W912CL-16-R-0015_Solicitation_Fuen_Station_Repair.pdf

The constrcution of fuel station repair/rebuild at the Guatemala Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) Training School-COMANDO REGIONAL DE

ENTRENAMIENTO DE OPERACIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO DE PAZ - CREOMPAZ, Coban Guatemala in support of SOUTHCOM.

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204 (c), Disclousre of Magnitude of Construction Projections, the estimate price range of this project is betw een

$100,000.00 and $250,000.00

RICARDO A. BAILEY

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

19-Aug-2016

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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

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

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________19 Sep 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

410TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER AMERICAS

CCEC-AMF-4130 STANLEY RD STE 320

JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-2726

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

210-808-9473/9474FAX:TEL: 210-295-XXXX TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

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Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

FUEL STATION REPAIR/REBUILD

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items and services nescessary to repair/rebuild Fuel Station at the Guatemala

Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) Training School, COMANDO REGIONAL DE

ENTRENAMIENTO DE OPERACIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO DE PAZ -

CREOMPAZ, Coban Guatemala.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

OPTION FUEL STATION COVER OPTION

FFP

The contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items and services nescessary to build Fuel Station cover at the Guatemala

Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) Training School, COMANDO REGIONAL DE

ENTRENAMIENTO DE OPERACIONES DE MANTENIMIENTO DE PAZ -

CREOMPAZ, Coban Guatemala.

NET AMT

0003 Job Defense Bacon Act Insurance

COST

The Contractor shall refer to FAR 52.228-3, Section 00800, Special Contract

Requirements,paragraph 4. This item applies to contractors within or outside of

Guatemala and it cannot be separately priced. This cost will be excluded from price evaluation. The estimated amount will be adjusted throughout the contract period as necessary using projected and actual labor expenditures.

The contractor shall be reimbursed for reasonable, allowable, and allocable DBA insurance costs upon submission of proof or payment of the insurance provider.

ESTIMATED COST

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Guatemala Peace Keeping Operations Training Center Fuel Station Project

Coban, Guatemala

PART 1

1. GENERAL: Under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items necessary to repair the fuel station at the Guatemala Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) Training

School (Commando Regional De Entrenamiento De Operaciones De Mantenimiento De Paz-Creompaz).

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.

Contractors are urged and expected to visit the site where the work will be performed. Contractors are responsible for verifying dimensions, site conditions, and other information presented in this document before submitting their proposal. The Contractor shall include in his/her proposal all expenses to include materials cost, design cost, testing costs, transportation, utilities, transaction fees, incidental, all taxes, and all direct and indirect costs. Only the

Contracting Officer has authority to make changes to any contract resulting from the solicitation of this project, including but not limited to increases, decreases, time extensions, and changes in prices. The Contracting Officer will appoint a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing. After contract award, coordination of progress and submission of all submittals shall be submitted thru the contracting officer representative for review before approval by the Contracting Officer. The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract providers performing the tasks herein. Any services provided under this contract are considered non-personal in nature. Contractor shall provide with his proposal copy of his license to conduct business in Guatemala to include military installation and profession engineer license of his project engineer. Licenses shall be current and active.

Contractors will not be considered for this project if this information is not provided.

1.1 Scope of Work: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to execute the terms of this statement of work. The Contractor shall provide design, specifications, and labor required to construct a fuel station at the Guatemala PKO Training

School. At this military installation, power, sewer and water utilities are available. As an option, the Contractor shall also construct a fuel station cover. It is contractor responsibility to request and pay for these utilities during construction. Contractor needs to coordinate with Guatemala PKO Training School facility engineer to arrange for the connections if needed. Work executed by the contractor shall include but is not limited to:

- Soil study,

- Site survey,

- Site preparation,

- Earthwork and compaction,

- Foundation and footers and ground compaction,

- Concrete for footings, footing beams, aerial beams, columns, lintels, slabs, catch basin, and sidewalks,

- Provide and install fuel system,

- Provide and install one fuel tank at 4,000 gallons,

- Provide and install one fuel tank at 3,000 gallons,

- Provide and install an electrical system with a distribution panel, lights, register boxes, outlets, grounding, and lighting system,

- Construction of concrete masonry unit blocks (CMU) pump house,

- Construction of CMU retention pool for leakages,

- Provide and install fuel station roofing cover,

- Provide and install pumps, fuel pump stations, filter system, backup system, and

- Any other related works.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site prior to commencing work.

Provided quantities are approximate. License Structural/Civil engineers shall approve the final project designs and the Contractor shall provide all final design drawings/specification to the KO and COR prior to start of construction as stated in section 5 of the SOW.

1.2 Background: The project is part of Global Peace Operations Initiatives (GPOI) Program in support of the U.S

Security Cooperation Office in Guatemala.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this project is to repair and improve the fuel station at the Guatemala Peace

Keeping Operation (PKO) Training School. The completion of this project will improve peace operation training and increase their training capacity for future UN deployments.

1.4 Required Delivery: The work shall begin within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the contract award, and the project shall be completed in 180 days or less from receipt of 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 Program to ensure services are performed in accordance with 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 quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. Contractor shall deliver Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the COR and KO for approval within 15 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 Government shall evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance IAW the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). This plan is primarily focused on what the

Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with 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: The Contractor shall execute work within the GTM PKO Training School normal hours of operation, except Guatemala holidays or when the local Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings.

1.5.4 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at the GTM PKO

Training School, Coban, Guatemala or Commando Regional De Entrenamiento De Operacciones De Mantenimiento

De Paz-Creompaz, Finca Chocoyoguito, Zona 5, Coban, Alta Verapaz; Antigua Zona Militar. Coordinates for this site are 15 o 28’54” N and 90 o 24’12” W. Prior to the commencement of work, access to the installation shall be coordinated with GTM PKO Training School officials.

1.5.5 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 USG equipment, information, and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured IAW Army Regulation (AR) 190-13, “The Army Physical Security Program.”

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 done 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 security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks shall be made available to the KO upon request. The USG retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a security check reveals information an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance required under this contract. If the USG determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the USG, the Contractor shall provide to the KO, 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 check 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

Government, 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 Government, 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 of this paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.5.6.3 Installation Access. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of

Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.5.6.4 Vetting. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor companies, must have been vetted by the US

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 Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, 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 US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US 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; that is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.5.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness. If 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.

1.5.6.5.1 Advertisement and Social Media. 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 Medical. Contractor will ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their contracted duties.

1.5.6.7 Security Clearance. A security clearance for contracting personnel is not required for this project.

Contractor personnel will not be accessing any restricted areas to accomplish this task.

1.5.7 Travel Requirements. Not applicable.

1.5.7.1 Foreign (OCONUS) Requirements. 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.

1.5.7.2 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements. 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.

1.5.7.3 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. 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.

1.5.7.4 Medical Travel Requirements. All U.S. citizen and third country national (TCN) contractor and sub-contractor personnel traveling into the USSOUTHCOM AOR from outside the USSOUTHCOM AOR 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 sub-contractor 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 sub-contractor 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.

1.5.7.5 DNA Samples. 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.

1.5.7.6 Synchronized Pre-deployment and Operational Tracker (SPOT). Upon award of this contract, or employment of new personnel, the Contractor will enter contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract into the SPOT database who meet one of the following conditions:

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.

TCN, host nation (HN), or local national (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.

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.

Contractor and sub-contractor 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.

The Government Representative 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 http://www.afmes.mil/index.cfm?pageid=afdil.afrssir.overview complete, wounded, ect.) shall be annotated within the SPOT database in accordance with the timeliness established in the SPOT business rules. Information and standards for the SPOT system is posted on the U.S. Government

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.

1.5.8 through 1.5.9 Not Used.

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

1.5.10.1 Contractor and workforce shall take appropriate security measures to protect U.S. Government critical and sensitive information. The Contractor shall not disclose specifics of the project to unauthorized personnel.

Contractor shall provide their sub-contractors with only the required information to enable them to accomplish project delivery. All work related paper products and removable storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract shall be completely destroyed when no longer needed. Installation access badges will not be worn outside of the Government facility where visible to the general public. The Contractor and workforce personnel shall not sketch or take photos of Government facilities or activities, unless directly related to service to be provided. The Contractor shall not post or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media. The Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.5.10.2 Key Control. Not applicable.

1.5.10.3 Lock Combinations. Not applicable.

1.5.11 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. 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 Government Representative (GR), 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. Contractor shall provide 1 copy of meeting minutes 2 days after meeting.

1.5.11.1 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 COR for approval.

Minutes are due 2 days after meeting concluded.

1.5.12 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;

coordinate availability of government furnished property, 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.

1.5.13 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The quality control representative, the project engineer/architect, field engineer/architect, project superintendent/foreman and https://www.fcg.pentagon.mil/fcg.cfm https://spot.dmdc.mil/ any other engineers leading design (plans or calculations) efforts related to the project. The Contractor shall provide a project engineer/architect who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the project engineer/architect when they are absent shall be appointed in writing to the

KO within ten (10) days of 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 between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal and Guatemala holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

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 Guatemala government professional registration, 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 Guatemala professional registration, 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 Guatemala.

The Contractor shall provide to the KO and GR 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).

1.5.13.1 Project Engineer/Architect Superintendent/Foreman.

1.5.13.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a Project Engineer/Architect who shall be a licensed engineer or architect 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 at least ten (10) 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 GR. 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.

1.5.13.1.2 The Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing to the KO at least ten (10) days after contract award. These key personnel shall be physically present at the worksite when work is being performed at the site.

1.5.13.2 Personnel Listing.

1.5.13.2.1 After award of the contract, the Contractor shall have five days to submit to the KO a list of workers and

Project Managers assigned to work at GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL (Biographic Data on Personnel). Required information for each individual on the personnel list for GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

1.5.13.2.2 Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or re-submittal of the application(s).

1.5.12 Identification of Contractor Employees: Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where contractor status is not obvious. Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.5.13 Contractor Travel. Contractor Travel is not required nor authorized for the performance of this contract.

1.5.14 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

1.5.15 Data Rights. The U.S. Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. Any documents, designs, drawings, study and test outcomes, survey maps, belong to the U.S. Government and shall be turned over to the COR upon completion of the project. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be US Government owned and are the property of the US Government 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.

1.5.16 Laws and Regulations.

1.5.16.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the USG, be responsible for complying with all Guatemalan 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 that a Guatemalan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version of at least equal coverage will be specified by the USG in the particular section of this SOW. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the Contractor shall promptly advise the KO of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of resolution.

1.5.16.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Guatemala, 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 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 Guatemalan 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 Guatemalan Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Guatemalan regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.5.17 Licenses and Permits.

1.5.17.1 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 Guatemalan 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.

1.5.17.2 Subcontractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the KO in writing that all subcontractors and others performing work at GTM PKO TRAINING SCH 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.

1.5.18 Environmental Protection.

1.5.18.1 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 Guatemalan Codes and Military Base regulations/laws.

1.5.18.2 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.

1.5.18.3 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 Guatemalan 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.

1.5.18.4 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 Guatemala shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Guatemalan environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities. The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and waste disposal in accordance with the Government of Guatemala regulations and requirements.

1.5.19 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Guatemalan law. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the

KO/GR and shall notify the KO/GR 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).

1.5.19.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT). The Contractor shall have personnel licensed by the Guatemala 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.

1.5.19.2 All work crews, Contractor management personnel, and the GR shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor's arrangements for emergency medical treatment five (5) days prior to the start of work.

This information shall include the following:

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.

Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.

Local Doctor: Name Phone No

1.5.20 Marking of Work Zones. The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be 8 cm 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.

1.5.21 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.

1.5.21.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas. The Contractor should confine all operations (including storage of materials) on to the school’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.

1.5.21.2 Access to Contractor’s Storage Yard. The Contractor shall only store materials and equipment for this at a designated location in GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with the GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL officials during the pre-construction conference or at a later date.

1.5.22 Contractor Vehicles.

1.5.22.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, and in accordance with any regulations specified by the municipal and GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at both worksite locations.

1.5.22.2 Vehicle list. The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the performance of this contract to include vehicle description, valid vehicle registration number, and identification ID card numbers to the KO within ten (5) days after contract award and update as the changes occur. ID information will be used by the installation to verify credentials and issue access permits. Contractor shall coordinate with the GTM PKO TRAINING SCHOOL security office to access installations.

1.5.24 Unforeseen Conditions: The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground or embedded interference survey to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area. If a potential interference is found, the Contractor shall promptly give written notice to the KO and GR in accordance with

FAR Clause 52.236-2, and submit information for possible alternatives.

PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions.

Area of Responsibility. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility (AOR) includes the geographic areas of Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Aruba, Barbados, Belize, Bolivia, Brazil, British Virgin

Islands, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cuba, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, El

Salvador, Falkland Islands, French Guiana, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guatemala, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Martinique, Mayotte, Montserrat, Nicaragua, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Saint Barthélemy, Saint Martin, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Saint Maarten, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos Islands, Uruguay, and Venezuela.

2.1.1 Calendar Days. Any reference in the Statement of Work to “days” refers to calendar days, rather than business days, unless otherwise specified.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the

Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government. Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5 Defective Work. A task output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the SOW.

2.1.6 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports.

Foreign Nationals. A foreign national is not a U.S. citizen. Green card holders are also identified as foreign nationals. A foreign national is further categorized as either a third country national or a local national based on the person’s citizenship and location of performance of duty.

2.1.7 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

Local National. Local nationals are foreign nationals who are citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.8 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government procedures to verify that tasks being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.11 Quality Control (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.12 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of the prime’s contract with the Subcontractor.

2.1.13 Third Country National (TCN). Third country nationals are foreign nationals who are not citizens of the country where the performance of duty will occur.

2.1.14 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor performs in accordance with the contract.

2.1.15 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.16 Project Engineer (PE)/Architect: The person who is the technical representative for the Contractor in all phases of the project, from design to final execution. This person will be responsible for design and materials submittals and will attend meetings as required for the project. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.11.

2.1.17 Field Engineer/Architect. It is the onsite technical representative overseeing the engineering aspects of the project. This person will ensure proper work execution with regards to project designs, technical standards and project schedule. This person can also establish quality control construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.11.

2.1.18 Project Superintendent/Foreman (Maestro de Obra). Person trained in all aspects of construction management with specific knowledge of construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section

1.5.11.

2.2. Acronyms:

ACI American Concrete Institute

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AP Accident Prevention

AOR Area of Responsibility

AR Army Regulation

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials

AT Awareness Training

AWS American Welding Society

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

GR Government Representative

CPM Critical Path Method

DA Department of the…