W912LR24B0001 - Ammendment 0001.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

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

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

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

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

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this modification is to incorporate the follow ing changes:

1. Change the Bid Opening date to 22 March 2024.

2. Change the POC for questions from LTC De La Cruz to Maj Rolando Perez

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 25

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 29-Feb-2024

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

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

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street, County, State and Zip Code) X W912LR24B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Jan-2024

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

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

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

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

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

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

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

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

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

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

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

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

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

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

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

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

20-Feb-2024

CODE

USPFO PR PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

USAG BLDG 541 BORINQUENEER ST

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4068

W912LR 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W912LR24B0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

The Table of Contents has changed from:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00 00 10 – TABLE OF CONTENTS, NOTES

SECTION 00 21 00 – INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00 30 00 – AVAILABLE INFORMATION

SECTION 00 45 00 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 – CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

SECTION 00 73 00 – SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

SECTION 01 00 00 – DIVISION 01 – GENEARL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – Specifications Volume 1 of 2 PN: # 431850 dated 2 June 2023 ATTACHMENT 2 – Specifications Volume 2 of 2 PN: # 431850 dated 2 June 2023 ATTACHMENT 3 – Environmental Considerations Pre Legal Cosult ATTACHMENT 4 – Environmental Assessment signed 26 February 2021 ATTACHMENT 5 – Environmental Assessment Master Plan ATTACHMENT 6 – Technical Drawings Volume dated 2 June 2023 ATTACHMENT 7 – Municipality of Salinas letter dated 18 August 2021 - Construction excise tax information.

to:

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Mar-2024 03:00 PM to 22-Mar-

2024 03:00 PM.

The Issued By organization has changed from

USPFO PR PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

USAG BLDG 541 BORINQUENEER ST

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4068

to

USPFO FOR PUERTO RICO

BLDG 540 / BORINQUENEER ST

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4069

The 'issued by' organization has changed from

USPFO FOR PUERTO RICO

BLDG 540 P & C DIV/ BORINQUENEER ST

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4069

to

USPFO PR PURCHASING & CONTRACTING

USAG BLDG 541 BORINQUENEER ST

FORT BUCHANAN PR 00934-4068

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project: The Puerto Rico Army National Guard (PRARNG) plans to Construct a New Engineer/Housing Maintenance Shop (EHMS) operated by the Department of Public Works (DPW) at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC), Salinas, PR 00751. The project will consist in the construction of a new 21,117 Square Foot (SF) facility that will support repair of buildings, roads, grounds, and utility systems. The facility will consist of an administration area and shops for the facilities maintenance, roads, and grounds of CSJTC.

Building circulation and building mechanical, electrical, telecommunications and general support spaces to include a unisex toilet are also part of the facility. Site supporting facilities include site preparation, fine grading and seeding, storm water/storm drainage management measures, rigid and flexible pavements, curbing, sidewalks, exterior fire protection, emergency generator hook-ups, utilities, and physical security (AT/FP) measures.The construction must comply with a Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Construciton at the Silver level and must contemplate the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W912LR-24-B-0001 entitled Construction of Engineer Housing Maintenance Shop, Project Number 431850, at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC), Salinas, PR.

2.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

2.3. This Solicitation is 100% Set Aside for Small Business.

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 30 January 2024 at 9:00am AST (-4:00 San Juan, PR) for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Building 763 (TAG Conference Room) located at Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC), Salinas, Puerto Rico. The mandatory site visit will be held following the conference.

3.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to MAJ Rolando Perez at: rolando.perez.9@us.af.mil and SGT Jose A Ramirez Alvarado at: jose.a.ramirezalvarado.mil@army.mil Please provide the following:

i Firm Name and Telephone Number

ii. Visitor’s Name

iii. Drivers License #

iv. Citizenship

3.3. This information must be provided in advance, 5 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Physical Security Officer who will authorize your entrance to the site.

3.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

3.5. Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

3.6. A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at www.SAM.gov.

The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses shown below.

Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W912LR-24-B-0001

Email: rolando.perez.9@us.af.mil and and SGT Jose A Ramirez Alvarado at: jose.a.ramirezalvarado.mil@army.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________ From: ______________________________ Company Name: ________________________________ Address:_____________________________________________________________________________ Phone Number: _____________________________ Email address: ________________________________________________________________________ Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

4.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

4.3. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the fifth working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS EARLY IN

THIS PROCESS.

4.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on SAM.gov at https://www.SAM.gov.

4.5. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids.

4.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through DLA. See complete instructions on SAM.gov. SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with SAM.gov before accessing the system.

4.7. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to https://www.SAM.gov for electronic downloading. This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

5.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at Building 540, Borinqeneer Street, Fort Buchanan, PR 00934. The repository box is positioned inside the building in the lobby area near the front desk.

Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening of bids.

5.2. All bids must be stamped at the moment of received by contracting personnel only prior to depositing bid package into repository box. Access to the repository box will only be allowed on normal working days (excluding weekends and federal holidays) from 7:30am AST through 3:30pm AST.

5.3. Bidders are cautioned that they may be required to sign-in and obtain a visitor’s pass to enter the facility and should allow time to accomplish this. See instructions for obtaining access to the facilities in the Site Visit instruction. Follow the same instruction for obtaining entry to hand carry bid. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304.

5.4. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 at the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Museum, C. Esteves, San Juan, PR 00901. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION: Construction Wage Rates applicable to this project are PR20230001 dated 5 January 2024 as shown in Section 007300. The Wage Determination will be revised as applicable to ensure the most current wage rate is incorporated in this solicitation.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. CLAUSES: Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS: In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

10. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS: To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

11. BID SUBMISSION:

Hand Carried Bids and Mailed in Bids, are the ONLY allowed methods for qualifying for the Public Bid Opening.

Bid Submissions on a formatted disk will also be required as part of the bid package. A formatted disk with your bid submission is required. Formatted disk bid documents will not be assessed by the Government until after Public Bid Opening has occurred. Files on the formatted disk are for Electronic Records keeping only.

NOTE: If mailing in Bid, please allow for adequate days for delivery so Bid will make it to the United States Property and Fiscal Office for Puerto Rico (USPFO-PR) Purchasing & Contracting (P&C) Division, Fort Buchanan, PR before Bid closing time. Mail Bid to MAJ Rolando Perez at the address listed below. Mailed in Bids that are past the 3:00 P.M. Bid Opening time may not be considered for opening.

BIDS ARE TO BE RECIEVED NO LATER THAN THE DATE LISTED IN BLOCK 13 OF THE SF 1442.

Bid Package - Address to:

Rolando Perez USPFO-PR / P&C Division Borinqueneer Street, Bldg 540 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 (For Solicitation W912LR-24-B-0001)

11.2. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.214-12, Preparation of Bids, bid package must be completed and mailed to the USPFO-PR P&C Divion at Fort Buchanan or hand carried to the identified repository box at San Juan prior to the time set for bid closing in paragraph 13A of the Standard Form 1442. Bid submission in any other manner WILL NOT be accepted.

11.3. By submission of its bid, the offeror agrees to all solicitation requirements, including terms and conditions, representations and certifications, and technical requirements. Failure to meet a requirement may result in an offer being determined unacceptable.

11.4. The formatted disk bid package shall include the following four separate attachments:

a. Attachment 1: Standard Form 1442 with BLOCKS 14-20 completed.

b. Attachment 2: Bid Guarantee in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee.

c. Attachment 3: Provisions filled-in with required information. 52.204-8, 52.209-7, 52.222-22, 52.223-3.

d. Attachment 4: Reps and Certs

11.5. Disk Formats:

a. The subject line of the formatted disk package shall include the bid number and offeror’s name in the following format: W912LR-23-B-0001: OFFEROR’S NAME. If multiple disks are required to be submitted, indicate in the subject line that multiple emails will be received using the following format: (Disk 1 of 3), (Disk 2 of 3), (Disk 3 of 3). The following is a sample subject line:

SUBJECT: W912LR-23-B-0001 COMPANY XYZ (Disk 2 of 3).

b. The formatted disk shall list the following information:

i. Address of the office specified in Block 7 of the solicitation.

ii. Time and Date specified in for receipt of bid.

iii. Solicitation Number

iv. Name and address of bidder

c. Each complete bid in response to this solicitation must be submitted individually/separately and must be properly identified. USPFO-PR P&C Division, will not be responsible for electronic responses that are not submitted correctly and/or are improperly identified. If you submit an offer under an incorrect solicitation number, your offer may not be considered.

d. Files must be readable using Microsoft Office Word 2013 (or lower) or Adobe PDF (set to minimum 200 dots per inch).

e. DO NOT submit attachments in .ZIP files. Any bid package, or portion thereof, submitted as a .ZIP file will be

REJECTED.

f. Do not password protect disks or disk files.

g. To avoid rejection of an offer, vendors must make every effort to ensure their formatted disk submission is virus free. Submissions, or portions thereof, which the automatic system detects the presence of a virus, or which are otherwise unreadable, will be treated as “unreadable” pursuant to FAR 14.406, Receipt of an Unreadable Electronic Bid, and be handled accordingly for the supplied formatted disk(s).

h. Offerors are required to ensure adequate time for Government receipt of the bid submission by the bid closing time.

PLEASE NOTE: 3:00 PM AST IS THE OFFICIAL PUBLIC BID OPENING TIME. Synopsis days and times are only tentative, and should not be considered as actual. All dates are subject to change, and changes shall be posted to SAM via solicitation amendment(s). All bids are to be deposited in the bid repository box no later than the date listed in the Standard Form 1442 Block 13A.

LATE BIDS. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304 and in accordance with clause 52.214-7. Please refer to these Clauses and Provisions for information on what the government will determine as a late bid.

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The following have been modified:

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

DIV 01 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1. PERFORMANCE OF WORK

Furnish all materials, labor, plant, tools, equipment and supervision necessary to perform work in accordance with statement of work, project drawings, project specifications, and all other applicable contract documents.

1.2. REGULATIONS AND APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS

The Contractor shall identify and comply with all applicable federal, state, and local statutes; DoD instructions, manuals, handbooks, regulations, guidance, and policy letters including but not limited to the most recent version of; International Building Code (IBC); Unified Facility Criteria (UFC);

Uniform Plumbing Code (UPC); Uniform Mechanical Code (UMC) National Fire Protection Association (NFPA); National Electrical Code (NEC); American Concrete Institute building code (ACI 318); AISC Steel Construction Manual; Adoption of Architectural Barriers Act (ABA) Guidelines for Accessibility; Specifications included with this solicitation; and including all changes and amendments in effect on the date of issuance of this contract. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to identify and comply with all applicable requirements.

1.3. DUTY HOURS

1.3.1. Normal Business Hours

The Contractor shall provide services on Normal Business Hours from 0730 to 1600, Monday through Friday, excluding holidays or when the Government facility/installation is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility/installation closings. Access to work sites will be restricted to these hours and days unless approved otherwise by the Contracting Officer.

Unscheduled gate closures by the Security Police may occur at any time causing all personnel entering or exiting a closed installation to experience a delay. This cannot be predicted or prevented.

Contractors are not compensated for unexpected closures or delays.

1.3.2. Outside Normal Business Hours

Contractors may request to work outside of Normal Business Hours. Requests shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer and COR, in writing via email, at least three (3) working days prior to each period of work scheduled outside Normal Working Hours. Approval to work outside Normal Working Hours is at the Contracting Officer's discretion. Disapproval of a request to work outside of Normal Working Hours cannot be used by contractor as grounds for an alleged government delay.

1.3.3. Government Holidays

New Year’s Day 1 January Martin Luther King’s Birthday Third Monday of January President’s Day Third Monday of February Memorial Day Last Monday of May Juneteenth 19 June Independence Day 4 July Labor Day First Monday in September Columbus Day Second Monday in October Veteran’s Day 11 November Thanksgiving Day Fourth Thursday in November Christmas Day 25 December

Holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed on the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday. Contractor will not work on a government holiday without approval of the Contracting Officer.

1.4. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

1.4.1. Contact Information

Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number at which the contractor or his representative may be contacted at any time during regular working hours and an emergency number at which the contractor may be contacted in situations requiring immediate attention.

1.4.2. Supervision

The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor employees performing services under this contract; such employees shall be accountable not to the Government, but solely to the contractor, who in turn is responsible to the Government.

1.4.3. Registration and Licensure

All work performed for or on the DOD Installations that requires a state or local license or registration for that trade in nearby cities or areas, shall be required. The work shall be accomplished by or under the direct supervision or direction of said licensed or registered individual. Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining all required licensure and permits at no additional cost to the government. All items of work shall be done by craftsmen or tradesmen skilled in the particular task or activity to which they are assigned. The Contracting Officer may, in writing, require the contractor to remove from the job site, any employee the Contracting Officer deems incompetent, careless or otherwise objectionable.

1.4.4. Superintendent

During all demolition or construction activities, contractor shall ensure all work is performed under the direct supervision of a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the contractor. Satisfactory shall be considered as a person with at least 10 years of construction experience on similar projects and shall have an OSHA 10 training certificate. If an assigned superintendent is deemed unsatisfactory due to experience or competency by the Contracting Officer, the contractor shall replace said individual within three (3) business days at no additional cost to the government. Contractor shall submit name(s) of Superintendent to Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) prior to issuance of NTP. The Superintendent shall have the authority to make in the field decisions (to be approved by COR), which may arise in dayto-day operations without delay that does not affect cost or scope of project.

1.4.5. Illegal Drugs and Personal Weapons

Illegal drugs and personal weapons are prohibited at any time on any DOD Installation. If illegal drugs and/or personal weapons are found in employees possession on DOD Installation, that individual will be reported to the Provost Marshall’s Office (PMO), their access pass will be revoked, and they will be escorted off of the installation.

State issued concealed weapons permits do not apply on Federal installations.

1.5. INSTALLATION ENTRANCE AND DRIVING POLICIES

The Main Gate is located at Intersection of State Road 154 & Road 1, Salinas, PR 00751. This gate operates 24/7.

Vehicles operated by contractor personnel are subject to search pursuant to applicable regulations.

Any moving violation of any applicable motor vehicle regulation may result in the termination of the contractor employee’s installation driving privileges.

The contractor’s employees shall become familiar with and obey the regulations of the installation;

including fire, traffic, safety and security regulations while on the installation. Contractor employees should only enter restricted areas when required to do so and only upon prior approval.

All contractor employees shall carry proper identification with them at all times. The contractor shall ensure compliance with all regulations and orders of the installation which may affect performance.

Parking of contractor vehicles shall be restricted to the contractor’s designed on-site area or the work area. The company name shall be prominently displayed on all construction vehicles parked on the jobsite.

1.6. SALVAGE MATERIAL AND EQUIPMENT

Items indicated in the contract to be salvaged shall remain the property of the Government. The salvaged property shall be segregated, itemized, delivered, and off-loaded at the Government designated storage area. Contractor shall be responsible for storage and protection of salvaged materials and equipment until disposition by the Contracting Officer.

1.7. UNAUTHORIZED RECONNAISSANCE

The Contractor shall inform all personnel working under his/her jurisdiction (including subcontractor and visiting supplier personnel) that access to areas outside of the immediate work area (excluding on eating establishments, direct haul and access routes, Facility Engineering offices, and points of supply and storage) is prohibited. Circulation of said personnel shall be limited to official business only.

Persons engaged in unauthorized reconnaissance of other Contractor's or Government activity shall be referred to the Contracting Officer for disposition.

1.8. PRECONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.8.1. Submit requests to Work Non-Duty Hours

The contractor shall submit requests to work non-duty hours five (5) working days in advance of the anticipated work to the COR and include in the progress schedule.

1.8.2. Utility Outage Request

Coordinate all utility outages through the COR. Included are electric power, water, chilled water, heating water, natural gas, telephone, fiber, and sewer services. The contractor shall submit a Utility Outage Request five (5) working days in advance of the anticipated work to the COR and include in the progress schedule.

Coordinate all work to ensure that the outage will be of minimum duration. If the Government cancels an approved scheduled utility outage, the Contractor will reschedule another outage at least 24 hours in advance and will not claim for equitable adjustment or increased costs of performance as a result of any unforeseen cancellation. Once a utility outage is arranged and work starts, continue working until the utility is restored.

If it becomes necessary to interrupt work activities in buildings and/or areas for construction purposes, permission to do so must be requested in writing to the Contracting Officer 5 working days prior to commencing work on the planned interruption and shall be subject to Civil Engineering approval.

Written requests for street closing shall be submitted for approval of the Civil Engineer 5 working days prior to closing the street.

Any temporary construction for facilities used by the contractor for preventing interruption of normal work activity or loss of utility services shall be subject to Contracting Officer’s approval.

1.8.3. Site Visit

Offeror’s attendance at walk-through (site visit) is considered vital to preparation of competitive and cost-effective offers, and to understanding the total results desired by the Government.

Failure to attend walk-through may not be used as an excuse for omission or miscalculation in offers.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the complete coordination and proper relation of the work of all trades. Reference Contract Clauses FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work” and FAR 52.236-8, “Other Contracts”.

No allowances or extra construction on behalf of any Contractor will be permitted subsequently by reason of error or oversight on the part of the sub-contractor, or on account of interferences by the activities of the owner or others. Reference Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, “Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work”.

The Contractor is responsible for reporting to the Contracting Officer any discrepancies that may affect performance of the work represented by contract drawings and specifications. Reference Contract Clause DFARS 252.236-7001 “Contract Drawings, Maps, and Specifications”.

The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer in writing of any discrepancies.

1.9. STORAGE AND PROTECTION OF CONTRACTOR PROPERTY

The Government is not responsible for lost or stolen property. Contractor shall secure all property during lunch and at close of work daily. All items shall be stored in the area indicated in the contract documents.

At work completion, clean the work area. This area must be free of any materials, trash or debris before receipt of final payment. Any structure, fixtures, landscaping or other existing feature on the installation to remain that is damaged by the Contractor shall be returned to the existing condition prior to the start of the contract.

1.10. FINAL INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

1.10.1. The COR shall certify performance and final completion of this contract.

1.10.2. The Contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any failure to conform, or any defect. In addition, the contractor shall remedy at the Contractor’s expense any damage to Government-owned or controlled real or personal property, when that damage is the result of (1) The Contractor’s failure to conform to contract requirements; (2) Any defect of equipment, material or workmanship; or (3) Contractor negligence.

1.10.3. The final inspection report shall: (1) certify that all items of the design have been implemented and that the construction is complete, and (2) include a record of “signed and sealed” as-built drawings and specifications verifying that all development standards have been met. At the final inspection, the Contractor shall present a completed DD Form 1354, Transfer and Acceptance of Real Property to the COR for signature and acceptance. Upon completion of the Final Inspection the Government shall take over ownership of the project.

1.10.4. Incomplete work will not be accepted for final inspection. The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's Representative reserves the right to cancel an inspection for an unreasonable number of deficiencies or if a major entity of work remains incomplete. Request inspections 5 days in advance.

1.11. QUALITY CONTROL

1.11.1. The contractor shall be required to institute a comprehensive Quality Control Program in order to insure that all materials and workmanship are in strict accordance with the provisions of the specifications, codes, and drawings to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services.

1.11.2. The Contractor shall maintain adequate Quality Control capabilities regardless of the volume of workload. The Contractor shall provide a Quality Control Plan (QCP) that describes the Contractor’s quality control program(s)/process (es). This plan should be broad enough to address all aspects of quality control, including responsibility for surveillance of work by subcontractors and in-house quality control inspectors. Separate payment will not be made for providing and maintaining an effective QC program, and all costs associated therewith shall be included in the applicable unit prices or lump-sum prices.

1.11.3. The plan shall detail the process for acceptance, rejection, documentation and resolution of deficiencies for work performed (by in-house work force or subcontractors), corrective action to identify poor performance (by any work staff), and the plan to interface with Government inspectors. This plan shall become a compliance document upon contract award. This plan shall remain in effect for the life of the contract. The government reserves the right to request any necessary changes to the QCP during the life of the contract.

1.11.4. This project is commercial grade and only new commercial type equipment and fixtures shall be accepted. Contractor shall identify an individual within his organization at the site of the work who shall be responsible for overall management of the QCP and have authority to act in all QC matters for the Contractor. This individual shall be on site at all times during construction and shall have at least three (3) years of construction experience on similar types of work.

1.11.5. The contractor bears full responsibility for quality control in all aspects of projects.

1.11.6. Within 15 days after of contract award, and prior to commencement of work on the first delivery order issued, the contractor shall submit a Contract Quality Control Plan (QCP) acceptable to the government. This QCP shall address all phases of the Contractor’s construction process to ensure all components of work meet required standards.

1.11.7. The QCP specifically and exclusively relates to the acceptable completion of work and subsequent government inspections and approvals. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide, inspect, and document the level of quality that has been established by the minimum standards of the Statement of Work (SOW).

1.11.8. Daily checks shall be performed to assure continuing compliance with contract requirements, including control testing, until completion of the particular feature of work. The checks shall be made a matter of record in the QC documentation and shall document specific results of inspections for all features of work for the day or shift. Daily reports shall be submitted within 2 business days of the work. Final follow-up checks shall be conducted and all deficiencies corrected prior to the start of additional features of work that will be affected by the deficient work. The Contractor shall not build upon or conceal non-conforming work.

1.11.9. The contractor agrees to attend any pre-construction conference convened by the KO in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulations 36-522. The KO, COR, and other Government personnel, as appropriate, will meet weekly with the contractor to review the contactor’s performance. At these meetings, the Contacting Officer will apprise the contractor of how the Government views the contractor’s performance and the contractor shall apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. The contractor shall resolve outstanding issues raised by the Government. Contractor attendance at these meetings shall be at no additional cost to the Government; Project Manager and Site Superintendent attendance is required. Prior to specific work elements of a project, the contractor shall confer with the COR and agree on a sequence of procedures and means of access to premise and buildings; space for storage of materials and equipment; delivery of materials and use of approaches, use of corridors, stairways and similar means of passage.

1.11.10. Contractor shall electronically distribute the weekly meeting agenda to the Contracting Officer and the COR at least one day prior to the meeting. The Contractor shall electronically distribute the weekly meeting minutes to the Contracting Officer and COR within seven days of the meeting. The Government will respond with items they disagree with within three workdays. The disagreed on items from the weekly meeting minutes shall be responded in writing listing the basis for disagreement.

2. SAFETY

2.1. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

2.1.1. The Government is not liable for any injury incurred by contractor, contractor personnel or other persons while they are on site. Contractor shall take full responsibility for the safety of all personnel within the project site. In the event of a job-related accident, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR and Contracting Officer and prepare a Report of Accident (DA Form 285 or equivalent).

Any damage to Government property shall also be reported.

2.1.2. In case of an emergency, contractor shall dial 911 then alert COR and/or KO.

2.1.3. Within fifteen (15) days of contract award the contractor shall furnish a Master Safety Plan to the KO and COR as a submittal. Contractor shall brief all employees on proper safety and accident reporting. Contractor shall provide all occupational health services to his employees. Contractor employees shall be instructed to notify the contractor’s project manager of potential or existing occupational health hazards that require attention.

2.1.4. Contractor shall at all times during the life term of this contract, maintain, keep current, and make available upon request by the Contracting Officer, a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) that list all items currently being stored by the Contractor or his/her sub-contractor on this installation, that includes but not necessary limited to any Ozone Depleting Chemicals, any items that are listed as being a hazard, any paint, and/or chemicals of any nature.

2.1.5. Contractor and their employees are subject to no-notice inspections by the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) Programs and Department of Labor inspectors. Contractor and their employees shall comply with applicable guidance set forth by law. Refer to FAR clause 52.236- 13.

2.2. SITE CONTROL

Contractor shall provide positive control of all construction sites and shall cordon off construction areas to promote safety. Activities in the vicinity of this project will be kept in full operation during construction.

Contractor shall ensure all individuals entering construction site are wearing appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Contractor shall direct any individuals accessing construction site without PPE to leave site immediately. Contractor shall report names of any individuals refusing to leave site to Contracting Officer and the Project Manager.

The contractor shall perform a jobsite cleanup each day and remove all debris and refuse from the site. Unoccupied areas to be broom swept daily. Occupied areas shall be kept free of dust and debris at all times. It is the contractor’s responsibility to ensure that where EPA, state or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials that they shall be strictlyadhered to.

All protective coatings, except lacquers, shall be removed from finish surfaces and the finish surfaces shall be washed and cleaned. Contractor shall be held responsible for all damaged materials, and at completion, shall replace, at his own expense, all such damaged materials.

The hauling and disposal of excess fill material including rock, gravel, sod, broken concrete or asphalt, plaster, etc., shall be the responsibility of the contractor. Disposal shall be in accordance with applicable state and local regulations.

2.3. TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES

The contractor shall comply with the recommendations contained in Part 6 of the U. S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration’s “Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices”, 2003 edition with Revision 2 available at http://mutcd.fhwa.dot.gov/) to ensure proper warnings to motorists and adequate traffic control. The contractor shall provide all warning lights, barricades and other traffic control devices and signs as required.

2.4. FIRE PREVENTION

Comply with fire prevention practices as set forth by the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and other recognized fire prevention agencies. Welding/Burn Permits and Welders Certifications are required whenever the use of a torch or flame for welding or cutting is required.

3. POLLUTION ABATEMENT

3.1. All work shall be performed in a manner minimizing pollution of air, water and land as required.

3.2. Transporting materials to or from the site shall be accomplished in a manner preventing materials or particles from becoming airborne. Earth materials shall be wetted or otherwise protected. Gravel, sand and concrete shall be contained within vehicles to prevent spillage. Tarpaulins must be fastened over load before entering surrounding streets. Removal of any materials dropped or blown off vehicles shall be the responsibility of the contractor.

3.3. Burning of any material is strictly prohibited.

3.4. Stream beds, lakes, drainage ways, sanitary and storm sewers, etc., shall not be polluted by fuels, oils, bitumen, acids or other harmful materials. Grading shall be accomplished to prevent surface drainage from the construction site containing harmful amounts of sediment from draining onto adjacent areas.

3.5. Flushing of concrete trucks is restricted to the location specifically designed for this purpose by the Contracting Officer’s Representative.

3.6. Excess mortar, plaster or drywall materials shall not be disposed of on Government property.

Water utilized for plastering or drywall equipment shall be disposed of in accordance with the instructions of the COR, and under no circumstances shall water be disposed of in areas which are planted or scheduled to be planted.

4. SITE SPECIFIC REQUIREMENT

4.1. UTILITY SERVICES

Phones, computers, and internet connections will not be provided. The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge where existing outlets are available. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense in accordance with the clause entitled “Availability and Use of Utility Services” (FAR Clause 52.236-14). The following utilities will be available: Electricity and Water. The contractor shall instruct employees in utilities conservation practices. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which include turning off the water faucets or valves after using the required amount.

4.2. SMOKING FACILITIES

Contractors shall use designated smoking areas only.

4.3. MATERIAL HANDLING

The contractor shall coordinate with suppliers and shippers to ensure that incoming materials are properly identified with the contractor’s name, contract number and project title. The contractor shall designate an authorized individual to be available to receive shipment.

4.4. TRANSPORTATION OF CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT/DEBRIS

Carts of equipment/debris shall be taken through the tunnel if needed to transport between one side of the building and the other. Contractor shall not roll anything on the terrazzo floor.

5. ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

5.1. HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

The Contractor shall establish hazardous material (HM) storage and distribution system when HM is to be used. All HM required to support the contract shall be reported to the COR who will in turn notify applicable personnel. The COR will verify that the HM identified is the only HM in use on the job site.

a. HM storage shall comply with all federal, state, and local environmental regulations.

Materials issued shall be tracked for quantities used. Where there is a conflict between applicable regulations, the most stringent shall apply.

b. Unused materials shall be inventoried and removed from the installation prior to close out of the contract or expiration date of the HM.

c. Reports of materials delivered, used and removed from the installation shall be submitted to the KO monthly and prior to contract closeout.

Contractor shall provide a list of each material and quantity of material for all proposed HM.

Contractor shall submit an MSDS for each item on the list. HM shall be construed to mean any item that is a health hazard or physical hazard as defined in 29 CFR, 1910.1200(c) or as defined by DOT regulations under 49 CFR.

Contractor shall dispose of all HM per applicable regulations including regulations set forth by the EPA under 40 CFR.

Any material suspected of being hazardous that is encountered during performance of a project shall immediately be brought to the attention of the Contracting Officer, at which time a determination will be made as to whether hazardous material testing shall be performed. If the Contracting Officer directs the Contractor to perform tests, and/or the material is found to be of a hazardous nature requiring additional protective measures, a task order modification may be required, subject to equitable adjustment under the terms of the contract.

Unless specifically approved by the COR or required by the contract, the Contractor shall not incorporate into the work any materials containing asbestos or any material known by the industry to be hazardous to the health of building construction workers, maintenance workers, or occupants.

If the Contractor becomes aware that a material required by the contract contains asbestos or other hazardous materials, he shall notify the KO and the COR immediately and shall take no further steps to acquire or install any such material without first obtaining COR approval.

It is the Contractor’s responsibility to insure that where EPA, DEQ or other such regulations control the removal, handling, installation or disposal of materials, they shall be strictly adhered to whether or not specifically referenced in the construction documents.

Contractor shall provide a list of all chemical materials to be used on the project to the COR using 5 days prior to use.

Contractor shall provide Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) to the COR 5 days prior to beginning construction.

5.2. HAZARDOUS MATERIAL SPILLS

The contractor is responsible for all costs incurred for clean-up, sampling analyses, and disposal of spill debris as a result of contractor’s actions. Contractor shall report all spills to the FMO. If appropriate, cost incurred for clean-up by the FMO for contractor’s actions will be reimbursed to the FMO by the contractor.

5.3. ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

5.3.1. In performing work under this contract, the contractor shall comply with all applicable Federal, State, Local and Army environmental regulations and their supplements. These regulations take precedence if they conflict with the Statement of Work.

5.3.2. Solid, Liquid, and Gaseous Contaminants: The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of all solid, liquid, and gaseous contaminants including asbestos in accordance with all applicable Federal, State, and Local codes and regulations, as described elsewhere herein.

5.3.3. Management of Liquid Wastes: The contractor shall not dispose of any waste or residual material on the ground or in any storm sewer or drainage system. This includes but is not limited to paints, coatings, solvents, petroleum products, etc. Waste material for disposal shall be disposed of in accordance with Federal and State waste regulations and with local base policies.

5.4. ENERGY POLICIES AND CONSERVATION ACT

The contractor shall comply with the mandatory standards and policies relating to energy efficiency contained in the State Energy Conservation Plan issued in compliance with the Energy Policy and Conservation Act (Public Law 94-165).

5.5. ENVIRONMENTAL LAWS AND REGULATIONS

5.5.1. Contractor agrees to comply with all applicable Environmental Federal and State laws and regulations, standards, orders or requirements, Executive Order 11739, and Environmental Protection Agency regulations (40 CFR, Part 15), which prohibit the use under nonexempt Federal contracts, grants or loans, of facilities included on the EPA List for Violating Facilities. Contractor shall obtain all required applicable permits.

5.5.2. The use of materials that have been identified by Governmental agencies as being hazardous or creatingpotentially hazardous conditions shall not be allowed on any project. Specifically, products containing lead, asbestos, polychlorinated biphenyl (PCB), and Ozone depleting chemicals are prohibited.