CA ERFO 2020 1(1) Smittle Creek RFQ FINAL 8 05 2022 Amendment 00001.pdf

Central Federal Lands Highway Division

August 8, 2022

12300 West Dakota Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

PH: (720) 963-3090

FAX: (720) 963-3360

CA ERFO 2020-1(1) Smittle Creek Trail Bridges Project Bureau of Reclamation, Central California Area Office, Lake Berryessa

Design-Build Request For Qualifications Solicitation Number 6982AF22R000005

The Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) is conducting a "two phased" Design-Build (D-B) selection process for the Smittle Creek Trail Bridges Project. Under this Notice, CFLHD is soliciting D-B firms/teams (Proposer) to participate in Phase One – Request for Qualifications (RFQ) – of the selection process. This is NOT a Request for Proposal. A solicitation package is not available.

A non-mandatory pre-proposal Microsoft Teams meeting will be held on August 16, 2021, at 10:00 a.m., Local Mountain Time. A request must be sent to CFLcontracts@dot.gov for registration. A Microsoft Teams calendar invitation will be sent NLT August 15, 2022, 10:00 a.m., Local Mountain Time. There will be no summary of the Microsoft Teams meeting for those who do not participate.

All questions must be consolidated and submitted on a word document and emailed to CFLcontracts@dot.gov with 6982AF22R000005 – CA ERFO 2020-1(1) Smittle Creek Trail Bridges

- SOQ RFI in the subject line. Questions must be submitted by August 24, 2022, 2:00 p.m. Local Mountain Time.

This Request for Qualifications is being issued concurrently with the development and review of the replacement bridge layouts that will determine the final Scope of Work and other project requirements. Any work described herein is subject to adjustment as a result of the bridge layout process and other decisions of the Government.

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310 Highway, Street, and Bridge Construction; the small business size standard is $39.5 million.

Statements of Qualifications (SOQ) will only be accepted from Proposers intending to provide complete services required under the Contract. Responses from individual engineering, construction, or consultant firms not offering to provide all required services will be deemed non-responsive and will not be accepted.

SUBMIT ONE (1) COPY OF YOUR RESPONSE BY 2:00 PM Local Mountain Time, September 8, 2022, to the following email address: cflcontracts@dot.gov (fax and mailed copies will not be accepted) Include the following in the subject line: Solicitation Number 6982AF22R000005 – CA ERFO 2020- 1(1) Smittle Creek Trail Bridges – SOQ.

Submit questions to: CFLContracts@dot.gov

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AMENDMENT: 00001

AUGUST 15, 2022

mailto:CFLcontracts@dot.gov mailto:CFLcontracts@dot.gov mailto:cflcontracts@dot.gov mailto:CFLContracts@dot.gov

Attachments:

1 - Project Description 2 – Pictures of Project Area 3 - Procurement Process Overview 4 - Phase-One (RFQ) Evaluation Criteria 5 – Phase-One Submittals 6 - Phase-Two (RFP) Evaluation Criteria 7 – Sample Bridge Layout Drawing 8 – Draft RFP

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PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The Smittle Creek Trail Bridges Project is to design and construct six (6) pedestrian bridges along the Smittle Creek and Markley Cove Trail Systems that line the shores of Lake Berryessa. The previous timber trail bridges were damaged in the 2020 Sonoma – Lake – Napa Unit (LNU) Lightning Complex Fires.

Lake Berryessa is located in Napa County, CA, and the various recreation sites around the lake are managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The project site is approximately 40 miles west of Sacramento, CA. The limits of the project are within Bureau of Reclamation managed lands.

Prefabricated steel structures are contemplated as the replacement bridge system. Bridge spans range from 20 to 30 feet at all sites. Major work elements include the following: final design and shop drawing submittal of steel bridges, design of bridge foundation system, debris removal, foundation construction, bridge erection, and light trail work (grading) at bridge approaches.

The trail systems are currently closed to the public. The existing trails have a 4- to 6-foot-wide bench and are native surfaced. The trails are currently overgrown with grasses due to a lack of usage. Accessing the sites will be a significant consideration during construction, and project design will need to contemplate these access considerations. Accessing the sites can be accomplished using the existing trail with small equipment. Bridge sites can be up to 0.4 miles from existing trailheads. Alternatively, access with small to medium equipment may be accomplished using overland routes to the bridge sites, provided the surrounding environment is not significantly impacted. Potential overland routes have steep slopes, with grades up to 70%, and bridge sites can be up to 0.2 mile from the nearest roadway. No tree removal or significant ground disturbance (excavation) will be allowed during site access operations.

The design and construction cost for the Project is estimated to be between $250,000 and $700,000.

Design-Build Scope of Work (SOW): The SOW for this Project includes Design and Construction, Project Management, and Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC), including Materials Sampling and Testing, and includes, but is not limited to, the following:

Design Work

• Trail bridge final designs. Preliminary bridge layout of prefabricated steel structures provided by CFLHD, including the bridge type, size, and location requirements. It is assumed that bridge fabricator/supplier would provide final design and shop drawings based on bridge layouts.

• Soil erosion and sediment control design.

• Geotechnical design. Foundation design based on bridge loading and may be completed by bridge fabricator/supplier.

• Design QA/QC.

Construction Work:

• Construction of bridge foundations.

• Erection of trail bridges.

• Minor reconstruction/realignment of trail near bridge approaches.

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• Installation of soil erosion and sediment control measures .

• Removal and disposal of existing concrete foundations, which remain at some sites.

• Construction QA/QC, including Materials Sampling and Testing.

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Undisclosed bridge site prior to fire

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PROCUREMENT PROCESS OVERVIEW

CFLHD is using a two-step procurement process to select a qualified D-B firm/team to deliver the Project.

The issuance of this RFQ is part of the first step to solicit information from interested Proposers in the form of an SOQ.

CFLHD anticipates the following procurement milestone dates. This schedule is subject to revision by addenda to this RFQ, to information in the RFP, and by addenda to the RFP.

Action Dates Phase 1– Request for Qualifications RFQ issued August 8, 2022 Pre-submission Conference August 16, 2022 Deadline for submitting RFQ questions August 24, 2022 Deadline for CFLHD response to questions August 30, 2022 SOQs due September 8, 2022 Short-listed Proposers notified September 30, 2022* Phase 2 – Request for Proposals RFP issued (to short-listed Proposers only) September 30, 2022* Deadline for submitting RFP questions October 21, 2022* Deadline for CFLHD response to questions October 26, 2012* Proposals Due October 30, 2022* Notice of Award issued December 2, 2022* Notice to Proceed issued January 16, 2023*

*Dates are subject to change

Phase-One – Request for Qualifications

CFHLD is issuing this RFQ for interested and qualified contractors/teams to submit a SOQ.

The Evaluation Board will review and evaluate the SOQs submitted by all responsive Proposers, based on how well each meets the evaluation criteria.

A “shortlist” of no more than three (3) of the most highly qualified Proposers will be selected and invited to participate in Phase 2 – Request for Proposals. Once the shortlist has been established, Proposers not shortlisted will be notified in a timely manner and offered the opportunity for a debriefing.

It is not the intent of CFLHD to receive specific design or engineering recommendations regarding the Project as part of the Phase 1 process. Proposers should limit their SOQ to the information required by this notice, and other information that may be relevant to the qualifications and experience of the Proposer. No reimbursement will be made for any of the Proposers’ costs associated with the preparation of the SOQ.

Phase-Two – Request for Proposals

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The short-listed contractors/teams will be sent a Request for Proposal (RFP), which will outline the remainder of the selection process requirements. The RFP will contain the requirements necessary for the short-listed D-B firms/teams to submit both a Technical Proposal and a Price Proposal. In addition, the RFP will include the following:

• Bridge Type, Size, and Location (TS&L) requirements which document bridge layout, geometry and bridge materials. The TS&L will be based on topographic survey data that has already been gathered at each bridge site. The TS&L will include sufficient information that a bridge fabricator can generate final design analysis and shop drawings for review, without need for additional surveying or supplemental design effort of the bridge superstructure. There will be a design effort associated with the bridge foundations, the type and size of which will be based on site access limitations and bridge loading conditions.

After receipt of the Phase 2 Technical Proposal and Price Proposal, an Evaluation Board will conduct a "best value" analysis. Attachment 8 contains the criteria to be used in the Phase 2 evaluation process. The Evaluation Board will submit their recommendation to the Source Selection Authority.

Award of one firm fixed price contract is anticipated.

No reimbursement will be made for any of the Proposers’ costs associated with the preparation of the proposal.

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STATEMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS EVALUATION CRITERIA

Phase-One – Evaluation Criteria: Proposers’ Statements of Qualifications will be evaluated using the following criteria, listed in descending order of importance:

1. Criteria 1: Design and Construction Capability and Resources.

The Evaluation Board will review and evaluate information about the Proposer’s past performance in the design and construction of structural, trail and roadway projects based on the Design and Construction Performance for projects similar in size and scope.

DESIGN PAST PERFORMANCE

Provide information on at least three (3), but no more than five (5), structural, trail and roadway projects performed in the past six (6) years. Although not required, identify projects where the lead construction firm and the lead design firm have worked together on the same project in a Design-Build relationship.

CONSTRUCTION PAST PERFORMANCE

Provide information on at least three (3), but no more than five (5), structural, trail and roadway projects performed in the past five (5) years. Although not required, identify any projects where the lead construction firm and the lead design firm have worked together on the same project in a Design-Build relationship.

2. Criteria 2: Technical Qualifications.

The Evaluation Board will review and evaluate the Proposers’ individual personnel qualifications and experience, including technical and geographical similarities between the referenced experience/qualifications and the work described in this solicitation.

Submit documentation for each key individual indicating their specialized experience within the past six (6) years and their qualifications for performing projects with technically the same or similar structural, trail, roadway, geotechnical, hydraulic, erosion control, permitting, project management, construction, and QA/QC work as required by the Project.

In addition to the specific information requested in this section, include a resume for each Key Personnel in an appendix to the SOQ. All key personnel shall be available throughout the duration of the contract.

(NOTE: If one individual will be fulfilling multiple roles during the Project, list how that individual meets the experience and expertise separately for EACH position).

PROJECT MANAGEMENT KEY PERSONNEL

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• Design-Build Project Manager – The Proposer’s overall manager and principal point of contact for activities throughout the entire design-build process, including responsibility for all quality assurance and quality control procedures and decisions.

DESIGN & CONSTRUCTION KEY PERSONNEL

• Designer of Record – The Proposer’s single point of responsibility for all design procedures and decisions. This individual shall be a registered, licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. An engineer with the steel bridge fabricator may function as the Structural Engineer, as qualified. The Designer of Record may also function as the Structural and Geotechnical Engineer, as qualified.

• Structural Engineer – The Proposer’s engineer who is in charge of all structural aspects of the Project. This individual shall be a registered, licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. An engineer with the steel bridge fabricator may function as the Structural Engineer, as qualified.

• Geotechnical Engineer – The Proposer’s engineer who is in charge of all geotechnical aspects of the Project. This individual shall be a registered, licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. An engineer with the steel bridge fabricator may function as the Geotechnical Engineer, as qualified.

• Construction Superintendent – The Proposer’s on-site authorized representative in charge of the construction work.

• Project/Construction Engineer – The Proposer’s individual responsible for engineering decisions, judgment and construction work on the Project. This individual shall be a registered, licensed Professional Engineer in the State of California. An engineer with the steel bridge fabricator may function as the Structural Engineer, as qualified.

• Construction QA/QC Manager – The QA/QC representative responsible for implementing the Construction QA/QC program.

Proposer’s obligation to keep Key Personnel intact:

In connection with the services covered by this procurement process, Key Personnel will be limited to the individuals and firms that are specifically identified in the Proposer’s SOQ. The successful Proposer’s Key Personnel will be incorporated into the awarded contract. The selected D-B firm/team shall obtain the Contracting Officer’s written consent before making any substitution of the Key Personnel.

3. Criteria 3: Technical Approach.

The Evaluation Board will review and evaluate the Proposer’s approach to managing, designing and constructing the Project.

Submit a general description of the tasks involved in the D-B process and the approach the

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Proposer will take for design and construction administration. Discuss the involvement of the design members of the Proposer's team during construction including how design and construction members will interface during construction. Also discuss how review comments will be incorporated and submittals will be addressed during construction.

Describe how the team will coordinate with CFLHD throughout the D-B process.

Describe your plan to manage design and construction, project costs and schedule.

Identify potential risk factors, special issues or problems and their impact on the delivery of the Project. Explain the approach to mitigate those risks, issues or problems.

Describe your plan to access the bridge sites, including possible access routes, and the types of equipment that will be required during construction. Consider equipment that is suited to the access constraints of the bridge sites and causes minimal ground disturbance.

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SUBMITTALS

Phase-One Submittals: Statement of Qualification

Proposers shall use the Standard Form (SF) 330, Part I, U.S. Government Architect-Engineer Qualifications, as the basis for their SOQ. It is not necessary to complete Part II of the SF 330. SF 330’s are available on the U.S. General Services Administration website at: http://www.gsa.gov/forms/.

Although the SF 330 is formatted for Architect-Engineer and Related Services, the construction elements of the Proposer’s SOQ may also be included on the SF 330. Each SOQ shall include a table indicating page numbers where Phase 1 evaluation criteria 1-3 can be found. Design and Construction projects used for evaluation criteria 2 and 3 should be included in Section F of the SF 330. Section H of the SF 330 should be used to address any evaluation criteria not addressed elsewhere.

Each Proposer shall provide one (1) copy of the completed SOQ by email. The SOQ shall contain a cover letter and no more than twelve (12) pages typed, on 8.5" x 11" size paper. Pages must be numbered consecutively. Pages beyond the 12-page limit will not be considered by the panel during the scoring process. The cover letter and resumes of Key Personnel (Section E of the SF 330) will not be included in the page count and therefore should not be numbered.

Please do not submit any letters of reference, brochures or other marketing materials. If photos are used and contain project-specific information they will be counted as pages. All SOQs shall be written using Times New Roman font with a size no smaller than 11-point (text, figures and tables). The SOQ shall address each of the evaluation criteria in the same order as listed in Attachment 3.

Submit the original copy of the SOQ by email on or before that date/time indicated on page 1 of this RFQ, to the following email address: cflcontracts@dot.gov (fax and mailed submissions of SOQs will not be accepted):

Questions concerning this Request for Qualifications shall be submitted via e-mail to CFLContracts@dot.gov.

Only e-mail inquiries will be considered. No hard copy or oral inquiries will be considered.

Phase-One Submittals: Bonding Capacity

Submit a bonding agent letter verifying the Proposer’s ability to obtain bonding of up to $1 million for a single contract. The bonding agent letter will not count towards the page limit.

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See Section II of attached DRAFT RFP

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Sample of bridge type, size, and location drawing.

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Draft RFP

FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY AND SUBJECT TO CHANGE

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REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION NUMBER: 6982AF22R000005

SOLICITATION TYPE: SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

PROJECT NUMBER: CA ERFO 2020-1(1)

PROJECT NAME: SMITTLE CREEK TRAIL BRIDGES

This solicitation cites Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on

Federal Highway Projects, FP-14 US Customary Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Web site: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands E-mail: CFLContracts@dot.gov

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PROJECT CA 2020-1(1)

LOCATION LAKE BERRYESSA

COUNTY NAPA

STATE CALIFORNIA

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF SIX

(6) BRIDGES, APPROACH

IMPROVEMENTS, SAFETY FEATURES

AND EROSION CONTROL MEASURES.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Bidders ............................................................................................................. A-i

Solicitation, Offer, and Award ........................................................................................ A-1

Basis for Award and Bid Schedule ................................................................................ A-6

Solicitation Provisions .....................................................................................................B-7

Contract Clauses ..............................................................................................................C-1

Construction Wage Rate Requirement............................................................................ D-1

Division 100 .................................................................................................................... E-X Division 150 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 200 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 300 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 400 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 500 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 600 ................................................................................................................. E-XX Division 700 ................................................................................................................. E-XX

APPENDICES

Appendix A ....................................................................................................................TBD Appendix B ....................................................................................................................TBD

PROJECT OVERVIEW

The Smittle Creek Trail Bridges Project is to design and construct six (6) pedestrian bridges along the Smittle Creek and Markley Cove Trail Systems that line the shores of Lake Berryessa. The previous timber trail bridges were damaged in the 2020 Sonoma – Lake – Napa Unit (LNU) Lightning Complex Fires.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (SCRs)

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specification for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects

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I. PRE-BID INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submit a printed copy of your bid to the address listed on the SF-1442 (Page A-1, Item 8). Submit the following documents with your Bid Package–

• SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award, Pages A-1 and A-2

• Indication of interest in formal Partnering, Page A-X

• Bid Schedule Pages A-6

• Completed an applicable Authority to Bind certificate, pages A-X through A-XX

• Buy American Act & Hazardous Materials, Pages A-X through A-X

• Bid Guarantee (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), Pages B-X and B-X. Bid bonds must be originals with original signatures and corporate seals. Photocopies and Faxed copies are NOT acceptable and will make your bid non-responsive.

o Digital copies may be downloaded at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/bid-bond

• Completed the VETS-4212 declaration, Page A-ii; Bidders’ Information, Pages B-3 through B-6.

Bidders should retain all other pages for their information. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and include the Contractor’s Name, Solicitation Number and the Project Number/Name.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify that this solicitation document, including the plans, are complete as listed in the table of contents and the index to sheets. Plan sheets can be found at https://sam.gov and viewed by individual sections, downloaded by individual sections, or the entire plan set downloaded in a zip file. Physical data relevant to this solicitation may also be viewed or downloaded at the above site.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14.

The FP-14 was utilized for the design of this project. Paper copies of the FP-14 will not be provided to bidders or the awarded Prime Contractor. The FP-14 is available electronically at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/ and a copy is uploaded with this solicitation. A single paper copy can be obtained from the Research & Technology Distribution Center (RTPDC) by email report.center@dot.gov.

Applicable FAR/TAR provisions and clauses in this IFB are incorporated by reference or full text.

FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.

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Notice of SAM Registration – you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of a bid in response to this solicitation. Failure to register prior to submission of a bid may require award to the next successful registered offeror. See FAR Subpart

4.1102. Register online at www.sam.gov.

Representations and Certifications – This solicitation is issued under NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $39.5 million. If your average annual gross receipts for the past 5 years are above $39.5 million, you are a large business for this solicitation. If they are below $39.5 million you are a small business. Before submitting bids, you must ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website at www.sam.gov. Include NAICS 237310 in your SAM profile.

Vets-4212 Reporting: - The Contractor must complete the report if required. See reporting requirements at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/contractor/instructions-for-electronic-submission-vets-4212-reports.

• My firm had a qualifying Federal Contract in 2021 and has complied with the reporting requirements.

• My firm did not have a qualifying Federal Contract in 2021 and is therefore exempt from the reporting requirements

This Solicitation Contains a Price Evaluation Factor - The Government will apply a factor of 10% to the price of all offers except HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference and otherwise successful offers from small business concerns. See FAR Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

In the event this full and open competition results in a contract award to a qualified HUBZone SBC after a price evaluation preference, FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will apply.

Bid Guarantee – Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and Subpart

102.03 of the FP-14. Bid bonds must be originals and have original signatures and corporate seals.

Photocopied and faxed copies of bonds will be rejected and cause your bid to be non-responsive.

Accuracy and Completeness of Bid- The Contractor is fully responsible to verify that all data is correct when an offer is submitted. Failure to properly update your data may cause the offer to be rejected.

Request for Technical Information – Questions relative to the plans and SCRs for this solicitation will only be accepted in writing (see Item 9 on Page A-3).

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http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED AFTER 2 P.M. ON OCTOBER 21, 2022

Questions can be submitted to CFLContracts@dot.gov. Questions and answers will be posted at https://sam.gov

II. POST AWARD INFORMATION

CFLHD will no longer be providing paper copies of the conformed contract to the Awarded Prime Contractor.

Insurance requirements - See Subsection 107.05 of the FP-14.

EEBACS - Contractors shall use the Government’s web-based system, Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System (EEBACS), to prepare all “Inspector’s Daily Record of Construction Operations” (Contractors Daily Reports) and measurement notes (pay notes).

The Contractor shall be required to attend a training session on the use of EEBACS. The training session will require up to 4 hours. No more than 3 Contractor staff may attend the training unless approved by the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for training additional staff.

The Contractor shall be required to submit a user account form to gain access to the EEBACS system.

See Subsection 108.01.

A user guide, “EEBACS for Construction Contractors”, is available. An electronic version can be found at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/estimates/eebacs-guide

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SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

6982AF22R000005

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF

PAGES

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

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7. ISSUED BY:

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

CODE: 69050001 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO:

Kelly Palmer, Contract Specialist Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Division Office 12300 W. Dakota Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

SEE PAGE A-3

A. NAME:

SEE PAGE A-3

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

SEE PAGE A-3

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS:

ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH:

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR & TAR)

2. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENT RATES

3. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

4. PLANS

5. BID SCHEDULE

6. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY

PROJECTS, FP-14, U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS

See Subsection 104.04 of the FP-14 for governing order of precedence

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. *Refer to Subsection 108.01 as amended in the Special Contract Requirements.

12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.) YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8. by 2:00 p.m. (hour) local time on XX/XX/XXXX (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.

B. An offer guarantee is is not required.

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.

D. Offers providing less than 60 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)

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X

X

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OFFEROR (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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)

DUNS NO.

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 with 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.)

AMOUNTS SEE INDIVIDUAL BID SCHEDULE(S)

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(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 BLOCK 27

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE: 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

III. CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.)

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.

29. AWARD (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

BY

31C. AWARD

DATE

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Item 9: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: E-mail us at CFLContracts@dot.gov.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION (plans and specifications): Questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail at CFLContracts@dot.gov .

Item 12A: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: See FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds-Construction (Clauses begin on Page C-1) and Subsection 102.06 of the FP-14.

Item 13B: BID BOND AMOUNT: See FAR Provision 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Provisions begin on Page B-1) and Subsection 102.03 Bid Guarantee of the FP-

14. All bid guarantees must have original signatures with original corporate seals.

Item 19: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: FAILURE TO

ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS, IN ITEM 19 OF THE SF-1442, BY THE

DESIGNATED DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID. If amendments are issued, they will be posted to https://sam.gov.

Item 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: See Subsection 109.08 Progress Payments of the

FP-14.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

To be eligible for award of the contract, the offeror shall submit prices for each item in Schedule A. Award will be made to the offeror whose proposal, conforming to the solicitation, represents the best value to the Government, all evaluation factors other than cost or price, when combined are approximately equal to cost or price.

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https://sam.gov/

Bid Schedule Instructions

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: This Bid Proposal is comprised of one schedule. Before preparing the bid, carefully read the Solicitation Provisions and the following:

• Insert a numeric unit bid price for each pay item for which a quantity appears in the bid schedule. Unit bid prices should be quoted no more precisely than the nearest cent (2 decimal places). Unit bid prices quoted more precisely will be rounded up to the nearest cent by the Government

• Multiply the unit price by the quantity for each pay item and show the amount bid.

When the words “Lump Sum” appear as a unit bid price, insert an amount for each lump sum pay item.

• Total all amounts bid for each pay item and show the Construction Cost Total on the space provided on the last page of each schedule or option.

• Also show the Construction Cost Total for each schedule/option as well as the combined Total of each Schedule and the Option in the spaces provided on the Bid Summary page.

NOTE: If the amount bid for a pay item is inconsistent with the product of the unit price provided by the bidder and the quantity provided by the Government, the unit price will govern and the Government will determine a corrected amount bid for the pay item by multiplying the unit price by the quantity.

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Partnering

A Partnership recognizes the Government and the Contractor are both responsible and can affect the successful completion of this project. Partnering is a vehicle to ensure the partnership has structure and quality. It recognizes the strengths of each party and uses those strengths to identify and achieve shared goals. One of the primary objectives of Partnering is to facilitate the resolution of disputes in a timely, professional, and non-adversarial manner with the outcome focused on achieving those shared goals.

CFLHD supports the concepts and tenets of Partnering and as such is encouraging the Contractors and it’s subcontractors to establish a Partnering relationship on this project.

A formal Partnering meeting can help facilitate this relationship by helping do document the parties’ common purpose and goals, and ensuring alignment. The goals are mutually agreed upon and address effective and efficient performance within the scope of the contract.

Participation in a formal Partnering meeting is voluntary. Costs of implementing and maintaining the partnership would be agreed to by both parties as described in Subsection 103.05 Partnering of the FP-14. Costs of partnering would be in addition to the contract award amount.

Please indicate your desire to participate in a formal partnering meeting on this project.

(___) We would like to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

(___) We do not want to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

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SCHEDULE A

Pay Item No. Description Unit

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 111 AND 121 – DESIGN) LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 151 – MOBILIZATION) LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 152 – SURVEY AND STAKING) LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 153 – CONTRACTOR QUALITY

CONTROL)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 154 – CONTRACTOR TESTING) LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 155 – CONSTRUCTION

SCHEDULE)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 157 – EROSION CONTROL

INSTALLATION AND MAINTENANCE)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 203 – REMOVAL OF

STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 303 – TRAIL RECONDITIONING) LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE 11-1)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE 11-3)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE 11-4)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE 11-5)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE 11-8)

LPSM

66801-0000 DESIGN-BUILD (SECTION 555 – STEEL STRUCTURES,

BRIDGE MARKLEY COVE)

LPSM

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INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a corporation, include this certification with your offer/bid.

Corporate Certificate

I, (name), certify that I am the

(title), of the corporation named as the

Offeror/Principal herein;

that (name), who signed this offer and/or bid bond on behalf of (company name) is

(title) of this corporation;

that the offer was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority and scope of its governing body, and within the scope of its corporate powers.

(signature) Affix Corporate Seal

(title)

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Limited Liability Certificate

I, (name), certify that I am the

(title), of the limited liability company named as the Offeror/Principal herein;

that (name), who signed this offer and/or bid bond on behalf of (company name) is

(title) of this company;

that the offer was duly signed for and on behalf of said company by authority and scope of its governing body, and within the scope of its powers.

(signature) Affix Company Seal (as applicable)

(title)

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INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a limited liability corporation, include this certification with your offer/bid.

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Authority to Bind Partnership

This certifies that the names and signatures of all partners are listed below, and that the person signing the proposal has the authority to actually bind the partnership pursuant to its partnership agreement. Each of the partners individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said partnership, except as follows:

(State “None” or describe limitations, if any)

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to and acknowledge by the Contracting

Officer.

(Include names and signatures of all partners)

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Authority to Bind Joint Venture

This certifies that the person signing the proposal has the authority to actually bind the joint venture pursuant to its joint venture agreement, and that each of the named persons listed below individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said joint venture, except as follows:

(State “None” or describe limitations, if any)

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to and acknowledge by the Contracting

Officer.

(Include names and signatures of all applicable individuals)

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Sole Proprietorship Requirement

An Offeror/Principal that is a sole proprietorship must submit an offer/bid and a bond signed by the sole proprietor, or by one duly authorized to sign for the sole proprietor. If the signature is by someone other than the sole proprietor, a copy of the power of attorney authorizing the individual to sign must be provided with the offer/bid.

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INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a sole proprietorship, include this certification with your offer/bid.

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BUY AMERICAN ACT- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

It is understood and agreed that the materials and components listed in Subparts 25.1 and 25.2 of the FAR are a part of this contract and are deemed to be Domestic Construction Material for the purposes of this contract.

NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:

The following information and any applicable supporting data is required for evaluation of requests under FAR Clause 52.225-9 Paragraph (c) & (d) and FAR Provision 52.225-10 Paragraph (b).

Material and/or Component

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity *Cost Delivered to Job Site

Foreign Construction Material

Comparable Domestic Material

Material and/or Component

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity *Cost Delivered to Job Site

Foreign Construction Material

Comparable Domestic Material

[* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).] [Please include name, address, telephone number and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary. Include all applicable supporting information.]

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

As required by FAR Clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Materials Identification and Safety Data - Alternate I, the apparent low bidder must submit prior to award a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous materials that the bidder identifies in paragraph (b) of the FAR clause and defined under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313.

Hazardous Material

Identification Number

USE OF RECOVERED MATERIALS ON FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY PROJECTS

Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), requires Federal, State, and local procuring agencies using appropriated Federal funds to purchase items composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practical. Use of recovered materials is strongly encouraged on Federal Lands Highway Projects. Highway construction items covered by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Guidelines for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials include fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, traffic barricades, traffic cones, hydraulic mulch and compost for mulch.

Use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and construction materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag on Federal Lands Highway Projects:

• It is the policy of the United States Government that fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag shall have maximum practicable opportunity for incorporation into its construction projects.

• The Contractor agrees to investigate the use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag to the fullest extent consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. Both the contractor and the subcontractors are urged to seek out suppliers of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag, cement and concrete containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and to solicit bids for these materials.

• Names of firms that supply fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag are available from the American Coal Ash Association and the National Slag Association.

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I. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Description of Project

The Smittle Creek Trail Bridges Project is to design and construct six pedestrian bridges along the Smittle Creek and Markley Cove Trail Systems that line the shores of Lake Berryessa. The previous timber trail bridges were damaged in the Hennesey Fire in 2020.

Lake Berryessa is located in Napa County, CA, and the various recreation sites around the lake are managed by the Bureau of Reclamation. The project site is approximately 40 miles west of Sacramento, CA. The limits of the project are within Bureau of Reclamation managed lands.

Prefabricated steel structures are contemplated as the replacement bridge system. Bridge spans range from 20 to 30 feet at all sites. Major work elements include the following: final design and shop drawing submittal of steel bridges, design of bridge foundation system, foundation construction, bridge erection, and light trail work (grading) at bridge approaches.

The trail systems are currently closed to the public. The existing trails have a 4- to 6-foot-wide bench and are native surfaced. The trails are currently overgrown with grasses due to a lack of usage. Accessing the sites will be a significant consideration during construction, and project design will need to contemplate these access considerations. Accessing the sites can be accomplished using the existing trail with small equipment. Alternatively, access with small to medium equipment may be accomplished using overland routes to the bridge sites, provided the surrounding environment is not significantly impacted. No tree removal or significant ground disturbance (excavation) will be allowed during site access operations.

The work is located in an environmentally sensitive area and will require context sensitive design and construction approaches. The environmental clearance document is complete and is included as an attachment.

No geotechnical investigation or testing has been completed.

The design and construction cost for the Project is estimated to be between $700,000 and $2,000,000.

The intent of the contract is to provide for the entire completion of design and construction services necessary to complete the work described. Furnish all professional services, design, labor, material, equipment, tools, transportation, and supplies necessary to complete the work in accordance with project requirements, as specified in this RFP, and as supplemented by the Design-Builder’s proposal.

Procurement Schedule

The following milestone dates have been identified. This schedule is subject to change at any time by CFLHD.

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Phase 2 – Request for Proposals

RFP issued (to short-listed Proposers only) September 30, 2022* Deadline for submitting RFP questions October 21, 2022* Deadline for CFLHD response to questions October 26, 2012* Proposals Due October 30, 2022* Notice of Award issued December 2, 2022* Notice to Proceed issued January 16, 2023*

*Dates are subject to change

Procurement Process Method of Procurement

CFLHD is seeking Phase-Two Technical and Price Proposals to design and construct the Project in accordance with the two-phased selection process as prescribed in FAR 36.3. Only those Offerors who have been selected in Phase One will be eligible to submit Phase Two proposals.

Price Proposal submittal.