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MURIELBOWSERMAYOR
June 13,2025
Honorable PhilMendelson
Chairman,
Councilof theDistrictof Columbia
John A. Wilson Building
1350 PennsylvaniaAvenue, NW, Suite504
Washington, DC 20004
Dear Chairman Mendelson:
Pursuanttosection451oftheDistrictofColumbiaHomeRuleAct(D.C.OfficialCode§ 1-204.51)andsection202oftheProcurementPracticesReformActof2010(D.C.OfficialCode§
2-352.02),enclosedforconsiderationandapprovalbytheCounciloftheDistrictofColumbiaisContractNo.DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004withGCS,Inc.,dbaGCS-SIGAL,inthenot-to-exceedamountof$14,630,600.80(includinganexistinglettercontractamountof$999,000).Thenot-to-exceedamountisanearlyreleaseoffundsfortheinitialphaseoftheconstructionoftheCongress
HeightsRecreationCenter.
Aspartoftheinitialphaseoftheproject,GCS,Inc.,dbaGCS-SIGALwillprovideconstruction
managementat-riskservices,includingdemolition,abatement,earthwork,andspecialfoundationrelatedscopes(plumbing,electrical,structuralsteel,concrete,etc.),whiletheDistrictandGCS,Inc.,dbaGCS-SIGALfinalizethefullscopeandguaranteedmaximumpricefortheproject.
Ifyouhaveanyquestionsregardingthiscontract,pleasecontactDelanoHunter,Director,DepartmentofGeneralServices(“DGS”),orhaveyourstaffcontactEricNjonjo,ActingChief
ProcurementOfficer,DGS,at(202)727-7138.
I look forwardtotheCouncil'sfavorableconsiderationof thiscontract.
Sincerely,
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
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Pursuant to Section 202(c-1) of the Procurement Practices Reform Act of 2010, as amended, D.C.
Official Code § 2-352.02(c), the following Contract summary is provided:
COUNCIL CONTRACT SUMMARY
Contract
Construction Management At-Risk Services for Congress Heights Recreation Center
(A) Contract Number: DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004
Proposed Contractor: GCS, Inc., dba GCS-SIGAL
Contractor’s Principals: Gabe Oliver
Vice President
Letter Contract: $999,000.00
Total Proposed Contract Amount: Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) $14,630,600.80
Unit and Method of Compensation: Progress payments on a monthly basis
Term of Contract: May 25, 2023 (date of execution of the Letter
Contract by the Department) through June 30, 2027
(Administrative Term Date); with a Substantial
Completion Date of January 6, 2027, and Final
Completion Date of March 31, 2027.
Type of Contract: Construction Management At-Risk with Guaranteed
Maximum Price (“GMP”)
Source Selection Method: Competitive Request for Proposals (“RFP”)
(B) For a contract containing option periods, the contract amount for the base period and for
each option period. If the contract amount for one or more of the option periods differs from
the amount for the base period, provide an explanation of the reason for the difference:
Not applicable.
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(C) The date on which the letter contract or emergency contract was executed:
A letter contract with GCS, Inc dba GCS -SIGAL (the “Contractor”) was executed by the
Department of General Services (the “Department”) on May 25, 2023 (the “Letter Contract”).
(D) The number of times the letter contract or emergency contract has been extended:
The Letter Contract has been modified seven (7) times (Modification No. 1 - Modification No. 7)
extending the duration of the Letter Contract to September 30, 2025.
(E) The value of the goods and services provided to date under the letter contract or emergency
contract, including under each extension of the letter contract or emergency contract:
The total value of the services provided to date under the Letter Contract is $999,000, which
represents the NTE Amount established by the Letter Contract.
(F) The goods or services to be provided, the methods of delivering goods or services, and any
significant program changes reflected in the proposed contract:
If approved, the Contract will authorize GCS, Inc. dba GCS SIGAL (the “Contractor”) to provide
Construction Management At-Risk (“CMAR”) Services for Congress Heights Recreation Center,
located at 611 Alabama Avenue, SE, Washington, DC 20032 (the “Project”). The Project includes
preconstruction and construction services, as well as close-out phase services.
The existing field house facility is approximately 1,200 square feet, consisting of a multipurpose
room, restrooms, and storage space. Existing exterior amenities include a playground, a full -size
basketball court, a half -size basketball court, a tennis court, outdoor chess/checker tables, a
pavilion with shade, and a softball field with a 60 foot diamond. The site, consisting of
approximately 3.5 acres, is located east of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Elementary School and
south of the Rehoboth Baptist Church and Alabama Avenue, SE. The two main entry points are
from Alabama Avenue, SE and Savannah Street, SE.
The Contractor will be required to provide a full range of services required to demolish the existing
building and construct a new recreational facility to meet the Department’s programmatic
requirements. The Project’s substantial completion shall occur on or before January 6, 2027.
The Project has an approved budget of $24,700,000.00. The proposed Early Start Agreement
(“ESA”) No. 1 with the NTE amount of $14,630,600.80 (inclusive of the Letter Contract NTE
amount of $999,000.00) is an early release of funds to complete the preliminary scope of work
prior to finalizing a GMP package for the Project, to ensure the project is on schedule. As the
proposed amount of the Contract exceeds $1 million, Council approval is required for this contract
action.
(G) The selection process, including the number of offerors, the evaluation criteria, and the
evaluation results, including price, technical or quality, and past performance components:
On January 12, 2023, t he Department posted RFP No. DCAM -23-CS-RFP-0004, Construction
Manager At-Risk Services for Congress Heights Recreation Center, to engage a contractor to serve
as the Construction Manager at Risk (“CMAR”) for the Project on the Department’s website.
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There were three (3) Addenda issued to this RFP.
Addendum No. 1 was issued on January 19, 2023:
- Provided list of pr-proposal conference participants
- Provided list of site visit participants
Addendum No. 2 was issued on February 6, 2023:
- Extended the Proposal submission date to February 13, 2023
- Provided the Questions and Answers Spreadsheet
- Provided the Notice to Proceed and Letter Contract
- Provided the Form of Contract and Agreement
- Provided revision to Section 2.11.3 (b) of the RFP
- Provided revision to Section 2.9.1 of the RFP
Addendum No. 3 was issued on February 7, 2023:
- Provided the Questions and Answers Spreadsheet
Proposal Submissions:
On the Proposals’ due date, February 13, 2023, six (6) firms (collectively, the “Offerors” and each
individually, an “Offeror”) submitted Proposals in a timely manner.
Technical Evaluations Process:
Each Offeror’s technical proposal was independently evaluated by a Technical Evaluation Panel
(“TEP” or “Panel”). A kick-off meeting was held and established a schedule for the evaluation of
proposals and discussed in detail the roles and responsibilities of the TEP. In addition, each TEP
member completed the required Disclosure Agreement and Confidentiality Agreement. Prior to
convening the evaluation meeting, each member of the Panel individually completed an
evaluation of the proposals.
Consensus Meeting:
After the Panel members had completed their individual evaluations of the proposals, the Panel
met on March 16, 2023, to develop the consensus technical score for each Offeror.
Contracting Officer’s Independent Evaluation:
The Department’s Contracting Officer (“CO”) carefully reviewed each of the proposals and
independently rated each Offeror. The CO further carefully reviewed the evaluation process
followed by the Panel, their notes and scoresheets, and their final consensus technical evaluation
and concluded that the Panel’s technical evaluations of the proposed Offerors were proper and
reasonable.
Certified Business Enterprise Preference Points:
In addition to the price and technical scoring, a certain number of points were available for each
Offeror based on its status as a Certified Business Enterprise (“CBE”) as determined by the
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Department of Small and Local Business Development (“DSLBD”). The Contractor was so
certified and received points accordingly.
The CMAR received 12 preference points or a 12 percent reduction in price.
Determination of a Fair and a Reasonable Price:
When the total points for all of the three components (technical, price and CBE preference) were
combined, the Contractor was the highest ranked Offeror. The Contracting Officer examined the
fee/price proposal submitted by the Contractor and determined that the overall proposed fees/price
submitted by the Contractor is within the I ndependent Government Estimate and is fair and
reasonable and accordingly a mutually satisfactory Contract was successfully concluded with the
Contractor.
Contract Award:
On May 25, 2023, the Department awarded Letter Contract No. DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004 to the
Contractor as such award was determined to be most advantageous to the District.
(H) A description of any bid protest related to the award of the contract, including whether the
protest was resolved through litigation, withdrawal of the protest by the protestor, or
voluntary corrective action by the District. Include the identity of the protestor, the grounds
alleged in the protest, and any deficiencies identified by the District as a result of the protest:
The award of the Contract was not protested.
(I) The description of any other contracts the proposed contractor is currently seeking or holds
with the District:
Ongoing Projects:
1. DCAM-20-CS-RFP-0020_Stead Park Recreation Center
2. DCAM-21-CS-RFP-0010_Dorothy Height Elementary School
3. DCAM-24-CS-RFP-035_Burrville Elementary School
4. DCAM-20-CSRFQ-0002B_DOC Temp Boiler
5. DCAM-20-CSRFQ-0020_DOC- New Boiler Plant
6. DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0005_Malcolm X at Green Elementary School – Modernization
7. DCAM-24-CS-RFP-0014_Langdon Recreation Center
8. DCAM-24-CS-RFP-0004_South-East Tennis and Learning Center
9. DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0029_Crummell Community Center
10. DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0027_Barnard Elementary School – Addition
11. DCAM-25-CS-RFP-0002_Seaton Elementary School
Bids submitted:
None.
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(J) The background and qualifications of the proposed contractor, including its organization,
financial stability, personnel, and performance on past or current government or private
sector contracts with requirements similar to those of the proposed contract:
GCS-SIGAL is a CBE in the District of Columbia and is a Longtime and Resident-Owned
Business with decades of experience throughout the region. The GCS-SIGAL team has extensive
experience managing parks and recreation construction in urban settings and has completed
numerous projects that have included fields, pools, multi-purpose/office space, playgrounds, sports
courts, gymnasiums, locker rooms, and computer rooms.
(K) A summary of the subcontracting plan required under section 2346 of the Small, Local, and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprise Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended,
D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq. (“Act”), including a certification that the subcontracting
plan meets the minimum requirements of the Act and the dollar volume of the portion of the
contract to be subcontracted, expressed both in total dollars and as a percentage of the total
contract amount:
The Contractor is a certified small business enterprise in accordance with the Act (CBE Number:
LZXR46406122027). Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Contractor has certified that it will
subcontract a portion of the Contract amount to SBE/CBE’s that are certified by DSLBD, as
follows, as required by law:
Contract Dollar Value: $14,630,600.80
Total Contracting Effort by Contractor (100%): $1,656,000.00
Minimum Self-Performance Requirement
(35% of Total Contracting Effort): $579,600.00
Actual Self-Performance Dollar Value: $716,899.44
Actual Self-Performance Percentage: 4.9% of total Contract Value (100% of the
Total Contracting Effort + some portion of
Construction)
Total Amount available for Subcontracting: $13,913,701.36
Minimum CBE Subcontracting Amount
(35% of Total Available for Subcontracting): $4,869,795.48
Actual Subcontracting Amount $5,326,611.00
Total Sub-Contracting Percentage 38%
(L) Performance standards and the expected outcome of the proposed contract:
The Contractor will be required to provide a full range of services required to demolish the existing
building and construct a new recreational facility to meet the Department’s programmatic
requirements, and complete the project no later than January 6, 2027 (Substantial Completion
Date). The Contractor’s performance will be monitored by DGS staff and DGS’ designated
Program Manager. Additionally, the Contractor must adhere to the terms and conditions of the
Standard Contract Provisions for Construction Contracts.
(M) The amount and date of any expenditure of funds by the District pursuant to the contract
prior to its submission to the Council for approval:
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The Letter Contract executed by the Department on May 25, 2023, provides for an initial NTE
Amount of $999,000.00, which represents the total expenditure of funds authorized to date.
(N) A certification that the proposed contract is within the appropriated budget authority for
the agency for the fiscal year and is consistent with the financial plan and budget adopted in
accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02:
The Office of the Chief Financial Officer has certified that the proposed Contract’s amount is
consistent with the Department’s budget and that adequate funds are available in the Department’s
budget in accordance with D.C. Official Code §§ 47-392.01 and 47-392.02. The applicable Fiscal
Sufficiency certification accompanies this Council Package.
(O) A certification that the contract is legally sufficient, including whether the proposed
contractor has any pending legal claims against the District:
The Letter Contract and proposed Contract have been deemed legally sufficient by the
Department’s Office of the General Counsel , and the Contractor does not appear to have any
current pending legal claims against the District.
(P) A certification that the Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the proposed
contractor is current with its District taxes. If the Citywide Clean Hands Database indicates
that the proposed contractor is not current with its District taxes, either: (1) a certification
that the contractor has worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the
District; or (2) a certification that the contractor will be current with its District taxes after
the District recovers any outstanding debt as provided under D.C. Official Code § 2-
353.01(b):
The Citywide Clean Hands database indicates that the Contractor is in compliance with the
Government of the District of Columbia tax laws and regulations. The applicable Clean Hands
certification for the Contractor accompanies this Council Package.
(Q) A certification from the proposed contractor that it is current with its federal taxes, or has
worked out and is current with a payment schedule approved by the federal government:
The Contractor has certified that it is current with its federal taxes.
(R) The status of the proposed contractor as a certified local, small, or disadvantaged business
enterprise as defined in the Small, Local, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprise
Development and Assistance Act of 2005, as amended; D.C. Official Code § 2-218.01 et seq.:
According to the DSLBD website, the Contractor is a certified Local Business Enterprise. The
Contractor’s CBE Number is LZXR46406122027, with an expiration date of December 31, 2027.
(S) Other aspects of the proposed contract that the Chief Procurement Officer considers
significant:
N/A
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(T) A statement indicating whether the proposed contractor is currently debarred from
providing services or goods to the District or federal government, the dates of the debarment,
and the reasons for debarment:
The Contractor is not debarred from providing services to the Government of the District of
Columbia or the Federal Government according to the Office of Contracts and Procurement’s
Excluded Parties List and the Federal Government’s Excluded Parties List.
(U) Any determination and findings issues relating to the contract’s formation, including any
determination and findings made under D.C. Official Code § 2-352.05 (privatization
contracts):
N/A
(V) Where the contract, and any amendments or modifications, if executed, will be made
available online:
Contract award information is available on the Department’s website. Copies of the Contract
documents will be made available on the Department’s website if approved.
(W) Where the original solicitation, and any amendments or modifications, will be made
available online:
The original solicitation and any amendments were posted on the Department’s website.
(X) (1) A certification that the proposed contractor has been determined not to be in violation of
section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability Establishment and
Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a;
and (2) A certification from the proposed contractor that it currently is not and will not be
in violation of section 334a of the Board of Ethics and Government Accountability
Establishment and Comprehensive Ethics Reform Amendment Act of 2011, D.C. Official
Code § 1-1163.34a:
Based upon a certification from the Contractor, the Contractor has been determined not to be in
violation of D.C. Official Code § 1-1163.34a; and will not be in violation of D.C. Official Code
§ 1-1163.34a.
1101 4th Street, SW
Washington, DC 20024
Date of Notice: June 6, 2025 L0014238696Notice Number:
FEIN: **-***8921
Case ID: 18621218
Government of the District of Columbia
Office of the Chief Financial Officer
Office of Tax and Revenue
GCS INC
1140 3RD ST NE STE 320
WASHINGTON DC 20002-7899
Branch Chief, Collection and Enforcement Administration
Authorized By Melinda Jenkins
To validate this certificate, please visit MyTax.DC.gov. On the MyTax DC homepage, click the
“Validate a Certificate of Clean Hands” hyperlink under the Clean Hands section.
CERTIFICATE OF CLEAN HANDS
As reported in the Clean Hands system, the above referenced individual/entity has no outstanding
liability with the District of Columbia Office of Tax and Revenue or the Department of Employment
Services. As of the date above, the individual/entity has complied with DC Code § 47-2862, therefore
this Certificate of Clean Hands is issued.
TITLE 47. TAXATION, LICENSING, PERMITS, ASSESSMENTS, AND FEES
CHAPTER 28 GENERAL LICENSE
SUBCHAPTER II. CLEAN HANDS BEFORE RECEIVING A LICENSE OR PERMIT
D.C. CODE § 47-2862 (2006)
§ 47-2862 PROHIBITION AGAINST ISSUANCE OF LICENSE OR PERMIT
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Memorandum
To: Delano Hunter
Director, Department of General Services
From: Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Reference: Proposed Contract No. (DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004) Construction Management At-
Risk (“CMAR”) Services for Congress Heights Recreation Center
Date: June 5, 2025
Subject: Fiscal Sufficiency Certification
In my capacity as the Agency Fiscal Officer of the Department of General Services (the “Department”),
I hereby certify that the Construction Management At-Risk (“CMAR”) Services for Congress Heights
Recreation Center (DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004) (the “Contract”) with GCS, Inc. DBA GCS-SIGAL (the
“Contractor”), in the amount of $14,630,600.80 is consistent with the Department’s current budget and
that adequate funds are available in the budget for the expenditure.
Per the Department’s Contracts & Procurement (“C&P”) team, on May 25, 2023, the Letter Contract
was executed by the Department, with an initial Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) amount of $999,000.00. The
proposed Early Start Agreement (“ESA”) No. 1 in the amount of $13,631,600.80 will increase the NTE
amount to $14,630,600.80 ($999,000.00 + $13,631,600.80). The proposed ESA No. 1 is a tipper and
will increase the contract value to $1 million or more, therefore, Council approval is required.
The Department of General Services (AM0 –Implementing AGY) has $14,630,600.80 in the
Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR - Owner) cumulative capital budget allotment balance.
The PASS information is below/attached:
Project Number/
Name
Subtask AY Fund Detail Imp. AGY Owner
AGY
RK/PO Amount Comments
100039/AM0.COM3
7C.CONGRESS
HEIGHTS
MODERNIZATION
04.02/CO37D.95
101.CONGRESS
HEIGHTS
RECREATION
CENTER.MODE
RNIZATION
PROJECTS
N/A
3030300 AM0 HA0 PO688245 $999,000.00 Letter Contract
100039/AM0.COM3
7C.CONGRESS
HEIGHTS
MODERNIZATION
04.02/CO37D.95
101.CONGRESS
HEIGHTS
RECREATION
CENTER.MODE
RNIZATION
PROJECTS
N/A 3030300 AM0 HA0 RK305085 $13,631,600.80 Proposed ESA #1
Total $14,630,600.80
_______________________
Antoinette Hudson Beckham
Agency Fiscal Officer
Department of General Service
for AHB
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
OFFICE OF THE GENERAL COUNSEL
MEMORANDUM
TO: Tomás Talamante
Director, Office of Policy and Legislative Affairs
FROM: Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
SUBJECT: Legal Sufficiency Certification
Construction Management At -Risk (“CMAR”) Services for
Congress Heights Recreation Center
Contract Number: DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004
Contractor: GCS, Inc. dba GCS-SIGAL
DATE: June 6, 2025
_____________________________________________________________________________
This is to certify that this Office has reviewed the above-referenced proposed Contract and has
found it to be legally sufficient, subject to submission of: (i) any required materials and Council
approval; (ii) Council’s approval of the same; and (iii) a Fiscal Certification issued by the
Department of General Services’ Agency Fiscal Officer.
Please feel free to contact me at (202) 727-2800 with any questions.
_______________________
Kristen Walp
Senior Assistant General Counsel
3924 Minnesota Ave, NE, Washington, DC 20019 | Telephone (202) 727-2800 | Fax (202) 727-7283
GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Contract & Procurement Division
Sent electronically to: goliver@gcs-sigal.com
May 22, 2023
Gabe Oliver
Vice President
GCS, Inc
1140 3rd St NE, Suite 320
Washington DC 20002
Subject: Notice to Proceed and Letter Contract
Reference: Request for Proposals (“RFP”) No. DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004 Construction
Management At-Risk (“CMAR”) Services for Congress Heights Recreation
Center
Dear Mr. Oliver:
We refer to the proposal submitted by GCS, Inc . (the “CMAR” or “Contractor”) in response to the
above referenced RFP. We are pleased to inform you that this work has been awarde d to GCS, Inc.,
and if this Letter Contract is signed by the Contractor without modification of any kind, it will serve
as a notice to proceed for the work described below. This notice to proceed is subject to the following
terms:
1. Letter Contract. This is a Letter Contract between the Contractor and the District of Columbia
Government, acting by and through its Department of General Services (“DGS” or the “Department”),
and shall govern the parties relationship until such time as a final contract is entered into for the work
described in the above referenced RFP (the “Definitized Contract”); provided, however, that to the
extent an issue is not covered in this Letter Contract, the Request for Proposal shall govern. Once an
authorized Contracting Officer executes the Defini tized Contract, this Letter C ontract shall
automatically terminate and merge into the Definitized Contract.
2. Scope of Work. The Contractor shall provide Construction Management At-Risk (“CMAR”)
services for the Congress Heights Recreation Center, located at 611 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington,
DC 20032 (the “Project”), as described in the Contractor’s Proposal dated February 13, 2023,
submitted in response to the subject RFP and Schedule of Values attached to this Letter Contract as
(Exhibit A).
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3. Deliverables. In connection with the services provided pursuant to this Letter Contract, t he
Contractor shall provide, at a minimum, the deliverables in accordance w ith the requirements in the
RFP, Schedule of Values attached to this Letter Contract as (Exhibit A ) and Form of Contract in
connection to the authorized work to the Department’s Program Manager and in the referenced
instances to the Contracting Officer.
In the event that the Contractor fails to timely submit any such deliverable, the Contractor shall pay to
the Department as liquidated damages One Thousand Dollars ($1,000) per day after receiving written
notice from the Contracting Officer of failure to submit each deliverable. This remedy is cumulative
and does not limit any other right or remedy of the Department under the contract or applicable District
law.
4. Not to Exceed Amount. The Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) amount of this Letter Contract is
$999,000. In no event shall the Contractor be entitled to receive more than the NTE amount under this
Letter Contract unless authorized in advance and in writing by a duly authorized Contracting Officer.
This NTE amount includes all costs incurred by the Contractor in connection with the work authorized
hereby.
5. Key Personnel. Key personnel shall include, at a minimum, the following individuals: (i) the
Project Executive; (ii) the Field Superintendent; (iii) the Project Manager who will supervise the
Project; (iv) the Project Manager who will supervise the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing
(“MEP”) work; and (v) the individual that will manage quality control and interact with the
Department’s quality control representative (Safety/Quality Assurance/Quality Control Manager). The
Contractor will not be permitted to reassign any of the Key Personnel unless the Department approves
the proposed reassignment and the proposed replacement.
If the Contractor removes or reassigns one of the Key Personnel (excluding, however, instances where
such personnel become unavailable due to death, disability, or separation from the employment of the
Contractor or any affiliate of the Contractor) without the prior written consent of the Department's
Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall pay to the Department the sum of $25,000 for each
replacement as a replacement fee and not as a penalty, to reimburse the Department for its
administrative costs arising from the Contractor failure to provide the Key Personnel. The foregoing
replacement fee amount shall not bar recovery of any other damages, costs, or expenses other than the
Department's internal administrative costs. In addition, the Department shall have the right, to be
exercised in its sole discretion, to remove, replace, or to reduce the scope of services of the Contractor
in the event that a member of the key personnel has been removed or replaced by the Contractor without
the consent of the Department. In the event the Department exercises the right to remove, replace or to
reduce the scope of services of the Contractor, the Department shall have the right to enforce the terms
of the Agreement and to keep-in -place those members of the CAMR's team not removed or replaced
and the remaining members shall complete the services required under the Agreement in conjunction
with the new members of the Contractor's team approved by the Department.
6. Insurance. At all times while working under this Letter Contract, the Contractor shall maintain
insurance as described in the RFP. All such policies shall be endorsed to add the District of Columbia,
including, but not limited to, its Department of General Services, and the respective agents, employees,
and offices of each as additional insureds.
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7. Duration. Once signed by the Contractor, the Letter Contract will become effective on the date
the Letter Contract is executed by the Department. This Letter Contract will terminate on the earlier to
occur of the following: (i) the date the Definitized Contract becomes effective; or (ii) August 31,
2023. DGS reserves the right to terminate this Letter Contract, in whole or specified part, for
convenience in the manner described in Article 5 of the District of Columbia Department of General
Services Standard Contract Provisions General Provisions for Construction Contract.
8. Bi lling. All invoices shall be submitted directly to the Department at the address specified in
the RFP. Purchase Order numbers should be included in all future invoices and accounting records.
Properly prepared invoices with the necessary backup shall be paid within thirty (30) days of receipt.
Invoices not paid by that date shall bear interest in accordance with the Quick Payment Act.
9. Us e of DGS’ ProjectTeam . The Contractor shall utilize the Department’s current project
management software (“ProjectTeam”) system to submit any and all Project Documentation required
to be provided by the Contractor for the Project, including, but not limited to: (i) requests for
information; (ii) submittals; (iii) meeting minutes; (iv) invoices/applications for payment (full package
including all forms required by DGS); (v) certified payrolls (in addition to upload via LCP Tracker);
(vi) drawings and specifications; (vii) punchlist; and (viii) other Project Documents as may be
designated by the Department. The Contractor also shall require all subcontractors and subconsultants
to utilize ProjectTeam for the Project execution.
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ctronic storage and transmission of information via ProjectTeam system shall be compliant with
the provisions of the Document Security section of these General Requirements.
10. Invoice Submittal. The Contractor shall create and submit payment requests in an electronic
format through the DC Vendor Portal, https://vendorportal.dc.gov. The Contractor shall submit proper
invoices on a monthly basis. To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor shall enter all required
information into the Portal after selecting the applicable purchase order number which is listed on the
Contractor’s profile. Properly prepared invoices with the necessary backup shall be paid within thirty
(30) days of receipt. Invoices not paid by that date shall bear interest in accordance with the Quick
Payment Act . For assistance with the registration process call (202) 741-5200 or visit
http://vendorportal.dc.gov to submit an inquiry.
11. P urchase Order Number. This Letter Contract will become effective on the date the Letter
Contract is executed by the Department. The Department’s Contracting & Procurement Division will
issue a purchase order number and will be sent in a separate cover. That number should be included in
all future invoices and accounting records. In the event that you do not obtain a purchase order number
please contact Shafi Anwary at shafi.anwary@dc.gov directly to obtain this number.
12. Ownership and Use of Documents. All documents and work product prepared by the
Contractor shall become the property of the Department upon the payment of invoices submitted under
the Letter Contract.
13. Trade Work/Site Control. Unless otherwise directed by the Department, the Contractor shall
not perform any trade work or take control of the site. Any authorization to proceed with trade work
will include appropriate provisions relating to compliance documents (first source employment
agreement,DepartmentofSmallandLocalBusinessDevelopment(DSLBD)),bonds,insurance,and
safetyprocedures.Ataminimum,however,theDepartment’sStandardContractProvisionsforConstructionshallapplyandinadditiontotherequirementssetforthinanysuchsubsequentauthorization,priortocommencinganyconstructionactivity,theContractorshallprovidethe
Department'sContractingOfficerwithcertificatesevidencinginsurance,apaymentandperformancebondhavinga penalvalueequaltothethenvalueoftheLetterContractandtheContractor'sagreementofindemnity.
14, EntireAgreement;Modification.ThisLetterContract,alongwiththeStandardContract
Provisions,(ExhibitB—ConstructionContracts)supersedeallcontemporaneousorpriornegotiations,representations,courseofdealing,oragreements,eitherwrittenororal.NomodificationstothisLetterContractshallbeeffectiveagainsttheDepartmentandunlessmadeinwritingsignedbythe
Department.NotwithstandingtheprovisionsofthisSection14,nothinghereinshalllimittheDepartment’sabilitytounilaterallymodifythisLetterContract.
15. DavisBaconActWageDetermination.TheContractoragreesthattheworkperformedunder
thisLetterContractshallbesubjecttotheDavisBaconWageDeterminationassetforthin(Exhibit
C)ineffectatthetimeofLetterContractexecutionbytheDepartment,
16. ServiceContractAct.TheContractoragreesthattheworkperformedunderthisLetterContractshallbe subjectto the ServiceContractAct as setforthin(Exhi D) ineffectat the time of Letter
ContractexecutionbytheDepartment.
17. Living Wage Act.The Contractoragreesthatthe work performed under thisLetterContract
shallbesubjecttotheLivingWageActineffectatthetimeofLetterContractexecutionbytheDepartment.Assuch,theContractoranditssubcontractorsshallcomplywiththewagereportingrequirementsimposedbytheactassetforthin(ExhibitE).
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AGREEMENT
FOR
CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK SERVICES FOR CONGRESS HEIGHTS
RECREATION CENTER
BY AND BETWEEN
THE DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
AND
GCS, INC. DBA GCS SIGAL CONTRACT NUMBER: DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004
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PROJECT INFORMATION
A. PROJECT SUMMARY
1. Project Name: Construction Management At-Risk
Services for Congress Heights Recreation
Center
2. Project Address: 611 Alabama Avenue SE, Washington,
DC 20032
3. Agreement Type: Construction Management At-Risk with
Guaranteed Maximum Price
4. Client Agency: District of Columbia Department of
Parks and Recreation (“DPR” or “Client
Agency”)
5. Contractor: GCS, Inc. dba GCS SIGAL
6. Agreement Amounts:
i. Initial NTE: Early Start Agreement (“ESA”) No. 1
with Not-to-Exceed (“NTE”) amount of
$14,630,600.80 (including the Letter
Contract NTE amount of $999,000.00)
ii. Project Budget: $24,700,000.00
7. Contractor
Compensation:
i. Construction Management
Fee:
$595,000.00
ii. Base Construction
Management Fee (75% of the
Construction Management
Fee):
$446,250.00
iii. Preconstruction Fee: $65,000.00
iv. At Risk Portion of the
Construction Management
Fee (25% of the Construction
Management Fee):
$148,750.00
v. Lump Sum General
Conditions Cost:
$996,000.00
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vi. Contingency: Contractor’s Contingency: $577,809.00
vii. Allowances: Owner Controlled Allowance:
$1,150,000.00
8. Liquidated Damages:
i. Failure to Submit
Deliverables:
$1,000 per deliverable per day
ii. Delay in Substantial
Completion:
$1,000 per calendar day
9. GMP Proposal Submission November 2025
10. GMP Amendment Executed By: January 2026
11. Substantial Completion Date: January 6, 2027
12. Final Completion Date: March 31, 2027
13. Administrative Term Expiration
Date:
June 30, 2027
14. Key personnel removal or
replacement disincentive
$25,000 per person
15. Notice to Proceed:
i. Period of Performance From May 25, 2023, through execution
of the Contract
ii. NTE Amount: $999,000.00
16. GMP Basis Documents Design
Progression
Permit Set
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CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AT-RISK AGREEMENT
CONGRESS HEIGHTS RECREATION CENTER
DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004
THIS AGREEMENT (“Agreement” or “Contract”) is made by and between the
DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA GOVERNMENT, acting by and through its DEPARTMENT OF
GENERAL SERVICES (the “Department”) and GCS, INC. dba GCS SIGAL with a place of
business at 1140 3rd Street NE, Suite 320, Washington DC 20002 (the “Construction Manager”
or “Contractor” , and collectively, the “Parties”).
RECITALS
WHEREAS, the Department issued a request for proposals dated January 12, 2023 (the
“RFP”) to engage a Contractor to provide Construction Management At-Risk (“CMAR”)
services for Congress Heights Recreation Center , located at 611 Alabama Avenue SE,
Washington, DC 20032 (the “Project”);
WHEREAS, the Department desires that the Project be substantially complete no later
than January 6, 2027 (“Substantial Completion Date”);
WHEREAS, the Contractor submitted a proposal entitled Construction Management
At-Risk Services for Congress Heights Recreation Center dated February 13, 2023 to provide
construction management at-risk services for the Project;
WHEREAS, the Department wishes to retain the Contractor to provide CMAR services
for the Project. The Project is to include pre-construction services and construction services;
WHEREAS, the Contractor wishes to provide the preconstruction and construction and
related services necessary to complete the Project, subject to the terms and conditions set forth
in this Agreement;
WHEREAS, the Department has retained the services of a program manager (the
“Program Manager” or “PM”) to advise it concerning the Project;
WHEREAS, the Department has established a budget for the Project, including all fees,
hard construction costs, loose furnishings, and fees and general conditions of the Contractor
(such budget, the “Project Budget”);
WHEREAS, the Department has engaged an architect/engineer (the
“Architect/Engineer” or “A/E ”) pursuant to a separate contract (the “Design Contract”) to
provide design, planning, architectural, and engineering services in order to construct the Project
and the A/E has advanced the design of the Project to the development of Schematic Design; and
WHEREAS, the Contractor will be required to coordinate with the A/E.
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NOW, THEREFORE, the Department and Contractor, for the consideration set forth
herein, mutually agree as follows.
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Article 1 - DEFINITIONS
Section 1.1 Administrative Term.
The Agreement shall have an administrative term (the “Administrative Term”) that runs
from the effective date of the notice to proceed to the Administrative Term Date set forth in the
Project Information Section above. In addition, within this time the Contractor shall execute
and submit a Final Release of Liens and Claims in a form and format required by a Contracting
Officer (“CO” or “Contracting Officer), inclusive of providing the Department with a complete
set of any product manuals (“O&M”) and trainin g videos, if applicable. The Administrative
Term is established for the sole purpose of permitting the Department’s Office of the Chief
Financial Officer to process payments in the event any payments become due. Notwithstanding
the foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to: (i) extend the Substantial Completion Date;
(ii) extend the Final Completion Date; or, (iii) limit the Department’s ability to assess liquidated
damages thereon.
Section 1.2 Agreement.
The term “Agreement ” or “Contract ” shall mean this entire, integrated agreement
between the Department and the Contractor with respect to the Project, consisting of this
document and the Exhibits thereto, including but not limited to the Standard Contract
Provisions (Construction Contract), the Construction Documents released for the Contractor’s
use and any Change Orders or Change Directives that have been executed by the Department.
Section 1.3 Client Agency.
The governmental or quasi-governmental entity represented by the Department,
requesting the Project.
Section 1.4 Construction Documents.
The final drawings and specifications, as prepared, sealed by the A/E’s design
professional in accordance with the law, and issued by the Contractor for the purpose of
obtaining bids from potential trade subcontractors and material suppliers for use in constructing
the Project.
Section 1.5 Construction Phase Services.
Services provided throughout the construction phase during which the Contractor shall
carry out the bulk of the construction for the Project.
Section 1.6 Cost of General Conditions.
The Cost of General Conditions shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 of this
Contract.
Section 1.7 Contract Documents.
“Contract Documents” or “Contract” as used herein means Addenda, Contract Form,
Standard Contract Provisions, Instructions to Bidders, General Provisions, Labor Provisions,
Performance and Payment Bonds, Specifications, Special Provisions, Contract Drawings,
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approved written Change Orders and Agreements required to acceptably complete the Contract,
including authorized extensions thereof.
Section 1.8 Preconstruction Phase Services.
The services to be provided under Article 3 constituting the preconstruction phase
services to be performed by the Contractor.
Section 1.9 Drawings.
The Drawings are the graphic and pictorial portions of the Contract Documents, wherever
located and wherever issued, showing the design, locations and dimensions of the Work,
generally including plans, elevations, sections, details, schedules and diagrams.
Section 1.10 Final Completion.
The point at which Substantial Completion has been achieved, all punch list items noted
at Substantial Completion have been completed and all documents the Contractor is required to
deliver to the Department as a condition to receiving final payment have been delivered.
Section 1.11 Final Completion Date.
The date established in the Contract by which the Contractor shall achieve Final
Completion. The Final Completion Date may be modified only by Change Order “Change
Order”) or Change Directive in accordance with the Agreement.
Section 1.12 Fully Complete.
To undertake all of the Work necessary to fully construct and complete the Project and
execute all tasks necessary to obtain the final certificate of occupancy for the Project from the
District of Columbia; submit final lien releases from the Contractor and Subcontractors and
material suppliers; complete all punch list items to the Department’s approval and sign-off; and
cause all representations, warranties and guarantees to be honored and otherwise fulfill all of the
requirements set forth in the Agreement.
Section 1.13 Guaranteed Maximum Price or GMP.
The maximum amount, including, but not limited to, the Construction Management Fee
and the Cost of the Work, that will be paid to the Contractor to Fully Complete the Project as set
forth in Article 5. The Guaranteed Maximum Price (“GMP”) may be modified only by Change
Order or Change Directive in accordance with the Agreement.
Section 1.14 Environmental and Hazardous Material Requirements.
The Contractor shall be required to comply with all applicable Federal and District
environmental laws and regulations for the project, including but not limited to, the District of
Columbia Environmental Policy Act (e.g., D.C. Code § 8-109.01 - 8-109.12; and the District of
Columbia Municipal Regulations Chapter 20 -72). Additionally, the Contractor shall lawfully
handle, remediate, and abate as necessary and appropriate, any toxic substance or hazardous
chemicals defined or regulated pursuant to federal, state or local laws, including in regards to
pollution, treatment, storage or disposal of waste, or protection of human health or the
environment. Such laws include, without limitation, the Comprehensive Environmental
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Response, Compensation and Liability Act, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, the
Clean Water Act, the Clean Air Act and laws relating to emission, spills, leaks, discharges,
releases or threatened releases of toxic material. The term Hazardous Materials shall also
include petroleum and petroleum byproducts.
Section 1.15 Notice to Proceed.
A written notice to proceed, signed by the Department’s Contracting Officer , directing
the Contractor to proceed with the Project or any portion of the Project (“Notice to Proceed” or
“NTP”).
Section 1.16 Project Schedule.
The schedule for the Project agreed to by the Department and the Contractor. Such
schedule shall include a Baseline Schedule (“Baseline Schedule”) as updated periodically by the
Contractor and approved by the Department. The Project Schedule shall not be changed except
by a Change Order or Change Directive issued by the Department’s Contracting Officer. The
Project Schedule shall be in a form and contain such detail as may be agreed upon by the Parties.
Section 1.17 Self-Performed Work.
Trade work performed by employees of: (1) the Contractor; (2) any entity that is a partner
or member of the entity comprising the Contractor; (3) any entity that controls, is controlled by,
or is under common control with the Contractor; or (4) any entity that controls, is controlled by,
or is under common control with any entity that is part of the Contractor. Self-Performed Work
is distinguished from trade work performed by Subcontractors unaffiliated with the Contractor
or the entities of which the Contractor is comprised.
Section 1.18 Services.
The services to be provided pursuant to the Agreement which shall include the
Preconstruction Phase Services and the Construction Phase Services.
Section 1.19 Specifications.
The Specifications are that portion of the Contract Documents consisting of the written
requirements for materials, equipment, construction systems, standards and workmanship for
the Work, and performance of related services.
Section 1.20 Standard Contract Provisions.
The District of Columbia Department of General Services Standard Contract Provisions,
General Provisions (Construction Contracts), as amended, are attached hereto as Exhibit I and
incorporated herein.
Section 1.21 Subcontractor.
Any person, natural or legal, to whom the Contractor delegates performance of any
portion of the Work required by the Agreement. The term “Subcontractor,” used without a
qualifier, shall mean a subcontractor in direct privity with the Contractor. “Subcontractors at all
tiers” shall mean not only those Subcontractors in direct privity with the Contractor, but also
those performing Work pursuant to sub-subcontracts, subcontracts, and so on. “Subcontractors”
shall include both those who are retained to perform labor only and those who are retained both
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to perform labor and to supply material or equipment. “Subcontractors” shall also include
design professionals who are not the Contractor’s employees and to whom the Contractor
delegates any part of its responsibilities under the Agreement, except that references to “trade
Subcontractors” shall exclude design professionals.
Section 1.22 Substantial Completion.
Substantial Completion shall mean that all of the following have occurred: (1) the
construction and installation work have been completed with only minor punch list items
remaining to be completed; (2) a temporary certificate of occupancy and all other required
permits or approvals have been obtained; (3) draft copies of all operating and maintenance
manuals, training videotapes and warranties required by the Agreement have been delivered
to the Department and the Client Agency; (4) final warranties have been submitted for material
and labor for any installed, replaced, or repaired synthetic surfaces at recreation spaces
including, but not limited to, the following material types: Pour-in-Place (“PIP”), artificial grass
or turf, rubber mulch, and engineered wood fiber; (5) any supplemental training session
required by the Agreement for operating or maintenance personnel have been scheduled; (6)
all clean-up required by the Agreement has been completed; (7) the Project is ready for the
Department and Client Agency to use it for its intended purpose; (8) all equipment, supplies,
materials and items to be installed have been installed in accordance with the manufacturer’s
specifications and industry standards and have undergone and passed the requisite testing and
inspections; and (9) certificates of compliance with impact standards (IPEMA) for synthetic
surfaces at recreation spaces have been submitted to the Department. “Minor punch list items”
are defined for this purpose as items that, in the aggregate, can be completed within thirty
(30) days without interfering with the Department or Client Agency’s normal use of the Project.
Section 1.23 Substantial Completion Date.
The date established herein by which the Contractor shall achieve Substantial
Completion. The Substantial Completion Date may be modified only by Change Order or
Change Directive in accordance with the Agreement.
Section 1.24 The Work
The term “Work” refers to any and all work done in performance of the services
necessary, at any and all phases of the Agreement, to Fully Complete the Project.
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Article 2 - GENERAL PROVISIONS
Section 2.1 Letter Contract.
The Parties acknowledge that certain of the preconstruction activities described in Article
3 of this Agreement were performed pursuant to the Letter Contract between the Parties dated
May 25, 2023. Pursuant to the terms of the Letter Contract, upon execution of this Agreement
by the Department (the "Agreement Effective Date"), the Letter Contract shall automatically be
incorporated into and shall merge into and be superseded by this Agreement. The Parties agree
that, any services provided, or work performed pursuant to the merged Letter Contract, and
prior to the Agreement effective date, shall be governed by the terms and conditions of this
Agreement.
Section 2.2 Term and Termination
The period of performance under this Agreement shall commence from the date of
execution of the NTP by the Department and shall terminate upon the expiration of the
Administrative Term or upon termination by the Department pursuant to Articles 5 and 6 of the
Standard Contract Provisions for Construction Contracts.
Section 2.3 Relationship of Parties.
The Contractor accepts the relationship of trust and confidence established with the
Department by this Agreement, and covenants with the Department to furnish the Contractor’s
reasonable skill and judgment and to cooperate with the Program Manager in furthering the
interests of the Department. The Contractor shall use its best efforts to perform the Work and
complete the Project in an expeditious and economical manner consistent with the interests of
the Department. The Department shall endeavor to promote harmony and cooperation among
the Department, Contractor, Program Manager, and other persons or entities employed by the
Department for the Project. In performing its duties under this Agreement, the Contractor shall
at all times use the standard of care used by the Contractor that constructs projects similar to the
Project in type, size and scope in large, urban areas. Whenever the term “competent” is used
herein to describe the Contractor’s actions or duties that term shall refer to the level of
competence customarily possessed by those Contractors that construct projects similar to the
Project in type, size and scope in large, urban areas.
Section 2.4 Confidentiality of Information
The Contractor shall assure and keep all information and data obtained throughout the
performance of the Project whether related to the Agreement, the Work in all of its aspects, the
Department and the Department’s employees confidential, during and following the term of the
Agreement, and shall not use the information in connection with any other matters; nor shall it
disclose any such information to any other person, firm or corporation, unless disclosure is
required pursuant to court order, subpoena, or other regulatory authority. The Contractor shall
not be divulged of confidential information without the individual’s and the Department’s
written consent and only in accordance with the District’s and/or Federal laws, codes and
regulations. The Contractor and any subcontractors who utilize, access, or store personally
identifiable information as part of the performance of this Agreement are required to safeguard
this information and immediately notify the Department of any breach or suspected breach in
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the security of such information. The Contractor and all subcontractors shall allow the
Department to both participate in the investigation of incidents and exercise control over
decisions regarding external reporting. The Contractor, subcontractors, and their respective
employees working on this Project may be required to sign a confidentiality statement.
Section 2.5 Project Description.
The Contractor shall provide any and all preconstruction and construction services needed for
the Project's completion. The Project shall be complete, operating, and ready for use by the
Substantial Completion Date and within the Project's budget as set forth in this Contract.
The Contractor will be required to provide a full range of services required to demolish the
existing building and construct a new recreational facility to meet the Department’s
programmatic requirements. The Project scope includes an indoor pool, basketball court,
incubator kitchen, e -gaming room, community store, music/dance room, multipurpose room,
senior center, and fitness center. The scope also includes exterior amenities such as
playgrounds, community gardens, an outdoor basketball court, a multipurp ose field, a fitness
trail, and parking. If applicable, installation of any synthetic surface must comply with
regulations set forth in D.C. Code § 10-171.03.
Building Information Modeling (“BIM”) is required to be used throughout the facility lifecycle,
including all project phases from project planning and concept design through construction, as-
built(s) and into facilities management.
Generally, the Contractor’s responsibilities shall include, but will not be limited to, the
following:
a) To confirm the construction of the Project in accordance with the Contract Documents
(“Contract Documents”).
b) To provide all construction management services necessary to implement the goals of
the Project inclusive of, but not limited to, the following: construction management
services inclusive of budgeting, value engineering (“Value Engineering”), scheduling,
project administration, management, and coordination of subcontractors.
c) To conduct subsurface investigation work if and as required for the Project.
d) To furnish and provide all materials, management, personnel, equipment, hazardous
material abatement, supervision, labor and other services necessary to complete the
Project.
e) To furnish and provide furniture, fixtures, and equipment (“FF&E”). FF&E
procurement schedule to be developed by the Contractor subject to DPR, the
Department’s specification, agreement, and acceptance.
f) To provide one (1) year of preventative and corrective maintenance services following
substantial completion and use the recommended maintenance schedule developed as a
basis to meet project closeout requirements.
The Project shall be constructed in such a way to allow for substantial completion to be achieved
no later than the Substantial Completion Date.
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The modernization shall include Americans with Disability Act (“ADA”) accessibility
requirements, life safety and fire protection requirements, security requirements, IT
renovations, Mechanical, electrical, plumbing (“MEP”) systems renovations, roof renovations,
and various exterior site improvements.
Section 2.6 Contracting Officer, Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative
(“COTR”), Program Manager, and Project Manager.
The Contracting Officer for this Contract is:
Suzi Tabot
Contracting Officer
Department of General Services
Contracts & Procurement Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue | 5th floor
Washington, DC 20019
suzi.tabot@dc.gov
The Department has engaged a Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (“COTR”), a
Program Manager and a Project Manager to provide certain program management functions.
Such COTR, Program Manager and Project Manager shall, at all times, be acting solely for the
benefit of the Department, not the Contractor.
The Contractor hereby acknowledges and agrees that only a duly authorized and
designated Contracting Officer shall have the authority to issue Change Orders or Change
Directives on the Department’s behalf. As of the date that this Agreement is signed, the
Department’s duly authorizing Contracting Officers are set forth in Exhibit H.
The Contracting Officer’s Technical Representative (“COTR”) and Program Manager is as
follows:
Margaret U. Thacker
Senior Project Manager
Department of General Services
3924 Minnesota Avenue NE | 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20019
margaret.thacker@dc.gov
The Project Manager is as follows:
Jamie Johnson
Project Manager Department of
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General Services
Capital Construction Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue NE | 5th
Floor
Washington, DC 20019
jamie.johnson@dc.gov
Section 2.7 General Description of Contractor’s Duties.
Generally, the Contractor shall perform the Services in a professional workmanlike
manner. The Contractor shall supply and furnish at the location where the Work is to be
performed all labor, materials, equipment, tools, services, and supervision, and shall bear all
items of expense, necessary to complete and satisfactorily perform this Agreement, except such
items that the Department, in this Agreement, specifically agrees to supply or furnish to or for
the use of Contractor. Any labor, materials, equipment, tools, services or supervision not
specifically described in this Agreement, but which may be fairly implied as required thereby
or necessary to properly complete the Work, shall be deemed within the Scope of the Work and
shall be provided by Contractor at Contractor’s sole expense.
Section 2.8 Warranties and Representations
All disclosures, representations, warranties, and certifications the Contractor makes in
its proposal in response to the RFP shall remain binding and in effect throughout the term of
the Agreement. The Contractor reaffirms that all such disclosures, representations, warranties,
and certifications are true and correct.
2.8.1. If any disclosure, representation, warranty or certification the Contractor
has made or makes pursuant to the RFP or the Agreement, including, without
limitation, representations concerning the Contractor’s construction or design
experience and qualifications, claims or litigation history or financial condition, is
materially inaccurate, that shall constitute a material breach of the Agreement, entitling
the Department to any and all available remedies.
2.8.2. The terms and conditions of this Section 2.8 shall apply during both
the Preconstruction and Construction Phases.
Section 2.9 Responsibility for Agents and Contractors.
At all times and during both the Preconstruction and Construction Phases, the Contractor
shall be responsible to the Department for any and all acts and omissions of the Contractor’s
agents, employees, subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material suppliers, laborers, and the
agents and employees of the subcontractors, sub-subcontractors, material suppliers, and laborers
performing or supplying Work in connection with the Project.
Section 2.10 Building Information Modeling (BIM).
BIM is required to be used throughout the lifecycle of the Project, including all Project
phases from project planning and concept design through construction, as-builts and into
facilities management. The BIM requirements are provided in Exhibit P. It is expected by the
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Department that all team members be committed to the use of BIM in the Project, share their
ideas of BIM expertise with the team, provide BIM data as requested by other team members,
look for cost savings and schedule improvements during the entire Project duration, and
endeavor to leave as a legacy a fully updated, as built, facility management ready building
information model.
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Article 3 - CONTRACTOR’S PRECONSTRUCTION SERVICES
Section 3.1 Preconstruction Services.
The Preconstruction Phase will start from the issuance of the NTP through the execution
of the GMP amendment (“GMP Amendment”). During the Preconstruction Phase, the
Contractor shall provide such preconstruction services to properly advance the Project. Without
limiting the generality of the foregoing, the Contractor shall: (i) work with the Department’s
A/E and any design consultants to provide constructability reviews of the design for the Project
in consultation with Client Agency, the Department, and its Program Manager; (ii) obtain bids
from trade subcontractors to perform the work described in the Construction Documents and
provide bid tabulations to the Department; (iii) engage in any Value Engineering and scoping
exercises necessary to return the cost of the work to the Project Budget; (iv) engage in
preconstruction activities, including identifying any long -lead items; (v) develop a GMP
proposal for the Project; and (vi) enter into a GMP for the Project. Throughout the
Preconstruction Phase, the Contractor shall schedule and attend regular meetings with the
Department’s Program Manager and the A/E. A list of preconstruction deliverables is set forth
in Exhibit C.
Section 3.1.1 Additional Preconstruction Services. In addition to those items
enumerated above, the Contractor shall provide such preconstruction services as are necessary
to properly advance the Project. These services shall include, but are not limited to, scheduling,
estimating, shop-drawings, the ordering of long-lead materials, condition assessments,
conservator studies, archeological studies, recommended testing, additional geotechnical
testing, and monitoring of historic assets.
Section 3.2 Baseline Schedule, Building System Assessment, and Construction
Management Plan.
Section 3.2.1 Baseline Schedule. Within ten (10) days after the NTP is issued, the
Contractor shall prepare a Baseline Schedule for the Project, including the preconstruction phase
activities and the construction phase activities. The Baseline Schedule shall be subject to review
and approval by the Department, and the Contractor shall incorporate such adjustments to the
Baseline Schedule as may be reasonably requested by the Department. This schedule shall be
prepared in a Critical Path Method (“CPM”) and be developed in a sufficient level of detail so
as to permit the affected parties (i.e. the Department, the A/E and the Contractor) to properly
plan the Project, and shall show: (i) key design milestones and bid packages; (ii) release dates
for long lead items; (iii) release dates for key subcontractors; and (iv) Substantial and Final
Completion Dates. The preliminary schedule shall include durations and logic ties for those
building systems that the Contractor is recommending for replacement. The Baseline Schedule
must also be submitted in Primavera 6 native format or the latest version of the software and
shall be updated by the Contractor, at a minimum, on a bi-weekly basis. Bi-weekly updates to
the schedule should include the original Baseline Schedule as well to show time difference
between planned start and finish dates versus actual start and finish dates. The preliminary
schedule is attached hereto as Exhibit B.
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During the Preconstruction Phase, the Contractor shall monitor the Project’s progress and
promptly notify the Department of any delays, regardless of their cause, the causes of such
delays, and the Contractor’s best projection of the effect of such delays on the Project Schedule.
The Department's receipt of, and lack of objection to, any schedule update showing a later
Substantial Completion or Final Completion shall not be regarded as the Department’s
agreement that the Contractor may have an extension of time, or as a waiver of any of the
Department’s rights, but merely as the Contractor’s representation that, as a matter of fact, the
Project may not be completed by the applicable Substantial or Final Completion Date. The
Project Schedule shall be maintained and continuously updated during the Preconstruction and
Construction Phases.
Section 3.2.2 Construction Management Plan. The Contractor shall submit a draft of
its construction management plan (“Construction Management Plan”) within thirty (30) days
after the NTP is issued to include, but is not limited to, noise control, hours for construction and
deliveries, truck routes, trash and debris removal plan, traffic and parking control,
communications procedures, emergency procedures, quality control procedures, dust control,
public street cleaning and repair, planned occupancy of public ways, erosion control, tree
protection plan, vibration monitoring, temporary fire protection measures, project signage, pest
control, construction staging plan, and construction logistics plan.
Section 3.3 Constructability Reviews
3.3.1. It is contemplated that the Contractor will meet with representatives of
the Department and the A/E as well as other stakeholders to better develop the
Department’s requirements for the Project following contract award. During the
Preconstruction Phase, the Contractor will be required to provide constructability reviews
of the design documents for the Project.
3.3.2. The Contractor shall meet with the representatives of the Department,
A/E and Client Agency throughout the Preconstruction Phase as the design progresses
and these and other stakeholders provide input in and approve the design direction
at appropriate times. The GMP Basis Documents, and all interim design submissions
shall be subject to review and approval by the Department, and the Contractor shall
be required to provide input on these documents to address concerns raised by the
Department and/or other project stakeholders and such reviews shall not entitle the
Contractor to an increase in the Preconstruction Fee.
3.3.2.1 Preliminary Budget Estimate. Within fourteen (14) days of the NTP,
the Contractor shall submit a detailed cost estimate of the proposed design (such
estimate, the “Preliminary Budget Estimate”). With regard to building systems (i.e.
roofs, doors, HVAC, security, IT, etc.), the cost estimate shall be prepared on a
“system” basis that identifies the key building systems or functions and allocates an
estimated cost for each such system. The Construction Management Fee, the Cost of
General Conditions, and Contingencies shall be broken out in separate line items. The
primary purpose of such cost estimate is to aid the Department and Client Agency in
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understanding the costs associated with key elements of the Project so as to
better prioritize and manage the use of the funding allocated to this Project.
3.3.2.2 Baseline Budget and Program. The Department shall provide the
Contractor with the approved baseline budget and program. Such approval shall be
provided (or signed by) the Department. In the event the Contractor does not receive such
approval within fourteen (14) days after submitting the Preliminary Budget Estimate, it
shall so advise the Department’s Program Manager, the Department’s Deputy Director
for Capital Construction and the Contracting Officer in writing of such failure and request
direction. If the Contractor fails to provide such notice, the Contractor will be
proceeding at its own risk and will be responsible for costs associated with budget
revisions. Only the Department shall have the authority to increase the Project Budget,
and absent such direction, the Contractor shall proceed throughout the Project on the
assumption that the budget remains as originally directed by the Department pursuant to
this Section 3.3.2.2.
3.3.2.3 Constructability/Sole Source/Long-Lead Time Memorandum.
Concurrently with the Construction Management Plan, the Contractor shall prepare a
memorandum identifying key construction concerns related to the Project. Such
memorandum shall: (i) assess the constructability issues related to the Project, including
site logistics; (ii) identify any items where the design is predicated on a single manufacturer
and, if so, identify at least two (2) comparable products; and (iii) identify any long-lead
delivery items that could adversely affect the Baseline Schedule. To the extent any such
long-lead items are identified, the memorandum shall make recommendations for
addressing such items
3.3.2.4 Early Release Packages. The Department may release funding for
hazardous materials abatement and selective demolition or razing, and funding for long-
lead items in advance of the Construction Phase. If the Contractor believes an earlier
release is required for long-lead materials in order to meet the Project Schedule, it shall
advise the Department and make a recommendation as to the requested release date.
Similarly, if the Contractor believes that additional work must be released in advance of
the establishment of a GMP for the Project, it shall advise the Department and make a
recommendation as to the scope of work to be released as well as to the requested release
date. Further, any decision to authorize an early release shall be made by the Department
in its sole and absolute discretion.
3.3.2.5 Permits. The Contractor shall be responsible for preparing and submitting
trade permit applications for construction trades that are necessary for the construction of
the Project. No later than ten (10) days after the notice to proceed for Preconstruction
Services, the C ontractor shall prepare and submit a matrix that identifies all permits and
land use approvals that are required for the Project to proceed. The matrix should include
zoning and other land use entitlements, building permits, as well as trade permits and lane
closure permits. The matrix shall identify the specific permit, the date by which such is
needed to maintain the Project’s Schedule, and a status column. The matrix shall be updated
monthly. For permits previously submitted by the Department or the A /E, the C ontractor
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shall provide assistance and input, if and as requested by the Department, for all such
permits through the review process. The Contractor shall develop a list of the required
permits and shall track the progress of all such permits through the review process. The
Contractor shall update the Department with the status of each permit that is required for
the Project.
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Article 4 - FORMATION OF GMP PROPOSAL
Section 4.1 General.
During the Preconstruction Phase, the Department shall cause the A/E in coordination
with the Contractor to prepare a set of drawings and specifications upon which the Contractor’s
GMP for construction of the Project will be based (the “GMP Basis Documents”) as set forth
in the Project Information Section of this Agreement. Based upon the GMP Basis Documents,
the Contractor shall propose a GMP (referred to as the “GMP Proposal”) no later than the date
set forth in the Project Information Section of this Agreement, which shall be submitted in
accordance with Section 4.1. The Contractor acknowledges and understands that the GMP
Basis Documents will be incomplete at the time it submits its GMP Proposal. Although
complete construction documents will not be available and many details will not be shown
on GMP Basis Documents or will otherwise need to be adjusted, the GMP proposed in the
Contractor’s GMP Proposal shall be intended to represent the Contractor’s offer for the Final
Completion of the Project. If the Contractor’s GMP Proposal is acceptable to the Department,
it shall be memorialized in the form of an amendment to this Agreement (such amendment,
the “GMP Amendment”). The Contractor and the Department shall execute a GMP
Amendment in the form of Exhibit K attached hereto.
As part of the GMP Amendment, the Contractor shall certify that the GMP established
thereby: (i) contains sufficient amounts to perform all Work necessary for the Final
Completion of the Project, and (ii) contains sufficient amounts to provide and construct
any items or facilities that are not contained in the GMP Basis Documents but which are
necessary for a fully functioning facility that meets the programmatic requirements
established for the Project. The Contractor will further covenant and agree in the GMP
Amendment that it will perform all of the construction work necessary for the Final
Completion of the Project, including, without limitation, aspects of the Work that are not
shown on the GMP Basis Documents but which are a logical development of the design intent
reflected in the GMP Basis Documents, for an amount not to exceed the Guaranteed Maximum
Price.
Section 4.2 Review of GMP Basis Documents.
The Department has selected the Contractor, in large part, because of its special expertise
in constructing similar projects. Before submitting its GMP, the Contractor shall review the
GMP Basis Documents for accuracy, constructability and completeness and shall bring such
deficiencies to the attention of the Department and shall cause its A/E to address any such
deficiencies. To the extent that any such deficiencies in the GMP Basis Documents could have
been identified by such review by a competent Contractor, such deficiencies shall not be the
basis for a change in the GMP or delaying the Project Schedule.
Section 4.3 Contingency.
The Cost of the Work shall include a contingency, which shall be a sum established by
the Department and the Contractor to cover, among other things, costs necessary to address
scope expansion that is a logical development of the design, issues arising from or as a result of
deficiencies in the GMP Basis Documents and other costs which are properly reimbursable as
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Cost of the Work but not the basis for a Change Order, such as costs that were not reasonably
foreseeable as of the effective date of this Agreement, including such items as emergencies,
unforeseeable changes in market conditions for materials or labor, or subsurface, soils or site
conditions that were neither known nor reasonably discoverable as of the effective date of the
Agreement (the “Contingency”). During the Construction Phase, the Contractor shall keep the
Program Manager and the Contracting Officer informed as to the status of the Contingency and
shall, at a minimum: (i) advise the Program Manager and Contracting Officer when draws reach
3% upon the contingency in a timely manner ; and (ii) provide the Program Manager with
running status of the Contingency balance at least once every two (2) weeks.
Section 4.4 Trade Bids.
4.4.1. Subcontractors and Suppliers; Bidding Procedures. During the
Preconstruction Phase, the Contractor shall seek to develop subcontractor interest in
the Project. Within fifteen (15) days after issuing the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor
shall provide to the Department for its review and approval a written submission on the
proposed bidding procedures. Such procedures shall include: (i) a list of proposed trades
packages; (ii) a list of trade subcontractors that will be invited to bid on each such
package; and (iii) a narrative description of the process. At least three (3) potential
subcontractors shall be identified for each trade package. A copy of this deliverable must
be submitted to both the Program Manager and the Contracting Officer. In the event the
Department does not approve the proposed bidding procedures within fifteen (15) days
after its receipt, such procedures shall be deemed approved unless the Department
advises that such is still under review. The Contractor shall have at least one “over
the shoulder” review session for each major trade package with the A/E. These “over
the shoulder” review sessions shall be scheduled at appropriate times for such review.
4.4.2. Bidding. Following the Department’s approval of the GMP Basis
Documents, the Contractor shall manage the trade bidding process in accordance with
the approved bidding procedures and shall use commercially reasonable best efforts to
solicit at least three (3) qualified and bona fide bids for each trade package that has an
expected value in excess of One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000). Trade packages
shall not be parceled, split, or divided to avoid the $100,000 threshold. In addition
to the information normally required in such bids, the Contractor shall also require
subcontractors to provide an estimate of the percentage of labor hours performed in
completing the subcontracted work which will be performed by District residents.
The Contractor shall carefully document its procedures for making available bid
packages to potential bidders, the contents of each bid package, discussions with bidders
at any pre-bid meetings, bidders’ compliance with bid requirements, all bids received,
the Contractor’s evaluations of all bids, and the basis for the Contractor’s
recommendation as to which bidders should be chosen. The Department shall be
afforded access to all such records at all reasonable times so that, among other things,
requirements set forth in the Agreement, including, without limitation, affirmative
action requirements and subcontracting requirements.
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4.4.3. Bid Tab. As part of the negotiations leading up to the GMP, the Contractor
shall provide to the Department tabulations of the trade bids solicited and copies of all trade
bids. In general, the bid tab shall be presented in tabular format that compares the bids
received and any other relevant information (i.e. exclusions, past performance history, etc.).
The bid tabulation shall include scope assessments and identify required leveling of the
trade submitted. To the extent that the Contractor’s award recommendation is based on
scoping adjustments, the Contractor shall clearly identify the scoping adjustment and the
need for such adjustments. Such bid tabulation shall include Local, Small and
Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“LSDBE”) utilization information in addition to price
and other information. Such bid tabulations as well as copies of the bids shall be submitted
to the Department’s Program Manager. The Contractor represents and warrants that the bid
tabs so submitted shall fairly represent the results of the subcontractor bidding process and
that the Contractor shall not misrepresent any such data to the Department or its Program
Manager.
4.4.4. Value Engineering. Based on the trade bids received, the Contractor shall
prepare a written report of suggested Value Engineering strategies necessary to reconcile
the costs of constructing the Project budget. The Contractor shall meet with the
Department’s representatives to discuss any Value Engineering and changes in scope
necessary to ensure that the Department’s schedule and programmatic requirements are met
and that the budget is not exceeded. The Contractor shall coordinate with the A/E to
implement and price any approved Value Engineering strategies.
Section 4.5 Basis of Guaranteed Maximum Price.
The Contractor shall include with the GMP Proposal a written statement of its basis,
which shall include:
4.5.1. GMP Basis Documents which shall include a list of the Drawings and
Specifications, including all addenda thereto, and general, supplementary and other
conditions which were used in the preparation of the GMP Proposal and on which the GMP
is based.
4.5.2. A list of unit prices and allowance, as applicable, items and a statement of
their basis; provided, however, that only such allowances as are agreed to by the Department
shall be included.
4.5.3. A list of the clarifications and assumptions made by the Contractor in
the preparation of the GMP Proposal to supplement the information contained in the
Drawings and Specifications, noting in particular any exclusions. The assumptions and
clarifications shall take precedence over the Drawings and Specifications. The Contractor
shall prepare a separate memorandum that highlights any differences between the then
approved drawings and the modifications made in the assumptions and clarifications. Such
memorandum shall specifically address any changes in the Project's aesthetics, functionality
or performance.
4.5.4. The proposed GMP, including a statement of the detailed cost estimate
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organized by trade categories, allowances, Contingency, and other items and the fee that
comprise the GMP.
4.5.5. An update to the Project’s schedule to which the Contractor will agree to
be bound. This update shall be prepared in the same level of detail and in the same manner
as the Baseline Schedule.
4.5.6. A subcontracting plan setting forth the names and estimated dollar volume
of the work that will be performed by local, small, and disadvantaged business enterprises,
as certified by the Department of Small and Local Business Development, upon which the
GMP is based.
4.5.7. A summary of Capital Cost vs Operating Cost Eligibility.
4.5.8. A list of additive alternates or deductive alternates with defined
executable dates, if any.
Section 4.6 Department Review of GMP Proposal.
The Contractor shall meet with the Department to review the GMP Proposal and the
written statement of its basis. In the event that the Department discovers any inconsistencies or
inaccuracies in the information presented, the Department shall promptly notify the Contractor,
who shall make appropriate adjustments to the GMP Proposal, its basis or both.
Section 4.7 Department Acceptance of GMP Proposal.
The Department and the Contractor shall meet to negotiate the terms of the GMP
Proposal. If the GMP Proposal is acceptable to the Department, the Department shall submit
the resulting GMP Amendment for review and approval by the Council for the District of
Columbia (the “Council”) in the event it exceeds the previously approved contract value by more
than $1 million. In such event, the GMP shall not be effective until so approved and executed
by the Parties.
Section 4.8 GMP Amendment.
In the event an acceptable GMP Proposal is not developed and a GMP Amendment is not
executed, the Agreement will be terminated. In the event the Agreement is terminated pursuant
to this Section, the Department shall be free to use any of the documents and information
developed through the date of termination to retain a new contractor to complete the Project.
Section 4.9 Assignment Upon Failure to Reach GMP.
In the event that the Department and the Contractor are unable to agree upon a GMP, the
Department shall have the right to terminate this Agreement, and if requested by the
Department, the Contractor shall assign any trade Subcontracts to the Department upon such
terms and conditions and at the time requested by the Department. In such event, the Contractor
shall forfeit fifty percent (50%) of the Preconstruction Fee.
Section 4.10 Certification.
As part of the GMP Proposal submitted in accordance with this Article, the Contractor
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agrees to specifically acknowledge and declare that the Contract Documents are sufficiently
complete to have enabled the Contractor to determine the Cost of the Work therein in order to
enter into the GMP Amendment and to enable the Contractor to agree to construct the Work
outlined therein in accordance with applicable laws, statutes, building codes and regulations to
the best of Contractor’s knowledge, and otherwise to fulfill all its obligations hereunder. The
Contractor shall further acknowledge that it has visited the site, examined all conditions
affecting the Work, is fully familiar with all of the conditions thereon and affecting the same,
and, has carefully examined all drawings and specifications provided to it.
Section 4.11 Preconstruction Phase Deliverables.
The deliverables set forth in Exhibit C are required during the Preconstruction Phase.
In the event that the Contractor fails to provide any deliverable so listed, and unless such
failure is the result of any event of Force Majeure, the Contractor shall pay to the Department
liquidated damages for each deliverable that is not timely submitted as set forth in Article 13
of this Contract after receiving written notice from the Contracting Officer of failure to submit
such deliverable.
Section 4.12 Unsafe Materials and Hazardous Materials
4.12.1. The Contractor shall not bring, spill or release onto the site asbestos,
Polychlorinated biphenyls (“PCBs”), or any other Hazardous Material that is not
customarily used in a facility of the type and similar to the Project, and shall bring to the
Department’s attention any specification of such Hazardous Materials in the design
documents. If the Contractor believes that anything in the Agreement would require that
it use or bring onto the site asbestos, PCBs, or any Hazardous Material that is not
customarily used in a facility of the type and similar to the Project, it shall immediately
inform the Department and seek direction before proceeding.
4.12.2. The Contractor shall abate Hazardous Materials on the site as necessary to
complete the Work contemplated by this Agreement. The Contractor shall comply with
all laws, including, without limitation, the requirements of the Environmental Protection
Agency (“EPA”) and all jurisdictional agencies as well as all laws relating to safety, health
welfare, and protection of the environment, in removing, treating, encapsulating,
passivating, and/or disposing of Hazardous Materials, including, but not limited to, removal,
treatment, encapsulation, passivation, and/or disposal of the Hazardous Materials. If any
notices to governmental authorities are required, the Contractor shall also give those
notices at the appropriate times. The Contractor shall ensure abatement subcontractors and
disposal sites are appropriately licensed and qualified.
4.12.3. The Contractor shall be entitled to submit a Change Request in accordance
with Article 4 of the Standard Contract Provisions (Construction Contract) in the event the
Contractor encounters Hazardous Materials beyond those contemplated in the Contract
Documents.
4.12.4. The Contractor shall keep detailed records documenting Work done so that
the Department may independently verify compliance with all laws, the number of units
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actually removed, treated, and/or disposed of, and the appropriate unit price(s) applicable to
the Work.
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Article 5 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Section 5.1 General.
The Construction Phase shall not commence until the Department issues a NTP for Construction
Phase Services. The Contractor shall, through subcontractors or, with the written consent of the
Department, with its own forces, perform all of the Work necessary to construct the Project so that it is
complete, safe, and properly built in strict accordance with the approved Construction Documents and
the other requirements of this Agreement. Without limitation, the Contractor shall provide all of the
labor, materials, tools, equipment, temporary services, and facilities necessary to complete the Project
in accordance with the drawings, specifications, schedule and budget that are issued for the Project.
The Contractor shall be responsible for paying for and obtaining all necessary permits, with the
exception of the Building Permit, and to pay all necessary fees for utility connections. The Work shall
be carried out in a good and workmanlike, first-class manner, and in a timely fashion. All materials and
equipment to be incorporated into the Project shall be new and previously unused, unless otherwise
specified, and shall be free of manufacturing or other defects.
5.1.1. Unrenovated Portions of the Structure. In constructing the Project, the
Contractor shall ensure that unrenovated portions of existing structures, if any, including, but
not limited to, the mechanical, plumbing, electrical systems and other building systems are
not adversely affected. All unrenovated portions of the structures should function, at a
minimum, at the level of functionality that existed immediately prior to the construction of the
Project. If any unrenovated portion of the Project functions at a lower level of functionality as
a result of the Contractor’s Work, the Contractor shall be back-charged the costs incurred
by the Department in addressing the decreased functionality.
Section 5.2 Design Completion.
5.2.1. Third Party Contractors. The Department will hire third party contractors
for plan review and for testing and material inspections. The Contractor shall coordinate and
work with the Project Manager and third-party plan reviewer during the Building Permit process.
Section 5.3 Subcontracting and Administration.
5.3.1. It is contemplated that all or substantially all of the construction of the Project
will be carried out by trade Subcontractors and that those trade subcontracts will be awarded
through the competitive bid process contemplated in Section 4.4. The Contractor shall enter into
a written agreement with each subcontractor. The trade subcontractors will be under written
contract with the Contractor. All subcontracts and agreements for the supply of equipment or
materials awarded for the Project shall be fixed-price contracts unless otherwise expressly
authorized by the Department, in writing. It is understood and agreed, however, that certain trade
packages (such as the mechanical and electrical packages) may be awarded on a design-assist or
design-build basis and that such trade packages may be awarded on such other basis subject
to the Department’s consent as to the bidding procedures and economic structure with regard to
those packages. The Contractor and its affiliates may not carry out trade work with its own forces
without the Department's written permission, which permission may be withheld or conditioned
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by the Department in its sole and absolute judgment.
5.3.2. In addition to the open book reporting requirements set forth in Section 5.10, the
Contractor shall provide to the Department a copy of all quotes or proposals submitted by potential
subcontractors.
5.3.3. The Contractor shall develop a purchasing strategy to address the expedited
schedule and conditions of this Project and shall include appropriate provisions in the subcontracts
to minimize the cost impact associated with such conditions. Such strategies may include, but are
not limited to: (i) obtaining from subcontractors’ unit price quotes for typical coordination items;
(ii) setting aside allowances for coordination work; and (iii) such other techniques as may be
employed by the Contractor.
5.3.4. The Contractor shall carefully document its procedures for making available bid
packages to potential bidders, the contents of each bid package, discussions with bidders at any
pre-bid meetings, bidders’ compliance with bid requirements, all bids received, the Contractor’s
evaluations of all bids, and the basis for the Contractor’s recommendation as to which bidders
should be chosen. The Department shall be afforded access to all such records at all reasonable
times so that, among other things, it may independently confirm the Contractor’s adherence to all
requirements set forth in the Agreement including, without limitation, affirmative action
requirements and subcontracting requirements.
5.3.5. The Department may, in its sole discretion, reject any or all bids and proposals
received for any bid package, and may require the Contractor to obtain new or revised bids or
proposals.
5.3.6. The Department may, in its sole discretion, direct the Contractor to accept a bid
from a qualified bidder other than the bidder to whom the Contractor recommends award of a
subcontract or supply agreement. If the Department chooses this option, it shall issue a Change
Order to the Contractor for any difference between the cost of the subcontract or supply
agreement awarded and the bid price of the Subcontractor or supplier recommended by the
Contractor, but without any adjustment to the Construction Management Fee.
5.3.7. The Department must approve all Subcontractors and suppliers. The Department may
elect to review the form of any subcontract or agreement with a material supplier to ensure that such
contract incorporates the contractual provisions required by this Agreement.
5.3.8. The Contractor shall manage the Change Order process with all Subcontractors to
verify validity, purpose, and cost.
5.3.9. The Contractor must contract for provision of all services and materials for the
Project (other than Self-Performed Work which must be authorized in advance and in writing by
the Department) via written subcontracts or, for contracts requiring provision of materials or
equipment only, and not labor, via written supply agreements. All subcontracts and supply
agreements shall include the following provisions:
5.3.9.1 that, to the extent of the work or supply within the agreement’s scope, the
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Subcontractor or supplier is bound to the Contractor for the performance of all obligations which
the Contractor owes the Department under the Agreement;
5.3.9.2 that the subcontractor or supplier is not in privity with the Department and shall
not seek compensation directly from the Department on any third-party beneficiary, quantum
meruit, or unjust enrichment claim, or otherwise, except as may be permitted by any applicable
mechanic’s lien law;
5.3.9.3 that the Department is a third-party beneficiary of the subcontract or supply
agreement, entitled to enforce any rights thereunder for its benefit;
5.3.9.4 that the subcontractor or supplier consents to assignment of its agreement to the
Department, at the Department's sole option, if the Contractor is terminated for default;
5.3.9.5 that the subcontractor or supplier shall comply immediately with a written order from
the Department to the Contractor to suspend or stop work;
5.3.9.6 that the subcontractor or supplier shall maintain records of all Work it is requested
or authorized to do on a time and material or cost-plus basis, or with respect to claims that it has
asserted on a time and materials or cost-plus basis, during the Project and for a period of time
specified in the General Conditions Cost and requiring the subcontractor or supplier to make
those records available for review or audit by the Department during that time;
5.3.9.7 that the subcontractor shall obtain and maintain, throughout the Project, workers'
compensation insurance in accordance with the laws of the District of Columbia (This provision is
not applicable to supply agreements);
5.3.9.8 that, if the Department terminates the Agreement for convenience, the Contractor
may similarly terminate the subcontract or supply agreement for convenience, upon written notice
to the Subcontractor or supplier, and that the subcontractor or supplier shall, in such a case, be
entitled only to the costs set forth in Article 6 of the Standard Contract Provisions (Construction
Contract);
5.3.9.9 that the Department shall have the right to enter into a contract with the
subcontractor or supplier for the same price as its subcontract or supply agreement price less
amounts already paid, if the Contractor files a voluntary petition in bankruptcy or has an
involuntary petition in bankruptcy filed against it;
5.3.9.10 that the subcontractor or supplier shall not be entitled to payment for defective or
non-conforming work, materials or equipment, and shall be obligated promptly to repair or
replace non-conforming work, materials or equipment at its own cost;
5.3.9.11 a provision requiring that Subcontractors and suppliers promptly pay
subcontractors and suppliers at lower tiers, imposing upon the Subcontractors and suppliers a
duty to pay interest on late payments, and barring reimbursement for interest paid to lower tier
subcontractors or suppliers due to a subcontractor’s or supplier’s failure to pay them in a timely
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fashion;
5.3.9.12 a provision requiring that all Subcontractors at all tiers comply with the
provisions of Article 12 of this Contract (Economic Inclusion Goals); provided, however, that the
Contractor may, in its reasonable discretion impose a different LSDBE subcontracting goal on
some or all of its subcontractors; provided, further, however, that nothing in this provision shall be
deemed to excuse the Contractor from using its best efforts to achieve the LSDBE subcontracting
goal on an aggregate basis for the Project;
5.3.9.13 a provision which allows the Contractor to withhold payment from the
subcontractor if the subcontractor does not meet the requirements of the subcontract;
5.3.9.14 lien and claim release and waiver provisions substantially identical to those in this
Agreement.
5.3.10. Within seven (7) calendar days of receiving any payment from the Department that
includes amounts attributable to Work performed or materials or equipment supplied by a
subcontractor or supplier, the Contractor shall either pay the subcontractor or supplier for its
proportionate share of the amount paid to the Contractor for the subcontractor’s or supplier’s
Work or materials or equipment, or notify the Department and the subcontractor or supplier, in
writing, of the Contractor’s intention to withhold all or part of the payment and state the reason
for the withholding. All monies paid to the Contractor under the Agreement shall be used first
to pay amounts due to subcontractors or suppliers supplying labor or materials for the Project and
only money remaining after such payments are made may be used for other items such as the
Construction Management Fee. Monies paid by joint check shall be deemed to have been paid fully
to the Subcontractor or supplier named as a joint payee, unless the Department agrees otherwise in
writing. Any interest paid to Subcontractors or suppliers because the Contractor has failed to pay
them in timely fashion shall not be reimbursable as part of the Cost of the Work.
5.3.11. The Contractor shall not enter into any profit sharing, rebate, or similar arrangement
with any Subcontractor or supplier at any tier with respect to the Project or the Work to be carried
out for the Project.
5.3.12. . The C ontractor shall not substitute or replace any Subcontractor or supplier
approved by the Department without the Department's Contracting Officer and Department of Small
and Local Business Development (“DSLBD”) prior written consent.
5.3.13. The Department has the right to contact subcontractors or suppliers at all tiers, or
material or equipment suppliers directly to confirm amounts due and owing to them or amounts paid
to them for Work on the Project, and to ascertain from the Subcontractors or suppliers at all tiers their
projections of the cost to complete their work or to supply their material or equipment, or the existence
of any claims or disputes. In doing so the Department shall not issue any directions to subcontractors
or suppliers at any tier.
5.3.14. If it comes to the Department's attention that a subcontractor or supplier has not been
paid in timely fashion (other than for disputed amounts), and if the Contractor fails to cure the problem
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within five (5) calendar days after the Department gives it written notice of the failure to pay, the
Department may make payments to the subcontractor or supplier and Contractor by joint check. If the
payment was already made to the contractor, the joint check be for future payments (if any).
5.3.15. The Contractor shall be required to provide an evaluation of each of its
subcontractors’ performance by completing and submitting to the Department the Subcontractor
Performance Evaluation Form set forth as Exhibit N, as follows:
(a) Within ninety (90) days of initiating the Construction Phase; and
(b) Within thirty (30) days after Final Completion of the Project.
5.3.16. The Contractor must provide, for the CO's approval, a certificate of insurance for
each subcontractor before such subcontractor begins work.
Section 5.4 Weekly Progress Meetings & Schedule Updates.
The Contractor shall schedule and conduct, at a minimum, weekly progress meetings following a
Contractor-generated agenda at which the Department, the A/E, the Program Manager, the Contractor,
and appropriate Subcontractors can discuss the status of the Work. The Contractor shall prepare and
promptly distribute meeting minutes. In addition, the Contractor shall submit bi-weekly Schedule
updates which shall reflect actual conditions of Project progress as of the date of the update. The update
shall reflect the actual progress of construction, identify any developing delays, regardless of their cause,
and reflect the Contractor’s best projection of the actual date by which Substantial Completion and Final
Completion of the Project will be achieved. Via a narrative statement (not merely a critical path method
schedule), the Contractor shall identify the causes of any potential delay and state what, in the
Contractor's judgment, must be done to avoid or reduce that delay. The Contractor shall point out, in its
narrative, changes that have occurred since the last update, including those related to major changes in
the scope of work, activities modified since the last update, revised projections of durations, progress
and completion, revisions to the schedule logic or assumptions, and other relevant changes. Any
significant variance from the previous schedule or update shall also be identified in a narrative, together
with the reasons for the variance and its impact on Project completion. All schedule updates shall be in
a native format reasonably acceptable to the Department (e.g., Primavera).
The Department may make reasonable requests during the Project for changes to the format or for further
explanation of the information provided. Submission of updates showing that Substantial Completion
or Final Completion of the Project will be achieved later than the applicable scheduled completion date
shall not constitute requests for an extension of time and shall not operate to change the scheduled
completion date(s). The Department’s receipt of, and lack of objection to, any schedule update showing
Substantial Completion or Final Completion later than the dates agreed upon in the Project Schedule
shall not be regarded as the Department’s agreement that the Contractor may have an extension of time,
or as a waiver of any of the Department’s rights, but merely as the Contractor’s representation that, as a
matter of fact, Substantial Completion or Final Completion of the Project may not be completed by the
agreed upon date in the Project Schedule. Changes to the scheduled completion dates may be made only
in the circumstances and only by the methods set forth in this Agreement.
Section 5.5 Written Reports.
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The Contractor shall provide written reports to the Department on the progress of the entire Work
at least monthly from the Preconstruction Notice to Proceed until the Final Completion of the Project.
Such written report shall include the following elements:
5.5.1. Construction Progress Update. Each monthly update shall contain a
narrative description of the Project progress and a critical path method schedule in Primavera
format, including any plans to correct defective or deficient work or for time lost due to delays.
5.5.2. Cost Update. The monthly update shall reflect, by GMP line item, the original
line item amount, approved, pending, and projected Change Order amounts, the cost incurred
to date, the projected cost to complete the Work of the line item, and any variance between
the actually approved budgeted balance of the line item and the projected cost to complete.
A clear distinction must be made between approved Change Orders and those merely
requested or anticipated. The report shall explain all variances including “buy-outs” or final
actual costs including those below their respective Guaranteed Maximum Price line item. In
addition, the report must disclose any instances in which the Contractor has transferred amounts
from one line item to another, or from the Contingency to any other line item. Neither submission
of, nor the Department's failure to reject an update reflecting that the projected cost to complete
the Project exceeding the GMP will operate to increase the GMP or waive the Department's
right to enforce the GMP. If the report reflects budget overruns, it must also include a recovery
plan.
5.5.3. Economic Inclusion Report. The monthly report shall include a detailed summary
of the Contractor’s efforts and results with respect to the economic inclusion goals set forth in this
Agreement. Such report shall be in a format acceptable to the Department and shall include, at a
minimum: (i) the Contractor’s overall performance with respect to the goals; (ii) a listing of
subcontracts and agreements with material suppliers during the month and the percentage of those
subcontracts and agreements with material suppliers awarded to LSDBEs; (iii) a listing of
subcontracts during the month and the estimated percentage of the labor hours to be worked by
District of Columbia residents pursuant to those subcontracts; and (iv) a description of the major
subcontracting and supply opportunities that will be solicited during the next three (3) months
and the actions being taken to meet the subcontracting goals.
5.5.4. Cash Flow Update. If there have been any changes to the anticipated cash flow for
the Project, such changes shall be disclosed and explained in the monthly report. If there are no such
changes, the report shall so state.
5.5.5. Quality Assurance Report. The monthly report shall include a detailed summary
of the steps that are being employed to ensure quality construction and workmanship. Each report
shall specifically address issues that were raised by the Department and/or its Program Manager
during the prior month and outline the steps that are being taken to address such issues.
5.5.6. Progress Photos. The monthly report shall include updated progress photos that
shall detail changes in the Work during the month.
5.5.7. Daily Log. The Contractor shall also maintain a daily log containing a record of
weather, subcontractors working on the site, number of workers, major equipment on the site, Work
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accomplished, problems encountered and other similar relevant data as the Department may
reasonably require. The log shall be available to the Department, the A/E and the Program Manager,
and on a monthly basis a copy of the log shall be submitted to the Department.
Section 5.6 Cost Control System.
The Contractor shall use a system of cost control for the Work in a format consistent with the
GMP Drawings & Specifications and approved by the Department, which shall include, without
limitation, regular monitoring of actual costs for activities in progress and estimates for uncompleted
tasks and proposed changes. The Contractor shall identify variances between actual and estimated costs
and report the variances to the Department and the Program Manager at regular intervals.
Section 5.7 Key Personnel.
To carry out its duties, the Contractor shall provide at least the key personnel identified in Exhibit
E to this Agreement (“Key Personnel”), who shall carry out the functions identified in Exhibit E .
Among other things, the Key Personnel shall include: (i) the Project Executive; (ii) the Field
Superintendent; (iii) the Project Manager who will supervise the Project; (iv) the Project Manager who
will supervise the Mechanical, Electrical, and Plumbing (“MEP”) work; and (v) the individual that will
manage quality control and interact with the Department’s quality control representative (Safety/Quality
Assurance/Quality Control Manager). It is contemplated that these Key personnel will work from the
design stage, purchasing and throughout the bulk of the field work. The C ontractor’s obligation to
provide adequate staffing is not limited to providing the Key Personnel but is determine d by the needs
of the Project. The Contractor shall not replace any of the Key Personnel without the Department’s prior
written approval. If any of the Key Personnel become s unavailable to perform services in connection
with the Agreement due to death, disability or separation from the employment of the Contractor or any
affiliate of the Contractor, then the C ontractor shall promptly notify the Department’s Contracting
Officer and propose a replacement acceptable to the Department. The Department shall be entitled to
complete information before approving such replacement, including, but not limited to, a current resume
of the proposed replacement to include qualifications and experience.
5.7.1. Certain members of the C ontractor’s Key Personnel shall be subject to a
replacement fee for their removal or reassignment by the C ontractor. Those members of the
Contractor’s Key Personnel subject to the replacement fee as indic ated in the Project Summary
Section of this Agreement shall be identified in Exhibit E as subject to the replacement fee
provision. In the event there is no delineation in Exhibit E of those members of the Contractor’s
Key Personnel subject to the replacement fee provision of this Agreement, then all of the Key
Personnel shall be subject to the replacement fee provision of this Agreement.
5.7.2. Key Personnel Removal or Replacement Disincentive . If the C ontractor
removes or reassigns one of the Key Personnel (excluding, however, instances where such
personnel become unavailable due to death, disability, or separation from the employment of
the C ontractor or any affiliate of the C ontractor without the prior written consent of the
Department's Contracting Officer, the C ontractor shall pay to the Department the sum of
$25,000 for each replacement as a replacement fee and not as a penalty, to reimburse the
Department for its administrative costs arising from the Contractor’s failure to provide the Key
Personnel. The foregoing replacement fee amount shall not bar recovery of any other damages,
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costs or expenses other than the Department's internal administrative costs. In addition, the
Department shall have the right, to be exercised in its sole discretion, to remove, replace or to
reduce the scope of services of the C ontractor in the event that a member of the key personnel
has been removed or replaced by the C ontractor without the consent of the Department ’s
Contracting Officer. In the event the Department exercises the right to remove, replace or to
reduce the scope of services of the C ontractor, the Department shall have the right to enforce
the terms of the Agreement and to keep -in-place those members of the Contractor's team not
removed or replaced and the remaining members shall complete the services required under the
Agreement in conjunction with the new members of the C ontractor's team approved by the
Department.
Section 5.8 Qualified Personnel/Cooperation.
The Contractor shall employ on the Project only those employees and subcontractors who will
work together in harmony and who will cooperate with one another on the Project. The Contractor shall
enforce strict discipline, good order and harmony among its employees and its Subcontractors and shall
remove from the site any person who is unfit for the work or fails to conduct herself or himself in a
proper and cooperative manner. If the Department requests removal of any person as unfit or as having
behaved inappropriately, the Contractor shall promptly comply.
Section 5.9 Warranty.
The Contractor shall provide assistance to the Department and the Client Agency during any
applicable warranty period. The Contractor warrants to the Department that materials and equipment
furnished under the Contract Documents will be of good quality and new unless otherwise required or
permitted by the Contract Documents, that for the one (1) year period following the Substantial
Completion Date the Work will be free from defects not inherent in the quality required or permitted,
and that the Work will conform to the requirements of the Contract Documents. The Contractor’s
warranty excludes remedies for damage or defect caused by abuse, modifications not executed by the
Contractor, improper or insufficient maintenance, improper operation, or normal wear and tear from
normal usage. The Contractor shall use commercially reasonable efforts to schedule a joint inspection
of the Project during the eleventh month after Substantial Completion is achieved. During such
inspection, the Contractor and a representative of the Department shall walk the Project to identify any
necessary warranty work.
Section 5.10 Open Book Reporting.
The Contractor shall maintain an open book reporting system with the Department, allowing the
Department or its consultants access to the Contractor’s Subcontractors and material suppliers, invoices,
purchase orders, Change Order estimates, records for Self- Performed Work, and other relevant
documentation and sources of information concerning the Work or costs. The Department shall not use
its access to the Subcontractors to give instructions or directions to them. All instructions or directions
shall be given only to the Contractor.
Section 5.11 Claims for Additional Time
5.11.1. Time is of the essence of this Agreement. The GMP Basis Documents must be
submitted no later than the date set forth within the Project Information Section and the Project
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must be Substantially Complete no later than the Substantial Completion Date set forth within the
Project Information Section above.
5.11.2. The Contractor will perform the Work so that it shall achieve Substantial
Completion by the Substantial Completion Date. Unless the failure to achieve Substantial
Completion by the Substantial Completion Date is a result of an Excusable Delay, as defined in
Section 5.11.3 below, the delay shall be deemed Non-Excusable and the Contractor shall not be
entitled to an extension of time. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, delays for the
following reasons shall be regarded as Non- Excusable and shall not entitle the Contractor to an
extension of time:
5.11.2.1 Suspensions of work; Delays due to job site labor disputes, work stoppages;
5.11.2.2 Delays due to adverse weather, unless the Contractor establishes that the adverse
weather was of a nature and duration in excess of averages established by data from the U.S.
Department of Commerce, National Oceanic, and Atmospheric Administration for the Project
locale for the ten (10) years preceding the effective date of the Agreement. For purposes of this
clause, weather shall only be deemed “adverse” if the weather in question was more severe than
that encountered at the Project site over the last ten (10) years for the month in question. Such
determinations shall be made based on the number of rain/snow days or the cumulative precipitation
total for the month in question. Notwithstanding the foregoing, named storms shall conclusively
be deemed “adverse”;
5.11.2.3 Delays due to the failure of the Contractor or Subcontractors or material
suppliers at any tier to perform in a timely or proper fashion, without regard to concepts of
negligence or fault; or
5.11.2.4 Delays due to site conditions, whether known or unknown as of the effective date
of the Agreement, foreseeable or unforeseeable at that time, naturally occurring or man-made;
provided, however, that delays due to differing Site Conditions as permitted by Article 4, Section A
of the Standard Contract Provisions (Construction Contracts), or Hazardous Materials Remediation
shall be deemed an Excusable Delay.
5.11.3. The Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment in the Substantial Completion
Date due to an Excusable Delay. The term “Excusable Delay” shall mean:
5.11.3.1 Delays due to adverse weather other than those that are classified as a Non-
Excusable delay in accordance with Section 5.11.2.2 of this Agreement;
5.11.3.2 Delays due to acts of God, war, unavoidable casualties, civil unrest, and other
similar causes of delay that are beyond the control of the Contractor; provided, however, that in
no event shall a Non-Excusable Delay or the action or inaction of the Contractor, or any of its
employees, agents, Subcontractors or material suppliers be deemed an Excusable Delay;
5.11.3.3 Delays caused by differing Site Conditions as permitted by Article 4, Section A of
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the Standard Contract Provisions (Construction Contract), or Hazardous Materials Remediation as
contemplated in Section 5.11.2.4 of this Agreement;
5.11.3.4 Delays due to suspensions of work by the Department; or
5.11.3.5 Delays caused by the Client Agency or separate contractors of the Client Agency
to the extent such delays are not concurrent with delays caused by the Contractor or any of its
employees, agents, subcontractors or material suppliers.
In addition to the forgoing, a delay shall be deemed to be an Excusable Delay only to the extent that
such delay (i) warrants an extension in the Substantial or Final Completion Date; (ii) has not
been caused by the Contractor or any of its employees, agents, Subcontractors or material
suppliers; (iii) is on Project’s critical path; and (iv) is in addition to any time contingency periods set
forth in the critical path.
5.11.4. If the Contractor wishes to make a claim for an adjustment in time allotted per the
Project Schedule, written notice as provided herein shall be given to the Contracting Officer and
Program Manager. The Contractor’s claim shall include an estimate of the cost and of the probable
effect of delay on the progress of the Work. In the case of continuing delay, only one claim is
necessary.
5.11.5. In no event shall the Contractor be entitled to an increase in the GMP, the
Preconstruction Fee, or the Construction Management Fee as a result of either an Excusable or
Non-Excusable Delay; provided, however, that to the extent that a delay is: (i) an Excusable Delay;
(ii) of unreasonable duration; (iii) caused solely by the Department; and (iv) not concurrent with
any other delay, then the Contractor shall be entitled to receive its actual costs, including all direct
and indirect costs, bonds and insurances resulting from such extended duration. It is understood
that the Contractor shall not be entitled to any profit or home office overhead, including, but not
limited to, an increase in the Construction Management Fee, on any amounts to which the
Contractor may be entitled pursuant to the preceding sentence.
Section 5.12 Site Safety and Clean-Up.
5.12.1. The Contractor will be required to provide a safe and efficient site, with controlled
access. As part of this obligation, the Contractor shall be responsible for initiating, maintaining and
supervising all safety precautions and programs in connection with the Project, and shall comply
with the requirements set forth in Article 16, Section F of the Standard Contract Provisions
(Construction Contract).
5.12.2. Safety Plan. Prior to the start of construction activities, the Contractor shall prepare
a safety plan for the construction phase conforming to OSHA 29 CFR 1926 (such plan, the “Safety
Plan”). This Safety Plan developed by the Contractor shall describe the proposed separation and
the specific nature of the safety measures to be taken including fences and barriers that will be
used as well as the site security details. The Safety Plan will be submitted to the Department and
Client Agency for their review and approval prior to the commencement of construction. Once the
Safety Plan has been approved, the Contractor shall comply with it at all times during construction.
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The Contractor shall be required to revise the Safety Plan as may be requested by the Department
or Client Agency. The cost of revising and complying with the plan shall not entitle the Contractor
to an increase in the GMP. In the event the Contractor fails to provide the Safety Plan, the Contractor
will not be permitted to commence the Construction Phase until the Safety Plan is submitted and in
no event shall any resulting delay constitute an Excusable Delay. Additionally, the Contractor shall
comply with the requirements of Article 27, Section A of the Standard Contract Provisions
(Construction Contract).
5.12.3. Safety Barriers/Fences. As part of its responsibility for Project safety, the
Contractor shall install such fences and barriers as may be necessary to separate the construction
areas of the site from those areas that are then being used by Client Agency for educational
purposes. The Contractor shall describe in the Safety Plan the proposed separation and the specific
nature of the fences and barriers that will be used. The Contractor’s storage/laydown area will be
limited to the limits of disturbance shown on the approved construction plans.
5.12.4. Site Security. The Contractor shall be responsible for site security and shall be
required to provide such watchmen as are necessary to protect the site from unwanted intrusion.
5.12.5. Exculpation. The right of the Department and Client Agency to comment on the
Safety Plan and the nature and location of the required fences and barriers shall in no way absolve
the Contractor from the obligation to maintain a safe site.
5.12.6. Temporary Power. The Contractor shall be responsible for the cost of temporary
power used during the construction of the Project, including, but not limited to, the cost of installing
such temporary wiring as may be required to bring power to the site. The Contractor shall also be
responsible for the cost of all temporary construction necessary on the site.
5.12.7. 5.12.7 Site Cleanliness. During the Agreement performance and/or as directed by
the Department’s Program Manager, as the installation is completed, the Contractor shall ensure that
the site is clear of all extraneous materials, rubbish, or debris.
Section 5.13 Workhours, Site Office, and Coordination with Client Agency and Community
5.13.1. Work hours. The Contractor shall comply with the n oise ordinance and neither
it nor its subcontractors shall undertake work on the Project site other than at the times and sound
level permitted by the noise ordinance.
5.13.2. Site Office. Throughout the Project, the Contractor shall provide and maintain a
fully-equipped construction office for the Project site.
5.13.3. Parking. The Contractor shall organize its work in such a manner so as to
minimize the impact of its operations on the surrounding community. To the extent that the number
of workers on the site is likely to have an adverse impact on neighborhood parking, the Contractor
shall develop a parking plan for those individuals working on the site that is reasonably acceptable
to the Department.
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5.13.4. Wheel Washing Stations. The Contractor shall provide wheel washing stations on
site so as to prevent the accumulation of dirt and other refuse on the streets surrounding the Project
site.
5.13.5. Outreach Plan. The Contractor shall keep the Department informed of the
construction activities and their potential impact on the community and shall develop a community
outreach plan (the “Outreach Plan”). The Contractor shall submit the Outreach Plan to the
Department prior to its implementation which shall be subject to the Department’s review and
approval.
5.13.6. Supervision. Throughout the Work, the construction office shall be managed by
personnel competent to oversee the Work at all times while construction is underway. Such
personnel shall maintain full-time, on-site construction supervision and provide daily inspections,
quality control, monitoring, coordination of various trades, record drawings, and daily work log.
Section 5.14 Close-out & FF&E.
5.14.1. A detailed list of FF&E requirements will be developed during the preconstruction
phase and attached hereto as Exhibit L.
5.14.2. Punchlist. Promptly after Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall coordinate
with the A/E to develop a punchlist. Once the punchlist is prepared, the Contractor shall inspect
the work along with representatives from the Department. The punchlist shall be revised to reflect
additional work items that are discovered during such inspection. The Contractor shall correct all
punchlist items no later than thirty (30) days after Substantial Completion is achieved.
5.14.3. Warranties & Manuals. Subsequent to Substantial Completion and no later than
fifteen (15) days following Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall prepare and submit the
following documentation: (i) a complete set of product manuals (O&M), training videos,
warranties, etc.; (ii) attic stock; (iii) an equipment schedule; (iv) a proposed schedule of
maintenance for the renovated building; (v) environmental, health and safety documents for the
renovated building; and (vi) all applicable inspection certificates/permits (boiler, elevator,
emergency evacuation plans, health inspection, etc.) for the renovated building. No later than thirty
(30) days following Substantial Completion, the Contractor shall prepare and submit: (i) a complete
set of its Project files; and (ii) a set of record drawings; and (iii) the building information
modeling file(s).
5.14.4. RESERVED.
5.14.5. Support for Initial Heating & Cooling Season. The Contractor and its mechanical
subcontractor shall provide support to Client Agency and the Department during system start-up and
in initial operation for the first heating and cooling season after Substantial Completion is achieved.
5.14.6. Training. The Contractor shall provide training to Client Agency staff on all of
the building systems. The Contractor shall be required to schedule such training sessions and shall
use commercially reasonable efforts to ensure all such training occurs prior to Final Completion.
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5.14.7. The Contractor shall assist Client Agency in relocating FF&E and other items as
necessary within the renovated building, as well as for cleaning and other move-in services as
directed by the Department. The GMP shall include an allowance and scope of work for these
activities. This allowance is in addition to cleaning services that would otherwise be required by the
Contractor, including, but not limited to, the obligation to deliver a broom clean building at the end
of construction.
Section 5.15 Salvaged and Stored Items.
The Contractor shall be responsible for salvaging and storing all items as identified by the
Department in accordance with all applicable District laws and regulations, after notifying the
Department and receiving the Department’s permission to proceed.
Section 5.16 Sediment and Erosion Control.
The Contractor shall be responsible for installing sediment and erosion control measures,
inclusive of, but not limited to: silt fencing, inlet protection, stabilized construction entrances, and other
control measures.
Section 5.17 Quality Control.
5.17.1. General Obligation. The Contractor shall be responsible for all activities necessary
to manage, control, and document the Work to ensure compliance with Contract Documents. The
Contractor’s responsibility includes ensuring adequate quality control services are provided by the
Contractor’s employees and its subcontractors at all levels. The work activities shall include
safety, submittal management, document reviews, reporting, and all other functions related to quality
construction.
5.17.2. Quality Control Plan. Within forty-five (45) days after the Permit Set of
construction documents are approved, the Contractor shall develop a quality control plan for the
Project (the “Quality Control Plan”). A draft of the Quality Control Plan shall be submitted to the
Department and shall be subject to the Department’s review and approval. The Quality Control Plan
shall be tailored to the specific products/type of construction activities contemplated by the GMP
Basis Documents, and in general, shall include a table of contents, quality control team
organization, duties/responsibilities of quality control personnel, submittal procedures, inspection
procedures, deficiency correction procedures, documentation process, and a list of any other
specific actions or procedures that will be required for key elements of the Work.
5.17.3. Implementation. During the Construction Phase, the Contractor shall perform
regular quality control inspections and create reports based on such inspections pursuant to the
Quality Control Plan. The quality control reports shall be provided to the Department
electronically on a monthly basis. The Contractor shall incorporate a quality control section in the
progress meetings to discuss outstanding deficiencies, testing/inspections, and upcoming Work. The
monthly report shall include a detailed summary of the steps that are being employed to provide
quality construction and workmanship. The monthly report should specifically address issues
raised during the month and outline the steps that are being used to address such issues.
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Section 5.18 Acceleration.
Subject to the terms of this Section, the Department shall have the right to direct the
Contractor to accelerate the Work if, in the reasonable judgment of Department: (i) the Contractor
fails to supply a sufficiency of workers or to deliver the materials or equipment with such
promptness as to prevent the delay in the progress of the Work; or (ii) the progress of the Work
otherwise materially falls behind the projections contained in the then currently approved Project
Schedule. In the event that the Department or its Program Manager determine that either of the
events specified in the preceding sentence have occurred, the Department shall provide the
Contractor with written notice of such event and the Contractor shall be required to provide
the Department w i t h a schedule recovery plan (“Recovery Plan”) that is reasonably designed to
address the concerns raised in such notice within three (3) days after receipt of such notice. If the
Department and the Contractor are unable to agree on the terms of the Recovery Plan within five
(5) days after the issuance of the notice (i.e. within forty eight (48) hours after the receipt of the
proposed Recovery Plan), the Department shall have the right to direct such acceleration as the
Department, in its reasonable judgment, deems necessary. Provided Department complies with
the notice provisions of this Section, the cost of any acceleration directed under this Section shall not
justify an adjustment to the GMP or the Substantial Completion Date.
Given the nature of the Project and the fact that there is a fixed date upon which the Client
Agency plans to occupy the building, the Contractor hereby: (i) acknowledges that this provision
is a material inducement upon which the Department has relied in entering into this Agreement; and
(ii) represents and warrants that it has included sufficient funding in the GMP in order to comply
with the requirements of this Section.
Section 5.19 Corrective Action Plan.
Subject to the terms of this Section, the Department shall have the right to direct the
Contractor to revise the provisions of the Quality Control Plan if, in the reasonable judgment of the
Department, the craftsmanship of the Work being installed fails to comply with generally applicable
industry standards, requirements set forth in the Specifications that are reasonably related to the
quality of craftsmanship quality, or any provisions set forth in this Agreement (each a “Quality
Control Event”). In the event that the Department or its Program Manager determine that a Quality
Control Event has occurred, the Department shall provide the Contractor with written notice of the
occurrence of such Quality Control Event and the Contractor shall be required to provide the
Department with a corrective action plan that is reasonably designed to address the concerns raised
in such notice within three (3) days after receipt of such notice (each instance, a “Corrective Action
Plan”). If the Department and the Contractor are unable to agree on the terms of the Corrective
Action Plan within five (5) days after the issuance of the notice (i.e. within forty eight (48) hours
after the receipt of the proposed corrective action plan), the Department shall have the right to direct
such corrective action measures as the Department, in its reasonable judgment, deems necessary. Such
directive may include adjustments to the procedural provisions set forth in the Quality Control Plan
and/or may impose additional requirements on the manner in which Work is being performed.
Provided the Department complies with the notice provisions of this Section, the cost of any such
corrective action directed under this Section shall not justify an adjustment to the GMP on the
Substantial Completion Date.
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Section 5.20 Use of ProjectTeam.
The C ontractor shall utilize the Department ’s ProjectTeam system to submit any and all
documentation required to be provided by the C ontractor, including, but not limited to: (i) requests for
information; (ii) submittals; (iii) meeting minutes; (iv) invoices/applications for payment (full package
including all forms required by the Department); (v) certified payrolls (in addition to upload via LCP
Tracker); (vi) drawings and specifications; (vii) building information model(s); (viii) punchlist; and (ix)
other documents as may be designated by the Department.
Section 5.20.1 Invoice Submittal. The Contractor shall create and submit payment requests in
an electronic format through the DC Vendor Portal, https://vendorportal .dc.gov. The C ontractor shall
submit proper invoices on a monthly basis. To constitute a proper invoice, per Article 8 of the Standard
Contract Provision, the Contractor shall enter all required information into the Portal after selecting the
applicable purchase order number which is listed on the Contractor’s profile.
Section 5.21 Conformance with Laws.
It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor to perform under the Agreement in conformance
with the Department’s Procurement Regulations and all applicable laws, codes, ordinances,
regulations, rules, requirements, orders, and policies of governmental bodies, including, without
limitation, the U.S. Government and the District of Columbia government; and it is the sole
responsibility of the Contractor to determine the Procurement Regulations, statutes, laws, codes,
ordinances, regulations, rules, requirements and orders that apply and their effect on the Contractor’s
obligations thereunder. Given the requirements for the Project, the Department may, at its sole
discretion, (i) apply for variance to the requirement of adhering to the Green Building Act on the
Project and (ii) consider deferring the scope of work associated with storm water management to a later
phase of the Project.
Section 5.22 Construction Phase Deliverables.
The deliverables set forth in Exhibit C are required during the Construction Phase.
Section 5.23 Close-Out Deliverables.
The deliverables set forth in Exhibit D are required during the Project’s Close-Out and prior to
Final Payment, to include but not limited to:
a) A complete set of the Contractor’s Project files;
b) A complete set of product manuals (O&M), training videos, warranties, etc.;
c) As built record drawings;
d) Attic stock and schedule;
e) Equipment schedule;
f) Proposed schedule of maintenance;
g) Environmental, health & safety documents;
h) LEED – Preliminary Construction Review;
i) All applicable inspection certificates/permits (boiler, elevator, emergency evacuation
plans, health inspection, etc.); and
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j) All other files and requirements outlined in Turnover Protocol Document (Exhibit U).
Section 5.24 Licensing, Accreditation and Registration.
The Contractor and all of its Subcontractors and subconsultants (regardless of tier) shall comply
with all applicable District of Columbia, state, and federal licensing, accreditation, and registration
requirements and standards necessary for the performance of the Agreement. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing, all drawings shall be signed and sealed by a professional A/E licensed in the
District of Columbia.
Section 5.25 Protection of Existing Elements.
The Contractor shall ensure the protection of all existing features, public utilities, and other
existing structures during construction. The Contractor shall ensure the protection of existing, site
improvements, trees and shrubs from damage during construction. Protection extends to the root systems
of existing vegetation. The Contractor shall not store materials or equipment, or drive machinery, within
drip line of existing trees and shrubs.
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Article 6 - DESIGNATED REPRESENTATIVES
Section 6.1 Department’s Designated Representative.
The Department designates the individual(s) identified in Exhibit H as its representative with
express authority to bind the Department with respect to all matters requiring the Department’s approval
or authorization. Subject to the limitations on their authority specified in Exhibit H, these
representative(s) shall have the exclusive authority to make decisions on behalf of the Department
concerning estimates and schedules, construction budgets, changes in the Work, and execution of
Change Orders or Change Directives, and shall render such decisions promptly and furnish information
expeditiously, so as to avoid unreasonable delay in the services or performance of the Work of the
Contractor. In order for the Department to effectively manage the Project and ensure that the Contractor
does not receive conflicting instructions regarding the Work, the Contractor shall promptly notify the
Department’s representative upon receiving any instructions or other communication in connection with
the Contractor’s Work from any employee of the Department or other purported agent of the Department
other than the Department’s designated representative.
Section 6.2 Contractor’s Designated Representative.
The Contractor designates the individual(s) identified in Exhibit G, as its representative with
express authority to bind the Contractor with respect to all matters requiring the Contractor’s approval
or authorization. In addition, the Department retains the right to approve candidates to serve as on-site
personnel in accordance with each candidate’s experience with similar projects and local marketplace
conditions. Once approved, individuals cannot be changed without the Department’s prior approval.
During the entire term, it is agreed that the Contractor’s designated representative will devote his or her
time exclusively to the Project, unless the Department consents to a reduction in time. All services
provided by the Contractor shall be performed in accordance with the highest professional standards
recognized and adhered to by contractors that build first-class state-of-the-art buildings and projects that
are similar to the Project in large urban areas.
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Article 7 - COMPENSATION AND PAYMENTS FOR PRECONSTRUCTION
PHASE SERVICES
Section 7.1 Compensation
7.1.1. The Department shall compensate and make payments to the Contractor for
preconstruction services in accordance with Article 7 and Article 10 of this Contract . For
preconstruction services, the Contractor’s compensation shall be as set forth in the Project
Information Section of this Contract (the “Preconstruction Fee”). The Preconstruction Fee shall be
the Contractor’s sole compensation for Preconstruction Phase Services. The Preconstruction Fee
shall include, but not be limited to, amounts necessary to compensate the Contractor for:
• Profit;
• Home Office Overhead;
• Cost of preconstruction staff;
• Fringe Benefits associated with staff costs;
• Payroll taxes associated with staff costs;
• Staff costs associated with obtaining permits and approvals during the
Preconstruction Phase;
• Out-of-house consultants;
• Travel, Living and Relocation expenses;
• Job vehicles;
• Office equipment including but not limited to:
o Computer hardware and software;
o Fax machines; and
o Copying machines;
• Office supplies;
• Telephone; and
• Local delivery and overnight delivery costs.
Section 7.2 Payments
7.2.1. Payments for Preconstruction Phase Services shall be made monthly over the
anticipated duration of the Preconstruction Phase following presentation and acceptance of the
Contractor’s invoice and shall be in proportion to services performed. In no event, however, will
the aggregate of the C ontractor’s monthly invoices for Preconstruction Phase Services exceed the
Preconstruction Fee.
7.2.2 Payments are due and payable in accordance with Article 10 of this Agreement. Amounts
unpaid after the date of which payments due shall bear interest in accordance with the Quick Payment
Act.
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Article 8 - COMPENSATION FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES
Section 8.1 Compensation.
8.1.1. The Department shall compensate and make payments to the Contractor for
Construction Phase Services in accordance with this Article 8 and Article 10. For the
Construction Phase Services, the Contractor’s compensation shall be as set forth in the Project
Information Section of this Agreement (the “Construction Management Fee”). The Contractor
acknowledges and agrees that the percentage of the total amount of the Construction
Management Fee set forth in the Project Information Section of this Agreement is at risk (the
“At Risk Portion”), and the Contractor shall only be entitled to the At Risk Portion as set forth
below. Unless and until the Contractor’s entitlement to any subset of the At Risk Portion is
determined by the Department, the Contractor shall only be entitled to bill for the portion of
the Construction Management Fee that is not at risk (the “Base Construction Management
Fee”). The Base Construction Management Fee shall be billed in accordance with Article 10,
to be paid in equal monthly installments over the anticipated duration of the Construction
Phase. To the extent that the duration of the Agreement is extended, the then remaining
amounts of the Base Construction Management Fee will be re-allocated such that the then
existing portion of the Base Construction Management Fee shall be evenly spread over the
then remaining duration of the Construction Phase.
8.1.2. Award Fee Pool. The At Risk Portion shall be used to establish and fund an
award fee pool (“the Award Fee Pool”). Within sixty (60) days after approval and full execution
of this Agreement, the Department shall appoint a committee that will determine entitlement
to the Award Fee Pool (such committee, the “Award Fee Evaluation Committee”). The Award
Fee Evaluation Committee will consist of: (i) the Department’s Deputy Director for Capital
Construction; (ii) a senior representative from Client Agency; and (iii) a senior member of the
Program Management team that is not involved in the day-to-day management of this Project
that is acceptable to both Parties.
8.1.3. The Contractor may earn the At-Risk Portion of the Construction
Management Fee in accordance with Exhibit M.
Section 8.2 Lump Sum General Conditions Cost.
The Contractor shall not be entitled to recover more than the amount set forth in the Project
Information Section of this Agreement for the Cost of General Conditions (such amount, the “Lump
Sum General Conditions Cost”). If, as a result of any Change Order(s) or Change Directive(s): (i) the
Project durations extends 30 days or more beyond the Substantial Completion Date; and (ii) the
Contractor can demonstrate to the satisfaction of the Department that such additional Costs of General
Conditions are reasonable and not due to any fault of the Contractor, its Subcontractors, materialmen,
consultants or anyone making claims thereunder, the Contractor may request a Change Order to adjust
the Lump Sum General Conditions Cost. To the extent the Contractor incurs Costs of General
Conditions in excess of the Lump Sum General Conditions Cost, the Contractor shall not be entitled
to reimbursement for such amounts unless the Department authorizes, in writing, an increase to the
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Lump Sum General Conditions Cost. Nonetheless, in such an event, if the Contractor exceeds the Lump
Sum General Conditions Costs, the Contractor shall continue to be required to adequately staff the
Project.
Section 8.3 Initial Not-to-Exceed Amount.
Unless and until the GMP Amendment is executed and approved by the Council for the District
of Columbia, this Agreement shall have an initial not-to-exceed amount as set forth in the Project
Information Section of this Agreement (the “Initial NTE”). In no event shall the Contractor be
entitled to recover more than the Initial NTE unless the Contractor is authorized to exceed the Initial
NTE by the Department in advance and in writing. Prior to expending or committing any portion of
the Initial NTE, the Contractor shall obtain the Department’s written approval of such expenditure
or commitment, as well as a determination as to whether the work will qualify as a “capital” expense
under the Department’s financial guidelines. In making such a request, the Contractor shall submit
an itemized breakdown of the work that the Contractor seeks to release using funds from the Initial NTE
as well as the associated costs of such work.
Section 8.4 Project Budget.
The Department has established a budget for the Project as set forth in the Information Section
of this Agreement (such budget, the “Project Budget”). Such Project Budget includes any and all
amounts which may be due to the Contractor pursuant to this Agreement, and in no event shall the
Contractor be entitled to recover more than the Project Budget unless the Contractor is authorized
to exceed the Project Budget by the Department in advance and in writing.
Section 8.5 No Adjustments to Fee.
It is the Department’s intent to engage the Contractor to develop a GMP that meets the
preliminary design set forth in Exhibit A by the Client Agency and the Project Budget as set forth
herein (i.e. built to budget), to allow for Substantial Completion of the Work to be achieved no later
than the Substantial Completion Date. The Contractor shall be entitled to an adjustment to the
Construction Management Fee at the time the GMP is established to the extent, and only to the extent,
that: (i) the Department makes additions to the scope that, when measured relative to the program, cause
the GMP to exceed the Project Budget by more than ten percent (10%); or (ii) the Department makes
additions to the scope provided for herein which (other than for punchlist or warranty work) requires
the Contractor’s services at the Project beyond January 6, 2027. With regard to Change Orders issued
after the GMP is established, the Contractor shall be entitled to an increase in the Construction
Management Fee to the extent, and only to the extent, that: (i) the Department has added a new
programmatic element to the Project; or (ii) the Department made additions to the GMP scope which
(other than punchlist or warranty work) require the Contractor’s services at the Project to extend 30
days or more beyond the Substantial Completion Date.
Section 8.6 Markup on Trade Work.
The maximum markup for change order work shall be in accordance with Section 17.11.
Section 8.5 Direct Cost of Work
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“Direct Cost of the Work” shall mean labor, material, and other costs reasonably and necessarily
incurred in the proper performance of the Work as approved by the Department and shall
include, but not be limited to:
8.5.1 Labor. Payment will be made for direct labor cost plus indirect labor cost such
as insurance, taxes, fringe benefits and welfare provided such costs are considered reasonable.
Indirect costs shall be itemized and verified by receipted invoices. If verification is not possible,
up to five percent (5%) of direct labor costs may be allowed.
8.5.2 Rented Equipment . Payment for required equipment rented from an outside
company that is neither an affiliate of, nor a subsidiary of, the Contractor will be based on
receipted invoices which shall not exceed rates given in the current edition of the Rental Rate
Blue Book for Construction Equipment. If actual rental rates exceed manual rates, written
justification shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer for consideration. No additional
allowance will be made for overhead and profit. The Contractor shall submit written
certification to the Contracting Officer that any required rented equipment is neither owned by
nor rented from the Contractor or an affiliate of or subsidiary of the Contractor.
8.5.3 Contractor’s Equipment . Payment for required equipment owned by the
Construction Management or an affiliate of the Contractor will be based solely on an hourly rate
derived by dividing the current appropriate monthly rate by 176 hours. No payment will be
made under any circumstances for repair costs, freight and transportation charges, fuel, lubricants,
insurance, any other costs and expenses, or overhead and profit. Payment for such equipment made
idle by delays attributable to the Government will be based on one-half the derived hourly rate
under this subsection.
8.5.4 Materials. Incorporated and unincorporated materials as permitted under Section
9.1.2 (b) and 9.1.2 (c).
8.5.5 Direct Cost of the Work does not, however, include home office overhead, field
supervision, general conditions, or profit of either the Subcontractor or the Design -Builder. No
personnel above the level of a working foreman shall be considered a Direct Cost of the Work.
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Article 9 - COST OF THE WORK FOR CONSTRUCTION PHASE
Section 9.1 Cost of the Work.
The term “Cost of the Work” shall mean the costs necessarily incurred by the Contractor in the proper
performance of the Work and shall include only the following:
9.1.1. Payments made by the Contractor to Subcontractors and suppliers, other than
design subconsultants, but only in accordance with the subcontracts and supply agreements;
9.1.2. All amounts due to the Contractor under the terms of the Department's
written authorization for the Contractor to perform any portion of the Work as Self-Performed
Work. If an authorization for the Contractor to engage in Self-Performed Work is not on a
fixed-price basis, then, as to that Work, the following costs shall be within the Cost of the Work:
(a) Labor. Properly documented wages actually paid to Project foremen, construction
workers, and other personnel in the direct employ of the Contractor, while engaged in approved
Self-Performed Work, together with contributions, assessments, payroll taxes, or fringe benefits
required by the laws or applicable collective bargaining agreements.
(b) Incorporated Materials. The cost, net of trade discounts, of all materials, products,
supplies and equipment incorporated into the Self-Performed Work, including, without limitation, costs
of transportation and handling.
(c) Unincorporated Materials. The cost of materials, products, supplies and equipment
not actually installed or incorporated into the Self-Performed Work, but required to provide a
reasonable allowance for waste or spoilage, subject to the Contractor’s agreement to turn unused
excess materials over to the Department at the completion of the Project or, at the Department’s
option, to sell the material and pay the proceeds to the Department or give the Department a credit in
the amount of the proceeds against the Cost of the Work.
9.1.3. Royalty and license fees paid for use of a design, process or product, if its use
is required by this Agreement or has been approved in advance by the Department;
9.1.4. Fees for obtaining all required approvals or permits associated with any
abatement, demolition, utilities abandonment, and utility relocation (including utility connection
fees), including any and all building and/or trade permits fees;
9.1.5. All performance and payment bonds and general liability insurance. The
Department may, in its sole discretion, allow the Contractor to recover the
costs of subcontractor default insurance at a mutually agreed upon rate in lieu of trade level
bonds, provided that such insurance be approved by the Department in advance and after being
presented with a cost-benefit analysis of such use;
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9.1.6. All fees and other costs necessarily incurred to carry out testing and
inspection required by the Agreement or applicable laws, or otherwise to maintain proper quality
assurance. The costs the Contractor incurs to schedule and coordinate any additional testing and
inspections the Department may decide to conduct itself shall be within Cost of the Work unless
the additional testing establishes that the Work tested was defective or otherwise failed to satisfy
requirements set forth in the Agreement, in which case the Contractor shall pay the costs, without
reimbursement;
9.1.7. All bonds to jurisdictional agencies (utilities, storm water management, land
disturbance, and grading);
9.1.8. The Lump Sum General Conditions Cost; and
9.1.9. Costs of repairing or correcting damaged or nonconforming Work executed
by the Contractor, Subcontractors or suppliers, provided that such damaged or nonconforming
Work was not caused by negligence or failure to fulfill a specific responsibility of the
Contractor, and only to the extent that the cost of repair or correction is not recoverable by
the Contractor from insurance, sureties, Subcontractors or suppliers. It is understood that the
cost of repairing, correcting damaged or nonconforming Work that was Self-Performed shall
not be reimbursable in any event.
Section 9.2 Cost of General Conditions.
The Contractor’s Lump Sum General Conditions Cost shall be the extent of what the Contractor is
entitled to recover for the cost of General Conditions. General Conditions may include, but are not
limited to:
a. Cost of construction staff;
b. Fringe Benefits associated with construction staff;
c. Payroll taxes and payroll insurance associated with construction staff;
d. Staff costs associated with obtaining permits and approvals;
e. Out-of-house consultants, including, but not limited to, permit expeditors, safety managers, and
schedulers;
f. Job vehicles;
g. The field office(s) for the Construction Manager and Department, including, but not limited to:
(i) trailer purchase and/or rental; (ii) field office installation, relocation and removal; (iii) utility
connections and charges during the Construction Phase; (iv) furniture; and (v) office supplies;
h. Office equipment including, but not limited to: (i) computer hardware and software; (ii) fax
machines; (iii) copying machines; (iv) voice/data system installation and use charges; and (v)
job radios;
i. Local delivery and overnight delivery costs;
j. Field computer network;
k. First aid facility;
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l. Printing cost for drawings, bid packages, etc.;
m. BIM Cost (software, seats, hardware);
n. Parking costs for the construction staff;
o. Salting sidewalks and shoveling snow on sidewalks that surround the site; and
p. Exterior site fencing, fence wrapping and construction signage.
Section 9.3 Costs Not to Be Reimbursed.
All costs not specifically listed in Section 9.1 as being within the Cost of the Work are excluded
from the Cost of the Work and shall not be reimbursable. In particular, but without limitation, the Cost
of the Work does not include any of the following:
9.3.1 Any personnel or labor costs other than those provided for in Section
9.1.2;
9.3.2 Fees for any permits or licenses the Contractor requires to conduct its
general business operations;
9.3.3 Capital expenses and interest on capital employed for the Work;
9.3.4 Direct or indirect costs of any kind, except those expressly included in
Section 9.1;
9.3.5 Sales or use taxes, unless the C ontractor establishes that applicable law
required payment of such taxes;
9.3.6 Costs due to the errors or omissions of the Contractor or its Subcontractors
or suppliers at all tiers, negligent or otherwise;
9.3.7 Costs dues to breach of the Agreement by the C ontractor or its
Subcontractors or material suppliers at all tiers, including, without
limitation, costs arising from defective or damaged Work or its correction,
disposal of materials or equipment erroneously supplied, and repairs to
property damaged by the C ontractor or its Subcontractors or material
suppliers at all tiers;
9.3.8 Any costs incurred in performing work of any kind before NTP, unless
specifically authorized by a duly authorized Contracting Officer of the
Department in advance and in writing;
9.3.9 The cost of home or regional offices, it being understood that
compensation for such costs included in the Construction Management
Fee and Award Fee.
Section 9.4 Discounts, Rebates And Refunds.
9.4.1 Cash discounts obtained on payments made by the Contractor shall
accrue to the Department if: (i) before making such payment(s), the Contractor
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included them in an Application for Payment and received payment therefor from
the Department; or (ii) the Department has deposited funds with the Contractor with
which to make such payment(s). All other cash discounts shall accrue to the
Contractor. Trade discounts, rebates, refunds and amounts received from sales of surplus
materials and equipment shall accrue to the Department, and the Contractor shall make
provisions so that such amounts can be secured.
9.4.2 Amounts that accrue to the Department in accordance with the
provisions of Section 9.4.1 shall be credited to the Department as a deduction from the
Cost of the Work.
Section 9.5 Facilitating Tax Exempt Purchases.
The Department expects that the Project will qualify as tax-exempt under
applicable laws. Upon request, the Department will provide the Contractor with the
necessary information relating to the tax exemption. In the event any savings are
attributable to the tax- exempt status of the Project, the Contractor shall not be entitled
to share in such savings.
Section 9.6 Accounting Records.
The Contractor shall keep full and detailed accounts and exercise such controls as may
be necessary for proper financial management under the Agreement. The Contractor’s
accounting and control systems shall be satisfactory to the Department. The
Department, its representatives, and the Department’s accountants shall be afforded
access to the Contractor’s records, books, correspondence, i nstruction, drawings,
receipts, subcontracts, purchase orders, vouchers, memoranda and other data relating to
this Project, and the Contractor shall preserve such documentation relating to the Project
for a period of three years after final payment, or for such longer period as may be
required by law.
9.6.1 Before NTP, unless specifically authorized by a duly authorized Contracting
Officer of the Department in advance and in writing;
9.6.2 The cost of home or regional offices, it being understood that compensation for
such costs included in the Construction Management Fee; and
Except as provided in Section 9.1.10 of this Agreement, costs due to the errors or omissions
of the Contractor or its Subcontractors or suppliers at all tiers, negligent or otherwise.
Section 9.7 Excluded Cost Elements.
It is the Department’s intent that the Contractor provide a turnkey solution for the implementation of
the Project, and the Project Budget set herein has been developed based on such framework. The
Contractor shall advance the Project in a manner consistent with the Project Budget with the
understanding that only the following cost elements shall be excluded from the Project Budget set
forth herein:
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9.10.1 Design by A/E and its sub-consultants;
9.10.2 3rd Party Material Testing;
9.10.3 Commissioning;
9.10.4 3rd Party Inspections;
9.10.5 Costs of active Client Agency equipment; and
9.10.6 3rd Party Plan Review.
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Article 10 - CONSTRUCTION PHASE PAYMENTS
Section 10.1 Progress Payments.
The Contractor shall be compensated in a series of progress payments and a Final Payment, for
Work completed in accordance with the Agreement, and for which proper Applications for Payment
have been submitted and approved. The amount of each progress payment shall be as follows:
The Cost of Work completed to date
Plus Cost of Work for Pay Period x 75% of Construction Management Fee (i.e.
Construction Management Fee not at risk)
Current approved estimated
Cost of Work through Final Completion
Plus Any subset of the At Risk Portion of the Construction Management Fee to
which the Department has determined the Contractor to be Entitled
Minus Applicable retainage
Minus Amounts previously paid by the Department
Section 10.2 Retention.
The Department shall withhold from each progress payment an amount equal to ten
percent (10%) of the payment related to: (i) each subcontract and supply agreement; (ii) the
Preconstruction Fee; (iii) Construction Management Fee; (iv) General Conditions Costs; and (v) the
Cost of the Work related to each item of Self-Performed Work, until such time as fifty percent
(50%) of the then currently budgeted cost associated with each such item has been invoiced, at
which point the Department may cease retaining against such item; provided, however, that
retention shall not be held on the costs of bonds, insurances, and those elements of the general
requirements which consist of a single, insolated effort such as dumpster disposal and safety carpentry.
The Department may elect to increase the retention on any trade Subcontractor up to ten percent (10%)
in the event the Department determines that the situation so warrants. The Department, in its sole and
absolute discretion, may elect to reduce the retainage relating to a particular trade Subcontractor, or
the Cost of the Work related to a specific item of Self- Performed Work to zero upon: (a) satisfactory
completion of such Work; (b) submission of all required warranties, certifications, and operating or
maintenance instructions with respect to that Work; and (c) execution of appropriate waivers of lien
and releases of claims. However, in no event shall the total retainage held by the Department be reduced
to an amount that is less than two and one-half percent (2.5%) of the GMP.
Section 10.3 Documents Required with Application for Payment.
Each Application for Payment shall be accompanied by the Contractor’s job cost ledgers in a
form satisfactory to the Department, the Subcontractors’ and Suppliers’ Applications for Payment on
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AIA Documents G702 and G703 or other form acceptable to the Department, and such other
supporting documentation as the Department may reasonably request. Each Application for Payment
shall include detailed documentation of costs as a condition to approving progress payments, but
the Contractor shall nevertheless maintain complete documentation of the costs. An executed Release
of Liens and Claims in the format required by the Contracting Officer must accompany each Application
for Payment.
Section 10.4 Stored Materials.
The Department shall not be required to pay for materials stored at the site or stored at other locations
absent prior written authorization to do so, which authorization may be withheld at the Department's
sole discretion. If the Department expressly agrees to pay for materials stored at the site but not yet
incorporated into the Work, the Application for Payment may also include a request for payment of the
cost of such materials, if the materials have been delivered to the site, and suitably stored. Such requests
shall be documented by appropriate invoices and bills of sale. Payment for stored materials shall be
conditioned also on the Contractor’s representation that it has inspected the material and found it to be
free from defect and otherwise in conformity with this Agreement, and on satisfactory evidence that
the materials are insured under the builder’s risk policy. Further, if the Contractor requests the
Department to allow payments for storage of materials offsite, the Contractor shall be required, inter alia,
to agree to execution of proper documentation to afford the Department a secured interest in the materials
upon payment.
Section 10.5 Contractor’s Certification.
Each Application for Payment shall be accompanied by the Contractor's signed certification
that:
Section 10.5.1. all amounts paid to the Contractor on the previous Application for Payment
that were attributable to subcontractor Work or to materials or equipment being supplied by any
supplier have been paid over to the appropriate subcontractors and suppliers;
Section 10.5.2. that all amounts currently sought for subcontractor Work or supply of
materials or equipment are currently due and owing to the subcontractors and material or
equipment suppliers;
Section 10.5.3. that all Work, materials or equipment for which payment is sought is, to the
best of the Contractor's knowledge, free from defect and meets all of the requirement set forth in the
Agreement.
Section 10.5.4. that the Contractor’s subcontracts include the clauses required by subparagraphs
(1) through (4) of D.C. Official Code §2-221.02(d) (2017); and
Section 10.5.5. The Contractor shall not include in an Application for Payment amounts for Work
for which the Contractor does not intend to pay.
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Section 10.6 Lien Waivers.
Each Application for Payment shall be accompanied by written waivers of the right to file a
mechanic’s lien and all other claims, in a form substantially similar to Exhibit J for the Contractor
and all Subcontractors and material suppliers at all tiers who have supplied labor or material or both
for which payment is requested, subject only to receipt of payment. If the Department so requests,
the Contractor shall also submit unconditional waivers of liens for itself and all Subcontractors and
material suppliers at all tiers with respect to Work or materials or equipment for which payment has
been previously made, and additional forms of waiver acknowledging receipt of final payment under
the Agreement, and providing final release of such liens.
Section 10.7 Warranty of Title.
By submitting an Application for Payment, the Contractor warrants to the Department that
title to all Work for which payment is sought will pass to the Department, without liens, claims,
or other encumbrances, upon the receipt of payment by the Contractor. The Department may require
execution of appropriate documents to confirm passage of clear title. Passage of title shall not operate
to pass the risk of loss with respect to the Work in question. Risk of loss remains with the Contractor
until Substantial Completion, unless otherwise agreed by the Department, in writing.
Section 10.8 Submission.
On the twenty-fifth day of each month the Contractor shall submit to the Department (with
a copy to the Program Manager) an Application for Payment, which Application for Payment shall
cover the entire month during which the Application for Payment is submitted. All amounts formally
submitted via Application for Payment and not disputed by the Department shall be due and payable
on the last day of the month following submission or, if that is not a business day, on the following
business day. If the Contractor and Department are unable to agree on the amounts properly due and
owing, the Department shall pay in accordance with its good faith determination and the Contractor
may protest and pursue a claim as provided in this Agreement and the Standard Contract Provisions
(Construction Contract).
10.8.1 Invoice Submittal. The Contractor shall create and submit payment requests in an
electronic format through the DC Vendor Portal, https://vendorportal.dc.gov. The Contractor shall
submit proper invoices on a monthly basis. To constitute a proper invoice, the Contractor shall enter
all required information into the Portal after selecting the applicable purchase order number which is
listed on the Contractor’s profile.
Section 10.9 Right to Withhold Payments.
The Department will notify the Contractor within fifteen (15) days after receiving any
Application for Payment of any defect in the Application for Payment or the Contractor’s
performance which may result in the Department’s declining to pay all or a part of the requested
amount. The Department may withhold payment from the Contractor, in whole or part, as appropriate,
if:
10.9.1 the Work is defective and such defects have not been remedied; or
10.9.2 the Department has determined that the Contractor’s progress has fallen behind the Project
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Schedule, and the Contractor fails, within ten (10) calendar days of the Department’s
written demand, to provide the Department with a realistic and acceptable Recovery Plan
in accordance with Section 5.18; or
10.9.3 the Contractor's monthly schedule update reflects that the Contractor has fallen behind
the Project Schedule, and the Contractor fails to include, in the same monthly report,
a realistic and acceptable Recovery Plan in accordance with Section 5.18; or
10.9.4 the Contractor has failed to provide reports in full compliance with Section 5.5 of this
Agreement; or
10.9.5 the Contractor has failed to pay Subcontractors or suppliers promptly or has made false
or inaccurate certifications that payments to Subcontractors or suppliers are due or
have been made; or
10.9.6 any mechanic’s lien has been filed against the Department, the site or any portion thereof
or interest therein, or any improvements on the site, even though the Department has
paid all undisputed amounts due to the Contractor, and the Contractor, upon notice, has
failed to remove the lien, by bonding it off or otherwise, within ten (10) calendar days; or
10.9.7 the Department has reasonable evidence that the Work will not be completed by the
Substantial Completion Date, as required, that the unpaid balance of the GMP would
not be adequate to cover actual or liquidated damages arising from the anticipated
delay; or
10.9.8 the Department has reasonable evidence that the Work cannot be completed for the unpaid
balance of the GMP; or
10.9.9 the Contractor is otherwise in substantial breach of this Agreement (including, without
limitation, failures to comply with LSDBE Utilization requirements; or
10.9.10 the Application for Payment is incomplete, unsubstantiated and/or does not contain
sufficient documentation for evaluation by the Contracting Officer.
Section 10.10 Payment Not Acceptance.
Payment of any progress payment or final payment shall not constitute acceptance of Work that
is defective or otherwise fails to conform to the Agreement, or a waiver of any rights or remedies
the Department may have with respect to defective or nonconforming Work.
Section 10.11 Department Not Obligated to Others.
The Department shall have no obligation to pay or be responsible in any way for payments to
Subcontractor performing portions of the Work.
Section 10.12 Final Payment.
A final payment (“Final Payment”) shall be made by the Department to the Contractor when:
(i) Final Completion has been achieved; (ii) all deliverables set forth in Section 5.14, and Exhibit D
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have been delivered to and are accepted by the Department; (iii) the Contractor provides the
Department a complete set of product manuals (O&M), training videos, and warranties, as applicable;
and (iv) a complete final Application for Payment and a final accounting for the Cost of the Work
have been submitted by the Contractor and reviewed by the Department and, to the extent the
Department determines appropriate, the Department’s accountants. The Department shall make Final
Payment not more than thirty (30) days after the Department verifies the amount of the final payment
set forth in a complete final Application for Payment.
10.12.1 The amount of the Final Payment shall be calculated as follows:
10.12.1.1 Take the sum of the Cost of the Work substantiated by the Contractor’s final
accounting and the Preconstruction Fee and the Construction Management Fee as adjusted
to reflect whether the goals established in Exhibit M have been met; but not more than the
GMP.
10.12.1.2 Subtract amounts, if any, for which the Department withholds pursuant to the
Agreement.
10.12.1.3 Subtract the aggregate of previous payments made by the Department. (If the
aggregate of previous payments made by the Department exceeds the amount due the
Contractor, the Contractor shall promptly reimburse the difference to the Department).
10.12.1.4 The Final Payment shall take into account any savings accruing to the
Department or the Contractor.
10.12.2 The Department will review and report in writing on the Contractor’s final
accounting within 30 days after delivery of the final accounting to the Department by the Contractor.
Based upon Department’s determination of the Cost of the Work, and provided the other conditions of
Section 10.12.1 have been met, the Department will, within fifteen (15) days after the Department’s
determination, notify the Contractor of any amount that the Department will withhold and the reasons
therefor. The time periods stated in this Section10.12.2 supersede those for typical progress payments.
10.12.3 If the Department determines that the Cost of the Work is that claimed by the
Contractor, the Contractor shall be entitled to proceed in accordance with Article 3 of the Standard
Contract Provisions (Construction Contract). Pending a final resolution of the disputed amount, the
Department shall pay the Contractor the amount that the Department determines to be appropriate.
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Article 11 - INSURANCE
Section 11.1 Insurance Required by the Project
A. GENERAL REQUIREMENTS. The Contractor at its sole expense shall procure and maintain,
during the entire period of performance under this contract, the types of insurance specified
below. The Contractor shall have its insurance broker or insurance company submit a Certificate
of Insurance to the CO giving evidence of the required coverage prior to commencing
performance under this contract. In no event shall any work be performed until the required
Certificates of Insurance signed by an authorized represen tative of the insurer(s) have been
provided to, and accepted by, the CO. All insurance shall be written with financially responsible
companies authorized to do business in the District of Columbia or in the jurisdiction where the
work is to be performed and have an A.M. Best Company rating of A- / VII or higher. Should the
Contractor decide to engage a subcontractor for segments of the work under this contract and
wish to propose different insurance requirements than outlined below, then, prior to
commencement of work by the subcontractor, the Contractor shall sub mit in writing the name
and brief description of work to be performed by the subcontractor on the Subcontractors
Insurance Requirement Template provided by the CA, to the Office of Risk Management (ORM).
ORM will determine the insurance requirements applic able to the subcontractor and promptly
deliver such requirements in writing to the Contractor and the CA. The Contractor must provide
proof of the subcontractor's required insurance prior to commencement of work by the
subcontractor. If the Contractor decides to engage a subcontractor without requesting from ORM
specific insurance requirements for the subcontractor, such subcontractor shall have the same
insurance requirements as the Contractor.
General liability, commercial auto, workers' compensation and property insurance policies (if
applicable to this agreement) shall contain a waiver of subrogation provision in favor of the
Government of the District of Columbia.
The Government of the District of Columbia shall be included in all policies required hereunder
to be maintained by the Contractor and its subcontractors (except for workers’ compensation and
professional liability insurance) as an additional insureds for claims against The Government of
the District of Columbia relating to this contract, with the understanding that any affirmative
obligation imposed upon the insured Contractor or its subcontractors (including without
limitation the liability to pay premium s) shall be the sole obligation of the Contractor or its
subcontractors, and not the additional insured. The additional insured status under the
Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ Commercial General Liability insurance policies shall be
effected using the ISO Additional Insured Endorsement form CG 20 10 11 85 (or CG 20 10 07
04 and CG 20 37 07 04) or such other endorsement or combination of endorsements providing
coverage at least as broad and approved by the CO in writing. All of the Contractor’s and i ts
subcontractors’ liability policies (except for workers’ compensation and professional liability
insurance) shall be endorsed using ISO form CG 20 01 04 13 or its equivalent so as to indicate
that such policies provide primary coverage (without any right of contribution by any other
insurance, reinsurance or self-insurance, including any deductible or retention, maintained by an
Additional Insured) for all claims against the additional insured arising out of the performance of
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this Statement of Work by the Contractor or its subcontractors, or anyone for whom the
Contractor or its subcontractors may be liable. These policies shall include a separation of
insureds clause applicable to the additional insured.
If the Contractor and/or its subcontractors maintain broader coverage and/or higher limits than
the minimums shown below, the District requires and shall be entitled to the broader coverage
and/or the higher limits maintained by the Contractor and subcontractors.
B. INSURANCE REQUIREMENTS
1. Commercial General Liability Insurance (“CGL”) - The Contractor shall provide evidence
satisfactory to the CO with respect to the services performed that it carries a CGL policy,
written on an occurrence (not claims-made) basis, on Insurance Services Office, Inc. (“ISO”)
form CG 00 01 04 13 (or another occurrence-based form with coverage at least as broad and
approved by the CO in writing), covering liability for all ongoing and completed operations
of the Contractor, including ongoing and completed operations under all subcontracts, and
covering claims for bodily injury, including without limitation sickness, disease or death of
any persons, injury to or destruction of property, including loss of use resulting therefrom,
personal and advertising injury, and including coverage for liability arising out of an Insured
Contract (including the tort liability of another assumed in a contract) and acts of terrorism
(whether caused by a foreign or domestic source). Such coverage shall have limits of liability of
not less than $1,000,000 each occurrence, a $2,000,000 general aggregate (including a per
location or per project aggregate limit endorsement, if applicable) limit, a $1,000,000
personal and advertising injury limit, and a $2,000,000 products -completed operations
aggregate limit including explosion, collapse and underground hazards.
The contractor should be named as an additional insured on the applicable
manufacturer’s/distributer’s Commercial General Liability policy using Insurance Services
Office, Inc. (“ISO”) form CG 20 15 04 13 (or another occurrence -based form with coverage
at least as broad).
DGS should collect, review for accuracy and maintain all warranties for goods and services.
2. Automobile Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the
CO of commercial (business) automobile liability insurance written on ISO form CA 00 01
10 13 (or another form with coverage at least as broad and approved by the CO in writing)
including coverage for all owned, hired, borrowed and non -owned vehicles and equipment
used by the Contractor, with minimum per accident limits equal to the greater of (i) the limits
set forth in the Contractor’s commercial automobile liabili ty policy or (ii) $1,000,000 per
occurrence combined single limit for bodily injury and property damage.
3. Workers’ Compensation Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the
CO of Workers’ Compensation insurance in accordance with the statutory mandates of the
District of Columbia or the jurisdiction in which the contract is performed.
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Employer’s Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the
CO of employer’s liability insurance as follows: $500,000 per accident for injury; $500,000
per employee for disease; and $500,000 for policy disease limit.
All insurance required by paragraphs 1,2 and 3 shall include a waiver of subrogation
endorsement for the benefit of Government of the District of Columbia.
4. Cyber Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to the
Contracting Officer of Cyber Liability Insurance, with limits not less than $2,000,000 per
occurrence or claim, $2,000,000 aggregate. Coverage shall be sufficiently broad to respond
to the dutie s and obligations as is undertaken by Contractor in this agreement and shall
include, but not limited to, claims involving infringement of intellectual property, including
but not limited to infringement of copyright, trademark, trade dress, invasion of pr ivacy
violations, information theft, damage to or destruction of electronic information, release of
private information, alteration of electronic information, extortion and network security. The
policy shall provide coverage for breach response costs as w ell as regulatory fines and
penalties as well as credit monitoring expenses with limits sufficient to respond to these
obligations. Limits may not be shared with other lines of coverage. A copy of the cyber
liability policy must be submitted to the Office of Risk Management (ORM) for compliance
review.
5. Environmental Liability/Contractors Pollution Liability Insurance - The Contractor shall
provide evidence satisfactory to the CO of environmental liability insurance covering losses
caused by pollution or other hazardous conditions arising from ongoing or completed
operations of the Contractor. Such insurance shall ap ply to bodily injury, property damage
(including loss of use of damaged property or of property that has been physically injured),
clean-up costs, transit and non-owned disposal sites. Coverage shall extend to defense costs
and expenses incurred in the investigation, civil fines, penalties and damages or settlements.
There shall be neither an exclusion nor a sublimit for mold or fungus -related claims. The
minimum limits required under this paragraph shall be equal to the greater of (i) the limits set
forth in the Contractor’s pollution liability policy or (ii) $2,000,000 per occurrence and
$2,000,000 in the annual aggregate. If such coverage is written on a claims -made basis, the
Contractor warrants that any retroactive date applicable to coverages under the policy
precedes the Contractor’s performance of any work under the Contract and that continuous
completed operations coverage will be maintained for at least ten (10) years or an extende d
reporting period shall be purchased for no less than ten (10) years after completion.
The Contractor also must furnish to the CO - Owner certificates of insurance evidencing
environmental liability insurance maintained by third party transportation and disposal site
operators(s) used by the Contractor for losses arising from facility(ies) a ccepting, storing or
disposing hazardous materials or other waste as a result of the Contractor’s operations. Such
coverages must be maintained with limits of at least the amounts set forth above.
6. Professional Liability Insurance (Errors & Omissions) - The Contractor shall provide
Professional Liability Insurance (Errors and Omissions) to cover liability resulting from any
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error or omission in the performance of professional services under this Contract. The policy
shall provide limits of $1,000,000 per claim or per occurrence for each wrongful act and
$2,000,000 annual aggregate. The Contractor warrants that any applicable retroactive date
precedes the date the Contractor first performed any professional services for the Government
of the District of Columbia and that continuous coverage will be maintained or an extended
reporting period will be exercised for a period of at least ten years after the completion of the
professional services. Limits may not be shared with other lines of coverage.
7. Sexual/Physical Abuse & Molestation - The Contractor shall provide evidence satisfactory to
the Contracting Officer with respect to the services performed that it carries $1,000,000 per
occurrence limits; $2,000,000 aggregate of affirmative abuse and molestation liability
coverage. Coverage should include physical abuse, such as sexual or other bodily harm and
non-physical abuse, such as verbal, emotional or mental abuse; any actual, threatened or
alleged act; errors, omission or misconduct. This insuranc e requirement will be considered
met if the general liability insurance includes an affirmative sexual abuse and molestation
endorsement for the required amounts. So called “silent” coverage or “shared” limits under a
commercial general liability or professional liability policy will not be acceptable. Limits may
not be shared with other lines of coverage. The applicable policy may need to be submitted
to the Office of Risk Management (ORM) for compliance review.
8. Commercial Umbrella or Excess Liability - The Contractor shall provide evidence
satisfactory to the CO of commercial umbrella or excess liability insurance with minimum
limits equal to the greater of (i) the limits set forth in the Contractor’s umbrella or excess
liability policy or (ii) $10,00 0,000 per occurrence and $10,000,000 in the annual aggregate,
following the form and in excess of all liability policies. All liability coverages must be
scheduled under the umbrella and/or excess policy. The insuranc e required under this
paragraph shall be written in a form that annually reinstates all required limits. Coverage shall
be primary to any insurance, self-insurance or reinsurance maintained by the District and the
“other insurance” provision must be amende d in accordance with this requirement and
principles of vertical exhaustion.
Construction Projects Controlled by the District
For construction projects controlled by the District, the District will procure the following
policies with the District listed as the first named insured. Since the District will control the
placement of the policies, the District should not contractually bind itself to secure coverage
broader than the minimum that satisfy the interests of the Contractor.
Builders Risk – The District shall purchase and maintain, in a company authorized to do
business in the jurisdiction in which the project is located, builders risk insurance, written on
an “all risk”, special causes of loss or equivalent form. Builders risk coverage wi ll include
boiler and machinery / equipment breakdown, earthquake and flood perils. Building ordnance
and terrorism coverage will be included.
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The deductible shall not exceed $25,000 except for earthquake, flood, windstorm, water
damage or other perils at the discretion of the District and as available in the insurance
industry.
The project limit shall equal the replacement value of the structure, including coverage for
property in transit and stored off premises.
At the discretion of the District, builders risk coverage will extend to soft costs and delayed
completion.
Builders risk insurance shall include the interests of The Government of the District of
Columbia, the Contractor, Subcontractors and Sub – subcontractors in the project.
C. PRIMARY AND NONCONTRIBUTORY INSURANCE
The insurance required herein shall be primary to and will not seek contribution from any other
insurance, reinsurance or self-insurance including any deductible or retention, maintained by the
Government of the District of Columbia.
D. DURATION. The Contractor shall carry all required insurance until all contract work is accepted
by the District of Columbia and shall carry listed coverages for ten years for construction projects
following final acceptance of the work performed under thi s contract and two years for non -
construction related contracts.
E. LIABILITY. These are the required minimum insurance requirements established by the District
of Columbia. However, the required minimum insurance requirements provided above will not
in any way limit the contractor’s liability under this contract.
F. CONTRACTOR’S PROPERTY. Contractor and subcontractors are solely responsible for any
loss or damage to their personal property, including but not limited to tools and equipment,
scaffolding and temporary structures, rented machinery, or owned and leased eq uipment. A
waiver of subrogation shall apply in favor of the District of Columbia.
G. MEASURE OF PAYMENT. The District shall not make any separate measure or payment for
the cost of insurance and bonds. The Contractor shall include all of the costs of insurance and
bonds in the contract price.
H. NOTIFICATION. The Contractor shall ensure that all policies provide that the CO shall be
given thirty (30) days prior written notice in the event of coverage and / or limit changes or if the
policy is canceled prior to the expiration date shown on the c ertificate. The Contractor shall
provide the CO with ten (10) days prior written notice in the event of non-payment of premium.
The Contractor will also provide the CO with an updated Certificate of Insurance should its
insurance coverages renew during the contract.
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I. CERTIFICATES OF INSURANCE. The Contractor shall submit certificates of insurance giving
evidence of the required coverage as specified in this section prior to commencing work.
Certificates of insurance must reference the corresponding contract number. Evidence of
insurance shall be submitted to:
The Government of the District of Columbia
And mailed to the attention of:
Suzi Tabot
Contracting Officer
Department of General Services
Contracts & Procurement Division
3924 Minnesota Avenue | 5th floor
Washington, DC 20019
suzi.tabot@dc.gov
The CO may request and the Contractor shall promptly deliver updated certificates of insurance,
endorsements indicating the required coverages, and/or certified copies of the insurance policies.
If the insurance initially obtained by the Contractor expire s prior to completion of the contract,
renewal certificates of insurance and additional insured and other endorsements shall be furnished
to the CO prior to the date of expiration of all such initial insurance. For all coverage required to
be maintained after completion, an additional certificate of insurance evidencing such coverage
shall be submitted to the CO on an annual basis as the coverage is renewed (or replaced).
J. DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION. The Contractor agrees that the District may disclose the
name and contact information of its insurers to any third party which presents a claim against the
District for any damages or claims resulting from or arising out of work performed by the
Contractor, its agents, employees, servants or subcontractors in the performance of this contract.
K. CARRIER RATINGS. All Contractor’s and its subcontractors’ insurance required in connection
with this contract shall be written by insurance companies with an A.M. Best Insurance Guide
rating of at least A- VII (or the equivalent by any other rating agency) and licensed in the District.
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Article 12 - ECONOMIC INCLUSION REQUIREMENTS
Section 12.1 LSDBE Utilization.
If the Contractor subcontracts any work, at least (35%) of the dollar volume of the Agreement
shall be subcontracted with small business enterprises (“SBE”). If there are insufficient qualified
SBEs then the subcontracting may be satisfied by subcontracting (35%) of the dollar volume to any
qualified certified business enterprises (“CBE”). For subcontracted work, pass through entities will
not count toward this goal. In order to count toward the subcontracting requirement, the SBE must
perform at least (35%) of the work that is being counted toward the goal with its own forces. The
Local, Small, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (“LSDBE”) certification shall be, in each
case, as of the effective date of the applicable subcontract. Supply agreements with material suppliers
shall be counted toward meeting this goal. The Contractor has developed a Subcontracting Plan that
is attached hereto as Exhibit Q . The Contractor shall comply with the terms of the SBE
Subcontracting Plan in making purchases and administering its subcontracts and supply agreements.
Section 12.2 Mandatory Subcontracting Requirements
Section 12.2.1 Unless the Director of DSLBD has approved a waiver in writing, in
accordance with D.C. Official Code § 2-218.51, for all contracts in excess of $250,000, at
least 35% of the dollar volume of the contract shall be SBEs.
Section 12.2.2 If there are insufficient SBEs to completely fulfill the requirement
of Section 13.2.1, then the subcontracting may be satisfied by subcontracting 35% of the
dollar volume to any CBEs; provided, however, that all reasonable efforts shall be made to
ensure that SBEs are significant participants in the overall subcontracting work.
Section 12.2.3 A prime contractor that is certified by DSLBD as a LSDBE shall
not be required to comply with the provisions of Sections 12.2.1 and 12.2.2.
Section 12.2.4 Except as provided in Sections 12.2.1 and 12.2.2, a prime
contractor that is a CBE and has been granted a proposal preference pursuant to D.C.
Official Code § 2- 218.43, or is selected through a set -aside program, shall perform at
least 35% of the contracting effort with its own organization and resources and, if it
subcontracts, 35% of the subcontracting effort shall be with CBEs. A CBE prime
contractor that perfo rms less than 35% of the contracting effort shall be subject to
enforcement actions under D.C. Official Code
§ 2-218.63.
Section 12.2.5 A prime contractor that is a certified joint venture and has been
granted a proposal preference pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 2-218.43, or is selected
through a set- aside program, shall perform at least 50% of the contracting effort with its
own organization and resources and, if it subcontracts, 35% of the subcontracting effort
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shall be with CBEs. A certified joint venture prime contractor that performs less than
50% of the contracting effort shall be subject to enforcement actions under D.C. Official
Code § 2-218.63.
Section 12.2.6 Each CBE utilized to meet these subcontracting
requirements shall perform at least 35% of its contracting effort with its own
organization and resources.
Section 12.3 Subcontracting Plan
If the Contractor is required by law to subcontract under this Agreement, then the
subcontracting plan submitted with its Proposal, may only be amended with the prior written
approval of the Contracting Officer and Director of DSLBD, as previously stated h erein;
and, any reduction in the dollar volume of the subcontracted portion resulting from an
amendment of the Subcontracting Plan shall inure to the benefit of the District. The
Subcontracting Plan shall include the following:
(1) The name and address of each subcontractor;
(2) A current certification number of the small or certified business enterprise;
(3) The scope of work to be performed by each subcontractor; and
(4) The price that the prime contractor will pay each subcontractor.
Section 12.4 Copies of Subcontracts
Within twenty-one (21) days of the date of award, the Contractor shall provide fully executed
copies of all subcontracts identified in the subcontracting plan to the Contracting Officer,
City Administrator (CA), District of Columbia Auditor and the Director of DSLBD.
Section 12.5 Subcontracting Plan Compliance Reporting
Section 12.5.1 If the Contractor has a subcontracting plan required by
law for this contract, the Contractor shall submit a quarterly report to the CO, CA,
District of Columbia Auditor and the Director of DSLBD. The quarterly report shall
include the following information for each subcontract identified in the
subcontracting plan:
(A) The price that the prime contractor will pay each subcontractor under the
subcontract;
(B) A description of the goods procured or the services subcontracted for;
(C) The amount paid by the prime contractor under the subcontract; and
(D) A copy of the fully executed subcontract, if it was not provided with an earlier
quarterly report.
Section 12.5.2 If the fully executed subcontract is not provided with the
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quarterly report, the prime contractor will not receive credit toward its subcontracting
requirements for that subcontract.
Section 12.6 Annual Meetings
Upon at least 30-days written notice provided by DSLBD, the Contractor shall meet annually
with the CO, CA, District of Columbia Auditor and the Director of DSLBD to provide an
update on its subcontracting plan.
Section 12.7 DSLBD Notices
The Contractor shall provide written notice to the DSLBD and the District of Columbia Auditor
upon commencement of the contract and when the contract is completed.
Section 12.8 Enforcement and Penalties for Breach of Subcontracting Plan
Section 12.8.1 A contractor shall be deemed to have breached a subcontracting plan
required by law, if the contractor (i) fails to submit subcontracting plan monitoring
or compliance reports or other required subcontracting information in a reasonably
timely
manner; (ii) submits a monitoring or compliance report or other required subcontracting
information containing a materially false statement; or (iii) fails to meet its
subcontracting requirements.
Section 12.8.2 A contractor that is found to have breached its subcontracting plan for
utilization of CBEs in the performance of a contract shall be subject to the imposition
of penalties, including monetary fines in accordance with D.C. Official Code § 2-
218.63.
Section 12.8.3 If the CO determines the Contractor’s failure to be a material breach of
the contract, the CO shall have cause to terminate the contract under the default
provisions in clause 5 of the SCP, Default.
Section 12.8.4 Neither the Contractor nor a Subcontractor may remove a
Subcontractor or tier -Subcontractor if such Subcontractor or tier -Subcontractor is
certified as an LSDBE company unless the Department approves of such removal, in
writing. The Department may condition its approval upon the Contractor developing a
plan that is, in the Department’s sole and absolute judgment, adequate to maintain the
level of LSDBE participation on the Project.
Section 12.9 Equal Employment Opportunity and Hiring of District Residents
Section 12.9.1 The Contractor shall comply with applicable laws, regulations and
special requirements of the Contract Documents regarding equal employment
opportunity and affirmative action programs. In accordance with the District of
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Columbia Administrative Issuance System, Mayor’s Order 85-85 dated June 10, 1985,
the forms for completion of the Equal Employment Opportunity Information Report are
incorporated herein as Exhibit O. A contract award cannot be made to any contractor
that has not satisfied the equal employment requirements.
Section 12.9.2 The Contractor shall ensure that at least fifty -one percent (51%) of the
Contractor’s team and every subconsultant’s and subcontractor’s employees hired after
the effective date of the Agreement, or after such subconsultant or subcontractor enters
into a contract with the Contractor, to work on the Project shall be residents of the
District of Columbia. This percentage shall be applied in the aggregate, and not trade
by trade. In addition, the Contractor shall use commercially reasonable best efforts to
comply with the workforce percentage goals established by the recently adopted
amendments to the First Source Employment Agreement Act of 1984 (D.C. Code §§ 2-
219.01 et seq. ) and any implementing regulations, including but not limited to the
following requirements:
(i) At least 20% of journey worker hours by trade shall be performed by
District residents;
(ii) At least 60% of apprentice hours by trade shall be performed by
District residents;
(iii) At least 51% of the skilled laborer hours by trade shall be performed by
District residents; and
(iv) At least 70% of common laborer hours shall be performed by District residents.
Section 12.10 Economic Inclusion Reporting Requirements
12.10.1 Upon execution of the Agreement, the Contractor and all its member firms,
if any, and each of its Subcontractors shall submit to the Department a list of current
employees and apprentices that will be assigned to the Agreement, the date they were hired
and whether or not they live in the District of Columbia.
12.10.2 The Contractor and its constituent entities shall comply with subchapter X
of Chapter II Title 2, and subchapter II of Chapter 11 of Title 1 of the D.C. Code, and all
successor acts thereto and the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder. The Contractor
and all member firms and Subcontractors shall execute a First Source Agreement with the
District of Columbia Department of Employment Services (“DOES”) (Exhibit T) prior to
beginning Work at the Project site.
12.10.3 The Contractor shall maintain detailed records relating to the general hiring
of District of Columbia and community residents.
12.10.4 The Contractor shall be responsible for: (i) including the provisions of
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Section 12.10 in all subcontracts; (ii) collecting the information required in Section 12.10
from its Subcontractors; and (iii) providing the information collected from its
Subcontractors in the reports required to be submitted by the Contractor pursuant to Section
12.10.
Section 12.11 Compliance with the Apprenticeship Act. The District of Columbia
Apprenticeship Act of 1946, D.C. Official Code §§ 32-1401 et seq. ("Apprenticeship Act"), as
amended, may apply to this Project. All subcontractors selected to perform work on the Project
on a craft-by-craft basis shall be required to comply with this Apprenticeship Act. All terms and
conditions of the Apprenticeship Act, D.C. Apprenticeship Council Rules and Regulations, as well
as any federal requirements, shall be implemented. The Contractor shall be liable for any
subcontractor non-compliance. Thirty-Five percent (35%) of all apprentice hours worked shall
be performed by District residents.
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Article 13 - LIQUIDATED DAMAGES
Section 13.1 Delay in Submission of Deliverables
The Contractor acknowledges that the Department is engaging the Contractor to provide an
extensive level of preconstruction support services to minimize the potential for cost overruns,
schedule delays or the need for extensive Value Engineering/re-design late in the Project and
that the certain preconstruction deliverables are key to identify the value of such services. Subject
to the terms set forth in Section 4.11, if the Contractor fails to provide any of the deliverables
set forth in Exhibit C, the Contractor shall pay to the Department liquidated damages in the amount
set forth in the Project Information Section of this Agreement for each such deliverable that is
not timely submitted.
Section 13.2 Delay in Substantial Completion.
If the Contractor fails to achieve Substantial Completion of the Project by the Substantial
Completion Date, the Parties acknowledge and agree that the actual damage to the Department
for the delay will be impossible to determine, and in lieu thereof, the Contractor shall pay to
the Department, as fixed, agreed and liquidated delay damages in the amount set forth in the
Project Information Section of this Agreement per day for each calendar day of delay for failure
to meet the applicable Substantial Completion Date. The Contractor and the Department agree
that the liquidated damages set forth in this Article do not constitute, and shall not be deemed,
a penalty but represent a reasonable approximation of the damages to the Department associated
with a delay in the Project. These damages shall not apply if the delay is the result of force majeure
and the Contractor otherwise complies with the provisions set forth in the collective Standard
Contract Provisions.
Section 13.3 Early Completion.
In the event the Contractor achieves Substantial Completion of the Project prior to the
Substantial Completion Date, the Contractor shall maintain the completed Project, at its own
expense, until such time that the Department agrees to occupy and use the Project for its intended
use.
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Article 14 - MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS
Section 14.1 Ownership and Use of Documents.
The Drawings, Specifications and other documents prepared by the A/E and copies
thereof furnished to the Contractor, are for use solely with respect to this Project. They are
not to be used by the Contractor, subcontractors, sub- subcontractors or suppliers on other
projects, or for additions to this Project outside the scope of the Work, without the specific
written consent of the Department and the Architect/Engineer. The referenced Drawing,
Specifications and other documents shall become the property of the Department.
Section 14.2 Assignment.
The Department and Contractor respectively bind themselves, their partners,
members, joint venturers, constituent entities, successors, assigns and legal representative to
the other party hereto and to partners, members, joint venturers, constituent entities,
successors, assigns and legal representatives of such other party in respect to covenants,
agreements and obligations contained in the Agreement. Neither party to the Agreement shall
assign the Agreement or its rights and obligations under the Agreement, without written
consent of the other party. If either party attempts to make such an assignment without such
consent, that party shall nevertheless remain legally responsible for all obligations under the
Agreement.
Section 14.3 Buy American Act Provision.
The Contractor shall comply with the provisions of the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C.
§§ 8301–8305), including, but not limited to, the purchase of steel. To the extent that
the language in this section contradicts the language under Article 24 of The
Department’s Standard Contract Provisions for Construction Contracts (Exhibit I )
regarding compliance with the Buy American Act, the language in this section should
supersede.
14.3.1 In accordance with the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. §§ 8301 –8305), and
Executive Order 10582. December 17, 1954 (3 CFR, 1954-58 Comp., p. 230),
as amended by Executiv e Order 11051, September 27,1962 (3 CFR, l059—63
Comp., p. 635), the Contractor agrees that only domestic construction material
will be used by the Contractor, subcontractors, material men and suppliers in the
performance of the Agreement, except for non-domestic material listed in the
Agreement.
“Components” as used in this Section, means those articles, materials and
supplies incorporated directly into the end products.
“Domestic end product”, as used in this section, means, (1) an
unmanufactured end product mined or produced in the United States, or (2)
an end product manufactured in the United States, if the cost of its
components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States, exceeds
65 percent of the cost of all its components. For an end product that consists
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wholly or predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, the cost
of foreign iron and steel must constitute less than 5 percent of the cost of all
the components used in the end product.
Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind as the products shall
be treated as domestic. Scrap generated, collected, and prepared for
processing in the United States is considered domestic.
“End Products”, as used in this Section, means those articles, materials, and
supplies to be acquired for public use under this Contract.
The Contractor shall deliver only domestic end products, except those:
1. For use outside the United States;
2. That the District determines are not mined, produced, or
manufactured in the Unites States in sufficient and reasonably
available commercial quantities of a satisfactory quality;
3. For which the District determines that domestic preference would
be inconsistent with the public interest; or
4. For which the District determines the cost to be unreasonable.
14.3.2 Domestic Construction Material. “Construction material” means any
article, material or supply brought to the construction site for incorporation in
the building or work. An unmanufactured construction material is a
“domestic construction material” if it has been mined or produced in the
United States. A manufactured construction material is a “domestic
construction material” if it has been manufactured in the United States and if
the cost of its components which have been mined, produced, or
manufactured in the United States exceeds 65 percent of the cost of all its
components. “Component” means any article, material, or supply directly
incorporated in a construction material. If the construction material consists
wholly or predominantly of iron or steel, the iron or steel was produced in
the United States; or, f or construction material that consists wholly or
predominantly of iron or steel or a combination of both, a construction
material manufactured in the United States if the cost of foreign iron and
steel constitutes less than 5 percent of the cost of all the components used in
such construction material.
14.3.3 Domestic Component. A component shall be considered to have been
“mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States” regardless of its
source, in fact, if the article, material or supply in which it is incorporated
was manufactured in the United States and the component is of a class or kind
determined by the Government to be not mined, produced or manufactured
in the United States in sufficient and reasonably available commercial
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quantities and of a satisfactory quality.
14.3.4 Foreign Construction Material. “Foreign construction material” means a
construction material other than a domestic construction material.
Section 14.4 The Quick Payment Clause
14.4.1 Interest Penalties to Contractors
14.4.1.1 The District will pay interest penalties on amounts due to the Contractor
under the Quick Payment Act, D.C. Official Code §2-221.01 et seq., for the period
beginning on the day after the required payment date and ending on the date on which
payment of the amount is made. Interest shall be calculated at the rate of 1% per month.
No interest penalty shall be paid if payment for the completed delivery of the item of
property or service is made on or before the required payment date:
a. The date on which payment is due under the terms of the Contract;
b. Not later than 7 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date of
delivery of meat or meat food products;
c. Not later than 10 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after the date
of delivery of a perishable agricultural commodity; or
d. 30 calendar days, excluding legal holidays, after receipt of a proper
invoice for the amount of the payment due, if a specific date on which
payment is due is not established by contract;
14.4.1.2 Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid at the end of any
30- day period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt and thereafter
interest penalties shall accrue on the added amount.
14.4.1.3
No interest penalty shall be due to the Contractor if payment for the completed delivery of
goods or services is made on or after:
a. 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat food product;
b. 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
c. 15th day after any other required payment date in the case of any other item.
14.4.2 Payments to Subcontractors
14.4.2.1 The Contractor must take one of the following actions within seven (7) days of
receipt of any amount paid to the Contractor by the District for work performed by any
subcontractor under this contract:
a) Pay the subcontractor for the proportionate share of the total payment received
from the District that is attributable to the subcontractor for work performed under
the contract; or
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b) Notify the Contracting Officer and the subcontractor, in writing, of the Contractor’s
intention to withhold all or part of the subcontractor’s payment and state the reason
for the nonpayment.
14.4.2.2 The Contractor must pay any subcontractor or supplier interest penalties on
amounts due to the subcontractor or supplier beginning on the day after the
payment is due and ending on the date on which the payment is made. Interest shall
be calculated at the rate of 1.5% per month. No interest penalty shall be paid on the
following if payment for the completed delivery of the item of property or service is
made on or before:
14.4.2.3
a) the 3rd day after the required payment date for meat or a meat product;
b) the 5th day after the required payment date for an agricultural commodity; or
c) the 15th day after the required payment date for any other item.
Any amount of an interest penalty which remains unpaid by the Contractor at the end
of any 30-day period shall be added to the principal amount of the debt to the
subcontractor and thereafter interest penalties shall accrue on the added amount.
14.4.2.4 A dispute between the Contractor and subcontractor relating to the amounts
or entitlement of a subcontractor to a payment or a late payment interest penalty
under the Quick Payment Act does not constitute a dispute to which the District is
a party. The District of Columbia may not be interpleaded in any judicial or
administrative proceeding involving such a dispute.
14.4.3 Subcontractor Quick Payment Clause Flow-Down Requirements
14.4.3.1 The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this Contract a
provision requiring the subcontractor to include in its contract(s) with any lower-tier
subcontractor or supplier the payment and interest clauses required under paragraphs
(1) and (2) of D.C. Official Code §2-221.02(d).
The Contractor shall include in each subcontract under this Contract a provision requiring the
subcontractor to include in its contract with any lower-tier subcontractor or supplier the
payment and interest clauses required under paragraphs (1) and (2) of D.C. Official Code §2-
221.02(d).
14.4.4 Requirements for Change Order payments
14.4.4.1 The Department and the Contractor are prohibited from requiring a
prime contractor or a subcontractor to undertake any work that is determined to be
beyond the original scope of the prime contractor's or a subcontractor's contract or
subcontract, including work under a District-issued change order, when the additional
work increases the contract price beyond the not-to-exceed price or negotiated
maximum price of the underlying contract, unless the Contracting Officer:
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(i) Agrees with the prime contractor and, if applicable, the subcontractor on a price for the
additional work;
(ii) Obtains a certification from the Chief Financial Officer that there are sufficient funds
to compensate the prime contractor and, if applicable, the subcontractor for the additional
work;
(iii) Has made a written, binding commitment with the prime contractor to pay for the
additional work within 30 days after the prime contractor submits a proper invoice for the
additional work to the contracting officer; and
(iv) Gives written notice of the funding certification from the Chief Financial Officer to
the prime contractor;
14.4.4.2 The Contractor is required to include in its subcontracts a
clause that requires the prime contractor to:
(i) Within 5 business days of receipt of the notice required under subparagraph (A)(iv) of
this paragraph, provide the subcontractor with notice of the approved amount to be
paid to the subcontractor based on the portion of the additional work to be completed
by the subcontractor;
(ii) Pay the subcontractor any undisputed amount to which the subcontractor is entitled
for any additional work within 10 days of receipt of payment for the additional work
from the District; and
(iii) If the prime contractor withholds payment from a subcontractor, notify the
subcontractor in writing and state the reason why payment is being withheld and
provide a copy of the notice to the contracting officer; and
14.4.4.3 The Department, Contractor, prime contractor, or a subcontractor are
prohibited from declaring another party to the contract to be in default or assessing,
claiming, or pursuing damages for delays in the completion of the construction due
to the inability of the parties to agree on a price for the additional work.
14.4.4.4 Authorized Changes by the Contracting Officer
a. The CO is the only person authorized to approve changes in any of the requirements
of this Contract.
b. The Contractor shall not comply with any order, directive, or request that changes or
modifies the requirements of this Contract unless issued in writing and signed by the
CO.
c. In the event the Contractor effects any change at the instruction or request of any person
other than the CO, the change will be considered to have been made without authority
and no adjustment will be made in the Contract price to cover any cost increase incurred
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as a result thereof.
Section 14.5 Contract Work Hours And Safety Standards Act Provision. The
Contractor agrees that the applicable work performed under this Agreement shall be subject
to the Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act (40 U.S.C. §§ 327-333).
Section 14.6 False Claims Act.
The Contractor shall be governed by all laws and regulations prohibiting false or fraudulent
statements and claims made to DC government, including the prescriptions set forth in the
DC Official Code §22-2514 and §§2-381.01 et seq. In the event that it is discovered that the
Contractor has made a false, fraudulent or unsupported statement or claim to the Department,
the Department may terminate this Agreement without liability.
Section 14.7 Interpretation of Contract and Order of Precedence. All of the
documents comprising the Agreement should be read as complementary, so that what is called
for by one is called for by all. Ambiguities shall be construed in favor of a broader scope of
work for the Contractor, as the intent of the Agreement is, with specific identified exceptions,
to require the Contractor to assume entire responsibility for construction of the Project. If
there is any inconsistency among the documents comprising the Agreement, the order of
precedence among them is as follows, with the first listed document having the highest
priority:
(1) This Agreement and its Modifications, Change Orders, Change Directives and any
Exhibits thereto;
(2) The Department’s collective Standard Contract Provisions, as amended, and any
missing term in this Agreement shall be addressed in accordance with the collective
Standard Contract Provisions; and
(3) The Construction Documents as approved by the Department.
Section 14.8 Independent Contractor. The Contractor and the Contractor’s employees: (1)
shall perform the services specified herein as independent contractors, not as employees or
agent of the District, or joint venture or partner with the District; (2) shall be responsible for
their own management and administration of the work required and bear sole responsibility
for complying with any and all technical, schedule, financial requirements or constraints
attendant to the performance of this Agreement; (3) shall be free from supervision or control
by any government employee with respect to the manner or method of performance of the
service specified; but (4) shall, pursuant to the government’s right and obligation to inspect,
accept or reject work, comply with such general direction of the CO, or the duly authorized
representative of the CO as i s necessary to ensure accomplishment of the Agreement
objectives. The Contractor shall have exclusive authority to manage, direct, and control the
work, and shall be responsible for all means, methods, techniques, sequences, and procedures,
as well as for Project safety. In carrying out all its obligations under the Agreement, the
Contractor shall act as an independent contractor and not as an employee or agent of the
Department, nor as a joint venture or partner of the Department.
Section 14.9 No Third-Party Beneficiary Rights. Nothing in this Agreement shall be
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construed as creating third-party beneficiary rights in any person or entity, except as
otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement.
Section 14.10 Media Releases. Neither the Contractor, its employees, agents or
Subcontractors or material suppliers shall make any press release or similar media release
related to the Project unless such press release have been discussed with the Department
prior to its issuance.
Section 14.11 Construction. This Agreement shall be construed fairly as to all Parties and
not in favor of or against any party, regardless of which party prepared the Agreement.
Section 14.12 Notices. All notices or communications required or permitted under the
Agreement shall be in writing and shall be hand delivered or sent by telecopier or by
recognized overnight carrier to the intended recipient at the address stated below, or to such
other address as the recipient may have designated in writing. Any such notice or
communication shall be deemed delivered as follows: if hand delivered, on the day so
delivered, if sent by telecopier, on confirmation of successful transmission, and if sent by
recognized overnight carrier, the next business day.
If to the Department:
Eric Njonjo
Acting Chief Procurement Officer
Department of General Services
3924 Minnesota Ave, NE, 5th Floor
Washington, DC 20019
If to the Contractor:
Gabe Oliver
Vice President
GCS, Inc. dba GCS SIGAL
1140 3rd Street NE, Suite 320
Washington DC 20002
This Section shall be read as imposing minimum requirements for distribution of
required contractual notices, and not as displacing distribution requirements with
respect to design documents, construction submittals, periodic reports, and other
documents.
Section 14.13 Reserved.
Section 14.14 Survival. All agreements warranties, and representations of the Contractor
contained in the Agreement or in any certificate or document furnished pursuant to the
Agreement shall survive termination or expiration of the Agreement.
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Section 14.15 No Waiver. If the Department waives any power, right, or remedy arising from
the Agreement or any applicable law, the waiver shall not be deemed to be a waiver of the
power, right, or remedy on the later recurrence of any similar events. No act, delay, or course
of conduct by the Department shall be deemed to constitute the Department's waiver, which
may be effected only by an express written waiver signed by the Department.
Section 14.16 Remedies Cumulative. Unless specifically provided to the contrary in the
Agreement, all remedies set forth in the Agreement are cumulative and not exclusive of any
other remedy the Department may have, including, without limitation, at law or in equity.
The Department's rights and remedies will be exercised at its sole discretion, and shall
not be regarded as conferring any obligation on the Department's to exercise those rights or
remedies for the benefit of the Contractor or any other person or entity.
Section 14.17 Headings/Captions. The headings or captions used in this Agreement or its
table of contents are for convenience only and shall not be used in interpreting the Agreement.
Section 14.18 Entire Agreement; Modification. The Agreement supersedes all
contemporaneous or prior negotiations, representations, course of dealing, or agreements,
either written or oral. No modifications to the Agreement shall be effective against the
Department unless made in writing signed by both the Department and the Contractor,
unless otherwise expressly provided to the contrary in the Agreement. Notwithstanding the
foregoing, nothing herein shall be construed to limit the Department’s ability to unilaterally
modify the Agreement.
Section 14.19 Severability. In the event any one or more of the provisions contained in this
Agreement shall for any reason be held to be invalid, illegal or unenforceable in any respect,
such invalidity, illegality or unenforceability shall not affect any other provision of this
Agreement, and in lieu of each such invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision, there shall
be added automatically as a part of this Agreement a provision as similar in terms to such
invalid, illegal or unenforceable provision as may be possible and be valid, legal and
enforceable; each part of this Agreement is intended to be severable.
Section 14.20 Anti-Deficiency Acts. The obligations and responsibilities of the Department
under the terms of the Agreement, or any subsequent agreement entered into pursuant to this
Agreement or referenced herein (to which the Department is a party), are and shall remain
subject to the provisions of : (i) the federal Anti -Deficiency Act, 31 U.S.C. §§ 1341, 1342,
1349-1351, 1511-1519 (2004) (the “Federal ADA”), and D.C. Official Code §§ 1 -206.03(e)
and 47-105 (2001); (ii) the District of Columbia Anti -Deficiency Act, D.C. Official Code §§
47-355.01 – 355.08 (2004 Supp.)(the “ D.C. ADA” and (i) and (ii) collectively, as amended
from time to time, the “ Anti- Deficiency Acts ”); and (iii) Section 446 of the District of
Columbia Home Rule Act, D.C. Official Code § 1 -204.46 (2001). Pursuant to the Anti -
Deficiency Acts, nothing in this Agreement shall create an obligation of the Department in
anticipation of an appropriation by Congress for such purpose, and the Department’s legal
liability for payments and oth er charges under this Agreement shall not arise or obtain in
advance of the lawful availability of appropriated funds for the applicable fiscal year as
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approved by Congress. IN ACCORDANCE WITH § 446 OF THE HOME RULE ACT,
D.C. CODE § 1-204.46, NO DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA OFFICIAL IS AUTHORIZED
TO OBLIGATE OR EXPEND ANY AMOUNT UNDER THE AGREEMENT OR
CONTRACT DOCUMENTS UNLESS SUCH AMOUNT HAS BEEN APPROVED, IS
LAWFULLY AVAILABLE AND APPROPRIATED BY ACT OF CONGRESS
14.20.1 The Department agrees to exercise all lawful authority available to it to satisfy
the financial obligations of the Department that may arise under this Agreement. During the
term of this Agreement, the Mayor of the District of Columbia or other appropriate official
shall, for each fiscal period, include in the budget application submitted to the Council of the
District of Columbia the amount necessary to fund the Department’s known potential financial
obligations under this Agreement for such fiscal period. In the event that a request for such
appropriations is excluded from the budget approved by the Council and submitted to Congress
by the President for the applicable fiscal year or if no appropriation is made by Congress to
pay any amounts due und er this Agreement for any period after the fiscal year for which
appropriations have been made, and in the event appropriated funds for such purposes are not
otherwise lawfully available, the Department will not be liable to make any payment under
this Agreement upon the expiration of any then -existing appropriation, the Department shall
promptly notify the Contractor and this Agreement shall immediately terminate upon the
expiration of any then-existing appropriation.
14.20.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing, no officer, employee, director, member or
other natural person or agent of the District or Department shall have any personal liability in
connection with the breach of the provisions of this Section or in the event of non-payment by
the Department under this Agreement.
14.20.3 This Agreement shall not constitute an indebtedness of the District and/or the
Department nor shall it constitute an obligation for which the Department is obligated to levy
or pledge any form of taxation or for which the District has levied or pledged any form of
taxation. No District of Columbia Official or employee is authorized to obligate or expend any
amount under this Agreement unless such amount has been appropriated by Act of Congress
and is lawfully available.
Section 14.21 Time. Time, if stated in a number of days, will be calendar days and thus
include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, unless otherwise stated herein.
Section 14.22 Davis-Bacon Act Wage Determination and 29 CFR 5.5 Davis Bacon
Provision.
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The Davis-Bacon Act (40 U.S.C.A. §§ 3141-3148) and 29 CFR 5.5 Davis Bacon Provision are
applicable to this Project. As such, the Contractor and its trade subcontractors shall comply
with the wage and reporting requirements imposed by that Act Exhibit F1 and Exhibit F2. At
such time as the C ontractor is preparing its GMP, the Contractor shall include the current
Davis-Bacon wage rates in its GMP.
Section 14.23 Living Wage Act . The Living Wage Act is applicable to this Contract. As
such, the Contractor and its subcontractors shall comply with the wage and reporting
requirements imposed by that Act Exhibit R.
Section 14.24 Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (“ADA”). During the
performance of this Contract, the Contractor and any of its Subcontractors shall comply with
the ADA. The ADA makes it unlawful to discriminate in employment against a qualified
individual with a disability. See 42 U.S.C. §12101 et seq.
Section 14.25 Contracts in Excess of One Million Dollars . Any contract in excess
of $l,000,000 shall not be binding or give rise to any claim or demand against the District until
approved by the Council of the District of Columbia and signed by the Contracting Officer.
Section 14.26 Gratuities Not to Benefit Provisions.
If it is found, after notice and hearing, by the Department that gratuities (in the form of
entertainment, gifts, payment, offers of employment, or otherwise) were offered or given by
the Contractor, or any agent or representative of the Contractor, to any official, employee or
agent of the Department or the District with a view toward securing the Agreement or any
other contract or securing favorable treatment with respect to the awarding or amending, or
the making of any determinations with respec t to the performance of the Agreement, the
Department may, by written notice to the Contractor, terminate the right of the Contractor to
proceed under the Agreement and may pursue such other rights and remedies provided by law
and under the Agreement.
14.26.1 In the event the Agreement is terminated as provided in Article 16 of this
Agreement, the Department shall be entitled:
a. to pursue the same remedies against the Contractor as it could pursue in the event of
a breach of the Agreement by the Contractor; and
b. as a penalty in addition to any other damages to which it may be entitled by law, to
exemplary damages in an amount (as determined by the Department) which shall be not less
than ten times the costs incurred by the Contractor in providing any such gratuities.
Section 14.2 6.2 No member of, nor delegate to Congress, Mayor or City Council
Member, nor the Department nor employee of the District or employee of the Department shall
be admitted to any share or part of the Agreement or to any benefit that may arise therefrom,
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and all agreements entered into by the CO of the Department in which he or she be personally
interested as well as all agreements made by the Department in which the Mayor or City
Council Member or employee of the District shall be personally interested sh all be void and
no payments shall be made on any such contracts by the Department; but this provision shall
not be construed or extend to the agreement if the share of or benefit to the member of, or
delegate to Congress, Mayor or City Council Member, or e mployee of the District is de
minimis.
Section 14.2 7 Ethical Standards for the Department's Employees And Former
Employees. The Department expects the Contractor to observe the highest ethical standards
and to comply with all applicable laws, rules, and regulations governing ethical conduct or
conflicts of interest. Neither the Contractor, nor any person associated with the Contractor,
shall provide (or seek reimbursement for) any gift, gratuity, favor, entertainment, loan, or other
thing of value to any employee of the District or the Department not in conformity with
applicable law, rules or regulations. The Contractor shall not engage the services of any person
or persons in the employment of the Department or the District for any work required,
contemplated, or performed under the Agreement. The Contractor may not assign to any
former employee or District employee or agent who has joined the Contractor’s firm any
matter on which the former employee, while employed by the Department, had material or
substantial involvement in the matter. The Contractor may request a waiver to permit the
assignment of such matters to former personnel on a case-by-case basis. The Contractor shall
include in every subcontract a provision substantially similar to this section so that such
provisions shall be binding upon each Contractor or vendor.
Section 14.28 Non-Discrimination in Employment Provisions.
14.28.1 District of Columbia Human Rights Act
a. The Contractor shall not discriminate in any manner against any employee or applicant
for employment that would constitute a violation of the District of Columbia Human Rights
Act, effective December 13, 1977, as amended (D.C. Law 2 -38; D.C. Official Code § 2 -
1401.01 et seq.) (“Act”, as used in this clause). The Contractor shall include a similar clause
in all subcontracts, except subcontracts for standard commercial supplies or raw materials. In
addition, the Contractor agrees, and any subcontractor sha ll agree, to post in conspicuous
places, available to employees and applicants for employment, a notice setting forth the
provisions of this non-discrimination clause as provided in section 251 of the Act.
b. Pursuant to Mayor’s Order 85 -85, (6/10/85), Mayor’s Order 2002 -175 (10/23/02),
Mayor’s Order 2011-155 (9/9/11) and the rules of the Office of Human Rights, Chapter 11 of
Title 4 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations, the following clauses apply to the Contract:
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1. The Contractor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant for
employment because of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal
appearance, sexual orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or
physical handicap.
2. The Contractor agrees to take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are
employed, and that employees are treated during employment, without regard to their race,
color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual
orientation, family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, or physical handicap.
The affirmative action shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
i. Employment, upgrading, or transfer;
ii. Recruitment or recruitment advertising;
iii. Demotion, layoff, or termination;
iv. Rates of pay, or other forms of compensation; and
v. Selection for training and apprenticeship.
3. Unless otherwise permitted by law and directed by the Department, the
Contractor agrees to post in conspicuous places, available to employees and applicants for
employment, notices to be provided by the Department setting forth the provisions paragraphs
1 and 2 of Section 1 4.28.1(b) of this Agreement, concerning non -discrimination and
affirmative action.
4. The Contractor shall, in all solicitations or advertisements for employees placed
by or on behalf of the Contractor, state that all qualified applicants will receive consideration
for employment pursuant to the non-discrimination requirements set forth in Section 14.28.3.
5. The Contractor agrees to send to each labor union or representative of workers
with which it has a collective bargaining agreement, or other contract or understanding, a
notice to be provided by the Department, advising each labor union or workers' representative
of the Contractor’s commitments under this Section 14.28.1, and shall post copies of the notice
in conspicuous places available to employees and applicants for employment.
6. The Contractor agrees to permit access by the Department to all books, records
and accounts pertaining to its employment practices for purposes of investigation to ascertain
compliance with this Section 14.2 8.1, and to require under terms of any Subcontractor
agreement each Subcontractor to permit access of the Subcontractors, books, records, and
accounts for such purposes.
7. The Contractor shall include in every subcontract this Section 14.28.1 so that
such provisions shall be binding upon each subcontractor or vendor.
8. The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any subcontract as the CO
may direct as a means of enforcing these provisions, including sanctions for noncompliance;
provided, however, that in the event the Contractor becomes involved in, or is threatened with,
litigation with a Subcontractor or vendor as a result of such direction by the Department, the
Contractor may request the District to enter into such litigation to protect the interest of the
District.
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Section 14.28.2 Pregnant Workers Fairness
a. The Contractor shall comply with the Protecting Pregnant Workers Fairness
Act of 2016, D.C. Official Code § 32-1231.01 et seq. (PPWF Act).
b. The Contractor shall not:
1. Refuse to make reasonable accommodations to the known limitations related
to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding for an employee, unless
the Contractor can demonstrate that the accommodation would impose an undue hardship;
2. Take an adverse action against an employee who requests or uses a reasonable
accommodation in regard to the employee's conditions or privileges of employment, including
failing to reinstate the employee when the need for reasonable accommodations ceases to the
employee's original job or to an equivalent position with equivalent:
i. Pay;
ii. Accumulated seniority and retirement;
iii. Benefits; and
iv. Other applicable service credits;
3. Deny employment opportunities to an employee, or a job applicant, if the denial
is based on the need of the employer to make reasonable accommodations to the known
limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or breastfeeding;
4. Require an employee affected by pregnancy, childbirth, related medical
conditions, or breastfeeding to accept an accommodation that the employee chooses not to
accept if the employee does not have a known limitation related to pregnancy, childbirth,
related medical conditions, or breastfeeding or the accommodation is not necessary for the
employee to perform her duties;
5. Require an employee to take leave if a reasonable accommodation can be
provided; or
6. Take adverse action against an employee who has been absent from work as a
result of a pregnancy-related condition, including a pre-birth complication.
c. The Contractor shall post and maintain in a conspicuous place a notice of rights in
both English and Spanish and provide written notice of an employee's right to a needed
reasonable accommodation related to pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions, or
breastfeeding pursuant to the PPWF Act to:
1. New employees at the commencement of employment;
2. Existing employees; and
3. An employee who notifies the employer of her pregnancy, or other condition
covered by the PPWF Act, within 10 days of the notification.
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d. The Contractor shall provide an accurate written translation of the notice of rights to
any non-English or non-Spanish speaking employee.
e. Violations of the PPWF Act shall be subject to civil penalties as described in the
PPWF Act.
14.28.3 UNEMPLOYED ANTI-DISCRIMINATION
a. The Contractor shall comply with the Unemployed Anti-Discrimination Act of 2012,
D.C. Official Code § 32 -1361 et seq. (“Anti- Discrimination Act”).
b. The Contractor shall not:
1. Fail or refuse to consider for employment, or fail or refuse to hire, an individual as an
employee because of the individual's status as unemployed; or
2. Publish, in print, on the Internet, or in any other medium, an advertisement or
announcement for any vacancy in a job for employment that includes:
i. Any provision stating or indicating that an individual's status as unemployed
disqualifies the individual for the job; or
ii. Any provision stating or indicating that an employment agency will not consider or
hire an individual for employment based on that individual's status as unemployed.
c. Violations of the Unemployed Anti -Discrimination Act shall be subject to civil
penalties as described in the Anti- Discrimination Act.
Section 14.29 ASSIGNMENT OF CONTRACT PAYMENTS
a. Subject to this Section 14.29, in accordance with Title 27 DCMR Section 3250, the
Contractor may assign due or to become due as a result of the performance of this Contractor
to a bank, trust company, or other financing institution funds.
b. Any assignment shall cover all unpaid amounts payable under this Agreement
and shall not be made to more than one party.
c. Notwithstanding an assignment of Contract payments, the Contractor, not the assignee,
is required to prepare invoices. Where such an assignment has been made, the original copy
of the invoice must refer to the assignment and must show that payment of the invoice is to be
made directly to the assignee as follows:
“Pursuant to the instrument of assignment dated ___________, make payment of this
invoice to (name and address of assignee).”
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Section 14.30 FREEDOM OF INFORMATION ACT (“FOIA”)
The District of Columbia Freedom of Information Act, at D.C. Official Code § 2 -532 (a-3),
requires the District to make available for inspection and copying any record produced or
collected pursuant to a District contract with a private contractor to perform a public function,
to the same extent as if the record were maintained by the agency on whose behalf the contract
is made. If the Contractor receives a request for such information, the Contractor shall
immediately send the request to the PM designated in Section 2.6 of this Agreement who will
provide the request to the FOIA Officer for the agency with programmatic responsibility in
accordance with the D.C. Freedom of Information Act. If the agency with programmatic
responsibility receives a request for a record maint ained by the Contractor pursuant to the
Contract, the PM will forward a copy to the Contractor. In either event, the Contractor is
required by law to provide all responsive records to the PM within the timeframe designated
by the PM. The FOIA Officer for the agency with programmatic responsibility will determine
the releasability of the records. The District will reimburse the Contractor for the costs of
searching and copying the records in accordance with D.C. Official Code §2-532 and Chapter
4 of Title 1 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations.
Section 14.32 CAMPAIGN FINANCE REFORM ACT
Prior to the execution of this Contract, the Contractor shall complete and submit to the
Department a completed Campaign Finance Reform Act Self-Certification Form, Exhibit
S, pursuant to D.C. Official Code § 1-1161.01.
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Article 15 - TERMINATION OR SUSPENSION
Section 15.1 All terminations or suspensions arising out of or under this Agreement shall
be in accordance with the terms of the Standard Contract Provisions.
Section 15.2 Failure to Agree Upon GMP. The Department shall have the right to
terminate this Agreement in the event that the Department and the Contractor are unable
to agree upon a GMP for the Project and the Department shall have the right, but not the
obligation, to assume any of the Contractor’s trade subcontracts upon such terms and
conditions as requested by the Department. The Department’s decision to terminate under
this Section shall be made in the Department’s sole and absolute judgment and shall not be
subject to review by any reviewing body, including, but not limited to, arbitrators appointed
under this Agreement or any court of competent jurisdiction.
Section 15.3 Termination for Default. The Department may terminate the Agreement for
default if the Contractor fails to perform any of its duties or obligations under the
Agreement. In particular, but without limitation, the Department may terminate the
Agreement if:
1. The Contractor fails to perform the Work diligently, in accordance with the
Project Schedule or to make such progress in the Work as the Department
reasonably believes is necessary to complete the Project within the time
required by the Agreement; or
2. The Contractor fails to perform the Work in a good and workmanlike manner
or to correct defects in the Work promptly upon notice by the Department;
or
4. The Department reasonably determines that the Contractor has abandoned
the Work, or has failed to pay laborers, mechanics, materialmen,
Subcontractors or suppliers when payment is due; or
5. The Contractor becomes insolvent, makes an assignment for the benefit of
creditors, files a voluntary petition under any chapter of the Bankruptcy Code
or has an involuntary petition filed against it under any chapter of the
Bankruptcy Code, or the Contractor has a receiver appointed, or files for
dissolution or otherwise is dissolved; or
6. The Contractor fails to pay its debts in a timely manner or becomes
insolvent, the Department reasonably determines that the Contractor does
not have the financial ability to carry out its obligations under the Agreement
and the Contractor fails to give the Department prompt and reasonable
assurances of its ability to perform.
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7. In the event the Contractor fails to meet the Substantial Completion Date
for more than thirty (30) days, the Contractor consents to a Termination
for Default.
15.3.1 The Department shall provide the Contractor with written notice of its intent to
terminate the Agreement, under this Section.
15.3.2 If the Department terminates the Agreement for default, the Department will
have the right to take over the Work, to accept assignment of some or all Subcontracts
or agreements with material suppliers, to take possession of the Project, to take and
use all tools, equipment and supplies then being used in connection with the Work, and
to finish the Project by whatever method it deems expedient, including accepting
assignment of all outstanding Subcontracts and Supply Agreements.
Section 15.4 Termination for Convenience. The Department may terminate the Contract
in whole or specified part, for its convenience, for any reason. The notice of termination
shall state the effective date of termination, the extent of the termination, and any specific
instructions. The termination for convenience that arises out of or under this Agreement
shall be in accordance with the terms of the Standard Contract Provisions.
Section 15.5 Continued Responsibility After Termination. If the Contractor is terminated,
for default, for Convenience or otherwise, the Contractor shall remain responsible for defects
or non-conformities in all Work performed under the Agreement to the date of the termination.
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Article 16 - OTHER CONDITIONS AND SERVICES
This Agreement and the rights and obligations of the Department and Contractor herein are
subject to the approval of the Council for the District of Columbia.
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Article 17 – CHANGES IN THE WORK
Section 17.1 Changes Authorized. In accordance with the Standard Contract Provisions,
the Department may, without invalidating the Agreement, and without notice to or
approval of any surety, order changes in the Work, including additions, deletions or
modifications. Any such change must be conveyed by the Department to the Contractor
via written Change Directive or Change Order.
Section 17.2 Executed Change Directive/Contract Modification/Change Order
Required. Only a written Change Directive, Contract Modification or change order,
executed by the Department’s contracting officer as indicted in Exhibit H , may make
changes to the Agreement. In particular, but without limitation, a written Change Directive
or Change Order executed by the Department’s Contracting Officer is the only means by
which changes may be made to the Substantial or Final Completion Dates, the Preconstruction
Fee, the Construction Management Fee, or the Guaranteed Maximum Price.
Section 17.3 Department-Initiated Changes
1. If the Department wishes to make a change in the Work or to accelerate the
Work, it will execute and issue to the Contractor a written Change Directive,
either directing the Contractor to proceed at once with the changed Work
or directing it to not to proceed, but to inform the Department, in writing, of
the amount, if any, by which the Contractor believes that Substantial or Final
Completion Dates and/or the Guaranteed Maximum Price should be
adjusted to take the Change Order or Change Directive into account.
2. Within ten (10) days of receiving a Change Directive, the Contractor shall
provide the Department with a written statement of all changes in the
Agreement, including, without limitation, any changes to the Substantial or
Final Completion Dates or the Guaranteed Maximum Price to which it
believes it is entitled as a result of the Change Directive. If additional
time is sought, a schedule analysis supporting the requested extension
should be included. The schedule analysis should include a written narrative
explanation. If a change in the Guaranteed Maximum Price is sought (or if
the Department has requested a deduct change), the statement should include
a breakdown, by line item, of the estimated cost changes attributable to the
proposed change. The Department may request, and the Contractor shall
provide, further cost breakdowns, clarifications, documentation or back-up
if the Department reasonably believes such additional information is needed
to understand and evaluate the request. The additional information required
may include cost and pricing data in accordance with the Department’s
regulations. Any requested adjustment to the Guaranteed Maximum Price
shall be limited to increased Cost of the Work due to the Change Directive.
The Contractor is not entitled to any markup on any kind of Change Orders
except as authorized in Section 17.8, and if so authorized, any mark-up
shall be in accordance with Section 17.11.
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3. If the Department has not yet directed the Contractor to proceed with the
change described by a Change Directive, the Department may rescind it. If the
Department wishes to proceed, or has already directed the Contractor to
proceed, the Contractor shall immediately proceed with the changed Work
and, the Department and the Contractor shall use their good faith best efforts
to reach an agreement upon the modifications to the Substantial or Final
Completion Dates, and/or the Guaranteed Maximum Price that are justified
by the Change Directive. If the Department and the Contractor reach
agreement, the agreement shall be set forth in a Change Order and the
Contractor shall also execute it, at which point it will become binding on
both Parties.
4. If the Parties fail to reach an agreement within sixty (60) days after the
Department receives the Contractor’s detailed statement pursuant to Section
17.3.2, and such other documentation as the Department may request, the
Contractor may assert a claim in accordance with the Agreement. In such a
case, and subject to adjustment via the claims and disputes process, the
Department shall unilaterally grant the Contractor such adjustments, if any, to
the Substantial or Final Completion Dates, the Guaranteed Maximum
Price, and/or the Preconstruction or Construction Management Fee as the
Department has judged to be appropriate.
Section 17.4 Notice of Change Event. The Contractor must give the Department written
notice of any Change Event within ten (10) calendar days of the date on which the
Contractor knew, or reasonably should have known, of the Change Event. To the extent
available, the notice must state the nature of the Change Event and describe, generally,
all changes in the Agreement to which the Contractor believes it is entitled. Such notice
is an express condition precedent to any claim or request for adjustment to the Substantial
or Final Completion Dates, or the Guaranteed Maximum Price arising from the Change
Event and, if the notice is not given within the required time, the Contractor will have waived
the right to any adjustment to the Substantial or Final Completion Dates, or the Guaranteed
Maximum Price arising from the Change Event.
Section 17.5 Detailed Change Request. Within twenty (20) days after giving notice of a
Change Event, the Contractor shall submit a written Change Request to the Department
describing, in reasonable detail, all adjustments it seeks to the Substantial or Final
Completion Dates or the Guaranteed Maximum Price as a result of the Change Event.
The Change Request shall include the same information as described in Section 17.3 with
respect to any Agreement changes the Contractor seeks due to the Change Event, and
the amount of any requested adjustment to the Guaranteed Maximum Price shall be
limited in accordance with that Section 17.3.
Section 17.6 Changes to GMP. Subject to the condition precedent that the Contractor
have complied with the notice and documentation provisions of this Article, and subject
to the limitations stated in this Agreement, the Contractor is entitled to an adjustment to
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the Guaranteed Maximum Price in the following cases:
1. If the Department issues a Change Directive or Change Order that directs the
Contractor to proceed with work which is beyond the scope of work included
within this Agreement; or
2. The Contractor encounters Differing Site Conditions or Hazardous Materials
not identified in the Preconstruction Phase.
Section 17.7 Deductive Change Orders. The Department reserves the right to
issue deductive Change Orders (reducing the Guaranteed Maximum Price or modifying the
Substantial or Final Completion Dates to an earlier date) when changes are effected, by
Change Directive or otherwise, which will decrease the cost of completing the Work or the
time within which it can be completed.
Section 17.8 No Adjustments to Fee. The Contractor understands and agrees that the
Preconstruction Fee and Construction Management Fee shall not be increased or decreased
as a result of any Change Orders or Change Directive. In furtherance of this understanding,
the Contractor agrees that it shall not be entitled to an increase in the Preconstruction Fee
or the Construction Management Fee by virtue of changes authorized by the Department
unless such changes fall outside the general scope of work contemplated by this
Agreement. The term general scope of work shall mean full range of services required to
demolish the existing building and construct a new recreational facility to meet the
Department’s programmatic requirements. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing,
it is understood and agreed that the Contractor shall not be entitled to any additional fees
unless: (i) the Department makes additions to the scope provided for in this Agreement that
cause the GMP, either individually or in the aggregate, to increase by more than ten percent
(10%); or (ii) the Department makes additions to the scope provided for herein which (other
than for punchlist or warranty work) require the Contractor’s services for the Project to
extend beyond Final Completion Date.
Section 17.9 Executed Change Orders Final. The Contractor agrees that any Change
Order executed by the Department and Contractor constitutes its full and final adjustment for
all costs, delays, disruptions, inefficiencies, accelerations, schedule impacts, or other
consequences arising from the change in question, whether a Change Directive, or a
Change Event, or from any claimed cumulative effect of changes made to the date of the
Change Order, and that no further adjustments in compensation or time shall be sought
or made with respect to the Change Directive or the Change Event giving rise to the Change
Order. Although the Parties anticipate that most Change Orders will not require an
adjustment to the Cost of General Conditions, if the Work described in a Change Order
requires an increase or decrease in the Lump Sum General Conditions Cost (i.e. because
such a Change requires additional field staff or other equipment that would be classified as
General Conditions Costs), the Change Order shall contain an increase to the Lump Sum
General Conditions Cost adjusting such amount. The cost of processing a Change Order
shall not be considered an event that will require an increase in the Lump Sum General
Conditions Cost.
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Section 17.10 Failure to Agree. If the Contractor claims entitlement to a change in the
Agreement, and the Department does not agree that any action or event has occurred
to justify any change in time or compensation, or if the Parties fail to agree upon the
appropriate amount of the adjustment in time or compensation, the Department will
unilaterally make such changes, if any, to the Agreement, as it determines are appropriate
pursuant to the Agreement. The Contractor shall proceed with the Work and the
Department's directives, without interruption or delay, and shall make a claim as provided in
Article 19 herein. Failure to proceed due to a dispute over a change request shall constitute a
material breach of the Contract and entitle the Department to all available remedies for such
breach, including, without limitation, termination for default.
Section 17.11 Mark-Up on Trade Work. The maximum mark up for Change
Order work shall be as follows:
1. For Work performed by a Subcontractor with its own forces, the
Subcontractor shall be entitled to a mark-up of not more than five percent
(5%) (Covering home office overhead, the cost of insurance and bonds, field
supervision, general conditions and profit) on the Direct Costs of the Work.
For Work that the Department permits the Contractor to self-perform, the
Contractor shall also be entitled to a mark-up of not more than five
percent (5%) of the Direct Cost of the Work. With regard to any such Work
that is self- performed by the Contractor, the markup contemplated in this
Section 17.11.1 shall be the Contractor’s exclusive compensation and it shall
not be entitled to the markup contemplated in Section 17.11.3;
2. Intervening tier Subcontractors shall be entitled to a mark-up of two percent
(2%) (Covering home office overhead, the cost of insurance and bonds,
field supervision, general conditions and profit) on Work Performed by
lower-tier Subcontractors;
3. To the extent permitted by Section 17.8, the Contractor shall be entitled to an
increase in its Construction Management Fee at a rate of 2% on work
performed by Subcontractors. Such markup shall cover the same cost
elements that were included in the Construction Management Fee; In no event
shall the maximum mark-up on the Direct Cost of the Work exceed fifteen
percent (5%). Direct Cost of the Work shall mean labor, material and other
costs reasonably and necessarily incurred in the proper performance of the
Work as approved by the Department and shall include, but not be limited
to: (Direct Cost of the Work does not, however, include home office
overhead, field supervision, general conditions or profit of either the
Subcontractor or the Contractor. No personnel above the level of a working
foreman shall be considered a Direct Cost of the Work).
• Labor. Payment will be made for direct labor cost plus indirect labor cost
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such as insurance, taxes, fringe benefits and welfare provided
such costs are considered reasonable. Indirect costs shall be
itemized and verified by receipted invoices. If verification is not
possible, up to five percent (5%) of direct labor costs may be
allowed.
• Rented Equipment. Payment for required equipment rented from an
outside company that is neither an affiliate of, nor a subsidiary
of, the Contractor will be based on receipted invoices which shall
not exceed rates given in the current edition of the Rental Rate
Blue Book for Construction Equipment. If actual rental rates
exceed manual rates, written justification shall be furnished to
the Contracting Officer for consideration. No additional
allowance will be made for overhead and profit. The Contractor
shall submit written certification to the Contracting Officer that
any required rented equipment is neither owned by nor rented
from the Contractor or an affiliate of or subsidiary of the
Contractor.
• Contractor’s Equipment. Payment for required equipment owned by the
Construction Management or an affiliate of the Contractor will be
based solely on an hourly rate derived by dividing the current
appropriate monthly rate by 176 hours. No payment will be made
under any circumstances for repair costs, freight and transportation
charges, fuel, lubricants, insurance, any other costs and expenses,
or overhead and profit. Payment for such equipment made idle by
delays attributable to the Government will be based on one-half
the derived hourly rate under this subsection.
• Materials. Incorporated and unincorporated materials as permitted under
Sections 9.1.2 (b) and 9.1.2 (c).
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Article 18 – BONDS
Section 18.1. Performance Bond and Payment Bond. The Contractor shall, before
commencing the Construction Phase, provide to the Department payment and performance
bonds, each with a penal sum equal to the full value of the Agreement. The Contractor will be
required to post an updated payment and performance bonds to reflect t he GMP Amendment
amount.. In addition to the delivery of the performance and payment bonds, the Contractor must
deliver to the Contracting Officer a copy of the executed Agreement of indemnity under which
the bonds were issued. Such bond shall remain in full force and effect until Final Completion
is achieved and the Department shall be able to draw upon such bond regardless of the amount
paid by the Department to the Contractor, even if such amount exceeds the penal value of such
bond. Unless otherwise directed by the Department, the Contractor shall require all
Subcontractors whose Subcontract prices exceed One Hundred Thousand Dollars ($100,000) to
provide payment and performance bonds, with a penal sum equal to one hundred percent (100%)
of the subcontract price. Further, the Contractor must deliver to the Contracting Officer copies
of its subcontractor’s Agreements of Indemnity. All bonds must be in a form acceptable to
the Department, its lenders or bond trustee, and issued by a surety authorized to do business in
the District of Columbia and bonding company listed on the United States Department of
Treasury’s Listing of Approved Sureties. All subcontractors’ bonds must include a dual obligee
rider, naming the Contractor and the Department as dual obligees. If the Guaranteed Maximum
Price is increased pursuant to the terms of the Agreement, the Department may require that the
amount of the bonds be increased in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the increase,
and the Contractor shall promptly comply. The Contractor shall furnish a copy of its bonds to
any potential beneficiary of the bonds, or permit that person or company to make a copy. If the
bonds provided become unacceptable to the Department, the Contractor shall promptly provide
substitute security acceptable to the Department. If the Contractor intends to exercise its rights
as dual obligee under any trade Subcontractor’s bond, it shall first give the Department twenty
(20) days written notice, so that the Department may lodge any objection it may reasonably have
to the proposed action.
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Article 19 – CLAIMS AND DISPUTE RESOLUTION
All claims or disputes arising out of this Agreement shall be governed by the terms of the
Standard Contract Provisions.
ExhibitA
Exhibit B
Exhibit C
ExhibitD
Exhibit E
Exhibit F1
Exhibit F2
ExhibitG
Exhibit H
Exhibit I
ExhibitJ
ExhibitQ
ExhibitR
ExhibitS
ExhibitT
Exhibit U
Article20- EXHIBITS
ListofPreliminaryDesignDocuments
PreliminarySchedulePreconstructionandConstructionPhaseDeliverablesClose-OutDeliverablesKeyPersonnel
Davis-Baconwagerates29CFR5.5DavisBaconProvisionContractor'sDesignatedRepresentativeDepartment’sDesignatedRepresentativesandContractingOfficer
StandardContractProvisions,GeneralProvisions(ConstructionContracts)
Release of Lien Waivers
GMP AmendmentFF&ERequirements(ToBeDeterminedatGMP)At-Risk ConstructionManagement Fee Award Pool Determination
SubcontractorPerformanceEvaluationFormEEOPolicyFormBuildingInformationModeling(BIM)PreliminarySubcontractingPlan
2025LivingWageActCampaignFinanceReformActSelf-CertificationFormFirstSourceEmploymentAgreement
TumoverProtocolDocument
INWITNESS WHEREOF, thedulyauthorizedsignatoriesofthePartieshaveexecuted
thisAgreement (DCAM-23-CS-RFP-0004) asof thelastdateexecutedbelow.
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
Anagencywithintheexecutivebranchofthe GCS,INCDBA GCSSIGAL
GovernmentoftheDistrictofColumbia.
By: By:
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Name: Name;Gabriel Oliver
Title: Title,Partner & Snr Vice President
Date: pate: 6/3 6/ Zor* 7
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GOVERNMENT OF THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
DEPARTMENT OF GENERAL SERVICES
EXHIBITS
EXHIBITS A – U ARE ACCESSIBLE VIA THE LINK BELOW
EXHIBITS A - U