6982AF25R000003.pdf

This solicitation cites

Expedited

California Road & Bridge

Construction

MULTIPLE AWARD TASK ORDER CONTRACT

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS-

VOLUME I

Solicitation Number: 6982AF25R000003

LOWEST PRICE TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal

Highway Projects, FP, U.S. Customary Units

U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Highway Administration

Central Federal Lands Highway Division 12300 West Dakota Avenue, Suite 360

Lakewood, CO 80228 Website: http://www.SAM.gov Email: CFLContracts@dot.gov

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Offerors ............................................................................................................. A-i

SF-1442 Solicitation, Offer, and Award ......................................................................... A-1

Schedule of Items ........................................................................................................... A-4

Description/Specifications/Statement of Work .............................................................. A-5

Instructions to Offerors ................................................................................................... A-9

Evaluation Factors ........................................................................................................ A-11

Bidders Information .........................................................................................................B-1

Solicitation Provisions .................................................................................................B-3

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

APPENDIX A…........................................Past Performance Questionnaire (Form PPQ-0)

ATTACHMENT

Task Order CA FLAP MOD 258(1) Blue Lake Road……………Seed Project/Volume II

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NOTICE TO OFFERORS

ELECTRONIC PROPOSALS WILL BE ACCEPTED WITH EXCEPTION TO THE

BID BOND. SUBMIT AN ELECTRONIC COPY OF YOUR PROPOSAL TO

CFLContracts@dot.gov. ORIGINAL BID BONDS MUST BE RECEIVED AT THE

OFFICE LOCATION DESIGNATED IN BOX 7 OF THE SF-1442 PRIOR TO THE DUE

DATE.

Volume I, MATOC (Technical Proposal):

SF 1442

Offeror's Bidder's Information Authority to Bind Certificate

Volume II, Seed Project - Task Order CA FLAP MOD 258(1) Blue Lake Road:

SF 1442

Bid Schedule Original Bid Bond

I. PRE-PROPOSAL INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of the offeror to verify that this proposal booklet is complete as listed in the table of contents. Also, the offeror is responsible for submitting all required forms and documents with the bid.

Applicable FAR provisions and clauses in this RFP 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/far/. Offerors are strongly encouraged to review the provisions and clauses referenced in this document before submitting a proposal.

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.

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

6982AF25R000003

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

09/08/2025

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.

EXPEDITED CALIFORNIA ROAD& BRIDGE

CONSTRUCTION

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:

Jorey Deml, 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:

Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Multiple-Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) for Expedited California Road & Bridge

Construction.

MATOC contracts will be for a 1-year base and two 2-year option periods. Individual projects will be issued as Task Orders. The

Government anticipates individual Task Orders ranging from $1,000,000 to $25,000,000. Each minimum guarantee will be for

$10,000.00 and the maximum value of the MATOC will not exceed $250,000,000.00 shared capacity.

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

Required on a Task

Order basis

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 10/09/25 (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 for MATOC base contract. (Required for Task Order awards)

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 90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

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)

UEI.

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

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 11: COMPLETION DATE: Work shall be completed on or before the date specified in Task Order Specific.

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.

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.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED AFTER 4 P.M. ON OCTOBER 1, 2025

Consolidate all questions on a single word document and submit NLT the deadline to submit technical questions.

Questions can be submitted to CFLContracts@dot.gov. Questions and answers will be sent by email to all MATOC contract holders.

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SCHEDULE OF ITEMS

BASE PERIOD Item 0001 (12 months from date of contract award)

Task Orders may require a variety of elements necessary for bridge and road construction such as, but not limited to, earthwork, soil stabilization, structures, bridges, walls, drainage, surfacing, culverts, and parking lots. Projects may be in environmentally sensitive areas that necessitate context-sensitive construction techniques and processes.

1st OPTION PERIOD Item 0002 (24 months from date of contract award)

Task Orders may require a variety of elements necessary for bridge and road construction such as, but not limited to, earthwork, soil stabilization, structures, bridges, walls, drainage, 2nd OPTION PERIOD Item 0003 (24 months from end of 1st option period)

Task Orders may require a variety of elements necessary for bridge and road construction such as, but not limited to, earthwork, soil stabilization, structures, bridges, walls, drainage, Offerors must submit a price for the Seed Project Task Order, CA FLAP MOD 258(1), Blue Lake Road (Volume II), which is being issued simultaneously with this MATOC Request for Proposal. The Government intends to award CA FLAP MOD 258(1), Blue Lake Road Task Order to the successful MATOC Offeror with the lowest individual Task Order price.

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DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

1. STATEMENT OF NEED

The purpose of this Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) Multiple-Award Task Order Contract (MATOC) is to provide rapid response road construction for work in and near the state of California. Projects will primarily involve improvements to low-volume and low-speed roadways ranging from 3R (resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation) to full reconstruction. Projects may include, but are not limited to the following: earthwork, soil stabilization, structures, bridges, walls, drainage, surfacing, culverts, and parking lots. Projects may be located in environmentally sensitive areas that necessitate context-sensitive construction techniques and processes.

The work will involve a variety of partners including but not limited to the National Park Service (NPS), Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS), United States Forest Service (USFS), Bureau of Land Management (BLM), States, and local municipal agencies. Funding sources will include but not limited to the Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP), Federal Lands Transportation Program - (FLTP) and Emergency Relief Federal Owned Roads (ERFO).

It is currently estimated that the maximum value of the MATOC will not exceed a shared $250,000,000 capacity. It is anticipated that the average construction task order under the MATOC will be below $25 million. The predominant geographic area is the state of California but is not solely limited to the state of California. Contract award is anticipated in late 2025.

2. SPECIFICATIONS

It is anticipated that the majority of work will generally incorporate the specifications of the American Association of State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and specifications based on the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP in U.S. Customary Units). The following web sites contain information that may be used in the development of Task Orders:

Standard Specifications (FP) The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP) are issued primarily for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects under the direct administration of the Federal Highway Administration.

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

3. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR TASK ORDERS

Primarily task orders will be awarded based on competition between all MATOC contract holders.

Task Orders will not be publicly opened or released. Unsuccessful offerors' task proposal information will not be made available to the public, however, the bid tabs may or may not be shared with the other MATOC holders, depending on if the solicitation is following FAR Part 14 or Part 15.

(a) Task Order Synopsis. When the Government requires work under the MATOC and time allows, a Task Order synopsis will be issued to the MATOC contractors. The synopsis will provide a brief description of the project and the anticipated

Task orders may also be awarded via sole source.

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(b) Construction Task Orders: When the Government requires work under the MATOC, a Task Order (TO) -RFP or IFB will be issued. The TO will include information concerning the project such as contract requirements, physical data, drawings, site visit details, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements (may include bid schedule, proposal requirements, etc).

1) Task Order Pre-award Expenses. The Contractor will not be reimbursed for proposal preparation, attendance during negotiations, site visits, walk-through or other pre-Task Order costs.

2) Proposal Contents. Depending upon the requirements of each TO, the Contractor may be required to provide a price proposal only, or a technical proposal and a price proposal. Contractors shall respond within the number of calendar days stated in the TO by submitting a proposal to the Contracting Officer in accordance with the specific requirements of the TO.

3) Contract Prices-Bid Schedules. The Government's payment for the items listed in the Bid Schedule of individual Task Orders shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for-(1) Furnishing all labor, equipment, services, and materials; and (2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the Task Order. The Contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Bid Schedule all costs for work in the scope of work, whether or not specifically listed in the Bid Schedule.

4) Competing for a Task Order. All MATOC Contract holders will be given the opportunity to compete on all Task Orders, unless the Contracting Officer determines past performance makes the Contractor ineligible, or a sole source action is justified (see Section 4 below). In determining eligibility to compete, the Contracting Officer will consider such factors as performance on Task Orders under the MATOC contract, quality, timeliness, special expertise or other factors the Contracting Officer determines are relevant to the award of a particular Task Order. Failure to prosecute the work diligently on Task Orders may be cause for the Contracting Officer to determine a Contractor ineligible to compete on a future TO.

5) Declining a Task Order. Contractors are expected to submit a proposal for each task order. Failure to propose on a Task Order can result in negative past performance, as competing on all Task Orders is important to maintaining the competitive environment of the MATOC.

6) Award Decision. For the MATOC (Technical Proposal) RFP and TO-RFP's, whenever possible, award will be made without discussions. All Task Orders will be firm fixed-price with a specific completion date or performance period.

The Government reserves the right to reject all offers.

7) Task Order Format. The Task Order advertisement and award documents will contain task order-specific clauses and provisions.

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(c) Task Order Award Notification. Task Order award will be via email. The Task Order becomes binding when the Contracting Officer signs the order. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) will be issued separately, normally after receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds.

(d) Insurance. Appropriate proof of insurance, in accordance with FP-24 107.05, must be in place before work commences on any task order.

(e) Performance/Payment Bonds. The Contractor shall submit Performance and Payment Bond documents on a Task Order basis. The Contractor shall ensure the IDIQ contract number AND the Task Order number are included on each Performance and Payment Bond document. Bond documents not containing the required information will be rejected for corrections.

4. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR SOLE SOURCE ORDERS

(a) The Contracting Officer reserves the right to award a Task Order without competition based on a determination that:

1) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays; or

2) Only one awardee is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized; or

3) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order; or

4) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

(b) Subcontractor costs under sole source Task Orders must show adequate competition.

Adequate competition may normally be assumed when there are at least three independent subcontractor/supplier quotes. In extenuating circumstances the Contracting Officer may accept two quotes, upon request of the Contractor prior to submission of the proposal.

(c) If needed to determine price reasonableness, the Contractor shall provide copies of their bid worksheets that list the bid item cost breakout to include labor categories, hours, materials, subcontractor/supplier quotes and the prime contractor's profit and overhead separately identified. The subcontractor/supplier quotes shall be in enough detail for the Government to be able to discern the scope of the services and materials included in the price.

All prices must be fair and reasonable.

5. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS

At the conclusion of each Task Order the Government will complete a Contractor's performance evaluation in Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

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6. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

(a) Additional MATOC Awards. The Government reserves the right to issue additional solicitations and award additional contracts covering the same scope of work and geographic constraints as this contract. In this event, new MATOC Contractors, in accordance with the terms of their contracts, may compete for Task Orders with the Contractors selected under this solicitation.

(b) The Government reserves the right to issue solicitations to the open market.

7. WAGE RATES

Davis-Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to construction Task Orders awarded under this contract.

By submitting an offer, the Contractor agrees to comply with the current applicable Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations. The current Davis-Bacon Wage Determinations will be issued with each Task Order.

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INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

GENERAL

By submission of its offer in accordance with the instructions provided in this Section, the offeror unconditionally assents to the terms and conditions in this solicitation document and in any attachments hereto.

DISCREPANCIES

If an offeror believes the requirements in this solicitation contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial proposal, as received, without discussions.

TYPE OF CONTRACT

The Government contemplates award of up to eight IDIQ Contracts. It is currently estimated that the maximum value of the MATOC will not exceed a shared $250,000,000 capacity. It is anticipated that the average construction task order under the MATOC will be below $25,000,000. Contractors will also be required to propose on a required number of Task Orders to be eligible for their minimum guarantee. Each minimum guarantee will be for $10,000.

SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

Each offeror shall submit an offer that fully addresses the evaluation criteria contained in this solicitation and complies with the preparation and submission instructions contained in this Section.

Offerors should carefully review this section and its relationship to the evaluation criteria prior to commencing proposal preparation. This solicitation does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred for preparation of proposals.

The offer shall consist of two separate volumes:

1. Volume I - MATOC (Technical Proposal)

2. Volume II – Task Order Proposal CA FLAP MOD 258(1) Blue Lake Road

Contents of each proposal are set forth below. The proposal must clearly identify the solicitation number and the date and local time specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals. Proposals should be submitted electronically (with exception to the bid bond) to the following email address:

CFLcontracts@dot.gov. An original hard copy of the bid bond must be submitted by the proposal due date listed on page A-2, Box 13.

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VOLUME I, MATOC (TECHNICAL) PROPOSAL: This portion of the solicitation will consist of the base IDIQ contract requirements and the technical information offerors are required to submit as identified in the Evaluation Factors section of this solicitation. Volume I proposals are limited to 20 single sided 8-1/2" x 11" pages using Times New Roman 11-point font. All pages must be numbered. Only pages numbered 1 through 20 will be considered during the evaluation process. The 20 page limit includes ALL of the submittals except as noted below. Do not include pre-printed material such as company brochures, capability statements, etc. You must also submit the following with your Volume I proposal (these pages DO NOT count against the 20 page limit):

• SF 1442

• Past Performance Questionnaire (Appendix 1)

• Bonding Capacity (letter or other signed document from bonding agent)

• Authority to Bind Certificate

VOLUME II, PRICE PROPOSAL (Seed Project / Task Order Proposal CA FLAP MOD 258(1) Blue Lake Road): Offerors must submit this section of the proposal simultaneously with the MATOC proposal. This volume will be used to evaluate the price component of the proposal and will result in award of the initial Task Order. Volume II proposal documents shall include:

• SF 1442

• Bid schedule

• Original Bid Bond

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 1 – PROPOSED PRIME CONTRACTOR RECENT AND

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Projects submitted for this factor must meet the requirements defined below and the contractor must have been the prime contractor for the project.

Requirements

A brief narrative of three Public Agency contracts as a prime contractor over the past six years that consist of road construction projects with the below Construction Elements in excess of $15 million in rural mountainous terrain or other environmentally and culturally historic sensitive areas similar to national parks or national forests. Each individual project must include a minimum of five construction elements and two operational elements. Identify the elements that were part of the project.

Construction Elements

(1) Roadway reconstruction, rehabilitation

(2) Bridge Construction

(3) Roadway excavation, rock embankment or embankment construction

(4) MSE Walls

(5) Reinforced Soil Slopes / Deep patches

(6) Culvert and drainage construction

(7) Asphalt Concrete Paving

(8) Roadway aggregate

(9) Trail Construction

(10) Clearing and grubbing

(11) Parking lot construction

Operational Elements

(1) Work in rural mountainous terrain or other environmentally and culturally historic sensitive areas similar to national parks or national forests

(2) Demonstrated ability to access project sites with unique mobilization challenges

(3) Performance within constricted work areas such as steep slopes or narrow roadway benches

(4) Performance that required traffic control management with delay restrictions

Evaluation Process

The Government will review the documents submitted to ensure the contractor meets the requirements listed above.

The Government may contact the contracting agency/private company to verify the submitted information. The Government will evaluate Factor 1 according to the following rating criteria.

Rating

Technically Acceptable. Based on the Government’s review, the contractor:

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(1) Has three or more road construction projects of at least $15 million completed in the last 6 years.

(2) Each of the projects contain at LEAST five of the Construction Elements; AND

(3) Each of the projects contain at LEAST two of the Operational Elements

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 2 – BONDING CAPACITY

Requirements

Submit document from the contractor’s bonding company or surety identifying the contractor’s ability to obtain Bid, Performance, and Payment bonds. The document must meet the following requirements:

(1) Surety issuing bonds is an acceptable surety. (see https://www.fiscal.treasury.gov/fsreports/ref/suretyBnd/c570_a-z.htm )

(2) Show a single contract bonding capacity of $15,000,000 or greater.

(3) Show an aggregate bonding capacity of $30,000,000 or greater.

Submittal

Letter or other signed written document from bonding company or surety stating the contractor’s current bonding limits.

Rating

Technically Acceptable

(1) Based on the Government’s review, the surety/bonding company is acceptable;

AND

(2) Document indicates single contract bonding capacity meets or exceeds stated minimum; AND

(3) Document indicates aggregate bonding capacity meets or exceeds stated minimum.

Technically Unacceptable

(1) Based on the Government’s review, the surety/bonding company is unacceptable;

OR

(2) Document indicates single contract bonding capacity does not meet or exceed the stated minimum; OR

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(3) Document indicates aggregate bonding capacity does not meet or exceed the stated minimum.

TECHNICAL EVALUATION FACTOR 3 – PAST PERFORMANCE

Evaluation Process

Past performance will be evaluated using data from the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and/or information obtained from other federal or non-federal agencies.

For any project without a CPARS evaluation, Offerors shall provide a Past Performance Questionnaire (PPQ-0, Appendix A) to the project owner (or owner’s representative) for completion. The PPQ-0 form must reflect the owner’s assessment of the Offeror’s performance on that project. Offerors or their team members are responsible for submitting PPQ-0 forms to the appropriate clients for each project included in the proposal.

Evaluation will consider the following subfactors:

1. Technical quality of product/service

2. Schedule and timeliness

3. Management and business relations

4. Regulatory compliance

The Government will evaluate past performance information submitted under Factor 1 and may also consider other relevant information from additional sources, in accordance with FAR 15.305.

For projects submitted under Factor 1 without CPARS records, Offerors must:

Provide a completed PPQ-0 form from the client, Ensure accurate contact information (phone and email) for each client point of contact, and Note that there is no page limit for PPQ-0 submissions.

If the Offeror is unable to obtain a PPQ from a client for a project(s) before proposal closing date, the Offeror should complete and submit with the proposal the first page of form PPQ-0 which will provide contract and client information for the respective project(s). Offerors should follow-up with clients/references to ensure timely submittal of questionnaires. If the clients request, questionnaires may be submitted directly to the Government email at:

cflcontracts@dot.gov prior to proposal closing date.

The Offeror is responsible for ensuring that the Government has received the required questionnaires prior to the date/time listed for receiving proposals or has provided written notification that they have had no previous clients and that questionnaires cannot be provided. Offerors shall not incorporate by reference into their proposal PPQs previously submitted for other RFPs. However, this does not preclude the Government from utilizing previously submitted PPQ information in the past performance evaluation.

While the Government may elect to consider data from other sources, the burden of

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Offerors may submit other past performance information for the offeror or team members however, it may not be considered if not for recent, relevant projects, or it cannot be verified. Ensure a client point of contact with contact information is included.

The Government may contact references for information regarding the Offeror’s past performance on the project and for the purposes of assessing and verifying the scope of the work performed. Offerors should provide accurate, current, and complete contact information for references provided in the project descriptions.

If Offeror is proposing as a Joint Venture (JV) and past performance cannot be provided as a JV, each partner shall submit past performance information. Combined number of projects submitted shall be no more than the number allowed.

If past performance information is received on a project where a final rating in CPARS exists, the CPARS evaluation will serve as the official rating of record for evaluation purposes and the submitted past performance information will not be evaluated.

Rating

Technically Acceptable. Based on the Government’s review the contractor:

(1) Has no more than one Unsatisfactory or equivalent ratings assigned for sub factors 1-4 assigned to all evaluations reviewed.

AND

(2) Has no more than two “Marginal” ratings assigned for sub factors 1-4 for any one project or evaluation.

AND

(3) Past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the Offeror shall be determined to have unknown (or neutral) past performance.

Note:

A proposal will be deemed unacceptable if a technically unacceptable rating is received in any of the technical evaluation factors.

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

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 partnership, include this certification with your offer/bid.

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

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

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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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

BIDDER’S INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions on this form inserting "none" or "not applicable" where appropriate. If more space is required attach additional sheets. Return the signed, dated and completed form with the bid to the address shown in the invitation for bids on or before the time set for bid opening. The prospective bidder shall provide any additional information requested by the Government during evaluation of the bids.

If the prospective bidder is a joint venture or general partnership, a separate Bidder's Qualifications form shall be provided individually for each joint venture participant or partner.

1. Name and address of business:

Name Unique Entity ID (See FAR Provision 52.204-6) *

Street Employer ID Number (EIN)*

City State Zip Code

* Necessary for Government reporting purposes only.

County

Telephone Number (Include Area Code)

Fax Number (Include Area Code) E-mail address

2. a. Type of organization (check appropriate box):

Individual Non-profit organization Corporation

Partnership

If a Foreign entity:

Joint Venture Incorporated in:

Individual Non-profit organization Corporation

Partnership Joint Venture Registered in:

b. Size and type of Business Concern (check appropriate boxes):

Large Business Concern Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Emerging Small Business

Small Business Concern Women-Owned Small Business SBA 8(a) Certified

HUB Zone Business Concern Veteran Owned Business Concern Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Concern

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3. If a joint venture or general partnership:

a. Provide the name under which the project will be bid, the home office address, and name of the principal who will represent the company with regard to this project if different from "1." above.

Principal

Business Name

Street

City State Zip Code

b. Provide the name and home office addresses of each of the joint venture partners; indicate which partner is the sponsoring partner. Attach a separate sheet for additional partners.

Sponsoring Partner Other Partner

Street Street

City State Zip Code City State Zip Code

4. Date organization established:

5. Name of succeeded business, if any:

6. How many years have you been in business as:

a. General contractor years.

b. Subcontractor years.

7. a. Furnish the following information concerning the owner, partners, officers and directors:

Name

Title

Percent of Business Owned

Years of Business Experience

Contracting Other

b. Attach resumes of these key personnel as well as the on-site project manager(s) and superintendent(s), and specifically identify the following:

- Present position, responsibility, and length of employment.

- Amount and type of construction experience.

- Amount and type of highway construction experience, including position, responsibility, and a brief project description of each period of employment.

- Formal education and training, professional or technical registrations or licenses.

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Solicitation Provisions

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2024)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (NOV 2024)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (JAN 2025)(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)

52.204-20 Predecessor or Offeror (AUG 2020)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements – Certification (NOV 2021)

52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language. (APR 1991)

52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency. (APR 1991)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021)

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition (NOV 2021), Alternate I (OCT 1997)

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52.215-20 -- Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data. (NOV 2021)

52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of an Indefinite Delivery – Indefinite Quantity contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-4 Evaluation of Options Exercised at Time of Contract Award. (JUNE 1988)

The Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (JUL 1990)

The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

(End of provision)

52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations (FEB 2024)

52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements Secondary Site of the Work. (MAY 2014)

52.222-38 Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. (FEB 2016)

52.223-1 Bio based Product Certification (MAY 2024)(DEVIATION FEB 2025)

As required by the Farm Security and Rural Investment Act of 2002 ( 7 U.S.C. 8101(4)) and the Energy Policy Act of 2005 ( 7 U.S.C. 8102(a)(2)(F)), the offeror certifies, by signing this offer, that biobased products (within categories of products listed by the United States Department of Agriculture in 7 CFR part 3201, subpart B) [at https://www.biopreferred.gov/resources/categories.html]) to be used or delivered in the performance of the contract, other than biobased products that are not purchased by the offeror as a direct result of this contract, will comply with the applicable specifications or other contractual requirements.

(End of provision)

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials (MAY 2014)

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52.225-12 Notice of Buy American Requirement—Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements. (MAY 2014) Alternate II (NOV 2023)

52.225-20 Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan-- Certification. (AUG 2009)

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 twenty (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 difference.

52.233-2 Service of Protest. (SEP 2006)

(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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Mr. Ryan Phillips Acquisitions Branch Chief Federal Highway Administration 12300 West Dakota Avenue, Suite 360 Lakewood, Colorado 80228

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

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

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):

http://www.acquisition.gov/far

(End of provision)

52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation. (APR 1984) Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows: NONE

Included FAR 52.211-6(e)

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52.252-5 Authorized Deviations in Provisions. (NOV 2020)

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

(b)The use in this solicitation or contract of any Revolutionary FAR Overhaul (RFO) (48 CFR All Changed Chapters, https://www.acquisition.gov/far-overhaul/far-part-deviation-guide/far-overhaul-part-52) clause with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

1252.239–92 Information and Communication Technology Accessibility Notice (NOV 2022)

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Contract Clauses

52.202-1 Definitions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 Gratuities. (APR 1984)

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees. (MAY 2014)

52.203-6, Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures. (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-10 Price or Fee Adjustment for Illegal or Improper Activity. (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 Limitation on Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (JUN 2020)

52.203-13 Contractor Code of Business Ethics and Conduct (NOV 2021)

52.203-14 Display of Hotline Poster(s) (NOV 2021)

(a) Definition.

United States, as used in this clause, means the 50 States, the District of Columbia, and outlying areas.

(b) Display of fraud hotline poster(s). Except as provided in paragraph (c)—

(1) During contract performance in the United States, the Contractor shall prominently display in common work areas within business segments performing work under this contract and at contract work sites-

(i) Any agency fraud hotline poster or Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fraud hotline poster identified in paragraph (b)(3) of this clause; and

(ii) Any DHS fraud hotline poster subsequently identified by the Contracting Officer.

(2) Additionally, if the Contractor maintains a company website as a method of providing information to employees, the Contractor shall display an electronic version of the poster(s) at the website.

(3) Any required posters may be obtained as follows:

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General Fraud https://www.oig.dot.gov/sites/default/files/files/OIG-generic-2.pdf

(c) If the Contractor has implemented a business ethics and conduct awareness program, including a reporting mechanism, such as a hotline poster, then the Contractor need not display any agency fraud hotline posters as required in paragraph (b) of this clause, other than any required DHS posters.

(d) Subcontracts. The Contractor shall include the substance of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in all subcontracts that exceed the threshold specified in Federal Acquisition Regulation 3.1004(b)(1) on the date of subcontract award, except when the subcontract—

(1) Is for the acquisition of a commercial product or commercial service; or

(2) Is performed entirely outside the United States.

(End of clause)

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirements to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights (NOV 2023)

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements (JAN 2017)

52.204-1 Approval of Contract (DEC 1989)

This contract is subject to the written approval of the Acquisitions Branch Chief and shall not be binding until so approved.

(End of Clause)

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011)

52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier Subcontract Awards. (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance. (OCT 2018)

52.204-14 Service Contract Reporting Requirements (OCT 2016)

52.204-15 Service Contract Reporting Requirements for Indefinite-Delivery Contracts

(OCT 2016)

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance (AUG 2020)

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52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities (DEC 2023)

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application (JUN 2023)

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment. (NOV 2021)

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations (NOV 2015)

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages - Construction. (SEP 2000)

52.211-13 Time Extensions. (SEP 2000)

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52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984)

52.214-26 Audit and Records – Sealed Bidding. (JUN 2020)

52.214-27 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications – Sealed Bidding. (JUN 2020)

52.214-28 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data – Modifications – Sealed Bidding.

(JUN 2020)

52.215-2 Audit and Records - Negotiation. (JUN 2020)

52.215-10 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data. (AUG 2011)

52.215-11 Price Reduction for Defective Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications.

(JUN 2020)

52.215-12 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data. (JUN 2020)

52.215-13 Subcontractor Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications. (JUN 2020)

52.215-15 Pension Adjustments and Asset Reversions. (OCT 2010)

52.215-18 Reversion or Adjustment of Plans for Postretirement Benefits (PRB) Other Than Pensions. (JUL 2005)

52.215-19 Notification of Ownership Changes. (OCT 1997)

52.215-21 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data - Modifications (NOV 2021)

52.216-18 Ordering (Aug 2020)

(a) Any supplies and…