W912LR26BA0020004 SF 30 - Amendment 04 20260617.pdf

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

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

Offers 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 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication 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 letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication 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 NUMBER AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

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

NUMBER IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation data, 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.)

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

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

Previous edition unusable STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT 1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NUMBER 3. EFFECTIVE DATE 4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUISITION NUMBER 5. PROJECT NUMBER (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (Number, street, county, State and ZIP Code) (X) 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NUMBER

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NUMBER

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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

SECTION 00 10 00 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

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

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00 70 00 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00 73 00 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01 00 00 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 01 - Addendum 1 DRAWINGS C-121 to C-122 Dated 17 June 2026

(Note: Addendum 1 to Attachment 01 replaces only sheets C-121 to C-122)

ATTACHMENT 02 - Addendum 1 PRARNG EHMS Camp Santiago SPECIFICATIONS 100% Bid Final 17 June 2026

ATTACHMENT 03 - Addendum 1 PRARNG EHMS Camp Santiago FURNITURE FIXTURES AND EQUIPMENT Bid Final 17 June 2026

ATTACHMENT 04 - Asbestos Reports Existing Facility

ATTACHMENT 05 - Lead Based Paint Inspection Existing Facility

ATTACHMENT 06 - Environmental Considerations

W912LR26BA0020004

ATTACHMENT 07 - PR EA Master Plan FONSI

ATTACHMENT 08 - PRARNG Master Plan EA

ATTACHMENT 09 - Municipality of Salinas Construction Tax Exemption for Project

ATTACHMENT 10 - Geotechnical Report

ATTACHMENT 11 - Site Pictures

ATTACHMENT 12 - Existing Utilities

ATTACHMENT 13 - LEED v4 for BDplusC New Construction

SECTION 00 10 00 NOTES

1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will NOT be accepted.

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://www.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00 10 00 Bid Schedule - all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date. In accordance with DoD Deviation 2020-O0016 and RFO 28.101-3, electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the "Offeror" portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 - 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102. One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: "BID No. W912LR26BA002", and the Name and Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

(h) Bidders shall submit their complete bid package within a single, securely sealed outer envelope or box. To satisfy the requirement for four (4) separate attachments as discussed in the Pre-Bid Conference, bidders shall organize the contents of the single sealed package into four distinct, individually tabbed sections or separate inner binders. The application or use of electronic signatures, section 00 10 00, paragraph 4(c), considers electronic signatures, mechanically applied, or printed dates as original signatures of date consistent with RFO FAR 28.101-3(c).

5. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility.

All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Products and Commercial Services, and paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) and 52.212-3(b) for the following categories:

(A) Small business;

(B) Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C) Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D) Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E) Historically underutilized business zone small business.

End of Section 00 10 00

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

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

1. DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The project includes all labor, materials, equipment and incidentals necessary to construct a 21,117 gross square feet Engineering Housing Maintenance Shop (EHMS) facility supporting the Department of Public Works for the maintenance and repair of buildings, roadways, grounds, and utility systems for Camp Santiago Joint Training Center (CSJTC) for PRARNG.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) entitled W912LR26BA0002 entitled Engineering Housing & Maintenance Shops (EHMS) Project Number 431850 at the Directorate of Public Works (DPW) Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, 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 set-aside 100% for small businesses.

3. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. Reference DFARS 252.236-7007.

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

4.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 27 May 2026 at 9:30 am local time for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at Building 1013, Leader's Club, Camp Santiago, Salinas PR. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

4.2. Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email the following information for all attendees to SSG Jose Ramirez, CPT Argenies Gonzalez, and Ms. Amanda Bogue at the following addresses: jose.ramirezalvarado.mil@army.mil, argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil, and amanda.m.bogue.civ@army.mil. The information requested below is required for installation vetting and access clearance at the place of the site visit:

Firm Name and Telephone Number

Visitor's Name and Social Security No.

Date of Birth

Drivers License

Citizenship

4.3. This information must be provided in advance, 7 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-bid conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

4.4. Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation's Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. If a pass is not provided, you will be asked to remain at the Visitor Control Center, Camp Santiago, until the Government Representative arrives to escort. 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.

4.5. 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.

4.6. 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.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

5.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact A-E or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W912LR26BA002 Email: argenies.e.gonzalezgarcia.mil@army.mil, and amanda.m.bogue.civ@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.)

5.2. 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.

5.3. The period for receipt for Requests for Information (RFI) closed on June 8, 2026 at 4:00pm. The Government will NOT receive anymore questions in regards this solicitation. The answers to questions will be provided in a subsequent amendment to the solicitation and posted in SAM.gov.

5.4. 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.

5.5. 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.

5.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (SAM.gov) system.

5.6.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to 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.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

6.1. Hand Carried Bids and Mailed in Bids are the ONLY allowed methods for qualifying for the Public Bid Opening. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and will be located at the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Museum, C. Esteves, San Juan, Puerto Rico 00901 on the date for bid opening. Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior the date and time set for opening of bids in Block 13 of the SF 1442. Hand carried bids may be presented to the bid opening officer at the location for bid opening provided the bid is presented and submitted prior to the time for opening of bids. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays or late arrivals may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid "late" in accordance with

RFO 14.301.

6.2 If Mailing in Bids, bidders must consider the time for mailing transit adequate days for delivery so the bid arrives to the United States Property and Fiscal Office for Puerto Rico (USPFO-PR), Purchasing & Contracting

Division, Fort Buchanan no later than 4:00 pm of the day prior to the date and time set for bid opening. Mailed in Bids that arrive after prescribed date and time for mailed in bids may not be considered for opening. Mailed in Bids are to be submitted to the following address:

BID PACKAGE - ADDRESS TO:

CONTRACTING OFFICER

USPFO PR/P&C Division Borinqueneer Street, Bldg. 540 Fort Buchanan, PR 00934 (For Solicitation W912LR26BA002)

6.3. The bid opening will occur immediate following the bid due date and time 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. 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 RFO 14.301.

6.4. 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.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

In accordance with 40 U.S.C. Section 3142, subchapter IV, the Wage Requirement (Construction), formerly known as Davis Bacon Act, only applies to public buildings and public works of the Federal Government or the District of Columbia within the geographic limits of the 50 States of the United States and the District of Columbia. The DBA does not apply to federal construction contracts in Guam, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands or other territories.

8. 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.

9. CLAUSES:

Clauses and provisions from the Revolutionary Federal Acquisition Regulation (RFO) 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.

10. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with RFO FAR Subpart 4.309, and Table 4-3, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

11. 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.

Section 01 00 00 - General Requirements

Miscellaneous text in this section has been modified to:

Division 01 - General Requirements

1. INSURANCE - MINIMUM AMOUNTS

1.1. Reference Contract Clause titled, "Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (RFO 52.228-5). Types and minimum amounts are as follows:

Type Amounts

Workme n's Com pensatio n

$100,000 (see paragraph 1.2, below)

Compre hensive General Liability

$500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury

Compre hensive

$200,000 per person and $500,000 per accident for bodily injury and $20,000 for property damage

Automo bile Liability

(If Applic able) Aircraft Public and Pas senger Liability

$200,000 per person and $500,000 per occurrence for bodily injury, other than passenger liability and $200,000 per occurrence for property damage; coverage for passenger liability bodily injury shall be at least $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats $200,000 multiplied by the number of seats or passengers, whichever is greater.

Builder's Risk Ins urance

Contractor shall procure and maintain Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) insurance on an "all-risk" basis for the full replacement cost value of the project

1.2. Except in states with exclusive or monopolistic funds that do not permit workers' compensation to be written by private carriers.

1.3. NOTE: Before commencing work under this contract, the Contractor shall certify to the Contracting Officer, in writing, that the required insurance has been obtained. The policies referenced in the certification (s) shall contain an endorsement to the effect that any cancellation or any material change adversely affecting the Government's interest shall not be effective (1) for such period as the laws of the state in which this contract is to be performed prescribe or (2) until 30 days after the insurer or the Contractor gives written notice to the Contracting Officer, whichever period is longer. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of proofs of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request. The Contractor shall maintain a copy of all subcontractors' proofs of required insurance and shall make copies available to the Contracting Officer upon request.

1.4. In accordance with FAR 52.236-7 (Permits and Responsibilities), the Contractor is responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until completion and acceptance of the entire work. Therefore, the Contractor shall procure and maintain Builder's Risk (Course of Construction) insurance on an "all-risk" basis for the full replacement cost value of the project. The Government provide Builder's Risk insurance WILL NOT or indemnify the Contractor for property loss or damage during construction.

2. RESERVED.

3. SCHEDULING

3.1. Normal base work hours for the Contractor will be between the hours of 7:00 AM through 4:30 PM, excluding Saturdays, Sundays, and Federal Holidays. If the Contractor desires to work during periods other than above, he must notify the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) five (5) working days in advance of his intention to work during other periods to allow assignment of additional inspection forces. When the COR determines that they are reasonably available, he may authorize the Contractor to perform work during periods other than normal duty hours/days. However, if inspectors are required to perform in excess of their normal duty hours/days solely for the benefit of the Contractor, the actual cost of the inspection, at overtime rates, will be charged to the Contractor and will be deducted from the final payment of the Contract amount.

3.1.1 : Work Outside Normal Base Hours Requests to work outside of normal hours must be submitted in writing to the COR a minimum of 2-weeks in advance. Approval is at the sole discretion of the Government. Should the request be approved, the Contractor shall be responsible for reimbursing the Government for all costs associated with inspector overtime, at the rates provided by the Contracting Officer.

3.2. The following Federal legal Holidays are observed by this base:

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

3.3. NOTE: Any of the above holidays falling on a Saturday will be observed the preceding Friday; holidays falling on a Sunday will be observed on the following Monday.

3.4. Prior to commencing work on the job initially, resumption of work after prolonged interruption (7 calendar days or more), commencement of any warranty work, and upon completion of warranty work, the contractor must notify the Contracting Officer (or the Contracting Officer's Representative). When relocating to new sites, returning to sites for follow-up work on a phased work plan, notification to the Contracting Officer's Representative is sufficient. Notification should be by personal contact; however, advance notification may be by telephone, or in writing, and should be accomplished sufficiently in advance to allow scheduling of inspection forces. The purpose of the above precautions is to ensure construction inspection and recording of work proceedings.

3.5. The organization of the specifications into divisions, sections, and articles, and the arrangement of the drawings shall not control the Contractor in dividing the work among subcontractors or in establishing the extent of the work to be performed by any trade.

4. INVOICING AND PAYMENT

4.1. Properly prepared invoices, bearing the contract number, shall be submitted electronically to the Contracting Office through the COR on the designated invoice forms provided at the pre-construction meeting PRIOR to uploading in Wide Area Workflow (WAWF) the DFAS paying system. This submission will be for review prior to submitting an electronic invoice through Wide Area Workflow (WAWF). See end of this Section for important information and codes needed.). Payment will be made by in accordance with RFO FAR clause 52.232-5 Fixed- Price Construction Contracts and RFO FAR clause 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, all payments will be made by electronic transfer of funds (EFT).

4.2. To meet compliance with RFO DFARS 252.232-7003, Electronic Submission of Payment Requests, you shall submit your request for payment (invoice) through WAWF. For more information on the WAWF system, including how to register, visit https://wawf.eb.mil. Payment will be made by paying office specified in the contract award in accordance with the clauses Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, RFO FAR 52.232-5, and Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts, RFO FAR 52.232-27.

4.3. The Government will make payment through WAWF upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Do not input invoice into WAWF until the pre-approval of invoice is received from the contracting officer. This will lessen the need for rejections in WAWF.

4.4. All requests for payments through WAWF must include a Subcontractor Payment Register (when applicable see RFO FAR 19.109(a)(1), 19.109(b)(1) and 19.109(e)(i)) pursuant to RFO FAR Clause 52.232-5 and a contractor's certification that reads as follows:

I hereby certify, to the best of my knowledge and belief that -

The amounts requested are only for performance in accordance with the specifications, terms and conditions of the contract; All payments due to subcontractors and suppliers from previous payments received under the contract have been made, and timely payments will be made from the proceeds of the payment covered by this certification, in accordance with subcontract agreements and requirements of Chapter 39 of Title 31, United States Code; This request for progress payments does not include any amounts which the prime contractor intends to withhold or retain from subcontractor or supplier in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract; and This certification is not to be construed as final acceptance of a subcontractor's performance.

4.5. The Government will make payment upon satisfactory completion of work AND receipt of a proper certification for payment. Payment may be withheld unless all contractual requirements, including but not limited to: Receipt of proper weekly payrolls IAW prevailing Wage Requirements and Small Business Subcontracting

Reports (when clause 52.219-9 is included), have been timely received. Payrolls shall indicate CLIN to which they are applicable.

4.6. A release of claims is required for all final payment requests and shall be submitted by the contractor with the final invoice (see clause RFO FAR 52.232-5(h)).

5. CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

5.1. The contracting office of the United States Property & Fiscal Office for Puerto Rico, Purchasing & Contracting Division (USPFO PR P&C) is the office having administrative jurisdiction over this contract for all matters. A list of the names and telephone numbers of the Government team comprising the contract administrator, Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), consultant, and point of contact at the project site will be provided at the post-award/pre-construction conference.

5.2. All correspondence shall be addressed to the Contracting Officer. A copy of all correspondence shall be furnished to the contracting officer's representative. Enclosures attached to or transmitted with the correspondence shall also be furnished with an original and one copy. Each letter shall reference the contract name, contract number, project number, and project title, and shall have only one subject. For tracking purposes, a sequential numbering system should be used for all correspondence.

6. PAPERLESS CONTRACTING

6.1. The National Guard is fully committed to the Federal Government's electronic commerce and paperless contracting initiatives. As such, it is anticipated that to the maximum extent possible to include but not limited to correspondence, modification distribution, etc., to include specifications and drawings, will be issued using electronic methods, i.e., electronic mail (e-mail). Contractors shall have and maintain capability to receive documents in this manner.

6.2. Additionally, it is anticipated that within the life of this contract, other electronic processes will be enacted.

These include, but are not limited to, electronic bidding/offers, change order proposals, and electronic invoicing.

When implemented by the Contracting Officer, contractors shall participate fully in any of these new requirements at no additional cost to the Government.

7. TELEPHONE COMMUNICATIONS SECURITY MONITORING

All communications with DOD organizations are subject to communications security (COMSEC) review.

Contractor personnel must be aware that telephone communications networks are continually subject to intercept by unfriendly intelligence organizations. The DOD has authorized the military departments to conduct COMSEC monitoring and recording of telephone calls originating from, or terminating at, DOD organizations. Therefore, civilian contractor personnel are advised that any time they place a call to, or receive a call from, a DOD organization, they are subject to COMSEC procedures. The contractor shall assume the responsibility for ensuring wide and frequent dissemination of the above information to all employees dealing with DOD information.

8. UTILITY SERVICES

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" (RFO FAR Clause 52.236-14). The following utilities will be available:

8.1. The Contracting Officer has determined that Government-operated utilities are adequate and will be furnished to the contractor without charge, contingent upon the contractor's strict adherence to the responsible use policies outlined in this section. Failure to adhere to these policies will result in charges as specified in paragraph 8.11. The contractor is responsible for installing temporary service outlets, as necessary, at its expense in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services.

8.2. The Government may provide access to existing utilities within the premises of the project site. The Government does not provide temporary connections. The contractor shall provide all labor, material, and equipment necessary to connect to the existing infrastructure.

8.3. The contractor shall make all necessary connections, including providing backflow-preventing devices on connections to domestic water lines, providing meters, providing transformers, and executing final disconnections. Under no circumstances will taps to base fire hydrants be allowed for obtaining domestic water.

8.4. The Government will not maintain these temporary connections. The contractor must provide and maintain all necessary temporary connections, distribution lines, meters, and meter bases required to measure the amount of each utility used for the purpose of monitoring and compliance with responsible use policies.

8.4.1. The contractor is required to provide a utility meter for each utility connection used for monitoring purposes. The contractor shall instruct all employees and subcontractors in utility conservation practices. Meters shall measure water consumption in cubic meters and electrical consumption in kilowatt-hours (kWh). All temporary electrical service shall comply with NFPA 70, Article 590.

8.5. Installation of temporary or portable standby generators to support commercial power in case of emergencies requires prior coordination and approval. The contractor shall complete temporary connections, utilities, meters, and fixtures and put them into use only after receiving inspection and approval from the Government.

8.6. The Directorate of Public Works (DPW), Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, is responsible for reviewing and inspecting these connections. The contractor shall coordinate with the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) in advance, but no later than five (5) business days prior to the intended date to put the temporary utilities and connections into use.

8.7. The contractor shall operate under conditions that preclude the waste of utilities, which includes, but is not limited to, turning off water faucets or valves immediately after use and eliminating unnecessary electrical loads during non-working hours.

8.8. The Government will conduct, either independently or jointly with the contractor, monthly inspections and meter readings to ensure compliance with the responsible use of utilities. Prior to the end of each month, the Government will review the meter readings to verify that consumption levels are commensurate with the current phase and scope of construction activities.

8.9. Before completion of the work and final acceptance by the Government, the contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer in writing ten (10) working days prior to final disconnection from utilities. The Government will take a final meter reading and observe the disconnection of the service and removal of the meters by the contractor. The contractor shall then remove all temporary distribution lines, meter bases, and associated equipment.

8.10. The availability of utilities is provided for the convenience of the Government and requires diligent monitoring and discipline to ensure they are used responsibly and in direct benefit of this project. Utilities are provided "as-is" without guarantees. The contractor is informed that intermittent outages or loss of utilities are beyond the Government's control. The contractor remains solely responsible for ensuring sufficient equipment and alternative utility sources are available so that satisfactory progress is not unreasonably delayed (e.g., providing portable generators or water trucks).

8.11. Enforcement of Responsible Use: Should the Government determine, based on meter readings and site observations, that utility consumption is excessive, wasteful, or disproportionate to the construction activities being performed, the Contracting Officer will issue a written warning to the contractor. If the excessive consumption is not corrected within ten (10) business days of the warning, the Government reserves the right to revoke the "without charge" provision and begin charging the contractor for all subsequent consumption at the rates outlined below.

8.11.1. Water Utilities Rate: When charged, water consumption will be billed by the Government at the following rates:

0 to 100 cubic meters at $5.34 per cubic meter

101 to 200 cubic meters at $6.12 per cubic meter

Over 200 cubic meters at $7.41 per cubic meter

8.11.2. Electrical Utilities Rate: When charged, electricity consumption will be billed by the Government at the rate of $0.297 per kWh.

8.12. The contractor shall pay all outstanding invoices for charged utilities (if applicable) prior to final payment.

Delays associated with utility disconnection due to irresponsible use, or delays caused by intermittent commercial outages, shall not constitute an excusable delay, as these events are not considered beyond the fault or negligence of the contractor under RFO FAR Clause 52.249-10(b), Default (Fixed-Price Construction).

9. PREPARATION OF MATERIAL APPROVAL SUBMITTALS

The contractor shall submit all materials and articles requiring approval, as required by the Material and Workmanship Clause, RFO FAR 52.236-5. Submittals shall be made using ENG Form 4026 or approved FORM.

Submittals shall be processed in accordance with the procedures in Section 01 33 00, Submittals. Submittals shall be given a distinct identification system by CLIN if multiple CLINs are applicable. Individual submittal documents shall not be comprised of items for more than one CLIN. Address for delivery of submittals will be provided at the post award/pre-construction conference. The contractor is reminded that an individual within the company who has authority to make the certification must sign the certification on the ENG Form 4026 or provided equivalent. The contractor is reminded that worked performed before approval of submittals is at contractor's risk and approval of submittals does not relieve the contractor from responsibility for any errors or omissions nor from the responsibility of compliance with contract plans and specifications (see RFO FAR 52.236- 21(h))

10. WORK PROGRESS AND PREPARATION OF PROGRESS SCHEDULES AND REPORTS

10.1. A weekly meeting may be held with the Contractor, COR and Contracting Officer (KO), if necessary, to discuss work progress, problems and potential change orders. The Contractor shall attend these meetings at no additional cost to the Government. Prior to beginning work on 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 premises 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.

10.1.1. In accordance with RFO FAR Clause 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts", the contractor shall within five days after work commences on the contract, or another period of time determined by the KO, prepare and submit to the KO for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing features of work.

10.1.1.1. A composite schedule for the overall contract shall also be provided. The schedule shall be on a National Guard Bureau (NGB) Contract Progress Schedule, ENG Form 93, or an approved computer-generated similar format. The work shall be scheduled so that, upon the start of construction, work progresses in a continuous and diligent manner.

10.1.1.2. A schedule which does not reflect steady and reasonable progress throughout the construction period will be rejected. Both the Contractor and the COR are required to provide monthly progress reports covering the period from notice to proceed through final inspection. Unless agreement cannot be made on the applicable percentage of progress a joint report will be submitted to the Contracting Officer.

10.1.1.3. These reports shall be submitted on the NGB Contract Progress Report form (for example, ENG Form 93 or AF Form 3065), or an approved computer-generated similar format. These reports shall track progress by CLIN, if contract contains multiple CLINs, multiple Contract Progress Reports (either AF Form 3064, ENG Form 93 or approved equivalent) will also be required for payment purposes.

10.1.1.4. In addition to the Project Schedule, the contractor shall include a Schedule of Values (Bill of Quantities) to allow the Government to assess invoices submitted to actual progress. Bonds (Payment and Performance) shall be listed first, with the other lines of the Schedule of Values correlating to the Construction Project Schedule. The contractor shall also include a line item for preparation of the DD1354 (see paragraph 33 - Real Property Data). Schedule of Values shall include the salient characteristics of the project, with each element assigned a percentage value in relation to the total project's firm fixed price. Contractor is advised not to divide the schedule of values in a way that may indicate an advanced payment or frontloading of high cost activities, and should match the actual cost of progress in relation to the project schedule.

10.2. Additionally, for projects exceeding $1M, the contractor shall provide a project plan in a commercially available network scheduling software that meets requirements of the specification to define work tasks and track progress. At least five days prior to work initiation, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer a copy of the plan that shall include definition of resources. No work may start until the Contracting Officer approves the plan in writing.

10.3. The Contractor shall prepare a work progress schedule required for completion of each of the various divisions of work. Updated plans and approved progress report showing work progress shall be provided monthly basis, unless otherwise indicated by the Contracting Officer. Schedules shall retain baseline as initially approved, and the baseline schedule shall be used as a comparison for deviations or delays. If there are possible deviations from the original plan, those must be noted and approved by the Contracting Officer before work changes are implemented. The schedule shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer, in the number of copies as directed. Reference Contract Clause RFO FAR 52.236-15, "Schedules for Construction Contracts". The reports contemplated by the clause herein titled "Schedules for Construction Contracts" shall be accomplished on and in accordance with instructions pertaining to National Guard Bureau (NGB) Contract Progress Schedule format, ENG Form 93, or an approved computer-generated similar format.

10.4. Integration of Option Items with Construction Schedule:

10.4.1. Maximum Option Validity: In accordance with Clause 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity - Separately Priced Line Item, the Government retains the unilateral right to exercise any Option Line Item no later than 120 calendar days after contract award. After 120 days have surpassed the option is null

. The Contractor's proposed pricing for all option items shall remain firm and void, and may not be exercised and valid for this entire period.

10.4.2. The 730-calendar-day performance period applies to the Base Bid work and all options exercised. The performance period for any awarded Optional Line Items shall run concurrently with the Base Bid performance period.

11. NOTICE OF COMPLETION OF CONSTRUCTION/PRE-FINAL AND FINAL INSPECTION

11.1. The contractor shall conduct a pre-final inspection in the presence of the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) prior to the date scheduled for Final Inspection. Any discrepancies noted shall be corrected prior to Final Inspection.

11.2. The contractor shall request scheduling of a final inspection in writing to the Contracting Officer at least five

(5) working days prior to the desired date or as otherwise negotiated with the Contracting Officer.

11.3. Personnel from the Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO), Engineering Division, the End User, the COR, and the Contracting Officer will perform the Final Inspection in the presence of the contractor, and any discrepancies noted shall be corrected within the time specified by the Contracting Officer.

11.4. Final Inspection shall not constitute acceptance of a project unless so stipulated by issuance of a separate acceptance notice.

11.5. The contractor is cautioned to ensure they have completed adequate Quality Control reviews prior to scheduling pre-final or final inspections. In the event the Contracting Officer finds that the project is not ready for the applicable inspection, (too many discrepancies) the contractor may be held liable for the costs of a repeat inspection. If the inspection involves A-E personnel these costs may include additional labor, travel and miscellaneous expenses.

12. DESIGNATION OF TECHNICAL REPRESENTATIVE

The Contracting Officer will appoint a qualified Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) for the purposes of technically administering the contract; however, all matters concerning this contract or any work ordered placed against this contract must first be approved by the Contracting Officer. This in no way authorizes anyone other than the Contracting Officer to commit the Government to changes in terms of the contract.

13. CONTRACTOR STAFF AND EMPLOYEES

13.1. Prior to commencing on-site construction, the contractor shall provide the Contracting Officer with a telephone number and email address 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.

13.2. 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.

13.3. Contractor's Employees. All work under this contract shall be performed in a skillful and workmanlike manner. 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.

14. CONTRACTOR OFFICE AND STORAGE

14.1. 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 job site.

14.2. Security of material storage areas on the job site shall be the responsibility of the contractor. The area shall be kept neat and orderly and free of debris.

14.3. The contractor is expected to maintain good housekeeping and maintenance of common areas within its designated project site. The project site shall be delimited by a perimeter to prevent unauthorized or accidental access to the project site. Contractor shall safeguard Government property, facilities, and areas (see RFO FAR 52.236-9, Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements).

15. RECORD DRAWINGS

During construction of a project and on the job site, the contractor shall maintain a completed record of all changes and corrections from the layout shown on the drawings, if applicable. The contractor shall enter such changes and corrections on contract or record drawings promptly and submit the "red line" drawings to the Contracting Officer upon completion of the project. The record drawings shall indicate all changes and corrections concerning the actual locations of all sub-surface utility lines. In order for the location of these lines and appurtenances to be determined in the event the surface opening or indictors become covered or obscured, the record drawings shall show, by offset dimensions to two permanently fixed surface features, the end of each run including each change in direction. Valves splice boxes, and similar appurtenances shall be located by dimensioning along the utility run from a reference point. The average depth below the surface of each run shall also be recorded. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of existing record drawings; it is the contractor's responsibility to verify all as-built conditions.

16. VERIFICATION OF DIMENSIONS

The contractor shall be responsible for the coordination and proper relation of all aspects of the work. He/she shall field verify all dimensions and advise the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies prior to proceeding with any phase of the work. Where exact locations are not given for the positioning of equipment and devices, they shall be positioned to permit easy access for maintenance and for removal and replacement of component parts.

17. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

17.1. The contractor shall comply with all security regulations imposed by the base/post commander and/or agency occupying the space where work is to be performed. Any necessary security clearances shall be obtained prior to commencement of work.

17.2. It is expected that new security requirements to satisfy contractor personal identification requirements in Homeland Security Presidential Directive (HSPD-12), ''Policy for a Common Identification Standard for Federal Employees and Contractors,'' and Federal Information Processing Standards Publication (FIPS PUB) Number 201, ''Personal Identity Verification (PIV) of Federal Employees and Contractors" are incorporated in the life of this contract. Contractor shall comply with all requirements, at no additional cost to the Government.

17.3. The contractor shall ensure that all parts of the facility where work is being performed are adequately protected against vandalism and theft.

17.4. Contractors shall follow instructions provided by the Security Forces for access to the Camp Santiago Joint Training Center, Salinas, Puerto Rico. The Camp Santiago Joint Training Center is operated under the Puerto Rico Army National Guard Training Center Garrison Command.