W912QM-19-R-0004.pdf

Site prepration in support of Beyond the Horizons Guatemal 19 Exercise.

YESICA M. VALLADARES 011-504-2713-5323

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

01-Mar-2019

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______33 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________5 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________30 Mar 2019 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

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Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

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

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912QM19R0004

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 8 Each

Aviation Landing Zone Lights

FFP

The contractor shall repair & replace eight (8) LZ lights for night operations.

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Lot

Site Preparation Motor Pool Laydown Area

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.2 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 1 Lot

FOB Gravel Roads

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.3 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 1 Lot

FOB Ground Work

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.4 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 1 Lot

FOB Drainage Swells and Culverts

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.5 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0006 1 Lot

FOB Land Cut Fill and Gravel

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.6 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0007 1 Lot

Laydown Yard

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.7 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0008 1 Lot

Motor Pool Area

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.8 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0009 1 Each

Access Gate

FFP

In accordance with Sectiion 5.9 of the attached Statement of Work (SOW)

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

STATEMENT OF WORK

United States Army South (ARSOUTH)

Beyond the Horizons, Guatemala 2019 (BTH 19 GTM)

Statement of Work (SOW)

Renovations at 5th INF BDE

Huehuetenango, Guatemala

1. GENERAL: Under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items necessary to improve the following areas: Forward

Operating Base (FOB) location at the Guatemala military base Huehuetenango, Guatemala. The

United States Government (USG) shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contractor performing the tasks herein. Any tasks provided under this contract are considered non-personal in nature.

1.1 Scope of Work. Contractor shall provide all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, supervision, and any other necessary items to improve the following areas: Forward Operating

Base (FOB) location at the Guatemala military base Huehuetenango Guatemala. This facility will be used for the BTH19 Guatemala Forward Operation Base (FOB) Living support area, motor pool, laydown yard and other operational areas. Work to be executed by the contractor is listed in section 5 of this Statement of work.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site before providing proposal and commencing works. Provided quantities are approximated and it is the

Contractor’s responsibility to verify these dimensions during the site visit. If discrepancies are found, he shall immediately notify the contracting officer and contracting officer representative.

1.1.1 The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Guatemalan Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Guatemalan regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.2 Background: The project is part of US Southern Command Humanitarian Assistance Program in support to the Guatemala Security Cooperation Office.

1.3 Objectives: The objective of this project is to improve the 5th INF BDE military base in

Huehuetenango to be used for the BTH19 Guatemala Forward Operation Base (FOB) Living

Support Area (LSA), motor pool, laydown yard and other operational areas.

1.4 Required Performance Period. The contractor shall not start any work or storage until awarded the contract and given a notice to proceed from the US Government. The work shall begin within five (5) days of receipt of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) by the Contractor. The contractor shall complete all work for Laydown yard, motor pool and Living Support Area

(LSA) and other supporting operational facilities identified, from receipt of the NTP. The period of performance is (31 March 2019) through (03 May 2019) and includes clean-up of the work area and all applicable inspections.

1.5 GENERAL INFORMATION:

1.5.1 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor’s quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract.

Contractor shall deliver a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer’s Representative

(COR) and Contracting Officer (KO) for approval within 30 days of contract award. The

Contractor shall have 5 working days to submit any changes for COR and KO acceptance.

1.5.1.1 The contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor shall submit their QC Plan as part of the contractor’s proposal for evaluation purposes. The QCP shall be submitted within thirty (30) days of contract award. After acceptance of the QCP, the contractor shall receive the contracting officer’s (KO) acceptance in writing or any proposed changes to the QC procedures. The contractor shall submit QCP changes within five (5) days to the KO and Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR) for review and approval prior to implementation.

1.5.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The government shall evaluate the contractor’s performance under this contract in accordance with (IAW) the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the contractor has performed

IAW the performance standards and contract quality requirements are met. Contract quality requirements” means the technical requirements in the contract relating to the quality of the product or service and those contract clauses prescribing inspection, and other quality controls incumbent on the contractor, to ensure the product or service conforms to the contractual requirements. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, the performance threshold, and deductions, if applicable.

1.5.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform work on Guatemalan holidays. Following is a list of approved Guatemalan holidays:

New Year's Day

Holy Thursday

Good Friday

Holy Saturday

Labor Day

Independence Day

Christmas Day

1.5.4 Hours of Operation: The contractor is responsible for conducting business between the hours of 0730 -1700 hours, Monday through Friday, except Federal holidays or when the

Government facility is closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. For other than firm fixed price contracts, the contractor will not be reimbursed when the government facility is closed for the above reasons.

The Contractor must, at all times, maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed for the above reasons. .

1.5.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed at

5th Infantry Brigade Military Base MGRS- 15PXS5847893063 LAT/LONG- 15.30919 -

91.52389, Huehuetenango, Guatemala. Ten days prior to the commencement of work, access to the site shall be coordinated with local authorities, POC will be provided by the COR.

1.5.6 Type of Contract: The Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement. Liquidated damages clause is included in this contract.

1.5.7 Personnel Security Clearance Requirements: (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review):

Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must have an active personnel security clearance at the [Insert the level of security clearance required, the highest level required, if applicable] level in the Joint Personnel Adjudication System (JPAS) at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The security requirements are IAW with the attached DD Form 254, “Department of Defense (DOD)

Security Classification Specification” (The unit security monitor is responsible for initiating this form). The Contractor shall ensure that contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract comply with FAR 52.204-2, Security Requirements when the employee has access to information classified “Confidential,” “Secret,” or “Top

Secret.” The Contract will ensure the employee complies with the Security Agreement (DD

Form 441), including the National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (DOD

5220.22-M), and any revisions to DOD 5220.22-M, notice of which has been furnished to the

Contractor.

1.5.7.1 (As Determined by AT/OPSEC Review): The contractor shall follow DOD Federal

Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.223-7004, Drug-free Work Force; and local USSOUTHCOM policies regarding drug testing. The contractor shall conduct drug tests, ensuring all top secret cleared contractor employees are tested at least once per year, each year of the contract, as well as when there is a reasonable suspicion that an employee uses illegal drugs.

The drug testing shall be at the contractor’s expense. Positive drug test results shall be made available to both the KO and COR within 24 hours of known test results. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR within 2 days of request.

1.5.7.2 Background Checks. At the time of award of the contract or when hiring new contract workers, the Contractor shall ensure contractor employees and subcontractor employees performing services under this contract have passed a security check done by the Host Nation and

Security Force at the local government. Security checks that have been completed as part of a security clearance background investigation, or a previous background check that was a condition of employment, meet this requirement. Documentation of these checks will be made available to the COR within 2 days of request. The Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract if a security check reveals information an employee is a security risk. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. If the Government determines additional background checks are required, at a minimum, and upon request from the Government, the Contractor shall provide to the COR, the following information on any contractor or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract:

• Full birth name

• Married name (if applicable)

• Social Security Number or local equivalent (ID card number)

• Date of birth

• Place of birth (city, country)

1.5.7.2.1 Background Check Notification Requirements: If a background check on any employee or subcontractor employee performing services under this contract, whether the check was conducted as a condition of employment or as part of the contract with the Government, reveals any information from any source (including host country law enforcement) of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately notify the KO and COR of that information. The Contractor shall make notification of:

(1) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the KO or COR only if the contract is for drivers for the Government;

(2) Any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. or host nation national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person; and

(3) Any actions taken against Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees pursuant to this requirement.

1.5.7.2.2 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor’s failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph my result in requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract.

1.5.7.2.3 Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph and the preceding paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.5.7.3 Employment Eligibility. Contractor will ensure that all contractor employees and sub-contractor employees who reside in the U.S. performing services under this contract have been pre-screened for employment eligibility using the E-verify Program on the Department of

Homeland Security website http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify. Personnel that have not met the employment eligibility requirement on this website are not authorized to perform services under this contract. Verification of the eligibility check will be made available to the COR upon request.

This requirement is not in lieu of and does not relieve the Contractor from the I-9 Employment

Eligibility Verification Forms for employment of personnel.

1.5.7.4 Site Access. Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees shall comply with applicable site, facility and area commander site/facility access and local security policies and procedures. The employee performing services under this contract shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet site access requirements to be accomplished by site Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services, Security Office or the host nation equivalent.

1.5.7.5 Identification. If required by the Government, contract personnel and all associated sub-contractors employees accessing U.S. facilities or activities, shall present a valid picture ID provided by the Government while accessing Government owned or contracted facilities and shall adhere to facility security policies and restrictions. If applicable, Government issued access badges will not be worn outside designated facility where visible to the general public.

1.5.7.6 Escorts. The Contractor and all associated sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract may be required to be escorted at all times by an individual designated by the

Host Nation Security Office or Security Force while performing work at this site.

1.5.7.7 Vetting. The Contractor’s company and all associated sub-contractor’s companies must have been vetted by the US Embassy in the country which the contract will be performed. For the purposes of this contract, the company is considered vetted if the company is located in the country which the contract will be performed unless the company has been previously barred from performing services for the Government. If during a previous vetting process the company was barred from performing service for the Government, then that is grounds for termination of the contract. If the company is located outside of the country which the contract will be performed, the company must be vetted by the US Embassy in the country of performance. Vetting will coordinated through the US Embassy's DOD Security Cooperation Office in the country of performance. If during any previous vetting process in other countries, the company was barred from performing services for the Government that is grounds for termination of the contract.

1.5.7.8 Force Protection Condition (FPCON). In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes of clause of contract, should the US Government FPCON at any individual site change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or process. During FPCONs

Charlie and Delta, only contract services that have been deemed “mission essential” by the http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify

Government will continue. Contract services will resume when the FPCON is reduced to Bravo or lower.

1.5.7.9 iWATCH. The Contractor will ensure that all contractor employees and sub-contractor employees performing services under this contract have been briefed on the iWATCH Program, or equivalent for their supporting DoD Agency, within 30 days of employment under the contract.

The Contractor will coordinate with the supporting DoD Agency AT Officer through the COR for the briefing. This training will be updated as required by the supporting site AT policies. A copy of the training attendance will be maintained by the Contractor and made available to the COR upon request.

1.5.7.10 Operations Security. If the contractor, or a sub-contractor, or employees of either disclose any information that disrupts or harms the Government's operations or activities, then the

Government retains the right to exclude any employee from performance of duties under this contract. The exclusion of an employee for security reasons will not relieve the Contractor from performance of services required under this contract. By way of example, personnel shall not sketch or take photos of government facilities or activities, unless related to service to be provided.

Personnel shall not post or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media. All government paper products and removable digital storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract will be destroyed completely when no longer needed to preclude recognition of information.

1.5.7.10.1 Government Information. The Contractor shall take appropriate security measures to protect Government critical and sensitive information. Contractor shall not disclose specifics of services to unauthorized personnel. Contractor will provide sub-contractors only required specifics to accomplish services and/or products delivery.

1.5.7.10.2 Information Disclosure. Neither the Contractor nor the Contractor’s personnel shall disclose, or cause disclosure of any information concerning DoD operations and activities which could result in, or increase the likelihood of, the possible breach of the activity’s security or interrupt the continuity of DoD operations. Unauthorized disclosure of and/or failure to properly safeguard information, material, equipment, supplies, or proprietary data by the Contractor may subject the Contractor, its agent(s), or employees to criminal liability.

1.5.7.10.3 Advertisement and Social Media. The contractor shall NOT post information to public website or social media locations, personal or professional, that in any way disclose conference names, locations, hotel data, conference participants, discussions, pictures, etc. before, during or after the conference without the express consent of the Government.

1.5.7.11 Medical. Contractor will ensure that all contractor employees and subcontractor employees are medically, dentally, and psychologically fit for performance of their contracted duties.

1.5.7.12 Security Clearance. A security clearance for contracting personnel is not required for this project. Contractor personnel will not be accessing any restricted areas to accomplish this task.

1.5.8 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government equipment, information and property provided for Contractor use. At the close of each work period, all government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

1.5.8.1 U.S. Government Critical and Sensitive Information. Contractor and workforce shall take appropriate security measures to protect U.S. Government critical and sensitive information. The

Contractor shall not disclose specifics of the project to unauthorized personnel. Contractor shall provide their sub-contractors with only the required information to enable them to accomplish project delivery. All work related paper products and removable storage material that is received, generated, or stored during the contract shall be completely destroyed when no longer needed. Site access badges will not be worn outside of the Government facility where visible to the general public. The Contractor and workforce personnel shall not sketch or take photos of Government facilities or activities, unless directly related to service to be provided. The Contractor shall not post or discuss government facility activities on any unauthorized public access media. The

Contractor shall immediately report suspicious activities to security personnel.

1.5.8.1.1 Site Access. The site is in 5th INF BDE Military Base, Huehuetenango, Guatemala and there is a sufficient road network for the contractor to access the site.

1.5.9 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings. The Contractor shall attend the post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office IAW

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR, with other Government personnel, as appropriate, may meet periodically with the contractor to review the contractor's performance. At these meetings the KO will apprise the contractor of how the government views the contractor's performance and the contractor will apprise the Government of problems, if any, being experienced. Appropriate action shall be taken to resolve outstanding issues. These meetings shall be at no additional cost to the US government.

1.5.10 Contracting Officer Representative (COR). The COR will be identified by separate letter. The COR monitors all technical aspects of the contract and assists in contract administration. The COR is authorized to perform the following functions: assure that the

Contractor performs the technical requirements of the contract, perform inspections necessary in connection with contract performance: maintain written and oral communications with the

Contractor concerning technical aspects of the contract, issue written interpretations of technical requirements, including Government drawings, designs, specifications: monitor Contractor's performance and approves progress payments on a monthly basis and notifies both the KO and

Contractor of any deficiencies; coordinate availability of government furnished property, and provide site entry of Contractor personnel. A letter of designation issued to the COR, a copy of which is sent to the Contractor, states the responsibilities and limitations of the COR, especially with regard to changes in cost or price, estimates or changes in delivery dates. The COR is not authorized to change any of the terms and conditions of the resulting contract. Only the (KO) has the authority to make changes to any contract resulting from the solicitation of this project, including but not limited to increase or decrease in prices, time extensions, and changes.

1.5.11 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government:

The quality control representative, the project engineer/architect, field engineer/architect, project superintendent/foreman and any other engineers performing calculation or verification efforts related to the project. The Contractor shall provide a project engineer/architect who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the project engineer/architect when they are absent shall be appointed in writing to the KO within five (5) days of contract award. The project engineer/architect shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The project engineer/architect or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru

Friday except Federal and Guatemalan holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.5.11.1 Minimum Qualifications. The project engineer/architect shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture and maintain a valid government professional registration, and at least ten (10) years of experience. Field and design engineers/architects shall have a bachelor’s degree in engineering/architecture and maintain a valid professional registration, and at least five (5) years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The project superintendent/foreman shall have at least three (3) years or three (3) projects of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The Contractor’s quality control representative shall have at least five (5) years as a quality control inspector in the construction field. ARSOUTH ACSENG can approve any substitutes to the minimum qualifications listed above and adequate workforce listed below.

1.5.11.2 Adequate Workforce. The Contractor shall provide sufficient number of personnel, properly trained and qualified (i.e. civil engineer, architect, geotechnical engineer, electrical engineer, certified electricians and foremen), to perform the requirements of this contract at the worksite location. All non-laborer Contractor employees on this project shall maintain a proficiency license from the Guatemalan or an equivalent license from a foreign entity if the

Contractor is based in a country other than Guatemala.

1.5.11.3 Project Engineer/Architect. The Contractor shall provide a Project Engineer/Architect who shall be a licensed engineer or architect and responsible for the performance of all work. The name of this person and an alternate(s), who shall act on behalf of the Contractor when the Project

Engineer/Architect is absent, shall be designated in writing to the KO at least five (5) days prior to contract performance. The Contractor shall not replace, substitute, or remove key personnel without prior written consent from the KO. In the event the Contractor removes key employees, replacement personnel must be equally or better qualified. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be responsible for overall management and coordination of this contract; directing the onsite work;

acquiring materials; resolving construction issues; and providing information about work progress to the COR. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be highly knowledgeable of the project progress and have a good working knowledge of English and be able to communicate effectively. “Good working knowledge” means the employee should be able to read/speak English and understand agency regulations, operating instructions, memoranda, and related material concerning the field of work, to prepare correspondence and standardized reports, and to communicate effectively with staff members and the general public. The Project Engineer/Architect or their designated alternate shall be available to meet with U.S. Government personnel, or the KO, within 30 minutes unless otherwise coordinated with such designated personnel. After duty hours, the Project

Engineer/Architect or designated alternates shall be available within two (2) hours in case of emergency.

1.5.11.4 Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman. The Field Engineer/Architect and

Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing to the KO at least five (5) days prior to contract performance. These key personnel shall be physically present at the worksite between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m., excluding Guatemalan holidays, and any other time work is being performed at the site, as coordinated between the Contractor and COR. The Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR the phone numbers of the Project Engineer/Architect and alternate(s), Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman to be available during duty and non-duty hours (to include evenings and weekends).

1.5.11.5 Personnel Listing. After award of the contract, the Contractor shall have five (10) days to submit to the KO a list of workers and Project Managers assigned to work after the award of contract. Required information for each individual on the personnel list shall include:

Full Name

Place and Date of Birth

Current Address

Identification number

1.5.11.5.1 Failure to provide any of the above information may be considered grounds for rejection and/or re-submittal of the application(s).

1.5.12 Identification of Contractor Employees. Contractor employees shall identify themselves as contractor personnel and shall avoid representing themselves as Government employees. This identification includes meeting attendance, answering Government telephones, email communications, and working in other situations where contractor status is not obvious.

Contractor personnel identification shall be easily identifiable through the display of badges, name tags, lanyards, etc.

1.5.13 Contractor Travel. Contractor Travel is not required nor authorized travel for the performance of this contract.

1.5.14 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

1.5.15 Data Rights. The U.S. Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. Any documents, designs, drawings, study and test outcomes, survey maps, belong to the U.S. Government and shall be turned over to the COR upon completion of the project. All documents and materials produced under this contract shall be US Government owned and are the property of the US Government with all rights and privileges of ownership/copyright belonging exclusively to the Government. These documents and materials may not be used or sold by the Contractor without written permission from the KO. All materials supplied to the

Government shall be the sole property of the Government and may not be used for any other purpose. This right does not abrogate any other Government rights.

1.5.16 Organizational Conflict of Interest. Contractor and subcontractor personnel performing work under this contract may receive, have access to or participate in the development of proprietary or source selection information (e.g., cost or pricing information, budget information or analyses, specifications or work statements, etc.) or perform evaluation services which may create a current or subsequent Organizational Conflict of Interests (OCI) as defined in FAR

Subpart 9.5. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer immediately whenever it becomes aware that such access or participation may result in any actual or potential OCI and shall promptly submit a plan to the Contracting Officer to avoid or mitigate any such OCI. The Contractor’s mitigation plan will be determined to be acceptable solely at the discretion of the Contracting

Officer and in the event the Contracting Officer unilaterally determines that any such OCI cannot be satisfactorily avoided or mitigated, the Contracting Officer may affect other remedies as he or she deems necessary, including prohibiting the Contractor from participation in subsequent contracted requirements which may be affected by the OCI.

1.5.17 Laws and Regulations.

1.5.17.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the U.S. Government, be responsible for complying with all Guatemalan laws, codes, ordinances, and regulations applicable to the performance of the work, including those of the host country, and with the lawful orders of any governmental authority having jurisdiction. In the event that a Guatemalan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version of at least equal coverage will be specified by the U.S. Government in the particular section of this

SOW. In the event of a conflict between the contract and such laws, regulations and orders, the

Contractor shall promptly advise the KO of the conflict and of the Contractor's proposed course of resolution.

1.5.17.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of

Guatemala, regulations, customs and practices pertaining to labor, safety, and similar matters, to the extent that such compliance is not inconsistent with the requirements of this contract. Should the Ministry of Work have published standards for construction practices, these will be the minimum acceptable standards. The Contractor is responsible for training all personnel on fire and safety hazards. Contractor personnel in the performance of their duties shall immediately report fire hazards, safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. In the event that a

Guatemalan law or regulation does not exist for a particular event, then the U.S. version that covers that particular event will be specified in the particular section of this SOW.

1.5.17.3 The Contractor and their subcontractors shall comply with Guatemalan Safety regulations and laws. Where project activities are not governed by Guatemalan regulation, the contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1, by U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

1.5.18 Licenses and Permits.

1.5.18.1 Contractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall, at no additional cost to the U.S.

Government, obtain all licenses and permits required for performance of work. Contractor shall comply with all applicable national, regional, and local Guatemalan laws, rules, and regulations.

The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO or the COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement prior start performance and when directed by the

KO or COR.

1.5.18.2 Subcontractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the COR and KO in writing that all subcontractors and others performing work at worksite have obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit a copy of the licenses and permits (if applies) to the KO and COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO and/or COR.

1.5.19 Environmental Protection.

1.5.19.1 Pollution and Abatement Control. In order to present and provide for abatement and control of any environmental pollution arising from the activities in the performance of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all applicable pollution control and abatement policies, and all applicable provisions of the Guatemalan codes, regulations, and laws.

1.5.19.2 Environmental Protection. Environmental protection action required by this section shall consist of furnishing all labor, materials, and equipment and performing all work required for the abatement and prevention of pollution during and as the result of construction operations under this contract. For the purpose of this specification, environmental pollution is defined as the presence of chemical, physical, or biological elements or agents which adversely affect human health or welfare; unfavorably alter ecological balances; detrimentally impact on biological species and/or their habitat; or degrade the aesthetic and recreational value of the area.

1.5.19.3 Spills and Disposal. The Contractor shall not pollute storm or sewer lines; or swales with fuels, oils, bitumen, calcium chloride, acid, construction wastes, or other harmful materials. It is the responsibility of the Contractor to investigate and comply with all applicable Guatemalan laws concerning pollution of river and streams. All work under this contract shall be performed in such a manner that objectionable conditions shall not be created in streams through or adjacent to the project areas.

1.5.19.4 Waste Material. Waste material is defined as any material for which no use or reuse is intended and which is to be discarded. Disposal of hazardous waste, containers or components thereof, shall be in a hazardous waste disposal site only and no other location shall be utilized for such disposal. Only hazardous waste sites which are permitted by the US Environmental

Protection Agency (EPA), and/or the Government of Guatemala shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Guatemalan environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities. The Contractor shall maintain all required documentation related to hazardous material use and waste disposal in accordance with the Government of Guatemala regulations and requirements.

1.5.20 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Guatemalan law. The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification of such deficiencies by the KO/COR and shall notify the KO/COR of the corrective action taken. The Contractor shall be responsible for the safety of their workers and all visitors at each work site; and ensure that all personnel are wearing appropriate safety gear at all times (i.e.

safety glasses, helmet, harness, gloves, and safety shoes).

1.5.20.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT). The Contractor shall have personnel licensed by the Guatemalan government to be trained and capable of dealing with minor personnel injuries. The personnel shall be qualified to provide first aid in case of emergency. The number of AP and EMT shall be sufficient to care for the number of employees at the site in the case of an emergency. The Contractor shall provide licenses from personnel providing AP and EMT treatments upon request by the KO or the COR 10 days before the commencement of work.

1.5.20.2 Emergency Services and Facilities. All work crews, Contractor management personnel, and the COR shall be provided with information pertaining to the Contractor's arrangements for emergency medical treatment five (5) days prior to the start of work. This information shall include the following:

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.

Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.

Local Doctor: Name Phone No

1.5.21 Marking of Work Zones. The work zone shall be marked with construction zone signs with temporary construction fences installed as protection measurements. Signs, tags, and labels shall be provided to give warning and caution of hazards. They are provided to instruct and direct workers and the public. All warning systems such as signs, tags, and labels shall be visible at all times when the hazard or problem exists, and shall be removed or covered when the hazard or problem no longer exists. All employees shall be informed as to the meaning of the various signs, tags, and labels used throughout the workplace and any special precautions that may be required.

1.5.22 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.

1.5.22.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) to areas authorized or approved by the COR from information received by local authorities. U.S. Government agencies shall have access to the premises for official fire, safety, and security inspections and/or to conduct site visits as authorized by the COR.

1.5.22.2 Access to Contractor Storage Yard. The Contractor shall only store materials and equipment for this project at a designated location in the Military Base. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with Military Base authorities during the pre-performance conference or at a later date. Equipment existing condition report within 30 days after contract is awarded shall be provided to KO.

1.5.22.3 Security of Storage Yard. The Contractor is responsible and liable for the security and condition of the stored materials and equipment.

1.5.23 Contractor Vehicles.

1.5.23.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, and in accordance with any regulations specified by local Guatemalan authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at both worksite locations.

1.5.23.2 Vehicle list. The Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles used in the performance of this contract to include vehicle description, valid vehicle registration number, and identification ID card numbers to the contracting officer representative within five (5) days after contract award and update as the changes occur. ID information will be used by the site to verify credentials and issue access permits. Contractor shall coordinate Guatemalan local security office to access sites.

1.5.24 Unforeseen Conditions: The Contractor shall conduct aerial, surface, underground or embedded interference survey to avoid damage to pipes, boxes, cables, utility poles, hoses, wells or other elements in the work area, if applicable. If a potential interference is found, the Contractor shall promptly give written notice to the KO/COR in accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-2, and prepare information for possible alternatives.

1.5.25 Job Site Maintenance and Safety.

1.5.25.1 The Contractor shall maintain the work site in a neat, orderly, and safe condition at all times. The Contractor shall remove debris on a daily basis and dispose of to the closest authorized dumping area in accordance with local laws. Under no circumstances should material be burned at the work site. The Contractor shall remove all tools, supplies, equipment, and debris upon completion of the contract.

PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 DEFINITIONS.

2.1.1 Days. Any reference in the Statement of Work to “days” refers to calendar days, rather than business days, unless otherwise specified.

2.1.2 Contractor. A supplier or vendor awarded a contract to provide specific supplies or service to the Government. The term used in this contract refers to the prime.

2.1.3 Contracting Officer (KO). A person with authority to enter into, administer, and or terminate contracts, and make related determinations and findings on behalf of the government.

Note: The only individual who can legally bind the government.

2.1.4 Contracting Officer's Representative (COR). An employee of the U.S. Government appointed by the contracting officer to administer the contract. Such appointment shall be in writing and shall state the scope of authority and limitations. This individual has authority to provide technical direction to the Contractor as long as that direction is within the scope of the contract, does not constitute a change, and has no funding implications. This individual does NOT have authority to change the terms and conditions of the contract.

2.1.5 Defective Work. A task output that does not meet the standard of performance associated with the SOW.

2.1.6 Deliverable. Anything that can be physically delivered, but may include non-manufactured things such as meeting minutes or reports. The Contractor shall provide licenses from personnel providing AP and EMT treatments upon request by the KO or the COR 10 days before the commencement of work. Safety Mishap Report. Contractor shall submit a safety mishap report in the event of an accident on the jobsite. The report shall include actions taken to prevent the mishap from reoccurrence and forwarded to the COR within 24 hours after the mishap. Records of drug testing shall be made available to the COR within 2 days of request.

2.1.6.1. Contractor shall provide a copy of the QC plan. See paragraph 1.5.1 for additional information.

2.1.6.2. Contractor shall provide background checks for employees. See 1.5.7.2 for more details.

2.1.6.3. Contractor shall provide Key Personnel listing. IAW 1.5.11

2.1.6.4. Personnel Listing. Contractor shall have five days to submit to the KO a list of workers and Project Managers assigned to work. See paragraph 1.5.11.5 for additional information.

2.1.6.5. Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing. See paragraph 1.5.11.4 for additional information.

2.1.6.6. List of workers and Project Managers assigned to work in para 1.5.11.5. See Paragraph

1.5.11.5 for additional information.

2.1.6.7. The Contractor shall provide list of Emergency Services and Facilities, see 1.5.20.2.

2.1.6.8. Contractor shall provide a list of all vehicles. See paragraph 1.5.23.2 for additional information.

2.1.6. 9. Existing condition report. See paragraph 1.5.22 for additional information.

2.1.6.10. Weekly progress report. See paragraph 4.6 for additional information.

2.1.6.11. DBA insurance policy. See paragraph 4.12 for additional information.

2.1.6.12. The Contractor shall provide a topographical site survey PWS para. 5.2.

2.1.6.13. Final Report.

2.1.7 Key Personnel. Contractor personnel that are evaluated in a source selection process and that may be required to be used in the performance of a contract by the Key Personnel listed in the

SOW. When key personnel are used as an evaluation factor in best value procurement, an offer can be rejected if it does not have a firm commitment from the persons that are listed in the proposal.

2.1.8 Physical Security. Actions that prevent the loss or damage of Government property.

2.1.9 Quality Assurance (QA). The Government procedures to verify that tasks being performed by the Contractor are performed according to acceptable standards.

2.1.10 Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan (QASP). An organized written document specifying the surveillance methodology to be used for surveillance of Contractor performance.

2.1.11 Quality Control (QC). All necessary measures taken by the Contractor to assure that the quality of an end product or service shall meet contract requirements.

2.1.12 Subcontractor. One that enters into a contract with a…