01_Presol_Notice_8-16-23_2.pdf

PURPOSE: The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation (Reclamation), Upper Colorado Basin (UCB) Region, Technical Service Center (TSC), in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Interior, National Park Service (NPS) is issuing this pre-solicitation notice for a contemplated construction project titled: Potomac Dam No. 5 Left Abutment Repair.

This requirement is being procured in accordance with Part 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) in conjunction with Part 36 of the FAR as a Total Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. The Bureau of Reclamation intends to issue a competitive solicitation for this requirement. Based on market research it was determined that there were a sufficient number of qualified small businesses to perform as the prime contractor on this project, and as such, it is anticipated to be a full-and-open competition after exclusion of sources (AKA – total small business set-aside).

PROJECT DESCRIPTION: The principal components of the work are listed under the project description below:

The U.S. Bureau of Reclamation, UCB Region, TSC, has a requirement for construction work on the Potomac Dam No. 5 Left Abutment.

The principal components of work for the Repair of Potomac Dam No. 5 Left Abutment include, but are not limited to, providing the following:

a) Providing detour of the canal towpath for public access maintenance of pedestrian traffic.

b) Providing erosion and sedimentation control.

c) Placing cast-in-place concrete.

d) Placing fiber reinforced shotcrete.

e) Furnishing and installing metal fabrications.

f) Earthwork for left abutment and guard lock.

g) Mechanically stabilizing the existing wall.

h) Slush grouting.

i) Installing secant piles.

j) Furnishing and installing PVC drainpipes, including some portions utilizing trenchless methods.

k) Repairing left abutment masonry wall, mule bridge abutment, and dry-laid stone retaining wall.

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: 21 Months After Date of Contract.

FOB: Destination

LOCATION OF THE WORK: Work is located at Potomac Dam No. 5 along the Potomac River, about 65 miles northwest of Washington, D.C. and approximately 5 miles west of Williamsport, Maryland in Washington County. Nearest street address is 10746 Dam Number 5

Rd, Clear Spring, MD 21722. This work takes place within the Chesapeake & Ohio Canal National Historical Park, a unit of the U.S. National Park Service, Department of the Interior.

NAICS AND SIZE STANDARD: The NAICS code for this project is 237990 (Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction), with a small business size standard of $45 million.

COMPETITION: Solicitation 140R4023R0029 is anticipated to be conducted as a full-and-open competition after exclusion of sources. The project specifications and project location will be defined in the solicitation document. The solicitation will require a substantial bid guarantee of 20% of the proposed price. The Contract will require payment and performance bonds for 100% of the contract price. Offerors must have sufficient bonding capacity.

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: The magnitude of this project is between $7,500,000.00 and $11,000,000.00.

SOLICITATION RELEASE DATE: All responsible sources may submit a proposal which shall be considered by the agency. A free, electronic copy of the solicitation will be available on APPROXIMATELY August 28, 2023, at https://www.sam.gov/. “Fedbizopps” is now a part of this website. Once logged into "fedbizopps", simply type in the Solicitation Number "140R4023R0029" in the Keyword / Solicitation # field. A draft solicitation for comment has been attached to this announcement. The purpose of the draft solicitation is for comments only. When comments are received and incorporated, the solicitation will be posted requesting the submission of qualifications. This project will use a best value process in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Part 15 and Part 36. All questions and comments must be submitted in writing via e-mail to Andrew Taylor at ataylor@usbr.gov and cc Ashton Jones at ajones@usbr.gov.

Questions / comments are due no later than one week after the posting of the draft solicitation.

SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM, www.sam.gov): The System for Award Management (SAM) is a recently implemented Federal Government owned-and-operated FREE web site that consolidates the capabilities in Central Contractor Registration (CCR)/Federal Register (FedReg), Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA), and Excluded Parties List System (EPLS). Offerors must be successfully registered in SAM in order to be considered for a Government contract award. If you had an active record in CCR, you have an active record in SAM.

SITE VISIT: The Government intends to conduct a pre-proposal site visit on 29 August 2023.

Interested vendors shall RSVP by contacting James Long “Rick” by telephone at (801) 379-1182 or email at jlong@usbr.gov and ataylor@usbr.gov. The location for this site visit is: 142 W POTOMAC ST. WILLIAMSPORT, MD 21795. This site visit is expected to begin at 1000 EST.

All personnel participating in this site visit shall ensure to have with them safety boots, hard hats, and safety vests. Those that do not RSVP or bring the proper personal protective equipment may be turned away due to safety or group limitations.

POINT-OF-CONTACT FOR QUESTIONS: The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is Andrew Taylor, email: ataylor@usbr.gov. The Contracting Officer for this solicitation is Ashton Jones, email: ajones@usbr.gov. Any communications regarding this procurement must be made https://beta.sam.gov/ mailto:ataylor@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov http://www.sam.gov/ mailto:jlong@usbr.gov mailto:ataylor@usbr.gov mailto:ataylor@usbr.gov mailto:ajones@usbr.gov in writing and forwarded via email and must identify the solicitation number, company name, address, email address, phone number including area code, and point of contact. Emails shall be addressed to the Contract Specialist and cc the Contracting Officer.

NOTE: THIS IS NOT A REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (SOLICITATION), AN INVITATION

FOR BID (IFB), NOR IS IT A REQUEST FOR QUOTATION (RFQ). It is not to be construed as a commitment by the requesting party to issue a solicitation or ultimately award a contract.

Responses will not be considered as proposals, bids, or quotes. No award will be made as a result of this Notice. The Government will NOT be responsible for any costs incurred by interested parties in responding to this Notice. This FedBizOps Notice is strictly for compliance with FAR Subpart 5.2. As a result of this Notice, the Government may issue a competitive solicitation as a Total Small Business Set-Aside; however, should such requirements materialize, no basis for claims against the Government shall arise as a result of a response to the Notice (e.g.

use of such information as either part of its evaluation process or in developing specifications for any subsequent requirement).