Amendment_0004_to_140R2024R0015_0004.pdf

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140R2024R0015 x x

1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or electronic communication which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE

RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR

OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by letter or electronic communication, provided each letter or electronic communication makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

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Sacramento CA 95825-1898 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

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Division of Acquisition Services Regional Office Mid-Pacific Region Bureau of Reclamation

11/12/20240004

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required) is not extended.is extended, Items 8 and 15, and returning

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

FACILITY CODE CODE

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

CODE

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6)CODE 6. ISSUED BY

PAGE OF PAGES

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.3. EFFECTIVE DATE2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

1. CONTRACT ID CODE

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

11/12/2024

CHECK ONE A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority) appropriation data, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not is required to sign this document and return __________________ copies to the issuing office.

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

A. TITLE: B. F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase II

B. PURPOSE: The purpose of this amendment is to incorporate FAR 52.222-33 Alternate I to

Section L and update Section J.

C. DESCRIPTION: This amendment hereby incorporates the following:

Offerors shall review the yellow highlights in the following sections:

1) Section J has been updated to reflect added questions related to the PLA.

Continued ...

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR 16C. DATE SIGNED

(Signature of person authorized to sign) (Signature of Contracting Officer)

STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 11/2016)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Previous edition unusable

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

ITEM NO. SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

NAME OF OFFEROR OR CONTRACTOR

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CONTINUATION SHEET

REFERENCE NO. OF DOCUMENT BEING CONTINUED PAGE OF

(A) (B) (C) (D) (E) (F)

140R2024R0015/0004

2) Section L has been updated to reflect FAR

52.222-33 Alternate I.

The proposal due date remains unchanged.

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

Sponsored by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.110

Solicitation No.: 140R2024R0015, B. F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase II San Luis Unit, West San Joaquin Division, Central Valley Project, California

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SECTION J - LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

Due to the large file sizes, attachments 1-3 and 18 are available under separate cover via Kiteworks. To obtain these files, please send an email to request the Kiteworks link to Roxana Ahola at rahola@usbr.gov and cc: Abelardo (Carlos) Lopez at aclopez@usbr.gov

Attachment Number

List of Documents, Exhibits, and other Attachments

1 Specifications

2 Drawings

3 Appendices

DI-137 -Release of Claims

General Decision Number: Wage Determination

6 Subcontracting Plan

7 Past Performance Questionnaire

8 Past Performance Data Form

9 Key Personnel

10 Corporate Experience and Management

11 Offeror Responsibility Information

12 Electronic Proposal Submission Instructions Kiteworks

13 Virtual Site Visit Attendance 3DEC24

14 Virtual Presentation 3DEC24

15 In Person Site Visit Sign In Sheet 4DEC24

16 In Person Site Visit Agenda 4DEC24

17 Price Schedule in Excel

18 CAD Files (See top of this page for request instructions)

Offeror’s Questions and Answers (Q&A)

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SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS FAR

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED FEB 1998

BY REFERENCE

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/ (FAR 52.XXX-XX formatted clauses)

Provision Title Date FAR 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 FAR 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 FAR 52.204-22 Alternative Line-Item Proposal JAN 2017 FAR 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 FAR 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language APR 1991 FAR 52.214-35 Submission of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 FAR 52.215-1 Alt 1 Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition - Alt 1

(OCT 1997)

NOV 2021

FAR 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Secondary Site of the Work

MAY 2014

FAR 52.222-33 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement. JAN 2024

FAR 52.222-33 Alt 1 Notice of Requirement for Project Labor Agreement-Alt 1 JAN 2024

FAR 52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements

MAY 2014

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

FAR 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition - Addendum

Inquiries. All inquiries pertaining to this solicitation (except where noted for the onsite site visit) shall be submitted in writing to both Contracting Officer, Abelardo (Carlos) Lopez at aclopezaclopez@usbr.gov and Contract Specialist, Roxana Ahola at rahola@usbr.gov no later than 12:00 PM Pacific Standard Time, December 16, 2024. Responses pertinent to all prospective offerors will be included in an amendment to the solicitation.

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FAR 52.211-1 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS LISTED SEP 2023

IN THE GSA INDEX OF FEDERAL

SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS AND

COMMERCIAL ITEM DESCRIPTIONS, FPMR PART

101-29

(a) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101–29, and copies of Federal specifications, standards, and product descriptions can be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained from the ASSIST website identified in paragraph (a) of this provision.

FAR 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, SEP 2023

STANDARDS SEP 2023 ITEM, AND DATA

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION

STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the ASSIST website at https://assist.dla.mil.

(b) Defense documents not available from ASSIST may be requested from the Defense Standardization Program Office by—

(1) Using the ASSIST feedback module ( https://assist.dla.mil/feedback ); or

(2) Contacting the Defense Standardization Program Office by telephone at 571–767–6888 or email at assisthelp@dla.mil.

FAR 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT APR 1984

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

FAR 52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS MAY 2014

SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(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.

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(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.

FAR 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENTS FOR FEB 1999

AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION

(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

Goals for Female Participation for Each Trade

Merced County 19.8 6.9 %

These goals are applicable to all of 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.

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(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 $100,000 at any time 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 Merced, California.

End of Provision

FAR 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

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FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) – ALT I FEB 1995

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

b) A virtual pre-site visit conference has been scheduled for:

December 3, 2024 @ 10:00 AM PST Location: Online – Microsoft Live Event

The virtual pre-site visit conference requires registration in order to attend. Send registration requests to Contract Specialist, Roxana Ahola at rahola@usbr.gov and Reynaldo “Henry” Garcia at Rgarcia@usbr.gov. Registration requests shall include names, email addresses and phone numbers for each registrant that will attend from each company/entity. Emailed invitations to the Microsoft Live Event link will be provided to registrants prior to the virtual pre-site visit conference.

c) An organized pre-proposal site visit has been scheduled for:

December 4, 2024 @ 9:00 AM PST Location: Gustine, CA 95322 (Details to be provided when registering)

Contractors, vendors, and visitors shall register to attend the onsite pre-proposal site visit by contacting Reynaldo “Henry” Garcia at rgarcia@usbr.gov and Contract Specialist, Roxana Ahola, at rahola@usbr.gov.

Safety Attire/PPE’s: Hard toed boots, long sleeve shirts and pants, hand sanitizer, personal drinking water/snacks, sunscreen and sunglasses recommended. Vehicles shall be suitable for gravel/dirt road with adequate ground clearance.

(a) Offerors are cautioned that, notwithstanding any remarks, clarifications, or responses provided at the conferences, all terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless they are changed by written amendment. It is the responsibility of each offeror to seek clarification of any perceived ambiguity of documents within the solicitation prior to submitting a proposal.

(b) Offerors are expected to satisfy themselves regarding all conditions that may affect the work required or the cost of Contract performance. In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for any protest or Contract claim.

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FAR 52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS NOV 2020

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provisions with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Department of the Interior or Bureau of Reclamation Agency provisions with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of clause)

DIAR 1452.215-71 USE AND DISCLOSURE OF PROPOSAL APR 1984

INFORMATION—DEPARTMENT OF

THE INTERIOR

Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information—Department of the Interior (APR 1984)

(a) Definitions. For the purposes of this provision and the Freedom of Information Act (5 U.S.C.

552), the following terms shall have the meaning set forth below:

(1) “Trade Secret” means an unpatented, secret, commercially valuable plan, appliance, formula, or process, which is used for making, preparing, compounding, treating or processing articles or materials which are trade commodities.

(2) “Confidential commercial or financial information” means any business information (other than trade secrets) which is exempt from the mandatory disclosure requirement of the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. 552. Exemptions from mandatory disclosure which may be applicable to business information contained in proposals include exemption (4), which covers “commercial and financial information obtained from a person and privileged or confidential,” and exemption (9), which covers “geological and geophysical information, including maps, concerning wells.”

(b) If the offeror, or its subcontractor(s), believes that the proposal contains trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, (5 U.S.C. 552), the cover page of each copy of the proposal shall be marked with the following legend:

“The information specifically identified on pages of this proposal constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act. The offeror requests that this information not be disclosed to the public, except as may be required by law. The offeror also requests that this information not be used in whole or part by the government for any purpose other than to evaluate the proposal, except that if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of

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(c) The offeror shall also specifically identify trade secret information and confidential commercial and financial information on the pages of the proposal on which it appears and shall mark each such page with the following legend:

“This page contains trade secrets or confidential commercial and financial information which the offeror believes to be exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act and which is subject to the legend contained on the cover page of this proposal.”

(d) Information in a proposal identified by an offeror as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information shall be used by the Government only for the purpose of evaluating the proposal, except that (i) if a contract is awarded to the offeror as a result of or in connection with submission of the proposal, the Government shall have the right to use the information as provided in the contract, and (ii) if the same information is obtained from another source without restriction it may be used without restriction.

(e) If a request under the Freedom of Information Act seeks access to information in a proposal identified as trade secret information or confidential commercial and financial information, full consideration will be given to the offeror's view that the information constitutes trade secrets or confidential commercial or financial information. The offeror will also be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide additional evidence and argument in support of its position, unless administratively unfeasible to do so. If it is determined that information claimed by the offeror to be trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, the offeror will be notified of this determination prior to disclosure of the information.

(f) The Government assumes no liability for the disclosure or use of information contained in a proposal if not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision. If a request under the Freedom of Information Act is made for information in a proposal not marked in accordance with paragraphs (b) and (c) of this provision, the offeror concerned shall be promptly notified of the request and given an opportunity to provide its position to the Government.

However, failure of an offeror to mark information contained in a proposal as trade secret information or confidential commercial or financial information will be treated by the Government as evidence that the information is not exempt from disclosure under the Freedom of Information Act, absent a showing that the failure to mark was due to unusual or extenuating circumstances, such as a showing that the offeror had intended to mark, but that markings were omitted from the offeror's proposal due to clerical error.

DIAR 1452.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST DEPARTMENT JUL 1996

OF THE INTERIOR (DEVIATION)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

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Abelardo (Carlos) Lopez, Contracting Officer U.S. Bureau of Reclamation 2800 Cottage Way, Room E-1815

Sacramento, California 95825-1898

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(c) A copy of the protest served on the Contracting Officer shall be simultaneously furnished by the protester to the Department of the Interior Assistant Solicitor for Procurement and Patents, 1849 C Street, NW, Room 6511, Washington, D.C. 20240

WBR 1452.215-81 PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS MAR 2021

BUREAU OF RECLAMATION

This procurement will be conducted in accordance with FAR Part 15.

In addition to the requirements of the Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisitions provision of this solicitation (see FAR 52.215-1), each offeror shall submit a proposal in accordance with the instructions contained in this provision.

In order to submit a proposal for this requirement, offerors are required to send an email to rahola@usbr.gov and aclopez@usbr.gov and to request access to Kiteworks (Attachment 12 – Electronic Proposal Submission) prior to the proposal due date.

(a) Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information. In accordance with the Use and Disclosure of Proposal Information -- Department of the Interior provision of this solicitation (see DIAR 1452.215-71), offerors shall mark trade-secret, or confidential commercial or financial information contained in the proposal with the restrictive legends specified. The offeror shall also clearly and separately mark all proprietary information (as defined in FAR 3.104-3) contained in the proposal with the restrictive legend "Proprietary Information."

(b) Proposal Volumes. Offerors shall submit separate volumes for the following: with the required number of

Volume Title

I Business Proposal (Representations, Certifications and Offer)

II

Technical Proposal/Past Performance/Small Business Participation

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Volume Title

III Pricing Proposal

(1) Separation of volumes. Each volume shall be sent in a separate email (via Kiteworks , see Attachment 12) with the subject line having the following format:

B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase II Company Name, Volume I B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase II, Company Name, Volume II B.F. Sisk Dam SOD Modifications, Phase II, Company Name, Volume III

(c) General Contents. Each separate proposal Volume shall:

(1) Be presented in a manner which allows it to “stand alone” without the need to reference other documents;

(2) Be a coherent document free of internal inconsistencies as well as inconsistencies with other volumes of the proposal;

(3) Conform to all solicitation provisions, clauses, or requirements;

(4) Address the submission requirements with specificity and detail where required;

(5) Be an orderly, specific, and complete document in every detail;

(6) Be logically presented, using clear and concise language so that it can be easily read and meaningfully evaluated by Reclamation personnel from a variety of different functional and technical disciplines;

(7) Have all pages in each volume consecutively numbered (including pages with tables and exhibits) and cross-referenced to other volumes where appropriate for each; and

(8) Indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation criteria identified in Section M.

All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the name of the offeror, the date of the offer, and the solicitation number. Where page limitations are specified for offers in response to this solicitation, one page is equivalent to one side of a double-sided printed piece of 8.5” by 11” paper. Font sizes must be no smaller than Times New Roman, size 10 type. Any material submitted, including appendices and attachments, that exceeds the page limitations specified will not be considered during the evaluation process.

The Offeror shall submit one (1) electronic copy via Kiteworks of each volume to rahola@usbr.gov and aclopez@usbr.gov. Instructions on how to submit electronic proposal are

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(d) Format. Each volume shall contain the following items in addition to the other information required by this solicitation:

(1) Provide a Table of Contents which lists all sections specific to the proposal Volume;

Cross-reference the work statement to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors contained in Part IV, Section M;

(2) Provide a list of any enclosures, including tables, drawings, charts, or other enclosures which summarize data or information;

(3) Provide a Cover page. The cover should indicate the following:

Title of the proposal Volume Number (I, II or III) Proposal category (Business, Technical, Price Proposal) Request for Proposal (RFP) Number Name and address of offeror, Cage Code, DUNS, Business Size and applicable Tax I.D.

Number (TIN)

(4) A statement that the proposal is valid for a period of 120 days from date of proposal submission.

(e)Volume I, Business Proposal Contents. Volume I, Business Proposal, consists of the actual offer to enter into a contract to perform the desired work. It also includes required representations, certifications, attachments requested in Section J of this solicitation, and acknowledgments of amendments, if applicable; identification of technical data to be withheld;

and any other required administrative information.

1. Format and Content. Volume I, Business Proposal, shall include the following:

(a) Table of Contents. The Table of Contents shall list all sections of the business proposal.

Any future amendments, additions and/or revisions to the proposal shall be included in an updated Table of Contents.

(b) The Proposal Form (Standard Form 1442) and all amendments signed by the offeror’s authorized signature authority.

(c) Performance and Payment Bonds Bid Bonds in accordance with FAR 52.228-1

(d) RFP Section J: Key Personnel, completed by the Offeror.

(e) RFP Section J: Experience and Management Control, completed by the Offeror.

(f) RFP Section J: Subcontracting Plan, completed by the Offeror.

(g) RFP Section K: "Representations, Certifications and Other Statement of Offerors" completed by the Offeror.

(h) RFP Section K “Information Regarding Responsibility Matters” completed by Offeror.

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(i) RFP Section K “Annual Representations and Certifications” Representations, Certifications, completed by the Offeror.

(j) Submission of Other Information via the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://www.sam.gov

(f)Volume II

(1) Technical Proposal Contents. The technical proposal should convincingly describe the capability of the offeror's organization to complete this project and effectively demonstrate a thorough understanding of all elements within this solicitation with emphasis on the work statement contained in Part I, Section C of this solicitation, and Sections F and H. To assist in the uniform evaluation of proposals, the following format shall be utilized in preparing the technical proposal:

(a) Table of Contents. The Table of Contents shall list all sections of the technical proposal.

Any future amendments, additions and/or revisions to the proposal shall be included in an updated Table of Contents;

(b) Index. The Index section shall cross reference the statement of work, specifications, or performance work statement to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors contained in Part IV, Section M;

(c) Enclosures. The Enclosures Section shall include a list of any tables, drawings, charts, and any other enclosures which summarize data or information;

(d) Executive Summary. The Executive Summary shall include a brief discussion of how the required work will be performed and important highlights of the proposal.

(e) There are three (3) technical (non-price) factors that will be evaluated in accordance with the criteria contained in Section M of this solicitation:

Factor 1 – Technical Approach

Subfactor 1A: Coordinated Construction Schedule Subfactor 1B: Narrative of Construction Sequence Subfactor 1C: Experience

Evaluation Factor 1 – Technical Approach Contents

The Technical Approach shall include a construction schedule and a corresponding written narrative of the planned construction sequence. Both shall be coordinated, support each other and reflect the requirements contained in this solicitation and attachments. Construction schedule and sequencing shall specifically concentrate on the statement of work, specifications, drawings and associated attachments. Section F and Section H should also be reviewed for any pertinent information which may alter construction timeline.

Subfactor 1A - Coordinated Construction Schedule

The construction schedule shall include:

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a) Contents:

1. A gantt chart schedule.

2. Schedule Organization Statement.

3. Description of the work-breakdown-structure categories used to organize the schedule.

4. Any other pertinent information that will facilitate a more efficient review and provide a better understanding of the schedule’s organization.

b) Content format:

1. A gantt chart schedule that includes such detail to show the sequencing of the principal and critical components of work contained in the solicitation; in addition, any other activities or information needed to accurately portray the offeror’s proposed schedule shall be included. The schedule shall include critical submittals allowing for submittal preparation time and associated Government reviews/approvals. The contractor shall assume a Notice to Proceed date of June 2, 2025, for development of the schedule. In addition, the contractor shall clearly indicate their assumptions in development of the schedule in relation to the specification requirements related to as a minimum reservoir operation, work restrictions, and shear key excavations.

Format: The gantt chart schedule shall be formatted so that it can be printable on 11x17 sized paper (one sided) and have columns that display the following information in the following order: activity ID and name, planned duration, calendar ID, early start, late start, early finish, late finish and total float. The schedule shall meet the requirements of specification section 01 32 10 – Part 1.07.A, Schedules. The schedule shall be in format compatible with Primavera Professional Project Management. Include electronic copies of the .xer schedule date file and the .plf schedule layout file in accordance with the Instructions to Offerors in the solicitation. The offeror shall also provide an Adobe PDF printout of the gantt chart included in submission. The gantt chart schedule shall have no page count restrictions.

2. Schedule Organization Statement: To help facilitate a more efficient and consistent Government review, provide a brief statement that describes how the schedule was organized and summarizes the following information:

a) A listing of the site-specific calendar names and function of the calendars (i.e. 5 day with holiday, 7 day, etc.). List any assumptions used in developing the calendars. The listing of site-specific calendar names and function of calendars and assumptions used in developing calendars shall not exceed 2 pages as defined in part C of this provision.

3. Description of the work-breakdown-structure categories used to organize the Schedule format. The description of the work-breakdown-structure categories used to organize the schedule shall not exceed 2 pages as defined in part C of this provision.

4. Additional pertinent information statement format. The format for any other pertinent information that will facilitate a more efficient review and provide a better understanding of the schedule’s organization. The information included to facilitate a more efficient review

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Subfactor 1B - Narrative of Construction Sequence

The construction schedule shall relate to items in the Coordinated Construction Schedule and description. Provide the following information for each principle and critical work component listed below:

Contents:

1. Contractor(s) responsible for the component of work.

2. Equipment types including capacities, sizes, and assumed production rates.

3. Planned shifts, crew sizes, and assumed production rates.

a) Within the narrative, this listing of assumed production rates shall correlate with the schedule by referencing activity identifications (IDs) and activity description of key items of work.

Note: Design and supplier information and ultimate acceptance of the offer shall not relieve the offeror from complying with the requirements of the specifications.

4. Dam Excavation and Construction: Provide concept level details for:

a) Excavation of Existing Rock Blanket material;

b) Excavation of Existing Dam Embankments and Foundations;

c) Removal and Control of Water;

d) Placing Shear Key earthfill material;

e) Constructing Toe Drains;

f) Place earthfill consisting of Filter, Gravel Drain, and Miscellaneous Fill materials; and

g) Placing Rock Blanket material.

h) Transverse Finger Drains

i) Constructing Blanket Drains

5. Material Processing: Provide concept level details for production of quarry materials from the onsite quarry; design, installation, and maintenance of Haul Routes; and furnishing materials from offsite sources for materials not produced on site. This information shall include the following:

a) Excavation from Borrow Area(s);

b) Plans for processing earth materials, processing areas, and stockpile areas;

c) Plans to construct haul and access routes including furnishing and placing Gravel Surfacing.

d) Furnish Shear Key earthfill material; and

e) Furnishing earthfill consisting of Filter, Gravel Drain, and Miscellaneous Fill materials.

6. Environmental Compliance: Provide concept level details for:

a) Wetland Protection

b) Pond Exclusion fencing

c) Storm Water Protection Site compliance

d) Sources of temporary Utilities (Power, Water & Communications)

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e) Water Control during excavation

Subfactor 1B - Narrative of Construction Sequence format: Narrative of Construction Sequence shall not exceed 50 pages as defined in part C of this provision. The narrative shall include each task on the construction sequence gantt chart.

Subfactor 1C - Experience: It is considered important to the Government that the offeror, their subcontractors, and key project and site personnel are available, committed and have substantiated experience with construction of work similar in nature to the work requirements contained within this solicitation in order to adequately plan the specified work. Experience of Contractor and Subcontractor key personal to include at a minimum:

a) Project Manager,

b) Earthwork Superintendent,

c) Professional Mining Engineer,

d) Professional Land Surveyor,

e) Safety Professional.

1) Provide a description of the roles and responsibilities for all parties with a clear list of the work the prime contractor will self-perform versus work performed by subcontractors, sub-consultants, suppliers, and designers. In addition, explain the anticipated level of supervision the prime contractor will have over any work performed by a subcontractor.

2) Provide a visual organization chart that clearly depicts the proposed management team and identify the key personnel listed.

a) Include a brief narrative that lists each person’s roles and responsibilities contained in the organization chart.

b) For each person on the organization chart include their proposed availability. For key management positions, indicate their proposed percent of time onsite for the duration of this project.

c) If the offeror’s proposed management team includes subcontractor personnel(s) performing major project management aspects of the project, explain how the proposed management team will result in the offeror retaining control of the overall management of the contract and that the proposed team will be cohesive and capable of effectively managing this work.

3) If the offeror intends on subcontracting any of the key personnel, listed above, the offeror shall include a Letter of Commitment. The Letter of Commitment shall be signed by both parties and shall demonstrate the commitment of both parties to this project.

4) Provide a list of alternate personnel sources to be utilized in the event proposed personnel are not available as planned. (Include full resume by name of all additional personnel listed).

Evaluation Factor 2 - Past Performance Contents.

The Offeror shall provide past performance information on four most recent contracts, which are

L - 15 closest in size and complexity to this contract. Only those contracts that are comparable in size, and complexity (OR “that have components of work that are comparable in complexity”) to this solicitation are to be used. To provide this past performance information, the offeror shall forward the “Attachment 67 – Past Performance Questionnaire” to previous Federal, State, local government or commercial customers where the contractor performed services comparable in scope, complexity, and magnitude to the work required under this solicitation. Upon completion of the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ), the customer entity completing the PPQ(s) shall return the PPQ directly to the Contract Specialist indicated on the PPQ no later than the offer due date. All PPQ(s) submitted to the Government directly by the offeror shall be rejected. The Government reserves the right to obtain past performance information from sources not provided by the offeror.

It is important to the Government that the Offeror, their key site personnel, and their subcontractors have substantiated past performance with construction of work similar in nature to the requirements contained within this solicitation. The Past Performance factor shall include a listing of the requested Past Performance Data and a corresponding written narrative for each past performance data reference.

Provide a list of projects similar in scope and magnitude to the work required under this solicitation which the offeror has completed during the past ten years. The Offeror shall furnish a list of no more than four (4) Federal, State, local government or commercial projects similar in scope, complexity, and magnitude to the work required under this solicitation, that are current or have been completed during the last ten (10) years. List only those contracts that are comparable in scope and complexity to this solicitation. If the total number of such contracts exceeds (3) three (4) four, the Offeror shall address the (4) four most recent contracts that are closest to this solicitation in scope, complexity, and magnitude. The government will not acknowledge or evaluate past performance data submissions that exceed the requested amount.

1. Contractors shall utilize the formatted form at Section J, Attachment 8 and provide the following for each project:

i) Contract Number, name of project, and location of project.

ii) Client or procuring agency.

iii) Client or agency point of contacts (include two (2) points of contact with telephone numbers and email addresses).

iv) Original completion time and date, and actual dates and duration of each project.

a. Period of Performance start date at time of the award (calendar days is also acceptable.)

b. Period of Performance end date at time of the award (calendar days is also acceptable).

v) Initial contract amount and final contract amount (including modifications).

a. Total Value of contract at time of the award.

b. Total Value of contract at contract completion.

vi) Percentage of work subcontracted.

a. Percentage subcontracted to small business.

vii) Contract Type: (Firm fixed price, cost reimbursement, etc.)

viii) The Offeror shall provide each reference with a copy of the Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ) in Section J and have the reference return the PPQ to the Bureau of

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Reclamation in accordance with instructions at the end of the form. Confirm the PPQ in Section J (Attachment 7) has been sent to POCs provided at item iii in accordance with RFP instructions.

a. If PPQ was not sent, state a reason.

Subcontractor Past Performance: If the offeror intends to subcontract the construction of principle components of work include the above listed information in bullet Subfactor 1Bb, for each subcontractor. Past projects shall be applicable to the scope of work the subcontractor is proposing to perform for this solicitation. In addition, for the Government to consider the relevance of a subcontractor’s past performance, the offeror shall include a Letter of Commitment. The Letter of Commitment shall be signed by both parties and shall demonstrate the commitment of both parties toward performance and completion of the scope and designated tasks outlined in the offeror’s Technical Plan for Construction.

Be advised the government may contact references and may obtain information from sources not provided by the Offeror. The government may consider this information, as well as information obtained from any other sources, when evaluating offeror past performance. Offerors are further reminded that the source selection authority shall determine the relevance of similar past performance information.

2. Offerors shall provide a brief narrative for each Past Performance data reference provided under Evaluation Factor 2A. This narrative shall include the following:

i) Describe each reference’s relevancy to the requirement in this solicitation.

ii) Provide a brief summary of challenges encountered and actions taken to correct or mitigate each challenge.

Past Performance Narratives shall not exceed four (4) pages for each reference provided. Any pages in excess of 4 will be disregarded. One page is equivalent to one side of a double-sided printed piece of 8x5” by 11” paper. Font sizes must be no smaller than Times New Roman, size 10 type. Any material submitted, including appendices and attachments, that exceeds the page limitations specified will not be considered during the evaluation process.

Note: Contractors shall assume that the Government has no prior knowledge of them and that it will base its evaluation on the information presented in the Past Performance Proposal; as such, Past Performance Proposals must be fully self-sufficient and provide all necessary information.

Evaluation Factor 3 - Small Business Participation:

Offerors classified as small business (SB) under NAICS 237990 are not required to submit documentation under this evaluation factor. Offerors classified as other than small business under NAICS 237990 must submit two separate documents in response to this evaluation factor:

Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Section J, Attachment 6) and the Small Business Participation Document (SBPD). The SBPD and Small Business Subcontracting Plan are two separate documents. Both will be incorporated into any resulting contract.

Other than small business offerors must submit a SBPD that includes the following:

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1. Identify the extent of participation of small business prime offerors and small business subcontractors in terms of the total contract value (not as a percentage of the subcontracted contract value). Offerors shall provide documentation to support proposed participation values.

2. Summarize small business participation using the chart below to identify the subcontracting opportunities as a percentage of the total contract value.

3. Submit documentation of substantive commitments to small business firms, such as, letters of commitment, Joint Ventures, mentor/protégé agreements, or other demonstrations of commitment with small business concerns for the principal components of work which is attached at Section J Attachment 6. Binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements.

4. Identify the type and variety of the work the small business subcontractors are to perform (i.e., binding commitments submitted in response to this evaluation factor will become enforceable/contractual requirements). Small business goals submitted in response to this evaluation factor must be consistent with the offeror’s Small Business Subcontracting Plan. If the proposed subcontracting goals do not meet the minimum Department of Interior subcontracting goals, include a detailed explanation describing the actions taken to include small business concerns and arrive at that determination, along with an explanation for the goals proposed.

Business Category DOI Subcontracting

Goals

Dollar Value

% of Total Contract Value

Total Proposed Contract Value – Prime Offeror - $ %

Total Small Business 42% $ %

Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) 10% $ %

Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB) 5% $ %

HUBZone Small Business (HUBZone) 3% $ %

Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business

(SDVOSB)

5% $ %

Indian Small Business Economic Enterprises (ISBEE) 3% $________

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5. Provide detailed explanations and documentation supporting the proposed quantitative small business participation.

6. Provide information substantiating that your firm is complying with the requirements of FAR 52.219-8 – Utilization of Small Business Concerns.

7. Submit the Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Section J Attachment 6) with the proposal.

The Small Business Subcontracting Plan is required in accordance with FAR 52.219-9 but is not evaluated as part of this evaluation factor. The Small Business Subcontracting Plan must be tailored to this procurement and should not conflict with the SBPD. Note: Subcontracting Plans will only be reviewed for acceptability for those Offeror(s) deemed to be apparent awardee(s). If the apparent awardee’s Subcontracting Plan is not initially acceptable, the Contracting Officer may engage in clarifications in regard to the Subcontracting Plan and this shall not be deemed discussions.

8. Responses provided in response to the SBPEF are enforceable contractual requirements and require periodic progress reporting to facilitate government monitoring in the event of an award.

Offerors are to propose semi-annual reporting for the requirements in Section L, Factor 3.

Volume III, Price Proposal contents. The government expects that this contract will be awarded based on adequate price competition. However, in order to determine that offered prices are fair and reasonable, the government reserves the right to request that the offeror provide further information in support of proposed prices, including cost and/or pricing data not initially requested in this solicitation pursuant to FAR 15.403-5(a)(1).

Price proposals must adhere to the pricing structure established in Section B of this solicitation.

To assist in the uniform evaluation of proposals, the following format shall be utilized in preparing the pricing proposal:

1) Table of contents. The Table of Contents shall list all sections of the pricing proposal. Any modifications or revisions to the proposal, up to the date of agreement on price, shall include

Company Small Business Type of Product(s) or Service(s) & Variety of Work

NAICS Code Nature of

Name Categories Commitment

(SB, WOSB, SDB,

(Letters of Commitment, Joint Ventures, Mentorship, others)

HUBZone, VOSB, SDVOSB, ISBEE)

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2) Index. The index shall cross reference the work statement to the terms of the proposal and indicate how the proposal conforms to the evaluation factors…