W912CL17R0008_RFP_Paraguay_7-18-2017.pdf

0010978925

Construct fuel station and ancillary structures at the Paraguay Peace keeping operation (PKO) Training School, also know n as CECOPAZ) on a military installation located in Asuncion, Paraguay, as part of the Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI).

In accordance w ith FAR 36.204(d) Disclosure of the magnitude of construction projects; the esimated price range of this project is betw een $100,000 and $250,000.

BARBARA A. STUART 210-295-7164

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

18-Jul-2017

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

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, X 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 ______________ (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 _______60 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 CONTRANTING SUPPORT BRIGADE - RCC

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER AMERICAS

CCEC-AMF-4130 STANLEY ROAD STE 320

JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-2726

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410TH CONTRACTING SUPPORT BRIGADE

REGIONAL CONTRACTING CENTER AMERICAS

CCEC-AMF

4130 STANLEY ROAD STE 320

JBSA FORT SAM HOUSTON TX 78234-2726

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

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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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)

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OFFER (Type or print)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

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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)

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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 CONSTRUCTION

FFP

All in accordance with the Statement of Work, perform, develop, and/or construct the following: Assess existing conditions. Remove and dispose of existing fuel tank. Perform soil study. Survey property. Develop as-builts prior to construction.

Certify site layout design. Design site engineering for utilities and drainage.

Perform grading and soil compaction. Construct concrete and gravel roadways and associated surfaces for pump access. Procure and install fuel system, including fuel tanks, fuel pumps, and related equipment and accessories. Construct and paint fuel pump roof cover. Design and install electrical and lighting including distribution panel, lights, register boxes, outlets, and grounding; for fuel system, storage tank, and property perimeter. Procure and install site perimeter fence, two vehicle gates, and two pedestrian gates around fuel station. Develop as-built drawings upon completion of work. Remove all debris and excess materials not used during construction. Provide maintenance warranty for fuel station for no less than 12 months. For all work, obtain necessary all permits, inspections, and certificates from Paraguay officials in accordance with local laws, governing codes, and requirements.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010978925

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ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 Job

DBA INSURANCE

FFP

The Contractor shall refer to FAR 52.228-3, Section 00800, Special Contract Requirements, paragraph 3. This item applies to contractors within or outside of Paraguay 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.

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: 0010978925

ESTIMATED COST

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Paraguay Peacekeeping Operations Center Fuel Station Project Asuncion, Paraguay

26 June 2017

PART 1

1. GENERAL: The purpose of this contract is to construct a fuel station at the Peacekeeping Operation (PKO) Center, also known as Centro de Entrenamiento Conjunto de Operaciones de Paz (CECOPAZ), located at a training school on a military base in Asuncion, Paraguay (PRY). This is a requirement of the United States (U.S) Government (known from this point forward as USG or the Government), in conjunction with the Southern Command (SOUTHCOM) Global Peacekeeping Operations Initiative (GPOI).

All work under this contract shall comply with Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC) 1-200-01; and all applicable country and local construction codes, and International Building codes and regulations. The Contractor is responsible for obtaining all required construction permits. The Contracting Officer (KO) will appoint a Contracting Officer Representative (COR) in writing. The COR’s primary responsibility is to ensure the Contractor meets the contractual requirements during the contract’s period of performance. 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. Coordination of progress and all deliverables shall be submitted to the COR for review and concurrence, before it can be approved by the COR and Contracting Officer.

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the Contractor or its personnel. Within five (5) calendar days of receiving the contract award; the Contractor shall provide proof that it is licensed to conduct business in Paraguay, including performing the required tasks on the military installation. Within five (5) calendar days the Contractor shall also provide a copy of the project engineer’s Profession Engineer license. All required licenses shall be current and active at the time of contract award, and remain current and active during the entire period of performance of the contract.

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 detailed design and specifications for the construction of the fuel station The Contractor’s design shall be in accordance with all requirements defined in this Statement of Work and the drawings and technical exhibits that accompany it; and shall consider all existing conditions on the jobsite. At this military installation, power, sewer, and water utilities are available. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating with the Paraguay PKO Training School facility engineer and local officials, if necessary, to arrange for connecting to the utility services. The Contractor shall pay for all utility services needed during the contract’s period of performance.

Work executed by the Contractor shall include the following:

- Perform soil study.

- Assess existing site conditions and develop as built drawings.

- Perform and prepare site survey,

- Perform site preparation,

- Perform earthwork and compaction,

- Pour foundation and footers and ground compaction,

- Provide concrete footings, footing beams, columns, slabs, catch basin, and pipe bollards.

- Provide and install fuel system, including:

One fuel tank with capacity of 2,000 gallons; One fuel tank with capacity of 1,500 gallons; and One fuel tank with capacity of 1,000 gallons.

- Provide and install an explosion-proof and vapor–proof electrical and lighting system including distribution panel, lights, register boxes, outlets, and grounding.

- Provide and install fuel station roof cover.

- Provide and install pumps, fuel dispenser, filter system, fuel gauge, emergency vents for tanks, and tank spill container.

- Construct concrete and gravel roadways and associated concrete surfaces for access to fuel pumps; in accordance with the requirements specified in this Statement of Work, and detailed drawings and technical exhibits that accompany it.

- Provide and install perimeter fence with sliding gates.

- Remove and dispose of existing underground fuel tanks, if they affect the siting of the fuel station and roadways

- Perform all other related tasks associated with this effort.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site prior to commencing work. Stated dimensions and quantities are approximate. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to verify dimensions prior to designing the work. If significant discrepancies that would affect price are found, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (KO) and Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR).

Structural and environmental license engineers shall approve the final project designs; and the Contractor shall provide all final design drawings and specifications to the KO and COR prior to the start of construction, as further stated in section 5 of this SOW.

The Contractor and its sub-contractors shall comply with Paraguayan Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Paraguay’s Safety regulations, the Contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.2 Background

The project is part of the SOUTHCOM Global Peace Operations Initiatives (GPOI) Program, and supports the U.S Security Cooperation Office in Paraguay.

1.3 Objectives

The objective of this project is to construct a fuel station at the Paraguay Peace Keeping Operation (PKO) Training School on a military base in Asuncion, Paraguay. The completion of this project will improve peace operation training and increase the training capacity for future United Nations (U.N.) deployments.

1.4 Required Delivery

The work shall commence within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the contract award. The project shall be completed within 180 days or less from receipt of contract award. This delivery time includes clean-up of the site area and acceptance by the Government.

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 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 QCP is the means by which the Contractor assures that the work it performs complies with the requirements of the contract. Contractor shall deliver the QCP to the COR and the 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 with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). The COR will use this plan to measure the effectiveness of the Contractor’s work, and ensure the Contractor performs the work in accordance with the performance standards defined in the contract. The QASP defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defects in performance.

1.5.3 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall execute work during the PRY PKO Training School’s normal hours of operation. Work will not be performed on Paraguay national holidays; or when the local government directs facilities to be closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative actions, or other events.

1.5.4 Place of Performance: Work defined in this contract shall be performed at the PRY PKO Center, CECOPAZ, Ex Caballería Barrio Campo Grande, Asunción, Paraguay, also known as Centro de Entrenamiento Conjunto de Operaciones de Paz (CECOPAZ). Coordinates for this site are 25o15’02.21” S and 57o32’38.38” W.

1.5.5 Type of Contract: The Government anticipates award of a firm-fixed-price (FFP) type contract.

1.5.6 Security Requirements: The Contractor and/or associated sub-contractor 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 of its construction materials and equipment. The Government will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any of the Contractor’s materials or equipment.

1.5.6.2 Background Checks: The Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and sub-contractor 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. Documented evidence of these security checks will be made available to the KO or COR upon request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a background security check reveals an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance under this contract.

If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR the following information on each contractor or sub-contractor employee performing work 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 Background Check Results: If a background check on any employee or sub-contractor 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, sub-contractors, or sub-contractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall notify the Government of any of the following:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, which 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 or sub-contractor employees that 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, sub-contractors, or sub-contractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.5.6.2.2 Remedies: If the Contractor fails to comply with the requirements of this section; in addition to other remedies available to the Government the Government reserves the right to require removal of a Contractor employees from the performance of the contract.

1.5.6.2.3 Sub-contractors: The Contractor shall include the substance of section 1.5.6.2 in its entirety, for all of its sub-contractors.

1.5.6.3 Vetting: The Contractor’s company and all associated sub-contractor companies must have been vetted by the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if it is located in the country in which the contract work will be performed, unless that company has been previously barred from performing services for the U.S. Government (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 that the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the U.S. Embassy in Paraguay. Vetting shall be coordinated through the U.S. Embassy's DoD Security Cooperation Office in Paraguay.

1.5.6.4 Installation Access: The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable installation facility, and area commander installation/facility access, and with local security policies and procedures. The Contractor employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements. Such background checks will be accomplished by the installation Provost Marshall’s Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office, or host nation equivalent.

1.5.6.5 Operations Security (OPSEC) Awareness: If the Contractor, or a sub-contractor, or employees of either entity disclose any information that disrupts or harms the U.S. 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 shall 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 digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract shall be removed and destroyed completely when no longer needed.

1.5.6.6 Advertisement and Social Media: The Contractor shall NOT post information to public websites or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way discloses names, locations, hotel data, participants, discussions, pictures, etc.; before, during, or after the contract period of performance, without the express written 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.

1.5.6.7 Medical Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure that all Contractor employees and sub-contractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their duties. All U.S. citizen and Third Country National (TCN) Contractor and sub-contractor 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 Area of Responsibility (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.

1.5.6.8 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) Identification of safety and security contingency planning activities, and

(c) Identification of ways to utilize safety and security personnel and other appropriate resources.

1.5.6.9 Theater and Country Clearance Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure all U.S. citizen or U.S.

resident contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract 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 have all necessary passports, visas, and other documents required to enter, exit, or work in the USSOUTHCOM AOR. These same persons must have the appropriate DOD identity credential(s); and the appropriate special area, country, and theater clearances, as required in DOD Directive 4500.54E.

1.5.6.10 Deoxyribonucleic Acid (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.

1.5.6.11 Anti-Terrorism (AT) Awareness Training for Contractor Personnel Traveling Overseas. For all U.S.

based contractor employees and associated sub-contractor employees; upon award of the contract, or within 30 days of employment of new personnel hired after commencement of work under this contract; the Contractor shall coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR or KO, for AOR specific AT awareness training. This training will be updated as required by the supporting installation AT policies. Verification of the completion of training shall be made available to the COR or KO upon request.

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: The Contractor shall attend the pre-construction conference and any post-award conferences conducted by the KO, in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. At their discretion, the KO, the COR, and/or other USG personnel 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.

1.5.8.1 Onsite Presence of Key Personnel: The Project Engineer/Architect shall be required to meet no less frequently than weekly with the KO and/or the COR during the first month of construction, and then as required by the KO or COR throughout the period of performance. Meetings may be held in person or remotely. 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 shall be identified by separate letter and the Contractor shall be required to sign the COR appointment letter to acknowledge its content and responsibilities. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: ensure 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 appointment 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 contract.

1.5.10 Key Personnel: The following Contractor personnel are considered key personnel by the Government:

Quality Control representative, Project Engineer and/or Architect, Field Engineer/Architect, Project Superintendent/Foreman, and any other engineers leading design (plans and/or calculations) efforts related to this project.

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 Engineer’s (PE) license that is accepted by the Government of Paraguay, 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 recognized and accepted by the Government of Paraguay, 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’ experience, or experience on at least three (3) 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 a 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 proficiency licenses from Paraguay. 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 Project Engineer/Architect Superintendent/Foreman

1.5.10.1.1 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 no later than 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 the daily operation of this contract. The Project Engineer/Architect 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 with Contractor personnel and Paraguay and CECOPAZ officials. Good working knowledge means the employee must be able to read and speak Spanish; understand agency regulations, operating instructions, memoranda, and related material concerning the work; prepare correspondence and standardized reports; and communicate effectively with Spanish speaking staff members and the general public, including both Spanish-speaking and non-Spanish speaking persons, to include those who speak only English.

1.5.10.1.2 The Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing, and such designation shall be transmitted 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.

1.5.10.2 Personnel Listing

1.5.10.2.1 After issuance of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) the Contractor shall have ten (10) days to submit to the KO and COR a list of workers, Project Managers, and key personnel assigned to work on this project, including biographic data. Required information for each individual on this list 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 requirement for revision and re-submittal of the personnel list to the Government. Any delay resulting from rejection of the personnel list does not excuse the Contractor from fulfilling its contractual requirements in accordance with the project delivery schedule. A non-conformance report would also be required if the Contractor does not perform in accordance with this SOW’s and contract’s terms and conditions.

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 where badges to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are U.S. 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 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 U.S. Government owned and are the property of the U.S. 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 is in addition to all 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 Paraguayan 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 Paraguayan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the International version of at least equal coverage will apply. 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 resolution.

1.5.14.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws: The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Paraguay, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is consistent with the requirements of this contract. The practices outlined in the Paraguay regulation “Reglamento General Tecnico de Seguridad, Higiene y Medicina en el Trabajo” 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 a Paraguayan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version that covers that particular event shall prevail and will be specified in this SOW.

The Contractor and its sub-contractors shall comply with Paraguayan safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Paraguayan regulations, 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 U.S. Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. The Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local Paraguayan laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence of having licenses and permits demonstrating compliance with this requirement to the KO, so directed by the KO.

1.5.15.2 Sub-contractor Licenses and Permits: The Contractor shall inform the KO in writing that all sub-contractors performing work at the CECOPAZ 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 Control of Pollution: In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution or other issues resulting 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 Paraguayan Codes and Ministry of Health laws and regulations.

1.5.16.2 Required Actions for Environmental Protection: Environmental protection action shall consist of furnish all items for abatement and prevention of pollution; including materials, and equipment, during the period of performance. Contractor shall additionally allow testing of all construction operations for this purpose.

Environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents that adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact biological species and/or their habitat; and/or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

1.5.16.3 Pollution of Infrastructure: The Contractor shall not pollute storm sewer lines or swales with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, construction wastes, or other hazardous or otherwise harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Paraguayan 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: Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded. Waste material shall not be stored, but shall be disposed of properly. Hazardous waste, waste containers, and components thereof shall only be disposed in a hazardous waste disposal site. No other location shall be utilized for such disposal. Only hazardous waste sites that are permitted by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), and/or the Government of Paraguay shall be utilized for such disposal actions.

Contractor shall coordinate with Paraguayan environmental agencies for disposal activities. The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and disposal, in accordance with the Government of Paraguay regulations and requirements.

1.5.17 Personnel Safety: The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Paraguayan law section “Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial”. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the KO or COR and shall notify the KO or COR of the corrective action taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of their workers and of 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 Paraguay government 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 EMTs shall be sufficient to care for the number of employees at the site in the case of an emergency.

1.5.17.2 Emergency Medical Information: 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 8 cm wide and supported on stable wood stakes. Likewise, as protective measures; the Contractor shall call to attention project excavation or high accident risk zones with warning signs or fences.

1.5.19 Construction Operations and Storage Areas

1.5.19.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas: The Contractor should 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 needed to perform work under the contract. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with the military representatives, and determined during the pre-construction conference.

1.5.20 Contractor Vehicles

1.5.20.1 Vehicular Access: The Contractor shall, in accordance with all regulations specified by the municipal and military authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at the worksite location.

1.5.20.2 Vehicle List: The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the performance of this contract, to include vehicle description and vehicle registration number, and shall provide identification ID card numbers to the KO not later than ten (10) days after issuance of NTP; and update the list as changes occur. ID information will be used by the CECOPAZ Commander and Army South to verify credentials and issue access permits. Contractor shall coordinate with the CECOPAZ Commander to access site.

1.5.21 Unforeseen Site Conditions: The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground, or embedded interference surveys to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area. The Contractor shall properly document existing conditions prior to commencement of work IAW FAR 52.236-2 by taking photos and having a military official walk the work site. Contractor shall identify and document the existing conditions on its as built plans and report them in an official memo. This official memo shall be signed by the CECOPAZ Commander POC, Contractor, KO, and COR. The existing conditions report and as builts shall be provided to the COR and KO within 30 days after the contract is awarded.

PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS

2.1 Definitions

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

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific construction, supplies, or services to the Government. This term refers to the prime Contractor only, who maintains a direct relationship with the U.S.

Government in regard to this contract.

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 U.S. Government. Note: The KO is the only individual who can legally bind the government. Only the Contracting Officer (KO) has the authority to make changes to this contract, including but not limited to increases, decreases, time extensions, and changes in price.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the Contracting Officer to provide monitor onsite progress by the Contractor with regard to contractual requirements.

Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of the COR’s authority and limitations. The COR 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 to the contract terms and conditions, and has no impact on delivery or monetary value.

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 delivered to the U.S. Government in conjunction with this contract’s requirements. It may include constructed facilities or structures, surveys, reports, schedules, plans, meeting minutes, and anything that confirms satisfaction of a requirement of this contract.

2.1.7 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are required for performance of a contract.

2.1.8 Physical Security. Actions to safeguard Government property; and Contractor materials and equipment. The Government will not be responsible for the loss or damage of any of the Contractor’s materials or equipment. The Contractor will be responsible for the loss or damage of any 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 that specifies the methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance, and measures the Contractor’s performance in accordance with objective evaluation criteria.

2.1.11 Quality Control (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of construction meets contractual requirements.

2.1.12 Sub-contractor. A company or individual who enters into a contract with a prime Contractor. The Government does not have any contractual relationship with any of the of the Prime Contractor’s sub-contractor(s).

2.1.13 Third Country National (TCN). Foreign Nationals who are not citizens of the country in which they are located. For example, a German citizen working in Korea is a TCN.

2.1.14 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor performs in accordance with the contract, between 7:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. local time.

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

2.1.16 Project Engineer (PE)/Architect. The technical representative for the Contractor during the period of performance for the contract, from initial commencement of work to final execution. This person will be responsible for design, materials and deliverable submittals, and managing the project to ensure all contractual requirements are met in accordance with the contractual requirements and established schedule. The Project Manager is always responsible for ensuring all work is performed in accordance with the contract and deliverables are provided according to the project schedule. The Project Engineer is additionally responsible for attending meetings for the project, as required. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.10.

2.1.17 Field Engineer/Architect. The onsite technical representative who oversees the engineering aspects of the project. This person shall ensure proper work execution with regards to project designs, technical standards, and schedule. This person shall also establish quality control construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section 1.5.10.

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 1.5.10.

2.1.19 Area of Responsibility (AOR). The AOR is the geographic areas in which an organization operates. The U.S. Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) area of responsibility 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.

2.1.20 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. See section 2.1.21 for definition of Local National.

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

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…