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SECTION TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 74 00

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (NAU)

04/19

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PAYMENT

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

1.4 DOCUMENTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

1.5 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH

1.5.1 English Speaking Representative

1.5.2 Correspondence And Documentation

1.5.3 Translations for Disputes

1.5.4 Additional Language Requirements

1.5.5 Language Fluency

1.6 PERMITS

1.6.1 General Requirements

1.6.2 Permits and Notifications

1.6.3 Final Acceptance

1.7 THIRD PARTY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

1.8 CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE

1.8.1 Foreign Employees

1.9 CONTRACTOR OBLIGATION

1.10 SUBMITTALS

PART 2 PRODUCTS

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SITE ACCESS

3.1.1 General Access Requirements

3.1.2 Work on Military Installations (General)

3.1.3 Access to Operational Areas

3.2 CONTRACT EXECUTION IN THE HOST NATION

3.2.1 Prime Contractor Responsibility for Subcontractor Disputes

3.2.2 Access to Areas Under Military Control

3.2.3 Contractor Responsibility

3.2.4 Archaeological and Historical Sites

3.3 CONTRACTOR LIAISON AND COMMUNICATION WITH HOST GOVERNMENTS

3.4 RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENT SUBMISSIONS

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SECTION 00 74 00

SPECIAL CONDITIONS (NAU)

04/19

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 PAYMENT

Separate payment will not be made for compliance with this or any other Division 00 or Division 01 specification. All costs associated with these specifications shall be included in the applicable unit prices or lump-sum prices contained in the Bidding Schedule.

1.2 DEFINITIONS

The following terms are used throughout the contract documents. Except where a definition is provided with the specific occurrence, the following definitions apply to these terms.

a. Betterment. Any deliverable provided by an offeror prior to award or by the contractor after award which conforms to and exceeds the provisions of the contact. A betterment provided prior to award becomes binding upon award of the contract. After award, a betterment becomes a binding contract requirement upon acceptance by the Government of the document proposing the betterment, whether specifically identified as such or not.

b. Host Nation (HN). The country where the construction work is being performed.

c. Host Nation Language. The Official Language recognized by the national government of the country where the work is performed. If no Official Language has been designated, or where multiple Official Languages have been designated, it is the predominant language of the Government agency responsible for operation and maintenance of the facility or product constructed under this contract.

1.3 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

In the event of conflict or inconsistency between any of the provisions of this contract, precedence shall be given in the following order:

(1) Clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings (Alt I)

(2) Any portion of a contractor provided deliverable (including, but not limited to, plans, specifications, engineering studies and analyses, shop drawings, equipment installation drawings) that both conforms to or exceeds the provisions of the contract (Betterments). All deliverables must conform to all provisions of the contract, in the order of precedence herein.

(3) Any portions of the accepted proposal that both conform to and exceed the provisions of the solicitation (Betterments).

(4) Contract Sections starting with "00", including these Special Conditions

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(5) Section 01 00 00, including Section 01 10 10 Statement of Work (Summary of Work or Scope of Work)

(6) All Other Specification Sections

(7) Special Requirements (SRs) or Special Technical Requirements (STRs)

(8) Referenced Technical Standards (such as NFPA, UFC, ASTM, DIN)

(9) Referenced Design Guides or other non-technical standards

(10) Drawings

(11) All other technical attachments to the contract, including Host Nation Technical Requirements, Standards, and References.

Amendments take precedence over all items listed above to the extent noted above and in the referenced clauses. For instance an amendment to a Drawing takes precedence over the original drawing but not over the Special Technical Requirements.

Design and product requirements, including criteria are minimum requisites.

In case of conflicting requirements within documents of the same order of precedence, the more stringent criteria governs. A conflict does NOT exist when both requirements can be met; in these instances the contractor shall comply with both requirements.

1.4 DOCUMENTS IN MULTIPLE LANGUAGES

If this contract includes documents in English and additional languages, the English language version shall govern over all other languages. In the event contract documents contain translations into non-English languages, the translation is provided solely for convenience.

For all purposes, the English language version shall be the governing instrument and understanding of the parties. In the event of any conflict between the English language version and any translation into any other language, the English language version shall govern and control.

1.5 COMMUNICATION IN ENGLISH

1.5.1 English Speaking Representative

All personnel required to communicate with the government on a recurring basis, including but not limited to Project Managers, Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO), Superintendents, and Quality Control personnel shall be capable of explaining the work operations and receiving instructions in the English language whenever work is ongoing. This includes the ability to speak, read, write, and understand the directions of the Contracting Officer or their designated representatives when conducted in English.

1.5.2 Correspondence And Documentation

In addition to clause 252.225-7041, it shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to prepare all documents related to this contract, to include, change proposals, shop drawings, submittals, quality control reports, computations, and all correspondence, in the English language or with a

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1.5.3 Translations for Disputes

All documents originally produced in a language other than English submitted either as (a) part of a Request for Equitable Adjustment (REA),

(b) part of a claim under the Disputes clause or (c) as part of litigation, including actions at the ASBCA or actions in U.S. courts, shall be translated into English by a person who is recognized in accordance with the appropriate authorities to produce official/certified translations, and said translations shall be so certified.

This requirement applies to any document that would normally be considered to be within the scope of discovery in an ASBCA or court proceeding concerning the dispute. The term 'documents' includes electronic documents including but not limited to e-mail and includes documents generated by subcontractors or suppliers. In the event a dispute results in litigation, including actions at the ASBCA or actions in U.S. courts, the contractor will be responsible for providing translations of any documents that are within the scope of a discovery request filed by the U.S. Government and for providing certified translations upon request by the U.S. Government.

The contractor shall bear sole responsibility for any costs associated with translation, as well as with any errors, omissions, or discrepancies between the original and English version of a document. In the event of any difference between the English version and any other version in any language, the English version shall govern.

1.5.4 Additional Language Requirements

When any worker on site at any level (contractor, subcontractor, supplier, etc.) cannot communicate in English or a language spoken by the Contractor's key personnel, the contractor shall ensure that, at all times that person is on site, at least one person is present who can communicate to that worker in their native language. Failure to comply with this requirement will be considered a life-safety issue.

1.5.5 Language Fluency

Personnel required to communicate with the Government should be competent in the English language at a minimum level B2 of the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages: Learning, Teaching, Assessment.

The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine without appeal of such decision, whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical and lingual capabilities and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

1.6 PERMITS

1.6.1 General Requirements

All documents required to be prepared in accordance with this paragraph (and sub-paragraphs) shall be prepared by the Contractor in the language(s) required by the HN. An English language translation prepared by a person with the appropriate qualifications shall be provided to the Contracting Officer concurrently. Submission of documentation shall be in accordance with HN requirements; either directly to the appropriate HN authority or through the Contracting Officer when the contractor is not permitted to

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When U. S. Government signature is required, the Contractor shall obtain approval and signatures as needed for HN permitting and notification process from the COR. The contractor shall provide the required documentation sufficiently in advance of the date any approval or permit is required. The contractor is solely responsible for determining the amount of time the HN authorities will require to review and process the documentation. No additional time will be granted for delayed approval or rejection of contractor prepared documents.

A copy of all Approved Permits shall be furnished to the COR prior to the start of construction work.

1.6.2 Permits and Notifications

The contractor shall obtain all permits not required to be requested or obtained by the U.S. Government in accordance with FAR 52.236-7, Permits and Responsibilities. As incorporated herein, the requirements of FAR clause 52.236-7 extend to licenses, permits, and compliance with applicable Host Nation (HN) and local laws, codes, and regulations in connection with the prosecution of the work. The contractor is responsible for identifying and providing a comprehensive List of Required HN Permits.

Where the U.S. Government is required to obtain permits in accordance with Host Nation (HN) agreements, the Government will notify the contractor and the contractor shall prepare all necessary documentation. This includes providing documentation to show compliance with permit requirements.

1.6.3 Final Acceptance

Where final acceptance by the HN is required, the Contractor will coordinate with the HN Government, in conjunction with the U.S. Government, to determine the requirements for proper final inspection by the HN and provide any information required for proper final acceptance. The contractor shall incorporate the requirements for final acceptance into the design and construction of the project.

1.7 THIRD PARTY INSPECTION REQUIREMENTS

If, as a condition of any permit or to comply with HN laws, codes, and regulations, inspections by third parties are required, the contractor shall be responsible for ensuring those inspections are conducted and documented. The contractor shall be solely responsible for any and all costs associated with these inspections, including the actual inspection and any additional work or rework identified as part of the inspection process, to include the replacement of any materials or equipment determined to be not in compliance by the inspector.

No adjustment in the contract price or duration will be made based on events arising from these inspections, unless a delay occurs which is completely beyond the control and without the fault of the contractor, in which case an adjustment in the contract duration may be made under the DEFAULTS clause of the contract. No adjustment in price will be made should this occur. The contractor is solely responsible for identifying the period(s) of delay and substantiating an impact to the completion date.

These requirements are in addition to and separate from any requirements for Third Party Inspection Services identified in Section 01 10 00

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Statement of Work.

1.8 CONTRACTOR WORKFORCE

1.8.1 Foreign Employees

The contractor may arrange, through the appropriate Host Nation Government (HN) offices, to bring into the country nationals of third countries (TCN) having diplomatic relations with the host nation for purposes of employment in carrying out this contract work.

Contractors shall be responsible for timely and complete submittal of the necessary information and forms directly to the appropriate HN agency for the required customs clearances, passports, visas, licenses, or permits.

The contractor shall be responsible for the sponsorship of its employees and their dependents and shall process said permits directly with the appropriate HN agency. Offerors are advised that the HN reserves the right to limit access to designated security areas and refuse entry or employment of specified individuals, or to require their departure from the country, in accordance with national or local law and practice.

The U.S. Government does not have influence over the TCN issue and does not warrant the availability of TCN labor. The Contractor is cautioned to review any additional information specified elsewhere in this contract for more stringent requirements or specific restrictions or limitations on the use of foreign workers.

1.9 CONTRACTOR OBLIGATION

Contractors shall be responsible for timely and complete submittal of the necessary information and forms directly to the appropriate HN agencies for any and all required customs clearances, passports, visas, licenses, or permits.

1.10 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for Contractor Quality Control approval. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government.

Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL

PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

List of Required HN Permits; D Permits And Notifications Approved Permits

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Final Acceptance

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 SITE ACCESS

3.1.1 General Access Requirements

The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining access and adhering to all guidelines established by the local authorities for access to the work site and will be responsible for the daily access of their personnel and subcontractor workers.

The Contractor is cautioned to review any additional security guidelines specified elsewhere in this contract for more stringent requirements or specific access conditions.

3.1.2 Work on Military Installations (General)

When work is performed on a military installation, every employee of the prime contractor, all subcontractor employees, and all material suppliers' employees, who require access to the installation for any reason and for any length of time will be required to obtain an installation/base access pass.

Individuals who will be performing work onsite for five or more days in total - even if non-consecutively - shall apply for installation/base pass and may not be "signed in" or otherwise presented as a "visitor". Failure to comply with this requirement may result in the loss of sign-in privileges and/or loss of installation access.

3.1.3 Access to Operational Areas

Contractor personnel are expressly prohibited and shall be restricted from entering operational buildings or areas without the specific authorization of the Contracting Officer. To perform work, where "security escorts" are required for access to a facility, the Contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer for access to such facilities.

3.2 CONTRACT EXECUTION IN THE HOST NATION

3.2.1 Prime Contractor Responsibility for Subcontractor Disputes

The Contractor agrees to indemnify and save harmless the United States Government against all claims and suits of whatsoever nature arising under or incidental to performance of this contract by any subcontractor against the United States Government.

The Contractor further agrees to waive his rights to bring suit or other legal action against the United States Government, except as provided in the "Disputes" clause of this contract and in the United States Federal Statutes.

3.2.2 Access to Areas Under Military Control

The laws of the Host Nation (HN) may prohibit access to certain areas of the country which are under military control. Clearances to access these areas must be obtained from the HN. It is understood that areas to which rights of entry are provided by the HN are to be used only for work carried out under the contract and no destruction or damages shall be caused, except through normal usage, without concurrence of the HN.

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3.2.3 Contractor Responsibility

The Contractor shall be responsible for providing the necessary information (such as but not limited to, names of personnel, type, and amounts of equipment, dates and length of time required at the site, and purpose of entering the HN) to the appropriate HN representatives, both civilian and military.

The following items are the sole responsibility of the Contractor to investigate, estimate as to cost, and assume the risk, as normally encountered by Contractors. The Contractor shall be responsible for determining the effect of the following on his own cost of performance of the contract and for including sufficient amount in the contract price:

a. Official language and type of accounts required to satisfy the officials of the Local Government.

b. Entry and exit visas, residence permits, and residence laws applicable to aliens. This includes any special requirements of the Host Government, including those required by local Labor Offices, which the Contractor may have to fulfill before an application for visas will be accepted.

c. Passports, health and immunization certificates, and quarantine clearance.

d. Compliance with local labor and insurance laws, including payment of employer's share of contribution, collecting balance from employee and paying into insurance funds.

e. Strikes, demonstrations and work stoppage.

f. Collection through withholding and payment to local Government, of any HN income tax on employees subject to tax.

g. Arranging to perform work in the HN, to import personnel, to employ non-indigenous labor, to receive payments and to remove such funds from the country.

h. Operating under local laws, practices, customs and controls, and with local unions, in connection with hiring and firing, mandatory wage scales, vacation pay, severance pay, overtime, holiday pay, days of rest or other non-work days, legal notice or pay in lieu thereof for dismissal of employees, slowdown and curtailed schedules during religious holidays, and ratio of local labor employed in comparison to others.

i. Possibility of claims in local bureaus, litigation in local courts, or attachment of local bank accounts.

j. Compliance with workmen's compensation laws and contributions into funds. Provisions of necessary medical service for Contractor employees.

k. Special license required by the local Government for setting up and operating any manufacturing plant in the HN, e.g. concrete batching, precast concrete, concrete blocks, etc.

l. Sales within the HN of Contractor-owned materials, and equipment.

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m. Special licenses for physicians, mechanics, tradesmen, drivers, etc.

n. Identification and/or registration with local police of imported personnel.

o. Stamp tax on documents, payments and payrolls.

p. Base passes for permanent staff, day laborers, motor vehicles, etc.

q. Compliance with all customs and import rules, regulations and restrictions, including, but not limited to, local purchase requirements.

3.2.4 Archaeological and Historical Sites

The contractor shall be aware of all archeological laws and work accordingly including stopping work in the vicinity and reporting should archeological items be uncovered during the course of this contract.

3.3 CONTRACTOR LIAISON AND COMMUNICATION WITH HOST GOVERNMENTS

All communication by the Contractor with all officials, representatives and/or offices of the Host Government (at any level) in all matters pertaining to the design or construction of this contract, shall be through and in full liaison with the Contracting Officer. This does not relinquish Contractor responsibility for obtaining routine items to conduct day-to-day business, such as visas, permits, and custom clearances.

The contractor is further reminded that only the Contracting Officer or their authorized representative may give the contractor direction in regards to contract interpretation. Only a Contracting Officer or Administrative Contracting Officer may modify the contract terms or conditions: directions received from Host Nation Government officials do not constitute direction to proceed in accordance with the Change clause and will not be considered a change to the contract without prior specific direction from the Contracting Officer.

3.4 RESTRICTIONS ON PAYMENT SUBMISSIONS

Reference is made to clause 52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS. Due to financial cutoff periods, the Government will not accept any progress payments submitted between the last 5 work days of a given month and the first 3 work days of the following calendar month (second month). Invoices submitted during this time will not be considered "received" as described in the reference clause until the 4th working day of the second month.

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