1240BJ24Q0030 HJEF Electrical Demo.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

1240BJ24Q0030

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

INVITATION FOR BID

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

3. DATE ISSUED

09/04/2024

PAGE OF PAGES

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

1130759

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

Note: All proposal documents must be e-mailed to andrea.murphy@usda.gov. An e-mail copy of the Bid Bond is acceptable for proposals valued at $150,000.00 or greater.

Procurement & Property Services, Field Procurement Operations Northwest Zone – Construction & A-E Attn: Andre'a Murphy, CS

9. FOR

INFORMATION CALL:

a. NAME Andre'a Murphy

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

762-253-3595

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

HJ Andrews Electrical Demo HJ Andrews Experimental Forest Blue River, OR Disclosure of the Magnitude of Construction Project: Less than $25,000.

Technical POC: Rob Avila robert.avila@usda.gov Contractual POC: Andre'a Murphy – Contracting Specialist andrea.murphy@usda.gov Offerors must respond as described in Section 13.

THIS IS A SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE PROJECT. OFFERS RECEIVED FROM OTHER THAN SMALL

BUSINESSES WILL BE REJECTED

11. The contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. ).

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

YES NO

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

Ten (10)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and emailed copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 5:00PM PST

(hour) local time 9/13/2024

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

b. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

c. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

d. Offers providing less than sixty (60) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) mailto:andrea.murphy@usda.gov mailto:brandon.weinmann@usda.gov mailto:andrea.murphy@usda.gov

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) (

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

AMOUNTS

Solicitation No. 1240BJ24Q0030 HJEF Electrical Demo Pacific Northwest Research Station

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Call ORDER NO. __________________

IF THIS ORDER IS GREATER THAN $2,500.00, IT IS

NOT VALID UNTIL SIGNED BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER

Contract No. Project Name:

HJEF Electrical Demo Pacific Northwest Research Station

Issue:

Due:

Contractor: Issuing and Billing Office: Procurement & Property Service, Field Procurement Operations Northwest Zone – Construction A&E. CSA 7

Base

Item No.

Sub-item

No.

Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

001 Mobilization 1 LS

002 Strategically remove interior drywall to expose/access current l i l i i

1 LS

003 Remove two electrical circuit breaker panels (room 3 & 4) and ll i i l i l i i d

1 LS

Project Notes:

1. See attached Project Description.

Total Price $

Contractor: (Name and Signature)

Requested By: Contracting Officer’s Representative

Fund Authorization: (Name and Signature) See IAS Requisition

Ordered By:

Roxanne Anderson

Title: Contracting Officer Order Date: Job Code:

Background

The HJ Andrews (HJA) Forest's Headquarters, is a multiplex facility (Administrative Main Office, Laboratories, Dormatories, Out Buildings and small Library). The electrical demo project is to be limited to the Maintenance Residence (Care Taker’s Cabin) located near the Maintenance Shop and “Green” residential multi-story building. This structure is a singlewide manufactured structure that has ungone multiple renovations.

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GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 Description of Services:

Base

A. Remove two electrical panels and the current electrical wiring within the walls, ceiling, and floors of the maintenance residence (in preparation of a new electrical panel and rewiring the structure). This will require the removing of drywall throughout the residence to access electrical wires. The electrical wiring has been degraded by rodents chewing into the wiring within the walls & floors, creating fire hazards and a potential for electrocution.

B. Megohmmeter (megger test) potentially viable electrical wires (confirm insulation viability), i.e. wall light switch to ceiling light and outlets that do not have any signs of rodent intrusion.

C. Salvage wood wainscoting (for reinstallation) and dispose of removed building material

(drywall board) and removed electrical wires.

D. The contractor shall provide all management, supervision, labor, personnel, transportation, materials, equipment, and supplies, except as otherwise specified. All work shall be performed in accordance with this statement of work and all federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

1.02 Related Work

A. Submit work schedule and site safety plan, and special care shall be taken to ensure the protection of HJA assets and utilities.

B. The Contractor and COR (HJA/PNW staff) shall walk the site together prior to commencing the work and make notation of any existing damage. The same shall be accomplished post work noting any damages prior to the final invoice approval for payment.

C. Residential site cleanup post electrical wiring removal, removal all trash relating to all demolition activities.

2.0 Location and Description

The work is to be completed at H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest Headquarters, 91991 Blue River Reservoir Road, Blue River, Oregon 97413 or (5-130-132 USFS Road, Blue River, OR). The HJ Andrews Experimental site is located about one hour from Eugene, OR.

The H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest location on Google Maps is accurate, but not all GPS units have directions to the location mapped correctly, GPS services may not provide accurate directions to Andrews Forest Headquarters. The address 91991 Blue River Reservoir Road does not map directions correctly on Google, Bing and Mapquest.

Directions: from Eugune, Oregon to H.J. Andrews Experimental Forest Headquarters

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• Travel east on Hwy 105 to Springfield and turn east on Hwy126 (2nd light, left 2 lanes turn east);

• Travel east on Hwy 126 through Springfield and along the McKenzie River past the town of Blue River (about 35 mins);

• Continue to 3/4 mile past MP 43; It's the road just past the "Christmas Treasures" store.

• Turn left at 'Blue River Reservoir' sign onto Forest Road 15. Drive up the hill and away from the McKenzie River;

• Travel 3.8 miles along Blue River Reservoir, past Forest Road 1506 and cross Lookout

Creek Bridge;

• Past the bridge, turn right onto Forest Road 130 at 'Andrews Forest Headquarters' sign.

2.1 Accessibility:

The work will be completed at the HJ Andrews Experimental Forest. The residence will be completely vacant during contract period. There is sufficient water and power on site.

3.0 Performance Period

The estimated start work date is September 1, 2024. All work shall be completed within 30 calendar days after the effective date of the Notice to Proceed.

4.0 Prework Conference:

Prior to commencement of work, the Contracting Officer (CO) or the Contracting Officer Representative (COR) will schedule a meeting with the contractor to discuss the contract terms, work requirements and schedule. At the conference, the Contractor shall designate, in writing, the name and phone number of the Contractor’s on-site representative and their contract responsibilities and authority. A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 15 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at on-line (virtual) or at HJ Andrews Experimental Forest HQ administrative building.

5.0 Contractor Representative

Provide an onsite contract representative who will oversee the performance of the work specified in this contract. Designate in writing to the CO, the name of the contract representative and an alternate(s) who shall have the authority to authority to act for the Contractor on all contract matters relating to daily operation of this contract. The Contractor’s representative and alternate(s) must have a minimum of mid level management, supervision and operational experience as well as be able to read, write, speak, and understand English. Notify the CO/COR at least 10 work days in advance of any subsequent change of personnel in this position. Replacement personnel shall have the same level or better experience as the person being replaced.

6.0 Hours of Operation

Construction activity shall be limited to the hours between 8:00 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, unless other hours are approved in writing by the HJA Site Manager or COR.

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The Contractor shall conduct activities so that interference with the public shall be kept at a minimum.

7.0 Federal Holidays

The Contractor will not be required to perform work on a national holiday, or the day the holiday is observed. In the event that a schedule coincides with a national holiday, the services normally scheduled for that day shall be performed either the day before or the day after the holiday.

Government personnel observe the listed dates as holidays:

1) New Year's Day - 1st day of January.

2) Martin Luther King, Jr's. Birthday – 3rd Monday of January.

3) President's Day - 3rd Monday of February.

4) Memorial Day - last Monday of May.

5) Juneteenth Day - 19th of June

6) Independence Day - 4th of July.

7) Labor Day - 1st Monday of September.

8) Columbus Day - 2nd Monday of October.

9) Veteran's Day - 11th day of November.

10) Thanksgiving Day – 4th Thursday of November

11) Christmas Day – 25th of December

12) Any other day designated by Federal Statute, Executive Order, or Presidential proclamation.

When a holiday falls on a Saturday, the preceding Friday is observed. When a holiday falls on a Sunday, the following Monday is observed. Observance of such days by Government personnel shall not by itself be cause for an additional period of performance or entitlement to compensation except as set forth within the contract.

8.0 Qualifications of Contractor or Employees

The Contractor is required to be a licensed or registared contractor with the state.

8.1 Technical Approach:

All solicitations will be evaluated for contracting based on their method of project delivery. This can be accomplished by submitting with the quote the following information:

(1) Examples of past government projects

(2) Project Schedule

(3) Description of how the work will be performed/accomplished.

(4) List of equipment to be utilized.

9.0 Definitions (Methods of Measurement):

One of the following methods of measurement for determining final payment is DESIGNATED on the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS for each pay item:

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A. Designed Quantities (DQ). These quantities denote the final number or units to be paid for under the terms of the contract. They are based upon the original design data available prior to advertising the project. Original design data include the preliminary survey information, design assumptions, calculations, drawings, and the presentation in the contract. Changes in the number of units shown in the Schedule of Items may be authorized under any of the following conditions:

(1) As a result of changes in the work authorized by the Contracting Officer.

(2) As a result of the Contracting Officer determining that errors exist in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more.

(3) As a result of the Contractor submitting to the Contracting Officer a written request showing evidence of errors in the original design that cause a pay item quantity to change by 15 percent or more. The evidence must be verifiable and consist of calculations, drawings, or other data that show how the designed quantity is believed to be in error.

B. Staked Quantities (SQ). Quantities from staked measurements prior to construction.

C. Actual Quantities (AQ). Quantities determined from measurement of completed work.

D. Vehicle Quantities (VQ). These quantities are measured or weighed in hauling vehicles.

E. Lump Sum Quantities (LSQ). These quantities denote one complete unit of work as required by or described in the contract including necessary materials, equipment, and labor to complete the job. Individual quaities with a lump sum will not be measured.

10.0 Tasks

A. The contractor will be given the opportunity to visit the job site, measure the building to verify the amount/number of work items and related quantities required to complete this project prior to submitting a quote.

B. Strategically remove interior drywall to expose/access current electrical wiring. Salvage wood wainscoting (for reinstallation).

C. Megohmmeter (megger test) potentially viable electrical wires (confirm insulation viability), i.e. wall light switch to ceiling light and outlets that do not have any signs of rodent intrusion.

D. Remove two electrical circuit breaker panels (room 3 & 4) and all existing electrical wiring and components (non-NEC/electrical wiring damaged by rodents).

E. Dispose of building material (drywall board) and electrical wires removed. Worksite cleanup and removal of all trash (off worksite) relating to demolition activities.

11.0 Inspection and Acceptance:

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A. The Contracting Officer Representative, the Technical POC or duly authorized representative will periodically inspect work completed to ensure compliance of assigned Tasks, Project Specifications and accept the supplies and/or services to be provided under this contract.

B. Inspection and acceptance will be performed by the COR, at contractor’s request.

Work/Task Item Evaluation Notes Pass Fail

HJ Andrews Site visit

Strategically remove interior drywall to expose/access wires

Salvage wood wainscoting (for reinstallation)

Megohmmeter/megger testing

Remove existing electrical wiring and components

Site cleanup post work activities, removal all trash relating to all demolition activities

Project closeout

12.0 Contract Clauses

FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

FAR 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders—Prohibition (Dec 2023)

FAR 52.215-8 Order of Precedence—Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997) FAR 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (NOV 2020) FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (OCT 2022) FAR 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirement (AUG 2018) FAR 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (JUL 2021) FAR 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005) FAR 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988) FAR 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related

Regulations (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

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FAR 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014) FAR 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015) FAR 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (APR 2016) FAR 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR

2015) FAR 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 2020) FAR 52.222-55 Minimum Wages for Contractor Workers under Executive Order 14026

(JAN 2022)

FAR 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave under Executive Order 13706 (JAN 2022) FAR 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts

(MAY 2024)

FAR 52.223-23 Sustainable Products & Services (MAY 2024) FAR 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021) FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984) FAR 52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short

Form) (APR 1984) Alternate I (SEP 1996)

13.0 Evaluation Criteria For Award

The Government will make award based on price alone and anticipates awarding to the lowest price offer. The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-1(b). The government expects to make an award without discussions, however, reserves the right to conduct discussions if necessary. In the event that discussions are conducted, the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency. The default selection process will be based on price alone.

The following price proposal information shall be provided with the offer.

• Task Order Form: Complete the Offer Section, sign and date

FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Robert Avila Robert.avila@usda.gov

All Questions must be submitted to the Contracting Officer in writing – via email to andrea.murphy@usda.gov and should be received by the CO atleast 7 days prior to the closing date of the solicitation.

mailto:Robert.avila@usda.gov

AWARD (To be completed by Government)