency regulations, operating instructions, memoranda, and related material concerning the field of work, to prepare correspondence and standardized reports, and to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking staff members and the general public, including both Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking persons, to include English.

1.5.10.1.2 The Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing to the KO no later than ten (10) days after contract award. These key personnel shall be physically present at the worksite when work is being performed at the site.

1.5.10.2 Personnel Listing.

1.5.10.2.1 After issuance of NTP, the Contractor shall have five (5) days to submit to the KO/COR a list of workers and Project Managers assigned to work on this project (Biographic Data on Personnel). Required information for each individual on the personnel list for this project shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

1.5.10.2.2 Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or re-submittal of the personnel list.

1.5.11 Identification of Contractor Employees. Contractor’s personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.5.12 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

1.5.13 Data Rights. The USG has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. Any documents, designs, drawings, study and test outcomes, survey maps, belong to the USG and shall be turned over to the COR upon completion of the project. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be USG owned and are the property of the USG with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.14 Laws and Regulations.

1.5.14.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the USG, be responsible for complying with all Uruguayan laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders and the applicable International Building Code, the Contractor shall promptly advise the COR and KO of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of resolution.

1.5.14.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Uruguay, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract. The practices outlined in the Uruguay regulation “Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial” are the minimum acceptable standards. The Contractor is responsible for training all personnel on fire and safety hazards. Contractor personnel in the performance of their duties shall immediately report fire hazards, safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. In the event that a Uruguayan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version that covers that particular event will be specified in the particular section of this SOW.

The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Uruguayan safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Uruguayan regulation, the contractor shall comply with international safety and health requirements.

1.5.15 Licenses and Permits.

1.5.15.1 Contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the USG, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local Uruguayan laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO.

1.5.15.2 Subcontractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the KO in writing that all subcontractors and others performing work at Pueblo Nuevo worksite have obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the licenses and permits to the KO demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO.

1.5.16 Environmental Protection.

1.5.16.1 In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Uruguayan Codes and Ministry of Health regulations/laws.

1.5.16.2 Environmental protection action required by this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work required for the abatement and prevention of pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact on biological species and/or their habitat; or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

1.5.16.3 The Contractor shall not pollute storm or sewer lines; or swales with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, construction wastes; or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Uruguayan laws concerning pollution of river and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions shall not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project areas.

1.5.16.4 Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded. Disposal of hazardous waste, containers or components thereof, shall be in a hazardous waste disposal site only and no other location shall be utilized for such disposal. Only hazardous waste sites which are permitted by the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and/or the Government of Uruguay shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Uruguayan environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities.

The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and waste disposal IAW the Government of Uruguay regulations and requirements.

1.5.17 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel IAW Uruguayan law section Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the KO/COR and shall notify the KO/COR of the corrective action taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of their workers and all visitors at each work site;

and ensure that all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear at all times (i.e. safety glasses, helmet, harness, gloves, and safety shoes).

1.5.17.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT). The Contractor shall have personnel licensed by the Uruguay government to be trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The personnel shall be qualified to provide first aid in case of emergency. The number of AP and EMT shall be sufficient to care for the number of employees at the site in the case of an emergency.

1.5.17.2 All work crews, Contractor management personnel, the KO and COR shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor's arrangements for emergency medical treatment no later than five (5) days after issuance of the NTP. This information shall include the following:

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.

Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.

Local Doctor: Name Phone No

1.5.18 Marking of Work Zones. The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be 8cm wide and supported on stable wood stakes. Likewise, the project excavation or high accident risk zones shall be signaled with warning signs or fences as protective measurements by the Contractor.

1.5.19 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.

1.5.19.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to the project’s premises. USG agencies shall have access to the premises for official fire, safety, and security inspections and/or to conduct site visits as authorized by the KO.

1.5.19.2 Access to Contractor’s Storage Yard. The Contractor shall only store materials and equipment on the project premises. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with the Ministry of Health representatives during the pre-construction conference or at a later date.

1.5.20 Contractor Vehicles.

1.5.20.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, and IAW any regulations specified by the municipal and Ministry of Health authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at the worksite locations.

1.5.20.2 Vehicle list. The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the…