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PRE-BID CONFERENCE MEETING MINUTES

15BFA024B00000029 – Replace Roofs Phase III

FCI Oxford - PROJECT 24Z4AX9

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DATE: Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 9:00 A.M.

Place: Warden Conference room / Training Center

CONTRACTING OFFICER: I. Woody, Contract Specialist

I. INTRODUCTIONS:

Round table introduction of all attendee’s.

II. PURPOSE OF MEETING:

The purpose of this meeting is to familiarize the contractor with the unique circumstances and requirements surrounding a correctional setting. This meeting is also to explain the solicitation, as issued, and not to furnish additional information.

Nothing said here shall be interpreted as a change to the solicitation without the issuance of a formal amendment through the FAO Contracting Officer, Kevin Slone.

III. MINUTES:

Advised minutes will be recorded and distributed via https://sam.gov.

IV. SITE VISIT INFORMATION:

Walk to selected site(s) for FCI Oxford Replace Roofs Phase III immediately following the meeting.

V. FRONT COVER PAGE FORMS AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Note the instructions on the Instruction to Bidders pertaining to electronic bid submission. Documents required shall be uploaded as a single Adobe PDF attachment at JEFS APP BOX to the link in Instruction to Bidders: https://jefs.app.box.com/f/ef50156364814a9ba6af3ced41945de7

Bids submitted by mail or hand carried will not be evaluated. It is the responsibility of the Bidder to confirm receipt of bids by contacting Kevin Slone by email kslone@bop.gov. All Bids received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

Electronic bid submissions must include a scanned copy of the original bid guarantee. The original bid guarantee with “wet” signature, raised seal, and bid bond number (if applicable) must be mailed to the below address and received by the bid opening date and time:

FEDERAL BUREAU OF PRISONS

Field Acquisition Office (FAO) U.S. Armed Forces Reserve Complex ATTN: Kevin Slone 346 Marine Forces Drive Grand Prairie, TX 75051

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VI. TIME FRAMES AND LOCATION FOR SUBMISSION OF BIDS:

The deadline for submission of bids for this project is Wednesday, November 27, 2024, by 12:30 p.m.

Local Time. See Instruction to Bidders for electronic bid submission guidance.

VII. GENERAL TOPICS:

The following submission/completion items will be addressed:

1. From the solicitation, each bidder SHALL complete and submit the following forms, clauses, and statements with his/her bid. Failure to do so may cause your bid to be considered as non-responsive:

• STANDARD FORM 1442 Pages 1 & 2: Please include Unique Entity Identifier and Tax ID# and e-mail address where indicated in block 10 and complete blocks 14-20c. If your company has a “doing business as” name reflected in you SAM registration, include this name as well in Block

14. Ensure the address typed in block 14 matches the address in your SAM registration.

• COMMODITY OR SERVICES SCHEDULE (PAGE 4): Complete the Unit Price (JB = job) and Amount blocks (these amounts will be the same). Note: The amounts listed in this section should be the same as the amount listed in block 17 of the SF-1442.

• BID GUARANTEE: See Page 5 of the solicitation. A bid bond must be submitted in original (ink signatures) with your solicitation. The penal sum of the bond must be at least 20% of the bid price, not to exceed $3 million, whichever is less. A blank bid bond was included in the solicitation. The bid bond must be from a Government approved surety. A list of approved sureties can be located on the Department of Treasury, Bureau of the Fiscal Service website.

• REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS: All contractors submitting a bid must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) at https://sam.gov with the North American Industry Classification Standard code (NAICS) 238160 which is applicable to this acquisition.

• FAR PROVISION 52.204-8: Pursuant to the section (b) (1) of this provision, consider provision 52.204-7 is included in this solicitation. Therefore, bidders should NOT mark either of the two options under section (b)(2).

• FAR PROVISION 52.204-24: Pursuant to the section of this provision, (d). Bidder shall complete item (d)(1)&(2) as applicable.

• FAR PROVISION 52.209-13: Pursuant to section (b) of this provision, Certification. Bidder shall check either (1) or (2).

• FAR PROVISION 52.229-11: Pursuant to section (d) of this provision, Certification. Bidder shall Complete item (d)(1)&(2) as applicable.

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• PAST PERFORMANCE SUBMISSION: Please ensure the Cover letter is reviewed and complied with its entirety. References and banking submissions must be submitted in advance to the bid opening directly to kslone@bop.gov via email.

• AMENDMENTS: Amendments (if any) must be acknowledged and submitted with the bid by one of the methods as described in item eleven of the Standard Form 30.

2. Other general items to be addressed:

• Wage Rate Requirements (Construction): This contract is subject to the Construction Wage

Rate Requirements. Wage Decision WI20240011 is applicable for this area. All applicable workers must be paid according to the terms of the wage decision.

• HIRING GOALS: Hiring goals for this project are 1.7% for minorities and 6.9% for females – A

“Good Faith” effort should be put forth by the contractor to achieve these goals.

• LICENSING AND PERMITS: All required licensing and permits are required to be obtained by the contractor who receives contract award.

• MAGNITUDE: The magnitude of the project is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

• WORK HOURS: Work hours within the secure perimeter shall be between 7:30 am and 3:00 pm Monday through Friday excluding weekends and federal holidays.

• COR: The Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) is Dustin Steffen, Engineering Technician.

• PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE: The completion period is 525 calendar days after issuance of notice to proceed.

• TIME EXTENSIONS: Time extensions for inclement weather will not be granted unless the weather is unusually severe and abnormal in comparison to prior years.

• LIQUIDATED DAMAGES: Liquidated damages for this project are in the amount of $1,766.19 per calendar day of delay after scheduled completion.

• PRE-CONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: A Pre-Construction conference is required after the contract is awarded and will be scheduled accordingly.

• PROGRESS SCHEDULE: A copy of the progress schedule is to be provided to the Contracting

Officer and COR as soon as possible. Each time the progress schedule is changed, it must be provided to both the Contracting Officer and COR. It is suggested an updated document be provided by the Prime Contractor at the mandatory monthly progress meeting.

• PROGRESS MEETINGS: Progress meetings are mandatory and will be scheduled monthly.

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• PAYMENT REQUESTS: Application for payments are to be submitted on AIA G702(Continuation) or the contractors own form as long as the information is similar to the G702. Contactors can get these forms from the following website www.aiabookstore.com

• QUESTIONS: Oral questions asked at Site Visit of a technical nature are not acceptable due to the possibility of misunderstanding or misinterpretation. All bidder questions shall be sent in WORD FORMAT to Kevin Slone, FAO Contracting Officer, via email at kslone@bop.gov. In order to provide sufficient response time prior to the bid due date, the Government has establishing that questions be submitted no later than Friday, November 8, 2024 at 11:00 am, CST.

• ACCESS TO SITE/PARKING OF VEHICLES: Parking will be provided for employee vehicles and contractor work vehicles.

• STORAGE OF MATERIALS: Storage of materials will be coordinated with the COR.

• CONTRACTOR TEMPORARY OFFICE: No temporary office space will be provided.

• INSPECTIONS: "Punch List" items generated by inspections will be corrected and discrepancy items re-inspected and approved before contract closure takes place. Should any work be covered without proper notification, the contractor shall uncover that work for inspection at his own expense.

SAFETY MANAGER: M. Orzech

3. SAFETY POINTS:

• The contractor is responsible for providing required protective gear to all contractor workers, should it be required. Contractor will ensure that all workers have proper safety gear at all times.

• Contractor is responsible for the prevention of accidents on the project site and has spill kit onsite and containment procedures. OSHA requirements will be adhered to.

• Prior to any chemicals being brought onsite there must an SDS submitted to the Safety Department.

• The contractor will have a Safety Representative on site at all times during the completion of this project.

• Proper storage of any chemicals in lay down yard with SDS present.

• Proper certification is required for handling hazardous materials and must adhere to all state and federal regulations regarding disposal of hazardous materials.

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CAPTAIN: L. Moore

4. SECURITY

• ADVERSE WEATHER: Whenever adverse weather conditions or other institution emergency contingencies are in effect, contract workers will not be permitted passage into the secure institution. Should emergency conditions be implemented while contract workers are inside the secure perimeter, they will be required to secure their tools, remove vehicles and equipment, and leave the institution grounds until the emergency situation has been resolved.

Depending upon the nature of the emergency, this normally will not affect any construction outside of the secure perimeter. Contractor is reminded that fog days will be treated like rain days. The performance period of 525 days will allow adequate time to complete the job, and no consideration will be allowed for normal rain days and normal fog days. The normal rain, snow or fog days will be based on the average over the last ten (10) years for the local community.

• SECURITY CLEARANCES: Contract workers are subject to security investigative procedures.

Please refer to the contract for details. Please refer to Page 8 of the solicitation.

• EMPLOYEE IDENTIFICATION: Contractor personnel working on project site must bring valid photo identification to the institution each day. The identification will be surrendered upon entry to and returned upon exit from institution property.

• TOOL ACCOUNTABILITY: Strict accountability and control of all contractor tools and hazardous materials must be maintained at all times. All contractor tools to be used inside the secure perimeter must be inventoried and accounted for at the conclusion of the work day Contractor tools may not be stored on-site overnight. The contractor should provide for enough time at the conclusion of the work day for the return and accounting of all tools issued during the work day. Lost or missing tools must be reported to the COR the Captain immediately.

• ILLEGAL ITEMS ON FEDERAL PROPERTY: Firearms, ammunition, knives, other weapons, drugs, narcotics, and alcoholic beverages are not permitted inside/outside the secure perimeter or anywhere else on Federal property at any time. This includes the private vehicles of contract workers. Violators will be subject to criminal prosecution. All persons, vehicles, and equipment are subject to search by institution authorities at any time.

• NO CONTACT WITH INMATES: Contract workers are not to have any contact with inmates at any time. No photographs may be taken of inmates.

• CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WORK DRESS: Green or khaki‐colored clothing is not allowed, as inmates wear these colors.

• PHOTOGRAPHS: The institution’s Facilities Department maintains a digital camera that will be utilized by FBOP staff to document the project work. The Contractor may request copies of these photos and may request that photos be taken for specific conditions. Cellular telephones equipped with photographic capabilities are prohibited on the project construction site.