Classroom tibu

THIS PRESOLICITATION POST IS TO ANNOUNCE THE SITE VISIT THAT IS GOING TO BE ON JULY 17TH AT TIBU, NORTE DE SANTANDER, COLOMBIA
POC: YESID AREVALO CEL: 300 484 8870
JORGE PINILLA: 300 200 3476
TIME: 8:00 AM
ADDRESS: GUARDIA DE LA BASE MILITAR, TIBU, NORTE DE SANTANDER
PLEASE ANSWER TO THIS INVITATION NLT JULY 13TH 2018, 10:00 AM WITH AN E-MAIL TO astrid.j.pardootero.fn@mail.mil WITH NAMES AND IDENTIFICATION NUMBERS OF PARTICIPANTS.
STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)
CONSTRUCT CLASSROOMS, IN TIBU (VETA CENTRAL Y KM 40) - NORTE DE SANTANDER

PART 1

1. GENERAL: Under this contract, the Contractor shall design and construct Classrooms, bathrooms and restaurants, in the municipality of Tibú, Norte de Santander, Colombia in accordance with (IAW) the Statement of Work (SOW). The Government shall not exercise any supervision or control over the contract providers performing the tasks herein. Any services provided under this contract are considered non-personal in nature.

1.1 Description of Services: The Contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, supplies, facilities, transportation, tools, materials, supervision, and other items and non-personal services necessary to execute the terms of this statement of work. The project consists in three (3) classrooms (2 in Vetas Central and 1 in km 40) with an approximately 65m2 of area, approximately 40 students (each classroom). Construction shall include sidewalks. The work executed by the contractor shall include but is not limited to:

• Project site localization and layout.
• Provisional fencing and camp.
• Stripping topsoil, all excavation, backfill and compaction.
• Foundation beams, compacted fill, proper concrete mix for the footings, footing beams, aerial beams, columns, lintels, slabs, ditch and sidewalks.
• Conventional masonry.
• Metallic structure and roof materials.
• Potable water distribution system, sanitary system and storm water system.
• Electrical distribution system and accessories.
• Interior and exterior stucco, interior plaster, paint on interior and exterior walls, floor tiles, wall tiles, windows, doors and bathrooms.
• Commemorative plate, flags area, informative banner and clean-up.

Note: The Contractor shall verify all dimensions and/or quantities on site before commencing.

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

1.2 Background: The project is part of US Southern Command's Humanitarian Assistance Program and complements the Colombian Army's (COLAR) Civil Affairs requirements.

1.3 Objectives: The objective is to provide classrooms in to the Municipality of Tibú, which requires an appropriate place for the children of Tibú to study. Additionally, the classrooms will also contain individual restrooms for boys, girls and teacher; it will also include a janitor room.

1.4 Scope: The Contractor shall provide all design drawings/specifications and labor required construct three classrooms, located in the municipality of Tibú, Norte de Santander.

1.5 Required Delivery: The work shall begin within ten (10) days after the Contractor receives the contract award, and the project shall be completed in 180 days or less from receipt of contract award. This delivery time includes clean-up of the site area.

1.6 General Information:

1.6.1 Quality Control (QC): The Contractor shall develop and maintain an effective quality control program to ensure services are performed in accordance with this SOW and applicable regulations. The Contractor shall develop and implement procedures to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective services. The Contractor's quality control program is the means by which he assures himself that his work complies with the requirement of the contract. The Contractor shall deliver a Quality Control Plan (QCP) to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) and Contracting Officer (KO) for approval within 30 days of contract award. The Contractor shall have five (5) working days to submit any changes for COR and KO acceptance.

1.6.2 Quality Assurance (QA): The Government shall evaluate the Contractor's performance under this contract in accordance with the Quality Assurance Surveillance Plan. This plan is primarily focused on what the Government must do to ensure that the Contractor has performed in accordance with the performance standards. It defines how the performance standards will be applied, the frequency of surveillance, and the minimum acceptable defect rate(s).
1.6.3 Recognized Holidays: The Contractor is not required to perform work on Colombian holidays.
New Year's Day Feast of Saints Peter and Paul
Epiphany Independence Day
St. Joseph's Day Battle of Boyacá
Holy Thursday Assumption Day
Good Friday Discover of America
Labor Day All Saints Day
Ascension Day Cartagena's Independence Day
Corpus Christi Immaculate Conception
Fest of the Sacred Heart Christmas Day

1.6.4 Hours of Operation: The Contractor shall execute work within the following work schedule: Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. through 5:00 p.m. and Saturdays 8:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m., except Colombian holidays or when the local Government facilities are closed due to local or national emergencies, administrative closings, or similar Government directed facility closings. The Contractor must at all times maintain an adequate workforce for the uninterrupted performance of all tasks defined within this SOW when the Government facility is not closed. When hiring personnel, the Contractor shall keep in mind that the stability and continuity of the workforce are essential.
1.6.5 Place of Performance: The work to be performed under this contract will be performed in the municipality of Tibú, Department of Norte de Santander.
1.6.6 Type of Contract: The Government plans to award a Firm Fixed Price contract for this requirement.

1.6.7 Special Qualifications: Not Applicable

1.6.8 Post Award Conference/Periodic Progress Meetings: The Contractor agrees to attend any post award conference convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.5. The KO, COR and 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 Government.

1.6.9 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 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 order.

1.6.11 10 Key Personnel: The following personnel are considered key personnel by the government: The quality control representative, the project engineer, field engineer/architect, project superintendant/foreman and any other engineers leading design (plans or calculations) efforts related to the project. The Contractor shall provide a project engineer/architect who shall be responsible for the performance of the work. The name of this person and an alternate who shall act for the project engineer when they are absent shall be provided in writing to the KO within 10 days of contract award. The project engineer shall have full authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The project engineer or alternate shall be available between 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., Monday thru Friday except Federal and Colombian holidays or when the government facility is closed for administrative reasons.

Qualifications for all key personnel are listed below: The project engineer shall have a bachelor's degree in engineering and maintain a valid Colombian government engineering registration, and at least 10 years of experience. Field and design engineers/architects shall have a bachelor's degree in engineering/architecture and maintain a valid Colombian engineering registration, and at least 5 years of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The project superintendent/foreman shall have at least 3 years or 3 projects of experience with projects of a similar type and magnitude. The Contractor's quality control representative shall have at least 5 years as a quality control inspector.
1.6.11 Identification of Contractor Employees: The Contract personnel attending meetings, answering Government telephones, and working in other situations where their Contractor status is not obvious to third parties are required to identify themselves as such to avoid creating an impression in the minds of members of the public that they are Government officials. They must also ensure that all documents or reports produced by Contractors are suitably marked as Contractor products or that Contractor participation is appropriately disclosed.

1.6.12 Contractor Travel. Not applicable.
1.6.13 Other Direct Costs. Not applicable.

1.6.14 Data Rights: The U.S. Government has unlimited rights to all documents/materials produced under this contract. Any documents, designs, drawings, 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 Government owned and are the property of the 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.

1.6.15 Organizational Conflict of Interest: Not applicable

1.6.16 Laws and Regulations.

1.6.16.1 Compliance Required. The Contractor shall, as a minimum, and without additional expense to the U.S. Government, be responsible for complying with all Colombian 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 Colombian 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.

1.6.16.2 Labor, Health and Safety Laws. The Contractor shall comply with all local labor laws of Colombia, 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. The practices outlined in the Colombian regulation "Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial" are the minimum acceptable standards. The Contractor is responsible for training all personnel to recognize fire and safety hazards. The Contractor shall encourage personnel in the performance of their duties to report fire, safety hazards and unsafe conditions to their supervisor. In the event that a Colombian 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.

1.6.17 Licenses and Permits.

1.6.17.1 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 Colombian 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.

1.6.17.2 Subcontractor Licenses and Permits. The Contractor shall inform the COR and KO in writing that all subcontractors and others performing work at the worksite have obtained all requisite licenses and permits. The Contractor shall submit proper documentation and evidence satisfactory to the KO demonstrating compliance with this requirement when directed by the KO.

1.6.18 Environmental Protection.

1.6.18.1 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 Colombian Codes and Military Base regulations/laws.

1.6.18.2 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.

1.6.18.3 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 Colombian 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.

1.6.18.4 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 Colombia shall be utilized for such disposal actions. Contractor shall coordinate with Colombian environmental agencies for disposal/storage activities.

1.6.19 Personnel Safety. The Contractor shall ensure the safety of their personnel in accordance with Colombian law section Normatividad Salud Ocupacional y Seguridad Industrial. 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).

1.6.19.1 Accident Protection (AP) and Emergency Medical Treatment (EMT). The Contractor shall have competent personnel licensed by the Colombian 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.

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

Local Hospital: Name Phone No.
Local Ambulance: Name Phone No.
Local Doctor: Name Phone No
1.6.20 Marking of Work Zones. The Contractor shall mark all work zones using two lines of plastic yellow security ribbon. Yellow security ribbons shall be 8 cm wide and supported on very stable wood stakes. Likewise, the project excavation or high accident risk zones shall be signaled with warning signs or fences as protective measurements by the Contractor.

1.6.21 Construction Operations and Storage Areas.
1.6.21.1 Confinement to Authorized Areas. The Contractor shall confine all operations (including storage of materials) on 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.

1.6.21.2 Access to Contractor Storage Yard. The Contractor shall only store materials and equipment for the classrooms project at Tibú, Norte de Santander. The specific worksite location will be coordinated with Tibú Department of Public Works or equivalent office during the pre-performance conference or at a later date.

1.6.22 Contractor Vehicles.

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

1.6.22.2 Vehicle list. Not applicable

1.6.23 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 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.
PART 2

2. DEFINITIONS AND ACRONYMS:

2.1 Definitions.

2.1.1 Calendar 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. 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. 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. 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/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. The experience required is defined in Section 1.6.10.

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. The experience required is defined in Section 1.6.10.

2.1.17 Project Superintendent/Foreman (Maestro de Obra). Person trained in all aspects of construction management with specific knowledge of construction processes. The experience required is defined in Section 1.6.10.

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
NSR Norma Sismo Resistente
NTC Normas Técnicas Colombianas
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
RAS Reglamento Técnico del Sector de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico
RETIE Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas
RETILAP Reglamento Técnico de Iluminación y Alumbrado Público
SOW Statement of Work
TE Technical Exhibit
UL Underwriters Laboratories
PART 3

3. GOVERNMENT FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES.

3.1 Services. Not applicable.

3.2 Facilities. Not applicable.

3.3 Utilities. Not applicable.

3.4 Equipment. Not applicable.

3.5 Materials. Not applicable.

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, and civil engineers. The Contractor shall verify existing conditions prior to actual installation of the equipment. The Contractor shall comply with special considerations, safety program, required insurance and Military Base 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, bath apparatuses, electrical materials, wall tiles for bathrooms, floor tiles, paint, stucco, windows and doors and all related materials for the construction.

4.4 Equipment. The Contractor shall provide all required construction equipment to construct the classrooms, including excavator, concrete mixer, lifting equipment, trucks to transport debris, etc 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 Contract shall take proper safety and health precautions to protect the work sites, the workers, the public, and the property of others.

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 under the contract.

4.6 Contractor Records/Progress Reports. The Contractor shall certify all completed work on bi-weekly basis and provide bi-weekly progress report to the COR and KO. Bi-weekly report is due every other Tuesday, no later than 1300 hrs (1:00 p.m. CST).

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, water lines, sanitary lines, electrical system, drainage system, roof tiles, masonry, stucco, floor tiles, wall tiles, bathrooms, windows, doors, tests, cleaning, 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 Progress Meetings. The Contractor or the Project Engineer may be required to meet at least weekly with the KO and/or the COR during the first month of the contract and then as required throughout the period of performance. The Contractor shall be responsible for keeping minutes of these meetings. The written minutes of these meetings shall be signed by the Contractor Project Engineer, KO and/or the COR, and any other individuals in attendance.

4.9 Repair. The Contractor shall repair any damage to the existing grounds, facilities or property incurred during the course of construction at Tibú to its original pre-existing conditions.

4.10 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 Colombian Occupational Safety & Health regulations and ensure 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 Colombian 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

4.10.1 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 at Tibú. 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.

4.11 Utilities Connections and Excavations

4.11.1 The U.S. Government will not provide any utility connections. It is the Contractor's responsibility to provide any generators required to operate any of its own equipment at its own expense. The Contractor shall be also 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 Contractor's equipment listing.

4.11.2 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 Tibú 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.

4.12 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 approval has been granted by the Tibú Department of 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 (s). 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.

4.13 Contractor Personnel The Contractor shall provide sufficient number of personnel, properly trained and qualified (i.e. civil engineer, architect, geotechnical engineer, electrical engineer, certified electricians and foremen), to perform the requirements of this contract at the worksite location. All non-laborer Contractor employees on this project shall maintain a proficiency license from the Colombian or an equivalent license from a foreign entity if the Contractor is based in a country other than Colombia.

4.13.1 Project Engineer/Superintendent/Foreman

4.13.1.1 The Contractor shall provide a Project Civil Engineer/Architect who shall be responsible for the performance of all work. The name of this person and an alternate(s) who shall act in behalf of the Contractor when the Project Engineer/Architect is absent shall be designated in writing to the KO at least ten (10) days prior to contract performance. The Contractor shall not replace, substitute, or remove key personnel (as defined in section1.6.11 of this SOW) without prior written consent from the KO. In the event that the Contractor removes key employees, replacement personnel must be equally or better qualified.

4.13.1.2 The Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent/Foreman shall be designated in writing to the KO at least ten (10) days prior to contract performance. These key personnel shall be physically present at the worksite between the hours of 7:30 am to 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and 7:30 am to 12:00 p.m. on Saturdays, excluding Colombian holidays, and any other time work is being performed at the site, as coordinated between the Contractor and COR. The Contractor shall provide to the KO and COR the phone numbers of the Project Engineer/Architect and alternate(s), Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendant/Foreman to be available during duty and non-duty hours (to include evenings, holidays, and weekends).

4.13.1.3 The Project Engineer/Architect shall be responsible for overall management and coordination of this contract; directing the onsite work; acquiring materials; able to resolve construction issues; and provide information about work progress to the COR. The Project Engineer/Architect shall be highly knowledgeable of the project progress and have a good working knowledge of Spanish be able to communicate effectively. By Good Working Knowledge the employee should be able to read and understand agency regulations, operating instructions, memoranda, and related material concerning the field of work, to prepare correspondence and standardized reports, and to communicate effectively with Spanish speaking staff members and the general public, including both Spanish speaking and non-Spanish speaking persons. The Project Engineer/Architect or their designated alternate shall be available to meet with U.S. Government personnel, or the KO, within 30 minutes unless otherwise coordinated with such designated personnel. After duty hours, the Project Engineer/Architect or designated alternate shall be available within two (2) hours in case of emergency.

4.13.2 Personnel Listing.

4.13.2.1 After award of the contract, the Contractor shall have five days to submit to the KO a list of workers and Project Managers assigned to work at Tibú (Biographic Data on Personnel). Required information for each individual on the personnel list for Tibú shall include:

Full Name
Place and Date of Birth
Current Address
Identification number

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

4.13.3 Contractor Employee Uniforms. The Contractor shall provide to each employee a shirt (all shirts must be the same style and color) with the Contractor's name/logo. The shirt shall be worn at all times while working at the project site.

PART 5

5. SPECIFICATIONS

General: The Contractor shall furnish all labor, transportation, equipment, materials, and any other items and services necessary to execute the terms of this statement of work. The project consists in three (3) classrooms (2 in Vetas Central in 1 in km 40) with an approximately 65m2 of area, approximately 40 students (each classroom). Construction shall include sidewalks. The Contractor shall be responsible for the development of a material list for COR review. The Contractor shall provide a draft list with corresponding technical information for review no later than 5 business days after Government approval of the Contractor's designs. Upon approval of the material list by Government, the contractor shall provide sample materials as identified in the approved material list. The Contractor shall ensure that materials for project shall be environmentally friendly IAW paragraph 1.6.19.

5.1 Plans: All structural, architectural, hydro-sanitary, storm water and electrical plans shall be provided to the COR for approval within 45 days of award. All plans shall be developed by an engineer certified in that particular discipline, and comply with appropriate codes. Once approved all shall become part of the contract specifications.

5.1.1 Structural and Architecture Design: Plans shall comply with "Norma Sismo Resistente" (NSR) - 2010 code

5.1.2 Hydraulic, Sanitary and Storm water Design: Plans shall comply with Colombian codes "Norma Técnica Colombiana" (NTC) - 1500 and Reglamento Técnico del Sector de Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (RAS) - 2000.

5.1.3 Electrical Designs: Plans shall comply with NTC 2050 and RETIE. Designs shall include the electrical consumption of the building plus an additional 30%. The Contractor shall verify that the value of the resistance is the required value of (.