lead based paint abatement of a government owned single family house

REQUEST FOR QUOTATIONS (THIS IS NOT AN ORDER) This RFQ is a Small Business-Small Purchase Set-Aside (52.219-4) PAGE OF 1 PAGES 25 plus exhibits 1. REQUEST NO. 37-09-001 2. DATE ISSUED 11/7/2008 3. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST No. 4. CERT. FOR NAT. DEF. UNDER BDSA REG.2 AND/OR DMS REG 1 RATING NA 5A. ISSUED BY USDA, Rural Development The Galleries of Syracuse 6. DELIVER BY (DATE) 12/7/2008 441 S. Salina St., Ste. 357 Syracuse, NY 13202 7. DELIVERY FOB OTHER X Destination 0 (See Schedule) 5B. FOR INFORMATION CALL: RICHARD C. BROWER, CONTRACTING OFFICER (315) 477-6406 9. DESTINATION (Consignee and address, including ZIP Code) 8. TO: NAME AND ADDRESS, INCLUDING ZIP Area Specialist USDA, Rural Development 415 West Morris Street Bath, NY 14810 (607) 776-7398 x 4 10. PLEASE FURNISH QUOTATIONS TO THE ISSUING OFFICE IN BLOCK 5A ON OR BEFORE Close of Business 12/7/2008 11. BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION (Check appropriate boxes) a. STANDARD INDUSTRIAL b. SMALL BUSINESS CLASSIFICATION CODE______________ SIZE STANDARD _________________ OTHER THAN c. 0 SMALL 0 SMALL 0 DISADVANTAGED 0 WOMEN-OWNED IMPORTANT: This is a request for information, and quotations furnished are not offers. If you are unable to quote, please so indicate on this form and return it to the address in Block 5A. This request does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation of the submission of this quotation or to contract for supplies or services. Supplies are of domestic origin unless otherwise indicated by quoter. Any representations and/or certifications attached to this Request for Quotations must be completed by the quoter. 12. SCHEDULE (Include applicable Federal, State and local taxes) Item No. (a) SUPPLIES/SERVICES (b) QUANTITY (c) UNIT (d) UNIT PRICE (e) AMOUNT (f) 01 Contractor to provide all materials, labor, tools, supplies transportation, landfill arrangements and other items necessary to complete lead based paint abatement activities which could include wet scraping, replacement, and repainting in a government owned two story single family residence and related outbuildings in accordance with all Federal, State and Local laws. The residence has been inspected for lead based paint and contamination has been found to be present. Copies of the lead inspection results are attached to this RFQ. See Page 2 for Lead Paint and possible Asbestos warnings. Certified abatement workers who successfully completed a lead based paint and asbestos abatement worker course accredited by the EPA must conduct abatement. A lead based paint supervisor certified by EPA must supervise all workers on site. The contractor (and any subcontractors) must be licensed in the State of New York to do the above services. A copy of the Contractor's current license(s) must be attached and returned with this RFQ. LOCATION: 14 Armory Place, Hornell, NY. All work to be completed within 90 days of acceptance of the Purchase Order by the contractor. 13. DISCOUNT FOR PROMPT PAYMENT 10 CALENDAR DAYS % 20 CALENDAR DAYS % 30 CALENDAR DAYS % CALENDAR DAYS % NOTE: Additional provisions and representations 0 are 0 are not attached. 14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF QUOTER (Street, city, county, Sate and ZIP Code) 15. AUTHORIZED SIGNATURE 16. DATE OF QUOTATOIN 17. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 18. TELEPHONE NO. (Include Area Code) NSN 7540-01-152-8085 18-121 STANDARD FORM 18 (REV. 5-93 PREVIOUS EDITION NOT USABLE Prescribed by GSA *U.S. GPO 1993-300-892/60147 FAR (49 CFR) 53.215-a(a) OBJECTIVE USDA, Rural Development requires the services of a company that is EPA Certified to perform lead hazard control services in New York. The property is an Agency inventory property and all identified lead hazards must be abated in accordance with the Residential Lead-Based Paint Hazard Reduction Act of 1992, commonly known as Title X - HUD Rule 1012 and 1013 of Title X, activated in September 2000. The specific reference is Subpart C -Disposition of Residential Property Owned by a Federal Agency Other than HUD, which states - the Federal agency shall abate all identified lead-based paint hazards in accordance with 40 CFR 745.227. Abatement is completed when clearance is achieved in accordance with 40 CFR 745.227. All lead abatement rehabilitation work outlined below should be completed in accordance with all appropriate state and federal regulations. Furthermore, it should be assumed that in any area where rehabilitation is to be completed, that there could be asbestos containing materials. Therefore, both lead and asbestos safe work practices must be conducted in the areas outlined below in accordance to all applicable state and federal guidelines. Any items removed from the property must also be disposed of in accordance with all appropriate state and federal regulations. All lead based paint to be removed as listed below in such a manner as to prevent possible asbestos containing material from becoming hazardous. Contractor must possess current certification with the EPA and/or the State of New York to perform lead hazard and asbestos control services. Certified abatement workers who successfully completed a lead based paint and asbestos abatement worker course accredited by EPA and/or the State of New York must conduct abatement. A lead based paint supervisor certified by EPA must supervise all workers on site. SERVICES AND PRICES PRICE SCHEDULE: The Contractor shall provide the following services at the price listed for each job. The quoted prices shall include all wages, indirect costs, travel (mileage), overhead, general and administrative expense, profit, materials, labor, tools, supplies, permits, etc. All items removed from property are to be disposed of in accordance with appropriate regulations and lead hazard based paint requirements. See attached floor layouts (not drawn to scale). LOCATION: 14 ARMORY PLACE , HORNELL, NY All lead based paint to be removed as listed below. On exterior areas, ground cover will be used to prevent ground contamination. No soil to be removed unless contamination occurs. Signs will be placed indicating that lead based paint removal is being done. Perform specialized cleaning using HEPA vacuum and wet cleaning methods throughout the house. All work for each line item should include any additional materials not listed specifically in order to obtain final clearance by certified inspector. If work is substantially changed due to hidden conditions or deterioration that is not visibly obvious, contractor is to stop work and contact the Contracting Officer to report the problem and await further instructions. All measurements are approximate. The contractor should confirm their own measurements before submitting an abatement offer. The integrity of the water, heat, electrical and other such operating systems is uncertain. The water/heat/electrical systems may be inoperable for abatement purposes. The contractor may have to provide their own temporary heat, electrical and water sources in order to complete abatement. The contractor should contact the local office to see if such utilities are operable; and if operable have been turned on prior to start of abatement work. Specification: Rural Development requires the following work: LEAD BASED PAINT ABATEMENT OF PROPERTY AT 14 Armory Place, Hornell, NY. Property consists of a single family dwelling. 1. Kitchen Window (wall D-interior room #007-1 window): Remove the existing window unit (to include the window well, sash, jamb & casings and trim, and install a new Vinyl single-hung replacement window unit, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions. Window is 36 wide X 38'high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim work both inside and out. The trim measures 1 X 4 X 41 (2 pieces for top & bottom) and 1'X 4'X 43 (2 pieces for sides). Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be primed and painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 2. Attic Windows (2) (interior room #014-walls B and D) Remove the two window units on walls B and D to include sills, jambs, casings and trim, and install two new Vinyl replacement casement or gliding style window units, double glazed, argon filled windows with at least an R-4 rating, low-E window unit (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 31 wide X 30 high wide. Caulk and insulate the windows. Replace Trim on both the inside and outside of the window units. Exterior trim is to be primed and painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal). $____________* 3. Bedroom #1 (2nd Floor-Blue Room-wall D-interior room #009-1 window): Remove window unit to include sills, jambs, casings and trim, and install new Vinyl replacement single-hung window unit in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Window is 28 wide X 60'high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim both inside and out. Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 4. Bedroom #2 (2nd Floor-Pink Room Room #010-wall B-1 window): Remove existing window unit to include jambs, sills, casings and trim, and install new Vinyl replacement single-hung window in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Window is 28 wide X 60'high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 1 x 5 x 62. Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 5. Bedroom #3 (2nd Floor-Yellow Room #011-wall B and wall C-2 windows): Remove both window units to include casing, jambs, sills and trim and install two new Vinyl replacement single-hung windows, in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 28 wide X 60'high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 1 X 5'X 37 (4 pieces for top & bottom) and 1 x 5'x 62 (4 pieces for sides.) Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 6. Sunroom Windows (6 Windows Total-walls B, C and D) (interior room #006) Remove all six window units to include casing, jamb, sill and trim, and install 6 new Vinyl replacement crank-out style window units, double glazed, argon filled windows with at least an R-4 rating, low-E window unit (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 29 wide X 55 high. Caulk and insulate the windows. Install new pine trim both inside and out. Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal). (3) Rear facing Windows: The trim measures 1 X 5'X 10 8 (4 pieces for the top and bottom). Side trim measures 1 X 5 X 4'11 (4 pieces). Center post trim measures 1 X 5 X 4'7. (3) Side Windows: The side trim measures 1 X 5 X 4'11 (12 pieces). Top and bottom trim measures 1 X 5 X 3 (12 pieces) $____________* 7. Front Windows (Exterior Room A-front of house-8 windows total): Remove window units (4 on first floor/4 on second floor) to include all casings, jambs, sills, and trim, and install (8) new Vinyl replacement single-hung windows, in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 28 wide X 60 high (upstairs) and 28 wide by 62 high (downstairs). Caulk and insulate all window units. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 1 X 5 X 75 (4 pieces for top & bottom) and 1 x5 x 62 (4 pieces for sides for each window.) Center post measures 1 X 6 X 62. Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal). $____________* 8. Side Dining Room Window (Room #003-wall D-2 windows): Remove the double window unit to include casing, jambs, sill and trim, and install a new Vinyl replacement single- hung window units, in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 32 wide X 30 high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 1 X 5'X 80 (2 pieces for top & bottom) and 1 X 5 X 30 (2 pieces for sides), One Center post trim measures 1 X 5 X 30. Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 9. Side Living Room Window (Room #004-wall B-2 windows): Remove the existing window units to include casing, jambs, sills and trim, and install new Vinyl replacement casement style crank-out windows, double glazed, argon filled windows with at least an R-4 rating, low-E window unit (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows are 33 wide X 30 high. Caulk and insulate the windows. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 1 X 5 X 43 (2 pieces for top & bottom) and 1 X 5 X 30 Interior trim is to be left unpainted, exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 10. Bathroom Window-Room 012-1 window): Remove the single window unit to include casing, jamb, sill, and trim, and install a new Vinyl replacement single-hung window, in accordance with manufacturer's installation instructions, Energy Star Rated (Pella or equal) with - screen. Windows is 30 wide X 30'high. Caulk and insulate the window. Install new pine trim both inside and out. The trim measures 33'X33 Standard ranch trim Leave unpainted. Exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden Valspar or equal) $____________* 11. 2nd Floor Stairhall Window Head of Stairs Between Bathroom and Bedroom #3-1 Window): Exterior window trim is to be removed and replaced with 1 X 6'X 38 pine trim (2 pieces for top and bottom) 1'X 6'X 67 high (2 pieces for sides), exterior trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua colored exterior grade latex pain (Glidden Valspar or equal). $____________* 12. Interior Kitchen Door Leading to Basement Steps: Remove and replace the interior kitchen door in room 007 leading to the basement with an unpainted/unstained, interior pre-hung hollow-core interior door measuring 28 X 77. Install standard polished brass interior door knob (Kwikset or similar.) Trim: Remove trim on the backside of the door facing the basement steps and replace with pine trim measuring 1 X 6 X 78 (one side) and 1 X 6 X 85-1/2 (one side extending below the top cellar step). Top trim measures 1 X 2 X 36. Trim to be left unpainted. Trim facing the kitchen is wood laminate and does not need to be replaced. $____________* 13. Exterior Front Entry Storm Door (read no. 182-Wall A): Remove the existing storm door, jamb and all green colored trimwork. Install a white Larson vinyl over wood storm door (model #590-08) with 2 hinges, approximate door size 37 X 80. Install pine trim measuring 2 X 2 X 92 on the left side, 2 X 6 X 92 on the right side and 2 X 4 X 31 for the top. Paint with 2 coats of medium aqua colored exterior grade latex paint (Glidden, Valspar or equal). $____________* 14. Exterior Rear Entry Door (read no. 202-203-Wall C-between Sunroom and Rear Porch): Remove existing door, door jamb and trim. Replace with prehung 32'X 78 right hand factory primed exterior steel door with 6 pane window for an 8 wall. Install Kwitset Tylo polished brass entrance lockset or equivalent. Install pine trim measuring 1'X4'X85-1/4 (4 pieces for sides), and two pieces measuring 32-1/2 for the top. Paint exterior trim only using 2 coats of medium aqua colored exterior grade latex pain (Glidden Valspar or equal). $_______________* 15. Exterior Door (Room 008-Wall A-Rear Entry-interior door leading to kitchen): Remove existing door, door jamb and trim. Replace door with an exterior prehung, left hand factory primed steel door with 6 pane window measuring approx. 30 X 83-1/4, Install Kwitset Tylo polished brass entrance lockset or equivalent. Interior wood laminate trim does not need to be replaced. Outside trim to be replaced with pine corner trim measuring 1-1/4 X 86 (2 pieces for sides) and 1-1/4 X 32-1/2 (1 piece for top). Paint exterior trim only using 2 coats of medium aqua colored exterior grade latex pain (Glidden Valspar or equal. $______________* 16. 2nd Floor-Bedroom No. 1-Wall C; Bedroom No. 2-Wall C; Bedroom No. 3-Wall D; Bathroom-Wall A and Hall Closet Doors. Remove a total of 5 existing doors, casing and trim and replace with pre-hung, unpainted/unstained, interior hollow-core doors measuring 30 X 80 with 6 jambs. Install pine trim for the 5 doors measuring 1'X 6'X 85-1/2 (2 pieces for each side) and 1'X 6'X 40 (1 piece for top). Install standard polished brass interior door knobs with push button locks for bedroom and bathroom doors. Standard door knob without lock for attic door. $__________* 17. Bedroom No. 3-Wall A Closet Door: Closet door is to be removed and replaced with a 24 X 80 unpainted, pre-hung hollow core door. Install polished brass interior door knob without lock. Install pine trim measuring 1X6X85 for sides and 1X6X35 for the top pieces. $____________* 18. Rear Entry Porch. Remove three existing exterior porch walls, doors and windows. Install three 4 X 4 X 8 pressure treated posts; one at each corner and the other next to the steps. Install another 4X4 post measuring approximately 4 at the bottom of the stairs. Install pressure treated handrail measuring approximately 4 to 5. Install approximately 20 pressure treated pine deck railing to meet NYS/local building code. $____________* 19. Rear Entry Porch floor: Remove existing wood floor and replace with 2x6 pressure treated hemlock or pine decking. Area measures 76'width X 82 Length. $____________* 20. Rear Entry Porch Ceiling: Remove existing ceiling measuring 7 X 6-1/2, molding and 1 X 12 upper wall boards. Install solid white vinyl soffit and white j-channel trim for ceiling (Georgia Pacific or equivalent). $____________* 21. Exterior Skirtboard (Wall C). Remove existing painted wood skirtboard and trim. Replace with pine board measuring 1 X 8 X 24. Install pine trim measuring 1 X 2 X24 on top and pine quarter round X 24 trim on bottom. Exterior trim to be painted with 2 coast of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden, Valspar or equal). $____________* 22. Exterior Ceiling Beam (Outside the side porch; under soffit area): Remove exterior beamlike trim and replace with pine trim measuring approximately 1 x 10 X 8. Remove and reattach exterior light fixture. Note: This is a piece of board under the soffit and above the rear entrance door on side D. Paint beamlike trim with two coats of medium aqua colored exterior grade latex pain (Glidden Valspar or equal). $____________* 23. Interior Room 001 Basement: The wall cap measuring 7 X 36 is to be removed without replacing the components. The post between the lower landing and ceiling is to be removed and replaced with a new support post. Remove support beam and replace with an unpainted pine board measuring 2 X 6 X 5. $____________* 24. Interior Room 001 Basement Stairwall-wall B and wall D: Remove existing wall coverings on wall B and wall D. Replace with plywood; measuring approximately 10'X15. Remove lower wall, install posts at top and bottom measuring approximately 6 and 8 in height to support handrail. $____________* 25. Basement Stair Landing & Steps (interior room #001) Remove and replace 3 treads and stringers to first landing, 11(W) X 34(L), and 4 risers measuring 1'X 7'X 34 each. Replace one riser to second landing, measures 1'X 7'X 34. Remove and replace 6 treads and stringer from second landing to basement. Treads are 11 (W) X 40 (L), with OPEN RISERS. All stairs are to be replaced with untreated and unpainted pine. The stair landing leading to the basement needs to be removed and replaced with new 3/4 inch untreated plywood measuring approx. 36 X 42. The stair stringers are to be replaced with pressure treated stringers. Fasteners used to install new stringers will need to be approved for pressure treated wood. No painting is required of the bare wood being installed. The existing stair railing needs to be removed and replaced with new railing at least 1.25 - 1.5 in diameter and securely mounted. $____________* 26. Bedroom #1, 2 and 3 Baseboards (interior rooms #009, 010 and 011) - Remove existing baseboards and replace baseboards on all four walls with pine baseboard. Baseboard is to be left unpainted. Bedroom 1 contains approx. 43 of baseboard, bedroom 2 contains approx. 68 of baseboard and bedroom 3 contains approx. 36 of baseboard. The baseboard in the Stair hall is to be removed and replaced; approx. measurement of 9. Caulk on top of baseboard. Electrical wiring is to be separated from the existing baseboard and then strung behind the new baseboard so as to move it out of the way while removal of existing baseboard is completed. It is not be removed or replaced. $_____________* 27. Stairhall Cabinet and Cabinet Doors (Interior room #013): Remove existing cabinet unit measuring approx. 96 X 31. Remove closet rod in pink bedroom. Frame in area with 2X4 studs and install sheetrock on both sides of the wall. Drywall is to be taped, sanded and one coat of regular white primer paint applied; will be left unpainted. $_______________* 28. Fascia Boards/Eaves/Soffits: Remove and replace all fascia boards and soffits on all four sides of the dwelling, including the sunroom and rear porch areas. Gutters and downspouts may need to be removed and replaced. All fascia, soffit and trim to be painted with two coats of medium aqua exterior grade latex paint (Glidden, Valspar of equal). Measurements are as follows: Sides A and C: Fascia measures 1 X 6 X 30 replace with pine. Soffit measures 10 X 30 replace with plywood. Trim board (under soffit) 1 X 9 X 30 unfinished pine 2 quarter-round X 30. Sides B and D: Fascia measures 1 X 6 X 32, replace with unfinished pine. Soffit measures 10 X 32 (replace with plywood). Trim board (under soffit) 1 X 9 X 32 unfinished pine 2 quarter-round X 32. Sunroom: Fascia: 1 X 6 X 25 replace with unfinished pine. Soffit: 10 X 25 replace with plywood. Trim board under soffit: 1 X 9 X 25 unfinished pine 2 quarter-round X 25. Rear Porch: Fascia: 1 X 6 X 24 replace with unfinished pine. Soffit 10 X 24 replace with plywood. Trim board (under soffit) 1 X 9 X 24 unfinished pine 2 quarter-round X 24. $________________ NOTE: All above include disposal of any debris/trash in a manner consistent with local trash and EPA and HUD removal regulations. Above prices include cost of transportation to and from the site for laborer(s) and equipment. No reimbursable expense allowed for mileage or materials. All prices include any trash/debris removal fees (including landfill tipping fees, etc.). If the price quoted is over $2,500.00, compliance with the Davis-Bacon Wage rates is required. Actual solicitation will contain the required rates for this area. *TOTAL PRICE QUOTED: _________________________________ *CONTRACTOR IS TO COMPLETE. DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/WORK STATEMENT In the performance of the required tasks previously outlined, the Contractor may encounter unforeseen additional work. In this regard, and as set forth in the clause entitled - Changes and Changed Conditions, made a part of this purchase order (contract), the Contractor is further required to: 1. If necessary, place all utilities in service and determine repairs or replacements which should be made. 2. Recommend additional repairs or replacement which should be made to increase utility or aesthetic value or to meet Minimum Property or Thermal Standards. 3. Prepare and deliver to the Inspection Office listed in the INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE Paragraph 1(b), a list of recommendations, in accordance with a or b above, together with the Contractor's quotation for performing each work item recommended. As detailed in the Changes and Differing Site Conditions clauses the Contractor is not authorized to proceed with any of its recommended jobs until so specifically authorized by the Contracting Officer. Upon agreement as to the work actually required, and any appropriate equitable adjustment in the cost of, or the time required for performing the work, the Contracting Officer will modify the purchase order accordingly. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE 1. INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE (AGAR 452-246-70) (FEB 1988) (a) The Contracting Officer or the Contracting Officer's duly authorized representative will inspect and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract. (b) Inspection and acceptance will be performed at the address of the Contracting Officers Point of Contact (POC). 2. FINAL INSPECTION: The abatement work will not be considered acceptable until the site passes a reassessment examination conducted by UNYSE, 346 Austin Street, Buffalo, NY 14207. Contractor is responsible for contacting UNYSE at 716-833-2929 to coordinate the clearance examination. The Contractor shall give the Inspector a minimum of seven (7) calendar days advance notice of the date the work will be fully completed and ready for final inspection. USDA, Rural Development will bear the cost of the exam. The Contractor's responsibility will terminate when all work has been completed, the final inspection made and work accepted by the USDA. The Contractor will then be released from further obligation except as required by the warranty clause of this purchase order, if required, or any other additional warranties offered by the Contractor or its Subcontractors and Suppliers. DELIVERIES, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT 1. COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52.211-10) (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 5 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire Work ready for use not later than 90 calendar days after the date the Contractor received the notice to proceed. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. Contractor must provide seven (7) calendar days notice prior to completion of work so arrangements can be made for lead abatement assessment inspection by the RD office in Bath, NY. Cost of one reassessment report will be born by Rural Development. 2. PAYMENTS: Payment will be made upon Contractor's completion of the required work, inspection and acceptance of the work by the Contracting Officer's Representative and submission of a proper invoice by the Contractor. Exhibit A is a sample of the format for a proper invoice. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS/CLAUSES 1. CONDUCT (FmHA 452.203-70-4d) (August 1990) During the course of this contract, the Contractor will maintain the same high standards of honesty, integrity, impartiality, confidentiality of information, and conduct as Government employees are expected to maintain. The Contractor will not engage in other employment which is incompatible with the duties of this contract. The Contractor will not, directly or indirectly, engage in financial transactions or any kind of business dealings relying on information obtained through the performance of this contract. The Contractor will not have a direct or indirect financial or other interest that conflicts, or appears to conflict, with its responsibilities and duties under this contract. 2. The Contractor shall be liable for any loss from or injury to, any property resulting solely from the Contractor's negligence and/or failure to perform the services provided for herein. 3. The Contractor waives, releases, and discharge the Government from any and all claims, demands, and causes for action for damages to persons(s)/or property which may arise in any manner incident to the execution of this contract, except his/her rightful claim for payment or compensation, as provided herein. 4. CONTRACTOR QUALIFICATIONS: Contractor must possess current certification with the EPA to perform lead hazard control services in New York. Certified abatement workers who successfully completed a lead-based paint abatement worker course accredited by EPA must conduct abatement. A lead based paint abatement supervisor certified by EPA must supervise all workers on site. 5. The Contractor shall obtain the services of qualified employees in all instances, and the Contractor is responsible for actions or omissions of employees in performance of work under this contract. The Contractor shall not commit, nor permit to commit any waste, or unlawful acts or nuisances upon property assigned. 6. COMPLIANCE WITH CODES: The Contractor will comply with all state, city and local codes, laws, and ordinances in effect at the time of the award of the contract and applicable to such work. This includes, but is not limited to the proper use of equipment, setting up work area in order to contain any lead dust or debris that is created, performing job using lead safe work practices, cleaning as work is performed and proper disposal of lead dust and debris. Contractor shall obtain at his expense, such permits, certificates and licenses as may be required in the performance of the work specified. 7. INSURANCE: Contractor must maintain lead insurance coverage of at least one million dollars in addition to general liability insurance and other insurance adequate to cover a business operation. 8. STORAGE: The Contractor may use the premises of the dwelling on which it is working for storage of equipment, tools, and materials. However, USDA, Rural Development assumes no responsibility for any tools, materials, or equipment stored by the Contractor. No combustible materials or other fire hazards shall be left or allowed to accumulate. 9. SANITARY REQUIREMENTS: If the sanitary facilities contained in the dwelling(s) are inadequate or nonfunctional, the Contractor shall provide, at its own expense, adequate sanitary facilities for its workmen. All facilities shall be maintained in a clean and hygienic condition at all times and secured during nonworking hours. 10. MINIMUM STANDARDS: Minimum Property (construction and repair) and Federal Standards specified in RD Instruction 1924-A (available in any USDA, Rural Development Office) are applicable to this contract. 11. SUBSTITUTIONS AND/OR APPROVED EQUAL: Where a particular make, brand, or type or material or equipment is mentioned in the specifications, it is to denote quality standard of article desired, but does not restrict Contractor to brand specified. However, any substitution must meet with the approval of the Contracting Officer or his/her authorized representative. If after award the Contractor is unable to obtain specified materials, he/she will request approval of such substitution, in writing, to the CO or COR. Submittals for approval of substitute materials must contain sufficient information, descriptive brochures, drawings, samples, or other data as is necessary to provide direct comparison to the specified material. 12. BUILDING, SIZE AND DIMENSIONS: RD will not be responsible for any error or variation in the dimensions or sizes in the specifications and drawings. Nor will the Contractor, because of an error or variation, be relieved of his responsib...