GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OF THE UNITED STATES pomoved 827 DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT Comm. of Prop. Proc PROCUREMENT DIVISION Rev, 3-48-08 INVITATION BID & AWARD SUPPLY CONTRACT [ISSUED BY Department of Property & Procurement 3274.Estate Richmond, Christiansted INVITATION FOR BIDS” DATE ISSUED ‘September 18, 2018 [meraren NO. |FBOS7VIANGC18(S) Sealed bids in. quintuplicate (5 Sets 1 Original and 4 Copies}, subject to. (1) the Terms and Conditions‘of the invitation for Bids, (2) General Provisions which are incorporated herein, by reference, and (3) such other contract provisions and’ _specifications ‘as afe attachéd-or incorporated by referce will be received at the above office until 9:00 o'clock AM, Atlantic Standard Time, not later than (date) October 16, _2018; and at that time publicly. opened. for furnishing the ‘Supplies or services for delivery f.0.b..ST. CROIX, .VI General information and instructions to Bidders are contained in the terms and conditions. on the reverse hereof. SCHEDULE “TTEM NO. JO. OF UmnES? Janitorial Services for the Virgin \slands Air National Guard. rr TO ee ee | BID —————— — [DATE OF BID IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ABOVE THE UNDERSIGNED OFFERS AND AGREES, IF THIS BID BE.ACCEPTED WITHIN ‘DAYS (30.calendar days unless a.diférent period is inserted by the Bidder).FROM THE DATE OF OPENING TO FURNISH ANY OR ALL-OF THE ITEMS UPON: WHICH PRICES ARE QUOTED, AT THE PRICE SET OPPOSITE EACH ITEM, DELIVERED AT-THE DESIGNATED POINTS WITHIN. THE TIME SPECIFIED IN-THE INVITATION, DISCOUNTS WILL BE ALLOWED FOR PROMPT PAYMENT AS FOLLOWS: PERCENT, 20 CALENDAR DAYS;: PERCENT, 30 CALENDAR DAYS BIDDER REPRESENTS (Check appropriate boxes) (1} THATHE IS ___.1S NOT__, ASMALL BUSINESS CONCERN. IF BIDDERS A SMALL, BUSINESS CONCERN AND IS'NOT THE MANUFACTURER. OF THE SUPPLIES: BID UPON, | HE ALSO REPRESENTS THAT. ALL SUPPLIES TO BE FURNISHED HEREUNDER WILL , WILL NOT ,_ BE MANUFACTURED OR PRODUCED ‘BY A SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN IN THE UNITED STATES, ITS TERRITORIES, ITSP POSSESSIONS, OR: THE COMMONWEALTH OF PUERTO RICO: (2) THAT HE (IS AREGULAR DEALER IN. MANUFACTURER GF __, THE SUPPLIES BID UPON. (3) (A) THAT HE HAS HAS NOT __. . EMPLOYED: OR RETAINED-AN ANY: COMPANY: OR PERSON (OTHER THAN A FULL-TIME- BONA FIDE EMPLOYEE WORKING St SOLELY FOR TH THE BIDDER) TO.SOLICIT OR' SECURE THIS CONTRACT; AND (B) THAT HE HAS.___, HASNOT__, PAID OR AGREED TO PAY ANY COMPANY: OR PERSON - (OTHER * THAN A FULL- TIME BONA FIDE EMPLOYEE WORKING SOLELY Fi FOR. THE: BIDDER). ANY FEE, PERCENTAGE, COMMISSION, OR BROKERAGE FEE, CONTINGENT UPON.OR RESULTING: FROM THE AWARO OF THE CONTRACT; AND AGREES TO FURNISH INFORMATION RELATING TO (A) AND (B) ABOVE AS REQUESTED.BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER, (4) HE OPERATES ‘AS AN INDIVIDUAL __, PARTNERSHIP __, CORPORATION .__ , INCORPORATED IN THE TERRITORY: oF THE VIRGIN {SLANDS . (5) PREFERRED BIDDER: ___A BONA FID! FIDE CONTINUOUS RESIDENT OF THE VIRGIN JSLANDS FOR AT LEAST EIGHT (8). YEARS‘OR ___ WAS BORN’ IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; “A FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, ‘OR-CORPORATION iN WHICH AT LEAST FIFTY-ONE PERCENT (51%) OF THE LEGAL OR EQUITABLE OWNERSHIP IS HELD BY A PERSON OR PERSONS WHO HAVE, BEEN BONA FIDE CONTINUOUS RESIDENTS OF THE VIRGIN’ ISLANDS FOR AT LEAST EIGHT (8) YEARS OR __ WHO WERE BORN IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS; ___SAID PERSON, FIRM, PARTNERSHIP, OR CORPORATION (S LICENSED IN-AND MAINTAINS -HIS-OR ‘ITS PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS iN THE VIR VIRGIN iSLANDS.AND. OWNS, OPERATES, OR MAINTAINS A STORE, WAREHOUSE, OR OTHER PLACE OF BUSINESS {N THE VIRGIN ISLANDS OR ___THE-DULY AUTHORIZED AGENT, DEALER, ‘DISTRIBUTOR OR REPRESENTATIVE IN THE VIRGIN ISLANDS FOR’ THE MATERIALS; SUPPLIES, ARTICLES, OR. EQUIPMENT OF THE. GENERAL CHARACTER. DESCRIBED BY. THE SPECIFICATIONS AND. REQUIRED UNDER THIS CONTRACT. NAME & ADDRESS OF BIDDER (Street; Cily, State.and Zip Cade) SIGNATURE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED.TO SIGN BIR (Type-or Print) —> SUPPLIES OR SERVICES" peel UNIT UNIT. PRICE AMOUNT TYPE OR PRINT SIGNER’S NAME-& TITLE EI EEE ET 2 ET AWARD DATE-OF AWARD ACCEPTED AS TO ITEMS NUMBERED AMOUNT GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SUBMIT INVOICE FOR PAYMENT TO: Government of the United States. Virgin islands BY St. Croix, USVI. Contacting Officer TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF THE INVITATION FOR BIDS 4, PREPARATION OF BIDS: (a) Bidders are ‘expected to examine the.-drawings, specifications, invitations, and ail instructions. Failure. fo do so-will be at the bidder's risk. (b) Bids must be in ink or printed on the bid forms furnished herewith. Bids submitted. in. pencil will be rejected. Bids containing -allarations or erasures’ will be rejected, unless. the alteration or-erasure is crossed out and correction ‘thereof printed in ink or typewritten adjacent: thereto and. initialed by the person signing the bid. In addition, a statement must bé furnished with the bid, signed by the bidder explaining the correction ofthe alteration or erasure; (c) If the bidder is a parinership, a letter of authorization shall be furnished and signed by aill of the general partners. If he bidder is.a proprietor, and the person signing the ‘bid is- other than the owner, a letter of authorization signed by the owner. shall be furnished. The ‘Contracting Officer will retain all such proof on’file for acceptance of future bids, if requested to do so. {d) The. bidder must sign his proposal correctly. and. in ‘ink. ‘If.the proposal is offered by an individual or partnership, his name, office: and’ post office ‘addresses must be shown. if offered by a corporation, the person signing the. proposal must give his name, title; and business address: Anyone signing a proposal as agent must file legal eviderice .of his authority to-do.so,-and that the signature is binding upon the firm. or corporation, (e) Altemate bids will not be-consideréd unless authorized by the invitation. Alternate bids are those offered which do not meet the specification and are not considered approved équal.to’ the item specified. (f) When not otherwise specified, the bidder must state a definite time of proposed delivery. {g) Time, if stated as a -Tlumber. of. days will include Sundays and holidays. 2. ‘SUBMISSION OF BIDS: (a) Bids and modifications jhereof shall be enclosed in ‘sealed envelopes addressed fo the issuing office: with the name and address of the bidder, the-date.and hour of opening, and ihe ‘invitation number on the facé of the envelope. Bids shall be submitted so as fo. be received in the Office of the Contracting Officer ‘not later than the. exact time’set for opening. of bids. To be considered for award, a bid must comply in all material respects with the invitation for bids.so’that, both as fo the method. and timeliness of submission, ‘and as to the substance-of any resulting contract, all bidders may stand on :an, equal footing and the ‘integrity of the formal: advertising system may’ be maintained. (b) Telegraphic bids shall not be considered unless permitted by the Invitation‘far Bids. Where telegraphic. bids are authorized, a telegraphic bid received by felephoné from the redeiving telegraph office not later than the time set for opening of bids, shalf be considered if such bid is confirmed in writing bythe telegraph company: and by sending a copy of thé telegram which forms the basis ‘for the telephone call. (c) Bids may be modified by -telegraphic notice provided such notice is received, prior to the-time’ set for the opening of the bids. (d} (SUPPLY:‘CONTRACTS) Sample-of items, when required, must’ be submitted within the time specified, and unless otherwise specified bythe Government, ff. not destroyed by testing, sariples will be retumed at bidders’ request and experisé tnless otherwise specified by the Anvitation. {e) In the event:no bid-is.to be submitted, Bidders are advised not to return the Invitation unless otherwise specified. ‘However, a letter.or post card ‘shall be: sent'to-the Issuing. Office advising, whether “future Invitations for fhe type of supplies or services ‘covered by the Invitation is desired. Failure to.so advise the Issuing.Office may be interpreted against {the bidder, 3, WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS: Bids may ‘be. withdrawn only by written .or telegraphic: notice provided that'such notice is received.prior to the time Set for-opening of the bid, 4. LATE BIDS: (a) Bids received at the Office of the: Contracting. Officer after the precise time set in the trvitation for Bids are-late bids, (6) A late bid-shal! be considered for award only if itis received before award; arid either, {i) It was ‘sent by mail including ‘registered or-certified for which an official dated post office stamp (Postmark) on the envelope has been obtained, or by telegraph if authorized, and it is determined that the lateness was due.solely to a delay in the. mails or to’a delay by the telegraph company for which the: bidder was not responsible; ‘or (ii) If ‘submitted by mail- or by telegram where authonzed-it was, received at the Office. of the: Contracting Officer in sufficient. time: to be opened as required in-the Invitation but except for delay due to mishandling on the -part of the Government. The only evidence acceptable to ‘establish’ timely receipt .at the Office of the Contracting: Officer is that which can be established ‘upon examination of an.appropriate time stamp or a writfen statement from-an official ‘of the U. S. Postal Service. (c) Hand-Carried Bids: A tate hand-carried ‘bid, or any other tate bid not.submitted by mail or telegram; shalt not be considered for award. (d) ‘Registered Mail:. The time of mailing ‘of a late bid, mailed by registered mail; may be determined by the date of the postmark-on the-registered: mail receipt or ‘registered mail wrapper. The time of mailing shall be deemed to be the: last minute of the date shawn in such. postmark unless the. bidder furnishes evidence from the. post office’ station of mailing which establishes an earlier time. (f the postmark does not show. a date, the bid shall be deemed to have been mailed too late unless the, bidder furnishes evidence from the. past office of mailing which sstablishes timely mailing. {e) Certified Mail: The: time of mailing alate bid; maited by Certified Mail for which ‘a postmarked Receipt for Certified Mail was obtained, shall be deemed to be the last minute: of the. date ‘shown on the postmark.on Sucti réceipt where: (i) the Receipt for Certified Mail.identifies. the post office station of mailing and the bidder furnishes evidence from such station that the business day of that station ended at an éailier time, in‘ which case. the time of mailing shall be deemed. {o. be. fast minute of. the ‘business day of that station; or (ii) an entry in ink-on the Government. ‘the Receipt of Certified Mail; showing the time of mailing: and the initials of the. postal employee receiving thé item ‘arid making “the entry, «is - appropriately. verified in writing by the post office -station of mailing in which’ case’ the time of mailing Shall be the time-shown in the entry. if the postmark does not show 4 date, the bid shall be deemed to have been mailed too late. (f} Metered Mail: Bids. or modifications thereof transmitted in a metered envelope received after the time set for opening will be deemed to have been mailed on the last minute of ‘the. day fndicated by the metered stamp unless in such. event a bidder is able to submit clear and Convincing proof.as to the actual or approximate time of mailing. 5, IDENTIFIGATION OF OFFER: Bidders -shall ‘show brand name, catalog number; model'and so.forth as ‘applicable on bid form covering thé. product they are bidding on and propose to furnish, {f not shown, it will be-considered and understoad to-be that the make and ‘model, shown in the Schedule, as a reference, will be-supplied. 6. CASH DISCOUNT PROVISIONS: {a} Discounts, offered for a period of fess-than 20 days will not be considered in making award. Bids offering discounts for payment withii: périods in.excess of twenty (20) ‘days-will be evaluated for the purpose of.award; (b). -In connection withdiscounts offered, time wil be completed from date of acceptance of:the supplies by Provided, however, that -the Government is.nat: unreasonably nor unduly negligent in accepting shipment. 7, AWARD OF CONTRACT: {a} Uniess all bids. are rejected, award-will be made by: written notice, within the time spécified for acceptance, to that responsible. bidder whose bid, conformifig to the invitation for Bids, offers the most advantageous service to the Government, quality offered; delivery terms and’ service ‘reputation taken ‘Into consideration. (b) The Government may award “items separately or by grouping items in total:tots. (c) The Government’ may, during the term: of any contract entered into, increase or decrease the quantities but no such -inctease’'‘or decrease will exceed. twenty-five (25%) per cent of the quantity bid ‘upon. 8. REJECTION OF BIDS: The Government may, affer- opening but prior to: award and within ihe. ‘time specified for acceptance, reject any or-all bids,. or the bid-for any one or moré commodities or contracted services included in the proposed contact, when the public interest will be served thereby. 9. PRICES: (a} All prices bid shail be fi irm and not: subject to increase if ‘accepted during the acceptance period. Bids: containing an “escalation clause” will not be considered unléss specifically authorized by the Government in the Invitation for Bids: (b) For each item bid; a-unit-price arid.a-total for the quantity must be stated, The unit price shall always control. (¢) All ptices shail be F.O.B. (Free Oh Board) destination. The. seller hereunder must: at his own expense and risk, transport the: gdods: to the named. place and: there tender delivery. ‘Standard Form 86 CONTINUATION SHEET Contract, Order, or Invitation No. | Page No. November:1949 Edition (As Applicable) : eneral Services Administration fle ; : pet Proc. Reg. (441 OFR) 116.107 (Supply Contract) 38-104, Ray. 3-18-08 ITEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AMOUNT 4. Virgin Islands National Guard $s Month RR1. Box 9201, Kingshill, Vi The Contractor shall provide all labor, materials, and equipment necessary to perform Janitorial Services for the. Virgin Islands Air National Guard on St. Croix. Joint Force Headquarters VI National Guard. RR1 Box 9201 Kingshill, VI 00850-9734 SCOPE OF WORK See Attach Scope Name of Bidder: |FBOS7VIANGC18(S) STATEMENT OF WORK JANITORIAL SERVICES FOR VIRGIN ISLANDS AIR NATIONAL GUARD STATION 285"! CES 1. SCOPE: Contractor shal! provide all labor, material, supplies, tools, equipment and professional supervision required to fully and completely accomplish all janitorial services required by this Statement of Work. 2. LOCATION OF WORK: Work to be accomplished is located at the 285" Civil Engineer Squadron, Virgin Islands Air National Guard Station, Industrial Park, 100 Estate Manning Hill, Kingshill, St. Croix USVI. ‘The work area is comprised of 10388 square feet, which includes the entire Main Building (Bldg # 100); AGE Shop Office (Bldg # 108), Supply Office (Bldg #110), Structures Office (Bldg # 107), and the Security Guard Office (Bldg # 145). NOTE: VENDORS MUST BE REGISTERED AND CURRENT IN THE CENTRAL CONTRACTOR’S REGISTRY TO BE-CONSIDERED. NOTE: THIS.IS A U.S. MILITARY IN STALLATION. ALL ENTERING AND EXITING VEHICLES ARE SUBJECT TO SEARCH. 3. SCOPE OF WORK: a. Restrooms shall be-cleaned regularly on Mondays, Wednesdays, and. Fridays, hours.to be coordinated with using agency, and will include, but not be limited to the following: (1) All toilets, wash basins, mop sinks, urinals and showers, will be cleaned.and serviced as scheduled to include the sweeping and mopping of area. (2) Chemicals used to clean, disinfect, and deodorize shall be free of acids or other substances that could cause damage or deteriorate pluinbing fixtures or drains. (3) All ceramic tiles ‘shall be cleaned, to include grout. (4) All residues shall be removed after each cleaning. (5) The Government shall furnish hand soap and paper products. Contractor shall. place, install and/or distribute throughout the compound each cleaning day. (6) All mechanical devices/dispensers. shall require approval from the using agency before being installed in restroom. These itéms shall become the property of the Federal Government.. b. Office areas shall be cleaned regularly on Mondays; Wednesdays, and Fridays, hours to be coordinated with using agency, and will include, but not be-limited to the following: (1) Sweep aid mop all floors for Bldgs. 100, 107, 108, 110, & 145. (2). Clean and dust countertops and other surfaces-such as‘cabinets, display cases, book shelves, tables, window sills, etc..in common areas. (3) Clean-and polish all glass doors. c. AJl vinyi composition tiles shali be cleaned as follows: (2) One (1) time each quarter all vinyl floors will be stripped of wax buildup. A fresh coat of wax shall be reapplied to all.floors and. buffed to a'soft shine. Schedule will be. coordinated between contractor and agency. d. One (1) time each month, windows will be cleaned inside and outside. This. cleaning will also include all window dressings (ie. venetian blinds and window shades). e. All waste/trash receptacies shall be emptied and contents deposited in. the facility trash bin,.. This schedule shall be Monday, Wednesday and Friday of each week. Waste can liners will be provided by the using agency. f. All materials used by the contractor must meet the requirements set forth by the EPA. ‘The contractor must provide to the 285" CES Hazardous Material Monitor the Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) of all chemicals used on the installation. 4, GOVERNMENT FURNISHED MATERIALS: There will be no-government furnished materials or equipment, except as specified in this. Statement of Work. §. SITE VISIT: This job site can be. inspected Monday through Friday, 8:30 AM to 4:00 PM, by contacting the Facility Manager at 340-773-8413 x285-0231. 6. PERFORMANCE: Submission of a bid by a contractor shall be accepted as prima facie evidence that the-contractor examined the job-site and this Statement of Work and is satisfied as to the nature and location of the work. and all other matters which can in any way affect the -work or cost.thereof under the. contract. The Contractor is responsible for field verification of all dimensions.and conditions in which the-work will be:accomplished: Any failure on the part of the Contractor to. become fully acquainted with all available information, including physical survey of the existing building and site of the proposed work will not relieve the Contractor from successfully performing all of the work required for a complete job. 7, SECURITY: ‘The contractor and its employees shall be subject to, and shall at.all times conform with, any and. all rules, regulations, policies and procedures pertaining to the security at the above listed facilities. Any. violations or disregard for the rules, regulations and policies may be cause for immediate termination of the contractor. The contractor and its.employees shall at.all times produce and display picture identification identifying the individual as an employee of the ‘contractor. : $8. SAFETY: Safety requirement shall be in accordance with alt Federal and Territorial laws and regulations. ‘The current Department of Labor safety regulations wil! govern the overall job safety program. 9, ENVIRONMENTAL: A. The Virgin Islands National Guard (VING) has instituted an environmental Management. System (eMS) Policy. Its aim is to implement and communicate long-term goals for environmental protection, improvement and.stewardship. This will be achieved through continuous. monitoring, assessing, reviewing and approving our environmental objectives. and ‘targets. B. All personne! — Military, civilian workers, contractors and visitors doing business with VING must conform to the eMS protocols in and around VING facilities: Embodied in the Adjutant General’s eMS Policy is the requirement toadhere to and comply with all Environmental, Federal, Territorial, Depart of Defense and VING laws, rules, regulations and policies: END.OF SECTION Standard Form 86 CONTINUATION SHEET '|Contract; Order, or Invitation No. Page No. November 1949 Edition (As Applicable) Genera! Services Administration (Supply Contra ct) Fed. Proc, Reg, (41 OFR) 1:16.107 ae : 36-104, Rev..3-18-08 (TEM NO. SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AMOUNT NOTICE TO BIDDERS ALL INDIVIDUALS, FIRMS, PARTNERSHIPS, CORPORATIONS AND/OR. JOINT VENTURES DOING BUSINESS WITH THE GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS SHALL SUBMIT INFORMATION IN WRITING, OF THE PHYSICAL LOCATION OF THEIR PRINCIPAL PLACE OF BUSINESS. A POST OFFICE BOX MIALING ADDRESS ONLY WILL NOT SUFFICE. BIDDERS MUST INSERT THEIR E.|.N..EMPLOYER'S IDENTIFICATION NUMBER ON PAGE 7 IN THE SECTION WHERE THE COMPANY'S NAME AND ADDRESS IS REQUIRED. PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO FURNISH THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS WITH THEIR SUBMITTAL: MANDATORY A. CURRENT VALID BUSINESS LICENSE B. CURRENT CERTIFICATE OF GOVERNMENT INSURANCE COVERAGE C. CERTIFICATE OF GOOD STANDING D. CORPORATE RESOLUTION EVIDENCING THE DIRECTORS/OFFICERS OF THE COMPANY E. ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION, IF APPLICABLE “IT SHALL BE THE BIDDERS' RESPONSIBILITY TO DELIVER HIS BID TO THE DESIGNATED LOCATION PRIOR TO: THE BID TIME SPECIFIED ON PAGE 1 OF THIS BID.” Name of Bidder: IFBO67VIANGC18(S) Standard Form 85° CONTINUATION SHEET Contract, Order, or Invitation’ No. Page No: November 1949 Edillon moe . (As Applicabla) General Services: ‘Administration (Supply Contract) Fed.-Proc. Reg. (41 OFR) 1-16.107 ow —s ; 36-104; Rev; 3-48-08 ITEM NO. | SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AMOUNT CONTRACT PERIOD: The period of any contract entered into under this Invitation for Bid shall be for a period of one (1) year. OPTION TO RENEW: The. service of this contract. may be extended for an’ additional term subject to the availability of funds. SUPPLEMENTARY PROVISIONS: The application of all materials will be in such a manner so.as not to cause harm to humans, foodstuff or equipment:within the building and/or. property. The Contractor shall maintain on his own, Workmen's Compensation Insurance, Comprehensive: General Liability Insurance against bodily injury with limits of $100,000.00 and. against property damage with limits of $100,000.60, the cost of which shail be barne:by the Contractor and maintained fully. during thé term of the Contract. A copy of the Insurance fisted herein shall be filed with the Department of Property & Procurement, 3274 Estate Richmond, St. Croix, U. S. Virgin Islands 00820-4241, The Contractor shall-be liable for loss or damages to property or persons, however, in no case shail such negligence be presumed or inferred: The Contractor agrees not to refuse to hire or employ or to bar or discharge from employment any individual because of race, religion, color, or ancestry. The Contractor hereby agrees fo pay the existing minimum wages, Federal and/or Local taxes as may be applicable. PROMPT PAYMENT DISCOUNT: Prompt payment discounts shall NOT be considered in the evaluation bids. Prompt payment discounts are removed as evaluation factors. Although prompt payment discounts are not evaluated, any discount offered will form part of the award, and will be.taken by the User Agency and the Department of Finance if payment is made within the discount périod specified by the No discount offered for paymenis within less than thirty (30) calendar days.will be considered. Paragraph 6a on Page. 1 of the. Bid Form is hereby déleted. EXPLANATION TO BIDDERS: Any explanation desired by a bidder regarding the meaning or interpretation of this Invitation for Bids, specifications, etc., must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for.a reply to reach said bidder before the-submission of their bids. Any interpretation made will be in the form of an amendment to the Invitation for Bids, specifications, etc., and will be furnished to all prospective bidders. PREFERRED BIDDERS: in addition to placing a check (XY) in the appropriate box on Page 1, Section 5.of this Bid, any Person, Firm, Partnership or Corporation name be added: to a Preferred Bidders’ List to be maintained by the Commissioner of Property & Procurement. If bidder has: not previously filed a notarized copy of the-Preferréd:Bidders' Certificate with the Commissioner of Property & Procurement, Division of Procurement, Building #1, Third Floor Sub base, St. Thomas, U. S. Virgin Islands, or 3274 Estate Richmond, Christiansted, St. Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands, notarized, and submitted to the Division of Procurement not later than the.date and hour of bid opening as specified on Page 1 of this bid. All bidders not complying with the procedures set forth herein and.in accordance. with Title 31 V. I. C..§ 236 a, will not.be considered 6ligible as Preferred Name of Bidder: IFBO67VIANGC18(S) Standard Form 86 CONTINUATION SHEET Contract; Order, or Invitation No. Page No. November 1949 Edition _ : “Soe (As Applicable) i General Services Administration (Supply Contract) Fed. Proc. Reg. (41 OFR} 1-16;107 - 36-104. Rev. 3-18-08 iTEM NO. | SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AMOUNT Pursuant to Act No. 3072, approved July 29, 1971, amending Section 245 of Chapter 23, Title 31 of the Virgin Islands Code, each person who submits a bid in relation io any purchase in excess of $1,000.00, under this Chapter, will disclose the Name and Address of each individual having a. beneficial interést of more than five (5%) per Centum in the bidding enterprise, and if the bidder is a Corporation, the Names and Addresses of all its Officers and Directors. NAME ADDRESS TITLE Name. of Bidder: IFBOB7VIANGC18(S). STANDARD FORM Approved by" Comm. of Prop. & Proc. 7-14-71: Revised: 3-18-08 : : GENERAL. PROVISIONS (SUPPLY CONTRACT) 1, DEFINITIONS . . As Used throughout this contract, the following terms shall have the meaning.set forth below: The term “Contracting Officer” means the Commissioner: of the. Department of Property & Procurement; and the term includes, except as otherwise provided in the contract, the authorized representative. of the Contracting. Officer acting. within the limits of his authority. 2, CHANGES The. Contracting Officer may at any time, by a written order,-and without notice to the sureties, make changes, within the general scope of this contract, in anyone or more of the following: (i) Drawings, designs, or specifications where. the suppliés to be. furnished: are to be specially manufactured for the Government in accordance therewith; (ii) method of shipment or packing; and. (iii) place of delivery. If any such change causes an increase. or decrease in- the cost of, or the time required for, the performance of any part of the work under this- contract, whether changed or not changed by any such order, an equitable. adjustment shall be made. in the: contract price or delivery schedule, or both, and the contract shall. be modified in writing accordingly. Any claim by the contractor for adjustment under this:clause must-be asserted within 30 days from the. date. of receipt by the Contractor of the notification of change: Provided, however, That the Contracting Officer, if he: decides that the facts justify such action, may: receive and act upon any: such claim asserted at any time prior to final payment under this contract, Where the cost of property made-obsolete or excess as: a_result of a change is included in the. Contractor's claim for adjustment, the Contracting. Officer shall have. the. right to prescribe the manner of disposition of such property. Failure to agree to any. adjustment shall be a dispute. concerning @ question of fact within the meaning of the clause of this coniract entitled “Disputes.” However, nothing, in this clause shail excuse the Contractor from proceeding with the contract as changed. 3. EXTRAS Except as otherwise provided in this contract, no: payment for extras shall. be made unless such extras and the price thereof have been authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. 4, VARIATION IN QUALITY No variation in the- quantity of any item called for by this’ contract will be accepted unless such variation has been caused by conditions of loading, shipping, packing or allowances in. manufacturing processes, and then only to the extent, if any, specify elsewhere in this contract: 5. INSPECTION (a) All supplies. (which term throughout this clause includes without liniitation raw materials, components, intermediate assemblies, and end products) shall be subject to Gavernment Inspection: and test by the Government, to the extent practicable at all times and places including: the period of manufacttire and in. any event prior-to. acceptance, (b) in case any supplies or lots of supplies are defective in material. or workmanship or otherwise. not in conformity with the requirements: of this contract, the Government shall have the right either to reject them (with or without instructions as to their disposition) or to require their correction. Supplies or lots of supplies which have been rej jected or required to be corrected. shall be removed or, if permitted or required by the Contracting Officer, corrected in place by and at the expense of the. Contractor promptly after notice, shall not thereafter be. tendered for acceptance unless the former rejection or requirement of correction is disclosed. If the Contractor fails promptly to retnove. such supplies or lots of supplies which are required to be removed, or promptly to replace or:correct such supplies ‘or fots: of supplies, the Government either (i) may by contract or otherwise replace or correct such supplies and charge to the Contractor the cost occasioned the. Government thereby, or (ii) may terminate this contract for default as pro- vided in the clause of this contract entitled "Default," Unless. the. Contractor corrects or replaces such-supplies within the delivery schedule, the Contracting Officer may require the delivery of such supplies at a reduction. in piice. which is equitable under the circumstances. Failure to agree to such reduction of price shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause of this contract entitled "Disputes." {c} If any change inspection or test is made by the on the premises of the Contractor or a subcontractor, the Contractor without additional charge shall provide reasonable facilities and assistance for the safety and convenience of the Government inspectors in the performance of their duties. 1f Government, inspection or test is made at a. point other than the premises. of the Contractor or a subcontractor, it. shall be. at the expense of the Government except-as otherwise provided in this contract: Provided, That. in. case of rejection the Government. shall not be liable for any reduction in value of samples used in ‘connection with such. inspection or test. Ali inspections and tests by the Government shall be-performed in.such a manner as not to unduly delay the work, The Government reserves the. right to charge to the Contractor any additional cost of Government inspection and. test when supplies are not ready at the time. such inspection and ‘test is requested by the Contractor or when reinspection or retest is necessitated by prior rejection.. Acceptance or rejection of the ‘supplies shall be made-as. -promptly-as practicable after delivery, excépt as otherwise provided in this contract; but. failure. to inspect and accept or reject supplies shall neither relieve, the Contractor from résponsibility for such supplies as are not in accordance: with the contract requirements nor impose fiability ‘on the Government therefor.. STANDARD. FORM Approved by ° Comm: of Prop. & Proc. V4 Revised: 3-18-08 (4) The-inspection and test by the Government of any supplies or lots thereof does not relieve the Contractor from any responsibility regarding défects or other failures. to meet the contract réquirements which may be discovered prior to acceptatice. Except as otherwise’ provided in. this ‘contract, acceptance shall be conclusive except as regards latent defects, fraud, or such gross mistakes as amount to fraud.. (e) Ehe-Contractor shall. provide and maintain an inspection system acceptable to the Government covering the: supplies hereunder. Records of all inspection work by the Contractor. shall be kept-complete and available to the Government during the performance of this contract and for such longer period as may be specified élsewhere in this contract. 6. RESPONSIBILITY FOR SUPPLIES Except as otherwise provided in the contract, (i) the Contractor shall be responsible for the supplies. covered by this. contract until they are delivered at the designated delivery:point, regardless “of the point of inspection; (ii) after delivery to the: Government at the designated point and prior to. acceptance by the. Government or rejection and giving notice thereof by the Governnient, the Governnient shall be responsible for the loss or destruction of or damage. to the-supplies. only if such loss, destruction or damage results from the negligence of officers, agents, or employees of the Government acting within the:scope of their‘employment; and (iii) the Contractor shall bear all risks as to rejected supplies after notice of rejection, except. that. the- Government shall be responsibie for the loss, or destruction of, or damage to the. supplies only if such loss, destruction or damage results from. the gross negligence of officers; agents, or” employees of the Government acting within the scope of their employment. 7, PAYMENTS The Contractor shall be paid, upon the submission. of proper invoices or vouchers, the prices stipulated herein ‘for supplies’ delivered and accepted or services rendered and accepted, fess deductions, if any, as herein provided. Uniess otherwise specified, payment will be made on partial deliveries accepted by the Government when the amount: dué. on such deliveries so warrants; or when requested by the. Contractor; payment for accepted partial: deliveries shall bé made whenever such payment would equal or exceed ‘either $I, 000 or 50 percent of the total amount of:this contract. 8. ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (a) Pursuant to the provisions of the Assignment of Claims Act (5 VIC 120!-et. seq.) if this. contract provides for payments aggregating $1,000 or more, claims for moneys. due or to become due'to the Contractor from the Government under this contract may be. assigned to a bank, trust company, or other financial institution, incliding any Federal lending agency, and may thereafter be further assigned and: reassigned to any such institution. Any such assignment or reassignment shall cover all amounts: payable under this contract and not already paid, and shall not be. made to. more than one party, except that any such Assignment or reassignment may be:made to one party as agent or trustee for two or more parties participating in such financing: Unless otherwise provided in this contract, payments to an assignee of any moneys due or to become due under this contract shall not, to the- extent provided in said Act, as. amended, be subject to reduction or set off. 9. ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY If any surety upon any bond furnished in connection with this contract becomes unacceptable to the Government of if any such surety fails to furnish reports as to. his. financial condition from time to time as requested by the Government, the: Contractor shall promptly furnish such additional. security as may be.required from time to-time to protect the interests of the Government and of persons supplying labor or materials in the: prosecution of the work contemplated by this contract. 10. EXAMINATION OF RECORDS (The following clause is applicable if the amount of this contract. exceeds $1,000.00 and was entered into by means of negotiation, but is not-applicable if this contract. was. entered. into by means of formal advertising.) {a) The Contractor agrees. that. the Government Comptroller of the U, S. Virgin Islands or any of his ‘duly: authorized representatives shall, until the. expiration of three years after final payment: under this contract, have.access to and the right to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records: of the Contractor involving. transactions. ‘related to.this contract. (b) The Contractor further agrees to include in all his subcontracts hereunder a provision to the effect that the subcontractor agrees. that the Government Comptrolier of the Virgin Islands or any of his duly authorized . representatives shall, until the expiration of three years. after final payment under the: subcontract, have access to. and the tight’to examine any directly pertinent books, documents, papers, and records of such subcontractor, involving transactions related to the ‘subcontract. The term "subcontract" as used in this ‘clause excludes (i) purchase’ orders not exceeding $1,000 and (ii) subcontractors or- purchase orders for public utility services at ‘rates establislied for uniform applicability to the general public. 11. DEFAULT (a) The: Government may, subject to the provisions of paragraph (c) below, by written notice of default to. the Con- tractor, terminate the whole or any part of this contract in any one of the following circumstances: {i) 1f the Contractor fails to make delivery of the sup- plies or to perform the:services within the time specified herein or any extension :thereof}.or _ (ii) If the Contractor fails to perform any of the other provisions of this contract, or so fails to make progress as to endanger performance of this contract in accordance.-with its terms, and in-either of these two circumstances does not cure STANDARD-FORM Approved by Comm, ‘of Prop. & Proc. '7- 14-71 Revised: 3-18-08 Such failure within a period of 10 days. (or such longer period as The Contracting Officer may authorize in writing) after receipt of notice from the Contracting Officer specifying such failure. (b) In the event:the Government:terminates this contract in’ whole or in part-as provided in paragraph (a) of this clause, the. Government may procuré, upon-such terms and.in such manner. as the Contracting Officer may deem appropriate, sup-plies or services similar to those so terminated, and the Con-tractor shall. be. liable to the Government for any excess costs for such similar supplies or services: Provided, That the Contractor shall continue the performance of this contract to’ the extent not terminated under‘the provisions. of this clause. (c) Except with respect.to defaults: of subcontractors, the’ Contractor shall not be liable for any’excess:costs if the failure to perform the’ contract arises out of causes beyond the control and. without the. fault or negligence of the Contractor. Such causes may include,. but are:not-restricted to; acts of God or of the public enemy, acts of the Government in either its. sovereign or contractural capacity, fires, floods, epidemics, quarantine: restrictions, strikes, freight. embargoes, and unusually severe weather; but in. every case. the failure. to perform must be beyond the control and without fault or negligence of the. Contractor. If the failure to perform is caused by the default ofa subcontractor, and if such default arises out. of causes beyond the control of both the Contractor and subcontractor, and with- out the fault.or negligence. of either of them, the Contractor shall not.be liable for any excess costs’for failure-to perform, unless the supplies or service fees to be furnished by the sub- contractor: was. obtainable from other sources in sufficient time to permit the Contractor to meet the required delivery schedule. (d) If this contract is terminated as provided in paragraph (a) of this clause, the. Government, im addition to any: other rights provided i in this clause, may require: the Contractor to transfer title and deliver to the Government, in the manner and to the extent directed by the Contracting Officer, (i) any completed supplies, and (ii) such partially completed supplies: and materials, parts, tools, dies, jigs, fixtures, plans, drawings, information, and contract rights (hereinafter “manufacturing materials") as the Contractor has specifically produced or specifically acquired for the performance of such part of this contract as has been terminated; and the Contractor shall, upon direction of the Contracting Off Icer; protect and preserve property in possession of the Contractor in which the Government has an interest.. Payment for completed supplies delivered to and accepted by the Government. shall be at the- contract price. Payment for manufacturing materials delivered called to and: accepted by the Government and for the protection and preservation of propérty shall be: in an amount agreed. upon. by the Contractor and Contracting Officer; failure to agrée to such amount shall-be:a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of the clause of this contract. entitled "Disputes." The Government.may withhold from amounts otherwise due the Contractor for such completed supplies or manufacturing materials such sum.as the Contracting Officer determines to be -3- Necessary to protect the Government against loss because of outstanding liens or claims of former lien holders. ©) If, after notice of termination of this contract under the provisions of this clause, it.is determined for any. reason that the. Contractor was not in default under the. provisions of this clause; or that. the default was excusable. under the provisions of this clause, the rights and obligations of the. parties shall, if the contract contains. a clause providing for termination for convenience of the Government, be the same as if the notice of termination had been issued pursuant to such clause. If, after notice of termination of this contract under the provisions of this. clause, it is deterrnined for any reason that the Contractor was notin default: under the provisions of this clause, and if this: contract does not contain a.clause providing for termination for convenience of the Government, the contract. shall be equitably’ -adjusted to compensate. for such termination and the contract ‘modified accordingly; failure:to agree to any such adjustment Shall be a dispute concerning a question of fact within the meaning of ‘the: clause-of this contract entitled. "Disputes." (f) The rights and remedies of the Government provided in this clause shall not be exciusive and are.in addition to any other tights and remedies provided by law or under this contract. 12. DISPUTES (a) Except as. otherwise provided in. this contract, any dispute concerning a-question of fact arising under this contract which is not disposed of by agreement shall be decided by the: Contracting, Officer, who shall reduce his. decision. to- writing ‘and mail or otherwise furnish-a copy thereof to the. Contractor: The decision of the Contracting Officer’ shall be final and conclusive unless, within 30 days from the: date of receipt of such copy, the Contractor mails or otherwise furnishes to the. Contracting Officer a written appeal addressed to the Attorney General. The decision of the Attorney General or his duly ‘authorized representative: shall he. final and conclusive unless determined by a ‘court of competent jurisdiction to have been fraudulent, or capricious, or arbitrary, or so grossly erroneous as: necessarily to imply bad faith, or not supported by substantial evidence. In connection with any appeal proceeding under this clause, the Contractor shali be afforded an opportunity to be. heard. and to: offer evidence in suppoft of his appeal. Pending final decision of a dispute hereunder, the Contractor ‘shall proceed diligently with the péiforrtiance of the contract and in accordance. with tle Contracting Officer's decision. (b) This “Disputes” clause does not preclude consideration p P ‘of [aw questions in connection with decisions provided for in paragraph (a) above:- Provided, That nothing in this: cotitract shall be construed a£ making final. the ‘decision of. any administrative official, representative, of board on a question of law. 13. NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT The provisions of this clause ’shall be-applicable only if the amount of this contract exceeds $10,000. STANDARD FORM ° Approved by Comm. of Prop.. & Proc.” 7-14-71 Revised: 3-18-08 {a} The Contractor shall report to the Contracting Officer, promptly and in reasonable written detail, each notice or claim of patent or’ copyright infringement based on-the performance of. this contract of which the-Contractor has knowledge. (b) In the event of any claim or suit against the Government on account of any alleged patent or copyright infringement atising out of the performance-of this contract or out of the: use of any. supplies. furnished or work or services performed here- under, the Contractor shall furnish to the Government when requested by the Contracting Officer, all evidence and in- formation in possession of the Contractor pertaining to such suit or claim. Such evidence and inforiiation shall be fiirnished at’ the expense of the Government excépt. where the Contractor has: agréed to indemnify the Government. 14, BUY AMERICAN ACT (a) In acquiring end prédticts, the. Buy American Act. (41 U.S. Code 10a%d) provides that the Government give. preference to.dornestic source end products, For the purpose of this clause: (i) "Components" means those articles, materials, and sup-: plies, which are. directly incorporated in the end products;: (ii) "End products" means those articles, materials, and supplies, which are to be acquired under this contract for public. use; and (iii) "a domestic source end product” means (A) an: un- manufactured end. product which has been mined or produced in the United States and (B) an end product manufactured in the. United States if the cost of the comporients thereof which are: mined, produced, or manufactured iii the United States exceeds: 50 peréent of the: cost of all its components. For the purposes of this (a) {iii) (B), components of foreign origin of the same type or Kind as the products referred to in (b) Gi) or (iii) of: this clause shall be treated as components mined, produced, or maiufactured in the United States. _ (b) The Contractor agrees that there will be-delivered. under this contract only domestic source end products, except end products; ‘discretion ‘consideration, or otherwise recover, ‘commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee.. (i} Which-are for use outside the United States; (ii) Which the Government determines are not mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States in sufficient and. reasonably available commercial quantities and of a satisfactory quality; (iii) As to which the Secretary determines the domestic: preference to be inconsistent with the public interest; or (iv) As to which. the Secretary determines the cost to the- Government to be unreasonable. (The foregoing. requirements are administered in accordance with Executive Order No. 10582, dated December 17, 1954.) 15. CONVICT LABOR Ih connection: with the’ performance of work under this contract, the Contractor agrees not to employ any person undergoing sentence of imprisonment at hard labor. 16. OFFICIALS NOT TO BENEFIT No member of the Legislature, or Delegate to the United States Congress, or official or émployee of the Executive Branch of the Governiient of the Virgin Islands, ‘shall be admitted to any share or part of this contract, or to any benefit. tbat may arise therefrom,. but this provision shal} not be consttuéd to.-exterid 10 this contract if made with a corporation for its general benefit. 17, COVENANT AGAINST CONTIGENT FEES The Contractor warrants that no person or selling. agency has been employed or retained to-solicit‘or sécure this contract upon an agreement. or understanding for a commission, percentage, brokerage, or contingent fee, excepting bona fide: employees or bona fide. established commercial or selling. agencies maintained by the Conitractor for the purpose of securing business. For breach or Violation ‘of this warranty the Governtnent shall have the right to annul this contract without liability or in its. to. deduct from the contract price or ‘the full amount of ‘such an, STANDARD FORM NO. DPP.~ TC-§4- 7 APPROVED 10-2-74 COMMISSIONEER OF DPP REVISED 3-18-08 GENERAL PROVISIONS (SUPPLY CONTRACT) TERMINATION OF CONTRACTS 0 18. CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (a) The performance of work under this contract may be terminated by the Government in accordance with this clause in whole, or from time to time in part, whenever the Contracting Officer shall determine that such termination is in the best interest of the Government. Any such termination shall. be ‘effected by delivery to the. Contractor of-a Notice. of Termination specifying the extent to which performance by delivery to the Contractor of a Notice of Termination specifying the extent to which performance of work under the contract is terminated, and the date upon which such termination becomes effective. (b) After receipt of a Notice of Termination, and except as otherwise directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall: @) (ii) Gii) (iv) (vy) (vi) stop work under the contract on the date and to the extent specified in the Notice of Termination; place no further orders or subcontracts for materials, services or facilities, except as may be necessary for completion of such portion of the work under the contract as is not terminated; terminate all orders. and subcontracts to the extent that they relate to the performance of work terminated.by the Notice of Termination; assign to the Government, in the manner, at the times, and to the-extent directed by the. Contracting Officer, all of the right, title, and interest of the Contractor under the orders and subcontracts so terminated, in which case the Government shall have the right, in its discretion, to settle or pay any or all claims arising out of the termination of such orders and subcontracts; settle all outstanding liabilities and all claims. arising out of such termination of orders and subcontracts, with the approval or ratification of the Contracting Officer, to the extent, he may require, which approval or ratification shall be final for all the purposes of this clause; transfer title ad deliver to the Government in the manner, at the times, and to the extent, if any, directed by the Contracting Officer (A) the fabricated or unfabricated. parts, work in progress, completed work, supplies, and other material produced .as a part of, or acquired in connection with the performance. of, the work terminated by the Notice of Termination, and (B) the completed or partially _5- STANDARD £ORM NO, DPP— TC-54-75 APPROVED 10-2-74 COMMISSIONEER OF DPP REVISED 3-18-08 (c) (d) completed plans, drawings, information, and other property which, if the contract had been completed, would have been required to be furnished to the Government. (vii) use his bestefforts to’ sell, in the manner, at the times, 1o.the extent, and at the price or prices directed or authorized by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement, any property of the types referred to in (vi) above; provided, however, that the Contractor (A) shall not be required to extend credit to any: purchaser, and (B) may acquire any such property under the conditions prescribed by and at the price or prices approved by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement: and provided further that the proceeds of any such transfer or disposition shall be applied in reduction of any payments to be made by the Goveinment to the Contractor under. this contract or shal] otherwise be credited to the:price-or cost of the work covered by this.contract or paid in.such other manner as the Commissioner of Property and Procurement may direct; (viii) complete performance of such part of the work. as shall not have been terminated by the Notice of Termination; and (ix) take such action as may be necessary, or as. the Commissioner of Property and Procurement may direct, for the protection and preservation of the property related to this. contract which is in the possession of the Contractor arid in which the Government has or may acquire an interest. After receipt of the Notice of Termination, the Contractor shalf submit to thie Commissioner of Property and Procurement his termination claim, in the form and with certification prescribed by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement. Such claim shall be submitted promptly but.in no event later than one year from the effective date of termination, unless one or more extensions in writing are granted by the Commissioner of Property and Procurement, upon request of the Contractor made-in writing within such orie year period or authorized extension thereof. However, if the Commissioner of Property and Procurement determines that the facts justify such action, he may. receive and act upon failure of the Contractor to submit his.termination claim within the: time allowed, the Commissioner of Property and. Procurement may determine, on the basis of information available to him, the amount, if any, due to the Contractor by any reason of the termination and shall thereupon pay to the Contractor the amount so determined. Subject to the provisions of paragraph (c), the Contractor and the Commissioner of Property and Procurement may -agtee upon the whole or any part of the amount or amounts to be paid to the Contractor by reason of the total or partial termination of work pursuant to this clause, which amount of amounts may include a reasonable allowance for profit on work done; provided, that such agreed amount or amounts, exclusive of settlement costs, shall not exceed the. total contract price as reduced by the amount of payments otherwise made and as further reduced by the contract price of work not terminated. The contract shall be amended accordingly, and the Contractor shall be paid the. agteed amount. Nothing i in paragraph (e) of this clause, prescribing the amount to be paid to. the Contractor in the event of failure of the Contractor and the Commissioner of -6- re STANDARD FORM NO. DPP - TC-54-, > APPROVED 10-2-74 COMMISSIONEER OF DPP REVISED. 3-18-08 (e) Property and Procurement-to agree upon the whole amount to be paid to’ the Contractor by reason of the termination of work pursuant to this clause, shall be deemed to limit, restrict: or otherwise determine or affect the amount or amounts which may be agreed to be paid to the Contractor pursuant to this paragraph (d): {In the event of the. failure of the Contractor and the Commissioner of Property and Procurement to agree as provided in paragraph (d) upon the whole amount to ‘be. paid to the Contractor by reason of the termination of work pursuant. to. this clause, the Commissioner of Property and Procurement shall pay to the Contractor the amounts determined by him as follows, but without duplication of any amounts agreed upon. in accordance with paragraph (d): (i) for completed supplies, materials and equipment or services accepted by the Government (or sold or acquired as provided in paragraph (b) (vii) above) and not theretofore paid for, a ‘sum equivalent to the aggregate price for such supplies of services computed in accordance with the price-or prices specified in the contract, appropriately adjusted for any saving for freight or other charges; (ii) the total of — (A) the costs incurred in the performance of the work terminated, including initial (B) (C) costs and preparatory expense: allocable thereto, but exclusive of any costs attributable to supplies or services paid or to be paid for under paragraph (e) (i) hereof; the cost settling and paying claims arising out of the termination of work under subconiracts or orders, as provided i in paragraph (b) (v) above, which are properly chargeable to the terminated portion of the contract (exclusive of amounts paid or payable on account of supplies or materials delivered or services furnished by subcontractors-or vendors prior to the effective date of the Notice of Termination, which amounts. shall be. included in the costs payable under (A) above; and a sum, as profit on (A) above, determined by the Contracting Officer to be fair and reasonable; provided, however, that if it appears that the Contractor would have sustained a loss on the entire contract had it been completed, no profit shall be included or allowed under this subdivision (C) and an appropriate adjustment shall be: made reducing the amount of the settlement to reflect the indicated rate of loss; and (iii) the reasonable costs of settlement, including accounting, légal, clerical and other expenses reasonably necessary for the preparation of settlement claims’ and ‘Supporting data with respect to the terminated portion of the contract and for the termination and settlement of subcontract thereunder, together with reasonable storage, transportation and other costs incurred in connection with the protection or disposition of property allocable to this contract. DPP-NCA-52-75 REVISED: 3-18-08 GOVERNMENT OF THE VIRGIN ISLANDS DEPARTMENT OF PROPERTY AND PROCUREMENT NON-COLLUSION AFFIDAVIT -O ssnuee. Deing duly sworn, deposes and says that — (1) He is [owner, partner, officer, representative, or agent] Ofc... ceil ee cece cee cee eee ee ce ecesessneeersnenseas aseaaeannoacecetseesceesouseecarens uae eeeees see eeenenere sree teense eeaes the bidder that has subinitted that attached bid; (2) He is duly informed respecting the preparation and contents of the attached bid and of all pertinent Circumstances respecting such bid; (3) Such bid is genuine-and is not a collusive or sham bid; (4) Neither the said bidder nor any of its officers, partners, owners, agents, representatives, em ployees Or parties in interest, including this affiant, has in any way colluded, conspired, connived or agreed, directly or indirectly with any other bidder, firm or person to submit a collusive or-sham- bid in connection with the contract for which the attached bid has been submitted or to refrain from bidding in connection with such contract, or has-in.any: manner, directly or indirectly, sought by agreement or collusion.or communication or conference with any other bidder, firm or pérson-to fix the price ‘or prices in the attached bid. or of any other bidder, or to.fix any. overhead, profit or cost element.of the price or the bid price of any: other bidder, or to secure through any collusion, conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement. any advantage against The- Government of the Virgin Islands or any person interested in the proposed contract; and (5) The price or prices. quoted. in the attached bid are fair and proper.and are not tainted by: any collusion; conspiracy, connivance or unlawful agreement. on. the part of the bidder or any of its agents, representatives, owners, employees, or ‘parties in interest, including this affiant. Signature of Affidavit Notary Public