RFP-Morgantown_Sewage_Lift_Station_Upgrade.doc

OMB APPROVAL NO. 2700-0042

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

1263PXS180101

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

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SEALED BID (IFB)

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NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

07/05/2018

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

907452

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY

CODE

USDA Forest Service 1992 Folwell Ave

St. Paul, MN 55108

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

Mike Ash B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS) 651-649-5204

SOLICITATION

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

Contractor is to include all necessary material, equipment, transportation, personnel, supervisor, and out of pocket Expenses required to provide services in accordance with the statement of work.

All proposals are to be returned to Mike Ash at the address indicated in item 7 by at 1:00 PM Central Time July 30, 2018.

Proposal packages can also be emailed to mikeash@fs.fed.us.

All technical questions must be e-mailed to Mike Ash at mikeash@fs.fed.us. No phone calls. All questions must be submitted by 1:00 PM Central Time July 23, 2018.

A site visit can be arrange by contacting John Wininger at phone number 304-285-1549 or email: jgwininger@fs.fed.gov . Location: USDA Forest Service, Northern Research Station, Location: 180 Canfield St. Morgantown, WV 26505.

SELECTION CRITERIA: READ SECTION M – EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD STARTING ON PAGE 30.

USDA Forest Service uses the electronic invoice system called Invoice Processing Platform (IPP) to register go to: https://www.ipp.gov/vendors/enrollment-vendors.htm

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

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award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is FORMCHECKBOX mandatory, X negotiable. (See .)

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

(If “YES,” indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

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YES

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NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

All contractors must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) (www.sam.gov) in order to be considered for award.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

USDA Forest Service is to make one firm fixed price award for this project. Small business set-aside Government Estimate is between $25,000 and $100,000.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

CODE

FACILITY CODE

17.

The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government 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.

AMOUNTS

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

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:

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

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10 U.S.C. 2304(c)( )

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41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY

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CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

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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 or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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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

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PART I—THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

Upgrade Sewage Lift Station Project

QTY.

UNIT

PRICE

TOTAL

AMOUNT

Required Documentation for the Proposal

1) SF 1442, Solicitation/Contract/ (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) (Complete, Date and Sign)

2) Schedule of Items (Complete Unit Price and Amount) – Section B

3) FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications-Commercial Items - Section K

4) Response to Evaluation Factors – Section M

5) Offeror shall submit experience and past performance information. The Experience & Past Performance form found in Section M or similar form may be used.

6) Biobased/Sustainability Plan

7) Written plan that shows understanding of the project.

SECTION C PERFORMANCE WORK STATEMENT

DIVISION 1

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 01100

SUMMARY

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Contract Description:

A.

The U.S. Forest Service Northern Research Station seeks services to upgrade the sewage lift station at its Forestry Sciences Laboratory in Morgantown, West Virginia.

1.2 Location:

FSL Morgantown

180 Canfield St.

Morgantown, WV 26505 1.3 Background:

A.

FSL Morgantown is a Federal Facility owned and operated by the US Forest Service on land leased from the University of West Virginia in Morgantown. The original facility was constructed in 1964. A wing was added in 1974. The entire facility is served by one lift station. The wet well (sump) for the facility is in the basement of the 1964 wing; it is located below the municipal sewer gradient which lies approximately 400 feet away from the wet well.

1.4 Work of the Contract:

A.

The upgrade will consist of the installation of new, energy efficient, submersible sewage ejector pumps (duplex system), installation of a guide rail system to facilitate pump maintenance and replacement, a lifting system to raise/lower the pumps, replacement of controls, the replacement of pipe and valves up to and including the existing check valves, and other necessary appurtenances to ensure a complete and operable system.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 Submit manufacturer’s product information for Government review and approval prior to beginning work.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Execution

A.

Provide a schedule of the proposed work for Government review and approval prior to beginning work.

B.

All work shall be conducted during normal business hours.

C.

All old material shall be properly disposed of.

SECTION 01300

ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Preconstruction Meeting

A. Government will schedule meeting at project site after Notice of Award.

B. Attendance Required: Government, Contractor, and major Subcontractors.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01330

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Submittal Procedures

A.

Provide four copies of the required documents; all will be reviewed, signed, and two will be returned, either approved or rejected.

B.

Contractor may make submittals electronically.

1.2 Construction Progress Schedules

A.

Submit initial schedule within 15 days after date established in Notice to Proceed.

B.

Submit revised Progress Schedule with each Application for Payment.

1.3 Proposed Products List

A.

Within 20 days after date of Notice to Proceed, submit list of major products proposed for use, with name of manufacturer, trade name, and model number of each product.

B.

For products specified only by reference standards, give manufacturer, trade name, model or catalog designation, and reference standards.

1.4 Product Data

A.

Submit to Government for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B.

Mark each copy to identify applicable products, models, options, and other data. Supplement manufacturer’s standard data to provide information specific to this project.

C.

Indicate product utility and electrical characteristics, utility connection requirements, and location of utility outlets for service for functional equipment and appliances.

1.5 Shop Drawings

A.

Submit to Government for review for limited purpose of checking for conformance with information given and design concept expressed in Contract Documents.

B.

Include the following information on the drawings: piping arrangements, valve locations and orientation, hoist and cover plate configuration, guide rail system, float and control systems arrangement; scaled to size.

1.4 Manufacturer’s Instructions

A.

When specified in individual specification sections, submit printed instructions for delivery, storage, assembly, installation, start-up, adjusting, and finishing, to Government in quantities specified for Product Data.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01400

QUALITY REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Quality Control and Control of Installation A. See individual Sections.

B. Monitor quality control over suppliers, manufacturers, products, services, site conditions and workmanship to produce Work of specified quality.

C. Comply with specified standards as minimum quality for the Work except where more stringent tolerances, codes, or specified requirements indicate higher standards or more precise workmanship.

D. Comply with manufacturer’s instructions.

E. Perform work by persons qualified to produce required and specified quality.

F. Verify field measurements are as indicated on Shop Drawings or as instructed by manufacturer.

1.2 References

A.

When reference standards conflict, comply with the requirements of the more stringent standard.

B.

When specified reference standards conflict with Contract Documents, request clarification from the Government.

C.

Standards include, but are not limited to, applicable standards of the references listed below:

1.

International Building Code

2.

International Mechanical Code

3.

National Electrical Code

4.

International Plumbing Code

5.

ANSI – American National Standards Institute

6.

NEMA – National Electric Manufacturer’s Association

7.

AWWA – American Water Works Association

8.

ASTM – American Society for Testing & Materials

9.

OSHA – Occupational Safety and Health Act

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01500

TEMPORARY FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Utilities

A. Contractor may use the facility electrical power. Exercise measures to conserve energy.

B. Contractor may use facility water. Exercise measures to conserve water.

C. Contractor may not use facility: telephone, computer, fax machine, or copy machines.

D. Contractor shall provide temporary sanitation facilities (port-a-potties) for contractor and Government personnel. Locate two facilities for Government use near the main entrance to the building; one sanitation facility meeting accessibility requirements. Pump facilities as necessary throughout the duration of the project. Remove facilities upon completion of the project.

1.2 Progress Cleaning and Waste Removal

A. Maintain areas free of waste materials, debris and rubbish.

B.

Contractor shall provide dumpster for material disposal.

1.3 Safety, Health and Security

A.

Prior to commencement of Work, Contractor shall submit for Government approval a plan to facilitate the Work in a safe and secure manner protecting Government and Contractor employees from construction operations.

B.

Workplace contains a permit space: entry is allowed only through compliance with a permit space program meeting the requirements of OSHA 29 CFR 190.146.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01600

PRODUCT REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Products

A.

Furnish products of qualified manufacturers suitable for intended use. Furnish products of each type by single manufacturer unless specified otherwise.

B.

Do not use materials and equipment removed from existing premises, except as specifically permitted by Contract Documents.

1.2 Product Delivery Requirements

A.

Transport and handle products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B.

Provide equipment and personnel to handle products by methods to prevent soiling, disfigurement, or damage.

1.3 Product Storage and Handling Requirements

A.

Store and protect products in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions.

B.

Coordinate location of on-site storage of material and equipment with Government.

C.

Government assumes no responsibility for safety and security of materials and equipment stored on site.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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SECTION 01700

EXECUTION REQUIREMENTS

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Final Cleaning

A.

Remove waste and surplus materials.

1.2 Demonstrations and Instructions

A.

Upon completion, demonstrate operation and maintenance of equipment to Government personnel.

1.3 Protecting Installed Construction

A.

Protect installed Work and provide special protection where specified in individual specifications sections.

1.4 Product Warranties and Product Bonds

A.

Contractor shall provide one-year parts and labor warranty on the construction.

B.

See other sections for specific equipment warranties.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

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PART 3

EXECUTION

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DIVISION 11

EQUIPMENT

SECTION 11319 - SUBMERSIBLE LIFT STATION

PART 1

GENERAL

1.1 Description

A.

Pump, and clean as necessary, wet well to facilitate execution of this Section. Dispose of sewage as per WV Department of Environmental Protection requirements.

B.

Remove existing vertical sewage pumps, piping, valves, controls, and appurtenances from wet well (up to and including the 4” check valves located above the wet well cover). Wet well to be reused. Vent piping may be reused.

C.

At the discretion of the contractor, wet well cover may be reused but shall be modified as necessary to satisfy the requirements of Subpart 2.12.

D.

Furnish and install: duplex, submersible, removable, sewage pump system complete with controls, valves, and lift cable and hoist support system.

E.

Motor starters and wiring may be reused or replaced at contractor’s discretion.

F.

All components of sewage lift system shall be compatible. Contractor shall inform government of any conflict arising, between contract documents and manufacturer’s recommended, so as to not void warranties.

1.2 Quality Assurance

A. Perform field tests specified in this Section.

1.3 Submittals

A. Submit the following:

1.

Manufacturer's Certificate of compliance certifying compliance with the referenced specifications and standards.

2.

Shop drawings with performance data and physical characteristics.

3.

Manufacturer's installation instructions.

4.

Manufacturer's operation and maintenance material and manuals.

5.

Certified copies of test reports.

1.4 Warranty A. Provide manufacturer’s standard warranty for all parts and equipment.

PART 2

PRODUCTS

2.1 General

A. Power Source: 208v, 3-phase.

B. Pumping Requirements: 78 gpm @ 30’ head.

C. Elevations:

1. Basement finished floor level: 945.0’

2. Wet well bottom: 933.8’

3. 4” inlet pipe invert: 938.6’ D.

Facility Discharge Piping: 4” cast iron.

E.

Maximum pump starts: 10 per hour.

F.

Minimum run time: 1-1/2 minutes.

2.2 Pump Design A.

System shall be capable of handling raw, unscreened, sewage and a minimum of 3-inch spherical solids.

B.

Pump units shall be automatically and firmly connected to the discharge piping when lowered into place on its mating discharge connection, which shall be permanently installed in the wet well. Pumps shall be guided by no less than two guide bars extending from the top of the station to the discharge connection. Connection shall be the result of a simple, linear, downward motion of the pumping unit; no other motion of the pump such as tilting or rotating shall be required.

C.

Pumps shall be easily removable for inspection or service, requiring no bolts, nuts, or other fastenings to be disconnected. For this purpose, there shall be no need for personnel to enter the wet well.

D.

Each pump shall be fitted with a stainless steel lift bail and lifting chain of adequate strength and length to permit raising and lowering the pump for inspection and removal. The lifting system must permit the pump to be removed in smooth motion, with minimal intermediate hooking. The chain shall be adequately anchored to prevent falling into the wet well.

E.

Sealing of the pumping unit to the discharge connection shall be accomplished by a machined metal to metal watertight contact. Sealing of the discharge interface with a diaphragm, O-ring or profile gasket will not be acceptable.

F.

No portion of the pump shall bear directly on the floor.

2.3 Pump Construction A.

All hardware shall be 316 stainless steel. All bolts for piping shall be 316 stainless steel.

B.

All major parts, such as stator casing, oil casing, sliding bracket, volute and impeller shall be constructed of ASTM 48, Class 35B cast iron, or better. All surfaces coming into contact with sewage shall be protected by an approved coating resistant to sewage. All exposed bolts and nuts shall be 316 stainless steel.

C.

The pump shaft shall be ANSI 420 stainless steel.

D.

The cable entry water seal design shall be such that precludes specific torque requirements to ensure a watertight and submersible seal.

2.4 Guide System A.

Provide pump manufacturer’s associated guide rail system.

B.

Follow pump manufacturer’s recommendations for parts not provided with system.

2.5 Motor A.

Moisture resistant Class H induction motor.

B.

Internal thermal sensors required on each pump motor to monitor stator temperatures. Used in conjunction with and supplemental to external motor overcurrent protection, and they shall be located in the control panel. The internal sensors shall show and/or sound an alarm and automatically shut down the pump before motor damage occurs.

C.

Moisture sensing probes shall be installed in the mechanical seal cavity of each pump unit. These probes shall sense the intrusion of the pumped liquid into the seal cavity, send a signal to the panel mounted alarm device, and shut the pump down immediately. The alarm device shall be activated until the pump is removed from service/or repair.

D.

Motor shall be NEMA design B and designed for continuous duty, capable of sustaining a minimum of 10 starts per hour. Motor shall be capable of continuous operations in a totally, partially or non-submerged conditions.

2.6 Acceptable Pump Manufacturers A.

Xylem Brand: Flygt N-pump series.

B.

Approved equal.

2.7 Cable Handling System A.

Support and protect pump and control cables entering the wet well.

B.

Utilize pump manufacturer’s associated cable handling system.

2.8 Lifting Cable and Hoist Support A.

The lifting cable shall be 316 stainless steel of strength sufficient to lift the pump and should be attached to the pump lifting handle with a stainless steel shackle. The length of the lifting cable shall be such that it extends at least 10 feet above the deck level.

2.9 Monitoring and Control A.

Existing motor starters may be reused. Starters are equipped with hand/off/auto function.

B. Control panel(s) shall have indicator lights indicating: individual pump on/off, high temperature pilot light, seal failure pilot light, high level alarm (visual and audible), and reset pushbutton for each pump.

C.

Pump circuit shall be controlled as follows:

1.

When H-O-A selector switch is in the “H” position, the pump motor shall run.

When in the “O” position, the pump motor shall be off.

3.

When in the “A” position, the pump shall be automatically controlled.

4.

If the pump is running and thermal overload trips, the motor shall de-energize and the high temperature light on the control panel shall indicate.

5.

If the pump is running and seal failure contacts trip, the motor shall de-energize and the seal failure light on the control panel shall indicate.

6.

If high temperature or seal failure cause pump shutdown, pump will remain shut down until associated reset button is pressed.

D.

Control panel shall have available connections to allow future monitoring by the Building Automation System.

E.

Float control system entering the wet well must be intrinsically safe and mercury free. All control power entering the wet well shall be intrinsically safe.

F.

Float switch elevations shall be adjustable over the entire wet well depth.

G.

Pump shall operate in a lead/lag manner. Rotation period of lead pump shall be adjustable. Controller shall allow for override of lead pump.

H.

Utilize pump manufacturer’s associated line of pump controller’s.

2.10 Piping Materials

A.

Ductile iron pipe shall meet the requirements of ANSI Specification A21.51 (AWWA C151).

B.

Pipe joints shall be push-on type. Joints shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA A21.11/C111. Restrained joints shall be Lok-Ring, LokFast, Lok-Tyte, or approved equal.

C.

Fittings shall be cast iron or ductile iron. Fittings shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C110. Design and manufacture fittings for a pressure rating of 250 psi. Fitting joints shall be mechanical joints or restrained push-on joints. Joints shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA A21.11/C111.

D.

Gate valves 4-inch and larger shall be full ductile iron body, epoxy fusion bounded inside and out, non-rising stem gate valves. Valves shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C500 or C509 and shall have mechanical joint ends. Exposed bolds and nuts shall be stainless steel. Joint accessories shall meet the requirements of ANSI/AWWA C11/A21.11. Valve opening direction shall be counter-clockwise.

E.

Single disc, swing check valves, 4 inch and larger, shall be iron body, bronze-mounted, swing check, bolted cover, flanged ends, 125 psig working pressure, AWWA C508, suitable for use in a horizontal position. Flanges shall conform in dimensions and drilling to ANSI B16.1.

F.

Discharge piping shall be ductile iron with flanged connections.

G.

All mechanical joints and fittings shall use 316 stainless steel nuts and bolts.

2.11 Coatings & Corrosion Resistance

A.

All surfaces and piping within the wet well, except for: the wet well surface, the face of base elbow pump mating surface, power and control cables, and 316 stainless steel guide rails, shall consist of pump manufacture recommendations and adhere to industry standard corrosion resistance for wet well applications.

2.12 Access Cover

A.

Existing access cover may be modified and reused at contractor’s discretion but shall meet the additional requirements of this subpart.

B.

Access cover shall be air tight with a vent. Reconnect wet well vent to building vent piping.

C.

Access cover shall have a hinged-hatch opening sufficiently large enough to raise and lower the pumps using the lifting cables provided. Hatch shall open to 90 degrees and lock automatically in that position. All hardware, such as hinges, nuts, bolts, locking devices, etc., shall be 316 stainless steel. Penetrations for discharge pipes, vent pipe, control and power cables shall not utilize nor infringe upon the hatch. Penetrations shall be air tight.

D.

Access cover shall be capable of supporting anticipated loads.

E.

Aluminum surfaces, in contact with concrete, shall be protected with bituminous coating material or isolated gaskets to prevent corrosion.

PART 3

EXECUTION

3.1 Inspection

A.

Inspect all pumps, motors, and appurtenances prior to installation in the work. Promptly remove damaged or unsuitable products from the job site. Replace damaged or unsuitable products with new, undamaged and suitable products.

3.2 Installation

A. Install the submersible pumps in accordance with the drawings and manufacturer's written instructions.

B. The discharge elbow of each pump shall be securely anchored to the wet well base and properly aligned with the guide system and upper guide bracket.

C. The discharge piping shall be properly anchored and supported inside the manhole.

D. All electrical work shall be done by a qualified electrician and shall conform to the National Electric Code.

3.3 Testing A. Pump Testing: Each pump shall be fully tested in accordance with manufacturer's written instructions. Certified copies of the test results shall be furnished with each pumping unit. Record the test voltage and amperage measurements.

3.4 Operation

A.

Automatic 1.

One pump shall be actuated when the water level rises to the preset “lead pump on” level, and shall be shut down when the wet well liquid has been pumped down to the preset “pumps off/alternate” level, automatically switching the “lead/lag” status of the pumps, unless the lead selection switch in the control panel is set for a fixed status.

2.

If the liquid level continues to fall below the pumps off level, a low-level lockout float shall be energized or de-energized to lock out operation of all pumps.

3.

If the liquid level continues to rise after the lead pump has been actuated, the lag pump shall be actuated when the liquid reaches the preset “lag pump on” level, and both pumps shall remain on until the liquid has been pumped down to the “pumps off/alternate” level. If the liquid level continues to rise after the lag pump has been actuated, the high level alarm light shall be energized when the liquid reaches the preset “high level alarm” level.

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (AUG 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection -- Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (AUG 1996)

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): www.arnet.gov/far/

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.242-14 Suspension of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 60 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 days. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

AGAR 452.236-75 Maximum Workweek – Construction Schedule (NOV 1996) Within 14 calendar days after receipt of a written request from the Contracting Officer, the Contractor must submit the following information in writing for approval:

(a) A schedule as required by FAR clause 52.236-15, Schedules for Construction Contracts, and

(b) The hours (including the daily starting and stopping times) and days of the week the Contractor proposed to carry out the work.

The maximum workweek that will be approved is 40 hours.

SECTION G--CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

AGAR 452.215-73 Post Award Conference (NOV 1996) A post award conference with the successful offeror is required. It will be scheduled and held within 14 days after the date of contract award. The conference will be held at TBD Section H – Special Contract Requirement AGAR 45 452.237-74 Key Personnel (FEB 1988

a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following personnel: Superintendent, Project Manager, Sub-Contractors

b) During the first Thirty (30) days of performance, the contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph © to the Contracting Officer at least 15 days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

c) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the persons being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to select any approved changes of key personnel.

d) PART II--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (FEB 1998) This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

www.arnet.gov/far/ www.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 1) CLAUSES

52.202-1 Definitions (Nov 2013)

52.203-3 Gratuities (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014)

52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (SEP 2006)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions (SEP 2007)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (OCT 2010)

52.204-2 Security Requirements.(AUG 1996)

52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (OCT 1998)

52.204-4 Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Recycled Paper (MAY 2011)

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business) (OCT 2014)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (OCT 2015)

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity (APR 1984)

52.215-2 Audit and Records -- Negotiation (OCT 2010)

52.219-3 Notice of Total HUBZone Set-Aside (Nov 2011) 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns (JUL 2014) 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Nov 2016) 52.222-3 Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards Act -- Overtime Compensation (JUL 2014)

52.222-6 Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2014)

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (FEB 2014)

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (May 2014)

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (APR 2015)

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (SEPT 2016)

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (APR 2015)

52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (OCT 2015)

52.222-36 Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (Jul 2014)

52.222-37 Employment Reports on Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam Era, and other Eligible Veterans (FEB 2016)

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (MAR 2015)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013)

52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (May 2012)

52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement od Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (SEP 2013) 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data. (JAN 97)

52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification (MAY 2008) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011)

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace (MAY 2001)

52.223-15 Energy Efficiency in Energy-Consuming Products (DEC 2007) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (Aug 2011) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (DEC 2007)

52.227-4 Patent Indemnity -- Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014)

52.232-17 Interest (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (JUL 2013)

52.233-1 Disputes (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

52.236-6 Superintendence by The Contractor (APR 1984)

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 Other Contracts (APR 1984)

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984)

52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

52.236-12 Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

52.236-13 Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) Alternate I (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.236-17 Layout of Work (APR 1984)

52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997)

Alternate I (APR 1984)

Alternate II (APR 1984) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

52.242-13 Bankruptcy (JUL 1995)

52.243-4 Changes (JUN 2007)

52.245-1 Government Property (JAN 2017)) 52.245-2 Government Property Installation Operation Services (APR 2012) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) Alternate I (APR 1984)

52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (OCT 2015)

52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 1012)--Alternate I (APR 2012)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991)

AGRICULTURE ACQUISITION REGULATION (48 CFR CHAPTER 4) CLAUSES

452.232-70 Reimbursement for Bond Premiums – Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Paint (NOV 1996)

452.236-72 Use of Premises (NOV 1996)

452.236-73 Archeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988)

452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution (NOV 1996)

452.236-76 Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988)

452.236-77 Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-9

PERSONAL IDENTITY VERICATION OF CONTRACTOR

EMPLOYEES (JAN 2011)

(a) The contractor shall comply with the personal identity verification (PIV) policies and procedures established by the Department of Agriculture (USDA) Directives 4620-002 series.

(b) Should the results of the PIV process require the exclusion of a contractor’s employee, the contracting officer will notify the contractor in writing.

(c) The contractor must appoint a representative to manage compliance with the PIV policies established by the USDA Directives 4620-002 series and to maintain a list of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass required for performance of the work.

(d) The responsibility of maintaining a sufficient workforce remains with the contractor.

Employees may be barred by the Government from performance of work should they be found ineligible or to have lost eligibility for a USDA LincPass. Failure to maintain a sufficient workforce of employees eligible for a USDA LincPass may be grounds for termination of the contract.

(e) The contractor shall insert this clause in all subcontracts when the subcontractor is required to have routine physical access to a Federally-controlled facility and/or routine access to a Federally-controlled information system.

(f) The PIV Sponsor for this contract is a designated program point of contact, which in most cases is the Contracting Officer Representative (COR), unless otherwise specified in this contract. The Government will notify the contractor if there is a change in the PIV Sponsor, the office address, or the office hours for registration; however, it is the contractor’s responsibility to meet all aspects of paragraphs (c), (d), and (e).

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (Oct 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision—

“Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator” means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

“Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database” means that—

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into the SAM database;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in the SAM database;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record “Active”.

“Unique entity identifier” means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “Unique Entity Identifier” followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in the SAM database.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

(2) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(3) Company Physical Street Address, City, State, and Zip Code.

(4) Company Mailing Address, City, State and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

(10) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) If the Offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered Offeror.

(e) Processing time, which normally takes 48 hours, should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation.

(f) Offerors may obtain information on registration at https://www.acquisition.gov .

(End of clause)

Alternate I (Jul 2013). As prescribed in 4.1105(a)(2), substitute the following paragraph (b)(1) for paragraph (b)(1) of the basic provision:

(b)(1) By submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management prior to award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation. If registration prior to award is not possible, the awardee shall be registered in the System for Award Management within 30 days after award or before three days prior to submission of the first invoice, whichever occurs first.

52.222-40 Notification Of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act. (Dec 2010)

(a) During the term of this contract, the Contractor shall post an employee notice, of such size and in such form, and containing such content as prescribed by the Secretary of Labor, in conspicuous places in and about its plants and offices where employees covered by the National Labor Relations Act engage in activities relating to the performance of the contract, including all places where notices to employees are customarily posted both physically and electronically, in the languages employees speak, in accordance with 29 CFR 471.2 (d) and (f).

(1) Physical posting of the employee notice shall be in conspicuous places in and about the Contractor’s plants and offices so that the notice is prominent and readily seen by employees who are covered by the National Labor Relations Act and engage in activities related to the performance of the contract.

(2) If the Contractor customarily posts notices to employees electronically, then the Contractor shall also post the required notice electronically by displaying prominently, on any website that is maintained by the Contractor and is customarily used for notices to employees about terms and conditions of employment, a link to the Department of Labor’s website that contains the full text of the poster. The link to the Department’s website, as referenced in (b)(3) of this section, must read, “Important Notice about Employee Rights to Organize and Bargain Collectively with Their Employers.”

(b) This required employee notice, printed by the Department of Labor, may be—

(1) Obtained from the Division of Interpretations and Standards, Office of Labor-Management Standards, U.S. Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue, NW., Room N-5609, Washington, DC 20210, (202) 693-0123, or from any field office of the Office of Labor–Management Standards or Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs;

(2) Provided by the Federal contracting agency if requested;

(3) Downloaded from the Office of Labor–Management Standards Web site at www.dol.gov/olms/regs/compliance/EO13496.htm; or

(4) Reproduced and used as exact duplicate copies of the Department of Labor’s official poster.

(c) The required text of the employee notice referred to in this clause is located at Appendix A, Subpart A, 29 CFR Part 471.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with all provisions of the employee notice and related rules, regulations, and orders of the Secretary of Labor.

(e) In the event that the Contractor does not comply with the requirements set forth in paragraphs (a) through (d) of this clause, this contract may be terminated or suspended in whole or in part, and the Contractor may be suspended or debarred in accordance with 29 CFR 471.14 and subpart 9.4. Such other sanctions or remedies may be imposed as are provided by 29 CFR part 471, which implements Executive Order 13496 or as otherwise provided by law.

(f) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (f), in every subcontract that exceeds $10,000 and will be performed wholly or partially in the United States, unless exempted by the rules, regulations, or orders of the Secretary of Labor issued pursuant to section 3 of Executive Order 13496 of January 30, 2009, so that such provisions will be binding upon each subcontractor.

(2) The Contractor shall not procure supplies or services in a way designed to avoid the applicability of Executive Order 13496 or this clause.

(3) The Contractor shall take such action with respect to any such subcontract as may be directed by the Secretary of Labor as a means of enforcing such provisions, including the imposition of sanctions for noncompliance.

(4) However, if the Contractor becomes involved in litigation with a subcontractor, or is threatened with such involvement, as a result of such direction, the Contractor may request the United States, through the Secretary of Labor, to enter into such litigation to protect the interests of the United States.

FAR 52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause—

“Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item”—

(1) Means any item of supply (including construction material) that is—

(i) A commercial item (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition at FAR 2.101);

(ii) Sold in substantial quantities in the commercial marketplace; and

(iii) Offered to the Government, under a contract or subcontract at any tier, without modification, in the same form in which it is sold in the commercial marketplace; and

(2) Does not include bulk cargo, as defined in section 3 of the Shipping Act of 1984 ( 46 U.S.C. App. 1702), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

“Component” means an article, material, or supply incorporated directly into a construction material.

“Construction material” means an article, material, or supply brought to the construction site by the Contractor or a subcontractor for incorporation into the building or work. The term also includes an item brought to the site preassembled from articles, materials, or supplies. However, emergency life safety systems, such as emergency lighting, fire alarm, and audio evacuation systems, that are discrete systems incorporated into a public building or work and that are produced as complete systems, are evaluated as a single and distinct construction material regardless of when or how the individual parts or components of those systems are delivered to the construction site. Materials purchased directly by the Government are supplies, not construction material.

“Cost of components” means—

(3) For components purchased by the Contractor, the acquisition cost, including transportation costs to the place of incorporation into the construction material (whether or not such costs are paid to a domestic firm), and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued); or

(4) For components manufactured by the Contractor, all costs associated with the manufacture of the component, including transportation costs as described in paragraph (1) of this definition, plus allocable overhead costs, but excluding profit. Cost of components does not include any costs associated with the manufacture of the construction material.

“Domestic construction material” means—

(1) An unmanufactured construction material mined or produced in the United States;

(2) A construction material manufactured in the United States, if—

(i) The cost of its components mined, produced, or manufactured in the United States exceeds 50 percent of the cost of all its components. Components of foreign origin of the same class or kind for which nonavailability determinations have been made are treated as domestic; or

(ii) The construction material is a COTS item.

“Foreign construction material” means a construction material other than a domestic construction material.

“United States” means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Domestic preference.

(1) This clause implements the Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a - 10d) by providing a preference for domestic construction material. In accordance with 41 U.S.C. 431, the component test of the Buy American Act is waived for construction material that is a COTS item (See FAR 12.505(a)(2)). The Contractor shall use only domestic construction material in performing this contract, except as provided in paragraphs (b)(2) and (b)(3) of this clause.

(2) This requirement does not apply to information technology that is a commercial item or to the construction materials or components listed by the Government as follows:

[Contracting Officer to list applicable excepted materials or indicate “none”]

(3) The Contracting Officer may add other foreign construction material to the list in paragraph (b)(2) of this clause if the Government determines that—

(i) The cost of domestic construction material would be unreasonable. The cost of a particular domestic construction material subject to the requirements of the Buy American Act is unreasonable when the cost of such material exceeds the cost of foreign material…