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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED

1282Bl24R0042

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

Delivery: 09/30/2024

Delivery Location Code: 8240

USDA FOREST SVC

COLUMBINE RANGER DISTRICT

367 SOUTH PEARL

BAYFIELD CO 81122 US

Period of Performance: 10/01/2024 to 11/15/2024

East Animas Deferred Maintenance project base items of work including mobilization

Optional East Animas Bunkhouse Items

(Option Line Item)

See next page for Schedule of Items.

NSN 7540-01-152-8067

QUANTITY UNIT

(C) (D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

PAGE

OF

AMOUNT

(F)

OPTIONAL FORM 336 (4-86)

Sponsored by GSA

FAR f48 CFRl 53.110

Optional Site Items (Option Line Item)

0004 Optional East Animas Modular Items (Option Line Item)

Solicitation No: 1282B124R0042

Project Name: GAOA East Animas Bunkhouses Deferred Maintenance

PART I-THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B--SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

B.1 SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

Schedule o[Items

USFS - San Juan National Forest

PROJECT TITLE: GAOA East Animas Bunkhouses Deferred Maintenance

Contractor:

Mobilization Estimate - 10.00%

SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

ITEM DESCRIPTION PAY EST UNIT TOTAL

NUMBE UNIT QT COST

R y

BASE ITEMS

LS 1 Mobilization & Bonds

SITE ITEMS-BASE

3 5025-gallon underground water tank LS 1

4 Underground water tank install and LS 1 plumbing costs

EA BUNKHOUSE ITEMS-BASE

5 Bunkhouse roof replacement LS 1

6 Toilet replacement LS 1

7 Exterior staining LS 1

8 Deck repair and refinishing LS 1

9 Filter plumbing/ electrical LS 1

EA MODULAR ITEMS-BASE

10 Roof maintenance LS 1

11 Toilet replacement LS 1

12 Vinyl tile and trim replacement LS 1

13 Carpet flooring replacement LS 1

14 Broken shower unit replacements LS 1

FAC 2024-03 February 23, 2024

OPTIONAL ITEMS

SITE ITEMS- OPTIONAL

15 Mobilization LS

16 Parking lot resurfacing LS

EA BUNKHOUSE ITEMS- OPTIONAL

17 Mobilization LS

18 Removal and install of recessed LS lighting/ emergency signs

19 Installation of instant hot water heaters LS

EA MODULAR ITEMS- OPTIONAL

20 Mobilization LS

21 Upgrade Ceramic tile install instead of LS Vinyl tile

22 Removal and install of recessed LS lighting/emergency signs

23 Installation of instant hot water heaters LS

24 Extra shower unit replacements LS

Total WITHOUT optional items

Total WITH ALL optional items

B.2 SCHEDULE NOTES

a) The offeror shall insert a price in the Bid Schedule opposite each pay name listed in

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00

$0.00 the Schedule. A price is not to be tendered for any item not listed. All other items not listed are incidental to one of the items above.

b) In the event of an error in extending the bid prices, unit prices will govern, unless otherwise determined by the Contracting Officer, in accordance with applicable regulations.

c) The offeror must quote on all items. Round to the nearest cent. Offers for quantities less than those listed in the numbered items may be rejected.

d) This is a Request for Proposal (RFP); no public opening will be held. Results will not be made public prior to award. Proposals submitted in response to this RFP will not be returned and will be retained by the U.S. Forest Service for official record purposes.

e) Complete the Representations and Certifications electronically via the System for Award Management (SAM) website at https://www.sam.gov THIS IS A FREE

REGISTRATION.

f)Contractor must provide acknowledgement of Amendment(s) (If Any).

g)One award will be made from this solicitation; contractors must submit pricing for all items.

h)Payment for bond premiums in accordance with FAR 52.232-5. Payments under Fixed-

Price Construction Contracts shall not be in addition to the contract price, but can be included under Mobilization

SECTION C--DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 SCOPE OF CONTRACT

See attached SOW

C.2 PROJECT LOCATION:

5372 County Road 250 Durango, Colorado 81301

C.3

Also See attached SOW & Map

MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECT

Between $100,000 and $250,000

452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

452.211-73 Attachments to Statement of Work/Specifications (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

F.1 CLAUSES

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

52.211-13 52.242-14

Time Extensions (SEP 2000) Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 10 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 November 15, 2024. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

Alternate I (APR 1984) The completion date is based on the assumption that the successful offeror will receive the notice to proceed by approximately October 1,2025. The completion date will be extended by the number of calendar days after the above date that the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, except to the extent that the delay in issuance of the notice to proceed results from the failure of the Contractor to execute the contract and give the required performance and payment bonds within the time specified in the offer.

F AC 2024-03 February 23, 2024

PART 11--CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I--CONTRACT CLAUSES

1.1 CLAUSES

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Clauses:

https://www.acguisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR clauses begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Clauses:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR clauses begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to clauses may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations I USDA

52.202-1 52.203-3 52.203-5 52.203-6 52.203-7 52.203-8

52.203-10 52.203-12 52.203-17

52.203-19

52.204-4

52.204-10

52.204-13 52.204-18

52.204-19 52.204-23

52.204-25

52.204-27 52.209-6

Definitions (JUN 2020) Gratuities (APR 1984) Covenant against Contingent Fees (MAY 2014) Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020) Anti-Kickback Procedures (JUN 2020) Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

(MAY 2014)

Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (MAY 2014) Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (JUN 2020) Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023) (Whistleblower Guidance to contractor employees) Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper (MAY 2011) Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards (JUN 2020) System for Award Management Maintenance (OCT 2018) Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020) Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications (DEC 2014) Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab Covered Entities (DEC 2023) Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021) Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023) Protecting the Government's Interest when Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (NOV 2021)

52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

52.225-13

52.228-2 52.228-12

52.228-14 52.229-3 52.229-4 52.232-5 52.232-17 52.232-23 52.232-27 52.232-33

52.232-39 52.232-40 52.233-1 52.233-3 52.233-4 52.236-2 52.236-3 52.236-5 52.236-6 52.236-7

52.236-8 52.236-9

52.236-10 52.236-11

52.236-12 52.236-13

52.236-14 52.236-17 52.236-21

52.242-13 52.243-4 52.244-2 52.244-6 52.245-1 52.245-9 52.246-21

Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (FEB 2021)

Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997) Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (DEC 2022) Irrevocable Letter of Credit (NOV 2014) Federal, State, and Local Taxes (FEB 2013) Federal, State, and Local Taxes (State and Local Adjustments) (FEB 2013) Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) Interest (MAY 2014) Assignment of Claims (MAY 2014) Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (JAN 2017) Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer- System for Award Management (OCT 2018) Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (JUN 2013) Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (MAR 2023) Disputes (MAY 2014) Alt 1 (DEC 1991) Protest after Award (AUG 1996) Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004) Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984) Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984) Material and Workmanship (APR 1984) Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984) Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991) Other Contracts (APR 1984) Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984) Operations and Storage Areas (APR 1984) Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984) Cleaning Up (APR 1984) Accident Prevention (NOV 1991) Alternate I (NOV 1991) Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984) Layout of Work (APR 1984) Specifications and Drawings for Construction (FEB 1997) Alternate I (APR 1984) Alternate II (APR 1984) Bankruptcy (JUL 1995) Changes (JUN 2007) Subcontracts (JUN 2020) Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (FEB 2024) Government Property (SEP 2021) - Alt 1 (APR 2012) Use and Charges (APR 2012) Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994) Alternate I (MAR 1994)

52.249-2

52.249-3

52.249-10 52.253-1 452.232-70

452.236-71 452.236-72 452.236-73 452.236-74 452.236-76 452.236-77

Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (APR 2012) Alternate I (SEP 1996) Termination for Convenience of the Government (Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements) (APR 2012) Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) Computer Generated Forms (JAN 1991) Reimbursement for Bond Premiums - Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (NOV 1996)

Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint (NOV 1996) Use of Premises (NOV 1996) Archaeological or Historic Sites (FEB 1988) Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution (NOV 1996) Samples and Certificates (FEB 1988) Emergency Response (NOV 1996)

52.204-30 FEDERAL ACQUISITION SUPPLY CHAIN SECURITY ACT ORDERS-PROHIBITION

{DEC 2023)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause- Covered article, as defined in 41 U.S.C. 4713(k), means-

(1) Information technology, as defined in 40 U.S.C. 11101, including cloud computing services of all types;

(2) Telecommunications equipment or telecommunications service, as those terms are defined in section 3 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. 153);

(3) The processing of information on a Federal or non-Federal information system, subject to the requirements of the Controlled Unclassified Information program (see 32 CFR part 2002); or

( 4) Hardware, systems, devices, software, or services that include embedded or incidental information technology.

FAS CSA order means any of the following orders issued under the Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act (F ASCSA) requiring the removal of covered articles from executive agency information systems or the exclusion of one or more named sources or named covered articles from executive agency procurement actions, as described in 41 CFR 201-1.303(d) and .(fil:

(1) The Secretary of Homeland Security may issue FASCSA orders applicable to civilian agencies, to the extent not covered by paragraph (2) or (3) of this definition. This type of FASCSA order may be referred to as a Department of Homeland Security (OHS) FASCSA order.

(2) The Secretary of Defense may issue FASCSA orders applicable to the Department of Defense (DoD) and national security systems other than sensitive compartmented information systems. This type of F ASCSA order may be referred to as a DoD F ASCSA order.

incorporated to prevent future submission or use of the covered article or the product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable F ASCSA order.

(d) Removal. For Federal Supply Schedules, Governmentwide acquisition contracts, multi agency contracts or any other procurement instrument intended for use by multiple agencies, upon notification from the Contracting Officer, during the performance of the contract, the Contractor shall promptly make any necessary changes or modifications to remove any product or service produced or provided by a source that is subject to an applicable F ASCSA order.

( e) Subcontracts.

(1) The Contractor shall insert the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (e)

(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 product (as defined in paragraph (1) of the definition of "commercial product" at Federal Acquisition Regulation (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 46 U.S.C. 40102(4), such as agricultural products and petroleum products.

"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

FAC 2024-03 February 23, 2024 and excluding paragraph ( c )( 1) of this clause, in all subcontracts and other contractual instruments, including subcontracts for the acquisition of commercial products and commercial services.

(2) The Government may identify in the solicitation additional F ASCSA orders that are not in SAM, which are effective and apply to the contract and any subcontracts and other contractual instruments under the contract. The Contractor or higher-tier subcontractor shall notify their subcontractors, and suppliers under other contractual instruments, that the F

ASCSA

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000)(a) The Government may extend the term of this contract by written notice to the Contractor within 30 days; provided that the Government gives the Contractor a preliminary written notice of its intent to extend at least 60 days before the contract expires. The preliminary notice does not commit the Government to an extension

52.225-9 Buy American Act-Construction Materials (OCT 2022)

PART III--LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J--LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 ATTACHMENTS

Attachment 1 SOW Attchment 2 Wage Determination Attachment 3 Technical Specifications-GAOA East Animas DM Attachment 4 Past Performance Questionnaire Attachment 5 Drawing Set- GAOA East Animas DM

SECTION L--INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS OR

RESPONDENTS

L.1 PROVISIONS

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Provisions:

https://www.acguisition.gov/browse/index/far (FAR Provisions begin with 52) Department of Agriculture Acquisition Regulation (AGAR) Provisions:

https://www.acquisition.gov/agar (AGAR Provisions begin with 452) FAR and AGAR Deviations to provisions may be viewed at: Policies & Regulations I

USDA

52.204-7 52.204-16 52.204-22

52.222-33 452.215-72

System for Award Management (OCT 2018) Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020) Alternative Line-Item Proposal (JAN 2017)

Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement (JAN 2024) Amendments to Proposals (FEB 1988)

452.215-71 Instructions for the Preparation of Technical And Business Proposals {SEP

1999)

(a) General Instructions. Proposals submitted in response to this solicitation shall be furnished as specified below.

(1) The proposal must include a technical proposal and business/price proposal. Each of the parts shall be separate and complete so that evaluation of one may be accomplished independently from evaluation of the other. All documents shall be Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF.

(2) Offerors may, at their discretion, submit alternate proposals or proposals which deviate from the requirement; provided, that an offeror also submit a proposal for performance of the work as specified in the statement of work. Any "alternate" proposal may be considered if overall performance would be improved or not compromised, and if it is the best interest of the Government. Alternate proposals, or deviations from any requirement of this RFP, must be clearly identified.

(3) The Government will evaluate proposals in accordance with the evaluation criteria set forth in Section M of this RFP. Offeror must have an active entity registration at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ in order to submit an offer.

( 4) All offers shall include:

i. Signed Standard Form 1442, Solicitation/Offer/Award (Construction, Alteration, Repair), with blocks 14-20c completed by the offeror.

ii. Section B - Schedule of Items, all blocks must be completed by the offeror. All Items must be priced.

iii. Section K - Offeror Representations and Certifications -Complete the requested information in each applicable provision in Section K (52.204-8, 52.204-24, 52.209-7). Only return the applicable provisions, not the entire solicitation.

iv. Acknowledgement of solicitation amendments (if any). This can be accomplished by completing section 19 on the SF-1442 or by submitting the signed SF-30(s) from sam.gov with your price proposal.

v. Scanned copy of fully executed Bid Guarantee (Standard Form 24 and Power of Attorney).

vi. The price, technical proposals and Past Performance shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 13a of the SF-1442. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

(b) Proposal Instructions The technical proposal will be used to make an evaluation and arrive at a determination as to whether the proposal will meet the requirements of the Government. Therefore, the technical proposal must present sufficient information to reflect a thorough understanding of the requirements and a detailed description of techniques, procedures, and program for achieving the objectives of the specifications/statement of work. At a minimum the technical proposal should clearly address the following:

Factor 1. Price: SF 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award:

Provide completed Standard Form (SF) 1442. Indicate period of acceptance for offeror’s proposal in block 12 of the SF 1442 (at least 60 calendar days). The SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award is to be completed by all offerors and duly executed with an original signature by an o fficial authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102 which includes specific instructions pertaining to individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint venture participants, and agents. Any and all amendments must be acknowledged on the SF 1442 by all offerors.

Factor 2. Technical Approach to Performing the Work: At a minimum, describe your planned approach to performing this work. Include the type of equipment to be used, key personnel and their qualifications, logistics of equipment and supply delivery, crew accommodations, major sub-contractors and their roles, biobased products to be used in the accomplishment of the work, and anticipated schedule of work.

Factor 3. Experience: Submit a short narrative providing details of the experience the firm has ( either as a prime or sub-contractor) for work similar in nature and scope in geographical conditions similar to this requirement (remote location, damp climate, similar logistical challenges for transporting equipment and materials, care and feeding of crew, etc.).

Factor 4. Past Performance: submit a list of relevant past work the offeror has performed within the past 5 years along with contact information so the government may query prior customers. Information should include the project name, location, description of the work, dollar value and name/phone/email of project owner representative. Offerors may provide information on problems encountered on the identified contracts and the offeror's corrective actions.

3. The price and technical proposals shall be separate documents (Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, or Adobe PDF) and shall be submitted as specified in block 10 of the SF-18 or block 13a of the SF-1442. It is the vendor's responsibility to ensure delivery of all required documents by the date and time set for receipt of offers.

4. Contact the Contracting Officer by e-mail if you do not understand any part of these instructions.

5. Offer submission instructions are contained on the SF-1442 or SF-18.

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

(a)(l) 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)(l)(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)(l) 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.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Durango, CO.

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act 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.

the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An off er 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.

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 100 percent.

(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.

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

(a)Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee- (!) A pledge of assets that meets the eligibility, valuation, and security requirements described in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 28.203-1; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit oflndividual Surety.

(b)The Offeror shall include with its offer the information required at paragraph (a) of this provision within the timeframe specified in the provision at FAR 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee, or as otherwise established by the Contracting Officer.

( c )The Contracting Officer may release the security interest on the individual surety's assets in support of a bid guarantee based upon evidence that the offer supported by the individual surety will not result in contract award.

52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (NOV 2020)

52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract.

SECTION M--EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AW ARD

M.1 PROVISIONS

52.217-5

Evaluations of Options (IDL 1990)

M.2 PROPOSAL EVALUATION

Proposals will be evaluated using a best value approach based on trade-off principles.

Accordingly, award will be made to the responsible Offeror whose proposal provides the greatest overall value to the government, price and other factors considered. This best-value determination will be accomplished by comparing the value of the differences in the technical factors for competing offers, based on their strengths, weaknesses, and risks, with differences in their price to the Government. In making this comparison, the Government is more concerned with striking the most advantageous balance between technical and management performance and cost to the Government. The non-price technical evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to price. The relative importance of factors are Price, Technical Approach, Experience, and Past Performance, in descending order of importance. Only Offerors that demonstrate acceptable submission to the Government of all items in Section L of this solicitation ( or amendments thereof) will be considered for award.

M.3 EVALUATION FACTORS

EVALUATION FACTORS

Factor 1. Price

SF 1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award:

Provide completed Standard Form (SF} 1442. Indicate period of acceptance for offerer's proposal in block 12 of the SF 1442 (at least 60 calendar days}. The SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award is to be completed by all offerers and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102 which includes specific instructions pertaining to individuals, partnerships, corporations, joint venture participants, and agents. Any and all amendments must be acknowledged on the SF 1442 by all offerers.

Price Schedule

The offerer will completely fill out and submit the firm-fixed-price Price Schedule. The offerer must propose a rate for each and every category listed in the table. Offerers shall not propose items.

The proposed price will be evaluated for reasonableness in accordance with FAR 15.404-l(b}. The government expects to make an award without discussions, however, reserves the right to conduct discussion if necessary. In the event that discussions are conducted, the competitive range may be limited for purposes of efficiency.