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STATEMENT OF WORK

SOTO CANO AB, HONDURAS.

JTF-BRAVO Command Building M-05 Hardscape Renovation

General Information

1. GENERAL: The Contractor shall repair and improve the hardscapes surrounding the Command Building (M-05) for Joint Task Force-BRAVO (JTF-B) at Soto Cano, Honduras, the IAW the Statement of Work (SOW). The JTF-B

COR, 410th Contracting Support Brigade and the Soto Cano Army Support Activity personnel shall exercise inspection over the Contractor’s employees performing the tasks herein.

1.1 The Contractor shall furnish all management, supervision, labor, equipment, material, transportation, and supplies required to perform the required demolition, construction, electrical, and plumbing work required to repair and improve hardscapes surrounding the facilities mentioned above, at Soto Cano AB, Honduras.

1.2 The Contractor shall repair and improve hardscapes surrounding the Command Building (building M-05) for Joint

Task Force-BRAVO (JTF-B) at Soto Cano, Honduras.

1.3 The work shall comply with all applicable construction country codes. The Contractor shall obtain all required construction permits and shall conduct a site visit to verify details and the scope of work. Officer and Offerors are urged and expected to visit the site where the work shall be performed. Offerors are responsible for verifying dimensions and other information presented in this document before submitting their proposal. The Contractor shall include in his/her proposal all expenses to include material costs, transportation, utilities, transaction fees, incidentals, all taxes, and all direct and indirect costs.

1.4 Only the KO has authority to make changes to any contract resulting from the solicitation of this project, including but not limited to increases, decreases, time extensions, and changes in prices.

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

1.6 Background: The hardscape detailed in the drawings shall be upgraded to meet standards as specified below and to address the safety concerns related to weather and uneven surfaces. Following the initial use of the grounds surrounding the command fountain for ceremonies, it has experienced damage caused by weather introducing tripping hazards as well as slip and fall hazard during the muddy season. The JTF-B command team holds official ceremonies and Distinguished Visitor meetings area surrounding the fountain and JTF-B as a whole will be using it as a multifunction space for both official and after duty activities. The improvements to the hardscape will also address the parking issues caused by saturation in the parking lot across the street by doubling the M-05 parking area.

1.7 Objectives: The objective is to repair and renovate the cement and hardscape surrounding the JTF-B headquarters fountain. The new renovation will include new additions such as a ceremonial area with a flag stand and permanent and moveable seating as well as a fire pit, gravel walkway to the JOC (R-31) and enlarged parking area. This renovation will address several safety issues encountered when holding ceremonies on the uneven terrain as well as address the mud issue during the rainy season.

1.8 Period of Performance (POP): The Contractor shall start work no later than one (1) calendar days after contract award. Workday losses due to inclement weather that exceed the amount pre-planned for may be extended on a day for day basis with no monetary compensation. Workday losses for inclement weather are those days which

50% or more of the day is lost. The Contractor shall submit the lost days for review and approval to the KO. If the

KO approves the days lost for inclement weather, the POP will be revised by modification. Without this modification, the POP will remain unchanged. There shall be worksite inspections by the JTF-B COR, 410th

Contracting Support Brigade and the Soto Cano Army Support Activity personnel prior to, during and upon completion of the project. The stated performance period for completion of the project shall include final cleanup of each worksite’s premises. Any reference in the Statement of Work to “number of days” refers to calendar days.

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

1.10 Security Requirements: The Contractor and/or associated subcontractor employees shall comply with applicable site access and local security policies and procedures.

1.11 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 upon 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)

1.11.1 Background Check Results. If a background check on any 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 of criminal activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees, the Contractor shall immediately:

(A) Notify the COR of that information; and

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

(C) Traffic violations, other than parking, will be reported to the COR only if the contract is for drivers for the

Government.

1.11.2 The Contractor shall also immediately:

(A) Notify the KO/COR of any suspicious activity by Contractor employees, subcontractors, or subcontractor employees the Contractor believes may pose a risk to U.S. national security or imminent risk of deadly bodily harm to any person;

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

1.11.3 Remedies. In addition to other remedies available to the Government, the Contractor's failure to comply with the requirements of this paragraph may result in:

(A) Requiring the Contractor to remove a Contractor employee or employees from the performance of the contract;

(B) Requiring the Contractor to terminate a subcontract;

(C) Suspension of contract payments;

(D) Loss of award fee, consistent with the award fee plan, for the performance period in which the Government determined Contractor non-compliance;

(E) Termination of the contract for default or cause, in accordance with the termination clause of this contract; or

(F) Suspension or debarment.

1.11.4 Subcontracts: The Contractor shall include the substance of this paragraph in all subcontracts.

1.12 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.

1.12 Identification: If required by the Government, contractor 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.

1.13 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.

1.14 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.

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

1.16 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.

1.17 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.

1.18. 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.

1.19 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.

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

1.21 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.

1.22 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.

1.23 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.

1.24 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.

1.25 Key Personnel. The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The quality control representative, project superintendent/foreman and any other engineers performing calculation or verification efforts related to the project. The Contractor shall provide at least a project superintendent/foreman who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the project superintendent/foreman when they are absent shall be appointed in writing to the KO within two (2) days of contract award. The project superintendent/foreman shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The project superintendent/foreman or alternate shall be available between

8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal and Honduran holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

1.26 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),

1.27 Personnel Listing: After award of the contract, the Contractor shall have two (2) days to submit to the KO a list of workers and Project Managers assigned to work. 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).

1.28 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.

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

1.30 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

1.31 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.

1.32 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.

1.33 Laws and Regulations.

1.33.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the U.S.

Government, be responsible for complying with all Honduran 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 Honduran 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.

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

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

1.34 Licenses and Permits.

1.34.1 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 Honduran laws, rules, and regulations. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO or the COR demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the

KO or COR.

1.34.2 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.

1.35 Environmental Protection.

1.35.1 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 Honduran codes, regulations, and laws.

1.35.2 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.

1.35.3 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 Honduran 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.

1.35.4 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 Honduras shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Honduran 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 Honduras regulations and requirements.

1.36 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Honduran laws.

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).

1.36.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT). The Contractor shall have personnel licensed by the Honduran 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.

1.36.2 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 two (2) 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

1.37 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.

1.38 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.

1.38.1 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.

1.38.2 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.

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

1.39 Contractor Vehicles.

1.39.1 Vehicular Access. The Contractor shall, and in accordance with any regulations specified by local

Salvadorian authorities, use only established site entrances and roadways at both worksite locations.

1.39.2 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 two (2) 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. The Contractor shall coordinate with the

Honduran local security office to access sites.

1.40 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.

1.41 Job Site Maintenance and Safety.

1.41.1 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.

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 prime Contractor. The Government does not have privity of the prime’s contract with the subcontractor.

2.1.13 Work Day. The number of hours per day the Contractor provides services in accordance with the contract.

2.1.14 Work Week. Monday through Friday, unless specified otherwise.

2.1.15 Project Engineer (PE)/Architect: The person who is the technical representative for the Contractor in all phases of the project, from design to final execution. This person will be responsible for design and materials submittals and will attend meetings as required for the project.

2.1.16 Field Engineer/Architect. It is the onsite technical representative overseeing the engineering aspects of the project. This person will ensure proper work execution with regards to project designs, technical standards and project schedule. This person can also establish quality control construction processes.

2.1.17 Project Superintendent/Foreman. Person trained in all aspects of construction management with specific knowledge of construction processes.

2.2. ACRONYMS:

ACI American Concrete Institute

AFARS Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

AISC American Institute of Steel Construction

AR Army Regulation

ASTM American Society for Testing Materials

AWS American Welding Society

CFR Code of Federal Regulations

CONUS Continental United States (excludes Alaska and Hawaii)

COR Contracting Officer Representative

CPM Critical Path Method

DA Department of the Army

DD250 Department of Defense Form 250 (Receiving Report)

DFARS Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement

DMDC Defense Manpower Data Center

DOD Department of Defense

FAR Federal Acquisition Regulation

IAW In Accordance With

HID High-intensity discharge

KO Contracting Officer

OCI Organizational Conflict of Interest

OCONUS Outside Continental United States (includes Alaska and Hawaii)

PERT Program Evaluation & Review Technique

POC Point of Contact

QA Quality Assurance

QAP Quality Assurance Program

QASP Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan

QC Quality Control

QCP Quality Control Program

SOW Statement of Work

TE Technical Exhibit

UL Underwriters Laboratories

PART 3

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES. The Government shall not furnish services, equipment, or materials in the performance of this contract.

PART 4

4. CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND RESPONSIBILITIES.

4.1 GENERAL. The Contractor shall furnish all supplies, equipment, facilities, and services required to perform work under this contract as outlined within this SOW. All work shall be performed in accordance with manufacturer specifications and instructions for the products and/or materials to be used, and performed by certified personnel such as professional electrical engineers, electricians, architects, and civil engineers. The Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to actual staging of the equipment. The Contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance, and regulations.

4.2 SECRET FACILITY CLEARANCE. Not applicable.

4.3 MATERIALS. The Contractor shall provide cement, aggregates, concrete, reinforced steel, metallic structure, welding materials, masonry, electrical materials, and all related materials for this project renovation.

4.4 EQUIPMENT. The Contractor shall provide all required construction equipment and any other piece of equipment needed to construct and install what is included in this contract.

4.5 RESPONSIBILITIES OF CONTRACTOR.

4.5.1 Damage to Persons or Property. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages to persons or properties at the worksite that occur as a result of the Contractor's own fault or negligence. The Contractor shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work sites, the workers, the public, and the property of others. It is highly recommended to the contractor to properly document existing conditions prior to commencement of work.

4.5.2 Responsibility for Work Performed. The Contractor shall be responsible for all materials delivered and work performed until final completion and acceptance of the entire project, except for any completed unit of work which may have been accepted in writing by the COR under the contract.

4.6 Contractor Records/Progress Reports. The Contractor shall provide a weekly progress report of completed work to the COR and KO every Tuesday. Report shall have at a minimum the following information: contract number, project title, any problems with the project to include getting materials, labor, or weather delays, and the progress report photographs of each stage of the construction progress. Photographs shall be sent via e-mail to the KO and the

COR.

4.6.1 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.

4.7 CONTRACTOR WORK SCHEDULES. Offerors shall include in their technical proposal a complete project management schedule utilizing the Critical Path Method (CPM), Program Evaluation & Review Technique (PERT) or Gantt Chart showing major construction phases (i.e. clearing site, site prep, foundation, concrete structure, metallic structure, electrical system, masonry, stucco, windows, cleaning, perimeter fence, landscaping, final inspection and punch list corrections). These items will become part of the contract at award. Sufficient float time shall be incorporated in the schedule to account for down days due to inclement weather. Contractor shall include quality assurance inspections performed by QA rep at each worksite.

4.8 REPAIR. The Contractor shall repair any damage done to the existing grounds, facilities, or property during the course of construction at no additional cost. The surrounding terrain shall be delivered in the same condition as it was received before the work took place (with grass, gravel, sidewalks, or whatever applies to each case). Refer to section

4.5.1 Damage to Persons or Property for additional info.

4.9 SAFETY. The Contractor is responsible for the safety of workers and visitors to the work sites. The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel wear appropriate safety gear at all times in compliance with all Honduran Occupational

Safety & Health regulations and ensue all local safety regulations are followed at all times. The Contractor shall provide sanitation for workers in accordance with the latest edition of Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Manual

EM 385-1-1 and Salvadorian safety and health laws. Contractor shall comply with safety and health requirements as established by EM 385-1-1. Information about how to obtain electronic and/or hard copies of this manual is located at the following website: http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx.

4.9.1 The Contractor’s personnel working on roofs shall wear fall protection equipment.

Personal fall protection equipment and systems shall be used when a person is working at heights and exposed to a fall hazard. Personal Fall Arrest System (PFAS): Consists of body support (full body harness), connecting means, http://www.usace.army.mil/CESO/Pages/EM385-1-1.aspx and an anchorage system. Be rigged such that workers can neither free fall more than 6 ft. (1.8 m) nor contact any lower level or other physical hazard in the path of the fall.

4.9.2 No person shall be required or instructed to work in surroundings or under conditions that are unsafe or dangerous to his or her health. The employer is responsible for initiating and maintaining safety and health procedures that comply with the Government of El Salvador safety and health requirements.

4.9.3 Each employee is responsible for complying with applicable safety and occupational health requirements, wearing prescribed safety and health equipment, reporting unsafe conditions/activities, preventing avoidable accidents, and working in a safe manner

4.9.4 Prohibition on Asbestos and Lead Based Paints. The Contractor shall not use materials containing Asbestos or Lead Based Paints in this construction project. Upon completion of each construction project, the Contractor shall submit two copies of a Certified Letter to the COR stating that no lead based paints or materials containing asbestos were used in this project. One copy of the letter shall be filed with project documents in the Resident Engineer's

Office and second copy filed in the COR’s project folder.

4.9.5 The Contractor shall immediately correct all safety deficiencies upon notification by the KO or COR.

4.10 UTILITIES CONNECTIONS AND EXCAVATIONS

4.10.1 Utility Connections. The U.S. Government will not provide any utility connections. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to provide any generators required to operate its own equipment at its own expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for providing potable water daily at the construction worksite for all employees at Contractor’s own expense. If a water tank truck is planned for this purpose, the Contractor shall be responsible for providing registration information that must be included with the Contractor’s equipment listing.

4.10.2 Excavations. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating excavation with local utility companies and shall take every precaution to avoid damage to underground utilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for any damages they incur to the underground utilities and shall repair any construction damages at the worksite at own expense. The Contractor shall be responsible for coordinating the connection of potable water, sewage (if available), and electrical power with local utility companies.

4.11 INTERRUPTION OF UTILITY SERVICES. Any planned interruptions of utility services (electrical power, water, natural gas, etc.) shall be detailed and coordinated by the Contractor. If the outage affects only the facilities in this contract, the request shall be submitted at least three (3) working days before the planned outage. The Contractor shall not interrupt service(s) until written approval has been granted by the Salvadorian Public Works or equivalent entity. Requests shall include facility/facilities affected, date of scheduled outage, and duration. Requests for interruption of service(s) will not be approved unless all equipment and materials required for the applicable/ particular phase of work are on the job site. Interruptions will be granted Monday through Friday for the following times: 7:15

A.M. until 11:00 A.M. and 12:30 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. If weekend (Saturday and Sunday) outages are required or are preferred, such outages shall be coordinated as specified above.

PART 5

SPECIFIC TASKS

5.1 The Contractor shall repair and improve the Command Building hardscapes for Joint Task Force-BRAVO (JTF-

B) at Soto Cano, Honduras.

5.1.1 The Contractor shall complete all necessary demolition, construction, and landscaping work required to perform the specified job mentioned herein. The Contractor shall repair and improve the hardscapes surrounding

(building M-05) for Joint Task Force-BRAVO (JTF-B) at Soto Cano, Honduras as detailed herein. The Contractor shall be responsible for the purchase and transport of all materials needed (unless specified as government furnished) to complete the necessary repairs/refurbishments as specified in this performance work statement.

5.1.2 The Contractor shall be responsible for the removal of demolished debris. The Contractor shall ensure proper disposal.

5.2 Contractor shall comply with the following requirements:

Requirement 1. New Cement Work.

Figure 1-1: Existing As-Is Layout

5.2.1 The Contractor shall layout the proposed slab and walkways using spray paint or other markers for approval by the COR prior to commencing construction. Measurements provided are for estimating amount of concrete required only.

5.2.2. The contractor shall prepare the area for concrete (level ground, remove grass and other unwanted ground cover, build forms, and supports).

5.2.3. The contractor shall poor 4” mess rebar, reinforced slab concrete and walkways with anti-slip and crack mitigation for the areas roughly shown in figure 1-2. The large circular areas will have a stamped paver appearance.

5.2.4 The Contractor shall install two access boxes for the existing water shutoffs near the fountain.

5.2.5 The Contractor shall remove 2 sections of fence to allow the walk way to tie into the road.

5.2.6 The Contractor shall tie the new walkway into the existing street, temporarily move the barriers and replace them after the concrete is cured.

5.2.7 The Contractor shall place an appropriately sized draining pipe unter the walkway next to the road to allow water to flow in the draining ditch.

5.2.8 The edge of concrete pads shall follow the natural boundaries created by the existing landscaping. No landscaping should be moved without prior approval.

Figure 1-2: New Cement Work

Requirement 2. Permanent Cement Seating.

5.3 The contractor shall construct two seating benches made finished with smooth cement. Construction can be cinder block or solid concrete. Finished product should look similar to:

Figure 2-1: Exterior Seating Locations

Requirement 3. Permanent Flag Stand.

5.4. The Contractor shall build a cement flag stand like the one outside BLDG M-05 capable of holding 4 flags.

Figure 3-1: Flag Stand Location

Requirement 4. Fire Pit.

5.5. The Contractor shall build a Stone Firepit with gas burner similar to below (exterior rock finish should match gazeebo):

5.5.1 The Contractor shall procure, deliver, and install a remote propane tank storage box with a removable and refillable Liquid Propane tank similar to the following (https://www.ashleyfurniture.com/p/hatchlands-tank-storage-box/P015-907.html):

5.5.2. The Contractor shall attach the firepit to the remote storage box with underground gas line.

5.5.3. The Contractor shall procure, deliver, and install 6 wooden chairs similar to the below (Chairs should be treated to deter weather and/or insect damage):

Requirement 5. Landscaping (Tree Move)

5.6. The Contractor shall remove and replant the tree at the specified location to the location requested in the diagram below:

5.6.1 The Contractor shall fill hole left by the tree removed.

Figure 5-1: Tree Move

Requirement 6. Enlarge Parking Area by 4 spots (double length) and add new signs.

5.7 The contractor shall move existing logs to create four new parking spots.

5.7.1. The Contractor shall add three (3) new divider logs and paint all new and existing logs yellow.

5.7.2 The contractor shall add weed and grass prevention measures and then add 3” of gravel for new spots.

Figure 6-1: Add 4 parking spots

5.7.3. The Contractor shall remove old parking signs and install eight (8) new parking signs and poles as depicted in figure 6-2:

Figure 6-2: Install New Parking Signs similar to those currently in use

Requirement 7. Café Style Seating.

5.8. The Contractor shall procure, deliver and install six (6) sets of café style tables with four (4) chairs per set similar to:

Requirement 8. Gravel walkway (wet weather mitigation adjacent to the parking area).

5.9 The Contractor shall place 3” of gravel the length of the walkway between the R-31 fence and the existing jersey barriers as specified in the diagram at figure 8-1.

5.9.1 The contractor shall install border guards to prevent gravel spill over into the fenced grass area surrounding

Building R-31.

5.9.2 The contractor shall install weed prevention under the gravel to prevent weed and grass growth.

Figure 8-1: Gravel Walkway

Requirement 9. Clean up and Finishing

5.10 The Contractor shall present a sample of the materials to be used, which shall be approved by the COR prior to installation.

5.10.1 The Contractor shall be responsible for removing and disposing of all debris in connection with work related to this SOW.

5.10.2 The Contractor shall do a final cleaning to include disposal of debris resulting from construction as well as dispose of containers for the materials used during construction. All debris and garbage, demolition materials, debris from the construction, as well as the garbage created by the containers for the materials, such as boxes and bags shall be removed. All the grass that grows in the construction lot during construction shall be cut and clippings moved to the municipal dumps by Contractor.

5.10.3 The Contractor shall remove all trash, debris, or surplus materials from the work site and shall leave the work site clean of all debris when work is completed. 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. The Contractor shall remove all tools, supplies, equipment, and debris upon completion of the contract.

5.10.4 The Contractor shall repair all trenched areas (repair any damaged concrete) and backfill and resod as appropriate.

Requirement 10. Warranty.

5.11. The Contractor shall warrant its work against faulty workmanship for a period of not less than one year from the date of Government acceptance of the work provided under this contract. Under this warranty, Contractor shall be prepared to return to the work site within one working day after notification without charge to make any necessary repairs as a result of faulty workmanship. Refer to FAR Clause 52.236-5, Warranty of Construction.

PART 6

APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS

The Contractor must abide by all applicable regulations, publications, manuals, and local policies and procedures.

Unless otherwise specified, dictated by local government standards and conditions, or noted hereinafter, the design, and installation of all equipment, materials, components, devices, and construction techniques and procedures shall conform to the Paraguayan Building Codes and International standard practices; or if local codes are not available, to the following codes, regulations, standards and recommended practices (latest edition at time of request for proposals shall govern). Contractor shall use the latest code referring in this section.

- ANSI American National Standards Institute Standards

- ASTM American Society of Testing and Materials

- NFPA National Fire Protection Association Codes and Standards

- IBC International Building Code