A-6.0 127EAW21Q0011.pdf

SOLICITATION FORMS

QUOTERS COPY

CONSTRUCTION

Issuing Office: Project Name and Location:

USDA-FS CSA Southwest #6 333 Broadway Blvd, SE Albuquerque NM 87102-3498

GAOA Trinity Unit NRA Water System Repair (Stoney Point Campground Waterline Replacement)

Shasta Trinity National Forest

Solicitation Number: 127EAW21Q0011 Issue Date: 23 April 2021 Due Date/Time: 13 May 2021 / 2:00 pm PT

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

1. This is a Request for Quote (RFQ).

2. All questions shall be submittted in writing. See page 5, Inquiries

3. Electronic transmission (email) is the only authorized method for submitting a quote for this solicitation. See page 5, Instructions for Preparation/Submission of Quotes for submission information.

4. A bid guarantee IS required. In addition, there is a requirement for performance and/or payment protections (performance bond and/or payment bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC)). If quote is between $35,000 and $150,000, payment bond or ILC will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. If quote is over $150,000 performance and payment bonds will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. See Section 00 72 00 for additional information.

5. Site visit information is can be found on page 12.

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00 01 10 Table of Contents

DIVISION 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 01 15 – List of Attachments / Drawings 00 10 00 – Solicitation 00 21 00 – Instructions 00 24 00 – Procurement Scope 00 45 00 – Representations and Certifications 00 72 00 – General Conditions 00 73 00 – Supplementary Conditions

SECTION 00 01 15 List of Attachments / Drawings Attachment Number Title Date Number of Pages

1 Project Plans 6 2 Caltrans Encroachment Permit 30 3 Fire Plan 5 4 Wage Determination CA20210007 04/02/2021 50

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

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

9.

INFORMATION

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

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

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

1032050

USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 6

333 BROADWAY BLVD SE

ALBUQUERQUE NM 87102-3498

7EAW

Quotes must be submitted electronically to tracy.marino@usda.gov. See Instructions for Submission of Quotes on Page 5

TRACY MARINO 530-252-6410

104/23/2021

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10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

GAOA Trinity Unit NRA Water System Repair

Shasta Trinity National Forest

Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR)

Project Plans

Caltrans Encroachment Permit

Fire Plan

General Wage Decision

NAICS: 221310

Size Standard: $30.0M

Set Aside: 100% Total Small Business

FAR 36.204 Disclosure of Magnitude: (c) between $100,000 and $250,000

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

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

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

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

10 60 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

52.211-10

05/13/2021

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

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:

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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 31c. DATE

BY

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USDA-FS CSA SOUTHWEST 6

2550 RIVERSIDE DRIVE ROOM 174

SUSANVILLE CA 96130-4774

7EAW

TRACY L. MARINO

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

Continued...

Unique Entity Identifier (DUNS Number)_______________________________________________

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

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0001 GAOA Trinity Unit NRA Water System Repair

(Stoney Point CG Waterline Replacement)

See Schedule of Items

NSN 7540-01-152-8067 OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

SECTION 00 10 00 - Solicitation

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM

NO.

(A)

SCHEDULE OF SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QTY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT

PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

0001 Mobilization/Demobilization 1 LS $ $

0002 Mitigation Measures - Appendices A & B to the Encroachment Permit 1 LS $ $

Furnish/Install Traffic Control Systems, Maintenance, Operation & Removal (Hwy 3)

1 LS $ $

0004 Construct Connection Detail 1 to 22.5º Bend 1 LS $ $

0005 Construct from 22.5º Bend to F.R.

35N72Y 1 LS $ $

0006 Construct across F.R. 35N72Y AC Dwy 1 LS $ $

0007 Construct from F.R. 35N72Y to 90º Transition Detail 2 1 LS $ $

0008 Construct 90º Transition Detail 2 at Casing 1 LS $ $

0009 Construct 8" Steel Casing Across Hwy 3 1 LS $ $

0010 Construct Connection Detail 3 up to Hwy 3

- 8" Casing 1 LS $ $

0011 Pressure Test/Leak Test Water Line 1 LS $ $

0012 Place Hot Mix Asphalt Pavement - 3 Trench Locations 1 LS $ $

0013 Disinfect, Sample & Test Potable Water System 1 LS $ $

Total Base $

Payment for bond premiums in accordance with Clause 52.232-5, Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, shall not be in addition to the contract price. Include bond payments under 0001 Mobilization.

SECTION 00 21 00 - Instructions

A bid guarantee IS required. In addition, there is a requirement for performance and/or payment protections (performance bond and/or payment bond or Irrevocable Letter of Credit (ILC)). If quote is between $35,000 and $150,000, payment bond or ILC will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. If quote is over $150,000 performance and payment bonds will be required for 100% of the award price and be submitted within 10 days after contract award. See Section 00 72 00 for additional information.

Site visit (see FAR 52.236-27, Page 12)

Quote incorporates all amendments and Q&A's (if any) that have been posted to beta.sam.gov. Submit quotes by the date and time stated in Block 13a or as amended.

Inquiries

Any prospective quoter desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before submission of their quotes but not later than 4 business days prior to solicitation due date. Requests for information received after this time may not receive a response. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award. Requests for explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc. should be submitted by email to Tracy Marino at tracy.marino@usda.gov.

Instructions for Submission of Quotes

(a) Submit signed and dated quotes to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Quotes should be submitted via the Schedule of Items plus Technical Response documents of the Quoter's design as specified in the solicitation. Quotes shall be submitted in two parts (technical and price). Each part shall be separate and complete in itself so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently of the other.. As a minimum, quoters must show:

(1) Pricing and Contact Information (use SF 1442 and Schedule of Items (Section 00 10 00)). This should be considered as your price submission)

(2) Acknowledgment of any Solicitation Amendments (use SF 1442);

(3) Response to non-price evaluation factors (see Section 00 21 00, Evaluation).

(4) All applicable fill-in provisions. For solicitations issued on an SF 1442, this would include Section 00 45 00.

(b) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of quotes. Quoters are responsible for submitting quotes, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. Quotes received after the designated time may not be considered if the Contracting Officer has begun the evaluation process.

(c) System for Award Management (SAM). To be considered for award all Quoters must be successfully registered in the SAM database (www.sam.gov) BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THE SOLICITATION. See FAR Clause 52.204-7, System for Award Management, as applicable for requirement information. Contractors shall have representations and certifications completed in www.sam.gov OR provide FAR clause 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, with paragraph (c) completed. If completing the aforementioned clause, provide with submitted quote.

(d) Unique Entity Identifier (formerly Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number. Place the annotation "Unique Entity Identifier" as well as Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT indicator, if applicable (formerly DUNS+4)" next to your name and address on the first page of your quote. The EFT indicator is a four-character

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mailto:tracy.marino@usda.gov http://www.sam.gov/ suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the Quoter to establish additional SAM records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity. If the Quoter does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for unique entity identifier establishment directly to obtain one. The Quoter should indicate that it is a Quoter for a Government contract when contacting the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishing the unique entity identifier.

(e) Electronic Submissions

(1) Quoters must submit electronic responses this solicitation. Email quotes to tracy.marino@usda.gov. Please limit the size of your file to 5 MB or less; more is not always better, so please be concise. Include the solicitation number in the subject line of the email. Files in Adobe Acrobat are the preferred file type; other types may be accepted but the quoter may be required to change type if the Government cannot open the attachment.

(2) If any portion of a quote received by the Contracting Officer is unreadable to the degree that conformance to the essential requirements of the solicitation cannot be ascertained from the document--

(i) The Contracting Officer immediately shall notify the quoter and permit the quoter to resubmit the quote.

(ii) The method and time for resubmission shall be prescribed by the Contracting Officer after consultation with the quoter; and

(iii) The resubmission shall be considered as if it were received at the date and time of the original unreadable submission for the purpose of determining timeliness, provided the quoter complies with the time and format requirements for resubmission prescribed by the Contracting Officer.

(3) Facsimile Submissions will not be accepted.

(4) Hard Copy Submissions will not be accepted

Basis for Award

(a) Award will be made using the Simplified Acquisition Procedures in accordance with FAR Part 13 to the Quoter whose acceptable quote provides the best value to the government considering price and non-price factors. The Government intends to do a comparative analysis of quotes and award a contract without communication with Quoters. Therefore, Quoter's initial response should contain the best terms from a price and technical standpoint.

The Government reserves the right to communicate if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary.

The Government may reject any or all quotes if such action is in the public interest (i.e. cost prohibitive); accept other than the lowest-priced quote; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in quotes received. If a quote is rejected, it will not be considered for award.

(b) To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must --

(1) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

(2) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(3) Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history;

(4) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

(5) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

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(6) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them;

and

(7) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

Evaluation

(a) Acceptability of Quote - The Government will determine the acceptability of each quote on a pass or fail basis considering the following factors. Quotes that fail any of these elements will not be considered for award.

(i) A quoter takes exception to the any of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, including attachments.

(ii) A quoter is not currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) by the closing date of the solicitation.

(iii) A quoter cannot be verified as a Small Business as shown in SAM or other proof as submitted by the quoter.

(iv) An incomplete quote that lacks sufficient information for the government to perform a technical evaluation to determine acceptability.

(v) A quoter failed to acknowledge a material amendment; and

(vi) not furnishing prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the quoter fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. Should any mathematical check made by the Government show a mistake in the extended amount quoted, the corrected unit price extension shall govern. If a quoter omits both the unit price and the extended amount or estimated amount for any item, its quote shall be declared unacceptable and therefore ineligible for award. Pricing must be submitted for all items. If the quoter does not intend to charge for a bid item, a price of "0" or "No Cost" should be shown.

(b) Capability of the Quoter - The Government will assess the capability of each quoter on the basis of the following criteria 1) Relevant Experience/Past Performance. The Government will not asses capability on a pass/fail basis, but will use its assessments of capability as a basis for comparing quoters to determine best value. Since the Contracting Officer is considering price and other factors, award may be made to other than the lowest-priced quote.

1) Relevant Experience/Past Performance. Experience is the opportunity to learn by doing while past performance is a measure of the degree to which a quoter satisfied its customer in the past and complied with Federal, state and local laws and regulation. The Government will evaluate each quoter's relevant experience on the basis of its breadth, its depth, and its relevance to the work that will be required under the prospective contract. The Government will contact some of each Quoter's customers to ask whether or not: (1) quality services were performed; (2) the quoter was committed to customer satisfaction; (3) the quoter stayed within contract cost; (4) the quoter was reasonable and cooperative during performance; and (5) met contract performance time. In evaluating past performance, the Government will contact some of the references provided by the offeror and other sources of information, including, but not limited to: Federal, state, and local government agencies, better business bureaus, published media, and electronic data bases. Quoters shall provide at least three (3) but no more than six (6) references of relevant work of the type and magnitude of this project to include brief description of work, point of contact, telephone and email. Only provide experience and performance that has occurred in the past three (3) years from the date of this solicitation. Experience that occurred more than three years ago WILL NOT be considered.

(c) Price. Quoters shall submit a price quote for this project by utilizing the Schedule of Items. It is the Government's intent to assess the unit prices to determine reasonableness and Quoter's understanding of the work and ability to perform the contract.

(d) Options (if any). The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that a quote is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Options may either be exercised at time of award or a later date.

(e) A written notice of award or acceptance of a quote, furnished to the successful quoter within the time for acceptance specified in the quote, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party. Before the quote's specified expiration time, the Government may accept a quote (or part of a quote), whether or not there is communication after its receipt, unless a written notice of withdrawal is received before award. The Government intends to offer award to the single quoter whose price quote and technical response offer the best value combination to the Government.

Quote Submission Checklist

All information required by the terms of the solicitation must be furnished. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below, so ensure you read the solicitation carefully. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper quote and need not be returned. Check as you read.

Have you acknowledged all amendments? Acknowledge all amendments on the reverse side of the SF 1422 (Solicitation, Offer and Award), Block 19

Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS portion of the solicitation package?

Is your quote properly signed?

If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your quote? (A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late quote)

Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? See FAR 52.228-1

If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed? Does the scanned copy show enough detail to verify its initial validity?

Is the name in which you submitted the bid the same on your bid as on your bid bond?

Have you entered a unit price for each bid item and does that unit price contain two decimal places?

Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total amount price correct?

Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

I have not restricted my bid by altering the provisions of the solicitation?

Have you provided a response to the Evaluation Criteria?

Are your Price and Technical two separate documents?

Will your quote arrive on time?

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.228-17 Individual Surety-Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee). (FEB 2021)

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements-Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements, of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of provision)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action To Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

6.8%

Goals for female participation for each trade

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction, and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the-

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the covered area is CA Lassen; CA Modoc; CA Plumas; CA; Shasta; CA Siskiyou; CA Tehama..

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement - Construction Materials. (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. "Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item," "construction material," "domestic construction material," and "foreign construction material," as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled "Buy American-Construction Materials" (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225- 9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of provision)

52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000.00, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction). (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

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

Name: It is not necessary to contact

Address: anyone prior to visiting the site.

Telephone: Site is accessible to visit at any time

(End of provision)

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions 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. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov/browse/index/far (Federal Acquisition Regulation) https://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.htm (Agriculture Acquisition Regulation)

SECTION 00 24 00 - Procurement Scopes

1 - GENERAL

1.0 Scope of Work

The purpose of this project is to replace the existing U.S. Forest Service waterline from the Stoney Swim Area to the Stoney Point Campground waterline point of connection, within the Shasta-Trinity National Forest. The majority of work is immediately adjacent to State Hwy 3 in the Stuart Fork Arm area of Trinity Lake National Recreation Area in Trinity County, CA. The new line will be 2.5" PVC for a total length approximately 1985 lineal feet. The work will involve trenching along the road shoulder in Caltrans R/W and across Hwy 3. Traffic control systems will be required, including lane closures in accordance with the Caltrans Encroachment Permit (Encroachment Permit No.

0221 NUS 0094).

Contractor shall furnish all material, labor, equipment, documentation, communication, notifications, and transportation as required to furnish and install the improvements described herein, as shown on the Project Plans, and as otherwise required by the Contract. All demolition, disposal, and improvements described herein, as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit and as shown on the Project Plans and Caltrans Standard Plans are the responsibility of the Contractor.

All parts and materials used for these improvements shall be NSF approved for potable water systems. Project scope of work generally includes the following:

A) Mobilization

a. Mobilization shall include preparatory work and operations necessary for the movement of personnel, equipment, supplies, and incidentals to the project site; utility notification/locate activities, and for the establishment other facilities necessary for the work; for premiums on bond and insurance for the work; and for other operations performed or costs incurred before the beginning of work.

b. Contractor shall be prepared for, and in compliance with, the project Fire Plan during the performance period of the contract. Refer to the Fire Plan attachment to the contract.

c. The contractor shall have access to the Stoney Point Campground parking area for general construction staging for the duration of the contract. The contractor will be responsible for the security of their equipment and materials, as well as for the general protection of the campground infrastructure that will be exposed to the contractor's ingress/egress activity, as well as the stockpiling and transport of materials to and from the work area and the campground staging area.

d. The contractor shall ensure waterline work area (for traffic safety) and staging area cleanup occurs each day and at the completion of the project.

B) Mitigation Measures - Appendix A & B to the Encroachment Permit

a. Refer to the Caltrans Encroachment Permit Appendix A & B attachments.

b. Mitigation measures include but not necessarily limited to the following: Special-Status Species requiring Contractor supplied certified plant biologist (botanist) to conduct field surveys of these species and associated mitigation measures related thereto; Migratory Nesting Birds requiring Contractor supplied certified wildlife biologist to conduct nesting bird surveys and associated mitigation related thereto; Invasive Species and Disturbed Upland Habitat Mitigation Measures; and the Aquatic, Botany and Heritage Mitigation Measures listed in Appendix B.

C) Furnish and Install Traffic Control Systems, Maintenance, Operation & Removal (State Highway 3).

Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. The Government is the permittee for the Caltrans Encroachment Permit (Encroachment Permit No. 0221 NUS 0094). Contractor shall be responsible, as permittee's authorized agent, for being thoroughly familiar with all aspects of the encroachment permit and implementing all requirements thereto. This includes, but not limited to, a ten days advanced notification to Caltrans Permit Inspector of any lane closure or traffic control system.

Notify Permit Inspector Steve Veatch at 530-949-7759 for all advanced notifications, scheduling pre-construction meetings, inspections, and approvals.

b. It is expected that Hwy 3 lane closures will be required and conducted by the contractor over multiple days through course of the water line installation project. When work is not actively in progress, all lanes shall be open to public traffic.

c. Open excavations or use of steel plates to cover open excavations within Caltrans R/W will not be allowed outside of contractor working hours and when project work is not actively in progress.

d. Open excavations shall be backfilled and compacted at the end of each working day, or when work is otherwise suspended for any reason.

e. Closure of Forest Road (F.R.) 35N72Y to the general public will be allowed for two one-day events: 1) During trenching and installation of waterline; and 2) for final asphalt concrete surfacing. Otherwise, contractor to arrange to allow for safe and controlled access to/from F.R. 35N72Y by the general public during construction.

f. Permit activities include but not necessarily limited to, pre-construction meeting with Caltrans Inspector;

advanced notifications to Caltrans Inspector of upcoming actions within the Caltrans Right-of-Way; furnishing, installing, removing, operating, and maintaining traffic control systems for advanced traffic signage notifications, lane closures, flaggers, and pilot car systems; excavations, trenching, pipe repairs, bedding, casing work, cement slurry backfilling, trench resurfacing; pavement saw-cutting and replacement, all as required by the Project Plans, encroachment permit and associated permit provisions. If there is a conflict between notes or construction details on the Project Plans and the Caltrans Encroachment Permit requirements, the Caltrans requirements will take precedence.

g. Furnish, place, operate, and maintain traffic control system for lane closures on State Highway 3 in accordance with Caltrans Standard Plans T9, T13, EP1, & EP2 and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit and Caltrans Representative/Inspector for this project.

D) Construct from Connection Detail 1 to 22.5º Bend (Approximately 115 L.F.)

Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control & construction warning signs on Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing waterline at Stoney Swim Area. Cut and remove existing interfering 3" PVC and 2.5" GSP line and join new water line with fittings & valves, tracer wire, and locator tape per Project Plans. Maintain alignment through AC Dwy and towards 22.5º bend. Remove and dispose interfering portions of existing water line associated with the work to be installed.

c. Excavate (sawcut at AC Dwy) for potable water line installation as described herein and on the Project Plans.

d. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings, tracer wire and locator tape through to 22.5º bend. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Details C & E (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Structure Backfill or Class 2 Agg Base, up to within 12" of final grade (Detail E) and up to subgrade for HMA placement (Detail C). Final 12" (Detail E) shall be compacted Class 2 Agg Base.

e. Furnish and install new brass ball valves, valve box, piping, unions, adaptors, fittings, and connection to existing water system at Connection Detail 1.

f. All 2.5" GSP not removed shall be filled with cement grout and abandoned in-place.

g. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

h. It is anticipated this section of work can largely be accomplished without any Hwy 3 lane closures, however, that determination will be the responsibility of the contractor and subject to the approval of the Caltrans Representative.

Otherwise, typical road construction signage will be required for the temporary Stoney Swim parking area closure, Hwy 3 shoulder and road work ahead signage, etc. as required by the Encroachment Permit.

i. Closure of Stoney Swim Parking area shall be no more than three (3) consecutive days and no more than five (5) days in total.

E) Construct from 22.5º Bend to Forest Road (F.R.) 35N72Y (Approximately 980 L.F.)

Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control lane closure system & construction warning signs along Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing and new water line at location of previously completed and backfilled work. Cut and remove existing interfering 2.5" GSP waterline line and prepare for waterline placement and continue installation of new waterline per Project Plans.

c. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings, tracer wire, tracer wire waterproofing splice kit, locator tape through to F.R. 35N72Y. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Detail D (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Structure Backfill up to within 12" of final grade. Final 12" (Detail D) shall be compacted Class 2 Agg Base.

d. Furnish and install tracer wire access box per location and details on Project Plans.

e. All 2.5" GSP not removed shall be filled with cement grout and abandoned in-place.

f. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

g. It is anticipated this section of work will require multiple days of Hwy 3 lane closures. See Part B above related to Traffic Control Systems.

F) Construct Across F.R. 35N72Y AC Driveway (Approximately 130 L.F.)

The Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control lane closure system, temporary road closure of F.R. 35N72Y, & construction warning signs along Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing and new water line at location previously completed and backfilled work.

Cut and remove existing interfering 2.5" GSP waterline line and continue installation of new water line per Project Plans.

c. Sawcut and trench through AC driveway and prepare for waterline installation

d. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings, tracer wire, tracer wire waterproofing splice kit, locator tape through to F.R. 35N72Y. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Detail C (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Class 2 Agg Base up to subgrade to receive HMA. Final surfacing shall be HMA per Detail C.

e. All 2.5" GSP not removed shall be filled with cement grout and abandoned in-place.

f. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

g. It is anticipated this section of work will require one or more days of Hwy 3 lane closures. See Part B above related to Traffic Control Systems.

G) Construct from F.R. 35N72Y to 90º Transition Detail 2 (Approximately 560 L.F.)

The Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control lane closure system & construction warning signs along Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing and new water line at location of previously completed and backfilled work. Cut and remove existing interfering 2.5" GSP waterline line and prepare for waterline placement and continue installation of new water line per Project Plans.

c. Protection of existing roadway signage.

d. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings, tracer wire, tracer wire waterproofing splice kit, and locator tape through to 90º Transition. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Details D & E (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Structure Backfill up to within 12" of final grade. Final 12" (Details D& E) shall be compacted Class 2 Agg Base.

e. All 2.5" GSP not removed shall be filled with cement grout and abandoned in-place.

f. Coordinate work of casing installation (across Hwy 3) and 90º Transition detail installation for line and grade of new pipeline.

g. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

h. It is anticipated this section of work will require multiple days of Hwy 3 lane closures. See Part B above related to Traffic Control Systems.

H) Construct 90º Transition Detail 2 at Casing The Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control lane closure system & construction warning signs along Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose new water line at location of previously completed and backfilled work and prepare for waterline placement and continue installation of new water line per Project Plans.

c. Assemble/install 90º assembly of GSP/PVC fittings and coordinate line and grade for smooth placement and connection to casing/waterline connection work and other new waterline work.

d. Wrap GSP piping assembly in 6 mil polyethylene wrap and secure with duct tape.

e. Place concrete thrust block at bend, 1 sack of 80lb Quikrete.

f. Install tracer wire.

g. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Detail D (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Structure Backfill up to within 12" of final grade. Final 12" (Detail D) shall be compacted Class 2 Agg Base.

h. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

I) Construct 8" Steel Casing Across Hwy 3 The Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control lane closure system & construction warning signs along Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing and new water line at location of previously completed and backfilled work. Cut and remove existing interfering 2.5" GSP waterline line and prepare for waterline placement and continue installation of new water line per Project Plans.

c. Locate AT&T fiber optic line and prepare for protection and crossing clearances necessary to maintain uniform grades for new water line and casing installation. Vertical and horizontal alignments for installation shall free of bends or fittings until clear of the state highway roadbed AND the AT&T fiber optic line.

d. Coordinate work of casing installation (across Hwy 3) with 90º Transition detail installation for line and grade of new pipeline.

e. Furnish and install 8" Steel casing. Phase installation such that traffic is maintained with a minimum of one lane open to traffic during the construction activity. Weld all casing seams and butt joints as necessary such that a complete seal by welding is achieved.

f. Place 2-sack cement slurry backfill and temporary paving (AC cold patch) such that all normal traffic lanes are safely restored for public traffic use at the end of the workday.

g. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings and tracer wire on 2"x4" redwood skid supports through casing. PVC pipe joints shall be protected from skids to avoid overstressing. Install casing end seals and straps to complete installation casing and waterline per Project Plans.

h. Coordinate work of casing installation (across Hwy 3) and 90º Transition detail installation for line and grade of new pipeline.

i. Backfill and compact open trench/excavations at the end of each workday.

j. It is anticipated this section of work will require multiple days of Hwy 3 lane closures. See Part B above related to Traffic Control Systems.

J) Construct Connection Detail 3 up to Hwy 3, 8" Casing (Approximately 168 L.F.)

The Work shall include but not necessarily limited to the following:

a. Setup/maintain traffic control & construction warning signs on Hwy 3 related to this area of work and as required by the Caltrans Encroachment Permit.

b. Locate, excavate, and expose existing 2.5" GSP waterline at point of connection near campground area. Cut and remove existing interfering portions of 2.5" GSP and join new water line with fittings & valves, tracer wire, and locator tape and vale box per Project Plans.

c. Excavate and prepare trench for potable water line installation as described herein and on the Project Plans.

d. Furnish and install 2.5" Schedule 80 PVC Pipe and related fittings, tracer wire and locator tape through to casing work limits for a complete and continuous waterline installation. Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Project Plans Bedding, backfill, and surfacing per Caltrans Encroachment Permit Detail D (Sheet EP-2), except the pipe zone shall be sand bedding and cover per Project Plans, and cement slurry shall be placed in-lieu-of Structure Backfill up to within 12" of final grade.