NWS_ER_SOW_IDIQ_Solicitation.pdf

U. S. DEPARMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMSOPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

February 28, 2016

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 01100 GENERAL

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE 1

1.1 PRECEDENCE 5

1.2 INQUIRIES 5

1.3 DEFINITIONS 5

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING 5

1.5 SUPERINTENDENCE OF SUBCONTRACTORS 6

1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES 6

1.6.1 Identification Badge 6

1.6.2 Display of ID Badges 6

1.6.3 Answering Telephones 6

1.6.4 Utilizing Electronic Mail 6

1.6.4.1 Contractor-Sent Email 6

1.6.4.2 User Address on Government Computers 7

1.7 APPLICATION OF WAGE RATES 7

1.8 PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS 7

1.9 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR 7

1.9.1 Release of Claims 7

1.10 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE

WEATHER

1.11 WORKING HOURS 8

1.12 REQUIRED INSURANCE SCHEDULE 9

1.13 INTERRUPTIONS TO UTILITY SERVICES 9

1.14 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT DATA 9

1.15 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL

1.16 COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY

AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA). 10

1.17 SHOP DRAWINGS 10

1.18 SUBMITTALS 10

1.19 SPECIAL REFERENCES 12

1.20 DIFFERENCES IN DRAWINGS 12

1.21 DAMAGE TO WORK 12

1.22 WORK ADJACENT TO ROADS AND HIGHWAYS 13

1.23 APPROVED EQUAL 13

1.24 SCHEDULE OF WORK 13

1.25 PROTECTION OF UTILITY LINES 14

1.26 UNEXPECTED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES 14

1.27 ORDERING PROCEDURES 15

1.28 DRAWINGS 15

1.29 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS 15

1.29.1 Preconstruction Conference. 15

1.29.2 Contract Closeout. 15

SECTION 01320A PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.1 REFERENCES 16

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS 16

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) 16

PART 3 EXECUTION 16

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 16

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT 16

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE 16

3.3.1 Use of the Critical Path Method 17

3.3.2 Level of Detail Required 17

3.3.2.1 Activity Durations 17

3.3.2.2 Permit Activities 17

3.3.2.3 Procurement Activities 17

3.3.2.4 Critical Activities 17

3.3.2.5 Government Activities 18

3.3.2.6 Responsibility 18

3.3.2.7 Work Areas 18

3.3.2.8 Modification or Claim Number 19

3.3.2.9 Bid Item (Not applicable) 19

3.3.2.10 Phase of Work 19

3.3.2.11 Category of Work 19

3.3.2.12 Feature of Work 19

3.3.3 Scheduled Project Completion 19

3.3.3.1 Project Start Date 19

3.3.3.2 Constraint of Last Activity 20

3.3.3.3 Early Project Completion 20

3.3.4 Interim Completion Dates 20

3.3.4.1 Start Phase 20

3.3.4.2 End Phase 20

3.3.4.3 Phase X 20

3.3.5 Default Progress Data Disallowed 21

3.3.6 Out-of-Sequence Progress 21

3.3.7 Negative Lags 21

3.4 PROJECT SCHEDULE SUBMISSIONS 21

3.4.1 Preliminary Project Schedule Submission 21

3.4.2 Initial Project Schedule Submission 21

3.4.3 Periodic Schedule Updates 22

3.4.4 Standard Activity Coding Dictionary 22

3.5 SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS 22

3.5.1 Data Disks 22

3.5.1.1 File Medium 22

3.5.1.2 Disk Label 22

3.5.1.3 File Name 22

3.5.2 Narrative Report 23

3.5.3 Approved Changes Verification 23

3.5.4 Schedule Reports 23

3.5.4.1 Activity Report 23

3.5.4.2 Logic Report 23

3.5.4.3 Total Float Report 23

3.5.4.4 Earnings Report 23

3.5.5 Network Diagram (if required by Task Order) 24

3.5.5.1 Continuous Flow 24

3.5.5.2 Project Milestone Dates 24

3.5.5.3 Critical Path. 24

3.5.5.4 Banding 24

3.5.5.5 S-Curves 24

3.6 PERIODIC PROGRESS MEETINGS 25

3.6.1 Meeting Attendance 25

3.6.2 Update Submission Following Progress Meeting 25

3.6.3 Progress Meeting Contents 25

3.6.3.1 Start and Finish Dates 25

3.6.3.2 Time Completion 25

3.6.3.3 Cost Completion 25

3.6.3.4 Logic Changes 25

3.6.3.5 Other Changes 26

3.7 REQUESTS FOR TIME EXTENSIONS 26

3.7.1 Justification of Delay 26

3.7.2 Submission Requirements 26

3.7.3 Additional Submission Requirements 27

3.8 DIRECTED CHANGES 27

3.9 OWNERSHIP OF FLOAT 27

SECTION 01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

1.1 SUBMITTAL IDENTIFICATION 28

1.2 SUBMITTAL CLASSIFICATION 28

1.2.1 Government Approved 28

1.2.2 Information Only 28

1.3 APPROVED SUBMITTALS 28

1.4 DISAPPROVED SUBMITTALS 29

1.5 WITHHOLDING OF PAYMENT 29

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) 29

PART 3 EXECUTION 29

3.1 GENERAL 29

3.2 SUBMITTAL REGISTER 29

3.3 SCHEDULING 30

3.4 TRANSMITTAL FORM 30

3.5 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURE 30

3.5.1 Procedures 30

3.5.2 Deviations 30

3.6 CONTROL OF SUBMITTALS 30

3.7 GOVERNMENT APPROVED SUBMITTALS 30

3.8 INFORMATION ONLY SUBMITTALS 31

3.9 STAMPS 31

SECTION 01355A ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

1.1 REFERENCES 32

1.2 DEFINITIONS 32

1.2.1 Environmental Pollution and Damage 32

1.2.2 Environmental Protection 32

1.2.3 Contractor Generated Hazardous Waste 32

1.2.4 Land Application for Discharge Water 32

1.2.5 Pesticide 33

1.2.6 Pests 33

1.2.7 Surface Discharge 33

1.2.8 Waters of the United States 33

1.2.9 Wetlands 33

1.3 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS 34

1.4 SUBCONTRACTORS 34

1.5 PAYMENT 34

1.6 SUBMITTALS 34

1.7 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION PLAN 34

1.7.1 Compliance 35

1.7.2. Contents 35

1.7.3 Appendix 38

1.8 PROTECTION FEATURES 38

1.9 ENVIRONMENTAL ASSESSMENT OF CONTRACT

DEVIATIONS

1.1 NOTIFICATION 38

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) 38

PART 3 EXECUTION 38

3.1 ENVIRONMENTAL PERMITS AND COMMITMENTS 38

3.2 LAND RESOURCES 39

3.2.1 Work Area Limits 39

3.2.2 Landscape 39

3.2.3 Erosion and Sediment Controls 39

3.2.4 Contractor Facilities and Work Areas 39

3.3 WATER RESOURCES 40

3.3.1 Cofferdams, Diversions, and Dewatering Operations 40

3.3.2 Stream Crossings 40

3.3.3 Wetlands 40

3.4 AIR RESOURCES 41

3.4.1 Particulates 41

3.4.2 Odors 41

3.4.3 Sound Intrusions 41

3.4.4 Burning 41

3.4.5. Exhaust Fumes from Construction Equipment 41

3.5 CHEMICAL MATERIALS MANAGEMENT AND

WASTE DISPOSAL

3.5.1 Solid Wastes 42

3.5.2 Chemicals and Chemical Wastes 42

3.5.3 Contractor Generated Hazardous Wastes/Excess

Hazardous Materials

3.5.4 Fuel and Lubricants 42

3.5.5 Waste Water 42

3.6 RECYCLING AND WASTE MINIMIZATION 43

3.7 HISTORICAL, ARCHAEOLOGICAL, AND CULTURAL

RESOURCES

3.8 BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 44

3.9 PREVIOUSLY USED EQUIPMENT 44

3.10 MAINTENANCE OF POLLUTION FACILITIES 44

3.11 MILITARY MUNITIONS 44

3.12 TRAINING OF CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL 44

3.13 POST CONSTRUCTION CLEANUP 44

SECTION 01451 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

1.1 REFERENCES 45

1.2 PAYMENT 45

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable) 45

PART 3 EXECUTION 45

3.1 GENERAL 45

3.2 QUALITY CONTROL PLAN 46

3.2.1 General 46

3.2.2 Content of the CQC Plan 46

3.2.3 Task Order Addendum CQC Plan 47

3.2.4 Acceptance of Plan 47

3.2.5 Notification of Changes 47

3.3 COORDINATION MEETING 47

3.4 QUALITY CONTROL ORGANIZATION 48

3.4.1 CQC Organizational Staffing 48

3.4.2 Additional Requirement 48

3.4.3 Organizational Changes 49

3.5 SUBMITTALS 49

3.6 CONTROL 49

3.6.1 Preparatory Phase 49

3.6.2 Initial Phase 50

3.6.3 Follow-up Phase 50

3.6.4 Additional Preparatory and Initial Phases 51

3.7 TESTS 51

3.7.1 Testing Procedure 51

3.7.2 Testing Laboratories 51

3.7.2.1 Capability Check 51

3.7.2.2 Capability Recheck 52

3.7.3 On-Site Laboratory 52

3.7.4 Furnishing or Transportation of Samples for Testing 52

3.8 COMPLETION INSPECTION 52

3.8.1 Contractor's Quality Control Completion Inspection 52

3.8.2 Pre-Final Inspection 52

3.8.3 Final Acceptance Inspection 53

3.9 DOCUMENTATION 53

3.10 NOTIFICATION OF NONCOMPLIANCE 54

SECTION 01500A TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

1.1 SITE PLAN 55

1.2 AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES 55

1.2.1 Payment for Utility Services 55

1.2.2 Meters and Temporary Connections 55

1.2.3 Advance Deposit 55

1.2.4 Final Meter Reading 55

1.2.5 Sanitation 56

1.2.6 Telephone 56

1.3 BULLETIN BOARD, PROJECT SIGN, AND PROJECT

SAFETY SIGN

1.4 PROTECTION AND MAINTENANCE OF TRAFFIC 56

1.4.1 Haul Roads 57

1.4.2 Barricades 57

1.5 CONTRACTOR'S TEMPORARY FACILITIES 57

1.5.1 Administrative Field Offices 57

1.5.2 Storage Area 57

1.5.3 Supplemental Storage Area 58

1.5.4 Appearance of Trailers 58

1.5.5 Maintenance of Storage Area 58

1.5.6 New Building 58

1.5.7 Security Provisions 59

1.6 GOVERNMENT FIELD OFFICE 59

1.6.1 Contracting Officer Representative’s Office 59

1.6.2 Trailer-Type Mobile Office 59

1.7 PLANT COMMUNICATION 59

1.8 TEMPORARY PROJECT SAFETY FENCING 60

1.9 CLEANUP 60

1.10 RESTORATION OF STORAGE AREA 60

SECTION 01780A CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

1.1 SUBMITTALS 61

1.2 PROJECT RECORD DOCUMENTS 61

1.2.1 As-Built Drawings 61

1.2.1.1 Government Furnished Materials 62

1.2.1.2 Working As-Built and Final As-Built Drawings 62

1.2.1.3 Drawing Preparation 64

1.2.1.4 Computer Aided Design and Drafting Drawings 64

1.2.1.5 Payment 65

1.2.2 As-Built Record of Equipment and Materials 65

1.2.3 As-Built Shop Drawings 66

1.2.4 Construction Contract Specifications 66

1.2.5 Real Property Equipment 66

1.3 WARRANTY MANAGEMENT 66

1.3.1 Warranty Management Plan 66

1.3.2 Performance Bond 68

1.3.3 Pre-Warranty Conference 68

1.3.4 Contractor's Response to Construction Warranty

Service Requirements

1.3.5 Warranty Tags 71

1.4 MECHANICAL TESTING, ADJUSTING,

BALANCING, AND COMMISSIONING

1.5 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE MANUALS 72

1.6 FINAL CLEANING 72

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not USED) 72

PART 3 EXECUTION (NOT USED) 72

SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES 73

CONTRACTOR DAILY ACTIVITY REPORT 74

REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI) 75

U. S. DEPARMENT OF COMMERCE

NATIONAL OCEANIC AND ATMSOPHERIC ADMINISTRATION

June 4, 2013 (Revised July 18, 2013)

SECTION 01100

GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

The intent of this contract is to provide a timely response to the maintenance, repair, or rehabilitation (MRR) needs at Government installations and facilities. Work may include design build requirements and some new construction. Typical efforts include, but are not limited to, these areas: maintenance, repair, rehabilitation, energy conservation, environmental, logistical, and operations. The contractor shall be required to perform all facets of the work to include surveying the problem, recommending a solution, and correcting the problem in a timely manner.

The contractor shall maintain the capability to provide quick responses for this work. Work requirements will vary from site to site. Task orders issued under this contract may be issued for work at all owned and leased U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) bureau facilities, including particularly those of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) line office components in the eastern portion of the U.S. This contract is primarily for use for the National Weather Service (NWS) in the eastern states, but may, at the discretion of the contracting officer and with the agreement of the contractor, be used for work at other DOC or NOAA locations in the U.S.

The primary objective of this contract is to provide site survey, work plan, and maintenance, repair, and rehabilitation services on Government installations and facilities. The work shall be of high quality, contracted for at a reasonable price, and performed in an expeditious manner with a minimum number of change orders. The ability to survey and identify deficiencies; plan and document the work required to correct deficiencies; provide incidental engineering services;

estimate the cost of the work; obtain subcontracts or perform the work with the contractor’s own work forces; and manage the construction effort while insuring quality and safety are paramount to the success of this contract. It is not critical that the contractor be prepared to execute all the work under this contract with its own workforce, but it must perform the oversight and supervision necessary to manage the work for NOAA in a cost effective and high-quality manner while meeting project schedules. The contractor shall be responsible for managing and executing facility or installation deficiency corrections. If the contractor fails to provide a quality product at a reasonable price and on schedule, the contractor may not receive additional task orders under this contract over the minimum specified by the contract.

a. Typical Work Requirements for the NWS could include, but will not be limited to, various types of roof installation and repairs that may include polyurethane, shingles, decking, flashing, concrete roofs, and membrane roofs; All construction phases for Automated Surface Observing System (ASOS) rehabilitations; Carpentry work; Antenna Tower installations from 30 feet to 100 feet, including footers and foundations; Mold remediation and sampling; Lightning protection system installation, including ground ring, masts, rods, and exothermic welding; Parking lot sealing and expansions; Fiberglass dome restoration and sectional manufacturing and installation; Electrical branch circuit installation, breaker panel and transformer installation no higher than 480 volts, 3-phase and single-phase;

Plumbing installation; uninterruptible power supply (UPS) installations up to 100 KVA ;

UPS battery change outs; Concrete repair for walkways, foundations, pads, piers, and similar structures; Wall air-conditioning (AC) unit installations, 1-to-6 tons; up to 200kW generator installations including automatic transfer switch (ATS); Installation of less than 20’ x 20’ prefabricated buildings; Ability to install signage, including earthwork, electrical connections, lighting, and acquisition; Installations and repair of landscaping irrigation systems; and Identification of facilities systems deficiencies and development of recommendations for solutions; Demolish and dispose of concrete, wood structures and other small facilities (less than 1000sf), all aspects; provide HVAC replacements of 10-30 ton air handling units, with evaporators, expansion valves and all other equipment required for system performance; install building automated management systems; monitoring, on-site routine preventive maintenance, and as needed, on-site repair of hydro meteorological data collection and communications equipment; installation, modification, maintenance, and training support for hydro meteorological data collection software, and the hardware on which it operates; perform conductance, impedance, and resistance testing on power systems; conduct thermal testing and infrared diagnostics on facilities; conduct IAQ testing;

HVAC duct cleaning; and convert Upper Air Inflation Building (UAIB) to hydrogen controls from helium.

b. In order to meet the objectives of this contract, the contractor must provide expertise in certain areas in order to accomplish the required work. Disciplines and related work requirements may include, but are not limited to the following:

(1) Architectural. Enclosures, shelters, building systems, mobile buildings, chimneys, grout, mortar, concrete, brick, concrete masonry units (CMUs), waterproofing, insulation, caulking and sealants, roofing, gutters, drains, metal decking, joists, siding and exterior surfacing, levelers, docks, ramps, stairs, shelving, windows, doors, painting, finishes, louvers, awnings, shutters, panels, grills, ceilings, acoustical areas, walls, paneling, flooring (conductive and nonconductive), carpeting, tiles, builder’s hardware, signage, metals, woods and plastics, millwork, thermal and moisture protection, fireproofing, equipment systemization layouts, building fixtures and furnishings, and handicap systemization.

(2) Civil. Topographic surveying, grading and earthwork, surface and subsurface storm drainage and drainage control structures, storm water management, erosion and sediment control, clearing and grubbing, paving and surfacing for roads, parking areas and sidewalks, parking layout, pavement markings, traffic control and signage, gates and fencing, curbs and gutters, railroads, dewatering, landscaping, seeding and sodding, riprap, geotechnical investigations, slope stabilization, foundations, borings, trenching, piles and caissons, bridges, spill containment, berms, demolition, wetlands delineation, and airfield access roads and instrument sites.

(3) Cost. Life cycle costing, benefit-cost analyses, economic analysis, and cost estimating services.

(4) Electrical. Electrical distribution and network balancing (aerial and underground), transmission lines, poles (telephone and power), towers, ducts, raceways, conduits, tubing, connectors, wires, cable, cable trays, outlet boxes, cabinets and enclosures, supports, fiber optics cable and equipment, manholes, concrete pads, insulators, lightning arrestors, transformers, capacitors, switches, relays, fuses, grounding, lightning protection, cathodic protection, service entrances, panel boards, circuit breakers, motor control centers, special equipment/systems, targeting systems, resistance heating, starters, uninterrupted power supplies (UPS), beacons, batteries, generators, solar systems, receptacles, lighting fixtures, lamps, ballasts, equipment connections, special outlets, disconnect switches, splices, terminations, control systems, security systems, IDS, utilities monitoring and control systems (UMCS), and similar micro-processor environmental control systems, audio and visual communication systems, telephone systems, instrumentation systems, and fire detection and alarm systems.

(5) Environmental. Industrial and sanitary sewers, waste treatment facilities, septic tanks with drains, portable toilets wells, water treatment facilities, water distribution systems, potable and fire water supplies (including wells, piping, pumps, valves, sprinklers), water use analyses, leakage analysis, and hazardous waste analyses, and disposal of waste products.

(6) Mechanical. Heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) systems and components, chillers, refrigerants, cooling towers, air handling equipment, energy conservation, heat transfer surfaces, furnaces, air distribution, valves, pumps and associated piping and ducts;

conveying systems, elevators, dumbwaiters, moving walks, box conveyors, hoists and cranes, lifts, escalators with associated electrical and hydraulic controls; incinerators, boilers, material handling systems, dryers, steam lines, transient tubes, shredders, plumbing fixtures, special equipment/systems, sterilization systems, fuel distribution (i.e.

propane, natural gas, and slurries), petroleum oil lubricants (POL), storage tanks for fuel, gas, water, and sewage, piping systems, fire suppression (water, chemical, and gas), fuel use and leak analyses, sterilizers, compressed air production and distribution systems, medical and industrial gas distribution systems, exhaust systems, steam systems, pipe insulation, and plumbing systems involving water, solids, and hazardous waste.

(7) Safety. Life safety, fire protection systems, industrial hygiene, inflammatory gases, medical safety and hygiene, asbestos and lead-based paint evaluation and removal or encapsulation, blast distances, failure mode and effective analyses (FMEA), Occupational Safety and Hazards Act (OSHA) and American Disability Act (ADA) evaluations.

(8) Structural. Structural design and analysis of building systems and ancillary structures

(concrete, masonry, steel, etc.), foundations, underwater structures, reinforced concrete, equipment mounting, shock isolation reinforced masonry, wood, steel joists, steel decks, structural steel frame systems, steel bracing, seismic design and evaluations, steel connections, non-building structures, welding procedures, detailing of structural components and hardened (protective) structures. Non-building structures such as elevated tanks, vertical tanks on ground, horizontal tanks, retaining walls and buried structures.

Anchorage and support of mechanical and electrical equipment. Applications of industry building codes and standards.

(9) Systems. Quality control, operations and maintenance (O&M) manuals and procedures both preventative and breakdown, training, human factors engineering, upgrade assessments, equipment inventories and O&M documentation to obtain support, energy system surveys, O&M training efforts to support the MRR, System/equipment and life safety repair and maintenance efforts for existing systems/equipment, logistical support, accreditation surveys.

(10) Other Requirements. Asbestos and/or lead based paint abatement may be required during equipment/systems remediation. On-site inspection and checkout of MRR effort will be required. Demolition and/or temporary removal and reinstallation of supporting elements in the project related areas may be required. Surveys and assessments of systems/equipment may be required prior to MRR action. On-site inspection and acceptance services may be required. Ancillary work necessary to support the MRR action project or to restore the work area to the condition prior to the MRR action project may be included.

1.1 PRECEDENCE

Where the following requirements differ from requirements established by a specific task order, the task order requirements shall govern.

1.2 INQUIRIES

Inquiries regarding individual task orders shall be directed to the persons indicated in the task order Request for Proposal (RFP). Typically, these will be the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for technical inquiries and the Contracting Officer (CO) or Contract Specialist (CS) for contractual inquiries.

1.3 DEFINITIONS

The terms listed below are defined as indicated wherever they may be used in the technical specifications.

"General Clauses", "General Conditions", or "General Provisions" shall be read as "Contract Clauses".

"Construction quality control" shall be read as "Contractor quality control".

"Provide" shall be defined as "furnish, install, test and make ready for use".

Days shall be defined as calendar days, unless specifically stated otherwise.

Bare surface: The term "bare" is defined as unpainted and uncoated surface.

Appurtenance: Appurtenance is defined as any built-in or attached nonstructural portion of a building; a subordinate part or accessory of a major item, such as a shed, garbage rack or fence.

Paint: The term "paint" as used herein is defined as emulsions, enamels, paints, stains, varnishes, sealers, cement-emulsion filler, and other coatings, whether used as prime, intermediate, or finish coat.

Complete hiding: "Complete hiding" is defined as the application of one or more coats of paint to all surfaces such that an additional overcoat of paint of the color and tint identical to the previous coat will not alter the color, shade, or texture of any portion of the painted surface. At least two coats of paint shall be applied to bare surfaces.

Task order: A task order is an order for services under this contract, awarded after evaluation of a proposal. The task order documentation will consist of an order form signed by a Contracting Officer, the RFP, and the accepted proposal.

1.4 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULING

The instructions for preparation and submittal of the contractor-prepared schedule will be included with individual task orders.

1.5 SUPERINTENDENCE OF SUBCONTRACTORS

If the Contracting Officer, at any time after 50% of the subcontracted work has been completed, finds that satisfactory progress is being made, he/she may waive all or part of the requirements for on-site superintendence subject to the right of the Contracting Officer to reinstate such requirements if at any time during the progress of the remaining work he/she finds that satisfactory progress is not being made.

1.6 IDENTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEES (As Required per Task Order)

The Contractor shall be responsible for furnishing to each employee and for requiring each employee engaged on the work site to display identification as may be approved and directed by the Contracting Office. All prescribed identification shall immediately be delivered to the Contracting Officer for cancellation upon the release of any employee. When required by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall obtain and submit fingerprints of all persons employed or to be employed on the project.

1.6.1 Identification Badge

The Contractor shall provide each employee an identification (ID) badge on the contract start date or on employment start date. The ID badge shall be made of nonmetallic material to prevent electrical shock. The badge shall be easily readable and include the employee's name, contractor's name, functional area of assignment, security clearance if applicable, and color photograph. The ID badge shall be approved by the COR before the contract start date.

1.6.2 Display of ID Badges

Contractor personnel shall wear the ID badge at all times when performing work under this contract, to include attending Government meetings and conferences. Unless otherwise specified in the contract, each contractor employee shall wear the ID badge in a conspicuous place on the front of exterior clothing and above the waist, except when safety or health reasons prohibit such placement. Also, see paragraph in this section titled "Access Control Requirements".

1.6.3 Answering Telephones

Contractor personnel shall identify themselves as contractor employees when answering Government telephones.

1.6.4 Utilizing Electronic Mail

1.6.4.1 Contractor-Sent Email

When Contractor personnel send email messages to Government personnel while performing on this contract, the Contractor's email address shall include the company name together with the person's name.

1.6.4.2 User Address on Government Computers

When it is necessary for the Contractor personnel to have a user address on a Government computer, the Government will ensure that person's email address includes the name of the Contractor.

1.7 APPLICATION OF WAGE RATES

Applicable Davis-Bacon Wage Rates will be provided with individual task orders.

1.8 PAYMENTS TO SUBCONTRACTORS

The Contractor's attention is directed to contract FAR clause "52.232-5 Payment under Fixed- Price Construction Contracts." In addition to the requirements set forth in the referenced paragraph, the Government will reimburse the Contractor, upon request, for the amount of premiums paid by the subcontractors for performance and payment bonds (including coinsurance and reinsurance agreements, when applicable) after the Contractor furnishes evidence of full payment to the surety.

1.9 PAYMENTS TO CONTRACTOR

The following is an example of a Contractor's release of claims required to comply with the provisions of paragraph (h) of the contract FAR clause "52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts":

1.9.1 Release of Claims

RELEASE OF CLAIMS

The undersigned contractor, and its assignee(s), if any, pursuant to the terms of Contract No.

___________ (the contract), between the United States of America and said contractor for the _________________ located at __________________ hereby agrees to remise, release, and forever discharge the United States, its officers, agents, and employees of and from any and all liabilities, obligations, claims, appeals, and demands, including any and all subcontractor claims, whether known or unknown, asserted or unasserted, directly or indirectly, whether administrative or judicial, legal or equitable, arising under, related to, or by virtue of said contract or any modification or change thereof except as follows: (Here list any claims against the Government and the amounts thereof. If none, so state.)

Witness the signature and seal of the undersigned this _____ day of __________, (Year).

CONTRACTOR

WITNESS ______________________(Seal) (Print or Type)

(Signature) (Signature)

(Address) (Official Title)

1.10 TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER

This provision specifies the procedure for determination of time extensions for unusually severe weather in accordance with the contract FAR clause "52.249-10 Default: (Fixed Price Construction)." In order for the Contracting Officer to award a time extension under this clause, the following conditions must be satisfied:

(1) The weather experienced at the project site during the task order period must be found to be unusually severe, that is, more severe than the adverse weather anticipated for the project location during any given month.

(2) The unusually severe weather must actually cause a delay to the completion of the project. The delay must be beyond the control and without the fault or negligence of the Contractor.

1.11 WORKING HOURS

Working hours under this contract will normally be limited to Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m.

to 4:30 p.m., local time unless different times are agreed upon under a specific task order.

However, work will generally not be permitted on weekends and Federal holidays. Under unusual circumstances, such as when utility turn-off is required for an extended period of time, authorization for weekend or holiday work may be requested from the Contracting Officer.

These instances must be coordinated well in advance, in writing. Likewise, utility turn-off of short duration or work which will disrupt normal operations or traffic flow must be scheduled at least three working days in advance and may require schedule changes to ensure that safety is maintained.

1.12 REQUIRED INSURANCE SCHEDULE

Please CAR Clause 1352.228-70 INSURANCE COVERAGE

1.13 INTERRUPTIONS TO UTILITY SERVICES

A schedule showing the approximate times of interruptions of utility services and roads shall be submitted approximately 30 days in advance of interrupting services to make connections.

Where it is necessary to interrupt services to make connections and the period of interruption will last more than two hours, the connections shall be performed on Saturday or Sunday, unless otherwise approved by the Contracting Officer. Final arrangements shall be made with the Contracting Officer at least 72 hours in advance of the scheduled times of interruptions.

1.14 CONTRACTOR-FURNISHED EQUIPMENT DATA

At or before 30 days prior to final inspection and acceptance of the work, the Contractor shall submit the data mentioned in the following sub-clauses.

(a) Equipment List. An itemized equipment list showing unit retail value and nameplate data including serial number, model number, size, manufacturer, and other pertinent information for all Contractor-furnished items of mechanical equipment, electrical equipment, and fire protection systems installed under this contract.

(b) Guarantees. A list of all equipment items which are specified to be guaranteed accompanied by a copy of each specific guarantee therefore. For each specific guaranteed item, a name, address, and telephone number shall be shown on the list for the subcontractor who installed the equipment, the equipment supplier or distributor, and the equipment manufacturer. The completion date of the guarantee period shall correspond to the applicable specification requirements for each guaranteed item.

(c) Warranty Service Calls. The Contractor shall furnish to the Contracting Officer the names of local service representatives and/or Contractors that are available for warranty service calls and who will respond to a call within the required time periods, as follows: 4 hours for heating, air-conditioning, refrigeration, air supply and distribution, and critical electrical service systems and food service equipment, and 24 hours for all other systems. The names, addresses, and telephone numbers for day, night, weekend, and holiday service responses shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer and also posted at a conspicuous location in each mechanical and electrical room or close to the unit.

1.15 SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL

Before initiation of work at the job site, an accident prevention plan, written by the prime contractor for the specific work and hazards of the contract and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of the Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA) will be reviewed and found acceptable by designated Government personnel.

1.16 COMPLIANCE WITH OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH ACT (OSHA).

The Contractor shall comply with OSHA standards. The OSHA standards are subject to change and such changes may affect the Contractor in his performance under the contract. It is the Contractor's responsibility to know such changes and the effective dates of those changes.

1.17 SHOP DRAWINGS

The Contractor's attention is directed to the FAR clause "52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction."

1.18 SUBMITTALS

(a) Submittal Procedures. See SECTION 01330: SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES. The following shall apply to the individual task orders issued under this contract.

(b) Shop Drawings shall be submitted in ample time to secure approval prior to the time that the items they cover, are to be delivered to the site. Unless otherwise specified, shop drawings shall be submitted not less than 30 days before commencement of fabrication of fabricated items and not less than 15 days before delivery of standard stock manufactured items. Where materials are stock with the manufacturer, catalog data, including specifications and full descriptive matter, may be submitted as shop drawings. When catalog includes non-applicable data, the applicable data shall be clearly designated and identified by item number, item name, and name of manufacturer. Shop drawings submitted (including initial and final submittals) shall be reproductions on high quality paper with clear and legible print. Drawings shall generally be bordered a minimum of one inch and trimmed to neat lines and unless otherwise specified, the minimum scale shall be 3/8-inch to the foot. Shop drawings quality shall be subject to approval. Each shop drawing, including catalog data, shall be identified with a title block including the name of Contractor, contract number, name and location of project, and name of item of work or structure to which the shop drawing applies. Material fabricated or delivered to the site before approved shop drawings have been returned to the Contractor shall be subject to rejection. NO CONSTRUCTION OR INSTALLATION SHALL BE DONE

FOR ANY ITEM REQUIRING SHOP DRAWINGS, UNTIL ALL SHOP DRAWINGS FOR

THAT ITEM HAVE BEEN APPROVED.

(c) As-Built Shop Drawings: Upon completion of the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish five complete sets of prints or one complete set of reproducibles of all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show all changes and revisions made up to the time the equipment is completed and accepted. The quality of the reproducibles and prints is subject to approval.

(d) As-Built Drawings: The Contractor shall maintain three separate sets of red-lined, full scale, as-built construction drawings marked up to fully indicate as-built conditions. These drawings shall be maintained in a current condition at all times until completion of the work, and shall be available for review by Government personnel at all times. All variations from the contract drawings, for whatever reason – including those occasioned by modifications, optional materials, and the required coordination between trades – shall be indicated. These variations shall be shown in the same general detail used in the contract drawings. In addition, the Contractor shall indicate on the As-Built Drawings, the brand-name, description, location, and quantity of any and all materials used which contain asbestos. The Contractor shall also be responsible for updating the Government-furnished Computer Aided Design and Drafting (CADD) files to reflect the current as-built conditions throughout the duration of the project.

The updated CADD design files shall be maintained in the Autocad format consistent with the graphic standards established in the CADD contract drawings provided by the Government.

The Contractor will be provided a copy of the current Government standards to facilitate his efforts in the maintenance of design files. The updated CADD files shall be reviewed by the Government on a monthly basis during the progress payment evaluation. The Contractor shall be prepared to demonstrate the status of the updated CADD files in his on-site office. The as-built utility drawings shall show locations and elevations of all underground new utilities and existing utilities encountered, including dimensions from permanent structures and/or survey locations. The submittal requirements for as-built utility drawings shall be shown as separate activities on the Contractor-prepared network analysis. Upon completion of the work, the marked-up drawings and the updated CADD files shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer on CD. In multi-phased construction where portions of a system are to be turned over to the user prior to completion of the project, the marked-up drawings for that portion shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer at that time.

(e) CADD Files: The Government will provide to the Contractor, within 30 calendar days after Notice of Award, copies of the CADD computer files of the contract drawings for the production of as-built drawings. These files will be in Autocad format. The Government provides no warranty, expressed or implied, of the CADD computer files. The Contractor shall assume all responsibility to verify the CADD drawing files. The Contractor shall not use the CADD drawing computer files to resolve dimensional or other discrepancies. The Government shall not guarantee the measurable accuracy of the CADD drawing computer files.

(f) Purchase Orders: Each purchase order issued by the Contractor or his subcontractors for materials and equipment to be incorporated into the project shall be maintained on file at the Contractor's field office for inspection and review by Government representatives. Each purchase order shall (1) be clearly identified with applicable contract number, (2) carry an identifying number, (3) be in sufficient detail to identify the material being purchased, and (4) indicate a definite delivery date. At the option of the Contractor, the copies of the purchase orders may or may not indicate the price of the articles purchased.

(g) Color Boards:

(1) The Contractor shall submit a minimum of three (3) complete sets of color boards within 120 calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed. Construction color boards shall be submitted in a 3-ring notebook binder with all materials securely mounted on rigid 8-

1/2 by 11-inch presentation (mat) board, with a maximum spread of 25-1/2 by 33 inches for foldouts, clearly coded regarding location of materials in the facility.

(2) An index shall be provided listing pertinent contract specifications and drawings for each sample and any proposed substitutions or variances shall be so designated. The Contractor shall also certify, in writing, that all submittal items technically comply with the project specifications.

(3) Color boards shall reflect all actual finish textures, patterns, and colors required for this contract as specified on the Interior Room Finish Schedule, the Exterior Finish Schedule and Interior Finish Materials Legend located in the Contract Drawings, and the sample requirements of the submittal registers. All materials must be labeled with the manufacturer's name, pattern and color reference. Patterned material samples (such as carpet) must be of sufficient size to enable evaluation of the pattern. Samples shall be keyed or coded to match any key or code system in the Contract Drawings.

(4) The Contractor shall express mail a minimum of three (3) copies of the color boards to the COR. Concurrence or comments will be provided not later than 45 calendar days after receipt of the submittal. This paragraph does not cover the quality of finishing materials.

The quality, physical requirements, and method of installation shall be submitted with the appropriate shop drawings. The Contractor shall not submit any of the above requirements with the color boards. Specific locations where the various materials are required are shown on the drawings.

1.19 SPECIAL REFERENCES

(a) Shop Drawings. The basic requirements for Shop Drawings are set forth in the contract clauses and special clauses.

(b) Approved Equal, as applicable per task order. The Contractor's attention is directed to the contract FAR provision 52.211-6 "Brand Name or Equal."

(c) Payment to Subcontractors. The Contractor's attention is directed to set forth in the contract clauses and special clauses.

1.20 DIFFERENCES IN DRAWINGS

In addition to the provisions of paragraph entitled "Specifications and Drawings for Construction," the structural drawings shall govern in cases where they differ from the architectural drawings.

1.21 DAMAGE TO WORK

The responsibility for damage to any part of the permanent work shall be as set forth in the contract FAR clause "52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities." However, if, in the judgment of the Contracting Officer, any part of the permanent work performed by the Contractor is damaged by flood or earthquake, which damage is not due to the failure of the Contractor to take reasonable precautions or to exercise sound engineering and construction practices in the conduct of the work, the Contractor will make the repairs as ordered by the Contracting Officer and full compensation for such repairs will be made at the applicable contract unit or lump sum prices as fixed and established in the contract. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there are no contract unit or lump sum prices applicable to any part of such work, an equitable adjustment pursuant to contract FAR clause, "52.236-74 Changes," shall be made as full compensation for the repairs of that part of the permanent work for which there are no applicable contract unit or lump sum prices. Except as herein provided, damage to all work (including temporary construction), utilities, materials, equipment and plants shall be repaired to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer at the Contractor's expense, regardless of the cause of such damage.

1.22 WORK ADJACENT TO ROADS AND HIGHWAYS

In addition to the requirements in contract FAR clause " 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas," the Contractor shall comply with the following requirements: Where the construction work is on or adjacent to, or involves hauling over public or private roads, streets, or highways, all herein referred to as "roads," the said roads shall, except as otherwise specified or directed, be kept open for traffic at all times during the construction period. Further, the Contractor shall, during said construction, provide, erect and maintain warning signs, lanterns or torches or other safety devices and, when necessary, provide flagmen for protection of traffic to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and local authorities. The Contractor shall keep the roads and the right-of-way of the roads open for traffic at all times during the construction period and free of debris that might be caused to accumulate thereon by his operations. Upon completion of the work, the Contractor shall clean up the said roads and construction site, and repair any damage to the roads occasioned by his operations under this contract to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer and local authorities having jurisdiction. The drainage from the roads shall not be obstructed by the construction work. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining and paying for all permits required for operation on all roads.

1.23 APPROVED EQUAL

The drawings and the technical provisions of these specifications may, in some instances, refer to certain items of equipment, material, or article by trade name. References of this type shall not be construed as limiting competition, but shall be regarded as establishing a standard of quality.

In this respect, the Contractor's attention is directed to the contract FAR clause "52.236-75 Material and Workmanship."

1.24 SCHEDULE OF WORK

The Contractor's attention is directed to the contract clause "52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts," wherein if, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer.

1.25 PROTECTION OF UTILITY LINES

(a) It shall be the Contractor's responsibility to protect all existing utility lines from damage during excavation for utilities systems. Any damage resulting to existing utility systems shall be repaired by the Contractor, to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer, at no additional cost to the Government. The Contractor is responsible to ensure underground utilities are marked, as required by State Law (e.g. New England – Dig-Safe or Maryland – Miss Utility).

(b) All requests for access and/or locations must be made through the COR or Contracting Officer. The User will work directly with the Contracting Officer to provide timely information to the Contractor.

(c) The Contractor shall be required to locate and mark underground utilities for gas, water, sanitary sewer, storm sewer, and electrical, but excluding fiber/telephone and communications.

The Contractor will have use of Government utility drawings to aid in locating. The Contractor shall be responsible for the location of the electric lines and all other utilities listed above that are of metal or have tracer wires available for locating. The utilities that are of non-conductive construction such as plastic or Transite and have no tracer wire or other means of applying a signal are to be located from the utility maps to the best of the Contractor's ability. The utilities that are located from maps that appear to be in the vicinity of the excavation are to be hand-dug for location purposes. If a line is damaged that is within 10 feet of that shown on the utility maps, the Contractor shall be held responsible for its repair. The Contractor shall contact the local utility companies to locate underground telephone and communications lines. The Contractor shall mark the proposed route or limits of the excavation in white prior to the request so that the Government personnel will know where to mark for utilities. If the Contractor damages any marked lines during excavation, the Contractor shall contact the Government Quality Assurance (QA) Representative immediately to determine whether the Contractor will perform repairs or reimburse the Government for repairs.

1.26 UNEXPECTED HAZARDOUS SUBSTANCES

In the event that suspected hazardous substances are revealed during construction activities, all such construction activities in the immediate area shall be immediately suspended. Hazardous substances, for purposes of this specification only, shall be defined as Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) hazardous substances, infectious or radioactive wastes, asbestos or oil. The Contractor shall leave the materials undisturbed and shall immediately report the find to the COR so that proper authorities can be notified. The Contractor shall not resume construction activities in the vicinity of the suspected hazardous substances until written clearance is received from the COR. Identification and removal of any such materials shall be conducted in accordance with all Federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations according to the contract FAR clause "52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions."

1.27 ORDERING PROCEDURES

Ordering procedures are detailed in the ordering contract FAR clause “52.216-18 Ordering” in base contract. The Contractor shall identify a representative(s) to perform site visits, receive solicitations, provide Contractor proposals, and receive task orders.

1.28 DRAWINGS

Relevant drawings will be issued with each task order. The Contractor shall be responsible for researching as-built drawing availability at each project site as required to perform the requirements of each task order.

1.29 CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS

1.29.1 Preconstruction Conference.

Prior to commencement of construction a Preconstruction Conference will be held to acquaint the Contractor with the general plan of contract administration and requirements under which the construction operation is to proceed. This conference will also inform the Contractor of the obligations concerning equal opportunity and Federal wage rates reporting system.

1.29.2 Contract Closeout.

Completion, acceptance, and contract settlement are accomplished when final punch list items (See contract FAR clause “52.246-12 Inspection of Construction”) have been completed and approved, as-built drawings are complete, and warranty provisions and dates are established.

SECTION 01320A

PROJECT SCHEDULE

1.1 REFERENCES

Any publications listed below form a part of the specification to the extent referenced. Any publications listed are referenced in the text by basic designation only.

1.2 QUALIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall designate an authorized representative who shall be responsible for the preparation of all required project schedule reports.

PART 2 PRODUCTS (Not Applicable)

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Pursuant to the Contract Provision, Schedule for Construction Contracts, a Project Schedule as described below shall be prepared. The scheduling of construction shall be the responsibility of the Contractor. Contractor management personnel shall actively participate in its development.

Subcontractors and suppliers working on the project shall also contribute in developing and maintaining an accurate Project Schedule. The approved Project Schedule shall be used to measure the progress of the work, to aid in evaluating time extensions, and to provide the basis of all progress payments.

3.2 BASIS FOR PAYMENT

The schedule shall be the basis for measuring Contractor progress. Lack of an approved schedule or scheduling personnel will result in an inability of the Contracting Officer to evaluate Contractor's progress for the purposes of payment. Failure of the Contractor to provide all information, as specified below, shall result in the disapproval of the entire Project Schedule submission. In the case where Project Schedule revisions have been directed by the Contracting Officer and those revisions have not been included in the Project Schedule, the Contracting Officer may hold retainage up to the maximum allowed by contract, each payment period, until revisions to the Project Schedule have been made.

3.3 PROJECT SCHEDULE

The computer software system used by the Contractor to produce the Project Schedule shall be capable of providing all requirements of this specification. Failure of the Contractor to meet the requirements of this specification shall result in the disapproval of the schedule. Manual methods used to produce any required information shall require approval by the Contracting Officer.

3.3.1 Use of the Critical Path Method

The Critical Path Method (CPM) of network calculation shall be used to generate the Project Schedule. The Contractor shall provide the Project Schedule in the Precedence Diagram Method (PDM).

3.3.2 Level of Detail Required

The Project Schedule shall include an appropriate level of detail.