Solicitation Amendment 0001.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The solicitation is amended to update the Performance Work Statement C.1.3.2.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 21-Feb-2024

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DQ24Q1033

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Feb-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

21-Feb-2024

CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

FEDERAL BLDG CT-C 601 E 12TH ST RM 647

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

W912DQ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912DQ24Q1033

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS

The following have been modified:

PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

PROJECT OFFICE JANITORAL CONTRACT

PERRY PROJECT

Performance Work Statement

C.1 General Information

C.1.1: Background.

Perry Lake Project is located three (3) miles north of Perry, Kansas in Jefferson County, at mile 5.3 of the Delaware River in the northeast portion of the state. It is situated within 50 miles of one-third of the state’s population. Three of the state’s four metropolitan areas are in close proximity to the lake: Topeka, Kansas City, and Lawrence. Due to the lake’s proximity to these population areas, the lake will continue to receive high use.

C.1.2: Scope of Work

The services furnished under this contract shall consist of a pre-work conference, and furnishing labor, material and equipment as specified in SECTION C.3, to maintain the facilities listed below at the Perry Lake Project, near Perry, Kansas, in a clean and orderly condition in accordance with general commercial practices. Two quality standards are used by Government inspectors to determine satisfactory versus unsatisfactory services. The quality level is expressed as "A" or "B," following the facilities to be serviced (see section 5.3.2).

C.1.3: Period of Performance

The contract shall begin 1 April 2024 and continue through 31 March 2025 with renewal option years for 1 April 2025 through 31 March 2026 and 1 April 2026 through 31 March 2027.

C.1.3.1: All cleaning services shall be performed M-F between 7:30 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. (normal business hours).

C.1.3.2: Services shall be performed as follows:

(1) Daily duties: One day per week on Thursday during the period of 1 April thru 31 March.

(2) Monthly duties: 1st week of each month.

(3) Quarterly duties: 1st week of April, July, October, and January.

(4) Semi-annual duties: In the month of April and October.

C.1.3.3. All work shall be accomplished within the time frames specified above. Services rendered outside of the time periods specified will not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer.

C1.4 Required Insurance

C1.4.1 The contractor shall obtain and maintain during the period of performance under this contract Commercial Automobile Liability insurance according to the applicable Kansas State statutes.

THE FOLLOWING SCHEDULE OF INSURANCE IS APPLICABLE

A. Orders of $10,000.00 to $25,000.00

Type Amount

Worker’s Compensation Coverage complying with Applicable State Statute Employer’s Liability Minimum amounts of $100,000 Commercial General Liability Minimum amounts of $300,000 Commercial Automobile Liability Minimum limits of $100,000 per

Person & $300,000 per accident for Bodily injury, & $100,000 per

Accident for property damage

B. Orders under $10,000

Type Amount Worker’s Compensation In accordance with applicable State Statute.

Employer’s Liability In accordance with applicable State Statute.

Commercial General Liability In accordance with applicable State Statute.

Commercial Automobile Liability In accordance with applicable State Statute.

NOTE: Coverage required under A & B (above) are minimums. If higher limits of coverage are required by State Statute, the Contractor shall be responsible for State requirements may be obtained by contacting:

KANSAS: Insurance Commissioner, Toll Free, 1-800-432-2484 Division of Workers Compensation, 785-296-3441

Proof of insurance shall be provided to the Contracting Officer’s Representative prior to commencement of duties.

C.1.5 Post Award Conference After award, but prior to commencement of work, the Contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer’s Representative, to arrange a mutually agreeable time to meet at the Perry Project Office to review the requirements and details of the work

C.1.6 Quality Control

The Contractor shall develop a Quality Control Plan designed to demonstrate how the Contractor will meet the needs of the project. The Quality Control Plan shall document how the Contractor will identify and correct performance shortfalls. Complete records of all inspection work performed by the contractor must be maintained and made available to the government during contract performance.

C.1.7 QUALITY ASSURANCE:

C.1.7.1 Performance Assessment Plan: A Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP) will be used during the life of the contract to ensure that the Service Provider is performing the services required by this PWS in an acceptable manner. The Government develops the PAP and the Project Office administers the Plan through Quality Assurance Evaluators (QAE)s.

C.1.7.2 The Government will monitor the Contractor’s performance under this contract using quality assurance procedures developed by the Government. Typical procedures might include random sampling, checklists and customer complaints. This should not be considered an exhaustive list. A primary objective of Government Quality Assurance will be to determine the effectiveness of the Contractor’s quality control system.

C.1.7.3 The government reserves the right to inspect and test all services called for by the contract, to the extent practicable at all times and places during the term of the contract. The government will perform inspections and tests in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

C.1.7.4 If any of the services do not conform to contract requirements, the government will request the contractor to perform the services again, where appropriate, in conformity with contract requirements, at no increase in contract amount. When the defects in services cannot be corrected by re-performance, the government may (1) require the contractor to take necessary action to ensure that future performance conforms to contract requirements and (2) reduce the contract price to reflect the reduced value of the services performed.

C.1.7.5 If the contractor fails to promptly re-perform the services or to take the necessary action to ensure future performance in conformity with contract requirements, the government may by contract, or otherwise: (1) perform the services and charge to the Contractor any cost incurred by the government that is directly related to the performance of such service or (2) terminate the contract in whole or in part.

C.1.8 Personnel

C.1.8.1 All Contractor personnel shall be fully clothed, at all times, while performing these services. Clothing shall be clean and neat in appearance.

C.1.8.2 The contractor shall exercise tact, diplomacy, and courtesy and present a neat appearance when dealing with the public. A government-furnished nametag must be worn while on duty.

C.1.8.3 The contractor must turn in to Corps of Engineer personnel all lost and found articles..

C.1.8.4 The contractor must not consume any alcohol or drugs (except prescription drugs) during duty hours or when meeting the public.

C.1.9 Coordination with the Project Office

C.1.9.1 As each item of work is completed, the Contractor's representative at the job shall enter the time that the item of work was completed on a Contractor's Daily Worksheet. Completed and signed worksheets shall be delivered each day work is performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer's Representative. Contractor Daily Worksheet (See Section C.6) forms shall be furnished by the Government.

C.1.9.2 Day to day contact with Government personnel, and telephone communication shall normally provide adequate information exchange. The Government reserves the right to schedule meetings at the Project Office as necessary to insure strict compliance with the terms of this contract. Such meetings shall be scheduled, to the extent possible, at mutually convenient times. However, upon notice, the Contractor shall attend meetings regarding matters affecting this contract.

C.1.9.3 To assist the visiting public in reclaiming lost articles, all property left by visitors and found during cleanup operations shall be turned in to the Project Office.

C.1.9.4 Any evidence of vandalism, instances of facilities not operating properly, or are in need of repair, shall be promptly reported to project personnel.

C.1.10 Other Contractors

The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees. All work shall be carefully planned and fitted not to interfere with such other work. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by other contractors or by Government employees.

C.1.11 Safety

The contractor shall immediately report any situation that could affect the health or safety of visitors to a Corps of Engineers employee; including maintenance needs, utility problems, accidents, or violations of laws and regulations.

C.1.11.1 The contractor will be given an after-hours phone number (at the post award conference) for use by him and his staff only.

C.1.11.2 The contractor must notify the COR of any required prescription drugs which might affect the contractor's ability to perform the requirements of this contract.

C.1.11.3 The contractor shall display a sign reading "CLOSED FOR CLEANING" at the entrance (doors) of all facilities during cleaning operations if cleaning is done during normal business hours.

C.1.11.4 Other Contractors The Government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other contractors and Government employees. All work must be carefully planned and fitted not to interfere with such other work. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act that will interfere with the performance of work by other contractors or by Government employees.

C.2 Definitions and Acronyms

The following definitions and descriptions apply wherever the word, phrase, or acronym is used in this performance work statement.

Clean: As used generally, means free of all foreign matter, film, spots, streaks, dirt or impurities. As used for acceptance of work means gleaming, free from dirt, contamination, or impurities, unsoiled, unstained, neat and tidy.

Contracting officer's representative means an individual designated and authorized in writing by the contracting officer to perform specific technical or administrative functions.

Debris: Any articles, or parts thereof, such as paper, gum, litter, strings, cigarette butts, leaves, and sand.

Dirt: Particles of sand, soil, grit, or pebbles; mud, dust, tar, liquid stains, vomit, and/or ashes.

Foreign Matter: Any articles, or parts thereof, not belonging to the place found.

Fully-Clothed: Deemed to mean that a sleeved shirt (or T-shirt), trousers, and shoes shall be worn at all times: except that this requirement shall not be construed to replace or eliminate the necessity for the wearing of appropriate protective clothing or devices as may be required for the application of various chemicals.

Performance-Based Contract: (FAR 2.101) Structuring all aspects of an acquisition around the purpose of the work to be performed with the contract requirements set forth in clear, specific, and objective terms with measurable outcomes as opposed to either the manner by which the work is to be performed or broad and imprecise.

Performance Requirements Summary (PRS): The PRS shows contract requirements, the component requirements related to each contract requirement, the price of each work requirement as a percentage of the associated contract requirement (Fixed Price Contracts), the standard of performance, and the acceptable quality level (AQL) for each work requirement. (Added) (Agree)

Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP): An organized written document used by Government for quality assurance surveillance. Document contains sampling/ evaluation guides, checklists, and the performance requirements summary (PRS). (Added)

Quality Control (QC): A method used by the Contractor to control the quality of goods and services provided.

Quality Assurance (QA): A method used by the Government to provide some measure of control over the quality of purchased goods and services received.

"Service contract" means a contract that directly engages the time and effort of a contractor whose primary purpose is to perform an identifiable task rather than to furnish an end item of supply. A service contract may cover services performed by either professional or nonprofessional personnel whether on an individual or organizational basis. Some of the areas in which service contracts are found include the following:

(a) Maintenance, overhaul, repair, servicing, rehabilitation, salvage, modernization, or modification of supplies, systems, or equipment.

(b) Routine recurring maintenance of real property.

(c) Housekeeping and base services.

(d) Operation of Government-owned equipment facilities, and systems.

C.3 Government-Furnished Materials and Supplies.

Government-Furnished materials and supplies are provided to the Contractor only for use in performing work specified in this Contract.

(1) Toilet tissue

(2) Paper Towels

(3) Plastic liners for trash cans

(4) Water for cleaning

(5) Contractor Daily Worksheets

C.4 Contractor Furnished Equipment and Supplies

(1) All manpower necessary to accomplish the requirements of this contract – specified herein

(2) Brooms, vacuums, mops, brushes, squeegees, buckets, and all other equipment and supplies

(3) The Contractor shall furnish a sign reading "CLOSED FOR CLEANING," which shall be displayed at the entrances (doors) of facilities while cleaning services are being performed.

C.5 Specific Tasks

C.5.1 General Information

Cleanup of facilities is directly related to public health and sanitation; therefore, it is essential that all facilities be serviced as specified. In the event that an area or facilities within an area are missed, or are not properly cleaned, the Contractor shall reclean the area or affected facilities immediately upon receipt of such notice from the Contracting Officer or his Authorized Representative. Failure to correct noted deficiencies may result in withholding payment for the work not performed. Equipment breakdown shall not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility of performing the work as specified. The Contractor shall assure that he has, or can obtain on short notice, sufficient backup equipment to continue the services as specified without interruption in the event of mechanical failure of his primary equipment.

C.5.2 Scheduled Services

C.5.2.1 All work shall be accomplished within the time frames specified above. Services rendered outside the time periods specified will not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Office or his approved representative.

C.5.3.1 General Information Services shall be performed in accordance with the attached work standard. Facilities subject to service and level of quality required shall be as follows:

(1) Administration Building ………………………………………………… Category A

(2) Maintenance Building Office/Restroom/Locker Room…………………...Category A

(3) Carpenter Shop/Toilet ……………………………………………………. Category B

C.5.3.2 WORKMANSHIP:

Two quality standards are used by Government inspectors to determine satisfactory versus unsatisfactory services.

The quality level is expressed as "A" or "B," following the facilities to be serviced (see C.5.3.2.1 and C.5.3.2.2).

C.5.3.2.1 Category A services will be required in facilities of high public exposure. Such areas or buildings often form the visitor's "first impression" of the Corps of Engineers, and janitorial services will be inspected against a very rigid standard. Precise description is difficult, but contractors may associate Category A work with "military spit and polish," where very few defects will be permitted.

C.5.3.2.2 Category B services will be inspected against the standard of cleanliness that could reasonably be expected to exist in a well-maintained office, shop or place of business on a day-to-day basis. This shall not be construed to indicate that unsatisfactory services will be tolerated, but rather to distinguish Category B services from the "higher-than-normal" standard of Category A.

C.5.4 PERFORMANCE:

C.5.4.1 Buildings, and fixtures; e.g., baseboards, door trim, furniture, etc. shall NOT be scratched or disfigured by tools utilized in cleaning. Furniture and other items moved during cleaning shall be returned to their proper locations.

Upon completion, rooms shall appear orderly and well cared for.

C.5.4.2 Care shall be taken to ensure that no staining of floor, baseboards, walls, furniture or woodwork results from water or chemicals used in performance of services.

C.5.4.3 Janitorial service is directly related to public health and sanitation; therefore, it is essential that all facilities be serviced as specified. In the event that an area or items within a facility are missed or are not properly cleaned, the Contractor agrees to return and reclean the area or affected items immediately upon receipt of such notice from the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

C.5.4.4 In order to assure that the required services are performed in strict accordance with Category A and/or B (above), the Contractor shall designate, in writing, a responsible member of each work crew who shall serve as the contact for matters involving quality and performance or nonperformance of the required work assigned to that crew.

The employee(s) designated in accordance with the above requirement shall be qualified and fully competent with full authority to act for, and on behalf of, the Contractor as necessary to ensure that the work described herein is performed in accordance with these specifications. The Contractor shall furnish the above written designation to the Contracting Officer no later than the first day of work. The designation shall include the name(s), address(es), and telephone number(s) of the responsible individual(s). The Contracting Officer reserves the right to disapprove any individual whom he considers to be incompetent to perform the work required. Such disapprovals will be given to the Contractor by written notice, and the Contracting Officer's decision shall represent a final decision.

C.5.4.5 DAMAGES: Contractor is responsible for any damages to government property.

C.5.5 Scheduled Services

C.5.5.1 All scheduled services shall begin on the first Thursday of April 2024.

C.5.6 Schedule of Duties

LEGEND

D = Daily (at each cleaning) M = Monthly Q = Quarterly S = Semi-Annual/last Saturday April and October

NOTE: Care shall be taken when cleaning, to prevent contamination of parts, tools, disassembled machinery, etc.;

with dirt, dust, water or chemicals from cleaning. Contractor shall clean around machines, tools and equipment without moving them.

C.5.6.1 CLEANING

FREQUENCY

(1) Carpeted, approx. 1,875 sq. feet

(a) Vacuum and remove spots . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . …….. ___D____

(b) Vacuum, and shampoo. . .. . . . . .. . . . . . . . . . . . . …… ____S____

(2) Tile/Concrete Floors, approx. 1233 sq. feet

(b) Ceramic tile approx. 210 sq. feet. Clean surface to be free of dirt and other foreign matter. ………………. ____D_____

(c) Concrete floors approx. 1023 sq. feet. Clean surface to be free of dirt and other foreign matter. ……………. ____D_____

C.5.6.2. FURNITURE (includes, chairs, desks, tables, cabinets, shelves, etc.)

(1) Fabric

(a) Surface to be free of dust, spots, stains and other foreign matter……………………………………. . .. ____D_____

(2) Vinyl foreign matter………………………. . . . . . ... . . . . . . … ____D_____

(3) Wooden furniture, desk top shelves foreign matter……………………. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ____D_____

(b) Polish with an appropriate polish . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ____M____

C.5.6.3 WINDOW ACCESSORIES (shades and blinds) ___7 Sets____

(1) Clean to be free of dust and other foreign matter. . . .... __D_____

C.5.6.4 GLASS CLEANING

(1) Both sides of interior door glass, glass dividers, and inside surface of exterior doors and windows approx. 664 sq. feet. Note: At some locations, clear plexiglass or similar materials are used that may require special chemicals and cleansing methods, as determined by the Project Manager. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .. ____D_____

(2) Exterior windows and doors (when temperature is above freezing), approx. 478 sq. feet. exterior surface of all exterior windows and doors. . . . . . . . .. ____Q_____

C.5.6.5 DOORS, DOOR FRAMES, WINDOW FRAMES, AND WALL CLEANING

(paneled, painted, papered, tiled and vinyl covered)

(1) Spot clean, wipe down, dust or vacuum according to surface type. . . . . . . . . . . .... . . . . . . . . . . . .. ____D_____

C.5.6.6 LIGHT FIXTURES ____77____

(number)

(1) Clean to be free of dust and other foreign matter. ……. ____D_____

(2) Take down grillwork (if any), globes, shades, etc.

and clean to be free of dust and other foreign matter. ____Q_____

C.5.6.7 SINKS, COUNTERTOP AND APPLIANCES.

(1) Sinks and countertop shall be cleaned and free from dirt, stains and other foreign matter. . . . . . . . .. D_____

C.5.6.8 WASTE REMOVAL

(1) Waste baskets shall be emptied and wiped clean.

Replace plastic liner (if used), outside cigarette urn sift sand and replace liner. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. ____D_____

C.5.6.9 WATER FOUNTAINS (1) AND REST ROOM FIXTURES (4 restrooms)

(1) Water fountains, shower, lavatories, stools, urinals, partitions, mirrors, chrome fixtures, etc., shall be cleaned, dried, and shiny surfaces buffed with a soft cloth to restore sheen. All surfaces should be free from spots, stains and other foreign matter ……… _ D_____

C.5.6.10 CEILINGS

Check ceilings and clean as needed be free from spots, stains and other foreign matter. . . . . .. …. ____D_____

C.5.6.11 VISITOR CENTER DISPLAYS AND BROCHURE RACKS

(1) Special care must be taken while cleaning so as not to mar or scratch the displays and brochure racks.

Contractor will not clean the interior of any displays.

Contractor will only use cleaning supplies approved by the Contracting Officer to clean the displays, Display and brochure rack surfaces will be dusted and/ or cleaned with the appropriate cleaning supplies. . . . . .. ….. D____

C.5.3.12 MISCELLANEOUS

(1) Toilet tissue, paper towels, soap, and deodorant blocks shall be replenished as needed . . . . . . . . .. …... __D_____

(2) All refuse and debris collected during performance of services shall be deposited in a Government-furnished trash receptacle, as directed by the Project Manager……. ___D_____

(3) As each item of the work is accomplished, the

Contractor's representative at the job, or his employee(s) performing the work, shall complete that portion of the Contractor's Daily Worksheet indicating the time the task was completed. Completed worksheets shall be signed and delivered each day services are performed, as directed by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ……. ____D_____

C.5.3.13 All work shall be accomplished within the timeframes specified above. Services rendered outside the time periods specified shall not be compensated unless specifically approved in writing by the Contracting Officer or his authorized representative.

C.6 Service Facilities / Areas

*NOTE: All acreages and square footages are estimated. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining exact acreages and conditions affecting performance of this work.

C.7 Applicable Publications and Forms

C.7.1 MAP: Information on Perry Lake can be found on the Internet at http://www.nwk.usace.army.mil/Locations/District-Lakes/Perry-Lake/

C.8 Antiterrorism/Operation Security Requirements All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors’ employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor 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 or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees will receive a CORPS Watch information paper (provided by the authorized government representative) and provide a written acknowledgement to the COR, no later than 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract.

The Contractor must pre‐screen candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The vendor must ensure that the candidate has two valid forms of government issued identification to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

Per the E-Verify Website the following exemptions apply:

Employers whose contracts are exempt from the E-Verify federal contractor rule are not required to enroll in E- Verify. A contract is considered exempt if any one of the following applies: (1) It is for fewer than 120 days. (2) It is valued at less than $150,000, the simplified acquisition threshold (Source: http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify/federal-contractors/exemptions-and-exceptions).

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

(End of Summary of Changes)