W912DS-09-R-0012 Task Order 2.pdf

Design-Build Request For Proposal

Child Development Center, under 6 years old

PN 69812, FY2009

Fort Drum, NY

W912DS-09-R-0012, Task Order, 0002

SECTION 00 01 10

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TASK ORDER

REV 1.8 – 31 JAN 2009

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

Child Development Center, under 6 years old

Fort Drum, NY

PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS

Sections (Task Order Specific Requirements See also Base Contract for Division 00 Sections)

00 11 00 CLIN SCHEDULE

00 22 30 Task Order Design-Build Selection Procedures and Basis of Award

00 73 10 Supplemental Contract Requirements

DIVISION 01 - General Requirements

Sections (Task Order Specific Requirements See also Base Contract for Division 00 Sections)

01 10 00.0002 Task Order Statement of Work

01 33 00 Submittal Procedures

01 33 16 Design After Award

01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control

01 50 02 Temporary Construction Facilities

Appendices (Task Order Specific Requirements)

Appendix A Geotechnical Information

Appendix B List of Drawings

Appendix C Utility Connections

Appendix D Results of Fire Flow Tests

Appendix E Environmental Information

Appendix FConceptual Aesthetic Considerations

Appendix G GIS Data

Appendix H Exterior Signage

Appendix I Acceptable Plants List

Appendix J Drawings

Appendix K Utility Cost Information

Appendix L LEED Project Credit Guidance

Appendix M LEED Owner’s Project Requirements

Appendix N LEED Requirements for Multiple Contractor Combined Projects

Appendix O LEED Strategy Tables

Appendix P USGBC Registration of Army Projects

Appendix Q AREA COMPUTATION

Appendix T - Project Identification Sign

Appendix R - Gate Access Forms

Appendix S - Field Office

End of Table of Contents

SECTION 00 22 30

TASK ORDER DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD

1.0 General:

This section contains requirements specifically applicable to this task order. The requirements of Division 0 Section 00 22 11 DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD apply to this task order except as otherwise specified herein.

2.0 OVERVIEW

2.1 This is a task order for the Design and Construction of a Fort Drum Child Development Center (PN69812) located at Fort Drum, New York. The Government will evaluate the proposals in accordance with the criteria described in the Section 00 22 11, DESIGN-BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS OF AWARD, and award a firm fixed price task order to the responsible offeror whose proposal conforms with all the terms and conditions of the solicitation and whose proposal is determined to represent the overall best value to the Government

General Description of Work: Construct a standard design Child Development Center for 126 children from 6 Weeks to 5 years of age. The primary facilities include outdoor activity areas with playground equipment, installation of video surveillance systems, building information systems, and connection to utility monitoring and control system (UMCS). Heating will be provided by self-contained units.

Supporting facilities include all utilities, paving, curbs and gutters, exterior lighting, storm drainage, information systems, and landscaping. Access for individuals with disabilities will be provided. Force protection measures include appropriate standoff distances, blast resistant glass, a mass notification system, perimeter barriers and vehicle control devices. Sustainable Design and Development (SDD) and Energy Policy Act of 2005 (EPAct05) features will be provided. Site improvements include providing fencing, and pedestrian walkways. Site layout will provide drop off area for and bus and provide for parking for caregivers, visitors and employees. The site will be graded for positive surface water drainage from building pad areas and pavements. Comprehensive building and furnishings related interior design services are required. Air Conditioning (Estimated 25 Tons).

5.3 VOLUME 1 – TAB B - SUBFACTOR 2 – QUALITY OF BUILDING SYSTEMS AND MATERIALS

5.3.1. GENERAL.

5.3.1.1 General. As part of this Subfactor, the Government has identified certain items as desirable features or preferable items. Preferable items are listed in order of priority. These items, along with any Offeror-identified betterment, will be given additional consideration during the evaluation process, provided that they are included within the contract cost limitation (CCL) identified in the Solicitation.

Preference #1. Install fire alarm system wiring in conduit.

Preference #2. Provide this facility with a Class 1 standpipe system.

Preference #3. (Option #1) Provide Geothermal Heating, Cooling System & Boilers as follows:

3. a. Geo-thermal System: A complete Geo-thermal heating/cooling system shall be provided in the CDC building to include but not limited to the well field system, pumps, piping systems, building heating and cooling systems, controls, etc.

3. b. Provide a geothermal heat pump system as described below. This system will replace the HVAC systems in the base bid. All other systems shall remain the same as the base bid. Design parameters shall be as defined in paragraph 6.11 of section 01 10 00.

3. c. Cooling System Design: Central pump system for the building is allowed.

Cooling for the Building will be accomplished using the geothermal heat pump system and a chilled water system. Design of the system is up to the Offeror and their designer. The Offeror may use central cooling or they may design it otherwise.

3. d. Heating System Design: Heating for the Building will be accomplished using the geothermal heat pump system and a hot water system. Hot water system will be used to preheat ventilation air, reheat ventilation air, heat mechanical, electrical and storage rooms. Design of the system is up to the Offeror and their designer. The Offeror may use central heating or they may design it otherwise. Heating system shall utilize a primary/secondary pumping arrangement. There shall be not less than two primary hot water distribution pumps, one of which shall be operating and the other on automatic standby. Pumps with motors that are equal or greater than 5.0 Horsepower shall utilize variable frequency drives. Pump seals shall be silicon carbide for use in systems with suspended particles. The controls shall activate the lead/lag pumps daily and to equalize their running hours (adjustable).

3. e. Ventilation System Design: Ventilation air for all spaces shall be provided through the geothermal heat pump system. The units shall be sized to meet the humidification requirements. Ventilation air supply temperature shall be determined by a reset schedule.

3. f. Boilers: The hot water heating system shall include a minimum of two (2) high effeciency condensing cast iron type hot water boilers and circulation pumps. Boilers shall provide heating for the buildings and shall be cast iron, gas-fired boilers with minimum annual fuel utilization efficiency (AFUE) of 88%. (Basis of design:

Hydrotherm KN Series.) Pulse type combustion boilers are not acceptable. (Note: Fort Drum (requires) cast iron condensing boilers due to their smaller footprint and higher efficiency.) Each boiler’s capacity shall be 65% of the calculated capacity required to heat building. Manufacturer’s packaged operation controls shall be provided to handle all aspects of capacity modulation and safeguarding. Controls shall be provided to allow for staggered operation and shall interface with the building DDC system and allow changes to be made to boiler control set points from the DDC system. Boiler water supply temperature shall be reset based on outside air temperature controlled by DDC control system. Solid-state controls shall be used to monitor and control all operating and safety functions. Each boiler shall utilize a separate boiler secondary pumping system to maintain constant hot water (glycol) circulation rate through the boiler whenever the boiler is enabled. Burners shall be power burners. Boiler flue system shall be a double wall, prefabricated, positive pressure type, stainless steel and factory pre-insulated, furnished and installed in strict accordance with manufacturer’s installation requirements. Boiler vents exiting through the roof shall be not more than 5’-0” from the roof ridge. Anchor at 2 points within the building.

Preference #4. Provide in-floor radiant heat for the entire facility. Provide a securable enclosure(s) around the manifolds heating valves.

Preference #5. (Option #2) LEED GOLD: Design and build the facility to a meet LEED GOLD standards. Provide external certifcation from USGBC (US Green Building Council) for a GOLD rating.

Section: 00 73 10

SECTION 00 73 10 (TASK ORDER)

SUPPLEMENTAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 TARGET COST

1.2 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984).

1.3 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000).

1.4 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000).

1.5 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (ER 415-1-15) (OCT 1989).

1.6 PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) (APR 1984).

1.7 IDENTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY.

1.8 PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF-SITE (EFARS 52.232-5000) (MAR 1995).

1.9 TASK ORDER SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS (DEC 06)

1.10 CORRESPONDENCE IDENTIFICATION

1.11 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

1.12 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL OF OFFEROR�S PROPOSAL

1.13 ACCESS TO AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AIS)

1.14 BASE ID/IQ CONTRACT

1.15 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FEDERAL WORKPLACE (Sep 2008

1.16 STREET CLOSINGS

1.17 CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION OF CONTRACT SURVEY DATA

1.18 DEFINITIONS

1.19 CONTRACTOR TEMPORARY FACILITIES

1.20 TEMPORARY PROJECT SAFETY FENCING

1.21 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS"COURSE

1.22 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS CERTIFICATE

1.23 CLEANUP

1.24 REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RECORDS (for Design Build)

1.25 TERMINOLOGY

1.26 REQUIRED INSURANCE

1.27 UTILITIES

1.28 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.29 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

1.30 HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

1.31 DIVISIONS 00 PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS, CONTRACT FORMS AND CONDITIONS And 01 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS

1.32 CONTRACTOR PAYROLL RECORD

1.33 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL, EM 385-l-l

1.0 GENERAL

1.1. TARGET COST

The target cost for the Child Development Center task order is $9,400,000.00

1.2. 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984).

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within ten (10) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than the number of calendar days specified below. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

a. Complete the Design and Construction of the Child Development Center, exclusive of turfing and landscaping, no later than 540 calendar days from receipt of the notice to proceed.

b. Commencement and Completion of Turfing: Turfing work shall be accomplished during the first planting season, or portion thereof (but not less than 15 days), following substantial completion of building construction. Maintenance of turfing work shall commence immediately after completion of initial watering and shall continue for a period of not less than 45 calendar days. Refertilizing shall commence not earlier than 5 weeks after commencement of maintenance and shall be completed not later than 3 days after commencement. No payment will be made for establishment of turf until all requirements for turfing are adequately performed and accepted as determined by the contracting officer.

c. Commencement and Completion of Landscaping: Planting of trees, shrubs, and vines shall be accomplished during the first planting season, or portion thereof (but not less than 15 days), following substantial completion of building construction. Maintenance and replacement of trees, shrubs, and vines shall commence immediately after each plant is planted, mulched, and staked and shall continue for a period of 120 calendar days after all plants are planted, mulched, and staked.

Notes:

(1) If the Offeror proposes a shorter duration than what is shown above, the Offeror’s duration will become the contractually binding completion period, inclusive of all review periods and Government phasing requirements specified. If the Government accepts a proposal for a completion period of lesser duration, and such proposal alters the time periods for review and phasing, the Contract shall be read to include the original periods for review and phasing.

(2) As-Built Drawings. The Contractor shall complete work on the final as-built drawings upon his receipt of the approved working as-built drawings. The Contractor shall provide final as-built drawings as specified in Section 01 78

02.00 10 Design Build Project Closeout. Upon satisfactory completion of this work the Contractor shall have earned the the withholding amount shown for Final As-Built Drawings in Section 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals.

(3) O & M Manuals. O & M Manuals shall be developed and submitted in accordance with Section 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals, at least 60 calendar days prior to the scheduled contract completion date. Upon approval of fully developed O & M Manuals, the Contractor shall have earned the withholding amount shown for "Operations and Maintenance Manuals" in Section 01 78 02.00 10 Design Build Project Closeout.

(4) In the event the Heating and/or Air Conditioning Systems cannot be tested at or near design temperatures during the above period, beneficial occupancy and use of the facilities may be accepted and final testing and adjustments of the heating and/or air conditioning deferred as specified in the appropriate testing clauses of the Technical Provisions. The HVAC Testing that the Contractor schedules after substantial completion has a value to the Government of 10 percent of the value of the equipment to be tested. The Contractor shall reserve that amount to be paid on any equipment that will require testing after substantial completion pursuant to the above referenced specification paragraph.

1.3. 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000).

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $2,100.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted. In the event that the completion date for the work covered by two or more items of work becomes delinquent concurrently, the liquidated damages will not be the sum of the liquidated damages for each item of work which becomes delinquent in the amounts stated.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor’s right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(c) The Liquidated Damages amount for the follow on task orders will vary depending on the value of each task order and the critical need to the Government.

1.4. 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS, MAPS, AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000).

(a) The Government -

(1) The Contract shall consist of the documents enumerated in Section 00 73 00 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIRMENTS’ clause DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACT-ORDER OF PRECEDENCE. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to reproduce a set of contract drawings and specifications from the solicitation, including amendments.

The Government will not provide the Contractor contract drawings or specifications beyond the documents provided during the solicitation stage. The Government will not provide the Contractor any hard copy paper drawings or specifications for any contract resulting from this solicitation. Publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference will not be provided except as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall -

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general -

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings.

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work which are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

1.5. TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (ER 415-1-15) (OCT 1989).

(a) This provision specifies the procedure for the determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the Contract Clause entitled "DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION)". In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

1. The weather experienced at the project site during the contract period must be found to be unusually severe.

Unusually severe weather is defined as hurricanes, floods, tornados, or earthquakes.

2. The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

3. The contractor’s progress schedule must reflect completion of the project within the specified contract duration including all weather except that as defined as unusually severe in (a)(1).

(b) Upon acknowledgement of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the Contractor will record on the daily CQC report, the weather experienced each day, including the occurrence of unusually severe weather as defined in (a)(1). For a time extension to be granted under this clause, unusually severe weather must prevent work on critical path activities for 50-percent or more of the contractor’s scheduled workday. The contracting officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days and issue a modification in accordance with the contract clause entitled

DEFAULT (FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION).

1.6. PHYSICAL DATA (FAR 52.236-4) (APR 1984).

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor’s information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

(a) The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations by surveys and borings.

1.7. IDENTIFICATION OF GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY.

(a) The Government will furnish to the Contractor the property identified in the Schedule to be incorporated or installed into the work or used in performing the contract. If the property will be furnished from storage at Fort Drum, New York.

The Contractor will be required to load and transport the property to the job site at its own expense. If the listed property will be furnished f.o.b. railroad cars at the place specified in the contract schedule or f.o.b. truck at the project site, the Contractor is required to accept delivery, pay any demurrage or detention charges, and unload and transport the property to the job site at its own expense. When the property is delivered, the Contractor shall verify its quantity and condition and acknowledge receipt in writing to the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall also report in writing to the Contracting Officer within 24 hours of delivery any damage to or shortage of the property as received. All such property shall be installed or incorporated into the work at the expense of the Contractor, unless otherwise indicated in this Contract.

(b) Each item of property to be furnished under this clause shall be identified in subparagraph (d).

(c) The Government will deliver the listed property between the dates shown. The Contractor will be responsible for the proper storage and maintenance of the property from the time of acceptance until such time as it is returned to the Government.

(d) Government-Furnished/Contractor-Installed Property: None

1.8. PAYMENT FOR MATERIALS DELIVERED OFF-SITE (EFARS 52.232-5000) (MAR 1995).

(a) Pursuant to FAR clause 52.232-5, "PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS", materials delivered to the Contractor at locations other than the site of the work may be taken into consideration in making payments if included in payment estimates and if all the conditions of the General Provisions are fulfilled.

Payment for items delivered to locations other than the work site will be limited to: (1) materials required by the Technical Provisions; or (2) materials that have been fabricated to the point where they are identifiable to an item of work required under this contract.

(b) Such payments will be made only after receipt of paid or receipted invoices or invoices with canceled check showing title to the items in the prime contractor and including the value of material and labor incorporated into the item. In addition to petroleum products, payment for materials delivered off site is limited to the following items: None.

1.9. TASK ORDER SITE SAFETY AND HEALTH OFFICER REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS (DEC 06)

(a) The SSHO may be a collateral duty responsibility. The SSHO shall have, as a minimum:

(1) 3 years safety work on similar type construction, and

(2) The 30-hour OSHA construction safety class or equivalent within last 3 years and

(3) Competent person training as required based on applicability (Scaffolds, Cranes, Fall Protection, Confined space, or others).

1.10 CORRESPONDENCE IDENTIFICATION

a. The Contractor shall use a serial numbering system on all formal correspondence sent to the Contracting Officer or his representative. The Contractor will provide one original and two duplicate copies of all correspondence.

b. The Contractor may use a Request for Information (RFI) system for drawing/specification clarifications, subject to the following conditions:

1. The Contractor shall use a sequential numbering system for all RFI's separate and apart from the correspondence numbering system.

2. The Contractor shall provide one original and two copies of all RFI's.

3. The Contractor shall designate ONE individual responsible person, subject to approval by the Contracting Officer, for reviewing and issuing RFI's.

4. For projects requiring Network Analysis Systems (NAS), all RFI's shall identify the NAS activities directly or indirectly affected by the RFI on the progress schedule. The Contractor should anticipate a minimum of 10 calendar days for Government review and response.

5. No requests for deviations or variations from the contract by RFI will be allowed. Deviations/variations are to be submitted on ENG Form 4025 as described in Section 01330 Submittal Procedures.

6. The use of RFI's does not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for reviewing the contract documents and coordinating the work to be performed. If the Contracting Officer determines that the RFI system is being used for other than its intended purpose, the Contracting Officer has the authority to discontinue the use of the RFI's for the remainder of the contract.

1.11 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE

Whenever a contract or modification of contract price is negotiated, the Contractor's cost proposals for equipment ownership and operating expenses shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of EFARS 52.231-5000, EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE. Interested parties may purchase copies of EP 1110-1-8 (Volumes 1 through 12) by phoning (202) 783-3238, or by writing "Superintendent of Documents U.S. Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402." Major credit cards are accepted. An electronic copy of this publication may be found the US Army Corps of Engineers Publication web site at http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-pamphlets/cecw.htm.

1.12 ELECTRONIC SUBMITTAL OF OFFEROR’S PROPOSAL

In accordance with Section 00 22 11, DESIGN BUILD SELECTION PROCEDURES AND BASIS FOR AWARD, the Offeror is required to submit an electronic copy of the initial proposal and one electronic copy of the final proposal revision, if applicable. In the event any discrepancy is discovered between the printed version of the offeror’s submitted proposal and this electronic version, the printed version shall govern.

1.13 ACCESS TO AUTOMATED INFORMATION SYSTEMS (AIS)

All Contractor employees (U.S. citizens and Non- U.S. citizens) working under this contract (to include grants, cooperative agreements and task orders) who require access to Automated Information Systems (AIS), (stand alone computers, network computers/systems, e-mail) shall, at a minimum, be designated into an ADP-III position (non-sensitive) in accordance with DoD 5220-22-R, Industrial Security Regulation. The investigative requirements for an ADP-III position are a favorable National Agency Check (NAC), SF-85P, Public Trust Position. The contractor shall have each applicable employee complete a SF-85P and submit to the New York District Security Officer within three (3) working days after award of any contract or task order, and shall be submitted prior to the individual being permitted access to an AIS. Contractors that have a commercial or government entity (CAGE) Code and Facility Security Clearance through the Defense Security Service shall process the NACs and forward visit requests/results of NAC to the New York District Security Officer. For those contractors that do not have a CAGE Code or Facility Security Clearance, the New York District Security Office will process the investigation in coordination with the Contractor and contract employees.

In accordance with Engineering Regulation, ER 380-1-18, Section 4, foreign nationals who work on Corps of Engineers’ contracts or task orders shall be approved by the HQUSACE Foreign Disclosure Officer or higher before beginning work on the contract/task order. This regulation includes subcontractor employees. (NOTE: exceptions to the above requirement include foreign nationals who perform janitorial and/or ground maintenance services.) The contractor shall submit to the Division/District Contract Office, the names of all foreign nationals proposed for performance under this contract/task order, along with documentation to verify that he/she was legally admitted into the United States and has authority to work and/or go to school in the US. Such documentation may include a US passport, Certificate of US citizenship (INS Form N-560 or N- 561), Certificate of Naturalization (INS Form N-550 or N-570), foreign passport with I-551 stamp or attached INS Form I-94 indicating employment authorization, Alien Registration Receipt Card with photograph (INS Form I-151 or I-551), Temporary Resident Card (INS Form I-688), Employment Authorization Card (INS Form I-688A), Reentry Permit (INS Form I-327), Refugee Travel Document (INS Form I-571), Employment Authorization Document issued by the INS which contains a photograph (INS Form I-688B).

Classified contracts require the issuance of a DD Form 254 (Department of Defense Contract Security Classification Specification).

1.14 BASE ID/IQ CONTRACT

The requirements of the Base ID/IQ Contract Division 00 PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS sections and documents and Division 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS sections apply to this task order except as otherwise specified in the task order documents.

1.15 IDENTIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEES IN THE FEDERAL WORKPLACE (Sep 2008

(a) The contractor shall provide each of its employees who will be involved in the performance of the contract, on a Government facility, with an identification (ID) badge. The ID badge shall clearly display the contractor’s name and the employee’s name and color photograph. The Contracting Officer or his/her designee shall approve the ID badge before the commencement of contract performance. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all contractor personnel wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract at a Government facility. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of their clothing and above their waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement. This requirement is in addition to any Government facility security provisions that require that a Government-issued security badge also be worn.

(b) Contractor personnel shall clearly identify themselves to all attendees as a contractor employee before the commencement of meetings with Government or other contractor personnel. Contractor personnel shall clearly and immediately identify themselves as a contractor employee when placing, answering or participating in telephone/VTC conversations with Government or other contractor personnel.

(c) When contractor personnel send e-mail messages from or to a Government-owned computer, they shall include a signature block that includes their employer’s name and the employee’s full name and e-mail address.

(d) Each of the requirements set forth in paragraphs a-c above, must be included in all subcontracts at any tier.

1.16 STREET CLOSINGS

The Contractor shall coordinate all requests for street closings with the Contracting Officer in writing 14 days prior to date of requested outage:

a. One lane traffic shall be maintained at all times

b. The final street repair shall be completed within 14 days after the start of any street crossing. Any part of the street returned to service prior to final repair shall be maintained smooth with hot-mix cold-lay surface course.

1.17 CONTRACTOR VERIFICATION OF CONTRACT SURVEY DATA

During initial site layout and before existing conditions are disturbed the Contractor shall verify, in writing, the basic survey data provided on the contract drawings. Verification shall be initiated from the point shown on the contract drawings or from the contract drawing reference point designated by the Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative and shall include, as a minimum, benchmark elevations, horizontal control points, and sufficient spot checks of critical elevations to ensure that the survey data adequately reflects existing conditions. The Contractor shall not proceed with construction until survey verification is provided to the Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative. Before an existing benchmark referenced on the contract drawings is disturbed the Contractor shall establish a new benchmark which has been approved by the Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative. Benchmarks which are destroyed without authorization from the Contracting Officer's Authorized Representative must be replaced at the Contractor's expense as prescribed in Section 00 72 00 Contract Clause, "Layout of Work." The Contractor shall refer to Contract Clauses, "Differing Site Conditions" and "Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work," for additional requirements.

Data and information furnished or referred to below is for the Contractor's information. The Government shall not be responsible for any interpretation of or conclusion drawn from the data or information by the Contractor.

1.18 DEFINITIONS

References to ‘Offeror”, “Bidder”, “Design-Build Contractor”, “DB Contractor”, “D/B Contractor”, “Design-Builder”, "DB", “D-B”, “Architect”, “Engineer”, or simply the “Contractor” in this Contract or in the commercially available guide specifications used for the technical specifications for this Contract shall refer to the contractor who is the signatory to this Contract. References to “Contracting Officer” and “owner” refer to the Government.

1.19 CONTRACTOR TEMPORARY FACILITIES

a. Safety: Protect the integrity of any installed safety systems or personnel safety devices. If entrance into systems serving safety devices is required, the Contractor must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer. If it is temporarily necessary to remove or disable personnel safety devices in order to accomplish contract requirements, provide alternative means of protection prior to removing or disabling any permanently installed safety devices or equipment and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer.

b. Administrative Field Offices: Provide and maintain administrative field office facilities within the construction area at the designated site. Government office and warehouse facilities will not be available to the Contractor's personnel.

c. Storage Area: Construct a temporary 6 foot high chain link fence around trailers and materials. Include plastic strip inserts, colored brown, so that visibility through the fence is obstructed. Fence posts may be driven, in lieu of concrete bases, where soil conditions permit. Do not place or store Trailers, materials, or equipment outside the fenced area unless such trailers, materials, or equipment are assigned a separate and distinct storage area by the Contracting Officer away from the vicinity of the construction site but within the installation boundaries. Trailers, equipment, or materials must not be open to public view with the exception of those items which are in support of ongoing work on any given day. Do not stockpile materials outside the fence in preparation for the next day's work. Park mobile equipment, such as tractors, wheeled lifting equipment, cranes, trucks, and like equipment within the fenced area at the end of each work day.

d. Supplemental Storage Area: Upon Contractor's request, the Contracting Officer will designate another or supplemental area for the Contractor's use and storage of trailers, equipment, and materials. This area may not be in close proximity of the construction site but will be within the installation boundaries. Fencing of materials or equipment will not be required at this site; however, the Contractor is responsible for cleanliness and orderliness of the area used and for the security of any material or equipment stored in this area. Utilities will not be provided to this area by the Government.

e. Appearance of Trailers: Trailers utilized by the Contractor for administrative or material storage purposes shall present a clean and neat exterior appearance and be in a state of good repair. Trailers which, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, require exterior painting or maintenance will not be allowed on installation property.

f. Maintenance of Storage Area: Keep fencing in a state of good repair and proper alignment. Grassed or unpaved areas, which are not established roadways, will be covered with a layer of gravel as necessary to prevent rutting and the tracking of mud onto paved or established roadways, should the Contractor elect to traverse them with construction equipment or other vehicles; gravel gradation will be at the Contractor's discretion. Mow and maintain grass located within the boundaries of the construction site for the duration of the project. Grass and vegetation along fences, buildings, under trailers, and in areas not accessible to mowers will be edged or trimmed neatly.

g. Grass and weedy vegetation within the areas utilized by the Contractor, including work areas, administrative areas, and storage areas, shall be kept mowed to control vegetative growth. Vegetation shall be mowed before or when it reaches a height of 6 inches. Mowing shall be to a height of 3 inches. Mowing shall be accomplished with a rotary mower that leaves the clippings evenly distributed on the soil surface. Mowing shall be accomplished during periods and in such manner that the soil and grass will not be damaged. Towed or self-propelled riding mowers shall not be operated within 3 feet of trees or shrubs. Areas adjacent to trees and shrubs shall be mowed with hand-propelled mowers.

(1) Areas Not Mowed: Government may immediately after notice to the Contractor and at the discretion of the Contracting Officer mow the Contractor's areas at any time the vegetation height exceeds 6 inches.

(2) Payment: No separate payment will be made for mowing as required under this section and all costs incurred by the Government for performing such work shall be deducted from the Contract.

h. Security Provisions: Contractor shall provide adequate outside security lighting at the Contractor's temporary facilities.

The Contractor will be responsible for the security of its own equipment. In addition, the Contractor will notify the appropriate law enforcement agency requesting periodic security checks of the temporary project field office.

i. Restoration Of Storage Area: Upon completion of the project remove the bulletin board, signs, barricades, haulroads, and any other temporary products from the site. After removal of trailers, materials, and equipment from within the fenced area, remove the fence that will become the property of the Contractor. Restore to the original or better condition, areas used by the Contractor for the storage of equipment or material, or other use. Gravel used to traverse grassed areas must be removed and the area restored to its original condition, including top soil and seeding as necessary.

1.20 TEMPORARY PROJECT SAFETY FENCING

As soon as practicable, but not later than 15 days after the date established for commencement of work, furnish and erect temporary project safety fencing around the construction site . The safety fencing shall be a 9 ga. chain link fencing, a minimum of 72 inches high, supported and tightly secured to steel posts located on maximum 10 foot centers, constructed at the approved location. Maintain the safety fencing during the life of the contract and, upon completion and acceptance of the work, will become the property of the Contractor and be removed from the work site.

1.21 CONSTRUCTION QUALITY MANAGEMENT FOR CONTRACTORS’ COURSE

In addition to the above experience and education requirements specified in Section 01 45 04.00 10 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL, the CQC System Manager shall have completed the course entitled "Construction Quality Management For Contractors". This class is mandatory for the Contractor's quality control manager. Certificates issued upon successful completion are valid for five years. This course is periodically offered at the Corps of Engineers Fort Drum and New York District Offices. Attendees must be fluent in the English language (able to read and write) at the high school level.

Registration is required; call Contracting Officer's Representative for times and reservations. There is no charge for the course; however the Contractor will pay for travel and per diem costs.

1.22 BACKFLOW PREVENTERS CERTIFICATE

Certificate of Full Approval from FCCCHR List, University of Southern California, attesting that the design, size and make of each backflow preventer has satisfactorily passed the complete sequence of performance testing and evaluation for the respective level of approval. Certificate of Provisional Approval will not be acceptable.

a. Backflow Tester Certificate: Prior to testing, submit to the Contracting Officer certification issued by the State or local regulatory agency attesting that the backflow tester has successfully completed a certification course sponsored by the regulatory agency. Tester must not be affiliated with any company participating in any other phase of this Contract.

b. Backflow Prevention Training Certificate: Submit a certificate recognized by the State or local authority that states the Contractor has completed at least 10 hours of training in backflow preventer installations. The certificate must be current.

1.23 CLEANUP

Remove construction debris, waste materials, packaging material and the like from the work site daily. Any dirt or mud which is tracked onto paved or surfaced roadways must be cleaned away. Store within the fenced area described above or at the supplemental storage area any materials resulting from demolition activities which are salvageable. Neatly stacked stored materials not in trailers, whether new or salvaged.

1.24 REAL PROPERTY MAINTENANCE RECORDS (for Design Build)

DD Form 1354, TRANSFER AND ACCEPTANCE OF MILITARY REAL PROPERTY, is the formal document that the Corps of Engineers uses to transfer project ownership to the installation. In accordance with Section 01 33 16 DESIGN AFTER AWARD requirements for this form, complete the Excel file “Contractor Template for Appendix D.xls” and submit with the interim final design(s). This Excel form, a completed example, and a list of the category codes are included in the solicitation files. This Appendix D document identifies project design information to support additional Real Property records and installation life safety requirements. This data shall be broken down by applicable Category Codes necessary for the Government to use in updating the DD Form 1354 data in RMS. Expand list as applicable. The required data includes:

(1) A description of the item

(2) The applicable Category Code

(3) The quantity and unit of measure

(4) The item’s contract cost to the Government

a) During project construction, the Government is responsible for keeping the DD1354 data current. The Contractor shall assist in keeping the DD1354 data current by providing to the Government any new and/or changed construction data caused by field changes. This assistance will be necessary when a construction modification is issued and/or the contractor elects to modify the original design.

b) The Geographic District, primarily using the project’s Appendix D document, will enter the DD1354 project data with contract costs into the Government’s Resident Management System (RMS) database. This is done by an electronic transfer of data from an Excel file and/or by keyboard data entry. The actual DD Form 1354 will be printed from RMS.

1.25 TERMINOLOGY

The identified terms and phrases used in the plans and specifications shall be edited and interpreted as listed in the following:

ENGINEER – All references to the engineer shall be replaced with the Contracting Officer.

ARCHITECT – All references to the architect shall be replaced with the Contracting Officer.

The terms DESIGN-BUILD CONTRACTOR and CONTRACTOR shall be synonymous.

THE OWNER and OWNER’S REPRESENTATIVE – All references to the owner shall be coordinated with and approved by the Contracting Officer.

LANDSCAPE ARCHITECT – All references to the landscape architect shall be replaced with the Contracting Officer.

SUBMITTALS – All references to Section 01 33 00 shall be replaced with Section 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES.

All submittals shall be made to the Contracting Officer. No other agent shall receive submittals defined in the Technical Specifications.

QUALITY ASSURANCE – All paragraphs entitled QUALITY ASSURANCE shall be replaced with the title QUALITY CONTROL BY THE CONTRACTOR and shall be performed as defined in Section 01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control. Quality assurance will be performed by the Government.

1.26 REQUIRED INSURANCE

Pursuant to FAR 28.307-2, the Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under this contract the following minimum insurance:

a. Workers' compensation and employers' liability insurance in compliance with applicable state statutes, with a minimum employers' liability coverage of $100,000.

b. Comprehensive general liability insurance for bodily injury in the minimum limits of $500,000 per occurrence. No property damage liability insurance is required.

c. Comprehensive automobile liability insurance covering the operation of all automobiles used in connection with the performance of the contract in the minimum limits of $200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury and $20,000 per occurrence for property damage. (See Contract Clause entitled Insurance--Work on a Government Installation)

1.27 UTILITIES

In lieu of the requirements specified in Section 01 50 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES, water, gas, and electricity are available from Government-owned and operated systems and will be charged to the Contractor at rates as provided in Contract Clause 52.236-14 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES.

a) Meters and Temporary Connections

The Contractor, at its expense and in a manner satisfactory to the Contracting Officer, shall provide and maintain necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, and meter bases required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of determining charges. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before utility (gas, water, electricity) connection is desired so that a utilities contract can be established. The Contractor will provide a meter and make the final hot connection after inspection and approval of the Contractor's temporary wiring installation.

b) Advance Deposit

An advance deposit for utilities consisting of an estimated month's usage or a minimum of $50.00 will be required. The last monthly bills for the fiscal year will normally be offset by the deposit and adjustments will be billed or returned as appropriate. Services to be rendered for the next fiscal year, beginning 1 October, will require a new deposit. Notification of the due date for this deposit will be mailed to the Contractor prior to the end of the current fiscal year.

c) Final Meter Reading

Before completion of the work and final acceptance of the work by the Government, the Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, 5 working days before termination is desired. The Government will take a final meter reading, disconnect service, and remove the meters. The Contractor shall then remove all the temporary distribution lines, meter bases, and associated paraphernalia. The Contractor shall pay all outstanding utility bills before final acceptance of the work by the Government.

1.28 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

In addition to the Fort Drum access requirements and for the duration of this Contract, access to Fort Drum may be delayed between 5 minutes to 30 minutes or more due to increased security precautions, including the checking of vehicle occupants' IDs, vehicle manifests, and the searching of all vehicles. Any general or specific threat to the safety of those working or living at Fort Drum could result in longer waiting times at the access points to Fort Drum.

a. The following are requirements for contractor employees entering Fort Drum:

(1) One form of picture ID.

(2) A memo from the construction company on their letterhead stating the reason for entry, contract number, and the location at Fort Drum where the jobsite is located.

(3) All delivery trucks must have a bill of lading and delivery truck drivers must have a picture ID.

b. Identification of Employees

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee, and for requiring each employee engaged on the work to display, identification as approved and directed by the Contracting Officer. Prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer for cancellation upon release of any employee. When required, the Contractor shall obtain and provide fingerprints of persons employed on the project. Contractor and subcontractor personnel shall wear identifying markings on hard hats clearly identifying the company for whom the employee works.

Contractor personnel shall wear visible Contractor-furnished employee identification badges while physically on the Installation. Each badge shall include, as a minimum, the company name, employee name, photograph, Contract Title, Contract Number, and the expiration date of the badge.

1.29 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE

Furnish a Government field office in accordance with Section 01 50 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITES and

APPENDIX S FIELD OFFICE.

Add the following (items (1) through (8)) if not already specified in an Installation's Appendix for the Government Field Office:

(1) Manufacturer: Manufacturer shall be regularly engaged in the construction and on-site erection of relocatable modular buildings or trailers.

(2) Utilities: Exterior utilities shall be permanently installed to the modular unit and connected with existing utilities.

Exposed utilities shall be insulated to prevent freezing. Utilities shall be connected and disconnected in accordance with local codes and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer. Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of all utility usage except telephone. The Contractor is responsible for payment of all utility usage, to include electric, water, and sewer. The Government will provide the telephone equipment and service to the Government Field Office.

(3) Vehicular Access and Parking: The Contractor shall provide graveled access road and parking area for 5 vehicles adjacent to the Government Field Office.

(4) Erection: Erect the building in accordance with building manufacturer's written recommendations at a location designated by the Contracting Officer. Securely anchor trailer(s) to the ground at all four corners to guard against movement during high winds. Water and weather proof the unit and make ready for use within 30 days after Contract Notice to Proceed.

(5) Janitorial Services: Provide daily janitorial services, trash collection, and building maintenance during the life of the Contract.

(6) Maintenance and Repair: The Contractor shall be responsible for maintenance and repair of the office during the life of the Contract.

(7) Relocation: The Contractor shall be responsible for relocating the Government Field Office should it be required to accommodate the sequence of construction. The relocation will be at no expense to the Government.

(8) Ownership and Disposition: The office, including all furniture and equipment, shall remain the property of the Contractor at completion of the…