Information Technology Task Orders Involving Some Construction Work Sample Clauses
This clause defines the procedures and requirements for issuing task orders under information technology contracts that also involve a component of construction work. It clarifies how such hybrid projects are to be managed, specifying which regulations and standards apply to the construction aspects within the broader IT scope. For example, it may require compliance with construction safety standards or coordination with facilities management when installing IT infrastructure. The core function of this clause is to ensure that both IT and construction elements are properly integrated and regulated, preventing oversight and ensuring compliance with all relevant legal and technical requirements.
Information Technology Task Orders Involving Some Construction Work. In accordance with FAR 22.402(b) and Section C.8 of this contract, the ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act may not apply to certain non-construction contracts where some minor construction occurs incidental to the rest of the task order. Specifically, if the construction work is incidental to furnishing IT services and is so merged with the IT portion of the contract that the construction is not capable of being segregated as a separate contractual requirement, it may not be subject to ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇. When minor construction is required as an integral part of a task order, the Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO) is required to document the Task Order file that the construction portion of the task order is 1) within scope, 2) subject or not subject to the ▇▇▇▇▇ ▇▇▇▇▇ Act, and 3) fairly and reasonably priced and the basis therefore. Should the ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act apply to the construction portion of a Task Order, it is the responsibility of the Ordering Contracting Officer (OCO) to address any previous union agreements and obtain the applicable Wage Rate Determinations from the Department of Labor. Construction contracting is a contracting specialization in the Government, and ordinarily requires highly specific requirements, specifications, plans, terms and conditions. OCO’s are cautioned to only include construction up to the defined limits and with proper attention to detail. There is additional coverage on construction in Section C.
Information Technology Task Orders Involving Some Construction Work. In the event that alteration or minor construction of real property is required to achieve the primary purpose of a Task Order issued against the VETS GWAC contract, such alteration or minor construction shall be deemed within the scope of this contract. The expressed purpose of the VETS GWAC contracts is to provide ordering agencies a wide range of information technology support services using the latest technology and systems. It is not the intent of the VETS GWAC contracts to do “minor construction” unrelated to Information Technology requirements. Minor construction is considered as acceptable work under the VETS GWAC contracts only when it is incidental to a larger Information Technology task order. In any event, the “minor construction” portion of an Information Technology task order issued against this contract may not exceed any statutory, regulatory, or policy limitations imposed by the Ordering Agency applicable to construction. For example, if the Ordering Agency regulates and/or imposes thresholds for the use of O&M dollars for “minor construction” imbedded in Task Orders for other than construction, those same limitations will apply to task orders issued against the VETS GWAC contracts. The ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act requirements apply to construction work to be performed as part of Information Technology task orders under this contract if-
(1) The construction work is to be performed on a public building or public work;
(2) The contract contains specific requirements for a substantial amount of construction work exceeding the monetary threshold for application of the ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act (the word "substantial" relates to the type and quantity of construction work to be performed and not merely to the total value of construction work as compared to the total value of the contract); and
(3) The construction work is physically or functionally separate from, and is capable of being performed on a segregated basis from, the other work required by the contract. The ▇▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇▇▇ Act requirements do not apply if-
(1) The construction work is incidental to the furnishing of supplies, equipment, or services (for example, the requirements do not apply to simple installation or alteration at a public building or public work that is incidental to furnishing supplies or equipment under a supply contract; however, if a substantial and segregable amount of construction, alteration, or repair is required, such as for installation of heavy generators or large refrigerator sys...