SOLICITATION NOTICE
Y -- CLASSROOM TIBU
- Notice Date
- 7/10/2018
- Notice Type
- Presolicitation
- NAICS
- 236210
— Industrial Building Construction
- Contracting Office
- Department of the Army, Army Contracting Command, CSBs, 410th CSB (W913FT) RCO Bogota, 3030 Bogota Place, Washington, District of Columbia, 20521-3030, United States
- ZIP Code
- 20521-3030
- Solicitation Number
- W913FT18R0003
- Archive Date
- 7/28/2018
- Point of Contact
- Astrid Pardo, Phone: 571-275-2386
- E-Mail Address
-
astrid.j.pardootero.fn@mail.mil
(astrid.j.pardootero.fn@mail.mil)
- Small Business Set-Aside
- N/A
- Description
- 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 (<25 ohms). The contractor shall review conditions and availability in the electrical power line and shall include and install the required indoor/outdoor transformer. The Contractor shall include a Lightning Protection System Study IAW NTC 4552. The electrical designs shall include the lighting calculation. 5.1.4 Soil Study: The Contractor shall provide a soil study for COR approval within 10 days of contract award, and before any structural design may begin. The soil study shall be IAW NSR-10. 5.1.5 Surveying: The Contractor shall perform all surveying required for the project and use the data collected in every aspect of the project (i.e. storm water system and drainage). 5.1.6 Surveying and Layout: A field book shall be kept on the T-shaped rod sighting points and grade (niveletas) levels, while allowing for ground settlement. The Contractor shall be responsible for surveying the terrain levels from the Bench Mark Survey (BMS), base lines, topographical points, perimeter limits, and other control elements necessary to identify the terrain localization and/or elevation. 5.1.7 Natural Ventilation and Natural Lighting: The Contractor shall create a ventilation and lighting design that incorporates as much natural ventilation and lighting as possible, while taking into consideration the amount of heat generated. An example of the use of natural lighting would be the incorporation of sky lights. Sky light designs should show an installation that increases natural lighting, while taking into consideration the local horizon to minimize direct sunlight and heat retention. The same type of consideration should be taken with incorporating as much natural ventilation as possible, while not creating unnecessary weather exposure to the inside of the building. NOTE: All contractor designs shall comply with all requirements and regulations of local authority's having jurisdiction over the project site. 5.2 Excavation: The Contractor shall ensure that all vegetation and top soil be removed from site, compacting the exposed surface to at least 95% Proctor Standard (per NSR-2010 code), before beginning backfill. The Contractor shall also provide Proctor Standard results to COR for approval before starting backfill. This includes backfilling and leveling the ground (0.50 mts over level 0,0 or existing level) according to the recommendations given in the soil study, and their reasonable proximity to the alignment and gradient shown in the plans or set by the COR. The Contractor shall remove excess materials, and debris to an area authorized by local authorities. 5.3 Concrete Structures: This section refers to the fabrication, transportation, pouring, and respective reinforcement elements required IAW structural plans. The Contractor shall include with their proposal a per line item breakdown on the attached Price Breakdown Schedule. • Concrete footing and foundation beams • Concrete slabs for the building. • Concrete columns, aerial beams, roof beams, lintels and confinement structure for walls. • Concrete slab sub floor. • Perimeter channel in concrete for water collecting. • Sidewalks for the entrance of the building shall be constructed and shall be at least 1.00 m wide. • Concrete mix design shall comply with 3000 psi at 28 days strength. If the slab on which tanks are on the roof of the building and this is outdoor, it must be waterproofed 5.3.1 Concrete Forms: The COR will approve the formworks and molds, steel reinforcement, rebar arrangement, overlaps, and all related details, seven (7) days prior to the actual pour date. The forms and supports shall have the necessary resistance and rigidity to support concrete, without localized settling over 1 mm. The supports shall be arranged to never stress the completed parts of the project at a level higher than one third (1/3) of the design stress. The joints in the forms shall not have slits bigger that 3 mm to avoid grout losses, but still have enough room to avoid boards (when using wood) from shrinking and deforming due to inclement weather. 5.3.2 Concrete Pour: The Contractor shall ensure that all forms and molds are cleaned, and dampened with a non petroleum based stripper. Concrete pours shall be in one continuous operation per section. All soft concrete shall be compacted, preferably with a vibrator to ease it around embedded installations. For initial installation of clean concrete, the Contractor shall ensure that the poured concrete creates a clean area of thickness = 0.05m. The Contractor shall install the reinforcement for footing and concrete IAW the approved designs. The pour shall be protected from weather and ensure the exposed concrete surface is kept constantly damp for the first seven (7) days. 5.3.3 Repairing Concrete Defects: The Contractor shall repair all defects by cutting out the defective surface, cleaned with compressed air, and filled with epoxy based concrete or mortar, per manufacturer's instructions. The Contractor shall submit epoxy specifications for COR approval, before repairs can begin. The Contractor shall not make repairs using common concrete or mortar. 5.3.4 Concrete Testing: The Contractor shall prepare and properly mark six (6) concrete test cylinders per nine (9) cubic yard batches or single mixture in strict accordance with Colombian Law 400 of 1997, and NSR-2010. The Contractor shall conduct the quality tests of concrete used. The Contractor shall provide mix design for COR approval before concrete pour. The samples shall be tested in accordance with the C39/C39M-10 Norm of the ASTM. The Contractor shall submit Laboratory Certificates including calibration of equipment to be used for all tests. All certificates/calibrations shall not be older than six months from the time the certificate is required. 5.3.5 Rebar and Ties: The Contractor shall bend the rebar with no variations greater than one centimeter. The rebar shall be tied to the formwork with wire, concrete, or stone plugs; and among themselves with iron annealed No. 16 wire. Separation between parallel rebar shall have a minimum separation equal to the diameter 1 1/3 of the greater diameters of the coarse aggregate used. The rebar position shall be adjusted according to the indications in the COR approved drawings and instructions. The arrangement shall be reviewed by the COR before the pour, and any modifications noted. The Contractor shall not bend rebar in the field. Rebar in a packet shall be tightly tied together forming a single unit. Packets with more than four (4) rebar are not permitted. It may be required that the framework functions below two-thirds (2/3) of its admissible tension either by overlap or welding. The overlap of rebar packets shall be based on the packet length required, increased by 20% for three (3) rebar packets and 33% for four (4) rebar packets. The centers of the ties shall be more than 40 diameters (40 D) throughout the length of the piece. When the use of mortise is permitted, the diameter shall not be smaller than the main reinforcement. 5.3.6 Embedding: The Contractor shall ensure that for elements not exposed to the weather or ground, the minimum embedment shall be: slabs: 2 cm (0,8 in); beams and columns: 3 cm (1,2 in). 5.4 Conventional Masonry: The Contractor shall ensure that all walls be conventional masonry in No. 5 type bricks. Walls shall be plumb, seating brick in mortar at a 1:4 ratio, forming joints not thicker than 1.5 cm. Blocks with strengths and dimensions specified by structural drawings shall comply with quality and standard dimensions. The "Normas Técnicas Colombianas" (NTC) applicable to masonry, applies to this project. All bathroom divisions for shower or toilets shall be masonry. A sample of block shall be provided for COR approval a minimum of eight (8) working days prior to installation. 5.5 Metallic Structure: The Contractor shall ensure that all materials, equipment, tools, and labor are provided for the complete installation of the metallic roof structure. This shall include but not limited to the supply and installation of the required anchors to support covered areas. All metal work shall be painted with industrial anticorrosive paint at 3mils thick, and 3mils thick enamels. The Contractor shall provide, for COR approval, paint colors, patterns for placement, anchor and bolt examples, and all steel elements to be embedded in the concrete, 8 days before installation. The design of welded connections, electrodes, filler metal, labor, inspections, and tests shall follow standards determined by the latest American Welding Standards (AWS) and American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC) editions. Welding samples, methods, and electrodes shall be approved by the COR, before installation may begin. If doubts arise about a weld sample, the COR shall order trepanning tests at no cost to the government. If deficiencies are found, then all welds shall be checked, and re-welded. The joint plates for columns shall be joined by welding each side of the plate, with a minimum length of ½ the length of the plate. This includes the pergola roof in the main building. 5.6 Roof: The Contractor shall install a thermo acoustic roof tile, galvanized steel and aluminum foil tied to the metallic structure. In addition, the Contractor shall install rain gutter and downspout. The Contractor shall seal roof overhang using fascia or screens. The Contractor shall anchor the new roof frame structure to the bond beam rebar where required IAW the Contractor's drawings. 5.7 Commemorative Plate: The Contractor shall supply and install a plaque in "piedra muñeca" or a marble stone of equal color and quality of 0.50 m by 0.40 m by 2cm. The text of the commemorative plate will be provided to the Contractor after final designs are approved. The final design of the plate shall be submitted to COR for approval, before the plate is produced. NOTE: Piedra muñeca is a Colombian tan/brown marble stone used in building construction. 5.8 Informative Banner: The Contractor shall provide and install an informative banner at the project site. The banner shall be installed within five (5) work days after the award and removed when the project is finished. The banner fabric shall be 13 oz, printed with #4x0 ink, 1.200 DPIs, and finished with metallic reinforced eyelets. The banner dimensions are 3.00 m wide and 2.00 m long. The banner shall be installed in a metallic support structure of 3.00 m wide and 5.00 m long. The banner shall include the shield of Colombia and the logotypes of the "Agencia Territorial de Renovación". 5.9 Provisional Fencing and Camp: The Contractor shall install provisional fencing and a camp at the start of the project development stage. Upon project completion, fence materials shall be taken down and removed from the site area, and debris shall be taken to an area indicated by the COR with information received from local authorities. 5.11 Electrical Network 5.11.1 Electrical System: The Contractor shall construct all internal electrical systems in accordance with the electric regulations in effect in Colombia, National Electric Code (NEC)/American National Standards Institute (ANSI)/Energy Information Administration (EIA)/Telecommunications Industry Association (TIA)/National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) and allow for a 30% capacity above the maximum normal usage of all electrical systems simultaneously. All designs and systems shall conform to International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) 61024-1-2, NTC 4552, NTC 2050 "Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas" (RETIE) and Reglamento Técnico de Iluminación y Alumbrado Público (RETILAP). The system shall contain a grounding system suitable for the grounding resistance required at the project site. NOTE: Wiring shall fulfill the following requirements: All energy cables shall be American Wire Gauge (AWG) and have isolation Thermoplastic Heat and Water Resistant Insulated Wire (TWH) of the caliber specified and calculated IAW the calculated electric bulging loads, subject to the following color code: • Green: Earth. • White: Neutral. • Black: Not regulated. • Yellow, red, blue: Regulated. • This code shall flow from the electrical board of distribution to the final point of exit. Joints within the system are not allowed. They shall only be in the boxes. • Protection elements shall be from a national and recognized manufacturer, all of the same brand preferred. • All cable ends or joints shall have the appropriate terminals or spring-like connectors for the conductors. All electric conductors to be installed in the layout conduit shall meet the following material and installation requirements: All metallic conduits installed underground shall be painted with asphalt based paint before being covered with concrete. All exposed conduits shall receive two (2) coats of anticorrosive paint, as well as supports, accessories, and register boxes. All metallic surfaces of electronic equipment with scratches shall be repainted similar to the original. 5.11.2 Electrical House Connection: The Contractor shall provide underground Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) pipe. The main electrical feed and entire distribution system shall comply with Colombian Electrical Code (NTC-2050). 5.11.3 Internal Electrical Installations: The Contractor shall ensure that all electrical networks are in accordance with NTC-2050. Cable shall be Thermoplastic Heat and Water Resistant Nylon Coated (THWN). The Contractor shall provide calculation records showing actual load and estimated reserve charge with cable caliber for COR approval before contract acceptance. All outlets shall be grounded, and ensure they meet the needs of the project. The installation of all electrical system conduits and cabling system wires shall be of Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) ducts or conduits and/or metal cable trays, if they are exposed. If not, PVC conduits shall be used. 5.11.4 Grounded system and lightning protection system: The Contractor shall ensure that grounding and lightning protection system is installed IAW approved designs (paragraph 5.1.3). 5.11.5 Lighting: The Contractor shall ensure all internal and external lighting provides a minimum of luxes as required for each in "Reglamento Tecnico de Iluminación y Alumbrado Público" (RETILAP). For internal lighting, switches shall be located as a room is entered on the doorknob side of each door 20cm from the edge of the frame and 1.2M above finished floor level. Both the internal and external lighting systems and their accessories shall be firmly attached or embedded using installation procedures designed for that particular type of surface. Embedded lights shall be flush so that light is not filtered through around the edges or through the external slab and the molding. External lighting lux levels shall be verified at least one (1) hour after dark. 5.11.6 Electrical Outlets: The Contractor shall deliver and install the electrical outlets to include a minimum of electrical outlets as requested in the NTC-2050 and RETIE. These outlets shall be distributed in all facilities. Non-regulated power circuit shall be installed with ground connection, observing the following conditions: • Each circuit shall be conformed to support a maximum of ten (5) double power outlets. • Each double power outlet shall be fully identified. • The inlet and outlet of circuits shall have on the end pressure connector or non-welded terminal. • In each inlet only one cable shall be installed. • Double power outlets shall be isolated polo hospital type in white color. • All double power outlet located in wet zones shall be GFCI type. 5.11.7 Testing and launching: The entire electrical system shall be verified in the following aspects: • Voltage Levels (phase to phase, phase to neutral). • Continuity. • Resistance Grounding (IAW RETIE Table 24) Phase Sequence. 5.12 Storm Water Network: The Contractor shall ensure that all materials, equipment, and labor are provided for the complete installation of wastewater drainage system (include drainage to air conditioning system), IAW National Plumbing Code (NPC), the American Water Works Association (AWWA), and NTC 1500. The Contractor shall ensure that the network shall be an easy to maintain system. Concrete gutters shall be on the contiguous slope and drain to the site as indicated in the Contractor's drawings. 5.13 Finishings: All finishing work to include the veneers, tiles, plaster, windows and doors, and paint. 5.13.1 Floor Tiles: The Contractor shall install floor tiles made for high traffic. All areas shall have broom guard using the same material. This includes all necessary door stick downs. Colors, styles, types and sizes shall be approved by the COR a minimum of eight (8) working days prior to installation. 5.13.2 Stucco: Stucco shall have a 1:3 mix ratio and a minimum thickness of 1.5 cm. Within the interior of the facility, the Contractor shall apply waterproof stucco in all wall areas up to a height of 0.3m and non-waterproof stucco for the rest of the walls. Within bathrooms, water-proofed stucco shall be installed at full wall height. The Contractor shall install waterproof stucco on the exterior walls of the facilities throughout. 5.13.3 Exterior and Interior Painting: The Contractor shall paint all exposed walls, exposed columns, exposed beams and exposed concrete structures with three layers of "Vinilo Eco-paint type" (or similar) paint for interiors and "Koraza" (or similar) for exteriors. This also includes a general cleaning of all existing masonry in the Facades. Ceilings, eaves, and any other part specified in the plans shall have two (2) coats of acrylic high quality weather resistant paint. All paint specifications and colors shall be approved by the COR, before application. 5.13.4 Windows: The Contractor shall provide and install as a minimum galvanized cold rolled 18 gauge laminate windows, coated with a minimum of 3 mils of anticorrosive paint. The concept drawing shows a certain number of windows, but the Contractor's design may contain more or less as long as the design allows for the maximum use of natural light. This includes installation, finishing, accessories, security bars and lintel and window sill (alfajia). All windows shall include galvanized steel security bars at a minimum of ½ inch thick, painted with anti-corrosive primer and two coats of enamel paint. Between each coat, the surface shall be lightly sanded with a fine sandpaper No.6/0, 200 or finer. All windows shall include glass 4 mm thick. 5.13.6 Doors: The Contractor shall provide and install one (1) main entrance door to include supply, transport, installation, all finishing accessories, and lintel, as is shown in the attached drawing. The Contractor shall install cold rolled laminate caliber 18 doorframes and doors in metallic painted with anticorrosive and enamel paints at a minimum of 3 mils thick. Between each coat, the surface shall be lightly sanded with a fine sandpaper No.6/0, 200 or finer. The style and type shall be approved by the COR a minimum of eight (8) working days prior to installation. 5.13.7 Poured-in-place Concrete Countertops: The Contractor shall provide and install "meson" type reinforced concrete countertops with a polished granite finish. Countertops shall be structurally attached to walls in restrooms area as shown in attached conceptual plans. This item also includes the wall to bear the tables in concrete polished granite. Poured in place countertops with polished granite finishes refers to the construction of the tables located in the restrooms, they are built of 3,000 PSI concrete prepared with washed sand and fine gravel whose maximum size will not exceed ½ "(12 mm) and reinforcing steel. They will be cast on the site and become as shown in the attached plan. After setting the bench will empty a mixture of white cement, crushed marble and granite, which will be polished to give a completely smooth finish. Where countertop lengths greater than 1.00 m, the countertop will be cut in order to control the expansion of the material. The cuts will be covered with either a plastic or metal "T" in order to keep the surface smooth. The Portland cement type used is gray or white, according to the specified color, the dyes are minerals special. The sand is washed coarse type, sifted and free from impurities. The caliber of the granite shall be as specified in designs and color combinations thereof, this work must be performed by skilled labor with a minimum of 5yrs experience executing this type of work. 5.14 Equipment Calibration 5.14.1 The Contractor shall ensure all equipment used to measure any quantity needs to have a calibration date within 6 months of the date used. 5.14.2 The Contractor shall submit the calibration certificate and the certificate of the calibration agency to the COR for approval. NOTE: Contractor shall submit drawings, materials, procedures, tests, laboratory equipments for test, laboratories to be used, material samples, etc. to the COR for approval, at least 15 days before their desired use. 5.15 Material Specifications 5.15.1 Cement: The Contractor shall ensure that the cement used in the cement mixtures shall be Type 1 Portland cement (normal) and meet all ASTM C150/C150M-09. If the project site has high sulfate content, Type V Portland cement shall be used. The Contractor shall provide additive specifications where required, before cement work is initiated. 5.15.2 Concrete: The Contractor shall ensure that all recommendations of the ACI Committee Report 301M-99 (Specifications for Structural Concrete for Buildings) or equivalent Colombian specification (NSR-10) shall be followed. All other concrete operations shall follow the Building Code Requirements for Reinforced Concrete ACI 318M-08. All the standards of the ASTM are mandatory. The specified compression resistance shall be measured at the rupture in cylinders measuring 15cm x 30cm (6 in x 12 in), after 28 days, according to the ASTM C39/C39M-10 standards. The concrete shall have an overlap no greater than three (3) inches. Concrete used for the foundation formworks, columns, retaining walls, joints tied to the foundation, load and tie joints and remaining structural elements, shall have a compression resistance of 210 Kg/cm2 (3000 lb/in2). The resistance to fluid concrete for filling the reinforced masonry blocks shall guarantee a minimum resistance of 140 Kg/cm2 (2000 lb/in2). 5.15.3 Aggregates: The Contractor shall ensure that aggregates are classified by size and stored to avoid foreign matter. They shall follow ASTM C33/C33M-11. Sand shall contain deleterious substance in excess of the following percentages: Clay clods - 1%, Pit Coal and Lignite - 1%, Material passing #200 Screen - 3%. The size of the crushed stone shall not be larger than 1/5 of the greatest separation from the sides of the formwork; 1/3 of the slab, or ¾ of the free space between individual rebar or rebar ties. It shall meet the ASTM C33 standards, with its maximum dimension in accordance with Section 33 of the ACI 318M - 08 Regulation. The Contractor shall submit sample of the aggregates and the concrete mixtures, before concrete is poured. 5.15.4 Reinforced Steel: The Contractor shall provide rebar with patterns to assist adhesion. All steel shall be new billet steel conforming to ASTM A615/A615M-09b Grade 60. Rebar grade shall be 60 (420 for metric). Minimum yield strength shall be 420 MPa (60,000 psi). All dirt and non-adhered advanced state oxidation shall be removed. The rebar for setting bolts and tie anchors shall be corrugated and comply with the specifications for steel bars and smooth ingots to reinforce concrete, including complementary requirements ASTM A615/A615M-09b or NSR-2010. 5.15.5 Metallic Structure Materials: The Contractor shall ensure that the steel meets ASTM A36/A36M - 08, ASTM C500/C500M-10a and ASTM C501-07 specifications for welding structural steel, according to ASTM A755 / A755M - 03(2008). All steel shall be hot galvanized. All metal scratches and welding burrs shall be removed, and surfaces dry before anti-corrosive paint is applied. The Contractor shall provide, for COR approval, patterns for placement, anchor and bolt examples, and all steel elements to be embedded in the concrete, 8 days before installation. 5.15.6 Welding: The Contractor shall ensure that all electrodes be class E60 x AWS for structural steel and class E70 x AWS for rebar with a stress flow of 2,800 Kg/cm2 (40 ksi). All structural steel elements shall be joined with the electric arc process using E 60 xx electrodes that comply with the ASTM-233 specifications. For rebar welding if required, welded ties shall conform to AWS D 1.4/D 1.4M standards and develop at least 125% of the flow resistance specified. 5.15.7 Laminated Structural Steel: The Contractor shall ensure all structural steel, is new and complies with "Design Specifications, Fabrication and Erection for Structural Steel Buildings" of the AISC or NSR-2010 and shall be type ASTM A36/A36M-08 as certified by a laboratory, with stress in the flow limit of 2,531 Kg/square cm (36,000 lbs/in2). Structural cross-sections shall be bent cold, and parts cut when indicated. Cuts shall be with fine nozzle oxyacetylene, preferably with a saw for cross-sections. 5.15.8 Masonry Unit Blocks: The Contractor shall ensure masonry blocks are No.5 type with uniform size, color, and texture. The NTC regulation is applicable for all masonry on this project. The compression resistance shall be fm= 95 kg/cm2 (1,350 ksi). The Unit Blocks shall be suitable for load bearing applications, and free of defects. Minor cracks from manufacturer or minor chipping from handling are not grounds for rejection. Five percent with chipping of less than 25.4mm (1 in) in any dimension, or cracks not wider than 0.5mm (0.02 in) but not longer than 25% of the nominal height of the unit are permitted. A sample of the block shall be provided for COR approval a minimum of eight (8) working days prior to installation. 5.15.9 Electrical Materials: The Contractor shall ensure that all materials be new and from accredited manufacturers. All work shall be performed according to the best trade practices, using specialized personnel. All defective or damaged materials and equipment shall be replaced at no cost to the government. The manufacturer data for the panels and sub-panels, conductors, layout conduit and accessories, light switches, wall sockets, controls, inside and outside lights, transformers, and medium frequency structural elements shall be given to the COR for approval, before installation. All materials used must be certified according to the separated RETIE 2.3. 5.15.9.1 Internal Electrical Installations: The Contractor shall ensure that all electrical networks are in accordance with NTC-2050. The Contractor shall provide electrical calculation showing actual load and estimated reserve load. The Contractor shall submit conductor size for COR approval before material purchase. The installation of all exposed electrical systems shall be Electrical Metallic Tubing (EMT) or metal cable trays or galvanized conduit if required IAW designs and NTC 2050. In all other installation, electrical PVC conduits schedule 40 shall be used. 5.15.9.2 Distribution Panel: The Contractor shall ensure the distribution panel(s) supplied is (are) installed according to the panel schedule design. The panel(s) used shall be complete with buss bars for phase(s), neutral, and ground. The circuit breakers shall be compatible with the panel used. All panels shall have balanced loads. The panel shall be embedded correctly and only accessible through the front. The circuit protection devices shall be thermo-magnetic for 60 cycles at capacities indicated in the plans, but never lower than 10,000 amps in a short circuit. All boards shall include signs to identify each circuit or feeder. Outlets for 220 volts shall also include separate identification. The end-user shall be given two (2) sets of instructions. 5.15.9.3 The Contractor shall supply and install the Bare Continuity Conductors IAW: NTC 2050 and RETIE. 5.15.9.4 Layout Conduit: The Contractor shall paint all metallic conduits installed underground with asphalt based paint before being covered with concrete. All exposed conduits shall receive two (2) coats of anticorrosive paint, as well as supports, accessories, and register boxes. All metallic surfaces of electronic equipment with scratches shall be repainted similar to the original. 5.15.9.5 Register Boxes: The Contractor shall ensure that the boxes have the appropriate size and type to hold the amount of conductors in accordance with Colombian regulations. Unnecessary perforations of the boxes and accessories shall be filled. Circular outlet boxes are not allowed. All boxes and accessories shall be galvanized steel, and be octagonal, square, or rectangular. All boxes exposed to the weather, shall be weather resistant. Outlet boxes for lighting units shall be installed on the surface, and be 4' x 4'' octagonal or square. Lights embedded in concrete or masonry shall be level, and the unit boxes installed during laying operations. When lights are installed on false ceilings, one register box shall be attached to the conduit, and another to the light unit. When the unit box allows, a metal flexible unit may be installed. 5.15.9.6 Conductors: The Contractor shall ensure all conductors with a minimum gauge for interior electrical systems shall be copper No. 12 AWG, and are used according to the conditions listed below: THW (Thermoplastic Insulation, Heat Resistant (75°C), Suitable for Wet Locations) insulated cables/wires shall be used in building wiring, feeder and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution. THHN/THWN and THWN-2 cables and wires shall be used in building wiring, feeder and branch circuits, and internal secondary industrial distribution. Thermoplastic Insulation, High Heat Resistant (90°C), shall be used in dry locations only; nylon jacket, thermoplastic insulation, heat resistant to 75°C is suitable for wet locations, nylon jacket, thermoplastic insulation, heat resistant to 90°C is suitable for wet locations; nylon jacket-2: 90°C is suitable for wet and dry locations) These types of conductors shall be designed for use up to 600 volts. All conductors shall be copper. All conductors shall conform to the American Wire Gauge system. For identification, the same colors shall be used in the different phases and a uniform color throughout the building, according to the National Electric Code. Conductors in only one color shall be covered with colored tape. Splices within conduit are authorized (conductors shall be continuous from box to box). All underground splices shall be approved by the COR. Contractor shall only submit UL listed material for approval. All outlet or splice boxes shall have at least 20 cm of slack conductor available. 5.15.9.7 Light Switches: The Contractor shall provide all light switches for the electrical outlets IAW the electrical drawings approved by COR. All shall be with "on" in the up position. Switches shall never interrupt the neutral conductor. Light switches shall be at a height of 1.20 m above the finished floor. Light switches shall be single pole grounded and moved two ways, for 15 amps, 120 volts, AC, lever operation, National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standard, Specification Grade, silent type. 5.15.9.8 Lights: The Contractor shall ensure that lights and accessories be firmly attached to the surfaces of the building with the correct suspension system. Embedded lights shall be flush so that light is not filtered through the slab and the molding. LED lights shall be equipped should be cool white lamps. The lighting shall be dust resistant against, moisture and humidity. Energy saver light bulbs shall be approved for 120-volt service. All lamps used during construction shall be replaced with new lamps, during the final contract acceptance. 5.15.9.9 Circuit Breakers: All main circuit breakers shall be molded type. Main circuit breakers shall have 25 kA capacity for symmetrical short circuit at 220 V. All circuit breakers shall include name of the manufacturer, listing agency, amperage and nominal voltage ratings. All miniature circuit breakers shall have 10 kA capacity for symmetrical short circuit at the corresponding voltage. 5.15.9.10 Outlets: The Contractor shall provide and install outlets required IAW final electrical drawings. All receptacles shall be polarized, molded plastic and equipped with their respective cover. The normal single phase outlets shall be double, grounding two-pole, three-wire, 15 A, 125 V AC, NEMA 5-15R and white color. Wires shall be connected with appropriate polarity. 5.15.9.11 Grounding System: The Contractor shall provide and install grounding (2.4 m and 5/8") bars copper-copper type, coupled with exothermic welding. Minimum resistance acceptable shall be IAW RETIE (chapter 15, table 24). When the resistance is not acceptable, the Contractor shall use gel to get required resistance. 5.15.10 Tiles: The Contractor shall ensure that ceramic tiles of 0.30m x 0.30m for floors be high quality, sufficient to withstand heavy traffic, with common shape and dimensions, and no defects. For bathroom floors, the tiles shall be a high quality nonskid type. COR approval is required eight (8) days prior to installations for tiles, and color selections. For wall tiles on restroom areas the Contractor shall use 0.20m x 0.20m first class, white tiles or similar. Portland ASTM C150/C150M-09 type II cement shall be used with the tiles to include whitewash with white marble dust. 5.15.11 Paint: The Contractor shall ensure that the paint manufacturers are national industries of high quality, anticorrosive paint and enamel paint shall be type low VOC (Volatile Organic Compound) or zero VOC, also called environmentally friendly. Materials and paint brands shall be submitted for COR approval, before paint is applied. All paint shall be delivered in its original unopened packaging with labels intact. Paints shall be kept protected against fire, and damage. Ceilings, eaves, and any other part specified in the plans shall have two (2) coats of acrylic high quality weather resistant paint. The Contractor shall provide samples of wall colors, for COR approval, before paint may be applied. 5.15.12 Varnishes: The Contractor shall ensure that the cabinets, furniture, and any other element specified (for indoor use) shall be given two (2) coats of varnish. Between each coat, the surface shall be lightly sanded with a fine sandpaper No.6/0, 200 or finer. PART 6 6. APPLICABLE CODES & STANDARDS. The design and construction shall be in accordance with established construction practices, and the latest revision/edition of the following referenced codes and standards, where applicable. UFC 1-300-09N, Design Procedures, provides design guidance and contains references to other UFC's and codes that are to be used for this contract. UFC 1-200-1, General Building Requirements, is the building code guide and contains references to other UFC's and codes that are to be used in this contract. - American National Standards Institute Standards (ANSI) - American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM) - National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) - International Building Code (IBC) - Electronic Industries Alliance (EIA) - Federal, State, County, and local environmental regulations. - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - IEEEC2, National Electrical Safety Code - National Electric Code 2011 (NEC) - Norma Sismo Resistente 2010 (NSR 10) - Normas Técnicas Colombianas (NTC) - National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) - International Electrotechnical Commission (IEC) - Reglamento Técnico de Instalaciones Eléctricas (RETIE) - Reglamento Tecnico de Iluminación y Alumbrado Público (RETILAP) - Reglamento Técnico del Sector Agua Potable y Saneamiento Básico (RAS) - Underwriters Laboratories (UL) Where discrepancies in the referenced standards and the contract requirements occur, the more stringent requirements shall govern. If this occurs, the contractor shall immediately notify the COR. PART 7 7. ATTACHMENT/TECHNICAL EXHIBIT LISTING 7.1 Technical Exhibit 1 - The Deliverables schedule. 7.2 Technical Exhibit 2 - Information sketch. DELIVERABLES SCHEDULE Deliverable Frequency # of Copies Medium/Format Submit To Contractor shall provide a copy of the QC plan. See paragraph 1.6.1 for additional information. Deliverable after Contract Award One copy, 10 days after contract award Electronic copy, MS Word, Excel, or pdf. Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Surveying, soil study, drawings (architectural, structural, water, sanitary, storm water and electrical) Within 30 days of contract award 1 original and 1 copy Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal with the resume for all designers used for all drawings and calculations, before they start to work on those. Within 5 days of contract award 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for all materials or mix of materials to be used for the project 15 days before required use on project site 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for all procedures to be used to construct the project. 15 days before required use on project site 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for all tests (water pressure test, stagnant test, concrete test, backfill density test, electrical test). Within 7 days after test is performed on site or is receive by the laboratory 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for the laboratory and equipments used for all tests 15 days before required use of laboratory 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for all material samples to be used on the project 5 days (min) before installation (to be submitted after material submittal is approved) 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal with memo about not using asbestos for any material of the project 15 days after award 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submittal for the Project Engineer/Architect, Field Engineer/Architect and Superintendent / Foreman 15 days before first construction activities 1 original Paper (hard copy) and digital (CD) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Submit payment request IAW project inspection (to be agreed between contractor and COR previously to the submission) Every month 1 original and 1 copy Paper (hard copy) Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18 Reports during designs or construction (including meeting minutes) Every two weeks 1 original Digital (by email) and signed by Project Engineer / /Architect and Field Engineer/Architect Electronically to the COR and KO. Final Report For final payment 1 original 2 Digital in English and 1 Digital in Spanish Submit to the COR at the COR office located at the El Dorado Airport, Hangar 18
- Web Link
-
FBO.gov Permalink
(https://www.fbo.gov/notices/8f6a60c1353154b30dcc13e5acd423b5)
- Place of Performance
- Address: RCO BOGOTA, BOGOTA, Colombia
- Record
- SN04984819-W 20180712/180710231012-8f6a60c1353154b30dcc13e5acd423b5 (fbodaily.com)
- Source
-
FedBizOpps Link to This Notice
(may not be valid after Archive Date)
| FSG Index | This Issue's Index | Today's FBO Daily Index Page |