20240425 GABION BASKET IDIQ SOW SOURCE SOUGHT.docx

Sources Sought Fully Geo-textile Lined Gabion Basket Temporary Flood Perimeter Barriers

SCOPE OF WORK

1. GENERAL.

This scope of work provides a technical specification regarding the procurement of fully geo-textile lined gabion baskets for as a temporary flood perimeter barrier. The requirements of this contract will include procurement of supplies and field site technical advisory services. Below are the materials/specifications that shall be used. The slated maximum single order scheduled is 1,060 units.

2. DELIVERIES.

a. Fully lined gabion baskets shall be stacked 10 units high, banded, shrink wrapped, and shipped on hardwood pallets.

b. Urgent Conditions. Orders shall be delivered anywhere in the Continental US 48 states, CONUS, within 5 business days of receipt of delivery order. Under Urgent Conditions, business days exclude weekends and federal holidays. Early delivery anywhere in CONUS authorized at no additional cost to the government.

c. Normal Conditions. Orders shall be delivered anywhere in CONUS within 45 days of receipt of delivery order.

d. Normal Conditions. Orders shall be delivered anywhere outside the CONUS within 90 days of receipt of delivery order. Outside CONUS is defined as the US States of Alaska and Hawaii, and US territories such as Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Island, or Guam.

d. Deliveries during Normal Conditions shall be Monday through Friday from 7:00 am to 4:00 pm, except for Federal Holidays.

e. All deliveries shall be made on side access trailers capable of being unloaded with a forklift without access to a ramp or dock. Requests for using hard cover trucks for delivery must be approved by the Contracting Officer or Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) before shipment.

f. The Contractor shall give 48-hour notice to the COR and the delivery point of contact (listed in the specific delivery order) before delivery. The Contractor shall contact the delivery point of contact three hours and one hour prior to arrival. The delivery POC will be provided in the delivery order.

3. PAYMENTS AND INVOICING

a. Payment for supplies and services ordered under this contract shall be made upon receipt of the invoice, contingent on services being rendered/delivered. Invoices shall be submitted within 14 days of services rendered and shall include contract number, delivery order number and location, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) when multiple CLIN’s are issued on a contract, and copies of the BOL (please see clause 52.212-4(g) for further information).

b. Transportation costs will be a separate contract line item. Transportation costs will be reimbursed based on the actual cost of transportation. The Contractor shall add a line item to the invoice for transportation costs if internal contractor owned transportation is utilized. If a transportation subcontractor is utilized, the Contractor shall provide a copy of the subcontractor invoice.

PROVISION OF FULLY GEOTEXTILE-LINED GABION BASKETS

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers provision of fully geotextile-lined gabion baskets.

1.2 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced.

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

AMERICAN NATIONAL STANDARD INSTITUTE (ANSI)

ANSI 2510 American National Standard for Flood Mitigation Equipment

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 PRODUCTION OF GABION BASKETS (FULLY GEOTEXTILE-LINED)

Fully geotextile-lined gabion baskets shall be produced in accordance with the following specifications and validated by product performance testing. Performance tests should conform with American National Standard Institute (ANSI) Standard / FM 2510-2020 American National Standard for Flood Mitigation Equipment. Well documented performance testing shall be either a laboratory or field based with water fully loaded on the wet-side of the geotextile-lined gabion basket. Provide evidence of laboratory or field-based testing.

2.1.1 Geotextile Lining Material.

The geotextile shall be non-woven and meet the following requirements:

a. Meet the following requirements in temperatures ranging from -50 to 120 degrees Fahrenheit.

b. Grab tensile strength greater than 120 lbs, tested in accordance with ASTM D4632.

c. High UV resistance (greater than 70% retained after 500 hrs, tested in accordance with ASTM D4355).

d. Permittivity must be a maximum 1.7 sec-1, tested in accordance with ASTM D4491.

e. Maximum Apparent Opening Size (AOS) no greater than a 0.212 mm bead size (70 US Std. Sieve), tested in accordance with ASTM D4751.

f. Static (CBR) Puncture Strength greater than 300 lbs, tested in accordance with ASTM D6241.

2.1.2 Steel Wire for Mesh, Coil, and Connecting Pins.

The wire shall meet the following requirements:

2.1.3 Mesh Panels and Spacing.

a. Mesh Weld Tensile Strength: Minimum average of 70% of wire tensile strength, with no single value below 50% of the wire tensile strength.

b. All mesh shall be spaced not more than 3”× 3”, with a 1/8” tolerance.

c. Squareness: Diagonals shall have no more than a 5/8” variance.

2.1.4 Coils

The coils shall be fabricated with a pitch of 1 coil per inch of length.

2.1.5 Connecting Pins.

The contactor shall provide six connecting pins per unit.

2.1.6 Zip Ties.

The contractor shall provide the requisite 8-inch long, 0.30-inch wide UV black nylon zip ties with a minimum tensile strength of 120 pounds (534 N) for better connection of multiple units during deployment and use.

2.1.7 Reusability.

The product shall be constructed such that it can be disassembled after use and reassembled for multiple uses.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 QUALITY ASSURANCE PROVISIONS

3.1.1 Inspection/Acceptance

a. See clause 52.212-4(a).

b. Title will pass to the Government after final inspection and acceptance by the Government at destination.

c. Upon delivery, the Contractor shall submit certification that the fully textile lined gabion baskets meet all the specifications.

3.1.2 Workmanship

The fully textile lined gabion baskets shall be uniform in size and color, and free of any extraneous material.

3.2 PACKAGING.

3.1.2 Shrink-wrapping and Palletization.

a. All units shall be covered with a UV resistant heat-shrink plastic top cover and palletized to allow for safe delivery and handling.

b. Pallets shall contain 10 units each; each pallet shall contain units of same dimensions and type. Units shall be folded flat, stacked neatly and strapped for rigidity, with no spacing or packaging material between. Pallets shall be of sufficient strength to support stacking three high. Pallets shall be new construction, treated hardwood lumber capable of multiple handlings.

3.1.3 Dimensions/type.

One unit consists of five preassembled cells (4’X’3’X15’ per unit) accompanied by joining pins and zip ties. The unit is constructed so as to allow easy take-down by a two man team. This unit will be 48 inches (4’) tall. The geotextile fabric will line the interior of each cell. There will be a flap of geotextile on the two ends of the unit to prevent sand from escaping the unit. Contractor shall provide shipping specifications to include fully assembled shipping package (pallet, units, and other packaging material) weight, dimensions, and units per package.

3.1.4 Labeling Pallets.

The exterior of all shrink-wrapped pallets shall be marked on all four sides. Line 1 shall be 4 inch letters, and remaining lines shall be 2 inch lettering. Letters shall be all capitals without serifs and numerals shall be Arabic per industry specifications and standards. The shrink-wrapping shall be marked on all four sides as shown below.

a. Line 1 shall be marked with: USACE [Contractual Delivery Date mo/dy/yr]

b. Line 2 shall be marked with: Product Type and number of units per pallet: (e.g. 10 Units)

c. Line 3 shall be marked with: Product Dimensions (e.g. 4’x3’x15’).

d. Line 4 shall be marked with: Weight of the pallet, in lbs. (e.g. 1200 lbs)

PROVISION OF TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 SCOPE

This specification covers provision of technical advisory services.

PART 2 SERVICE

2.1 TECHNICAL ADVISORY SERVICES

2.1.1 Technical Advisory Services

The contractor will furnish and provide Technical Advisory (TA) services at the request of the Contracting Officer. Services provided shall include training on proper setup, utilization during an event and teardown/repackaging after the event. TA services will be provided to local, state, tribal, and/or federal entities identified by the USACE POC. The USACE POC shall oversee and direct the TA services. The number of advisors shall be determined by consensus of the contractor, COR and Contracting Officer. If no consensus is reached the decision of the Contracting Officer is final. TA services may be requested at any time, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

2.12 Field Report

Upon completion of services, the technical advisor shall develop a field report documenting the technical advisory services performed. The field report shall contain dates of service, contact information for personnel and/or agencies supported, location of support, type of TA provided, concerns (i.e. adequate high ground to tie-in, enough product, adequate manpower, etc.), and recommendations. The field report shall be provided to the COR with the invoice. The Contracting Officer, or COR may request submission of weekly field reports based on the size of the event. If requested these weekly reports shall be submitted to the COR every Saturday by 1800.

The Contractor shall furnish all equipment needed for the field reports such as laptop computer, paper, etc.

2.1.2 Field Location

The contractor will furnish and provide Technical Advisory (technical advisory services throughout the CONUS which may include multiple sites for multiple events at the request of the Contracting Officer or COR. These services may be required in remote locations and in austere conditions. Replacing field deployed technical advisors requires notification to the Contracting Officer and COR within 24 hours after replacement.

2.1.3 Qualifications

Contractor shall provide qualifications of technical advisors and 24 hour contact information to the Contracting Officer and COR. Minimum qualifications for submitted and replacement technical advisors are: 3 years’ experience in real world installation of the product, able to walk five miles, lift 50 lbs., valid driver’s license and can provide their own Personal Protective Equipment to include: safety boots, hard hat, reflective safety vest, personal floatation device, safety glasses, proper clothing for the environment, gloves, and hearing protection. The technical advisor selection shall be determined by consensus of the contractor, Contracting Officer and COR. If no consensus is reached, the decision of the Contracting Officer will be final. The contractor will notify the Contracting Officer and COR within 1 week of change of accepted technical advisors. This notification will include the qualifications of replacement technical advisors.

2.1.4 Duration

The duration of technical advisory services will be specified by the consensus of the contractor, Contracting Officer and COR. If no consensus is reached, the decision of the Contracting Officer is final.

2.1.5 Safety Requirements

The contractor shall perform work in accordance with Safety and Health Requirements Manual 385-1-1, 2024March15 version.

3. PAYMENTS AND INVOICING

a. Payments for Technical Advisory Services rendered under this contract will be made upon receipt of invoice and should be submitted with the following documentation:

1) Technical advisor(s) name

2) Dates of services provided and the location

3) Time sheet(s)

4) Travel expenses, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulation (JTR); http://www.defensetravel.dod.mil/site/travelreg.cfm

5) Certified by a responsible party on behalf of the Contractor to be factual and accurate

6) Technical advisor’s field reports (see section 2.12)