W912HN-22-B-4015_SPECS_VOL1.pdf

Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

Solicitation Number

W912HN-22-B-4015

Repair/Replace Antilles Middle School Chillers/HVAC Volume 1 of 2: Specification Divisions 01 - 26 August 2022

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, SAVANNAH

CORPS OF ENGINEERS

100 WEST OGLETHORPE AVENUE

SAVANNAH, GEORGIA 31401-3640

US Army Corps Of Engineers Savannah District

Repair/Replace Antilles Middle School Chillers/HVAC 22B4015 Fort Buchanan, Puerto Rico

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE PROCEDURES

01 32 01 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 04 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 02 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 52 10 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S FIELD OFFICE

01 55 26 TRAFFIC CONTROL

01 57 20 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 78 02 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 05 15 COMMON PIPING FOR HVAC

23 05 48 VIBRATION AND SEISMIC CONTROLS FOR HVAC PIPING AND

EQUIPMENT

23 05 48.19 SEISMIC BRACING FOR HVAC

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

23 09 23.02 BACNET DIRECT DIGITAL CONTROL FOR HVAC AND OTHER BUILDING

CONTROL SYSTEMS

23 30 00 HVAC AIR DISTRIBUTION

23 64 10 WATER CHILLERS, VAPOR COMPRESSION TYPE

23 64 26 CHILLED WATER PIPING SYSTEMS

23 81 00 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

23 84 19 DESICCANT COOLING SYSTEMS

DIVISION 25 - INTEGRATED AUTOMATION

25 05 11 CYBERSECURITY FOR FACILITY-RELATED CONTROL SYSTEMS

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 29 23 ADJUSTABLE SPEED DRIVE (ASD) SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

APPENDICES

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Appendix A Standard Forms

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SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

Replace two exterior, air-cooled, 150-ton water chillers (CH-1, CH-2).

Provide and connect temporary chillers for cooling until permanent chillers installed for the entire school year while building is occupied.

Replace approximately 13 rooftop dehumidifiers. Replace failing ductwork insulation in Building "C" and other locations shown on the drawings. The 13 existing, roof-mounted, packaged dehumidification and cooling units shall be removed and replaced with new units. The units are located on the roofs of Buildings 1073, 1075, 1077, 1079, 1081, 1083, 1085, and 1087. The new units will provide dehumidified ventilation air to the buildings existing air handling systems. Modify the existing roof mounted ductwork as required to make proper connection to the new units. Repair and modify the existing mechanical unit support frames as required to accommodate the new units. Prepare the surface of the existing mechanical unit support frames and apply marine grade epoxy multi-coat system to them. Provide and install new split system condenser (CU-K1), two new chilled water pumps (PCHP-01 and PCHP-02) and associated VFDs. Control devices shall be replaced in accordance with the drawings to include those in the chilled water supply and return piping, and other identified locations. Chilled water valves (manual and electrically actuated) shall be replaced, connected to power, and integrated BACNET controller/interface. For new devices, furnish and install wiring and programing for full communication from and to the Metasys control system in coordination with Base controls contractor (JCI). Perform factory start-up, connectivity, and commissioning on all repaired/replaced systems. See the contract drawings for additional information.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Antilles Middle School, Fort Buchanan, Guaynabo, Puerto Rico, as shown.

1.2 LAYOUT OF WORK

1.2.1 Established Project Control

The Government has established monuments along the work site(s). Each monument is represented in the Drawings by a designation and, in most cases, an alphanumeric Permanent Identifier (PID). Information concerning the location and elevations can be found within the Survey Notes on the Drawings. The Survey Notes for each included field survey will cite a particular survey number and specify the control used to conduct that survey. Additional information is included in the Survey Notes that must be duplicated if an attempt to recreate the subject survey is desired.

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1.2.2 Layout

From the monuments, control data, and elevations established by the Government, complete the layout of the work and provide the measurements that may be required for the execution of the work to the location and limit marks prescribed, subject to such modifications as the Government may require.

1.2.3 Survey

Provide stakes, templates, platforms, equipment, tools and material, and labor as required in laying out the work from the monuments, control data, and elevations established by the Government. Maintain and preserve the Government monuments, stakes, and other marks until authorized to remove them. If such marks or monuments are destroyed by the Contractor or through Contractor nnegligence prior to their authorized removal, the Government may replace the marks and monuments and deduct the expense of replacement from amounts due or to become due the Contractor. The Contracting Officer may require that work be suspended when location and limit marks established by the Contractor are not reasonably adequate to permit checking of the work.

1.3 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in Contract Clause "Permits And Responsibilities". However, if the Government determines damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit or job prices as fixed and established in the Contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there are no contract unit or job prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment pursuant to Contract Clause "Changes" will be made as full compensation for the repairs of that part of the permanent work. Except as herein provided, repair damage to the work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment and plant to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense.

1.4 EXISTING WORK

In addition to "FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements":

a. Remove or alter existing work in such a manner as to prevent injury or damage to any portions of the existing work which remain.

b. Repair or replace portions of existing work which have been altered during construction operations to match existing or adjoining work, as approved by the Contracting Officer. At the completion of operations, existing work shall be in a condition equal to or better than that which existed before new work started.

1.5 UTILITIES

Utilities on the installation are mostly public. The Puerto Rico Aqueduct and Sewer Authority (PRASA) is the provider of water and sanitary services. The Puerto Rico Energy and Power Authority (PREPA) is the

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 provider of electrical power. The Puerto Rico Telecommunications Board (PRTCB) is the provider of telecommunications services. Natural gas is not available on the site. COordinate, oversee, and pay for the work associated with and provided by private utility providers.

1.5.1 Permits

Obtain the necessary permits required for this project and pay the permit fees. This includes, but is not limited to: construction stormwater registration with the United States Environmental Protection Agency (USEPA), the local Puerto Rico Planning Board, PREPA (electrical), JRTPR (telecommunications), and other permits required to complete the work.

Permits must be in hand prior to beginning demolition and construction.

1.5.2 Location Of Underground Facilities

Obtain digging permits prior to start of excavation. Notify the Government at least 72 hours notice before start of construction. Scan the construction site with electromagnetic or sonic equipment, and mark the surface of the ground, where existing underground utilities are discovered. In locations to be traversed by piping, ducts, and other work, verify the elevations of existing piping, utilities, and underground or encased obstruction not indicated or specified to be removed, but indicated or discovered during scanning. Verify elevations before installing new work closer than nearest manhole or other structure at which an adjustment in grade can be made. Notify the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to starting excavation work.

1.6 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (31 OCT 1989)

Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, record on the daily CQC report the occurrence of adverse weather and resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50 percent or more of the Contractor's scheduled work day. The number of actual adverse weather delay days must include days impacted by actual adverse weather (even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days. If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated, the Government will convert qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent fair weather work days, and issue a modification in accordance with Contract Clause "Default (Fixed Price Construction)".

1.7 UNITS OF MEASURE

The standard U.S. system or the metric systems of measure may be utilized by the Contractor in the performance of his work. All survey records, official documentation, engineering data, and all correspondence, including any submittals and shop drawings, shall clearly denote which system of measure is being utilized, referenced or discussed. Any omission or inaccurate use of a unit of measure on the part of the Contractor shall not relieve him of his responsibilities under the contract terms. The unit of measure used in this specification is the standard U.S. system. The contract drawings denote both standard U.S.

system and metric system where appropriate. If no unit of measure is indicated on the drawing such as on ranges, stations, slope elevations, and distance numbers, then they are to be considered the standard U.S.

system.

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PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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WORK RESTRICTIONS AND SPECIAL PROVISIONS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE (DOD)

UFC 3-600-1 (2016; with Change 3, 2019) Fire Protection Engineering for Facilities

NATIONAL FIRE PROTECTION ASSOCIATION (NFPA)

NFPA 241 (2019) Standard for Safeguarding Construction, Alteration, and Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

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

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. 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 Contact Personnel ; G, RO

Labor, Equipment, and Material Report ; G, RO

Daily Equipment Report

OPSEC SOP/Plan

Level I OPSEC Training

List Of Verified/Eligible Candidates ; G, RO

Hurricane and Severe Storm Plan ; G, RO

Accident Prevention Plan ; G, DO

SD-07 Certificates

AT Level I Awareness Training

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Insurance ; G, RO

Progress Photographs

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

ACM Certification ; G, RO

1.3 CONTRACTOR ACCESS AND USE OF PREMISES

1.3.1 Activity Regulations

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. Wear personal protective equipment in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. Mark Contractor equipment for identification.

1.3.1.1 Subcontractors and Personnel Contacts

Provide a list of contact personnel of the Contractor and subcontractors including addresses and telephone numbers for use in the event of an emergency five (5) working days prior to commencement of work. As changes occur and additional information becomes available, correct and change the information contained in previous lists.

1.3.1.2 Site and Building Security and Vehicle Identification

a. Provide security for the areas within the contract limits. When the Government takes possession of certain areas, provide security for areas remaining under Contractor control.

b. Wherever there are fence disruptions due to the construction of this project, continually monitor and maintain the fence.

c. Furnish an identification required by Fort Buchanan to each employee in accordance with paragraph titled IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND

BASE ACCESS PROCEDURES.

d. Require each employee engaged on the work to display such identification as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Officer. Immediately deliver all prescribed identification to the Contracting Officer for cancellation upon release of any employees.

When required by the Contracting Officer, obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed or to be employed on the project.

e. Contractors/Subcontractors and their employees requiring access to the installation will be required to comply with the installation access control policy/procedures. The Government will not be responsible for damages due to delay/stoppages caused by failure to comply.

f. All vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure of contraband and/or unauthorized Government property. Contractor vehicles (Contractor-owned and personal), Contractor personnel, and their personal property shall be subject ot searches upon entering of leaving the installation. The search and to seizure provisions of AR 190-22 shall apply to Contractor personnel entering or leaving the

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1.3.1.3 No Smoking Policy

Smoking is prohibited within and outside of all buildings except in designated smoking areas. This applies to existing buildings, buildings under construction and buildings under renovation. Discarding tobacco materials other than into designated tobacco receptacles is considered littering and is subject to fines. The Contracting Officer will identify designated smoking areas.

1.3.2 Working Hours

Regular working hours are to begin no earlier than 7am and end no later than 5pm, Monday through Friday, excluding Government holidays.

Government holidays are not regular work hours/days.

1.3.3 Work Outside Regular Hours

Work outside regular working hours requires Contracting Officer approval.

Make application 15 calendar days prior to such work to allow arrangements to be made by the Government for inspecting the work in progress, giving the specific dates, hours, location, type of work to be performed, contract number and project title. Based on the justification provided, the Contracting Officer may approve work outside regular hours. During periods of darkness, the different parts of the work shall be lighted in a manner approved by the Contracting Officer. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays unless directed otherwise in coordination with DPW personnel and in accordance with DPW requirements (permits, plans, etc.).

1.3.4 Utility Cutovers and Interruptions

a. Make utility cutovers after normal working hours or on Saturdays, Sundays, and Government holidays. Conform to procedures required in the paragraph WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

b. All utility cutovers and interruptions must be coordinated with DPW personnel. Make application 30 calendar days in advance before initiate the work related ti this activity. Ensure that new utility lines are complete, except for the connection, before interrupting existing service.

c. Interruption to water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, telephone service, electric service, air conditioning, heating, fire alarm and chill water shall be considered utility cutovers pursuant to the paragraph entitled

WORK OUTSIDE REGULAR HOURS.

d. Operation of Station Utilities: Do not operate nor disturb the setting of control devices in the station utilities system, including water, sewer, electrical, and steam services. The Government will operate the control devices as required for normal conduct of the work. Notify the Contracting Officer giving reasonable advance notice when such operation is required.

1.3.5 Working Conditions

(1) Open trenches or road restrictions will not be permitted without the approval of the Contracting Officer.

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(2) Access ways shall be fully usable.

(3) All cost for conformance with the above stated requirements must be included with the job contract amount and no claim for extra cost will be considered.

1.4 SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

Comply with Fort Buchanan requirement to enter the work site.

1.4.1 Installation Access

Contractor employees, including subcontractors, must comply with applicable Installation and facility access security policies and procedures. All Contractors and subcontractors will be issued a Common Access Card (CAC) or an Installation Pass issued through the Automated Installation Entry (AIE) Security System to access the Installation. The Fort Buchanan military installation is a limited access post. Unscheduled gate closures by the military police may occur at any time. In accordance with DA AR 525-13, paragraph 5-19, prospective Contractors must undergo a verification process by the Installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, to determine the trustworthiness and suitability prior to being granted access to federal property. This will be accomplished using the National Crime Information Center (NCIC) Interstate Identification Index (III). This is the minimum baseline background check for entrance onto Army Installations for non-CAC holders, including visitors (Refer to DA AR 190-13, paragraph 8-2).

Personnel entering or exiting the Installation may experience a delay due to vehicle inspections, registration checks, verification of seat belt use, etc. Vehicles and personnel are subject to search and seizure. The search and seizure provisions apply to Contractor personnel while within Fort Buchanan's area of jurisdiction. Contractor personnel must comply with entry control requirements and security policies/procedures in effect. Security procedures may change without notice.

1.5 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES AND BASE ACCESS PROCEDURES

Ensure that Contractor personnel employed on the Activity become familiar with and obey Activity regulations including safety, fire, traffic and security regulations. Keep within the limits of the work and avenues of ingress and egress. To minimize traffic congestion, delivery of materials shall be outside of peak traffic hours (6:30 to 8:00 a.m. and 2:30 to 5:00 p.m.) unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer.

Wear personal protective equipment in designated areas. Do not enter any restricted areas unless required to do so and until cleared for such entry. The Contractor's equipment shall be conspicuously marked for identification. The Contractor is responsible to comply with all specific requirements for base access and adapt to any changes required by the Garrison.

In accordance with the requirements established under FAR Clause 52.204-9 PERSONAL IDENTITY VERIFICATION OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL (JAN 2011) included in this Contract, Contractors shall follow the current Base Access procedures for Fort Buchanan.

As per recent changes in the policy and procedures to grant access to the public, Fort Buchanan requires that all contractor personnel accessing the

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Base have either a Background Check or a Security Clearance. The period of time that the individual will be performing work on Base will determine the type of investigation required.

The Contractor shall appoint a single Point of Contact to coordinate the access passes on behalf of the Contractor. It is highly recommended that the individual selected as POC be a part of the Contractor’s field office staff. This person will be responsible for reviewing the forms for completeness, preparing all the required documentation for submission of documents to the Contracting Officer, delivering and pick-up of the documents (access request package, Paper Passes, etc.) at the MP Station and Visitor’s Control Center, and filing the DD Forms 369 following the appropriate protocols to safeguard Personal Identifiable Information (PII). The POC will be responsible for tracking and monitoring the process and ensuring that individual’s passes are not expired. This Contractor’s POC will also be responsible to collect all expired passes and those returned by employees leaving the job prior to expiration of the access documents; after collection, all passes shall be returned to the COR with a transmittal letter. The appointed person shall maintain continuous communication with the Government COR during the process.

The Contractor’s POC shall maintain a roster (official transmittal) an electronic version that must be updated bi-weekly. An electronic file (pdf) of the roster must be provided to the COR. The roster shall contain a listing of individuals with passes, and expiration date. Passes returned shall also be noted on this roster.

a. Individuals accessing Fort Buchanan

Submit a request package for base passes containing the following information as minimum (the below requirements might change during the life of the contract depending on any variation of the DES policy and procedures):

1. Official transmittal original and copy (to be stamped at the MP station), on Company's letterhead, indicating the contract number, a list of the individuals requesting access that includes the following: full name, full social security number, company (contractor or sub-contractor) and the period with specific dates for which base access is being dates for which base access is being requested. The period requested shall not exceed 365 days and shall depend on the estimated time that the applicant will be at the site working on the project and the current schedule of the activities in which the applicant will be involved. It is recommended that a table format or spreadsheet is used.

2. DD Form 369, Police Record Check: The applicant must properly fill out Item l through 9 and sign it in Item 11. Item 10 of this form called "Person Making this Request'', must be filled and signed by the Authorized Person from your company that is making the request to DES. Form can be accessed using the following link:

http://www.usarec.army.mil/HQ/reiac/pdf/dd0369.pdf

3. As part of the package, a legible copy of a valid identification card, for example, driver's license or official US passport, must be included. The Contractor needs to verify with Fort Buchanan requirements for Valid Identification cards if not using the ones previously mentioned.

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4. A Fort Buchanan ID card will be issued to those individuals whose records appear to be clear. The pass will limit base access to the regular working days and hours and to the limits of the project site. In addition, the applicant must be informed that security requirements and traffic regulations at Fort Buchanan must be followed at all times.

5. When the employee’s period to work on Base expires, or in the event that the employee is terminated prior to the original period, the employee and his supervisor are responsible to return the pass to the Contractor’s POC. Otherwise, Base Security authorities will be notified for them to take action.

6. Contractor must be advised that the DES requires a minimum of 15 calendar days to complete the background checks which depends on Military Police workload and the amount of individuals submitted.

Contractor shall plan and schedule accordingly.

b. Deliveries

Individuals driving delivery vehicles will not require a Base Access pass as of the date this RFP was issued. The driver shall have a valid driver’s license and an official invoice/delivery slip in the vendor’s letterhead that includes as a minimum:

1. Name of the Project

2. Contractor to receive the materials/equipment

3. Project address d. Contract Number (recommended)

c. Occasional Visitors - An occasional visitor is an individual that visits the project in a non-regular basis or even just a couple of times during the life of the project. That individual can obtain a one-day pass at the Visitor’s Control Center (VCC). The visit shall be coordinated with a Government employee since a CAC Card is required to be shown by the Sponsor; the daily passes will only be worked on Wednesdays for this contract. The individual will get a paper pass for one-day and will be able to drive his/her vehicle on base during that day. These visitors cannot be outside the limits of the projects, and shall be escorted at all times by the sponsor.

1.6 ACM CERTIFICATION

1.6.1 Construction Phase

Before final payment to the Contractor, the Contractor's project engineer/manager will sign and submit to the Government, on the contracting firm's letterhead, a dated copy of the following statement:

I hereby certify that to the best of my knowledge no asbestos-containing material (ACM) was used as a building material during this project.

I understand that the building owner presumes that all materials marked "May Contain mineral fibers" are considered asbestos unless I either:

(1) Have on file and have submitted to the Government the manufacturer's certification that the material does not contain asbestos, or

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(2) Have supplied to the Government documentation to show that the material has been microscopically examined by an AIHA- or NVLAP-certified laboratory and the lab has determine that it that it does not contain asbestos.

1.7 LABOR LAWS

a. The Davis-Bacon is not applicable to contract work performed in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or the U.S. Virgin Islands and the Service Contract has been held not to apply to construction contracts.

b. If a DOL wage determination is included in this contract, the Contractor shall pay not less than the wages and fringe benefits specified in the wage determination.

c. In accordance with the Permits and Responsibilities clause of this contract, the Contractor shall be responsible for complying with any local labor laws, codes and regulations that apply to the work performed under this contract.

d. If work under this contract is performed in the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, the Contractor is advised to consult with the Commonwealth's Department of Labor for the purpose of reviewing applicable labor laws which may contain specific rules for computing overtime and the amount of overtime pay laborers and mechanics must be paid. Any such applicable local labor law imposing stricter overtime rules than those contained in the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act - Overtime Compensation clause of this contract (i.e. provides greater benefits to laborers and mechanics) may apply in lieu of the rules contained in that clause.

e. If this contract is a NAFI contract and includes DA form 4075-R the clauses that relate to the implementation of the Davis-Bacon Act (e.g., I-22, I-23, I-37, I-38, I-59, I-60, I-63, I-64, I-65 and I-66) are hereby deleted from the form and the contract.

1.8 INTERFERENCE WITH TRAFFIC AND PUBLIC ADN PRIVATE PROPERTY

a. At all times, dispose plant and conduct the work in such manner as to cause as little interference as possible with private and public travel.

Damage (other than that resulting from normalwear and tear) to roads, shall be repaired to as good a condition as they were prior to the beginning of work and to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer.

b. Provide and maintain as may be required by the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Department of Transportation. Provide proper barricades, fences, danger signals and lights, a sufficient number of watchmen, and take such other precautions may be necessary to protect life, property and structures, and be liable for and hold the Government free and harmless from all damages occasioned in any way by his/her act or neglect, or that of his agents, employees, or workmen.

1.9 COMPLIANCE WITH POST/BASE REGULATIONS

a. The site of the work is on a military installation and all rules and regulations issued by the Commanding Officer covering general safety, security, sanitary requirements, pollution control and traffic regulations, shall be observed by the Contractor. Information regarding these requirements may be obtained by contacting the Contracting Officer, who will provide such information or assist in obtaining same from

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b. Contractor personnel shall park only in areas authorized by the Contracting Officer.

1.10 NOTICE OF FEDERAL, STATE AND LOCAL TAXES - CONTRACTS PERFORMED IN

PUERTO RICO

This contract includes one of the following clauses: FAR 52.229-3 (48 CFR 52.229-3, Federal, State and Local Taxes; FAR 52.229-4 (48 CFR 52.229-4) - Federal, State and Local Taxes (Noncompetitive Contract); or FAR 52.212-4 (48 CFR 52.212-4) - Contract Terms and Conditions - Commercial Items.

These clauses place responsibility for taxes on the Contractor. Offerors are hereby strongly advised to check with the various Puerto Rican taxing authorities to determine which, if any, local taxes they will have to pay.

The Government is aware that each municipality in Puerto Rico has the authority to assess a tax on Government contractors working within the municipality. The tax rate varies from municipality to municipality. The tax rate is believed to be about 1.5% to 5% the value of the contract.

Additionally, the Government is aware that the Commonwealth imposes a tax on equipment brought onto the island. In some cases, the Commonwealth may waive this tax upon receipt of a letter from the Government verifying that the equipment will be used on a Government contract and will be removed from the island upon completion of the contract. For this project, the Government will not provide or issue tax waiver letters. This notice is intended to advise offerors that local taxes may be imposed. The two examples cited are not intended to be a comprehensive list - they are merely examples. Questions concerning taxes must be directed to Puerto Rico taxing authorities. The Government does not have the ability to answer question regarding local taxes.

MUNICIPAL TAX: Pursuant municipality local regulations and taxes may apply with each award of the base and options under this contract. See Paragraph 999.229-1 in this solicitation. The contract price will be adjusted to compensate the Contractor for the amount of construction taxes. No mark-ups will be allowed in this line item. The Contractor shall be paid on the basis of proof of payment from the appropriate Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Municipal authorities.

1.11 LABOR, EQUIPMENT, AND MATERIAL REPORTS

Submit a daily report of all Contractor-owned or rented equipment at the jobsite. A similar report is required for all subcontractor equipment.

The subcontractor's report may be separate or included with the Contractor's report provided the equipment is adequately identified as to ownership. The required equipment report shall include each item of equipment (hand-operated small tools or equipment excluded) on the job and shall specifically identify each item as to whether it is Contractor-owned or rented, shifts, hours of usage, down time for repairs, and standby time. Identification of the equipment shall include make, model and plant number of all items. Separate identification by a key sheet providing these data may be utilized with the daily report indicating the type of equipment and the equipment plant numbers. The format of the Daily Equipment Report will be as approved by the Government in the field.

Labor, Equipment, and Material Report for Extra Work/Cost. A Report shall also be submitted by the Contractor listing any labor, equipment and materials expended on and/or impacted by any change order directed by the Government and for which total price/time agreement has not been reached.

These requirements also apply to subcontractors at any tier. The same

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Report is required at any time the Contractor claims or intends to claim for extra costs whether or not there is Government recognition (constructive changes). This requirement is in addition to any Contractor "Notice" or "Reservation of Rights". Submittal of such a report will not be construed as satisfying the "Notice" required under FAR 52.243-4 -Changes or any other clause. But, absence of such Reports submitted to the Government contemporaneously with the alleged extra work/cost will be considered as evidence that no such extra work/cost occurred that are chargeable to the Government. The Report shall be detailed to the degree required by the Government in the field and shall contain the following as a minimum:

a. The cause of the extra labor, equipment or materials costs.

b. For extra labor - Indicate crew, craft, hours, location and cost.

Describe nature or type of extra costs, i.e., extra work, overtime, acceleration, interference, reassignment, mobilizations and demobilizations, supervision, overhead, type of inefficiency, etc.

c. For extra equipment - Indicate type and description, hours, location, cost; whether working, idle, standby, under repair, extra work involved, etc.

d. For extra materials - Indicate type and description, where used, whether consumed, installed or multi-use, quantity, cost, extra work involved, etc.

e. Affected activities - Relate to Contract Schedule (Network Analysis);

demonstrate whether delay or suspension is involved.

f. Segregate all entries by prime and each subcontractor.

g. Summarize costs daily and by cumulative subtotal or with frequency required by the Government. This report will not be considered as evidence that any of the alleged extra costs actually occurred. The report will be used to check against over obligation of funds for change orders directed prior to price/time agreement and to track alleged extra costs the Contractor considers otherwise chargeable against the Government. The Government may respond at any interval to either challenge, amend or confirm the report.

Absence of a Government response is not to be considered acquiescence or denial. The Government may order work stoppage if deemed necessary to avoid over obligation of funds. The frequency of the report shall be daily or as otherwise approved by the Government representative in writing.

1.12 ENGLISH-SPEAKING REPRESENTATIVE

At all times when any performance of the work at any site is being conducted by any employee of the Contractor or his subcontractors, the Contractor shall have a representative present at each site who has the capability of receiving instructions in the English language, fluently speaking the English language and explaining the work operations to persons performing the work, in the language that those performing the work are capable of understanding. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to determine whether the proposed representative has sufficient technical bilingual capabilities, and the Contractor shall immediately replace any individual not acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

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1.13 CONTRACTOR SECURITY TRAINING/FACILITY ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

a. All Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Submit certificates of completion for each affected Contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

b. All Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees must comply with applicable installation, facility and area Commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by Government representative). Provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in Contractor security matters or processes.

c. Contractor and all associated subcontractors employees must comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

d. The Contractor and all associated subcontractors will receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. Complete training within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

e. Develop an OPSEC SOP/Plan within 90 days of contract award. The OPSEC SOP/Plan must be reviewed and approved by the RA OPSEC Officer. The SOP/Plan must include the Government's critical information, why it needs to be protected, where it is located, who is responsible for it and how to protect it. In addition, identify an individual who will be an OPSEC Coordinator.

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f. All new Contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. Submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites: https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

g. The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (https://www.e-verify.gov/) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, with the designated Government representative. This Form will be provided to the Contracting Officer and shall become part of the official contract file.

h. Refer to FAR 52.222-54: Employment Eligibility Verification in Section 00700 for e-Verify requirements.

1.14 PROGRESS PHOTOGRAPHS

Furnish digital photos (on CD-ROM) depicting the progress of the work during construction and, after final inspection by the Contracting Officer, of the conditions at the completion of the contract.

The monthly photography shall be performed between the first and fifth of each month, and the CD's, with digital photos, delivered no later than the 10th of each month taken. A minimum of six views from different positions shall be taken as directed to show, inasmuch as possible, work accomplished during the previous month, and a minimum of six views shall be taken of the completed work. Additional views and positions may be required by the Contracting Officer to depict the work done. Photos shall be at least 4 megapixels and in JPEG format. Each CD shall be identified with the date made, contract title and number, location of work, as well as a brief description of work depicted. Photos are to be uploaded to RMS. No separate payment will be made for these services and all costs in connection thereto shall be considered a subsidiary obligation of the Contractor.

1.15 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS

In addition to DFARS 252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS in Section 00700 the following will apply:

a. After Award or no later than Notice to Proceed (NTP), the Government will furnish the Contractor a compact disk containing all technical contract documents in electronic media only. This disk will include a complete set of drawing files and technical specification files which have all amendments included. The disk will contain drawing files in

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PDF format along with technical specifications in PDF format. These PDF files are the contract documents that represent the construction requirements of the contract, and are being provided for the Contractor's use in printing paper copies of contract documents.

b. In addition, native CAD files(this includes, but not limited to, all source files, models, custom fonts and linestyles, plot files, and images used to create the contract drawings) are provided in accordance with the AS-BUILT DOCUMENTS paragraph for the Contractor's use in maintaining and preparing as-built plans. If another CAD Program is used other than the Using Agency's System, all native CAD files that were generated with that software and all support files will also be included. Only native files are to be used for As-Built preparation and information.

c. Native files are to be used for As-Built preparation only. The PDF files are the contract documents that represent the construction requirements of the contract.

d. The Contractor shall check all CD-ROM or DVD-ROM or electronically sent drawing files furnished him immediately upon their receipt and shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies.

Dimensions marked on drawings shall be followed in lieu of scale measurements. Enlarged plans and details shall govern where the same work is shown at smaller scales. All scales shown are based on a standard drawing size of 24" x 36". If any other size drawings are furnished or plotted the Contractor shall adjust the scales accordingly. The Contractor shall also advise his sub-contractors of the above. The Contractor shall compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work and will be responsible for any errors which might have been avoided thereby.

e. 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 which are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work but they shall be performed as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

f. An as-built set for each house model shall be included as part of the as-built documents. The contractor shall develop additional drawing sheets as needed to provide a complete and usable set of as-built drawings.

1.16 INSURANCE - WORK ON A GOVERNMENT INSTALLATION

In addition to the requirements of FAR 52.228-5 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation and FAR 52.228-3 Workers Compensation Insurance (Defense Base Act) found in Section 0700 the following shall be provided:

a. Coverage complying with State laws governing insurance requirements, such as those requirements pertaining to Workman's Compensation and Occupational Disease Insurance. Employer's Liability Insurance shall be furnished in limits of not less than $100,000.00 except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds.

b. Comprehensive General Liability Insurance for bodily injury coverage shall be furnished in limits of not less than $500,000 per occurrence.

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c. Comprehensive Automobile Liability Insurance for both bodily injury and property damage, shall be furnished in limits of not less than $200,000.00 per person, $500,000.00 per accident for bodily injury, and $20,000.00 per accident for property damage. When the Financial Responsibility or Compulsory Insurance Law of the State, requires higher limits, the policy shall provide for coverage of at least those higher limits.

1.17 AVAILABILITY OF SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL (EM 385-1-1)

As covered by FAR 52.236-13 "Accident Prevention", compliance with EM 385-1-1 is a requirement for this contract. Copies may be downloaded from the following website:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerManuals.aspx Select EM_385-1-1

1.18 FIRE PROTECTION DURING CONSTRUCTION

The Contractor is alerted to the requirements of FAR 52.236-12 "Cleaning Up and more specifically to the requirements for fire protection during construction spelled out in UFC 3-600-1 , EM 385-1-1 , and NFPA 241 Building Construction and Demolition Operations. This item must be covered in the submittal required under FAR 52.236-13 "Accident Prevention".

1.19 RED ZONE MEETING

Approximately 90 calendar days prior to anticipated construction completion date, the Contractor and the Government's project delivery team will conduct what is known as the Red Zone Meeting to discuss the close-out process, to schedule the events and review responsibilities for actions necessary to produce a timely physical, as well as fiscal, project close-out. The Red Zone meeting derives its name from the football term used to describe the team effort to move the ball the last 20 yards into the end zone. The close-out of a construction project sometimes can be equally as hard and most definitely requires the whole team's efforts.

1.20 VALUE ENGINEERING AFTER AWARD

a. In reference to FAR 52.248-3, "Value Engineering - Construction", the Government may refuse to entertain a "Value Engineering Change Proposal" (VECP) for those "performance oriented" aspects of the Solicitation documents which were addressed in the Contractor's accepted contract proposal and which were evaluated in competition with other offerors for award of this contract.

b. The Government may consider a VECP for those "prescriptive" aspects of the Solicitation documents, not addressed in the Contractor's accepted contract proposal or addressed but evaluated only for minimum conformance with the Solicitation requirements.

c. For purposes of this clause, the term "performance oriented" refers to those aspects of the design criteria or other contract requirements which allow the Offeror or Contractor certain latitude, choice of and flexibility to propose in its accepted contract offer a choice of design, technical approach, design solution, construction approach or other approach to fulfill the contract requirements. Such requirements generally tend to be expressed in terms of functions to be performed, SECTION 01 14 00 Page 13 performance required or essential physical characteristics, without dictating a specific process or specific design solution for achieving the desired result.

d. In contrast, for purposes of this clause, the term "prescriptive" refers to those aspects of the design criteria or other Solicitation requirements wherein the Government expressed the design solution or other requirements in terms of specific materials, approaches, systems and/or processes to be used. Prescriptive aspects typically allow the Offerors little or no freedom in the choice of design approach, materials, fabrication techniques, methods of installation or other approach to fulfill the contract requirements.

1.21 FINAL CLEANING

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