140R1024R0008_-_Conformed_Solicitation.pdf

U.S. Department of the Interior SPECIFICATION Bureau of Reclamation Columbia Pacific Northwest Interior Region 9 January 2024 Boise, Idaho

Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service Upgrades

Boise Project, Idaho Columbia Pacific Northwest Region Solicitation No. 140R1024R0008

This solicitation issued by Contracting Officer

Pacific Northwest Region Bureau of Reclamation

1150 North Curtis Road, Suite 100 Boise ID 83706-1234

BLACK CANYON

SWITCHYARD AND STATION SERVICE UPGRADES PROJECT

BOISE PROJECT, IDAHO

FOREWORD

Work is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Emmett, Idaho, in Gem County. Principal components of work are:

A. Remove station service panelboard DSA and replace with low voltage switchgear outside of the switchyard.

B. Remove transformers K7, K8, K9 and consolidate loads to:

1. One 6.9kV to 480V, 3-phase, 750kVA outdoor, dry-type, medium voltage station service transformer (KSA).

2. Two 480V to 120/240V, 3-phase, outdoor, dry-type, low voltage transformers, one 45kVA (KSD) and one 150kVA (KSC).

C. Remove and Replace:

1. Unit switchgear UZ1A.

2. Panelboards DSB, DSC, DSF, MSA, and MSB.

3. 480V to 120/208V, 3-phase, outdoor, dry-type, low voltage transformer, 45kVA

(KSB).

4. Medium voltage cables from powerplant to the 15kV switchgear in the switchyard; replace with new cables in new conduit and trench.

5. Associated conductors and cables to downstream equipment.

6. Associated cast-in-place concrete foundations.

D. Remove, store, and reinstall high-voltage SF6 breakers.

E. Refeed existing loads from new and reinstalled equipment.

F. Provide:

1. New protective relays for medium-voltage switchgear, transformer, and switchgear.

2. New grounding grid for switchyard.

SEE SECTION L FOR SITE VISIT INFORMATION. ATTENDEES ARE TO PROVIDE

AND WEAR SAFETY GLASSES, SAFETY BOOTS, HARD HATS, AND SAFETY

VESTS.

FOR DATE AND PLACE OF BID OPENING, SEE "SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD," STANDARD FORM 1442.

FOR INFORMATION REGARDING BUREAU OF RECLAMATION'S PUBLICATION

"RECLAMATION SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS" INCLUDING REVISIONS

AT https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html WHICH IS APPLICABLE TO WORK

UNDER THIS CONTRACT, SEE CLAUSE AT "WBR 1452.223-81 SAFETY AND

HEALTH – BUREAU OF RECLAMATION (OCT 2022)

https://www.usbr.gov/safety/rshs/index.html

140R1024R0008

Black Canyon Switchyard Upgrades i

PART I THE SCHEDULE..................................................................................................... A-1

SECTION A SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM ........................................................ A-2

SECTION B SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS ..................................... B-1

SECTION C DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK ................ C-1

SECTION D PACKAGING AND MARKING .................................................................. D-1

SECTION E INPSECTION AND ACCEPTANCE ............................................................ E-1

E.1. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) ..................................................... E-1

E.2. 52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) .................................................... E-1

E.3. 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994), Alternate I (Apr 1984) ................ E-1

SECTION F DELIVERIES AND PERFORMANCE ......................................................... F-1

F.1. 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) ...... F-1

F.2. 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages - Construction (Sep 2000) ...................................... F-1

F.3. 52.211-13 Time Extensions (Sep 2000)..................................................................... F-1

F.4. 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantities (Apr 1984) .......................................... F-1

F.5. 52.242-14 Suspension of Work (Apr 1984) ............................................................... F-1

SECTION G CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION .............................................................. G-1

G.1. Government Point of Contact ................................................................................... G-1

G.2. WBR 1452.201-70 Authorities and Delegations (Sept 2011) .................................. G-1

G.3. DOI-AAAP-0028 Electronic Invoicing and Payment Requirements - Invoice

Processing Platform (IPP) (April 2013) .............................................................................. G-1

G.4. WBR 1452.201-80 Contracting Officer's Representative's Authorities and Limitations

-- Bureau of Reclamation (May 2018) ................................................................................ G-2

SECTION H SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS ................................................ H-1

H.1. Key Personnel Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Feb 1995)

……………………………………………………………………………………...H-1

H.2. DOI-AAAP-0050 Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (Dec

2015)…………………….. .................................................................................................. H-1

PART II CONTRACT CLAUSES .......................................................................................... H-1

SECTION I CONTRACT CLAUSES ................................................................................. I-1

I.1. 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) .......................................... I-1

I.2. 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) ................................................................................. I-1 ii

I.3. 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984)................................................................................... I-1

I.4. 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) ......................................... I-1

I.5. 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) ............. I-1

I.6. 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) ........................................................ I-1

I.7. 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper

Activity (May 2014) .............................................................................................................. I-1

I.8. 52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity (May 2014) ..... I-1

I.9. 52.203-12 Limitations on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Actions (Jun

2020)… .................................................................................................................................. I-1

I.10. 52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (Nov 2021) ................. I-1

I.11. 52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (Nov 2021) ................................................... I-1

I.12. 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement to Inform

Employees of Whistleblower Rights (Nov 2023).................................................................. I-1

I.13. 52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or

Statements (Jan 2017) ............................................................................................................ I-1

I.14. 1452.203-70 Restrictions on Endorsements – Department of Interior (Jul 1996) ...... I-1

I.15. 52.204-4 Printed or Copied Doubled Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper

(May 2011) ............................................................................................................................ I-1

I.16. 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (Jan 2011) ............ I-2

I.17. 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards

(Jun 2020) .............................................................................................................................. I-2

I.18. 52.204-12 Unique Entity Identifier Maintenance (Oct 2016) ..................................... I-2

I.19. 52.204-13 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) .............................................. I-2

I.20. 52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (Oct 2016) .............................. I-2

I.21. 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (Aug 2020) ...... I-2

I.22. 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference Representations and Certifications (Dec 2014)

……………………………………………………………………………………….I-2

I.23. 52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems (Nov

2021)…………. ..................................................................................................................... I-2

I.24. 52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services

Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (Dec 2023) ............ I-4

I.25. 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services and Equipment (Nov 2021) ................................................................ I-4

I.26. 52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (Jun 2023) .................. I-7 iii

I.27. 52.204-30 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders – Prohibition (Dec

2023).. .................................................................................................................................... I-8

I.28. 1452.204-70 Release of Claims – Department of Interior (Jul 1996) ....................... I-14

I.29. 52.209-6 Protecting the Government’s Interest When Subcontracting with

Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) ...................... I-14

I.30. 52.209-9 Updates of Publicly Available Information Regarding Responsibility

Matters (Oct 2018)............................................................................................................... I-14

I.31. 52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations (Nov

2015).. .................................................................................................................................. I-14

I.32. 52.210-1 Market Research (Nov 2021) .................................................................... I-14

I.33. 52.215-2 Audit and Records – Negotiation (Jun 2020) ............................................ I-14

I.34. 52.215-8 Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (Oct 1997) ................... I-14

I.35. 52.215-10 Price Reduction Defective Cost or Pricing Data (Aug 2011) .................. I-14

I.36. 52.215-12 Subcontractor Cost or Pricing Data (Jun 2020) ....................................... I-14

I.37. 1452.215-70 Examination of Records by the Department of Interior (Aug 1996)

(Deviation) ........................................................................................................................... I-14

I.38. 52.215-21 Requirements for Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications (Nov 2021) ....................................................................... I-14

I.39. WBR 1452.215-87 Incorporation of Technical Proposal -- Bureau of Reclamation

(Mar 2021) ........................................................................................................................... I-14

I.40. 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside (Nov 2020) ............................. I-15

I.41. 52.219-8 Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Sep 2023) ................................. I-15

I.42. 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (Oct 2022) .............................................. I-15

I.43. 52.219-28 Post-Award small Business Program Representation (Sep 2023) ........... I-15

I.44. 52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2003) .......................................................................... I-15

I.45. 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards – Overtime Compensation (May

2018).. .................................................................................................................................. I-15

I.46. 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) ................................. I-15

I.47. 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) ............................................................ I-15

I.48. 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) ...................................................... I-15

I.49. 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (Jul 2005) ......................................................... I-15

I.50. 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) ..................... I-15

I.51. 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (May 2014)........................................... I-15

I.52. 52.222-12 Contract Termination – Debarment (May 2014) ..................................... I-15 iv

I.53. 52.222-13 Compliance with Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Relation

Regulations (May 2014) ...................................................................................................... I-15

I.54. 52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (Feb 1988) .................................. I-15

I.55. 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility (May 2014) ................................................... I-15

I.56. 52.222-19 Child Labor-Cooperation with Authorities and Remedies (Nov 2023) .. I-15

I.57. 52.222-21 Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (Apr 2015) ...................................... I-15

I.58. 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sep 2016) ................................................................. I-15

I.59. 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr

2015).. .................................................................................................................................. I-15

I.60. 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) ............................................ I-15

I.61. 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) ................. I-16

I.62. 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) ......................................... I-17

I.63. 52.222-40 Notification of Employee Rights Under the National Labor Relations Act

(Dec 2010) ........................................................................................................................... I-17

I.64. 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking of Persons (Nov 2021) ....................................... I-17

I.65. 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification (May 2022) ................................... I-17

I.66. 52.222-55 Minimum Wages Under Executive Order 13658 (Jan 2022) .................. I-17

I.67. 52.222-62 Paid Sick Leave Under Executive Order 13706 (Jan 2022) .................... I-17

I.68. 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021), Alternate I (Jan 1995) .......................................................................................................... I-17

I.69. 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (May 2011) .......... I-17

I.70. 52.223-6 Drug Free Workplace (May 2001) ............................................................ I-17

I.71. 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving

(Jun 2020) ............................................................................................................................ I-17

I.72. 52.223-20 Aerosols (Jun 2016) ................................................................................. I-17

I.73. 52.223-21 Foams (Jun 2016) .................................................................................... I-17

I.74. WBR 1452.223-80 Asbestos Free Warranty – Bureau of Reclamation (Aug 2021) I-17

I.75. WBR 1452.223-81 Safety and Health -- Bureau of Reclamation (Oct 2022) .......... I-17

I.76. WBR 1452.223-82 Ensuring Adequate COVID-19 Safety Protocols in Federal buildings and Federally Controlled Facilities – Bureau of Reclamation (Nov 2022) ......... I-18

I.77. 52.225-11 Buy American-Construction Materials under Trade Agreements (Nov

2023) Alternate I (Nov 2023) .............................................................................................. I-18

I.78. 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) ........................... I-26 v

I.79. 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) ...................................................... I-26

I.80. 52.227-2 Notice and Assistance Regarding Patent and Copyright Infringement (Jun

2020).. .................................................................................................................................. I-26

I.81. 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) ............................ I-26

I.82. 52.227-17 Rights in Data – Special Works (Dec 2007)............................................ I-26

I.83. 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) ........................................................ I-26

I.84. 52.228-5 Insurance – Work on a Government Installation (Jan 1997) ..................... I-26

I.85. 52.228-11 Pledges of Assets (Feb 2021) .................................................................. I-26

I.86. 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (Dec 2022) .................... I-26

I.87. 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) .................................................. I-26

I.88. 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (Jun 2020) ................. I-26

I.89. 1452.228-70 Liability Insurance – Department of Interior (Jul 1996) ..................... I-27

I.90. 52.229-3 Federal, State, and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) .............................................. I-28

I.91. 52.229-12 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements (Feb 2021) .................................. I-28

I.92. 52.232-5 Payment Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (May 2014) ............. I-28

I.93. 52.232-17 Interest (May 2014) ................................................................................. I-28

I.94. 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) ......................................................... I-28

I.95. 52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (Jan 2017) ......................... I-28

I.96. 52.232-33 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – System for Award Management

(Oct 2018) ............................................................................................................................ I-28

I.97. 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations (Jun 2013) ..................... I-28

I.98. 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors (Mar

2023).. .................................................................................................................................. I-28

I.99. WBR 1452.232-81 Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work -- Bureau of

Reclamation (Mar 2022) Alternate I (Mar 2022) ................................................................ I-28

I.100. 52.233-1 Disputes (May 2014), Alternate I (Dec 1991) ........................................... I-30

I.101. 52.233-3 Protest After Award (Aug 1996) ............................................................... I-30

I.102. 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (Oct 2004) ....................... I-30

I.103. 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions (Apr 1984) ........................................................ I-30

I.104. 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting Work (Apr 1984) ................ I-30

I.105. 52.236-4 Physical Data (Apr 1984) .......................................................................... I-30

I.106. 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship (Apr 1984) .................................................... I-31

I.107. 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor (Apr 1984) ......................................... I-31 vi

I.108. 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities (Nov 1991) .................................................. I-31

I.109. 52.236-8 Other Contracts (Apr 1984) ....................................................................... I-31

I.110. 52.236-9 Protecting Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements (Apr 1984) ................................................................................................... I-31

I.111. 52.236-10 Operation and Storage Areas (Apr 1984) ................................................ I-31

I.112. 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion (Apr 1984) .............................. I-31

I.113. 52.236-12 Cleaning Up (Apr 1984) .......................................................................... I-31

I.114. 52.236-13 Accident Prevention (Nov 1991), Alternate I (Nov 1991) ...................... I-31

I.115. 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys (Apr 1984), Alternate I (Apr 1984) ............................ I-31

I.116. 52.236-17 Layout of Work (Apr 1984)..................................................................... I-32

I.117. 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (Feb 1997), Alternate I (Apr

1984).. .................................................................................................................................. I-32

I.118. 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) .................................................. I-32

I.119. WBR 1452.236-84 Preservation of Cultural Resources – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar

2022).. .................................................................................................................................. I-32

I.120. WBR 1452.237-80 Security Requirements – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) .. I-33

I.121. Implementation of Security Requirements – Construction Contract – Bureau of

Reclamation – C-PN Region (Aug 2010) ............................................................................ I-46

I.122. 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (Jul 1995) ............................................................................. I-47

I.123. 52.243-4 Changes (Jun 2007) ................................................................................... I-47

I.124. 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting (Apr 1984) ...................................................... I-47

I.125. WBR 1452.243-80 Modification Proposals– Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) Alt

II (Mar 2022) ....................................................................................................................... I-47

I.126. 52.244-2 Subcontracts (Jun 2020) ............................................................................ I-49

I.127. 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Products and Commercial Services (Dec

2023).. .................................................................................................................................. I-49

I.128. 52.245-1 Government Property (Sep 2021) .............................................................. I-49

I.129. 52.245-9 Use and Charges (Apr 2012) ..................................................................... I-49

I.130. 52.248-3 Value Engineering – Construction (Oct 2020), Alternate I (Apr 1984) .... I-49

I.131. 52.249-2 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed Price) (Apr 2012), Alternate I (Sep 1996) ......................................................................................................... I-49

I.132. 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) ...................................... I-49

I.133. 52.252-6 Authorized Deviation in Clauses (Nov 2020) ........................................... I-49 vii

I.134. 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991)..................................................... I-49

I.135. Contract Document Management System (CDMS) -- CPN Region (Apr 2021) ...... I-49

I.136. Invoicing Projection Information – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Region (Mar

2002).. .................................................................................................................................. I-50

PART III LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS, AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS ................ J-1

SECTION J LIST OF ATTACHMENTS ........................................................................... J-1

J.1. Department of Labor, General Wage Decision No. ID20240110, dated January 12, 2024, 5 pages. ....................................................................................................................... J-1

J.2. Past Performance Questionnaire, 3 pages. ................................................................. J-1

J.3. Bid Bond, 2 pages. ..................................................................................................... J-1

J.4. Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA), 1 page. .............................................................. J-1

PART IV REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS....................................................... J-1

SECTION K REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER STATEMENTS

OF OFFERORS OR RESPONDENTS ................................................................................... K-1

K.1. 52.203-2 Certificate of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985) ..................... K-1

K.2. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) .............................. K-2

K.3. 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (Mar 2023) ............................ K-2

K.4. 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video

Surveillance Services or Equipment (Nov 2021) ................................................................ K-7

K.5. 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation

(Oct 2020) .......................................................................................................................... K-10

K.6. 52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders – Representation and Disclosures (Dec 2023) ............................................................................................... K-11

K.7. 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) .................. K-12

K.8. 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (Oct 2018) ..................... K-12

K.9. 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or

Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certifications (Jun 2020) ................. K-13

K.10. 52.229-11 Tax on Certain Foreign Procurements – Notice and Representation (Jun

2020).. ................................................................................................................................ K-15

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS ......... L-1

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

L.2. 52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain

Federal Transactions (Sept 2007) ......................................................................................... L-1 viii

L.3. 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation (Jan 2017) ............................... L-2

L.4. 52.204-7 System for Award Management (Oct 2018) ............................................... L-2

L.5. 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (Aug 2020) .......... L-2

L.6. 52.211-1 Availability of Specifications Listed in the GSA Index of Federal

Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29 (Sep 2023)

………………………………………………………………………………………L-2

L.7. 52.211-2 Availability of Specifications, Standards, and Data Item Descriptions Listed in the Acquisition Streamlining and Standardization Information System (ASSIST) (Sep

2023)……. ............................................................................................................................ L-2

L.8. 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) ..................... L-2

L.9. 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) ................................. L-2

L.10. 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisitions (Nov 2021) .............. L-2

L.11. 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money (Jun 2003) ............................................ L-7

L.12. 52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than

Certified Cost or Pricing Data (Nov 2021) ........................................................................... L-7

L.13. 1452.215-71 Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information – Department of Interior

(Apr 1984) ............................................................................................................................ L-7

L.14. WBR 1452.215-80 Source Selection Evaluation Procedures – Bureau of Reclamation

(Mar 2021) ............................................................................................................................ L-7

L.15. WBR 1452.215-81 Proposal Instructions – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2021) ...... L-8

L.16. Email Acknowledgement of Amendments, Modifications to Offers, and Withdrawals of Offers – C-PN Region (Apr 2022) ................................................................................. L-12

L.17. WBR 1452.215-86 Intent to Incorporate Technical Proposal -- Bureau of Reclamation

(Mar 2021) .......................................................................................................................... L-13

L.18. 52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) .................................................................... L-13

L.19. 52.222-5 Construction Wage Requirements – Secondary Site of Work (May

2014)….. ............................................................................................................................. L-13

L.20. 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal

Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999) ..................................................... L-14

L.21. 52.222-56 Certification Regarding Trafficking in Persons Compliance Plan (Oct

2020).. ................................................................................................................................. L-15

L.22. Non-Discrimination Notice to U.S. DOI Contractors, Subcontractors, and Lessors –

Bureau of Reclamation - C-PN Region (Jan 2000) ............................................................ L-15

L.23. 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade

Agreements (May 2014) ..................................................................................................... L-15 ix

L.24. 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Sept 1996) ....................................................................... L-16

L.25. 1452.233-2 Service of Protest – Department of Interior (Deviation) (Jul 1996) ..... L-17

L.26. 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995), Alternate I (Feb 1995) ................ L-17

L.27. Site Visit Attendance Restriction – Bureau of Reclamation – C-PN Northwest Region

(May 2004) ......................................................................................................................... L-18

L.28. 52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals – Construction (Oct 1997) .............................. L-19

L.29. WBR 1452.236-85 Instruction for Mobilization and Preparatory Work Schedule Line

Item - Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2022) ......................................................................... L-19

L.30. 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions (Nov 2020) .................................... L-19

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD ................................................ M-1

M.1. WBR 1452.215-84, Evaluation Factors for Award – Quality and Cost/Price

Approximately Equal – Bureau of Reclamation (Mar 2021) ............................................. M-1

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)

Bureau of Reclamation

Pacific Northwest Region

Regional Office Acquisition Management Division

R10

1150 N. Curtis Road, Ste. 100

Boise ID 83706-1234

Teresa Rogofsky, trogofsky@usbr.gov

Scott Cooper, smcooper@usbr.gov

Teresa Rogofsky 2083785027

1x 01/22/2024

140R1024R0008

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

BLACK CANYON SWITCHYARD and STATION SERVICE UPGRADES, Black Canyon Dam, Columbia-Pacific Northwest Region, Emmett, Idaho, in Gem County.

Estimated Magnitude: $5,000,000.00 to $10,000,000.00

NAICS Code: 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, Total Small

Business Set-Aside, Size Standard: $45M

Site Visit: See Section L - L.26. 52.236-27 Site Visit for organized site visit date and pre-registration details.

Request for Information (RFI's) will be accepted up to 14 calendar days after site visit. Please submit any RFI questions via email to Teresa Rogosky at trogofsky@usbr.gov no later than (NLT) March 12, 2024, 2:00 PM MT. RFI's will be answered via an amendment to the solicitation.

Drawings will be made available to interested contractors once a completed

Non-Disclosure Agreement (NDA) is received by the Contract Specialist, Teresa

Rogofsky, at trogofsky@usbr.gov.

Continued ...

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within

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.)

10 913 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

FAR 52.211-10

04/10/2024

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. 8/2014)

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

2PAGE OF

Bureau of Reclamation Pacific Northwest Region

Regional Office Acquisition Management Division

R10

1150 N. Curtis Road, Ste. 100

Boise ID 83706-1234

Scott Cooper

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, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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ITEM NO.

(A)

SUPPLIES/SERVICES

(B)

QUANTITY

(C)

UNIT

(D)

UNIT PRICE

(E)

AMOUNT

(F)

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

3 3

CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

140R1024R0008

Contractor shall return one (1) email copy of proposal to trogofsky@usbr.gov and smcooper@usbr.gov on or before 2:00 PM MT, April

10, 2024. Email limitation is 25mb and all documents received must be compatible with

Microsoft Office products and/or Adobe PDF. If the proposal exceeds 25mb then submit three (3) separate emails with the following subject lines and applicable attachments:

1. Contractor Name, Solicitation 140R1024R0008 -

Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service

Upgrades VOLUME I Business Proposal

2. Contractor Name, Solicitation 140R1024R0008 -

Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service

Upgrades VOLUME II Experience/Technical Proposal

3. Contractor Name, Solicitation 140R1024R0008 -

Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service

Upgrades VOLUME III Pricing Proposal

00010 Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service

Upgrades

Price Schedule A - CLINS A-13 through A-23

(See following continuation page(s)

Period of Performance: 913 Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP)

Product/Service Code: Y1MZ

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF EPG

FACILITIES - OTHER, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION

00020 Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service

Upgrades

Price Schedule B - CLINS B-1 through B-9

(See following continuation page(s)

Period of Performance: 913 Calendar Days after issuance of the Notice-to-Proceed (NTP)

Product/Service Code: Y1MZ

Product/Service Description: CONSTRUCTION OF EPG

FACILITIES - OTHER, INCLUDING TRANSMISSION

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Black Canyon Switchyard and Station Service Upgrades Boise Project - Idaho Solicitation No. 140R1024R0008

Price Schedule

B - 1

CONTINUATION OF SECTION B – SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

BLACK CANYON SWITCHYARD AND STATION SERVICE UPGRADES

BOISE PROJECT, IDAHO

B.1 PRICE SCHEDULES

(a) Offers will be considered for award on the following Price Schedules, but no offer will be considered for award on only a part of the Price Schedules:

(1) Offers will be evaluated based on the total of Price Schedules A and B.

(2) Government will award Price Schedules A and B.

(b) Offers are subject to the terms and conditions of this solicitation.

(c) Quantities in the Price Schedules are estimated quantities for comparison of offers only.

Except as provided in contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, no claim shall be made against Government for overruns or underruns. Contract clause at FAR 52.211-18, Variation in Estimated Quantity, does not apply to lump-sum items.

(d) See contract clause at WBR 1452.232-81, Payment for Mobilization and Preparatory Work, for CLIN 1.

(e) Definitions:

(1) CLIN – Contract Line-Item Number

PRICE SCHEDULE A

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

A-1 WBR

1452.232 -81

Mobilization and Preparatory Work

For the lump sum of $

A-2 01 31 30 Contract Document Management System

For the lump sum of $

A-3 02 41 13 Existing Switchyard Demolition 1 For the lump sum of $ A-4 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 1 46 yd3 $ $ A-5 03 48 50 Precast Concrete Cable Trench 1 For the lump sum of $ A-6 26 05 04 Electrical Demolition For the lump sum of $ A-7 26 05 10 Conductors and Cables For the lump sum of $ A-8 26 05 22 Medium-Voltage Power Cable, 4/0

AWG

2,200 lin ft $ $

A-9 26 05 33 Raceways and Boxes For the lump sum of $ A-10 26 05 38 Terminal Boxes For the lump sum of $ A-11 26 12 00 Medium-Voltage Transformer For the lump sum of $ A-12 26 22 20 Low-Voltage Dry-Type

Transformers For the lump sum of $

Price Schedule

B - 2

PRICE SCHEDULE A

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit Unit Price

Amount

A-13 26 24 22 Distribution Panelboards For the lump sum of $ A-14 26 24 26 Low-Voltage Metal Switchgear For the lump sum of $ A-15 26 28 20 Fused Disconnect Switch For the lump sum of $ A-16 31 23 10 Common Excavation 1 160 yd3 $ $ A-17 31 23 10 Compacted Backfill 1 120 yd3 $ $ A-18 32 12 22 Asphalt Concrete Pavement 330 ft2 $ $ A-19 32 15 20 Switchyard Surfacing 77 yd3 $ $ A-20 33 11 16 Domestic Water Pipe Removal For the lump sum of $ A-21 33 11 16 Domestic Water Piping

Installation For the lump sum of $

A-22 33 72 20 Rigid Bus and Accessories For the lump sum of $ A-23 33 72 30 Medium-Voltage Metal-Clad

Switchgear For the lump sum of $

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE A $_________________

PRICE SCHEDULE B

CLIN Section Supplies or Services Quantity and Unit

Unit Price

Amount

B-1 02 41 13 Existing Switchyard Demolition 2 For the lump sum of $ B-2 03 30 00 Cast-In-Place Concrete 2 9.1 yd3 $ $ B-3 03 48 50 Precast Concrete Cable Trench 2 For the lump sum of $ B-4 05 50 00 Miscellaneous Metalwork For the lump sum of $ B-5 26 05 04 Electrical Equipment Removal, Storage, and Reinstallation For the lump sum of $

B-6 26 05 20 Grounding and Bonding For the lump sum of $ B-7 31 23 10 Common Excavation 2 27 yd3 $ $ B-8 31 23 10 Compacted Backfill 2 26 yd3 $ $ B-9 32 31 10 Chain Link Fence For the lump sum of

TOTAL FOR PRICE SCHEDULE B $_________________

TOTAL OF PRICE SCHEDULE A AND PRICE SCHEDULE B $_________________

END OF SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES

TECHNICAL SERVICE CENTER

WRITTEN SPECIFICATIONS SIGNATURE SHEET

Specifications Title:

Project Title:

Region:

Prepared: P.E.

Technical Approval: P.E.

Certified: P.E.

Boise Project

Columbia-Pacific Northwest (CPN)

Mark Nance Digitally signed by Mark Nance Date: 2023.10.06 14:05:36 -06'00'

NICOLE SMITH Digitally signed by NICOLE SMITH Date: 2023.10.06 14:15:53 -06'00'

NANCY ARTHUR

Digitally signed by NANCY

ARTHUR

Date: 2023.10.10 12:39:09 -06'00'

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DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 1

SECTION 01 11 00

SUMMARY OF WORK

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 LOCATION

A. Work is located approximately 6 miles northeast of Emmett, Idaho, in Gem County.

1.02 PRINCIPAL COMPONENTS OF WORK

A. Remove station service panelboard DSA and replace with low voltage switchgear outside of the switchyard.

B. Remove transformers K7, K8, K9 and consolidate loads to:

1. One 6.9kV to 480V, 3-phase, 750kVA outdoor, dry-type, medium voltage station service transformer (KSA).

2. Two 480V to 120/240V, 3-phase, outdoor, dry-type, low voltage transformers, one 45kVA (KSD) and one 150kVA (KSC).

C. Remove and Replace:

1. Unit switchgear UZ1A.

2. Panelboards DSB, DSC, DSF, MSA, and MSB.

3. 480V to 120/208V, 3-phase, outdoor, dry-type, low voltage transformer, 45kVA

(KSB).

4. Medium voltage cables from powerplant to the 15kV switchgear in the switchyard; replace with new cables in new conduit and trench.

5. Switchyard grounding grid.

6. Associated conductors and cables to downstream equipment.

7. Associated cast-in-place concrete foundations.

8. Approximately 250 feet of 1-inch potable waterline.

D. Remove, store, and reinstall high-voltage SF6 breakers.

E. Refeed existing loads from new and reinstalled equipment.

1.03 GEOLOGIC INVESTIGATIONS

A. Copies of the following reports and memoranda, which contain pertinent information on the area, site geology, and materials properties, may be examined at Bureau of Reclamation, 1150 N. Curtis Road, Suite 100, Boise, ID 83706. Offerors wishing to

Summary of Work 01 11 00 - 2 inspect the report should email the CO for a non-disclosure agreement and document access.

1. “Geologic Design and Construction Considerations Memorandum for Black

Canyon Powerplant - 3rd Unit at Black Canyon Dam,” Boise Project, Payette Division, Idaho, Pacific Northwest Region; November 2013.

1.04 SPECIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS

A. Requirements in Division 1, General Requirements, apply to Divisions 2 through 52.

B. Imperative statements in these specifications are Contractor requirements, unless otherwise stated.

C. Where specifications are written in streamlined form, words “shall be” are included by inference where a colon (:) is used within sentence or phrase.

1.05 DEFINITIONS

A. When specifications use a word or term defined in Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), definition of the word or term shall be in accordance with FAR sections in effect at the time solicitation was issued.

1.06 ACRONYMS

A. The following acronyms apply to specifications Divisions 1 through 52:

1. CO: Contracting Officer.

2. COR: Contracting Officer’s Representative.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

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END OF SECTION

Construction Sequencing 01 11 22 - 1

SECTION 01 11 22

CONSTRUCTION SEQUENCING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost: Include in prices offered in the Price Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

1. FIST 1-1-2019 Facilities Instructions, Standards, and

Techniques (FIST) Hazardous Energy Control Program Available at https://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.ht ml

2. RSHS Reclamation Safety and Health Standards including revisions posted at https://www.usbr.gov/safety

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals.

B. RSN 01 11 22-1, Work Sequence Plan:

1. Detailed schedule and procedure to demonstrate sequencing and how/when work is proposed to be accomplished. Address the following at a minimum:

a. Installation of DSA for temporary power.

b. Switchyard work between October 15 and March 15.

1.04 PROJECT CONDITIONS

A. Schedule and coordinate removal and installation work with COR once work sequence plan is approved.

B. Schedule any outage requests in accordance with Section 01 14 30 – Interruption of Service.

C. Work Sequence Requirements:

1. Schedule, coordinate, and perform work under this contract in time window provided in Section 01 14 30 – Interruption of Service.

https://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html https://www.usbr.gov/power/data/fist_pub.html https://www.usbr.gov/safety/

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.01 GENERAL

A. Work sequence plan shall be approved before proceeding on any removal or installation work.

B. Comply with FIST 1-1 and RSHS.

C. Sequence construction to minimize duration of interruption of service to station service equipment and hydroelectric generators:

1. Loads fed from Distribution Panelboard DSA, Transformer K8, and Transformer

K9 are required to be energized during construction unless otherwise permitted by Section 01 14 30 – Interruption of Service.

2. Contractor may submit alternatives to Government’s construction sequencing requirements. Alternatives will be reviewed by Government:

a. Government reserves the right to reject Contractor proposed alternatives.

3. The following construction sequence does not include all steps necessary to complete the work:

a. Prior to hydroelectrical generation interruption of service:

1) Mobilization is permitted.

2) Install Switchgear DSA including associated demolition and site work outside of existing switchyard.

3) Route conduit and conductors/cables from Switchgear DSA to downstream equipment without opening energized electrical equipment to facilitate shorter interruption of service for the load:

a) Prepare conductors/cables for termination, where possible, and protect cables from damage.

4) Provide connection of power source to Switchgear DSA, 52B source and perform required testing.

b. During hydroelectric generation interruption of service:

1) Perform lock-out/tag-out procedures for one feeder in existing distribution panel DSA.

2) Disconnect existing conductors from the load.

3) Connect new conductors to the load.

4) Re-energize load from new Switchgear DSA.

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5) Verify correct operation of loads.

6) One load at a time, complete steps 1 through 5 for each feeder load fed from Distribution Panelboard DSA and for loads downstream of Transformers K8 and K9.

c. When switchyard equipment is being installed, schedule Station Service interruption of service to install new conductors from Transformer KSA to Switchgear DSA, 52A source and perform required testing.

Construction Sequencing 01 11 22 - 4

Use of Site 01 14 10 - 1

SECTION 01 14 10

USE OF SITE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.01 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

A. Cost: Include in prices offered in the Price Schedules for other items of work.

1.02 REFERENCE STANDARDS

A. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation)

1. Cleaning Manual-2021 Inspection and Cleaning Manual for

Equipment and Vehicles to Prevent the Spread of Invasive Species (Technical Memorandum No. 86-68220-07-05), available at:

https://www.usbr.gov/mussels/prevention/do cs/EquipmentInspectionandCleaningManual 2021.pdf

1.03 SUBMITTALS

A. In accordance with Section 01 33 00 – Submittals.

B. RSN 01 14 10-1, Land Use and Landscape Rehabilitation Plan:

1. For each Contractor use site on Government land:

a. Show use location and extent of impact. Uses include but are not limited to the following:

1) Buildings and service areas including offices, shops, warehouses, storage areas, fuel and oil storage areas, and fabrication yards.

2) Parking areas, temporary roads, and haul routes.

3) Utilities including air,…