W912GB-18-R-0029.pdf

10. The Government requires performance of the w ork described in these documents

This is a Request for Proposal for the Renovation and Reconfiguration of Maritime Disaster Response Training Center in Rijeka, Croatia.

The Government Contemplates that this solicitation w ill result in a single-f irm f ixed price contract aw ard.

A. The Government w ill use a Best Value Tradeoff Evaluation Process in accordance w ith Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 15-101-1.

B. The estimated Magnitude of Construction is betw een $250,000-$500,000.

C. Reference Block 11 below ; Calendar day completion time from the Notice to Proceed.

D. Reference Clauses 52.000-4059 LETTER OF ASSURANCE (RFP) and 52.000-4062 BANK LETTER OF GUARANTY.

E. Reference Clause 52.236-27 Alt I SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION).

F. No contract aw ard w ill be made until appropriated funds are made available.

G. Proposals are due on 18 June 2016 by 14:00 hours Central European Summer Time (CEST).

Contract Point of Contact is Dean DeFord +49 611 9744 2113 Technical Point of Contract is Tarek Eljizi +49 611 9744 2422

DEAN P DEFORD DEAN.P.DEFORD@USACE.ARMY.MIL

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-May-2018

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______3 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________see FAR 52.211

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 __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Jun 2018 (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 X is, 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 _______120 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

CONTRACTING DIVISION

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

KONRAD ADENAUER RING 39

D-65187 WIESBADEN GERMANY

WIESBADEN 65187

W912GB

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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(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)

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

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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)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

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

W912GB18R0029

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

The documents listed as follows are provided by and incorporated into this solicitation:

SECTION 00 10 00 Solicitation Contract Form SECTION 00 10 00 CLIN Schedule SECTION 00 10 00 Price Schedule SECTION 00 10 00 Table of Contents SECTION 00 21 00 Instructions/Statement of Work SECTION 00 21 16 Instructions to Proposers SECTION 00 22 00 Supplementary Instructions SECTION 00 45 00 Representations & Certifications SECTION 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract SECTION 00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions

USACE SPECIFICATIONS:

00 74 00 Special Conditions 00 74 01 Time Extensions for Adverse Weather 01 30 00 General Requirements 01 32 16 Progress Schedules 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 33 16 Design after Award 01 35 26 Safety and Occupational Health Requirements 01 45 00 Quality Control 01 45 01 Resident Management System 01 45 05 Contractor Site Personnel Requirements 01 45 10 Design Quality Control 01 78 00 Closeout Submittals 01 78 23 Operation and Maintenance Data EP 310-16a Construction Project Signs

ATTACHMENTS:

Attachment 1 Experience Overview Sheet Attachment 2 Experience Info Sheet Attachment 3 Past-Performance Client Form

STATEMENT OF WORK ATTACHMENTS:

Att. # 1 As-built Floor Plan/Conceptual Layout Att. # 2 Engineering Guidelines Att. # 3 Gift Sign

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

Base Item 1-Renovation

FFP

All work associated with the design and construction of a renovation of the first floor of the Maritime Disaster Training Center in Rijeka, Croatia. The facility shall accommodate 90 people. The floorplan shall be three (3) distinct areas, Staff Area, Disaster Response Team Area and the Public Access Area. This includes construction of NEW exterior doors and windows in the public, mezzanine and disaster response are area required to make the areas functional and meet life safety requirements. All work shall be built as described in the statement of work and specifications. Period of performance is 365 calendar days from notice to proceed.

Prices must be submitted in U.S. Dollars.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

OPTION Option Item 1- Walls, Doors and Windows

FFP

All work associated with the design and construction and renovation of exterior wall finishes and replacement of all EXISTING exterior windows and doors that were not recently replaced in the staff area only. This work includes patch and paint of existing exterior wall finish stucco damaged due to exterior door and window replacement. New factory finished aluminum exterior doors and frames shall be provided. Exterior doors shall include a commercially manufactured threshold with a vinyl or silicone rubber weather stripping insert in the face of the stop. This also includes the demolition of all existing windows and to provide new windows and frames. All windows shall be 100% operable and they shall meet life safety requirements. All work shall be built as described in the statement of work and specifications. The Government reserves the right to award any and all options up to 90 calendar days after the issuance of NTP and must be completed within the base period of 365 calendar days. Prices must be submitted in U.S. Dollars.

OPTION Option Item 2-Security Doors and Video

FFP

All work associated with the design and construction of Security Doors and Video Surveillance. Security key pads shall be installed on all staff entrances. Video CCTV shall be installed at all entrances as well as in the waiting area in the public area. All work shall be built as described in the statement of work and specifications. The Government reserves the right to award any and all options up to 90 calendar days after the issuance of NTP and must be completed within the base period of 365 calendar days. Prices must be submitted in U.S. Dollars.

OPTION Option Item 3-Mezzanine Area

FFP

All work associated with the design and construction and renovation of the interior of the Mezzanine Area. All work shall be built as described in the statement of work and specifications. The Government reserves the right to award any and all options up to 90 calendar days after the issuance of NTP and must be completed within the base period of 365 calendar days. Prices must be submitted is U.S Dollars.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 365 dys. ANP N/A

0002 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0003 N/A N/A N/A N/A

0004 N/A N/A N/A N/A

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

STATEMENT OF WORK

Statement of Work Project Number: HR-HA-2017-00028988

P2 Number: 462509 Maritime Disaster Response Training Center

Rijeka, Croatia

Prepared by:

Design Section

Engineering Branch 14 May 2018

SECTION 011010

STATEMENT OF WORK

SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS;

1 GENERAL

2 N/A

3 ARCHITECTURAL

4 STRUCTURAL

5 ELECTRICAL & COMMUNICATIONS

6 MECHANICAL

7 FIRE PROTECTION

ATTACHMENTS

Att. # 1 As-Built Floor Plan and Functional Layout Att. # 2 Gift Sign Att. # 3 Structural Calculations Guideline

1.0 GENERAL

1.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Request for Proposal (RFP) provides parameters for a design-build project for renovation and reconfiguration of Maritime Disaster Response Training Center in Rijeka, Croatia. The whole facility shall accommodate up to 90 people (70 male and 20 female). Host Nation codes shall apply.

The project includes the following general items of work, detailed requirements are contained elsewhere in this Statement of Work:

a. Renovation/reconfiguration of the ground floor of the existing four-floor masonry/reinforced concrete solid building

1.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall deliver fully functional, turnkey type facilities (without furniture) as described in this document. The work includes but is not limited to design, demolition, fabrication, delivery, installation, construction, and site work. The facility and the installed equipment shall be permanent construction.

The facility in this project shall be complete and usable to meet codes and technical and functional requirements per this SOW. All design, calculations, approvals, certificates, fees, labor, material, equipment, direct overhead, indirect overhead, G&A and general conditions to complete this project as described in the Statement of Work (SOW) shall be included in the proposal price.

These design and product requirements are minimum requisites. Compliance with the provisions of this section by subcontractors shall be the responsibility of the Contractor.

1.3 GROUND FLOOR FUNCTIONAL AREAS AND SPACE ADJACENCIES – See Att. #1 – Functional Layout Provide the following functional areas within the facility:

1.3.1 STAFF AREA

1. Staff Entry 18.00 m2

2. Office 37.00 m2

3. Office 13.00 m2

4. Hall 6.00 m2

5. Office 21.00 m2

7. Server 15.00 m2

8. Lobby 45.00 m2

11. Maint./Mech./Storage 41.00 m2

12. Female Toilet 6.00 m2

13. Male Toilet 8.00 m2

24. Storage 9.00 m2

1.3.2 DISASTER RESPONSE TEAM AREA

9. Conference Room 38.00 m2

10. Break/Kitchen 31.00 m2

1.3.3 PUBLIC AREA

6. Storage 12.00 m2

20. Storage 16.00 m2

21. Public Entry/Waiting 24.00 m2

22. Open Office 46.00 m2

23. Toilet 6.00 m2

25. Office (Mezzanine) 23.00 m2 (Only if Option #3 is Awarded)

26. Office (Mezzanine) 25.00 m2 (Only if Option #3 is Awarded)

27. Break Room (Mezzanine) 7.00 m2 (Only if Option #3 is Awarded)

28. Office (Mezzanine) 9.00 m2 (Only if Option #3 is Awarded)

Ground floor approximate net area to be renovated / reconstructed shall be 456.00 m2 total.

1.4 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with “G” designation; submittals not having a “G” are for Contractor Quality approval. Submit the following in accordance with Section 013300 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Pre-construction Submittals

Demolition Plan; G

Phasing Plan; G

SD-05 Design Data

65% Pre-Final Design; G, DO

95% Final Design; G, DO

100% Corrected Final Design; G, DO

1.4.1 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

Provide a complete design package at each milestone, as described in Specification Section 01 00 15 DESIGN AFTER AWARD. The milestones for this project are indicated above in Section 1.4 SUBMITTALS. The specific requirements of each milestone are described in each discipline-specific section of this Specification.

The contractor shall submit all documents in electronic format (.pdf for text and calculations, .pdf and .dwg (AutoCAD, latest version) for drawings). See Specification 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES for additional information.

1.5 MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT

Materials and products used, shall be durable, heavy duty industry standard. The equipment shall be the manufacturer’s standard quality and shall be compatible with all other equipment and materials within the system or assembly. Equipment and materials shall include all connections and accessories necessary to ensure operability and correct installation according to manufacturer’s requirements.

Each major piece of equipment shall have the manufacturer’s name, address, contact information, type or style, model or serial number, and catalog number on a plate secured to the piece of equipment. The definition of a “major piece of equipment” shall be at the discretion of the COR.

1.5.1 LIFE-SPAN

Construction must have an expected life span of 25 years.

1.5.2 MAINTAINABILITY

Low maintenance materials and systems must be employed and shall be appropriate for the project climate and location.

1.5.3 OPERABILITY

Systems including but not limited to mechanical, electrical, communications, shall be simple to operate and easy to maintain.

1.5.4 STANDARDIZATION

The Contractor shall use standardized materials, products, equipment, and systems to minimize the requirements for replacement parts, storage facilities, and service requirements.

1.6 DESIGN DIMENSIONS

The design shall be developed using the metric system.

1.7 DESIGN CRITERIA

Project design, site facilities, utility systems and material standards shall be in accordance with the latest editions of the Host Nation building codes. In the absence of Host Nation building codes the Contractor shall use the International Building Code (IBC) and codes, technical standards, and regulations referenced in this RFP.

While this RFP references various source standards and specifications, all design documents are to meet Host Nation codes and requirements. It is the designer's responsibility to demonstrate that the Host Nation standard is equal to the cited standard or specifications being supplanted. The more restrictive standards shall apply when conflicts arise between the requirements of this RFP and any referenced or other applicable codes, standards or regulations.

If equivalency cannot be met, the more stringent requirement shall be used and both codes shall be quoted verbatim in the Contractor’s correspondence to the COR. Where specific standards are not indicated, the designer shall determine the required material and execution standards.

Provide an electronic copy of the local host nation standards and building codes in its original language as related to facility design and construction.

1.8 DESIGN CONFERENCES AND MEETINGS

The Contractor and the entire design team are required to participate in a design review conference for each design submittal. Review conferences will be held only if necessary to expedite the review process. The Contractor may request a review conference, but the Government is under no obligation to conduct or participate in a review conference unless specifically identified in the contract documents. The Contractor shall bring the personnel that developed the design submittal to any review conference.

All design review conferences shall be held via teleconference or be reviewed and comments resolved via email.

The Contractor is responsible for taking meeting minutes during each design review conference and submitting to the COR for information and approval.

The Contractor is responsible for evaluating all Government comments prior to each design review conference. The Contractor is responsible for resolving all Government comments from each design phase. The Contractor shall provide annotated responses to each design review comment with the subsequent design submittal packages.

Construction may not begin until all Government comments from all design phases have been resolved.

1.9 SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.9.1 PROTECTION OF WORK AREA

1.9.1.1 DUST AND DEBRIS CONTAINMNET

The Contractor is responsible for sealing the project area with construction barriers and dust partitions in order to contain construction dust and debris and maintain a clean environment outside of the work area. In addition to protections within the work area, the Contractor shall provide temporary protection for all finishes from the entrance of the facility to each area of work. The Contractor is responsible for patching and repairing any damage caused during construction. Coordinate the locations of barriers with the COR prior to the start of work.

1.9.1.2 PROTECTION OF FURNITURE, FIXTURES, AND EQUIPMENT

The Contractor shall protect all existing furniture, fixtures, and equipment that remain within the work area.

Coordinate with the COR and the User for any special protection measures required for sensitive equipment. The Contractor is responsible for repairing or replacing any damage caused during construction. Either the Contractor or the COR may request to conduct a preconstruction survey of furniture, fixtures, and equipment with both the Contractor and Government representative present.

1.9.1.3 NOISE AND VIBRATION CONTROL

The Contractor shall employ demolition and construction methods that minimize the production of sound and vibration. Coordinate the schedule of especially loud or disruptive activities with the COR prior to the start of work.

1.9.1.4 PROTECTION OF EGRESS AND LIFE SAFETY

The Contractor shall not take actions that hinder existing egress paths or disrupt operation of life safety systems without prior coordination with the COR and all applicable authorities having jurisdiction (AHJ). The Contractor is responsible for supplying signage or other protective measures as required by the COR or AHJ prior to impeding the egress path or life safety system.

1.9.2 CONSTRUCTION PHASING

The facility must remain fully operational during construction. The Contractor is responsible for creating a detailed Phasing Plan including a construction schedule to ensure that the facility remains fully operational during construction. The Contractor shall submit the Phasing Plan to the COR for approval prior to the start of construction activities. The Contractor must inform the COR of any variances in the schedule during construction.

END OF SECTION

2.0 Not Applicable

3.0 ARCHITECTURAL

3.1 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The contractor shall design and then perform the renovation and reconfiguration work of the ground floor of the existing four-floor masonry / reinforced concrete solid building with flat roofs in Rijeka, Croatia.

Extensive coordination will be required between the architectural work and the civil, geotechnical, structural, fire protection, mechanical, and electrical requirements of this project.

3.1.1 DESIGN

The Contractor shall provide a design and construction package that uses the space allocations, functional adjacencies, design details, and features given or referenced in this RFP. The design shall incorporate all referenced codes and regulations. Additional details shall be created by the Contractor as required, but shall conform to the requirements of this RFP and are subject to the approval of the COR. [A schematic design has been attached for reference. The schematic plans are provided for diagrammatic purposes only and do not necessarily represent an approved floor plan or design.] The Contractor is responsible for providing a design that meets all requirements of the User and the codes and criteria referenced in this Statement or Work.

3.1.2 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

The Contractor shall make the architectural submittals after contract award in accordance with Section 01 00 15 DESIGN AFTER AWARD and Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The documents listed below shall be prepared and submitted by the Contractor.

3.1.2.1 65% DESIGN SUBMISSION

Include the following drawings and reports as applicable to the project:

a. Code Summary – Provide a tabular code compliance summary.

b. Life Safety Plans – Provide plans depicting smoke/fire resistance ratings, egress routes, dead-end corridors, exits, and other aspects of life safety pertaining to the design.

c. Demolition Plans – Provide existing floor plans, indicating all demolition required.

d. Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans, indicating room names and basic dimensions, scale 1:50.

e. Ceiling Plans – Provide reflected ceiling plans for all rooms, indicating ceiling materials and fixtures, scale

1:50.

f. Building Elevations – Provide all building elevations indicating all exterior materials.

g. Building Section – Indicate heights of critical building elements.

h. Wall Section - Provide a typical interior and exterior wall section for each building – describe wall materials.

i. Preliminary Design Analysis – Provide a narrative explaining the design and indicating how the design and materials meet the requirements of this SOW.

j. Specifications – Provide detailed explanations of requirements for all performed work or provide product specific manufacturer information (brochures, technical information, cut sheets) for all materials and products to be provided/installed.

3.1.2.2 95% DESIGN SUBMISSION

The 95% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents essentially ready for construction by the D/B Contractor. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include the following drawings as applicable to the project:

a. All documents from the 65% submittal updated to incorporate 65% review comments.

b. Floor Plans – Provide all floor plans, indicating room names and dimensions, scale 1:50.

c. Building Elevations – Provide all building elevations indicating all exterior materials.

d. Building Section – Indicate heights.

e. Wall Sections – Provide sufficient wall section(s) to indicate all materials and different conditions.

f. Interior elevations

g. Section and Plan Details – Provide details of critical building intersections.

h. Window and Door Schedule – Provide a schedule of all windows and doors, indicating sizes, hardware, and operation.

i. Stair Section and Details.

j. Finish Schedule – Indicate all proposed finishes.

k. Final Design Analysis and specifications with line items and detailed description of all work to be performed

l. Product specific manufacturer information (brochures, technical information, cut sheets) for all materials and products provided/installed.

3.1.2.3 100% DESIGN SUBMISSION

The 100% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents ready for construction by the D/B Contractor. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include all drawings, specifications and calculations from the 95% Submittal updated to incorporate all previous review comments.

3.2 TECHNICAL CRITERIA AND STANDARDS

Project design shall be in accordance with the requirements outlined in section 1.7.

3.2.1 LIFE SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall meet all Host Nation and local Fire Suppression System codes and requirements.

All structures to be provided shall have exits and means of egress that comply with current Host Nation codes and standards, or in accordance with US codes and standards.

3.2.2 HANDICAPPED ACCESSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

The Public Entry / Waiting Room #21 shall be designed to meet Host Nation handicap accessibility requirements.

3.3 GENERAL SCOPE OF WORK

The architectural elements of this facility shall be designed to withstand all site-specific environmental conditions such as wide seasonal temperature swings, local wind, rain, snow and earthquake conditions. All architectural features shall be appropriately braced for anticipated seismic activity. The Contractor shall have flexibility to propose alternate building materials to meet the facility’s requirements, but final selection of materials shall be subject to the approval of the COR. Materials and building systems shall be selected with consideration given to economics not only in the initial acquisition, but also in the future maintenance of the materials when incorporated into the work.

3.4 DETAILED SCOPE OF WORK

The contractor shall be responsible for the following specific task required for the construction of this facility.

3.4.1 DEMOLITION

The Contractor shall be responsible for all required demolition as indicated in this scope.

Demolition work includes, but is not limited to, the following ground floor items:

a. Demolish and remove existing exterior doors (only if option #1 is awarded);

b. Demolish and remove existing exterior windows (only if option #1 is awarded);

c. Demolish and remove existing floor finishes; and

d. Demolish and remove existing electrical and lighting systems.

3.4.1.1 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL

All demolished materials shall be abated and disposed of in accordance with local laws, codes and regulations. The contractor shall be responsible for all required testing before, during and after demolitions as well as for all required compliance with safety standards.

3.4.1.2 DEMOLITION AND DISPOSAL OF HAZARDOUS MATERIAL

The Contractor shall be responsible to survey the site and determine if hazardous materials exist. If hazardous materials are found to exist, the Contractor shall immediately notify the COR, and provide the COR with the results of the relevant sampling and testing. The COR shall be provided with the hazardous material report not later than 30 days after Notice to Proceed (NTP) for information and approval.

3.4.2 BUILDING SYSTEM AND MATERIALS

The intent of this RFP is to allow the contractor the maximum flexibility to design and construct this facility in an economical manner without sacrificing good engineering practices, quality materials and systems. The Government would like low or no maintenance finish materials to the greatest extent possible. Building materials as described herein for roofing, walls, ceilings, doors, windows and floors are minimum requirements and may require revision based on code compliance and criteria.

3.4.2.1 FIRE PROTECTION RATINGS OF INTERIOR FINISHES

All interior finishes shall conform to Host Nation fire protection standards/requirements.

3.4.2.2 ACOUSTICAL DESIGN

Doors and walls shall meet the minimum sound protection per Host Nation requirements.

3.4.2.3 THERMAL INSULATION

Thermal insulation shall be provided in accordance with Host Nation and local requirements.

3.4.3 EXTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORK

3.4.3.1 BUILDING STRUCTURE

Provide new door openings and other elements IAW Section 4.0 STRUCTURAL DESIGN of this RFP.

3.4.3.2 EXTERIOR WALL FINISH - STUCCO

Patch and paint existing exterior wall finish stucco damaged due to exterior door and window replacement. Paint these areas. The work shall include all necessary expansion joints, base - and corner rails. Use products from a single system, by a single manufacturer, which are certified by the manufacturer to be suitable for the purpose. This also applies to the paint. Apply products in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. The work shall include all necessary sealing e.g. at windowsills. Submit a sample of the exterior wall finish along with the manufacturer's catalog data including installation instructions, typical details and product data for COR's acceptance. The paint color shall match existing.

3.4.3.3 EXTERIOR DOORS

Demolish all existing ground floor exterior doors and frames. Provide new door openings where required. Provide new exterior ground floor doors and frames to include new exit / escape doors in accordance with functional and life safety requirements. New factory finished aluminum exterior doors and frames shall be provided. The Contractor shall provide all necessary hardware for all doors including panic hardware locking mechanisms. All door frames shall be mounted flush with surrounding walls and seams shall be sealed. Exterior doors shall include a commercially manufactured threshold with a vinyl or silicone rubber weather stripping insert in the face of the stop.

All doors shall have heavy-duty closers. The Contractor shall size closers in accordance with the specific door application and size, and with manufacturer's recommendations. Entrance doors shall be equipped with electronic door closer / opener.

3.4.3.4 EXTERIOR WINDOWS

Demolish all existing ground floor exterior windows and window frames. Provide new ground floor windows and frames as required. New aluminum windows and frames shall be provided. Windows shall be factory finished commercial grade with surround frame, tilt and turn. All windows shall be 100% operable and they shall meet life safety requirements. Accessories and hardware includes drip sills, hinges, lever handles and latch lock. Anchor and secure window frames on masonry walls as recommended by the manufacturer to meet the wind and seismic loads.

Caulk all joints between window frames and building with sealant to provide a watertight installation and proper finish. All windows shall have double glazing. Windows shall have R-value IAW Host Nation Codes and Requirements.

3.4.3.5 EXTERIOR WINDOW SILLS

Demolish existing ground floor exterior window sills. Provide exterior factory-coated galvanized steel window sills.

The window sills shall match the color of window frames. Caulk all joints between window frames and building with sealant to provide a watertight installation and proper finish. New factory finished exterior window sills shall be provided for all ground floor windows.

3.4.3.6 EXTERIOR METAL

Exterior ground floor existing metal elements shall be painted. Paint system shall be one coat of rust inhibitive primer and two coats of finish for all surfaces that are not painted. Finish coat paint shall be an alkyd base paint.

Color shall be as approved by the COR.

3.4.3.7 TERRACE RENOVATIONS – FLAT ROOF ABOVE RM #10

Demolish existing metal railing, ceramic tile flooring, baseboards and waterproofing. Provide new leveling screed, waterproofing and non-slip ceramic tiles and baseboards. Tiles shall be size 30x30 cm and provided with joints of 3mm. Joints shall be filled with weather resistive grout. Joints between wall and floor shall NOT be filled with grout but with permanent elastic silicone. Color of grout and silicone shall match. Install proofing layer suited for the application. Install baseboards where required. Provide galvanized steel handrails and railings / fall protection in accordance with host nation life safety requirements. Existing lightening protection rail shall be reinstalled.

3.4.4 INTERIOR CONSTRUCTION WORK

3.4.4.1 INTERIOR WALLS

Provide new interior partition walls IAW functional requirements. Provide penetration openings (for example for ventilation, piping and cables) as required by other sections and drawings of this RFP.

3.4.4.2 INTERIOR WALL PLASTER

Remove damaged plaster. Patch existing plaster. Provide new plaster where missing, and as required.

3.4.4.3 INTERIOR WALL FINISHES - PAINT

Paint all interior wall areas except the walls covered with ceramic tiles with a minimum of two coats of latex enamel paint over compatible primer. Paint shall be lead free, water resistive and open to vapor diffusion. All paint shall be washable after drying. All paint colors shall be approved by COR.

3.4.4.4 INTERIOR WALL FINISHES - CERAMIC TILE

Glazed ceramic wall tiles shall be provided 2 meter high from finished floors in all toilets. All walls in toilets shall be protected coated with elastomeric waterproofing membrane half meter high above floors. Ceramic wall tiles shall be provided on window sills in all rooms / areas to receive ceramic wall tiles. Tiles shall be installed according to manufacturer’s instructions with appropriate grout-filled joints. Minimum tile sizes shall be 30x30 cm. Color and pattern shall be selected by COR.

3.4.4.5 SUSPENDED CEILINGS

Remove all existing suspended ceilings. Provide new suspended acoustic ceilings in all rooms and areas except in rooms with low ceilings. Rooms with low ceilings are #20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Minimum finished ceiling height shall be 2.70 meter above finished floor. Provide and install all required components for a suspended acoustic tile ceiling system including mounting and supports of light fixtures. Provide moisture resistant ceilings for all toilets. Contractor shall not provide plaster on the ceiling if new suspended ceilings are provided. Color shall be approved by COR.

3.4.4.6 PLASTERED CEILINGS

Patch existing plaster on undersides of concrete ceilings in rooms with low ceilings. Rooms with low ceilings are #20, 21, 23, 24, 25, 26, 27, and 28. Paint all plastered ceilings with a minimum of two coats of latex enamel paint over compatible primer. Paint shall be lead free, water resistive and open to vapor diffusion. All paint shall be washable after drying. Color shall be approved by COR.

3.4.4.7 INTERIOR WINDOW SILLS

Provide natural stone interior window sills at all windows except walls with ceramic tiles. Alternatively, contractor may propose terrazzo type or artificial stone window sills.

3.4.4.8 INTERIOR PERSONNEL DOORS

Provide new single wooden doors and steel frames. All hardware shall meet the fire rating assemblies for the doors and frames. Provide standard door 45mm thickness. All doors shall have solid kick-plates. Moisture resistant doors and door frames shall be provided for all toilets. All doors shall have factory finished surfaces. Color shall be approved by COR.

3.4.4.8.1 PERSONNEL DOOR HARDWARE

All hardware shall be heavy-duty. Finish shall be brushed chrome. All hardware shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s published instructions. Each door must have the following hardware as a minimum:

Three metal butt hinges One floor or wall mounted doorstopper, as appropriate Lever latch handles Thresholds for all exterior doors Solid metal kick plates, size: full door width and 15 cm high from the lower edge, provided on both door leaf sides Door closer as required by function of room and / or fire code

All doors shall have a mortise lockset. All locksets shall be keyed to one master key system. Panic hardware and smoke tight fire rated doors in egress routes shall be provided as required by the host nation life safety requirements.

3.4.4.9 HORIZONTAL WATERPROOFING AGAINST MOISTURE FROM OUTSIDE

Apply waterproofing on all ground floor slabs in the building. Apply liquid proof coating with fabric reinforcement corner strips in accordance with manufacturer guidelines. Apply on floors before installing new screed. The contractor should provide photographic documentation to the COR showing the application of the waterproofing material.

3.4.4.10 SCREED

Remove existing flooring and screed down to the structural slabs in all areas except of flooring and screed in Room #1 Entry. Provide cement screed in all rooms / areas as required by the host nation codes. Provide impact resistant (Poly Urethane) thermal/sound insulation with edge strips and floating cement screed. Provide new leveling screed where required. All rooms and areas at one floor shall be at same finished floor level, independent of floor finish material provided. Minimum screed thickness shall not be less than 45mm unless a special industry type screed is installed, that per manufacturer instructions, allows for lesser thickness.

3.4.4.11 CERAMIC TILE FLOORING

New non-slip ceramic tile flooring and baseboards shall be provided for all interior rooms and areas except of flooring in Room #1 Entry. Color and pattern shall be accepted by COR. Ceramic tile flooring in wet rooms/areas shall be protected coated with elastomeric waterproofing membrane on the concrete slabs and turn up half meter high above floor. Tiles shall be size 30x30 cm and provided with joints of 3mm. Joints shall be filled with water resistive grout. Joints between wall and floor shall NOT be filled with grout but with permanent elastic silicone.

Color of grout and silicone shall match. Install proofing layer suited for the application. Install baseboards where required.

3.4.4.12 EXPOSED PIPES

Paint all exposed piping. Paint system shall be one coat of rust inhibitive primer and two coats of finish for all pipes that are not painted. Pipes that are already painted shall be cleaned and painted with adequate coats to provide uniformity with newly painted surfaces. Finish coat paint shall be an alkyd base paint. Color shall be as approved by the COR.

3.4.4.13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

Toilet accessories as described below shall be provided. Toilet fixtures see Mechanical Part of this RFP.

3.4.4.14 MIRRORS

Mirrors of 6 mm minimum thickness shall be provided over each sink. Size shall be approximately 450 x 800 mm (width x height). Mirrors shall be securely fastened to the wall using mechanical fasteners, and shall not be hung or hooked. Mirrors shall have steel frames by which they are fastened to the walls.

3.4.4.15 SOAP DISPENSER

One stainless steel soap dispenser shall be provided for each sink, and shall be surface mounted with mechanical fasteners.

3.4.4.16 TOILET PAPER DISPENSER

One stainless steel toilet paper dispenser shall be provided for each toilet, and shall be surface mounted with mechanical fasteners.

3.4.4.17 TOILET TISSUE DISPENSER

One two-roll metal toilet tissue holder shall be provided in each bathroom and toilet, and shall be surface mounted with horizontal dispensing.

3.4.4.18 WASTE RECEPTACLE

Steel waste receptacles shall be provided one in each toilet. Receptacles shall be designed for surface mounting or free standing, painted, with reusable liner. Capacity shall be not less than 20 Liters.

3.4.4.19 BUILT-IN RECEPTION DESK AND COUNTER

For room #21 provide built-in reception desk and cabinets (L=3.00 m), and built-in reception counter and cabinets (L=6.00 m). Provide continuous desk and countertop made of 40mm thick, high density, 3-layer particle board, weight at least 600kg/m3, coated on all sides with plastic laminate, front edge double rounded. The desk and counter top shall be manufacturer sealed on all sides with plastic laminate. Provide two cabinets with 4 drawers each. All other cabinets shall have one door and four shelves each. Provide cabinet body, shelves, drawers, doors and sides of at least 19mm thick melamine resin coated, high density, 3-layer chipboard, weight at least 600kg/m3. Weight of coating shall be at least 80-110gr/m2. All cabinet parts shall be resistant to chemicals, no negative change of color.

Joints shall be doweled and glued. Provide chrome gloss handles, 160mm bent wire type, through-the-door installation. The hinges shall be heavy duty, solid steel, fully concealed pot hinges with an opening angle of 180º, automatic closing at an angle of 15°.The hinges must close quietly and completely and shall be adjustable in height, side and depth. All built-in cabinet materials shall be formaldehyde-free and shall have factory finished surface.

Included are all dowels and screws and all mounting and fitting materials and pieces. The bodies, back walls and sides shall be made of heavy duty and durable materials. Provide a sample for COR's acceptance.

3.4.4.20 BUILT-IN KITCHENETTE

For breakroom #10 provide built-in kitchen with countertop (approximately 1.20 x 0.60 meter), built-in stainless steel sink, built-in base and wall cabinets, microwave oven (microwave oven capacity 25 liter), and refrigerator (fridge 125 liter capacity). All built-in cabinet materials shall be formaldehyde-free. Included are all dowels and screws and all mounting and fitting materials and pieces. The bodies, shelves, back walls and sides shall be of at least 19mm thick melamine resin coated high density, 3-layer chipboard, resistant to chemicals (no negative change of color). Joints shall be doweled and glued. All visible edges and corners at all sides shall be provided with solid, soft-shaped plastic-edge profiles, minimum 2 mm thick. Countertops shall be made of 40mm thick, high density, 3-layer particle board, coated on all sides with plastic laminate, front edge double rounded. The counter tops shall be manufacturer sealed on all sides with plastic laminate. Provide a sample for COR's acceptance.

3.4.4.21 INTERIOR WINDOWS

Replace all existing interior windows with new wooden or PVC windows with factory finished frames and double glazing. Provide a sample for COR's acceptance.

3.4.5 SIGNAGE

3.4.5.1 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

Provide interior signage for each room as indicated below. Sign plate shall be factory finish made from acrylic plastic with holes to fasten sign on walls with screws and expansion shield. Sign shall be allowed for inserting changeable card stock paper of room number or room name. Signage shall indicate permanent room number.

Mounting height of room sign shall be 1.5 meter from floor. Sign color and letter shall be selected by COR.

3.4.5.2 EXTERIOR GIFT SIGN

Provide a gift sign approximately 0.60 wide x 0.45 meter high and fabricated with powder coated aluminum with permanent printed 1.2 cm high, style font “Arial” letters as indicated below (will not accept vinyl adhesive apply letters). Sign location and mounting height to be directed by COR. Exterior gift sign shall have the following verbiage: “The construction of this facility was made possible through partnership between the United States of America and the people of Republic of Croatia, with support from the United States European Command and the Office of Defense Cooperation, U.S. Embassy Republic of Croatia.” See Att. #2.

3.4.6. FINAL CLEAN-UP

The building material and cleaning agent manufacturer's instructions shall be followed. All devices and tools required for the performance of the work shall be provided or delivered by the Contractor to include all necessary additional scaffolding and ladders. All protective coatings shall be removed. Liquid cleaners shall not contain any volatile organic content. The new facility to include the roof shall be cleaned.

4.0 STRUCTURAL

4.1 GENERAL

The Contractor shall provide and perform structural engineering design and construction services as required to provide a complete, accessible, functional and usable project.

The primary structural effort of this project includes

The design and construction of relocation of new interior and exterior door and window openings including headers, sills, and connections and new wall infill where windows or doors are demolished without replacement.

Other elements shall include but are not limited to lateral load stability and diaphragm design (if affected), framing and connection of any architectural features, and support of mechanical and electrical equipment.

The contractor shall have as part of his design team a licensed or approved structural engineer, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer (KO) or the Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO). The structural engineer’s licensure or qualifications shall be submitted to the COR in the design quality control plan prior to the start of design. The Contractor’s structural engineer shall be responsible for the design of any part of the building structural systems.

The structural design of the foundation, superstructure and any other structural aspects shall be in accordance with the design criteria listed in this document. The superstructure of the project building and the foundation shall be constructed from locally available materials. The construction shall provide a minimum service life of 25 years.

4.2 APPLICABLE DESIGN CRITERIA

All Design, Safety in Construction, Materials, and Performance of Construction Services shall be in accordance with current local or national Host Nation codes and standards. In absence of Host Nation codes, use 2015 International Building Code and ASCE 7-10 for structural calculations. In case of conflicting requirements between the various elements, the more stringent criteria shall govern.

Any material or construction installed by the Contractor as part of this contract that does not meet the requirements of this RFP or does not meet the applicable codes and standards shall be removed and replaced at the Contractor’s expense.

Structural design methods and allowable stresses or load factors for the various structural materials shall be in accordance with paragraph 1.7 of this document.

4.3 SUBMITTALS

4.3.1 DESIGN SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall provide the structural submittals after contract award in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. In addition to General Section 1.7.1 Design Submittals of this document the following documents shall be submitted.

4.3.1.1 DRAWINGS

The following structural detail drawings shall be provided by the Contractor as required, but shall conform to the requirements of this SOW and are subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

Construction drawings shall include:

65% Design Submittal

- Preliminary floor plans which provide information of the main structural system of the construction giving general information about dimensions of main elements such as columns, beams, bearing walls, etc. (min.

scale 1:50)

- Formwork drawings of the load bearing structure including shoring and reshoring as required (min. scale 1:50)

- Reinforcement drawings for primary framing members (min. scale 1:50)

95% Design Submittal

- All items from the 65% Design Submittal requirements

- Complete reinforcement drawings (min. scale 1:50)

- All necessary sections and details of the load bearing structure (min. scale 1:20)

- Detailed specifications that are typically sent to sub-contractors.

100% Submittal

- The 100% Submittal provides a complete and final set of contract documents ready for construction. All previous government review comments must have been addressed. Include all updated drawings, specifications and calculations from the 95% Submittal.

- The design criteria actually used for the structural design shall be referenced in the structural notes on the drawings including but not limited to applicable codes, standards and specified material strengths.

- Letter of certification from proofing engineer.

As Built Drawing Submittal

- The As-built Submittal provides a complete and final set of record drawings documenting site conditions based on a survey of the final construction performed by the Contractor.

CAD files of all construction drawings and as-built drawings shall be submitted in .dwg (latest AutoCAD version) and in .pdf format.

4.3.1.2 STRUCTURAL CALCULATIONS & DESIGN ANALYSIS

The contractor shall submit the structural calculations of all load bearing structural elements and their connections related to this RFP in a design analysis provided with each submittal. The design analysis shall state and list the basis of design for all project aspects and features. The design analysis and calculations shall be in accordance with the enclosed NAU Engineering Guideline 01/2016 Preparation of Structural Calculations. The current local or national Host Nation codes and standards on which the structural calculation are based shall be referenced in the calculations. If applicable, an electronic copy of the applicable local or national Host Nation codes shall be provided. Structural calculations shall be sequentially numbered for ease of referencing for all submittal stages.

4.4 PROOFING OF STRUCTURAL DESIGN

The Contractor shall have an equally qualified engineer other than the designer perform an independent review of all specifications, drawings, design analysis, calculations, and other required data prior to submission to the Government. In each design submittal, submit a letter of certification from the structural engineer performing the independent review stating that they “have checked the structural design calculations, analysis, and drawings and certify that these comply with the applicable building code requirements and standards.” This is in addition to any host nation requirements for structural engineering oversight.

4.5 STRUCTURAL DESIGN CRITERIA

Structural design methods and allowable stresses or load factors for the various structural materials shall be in accordance with the…