WASH__RFP_1282019-_Amendment.pdf

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 135

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO.

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

02/01/2019

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO. 5. PROJECT NO. (If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY CODE LIBERIA 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than Item 6) CODE

USAID/Liberia

American Embassy

502 Benson Street

Monrovia, Liberia

Same as item 6

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., street, county, State and ZIP Code)

(x)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

72066919R00007 x

9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

12/19/2018

10A. MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

CODE FACILITY CODE

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

x The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offers x is extended, is not extended.

Offers must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended , by one of the following methods: (a) By completing

Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted ; or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGEMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT

THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted , such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO MODIFICATION OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS. IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

CHECK ONE

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE CONTRACT

ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(b).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

The purposes of this Amendment are to:

1. Amend the solicitation and BOQ templates with updated sections of the RFP highlighted in yellow;

2. Extend the due date for proposals from February 07, 2019 to February 15, 2019; and

3. Provide answers to questions submitted by prospective offerors electronically and during the pre-bid conference meeting held on December 19, 2018.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9 A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect .

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print) 16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

Judy J. Webb, Supervisory Contracting Officer

15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of person authorized to sign)

15C. DATE SIGNED 16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

(Signature of Contracting Officer)

16C. DATE SIGNED

NSN 7540-01-152-8070 STANDARD FORM 30 (REV. 10-83)

Previous edition unusable Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

Amendment Issuance Date: February 01, 2019

Pre-bid Conference: December 19, 2018, 09:30am

Site Visit: December 19-31, 2018, 11:00am

Questions Due Date: January 7, 2019, 5:00pm Monrovia time

Anticipated Date of Response to Questions: January 25, 2019

Proposals Due: February 15, 2019, 5:00pm Monrovia time

Subject: Request for Proposal (RFP) #SOL-72066919R00007, Water Pipe Network Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities - AMENDED

The United States Government, represented by the U.S Agency for International Development to Liberia (USAID/Liberia), is seeking proposals from qualified U.S. or non-U.S., non-profit or for-profit organizations, to support the Government of Liberia in its commitment to provide construction services for water pipe network expansion(s), and provision of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) services in health facilities as detailed in Section C.

Authorized Principal Geographic Code for this solicitation is 937 – Default. NAICS Code for this solicitation is 237110 –Water and Sewer Line and Related Structure Construction.

USAID anticipates awarding a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) type contract as a result of this solicitation, covering a total period of performance of thirty-six (36) calendar months. The activity covers water network expansion(s), WASH related improvements to health facilities, commissioning of facilities, followed by a twelve (12) month Defects Liability Period (DLP).

This procurement will be conducted under Full and Open Competition procedures, pursuant to Part

6 and 15 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). Please refer to Section L for information regarding proposal requirements. Offerors should take into account the expected delivery time required by the proposal transmission, and they are responsible for ensuring proposals are received at

USAID by the due date and time as specified in Section L. Failure to comply with the submission date and time will deem any submission unacceptable and it will not be reviewed or evaluated.

Section L of the RFP sets forth all instructions for the preparation and submission of required proposal contents, including critical dates/times for the submission of questions, and the proposal submission closing date and time. Section M states the criteria by which proposals will be evaluated. Oral explanations or instructions given before award of the contract will not be binding and will not constitute a formal amendment of the RFP.

USAID expects that offerors will have equal access to all local organizations needed to implement this contract and strongly discourages exclusivity agreements with local/regional organizations as this limits USAID’s ability to receive the best services.

This RFP can be viewed and downloaded from the Federal Business Opportunities (FedBizOpps) at www.fbo.gov. The full solicitation and all amendments to this RFP will be issued and posted at www.fbo.gov. Offerors are advised to download the solicitation and subsequently to check this website periodically for any amendments. USAID bears no responsibility for data errors resulting from transmission or conversion processes. Further, be aware that amendments to solicitations are occasionally issued and will be posted on the same website from which you downloaded the solicitation.

Interested firms can register and use the Interested Vendor List (IVL) accessible through this solicitation on www.fbo.gov, so that firms can contact one another for consideration of teaming arrangements and/or small business subcontracting opportunities in response to this solicitation.

USAID encourages the participation to the maximum extent possible of all small business concerns in this activity or as a subcontractor in accordance with FAR Part 19.

Questions and comments related to this RFP must be submitted electronically no later than the question due date/time stated above to Edward S. Lamin, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at elamin@usaid.gov, with copies to the attention of Edel Perez-Campos, Contracting Officer, at eperez@usaid.gov, and Mary Chao Mwadime, Acquisition and Assistance Specialist, at mmwadime@usaid.gov. No questions will be accepted after the stated date.

USAID may consolidate response(s) to questions/comments and will post all responses as an amendment to this RFP.

Issuance of this RFP does not obligate the United States Government to award a contract, nor does it commit the U.S. Government to pay for any costs incurred in the preparation or submission of proposals. Furthermore, the U.S. Government reserves the right to reject any and all offers, if such action is considered to be in the best interest of the U.S. Government.

Sincerely

Judy J. Webb Contracting Officer http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ mailto:elamin@usaid.gov mailto:eperez@usaid.gov mailto:mmwadime@usaid.gov

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

SOL-72066919R00007

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

12/12/2018

PAGE OF PAGES

17. IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NUMBER 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

REQ-669-19-000005

6. PROJECT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USAID/Liberia

American Embassy

502 Benson Street

Monrovia, Liberia

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME

Edward S. Lamin

b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

231 776-777-138

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

Title of Project: Water Pipe Network Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities

This acquisition is full and open competition.

The magnitude of construction (activity) is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

Pre-Bid Conference and Site Visit is scheduled for December 19-31, 2018. Refer to Section L.5 for specific date and time.

Questions Receipt Date: January 7, 2019, 05:00pm Monrovia time

Anticipated Date of Response to Questions: January 25, 2019, 05:00pm Monrovia time

Bid Bond of 10% would be required at the time of proposal submission.

An Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Performance Bond), in the penal amount of 10% of the original contract price, and a Payment Bond also in the amount of 5% shall be submitted to the US government after award but before issuance of the Notice to Proceed.

11. The contractor shall begin performance within 15 calendar days and complete it within 36 calendar months after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

(See ).

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) local time (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 180 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)

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

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.) 15 Calendar Days

19. OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than Item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

20. 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 within 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.)

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

22. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

23. AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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)

Judy J. Webb

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014) BACK

AMOUNTS

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

Water Pipe Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities

PART I — THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

B.3 FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

B.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

C.3 PROJECT MANAGEMENT PLANS AND DELIVERABLES

C.4 CODES

C.5 COORDINATION

C.6 ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE

C.7 SUBCONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

C.8 OTHER CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS

C.9 ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITY OF THE QUALITY ASSURANCE

CONTRACTOR

C.10 MEASUREMENT OF WORKS

C.11 REMEDIAL WORK

C.12 SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS

SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1 752.7009 MARKING. (JAN 1993)

D.2 IMPLEMENTATION MARKING AND BRANDING STRATEGY

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

E.2 52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.3 INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

E.4 RELATIONSHIP WITH QUALITY ASSURANCE CONTRACTOR (QAC)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

F.2 FAR 52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION

OF WORK (APR 1984)

F.3 PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

F.4 52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES -- CONSTRUCTION (SEPT 2000)

F.5 52.211-13 TIME EXTENSIONS (SEPT 2000)

F.6 PLACE OF PERFORMANCE

F.7 PERFORMANCE STANDARDS

F.8 KEY PERSONNEL

F.9 BID BOND and IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT

F.10 REPORTS AND DELIVERABLES

F.11 SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES AND REPORTS

F.12 CONSTRUCTION SUBMITTAL AND REVIEW PROCESS

F.13 CONSTRUCTION PHOTOGRAPHS

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ADMINISTRATIVE CONTRACTING OFFICE

G.2 CONTRACTING OFFICER’S REPRESENTATIVE (COR)

G.3 INVOICES AND PAYMENT

G.4 ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA:

G.5 MODIFICATION AUTHORITY

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 AIDAR 752.225-70 SOURCE AND NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS (FEB

2012) (CLASS EVIATION NO. OAA-DEV-12-01C)

H.2 AIDAR 752.228-3 WORKER’S COMPENSATION INSURANCE (DEFENSE

BASE ACT Dec 1991)

H.3 AIDAR 752.228-70 – MEDICAL EVACUATION (MEDEVAC) SERVICES

H.4 AIDAR 752.236-70 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE

DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JULY 2007)

H.5 AIDAR 752.7004 EMERGENCY LOCATOR INFORMATION (JULY 1997)

H.6 AIDAR 752.7006 NOTICES (APR 1984)

H.7 752.229-71 REPORTING OF FOREIGN TAXES (JULY 2007)

H.8 752.222-71 NONDISCRIMINATION (JUNE 2012)

H.9 752.209-71 ORGANIZATIONAL CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

DISCOVERED AFTER AWARD (JUNE 1993)

H.10 752.7036 USAID IMPLEMENTING PARTNER NOTICES (IPN) PORTAL

FOR 68 ACQUISITION (JULY 2014)

H.11 302.3.5.21 SUBMISSION OF DATASETS TO THE DEVELOPMENT DATA

LIBRARY (DDL) (OCTOBER 2014)

H.12 ELECTRONIC PAYMENTS SYSTEM

H.13 AUTHORIZED GEOGRAPHIC CODE

H.14 LOGISTIC SUPPORT

H.15 LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS

H.16 EXECUTIVE ORDERS ON TERRORISM FINANCING

H.17 USAID DISABILITY POLICY (DEC 2004)

H.18 PROHIBITION OF ASSISTANCE TO DRUG TRAFFICKERS (ADS 206)

H.19 ENVIRONMENTAL CONSIDERATIONS

H.20 CONFIDENTIALITY AND OWNERSHIP OF INTELLECTUAL

PROPERTY

H.21 DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

H.22 GENDER REPORTING

H.23 ORDER OF PRECEDENCE

H.24 FACILITIES USED FOR RELIGIOUS ACTIVITIES

PART II – CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

I.2 FAR 52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND

CONDUCT (Oct 2015)

I.3 52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES THAT

REQUIRE CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS

(Jan 2017)

I.4 FAR 52.222-50 ALT I COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (MAR

2015) 85

I.5 52.222-56 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS

COMPLIANCE PLAN (MAR 2015)

I.6 FAR 52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS

(Dec 2007)

I.7 FAR 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

I.8 FAR 52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

I.9 FAR 52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS --

CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2010)

I.10 FAR 52.236-2 - DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

I.11 52.236-3 - SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE

WORK (APR 1984)

I.12 FAR 52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

I.13 FAR 52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

I.14 FAR 52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

I.15 FAR 52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

I.16 FAR 52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION,

STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS (APR

1984) 99

I.17 FAR 52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

I.18 FAR 52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR

1984) 100

I.19 FAR 52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

I.20 FAR 52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

I.21 FAR 52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR

1984) 101

I.22 FAR 52.236-16 QUANTITY SURVEYS (APR 1984)

I.23 FAR 52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

I.24 FAR 52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR

CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997) ALTERNATE II (FEB 1997)

I.25 FAR 52.236-26 - PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

I.26 FAR 52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

I.27 AIDAR 752.236-70 STANDARDS FOR ACCESSIBILITY FOR THE

DISABLED IN USAID CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JULY 2007)

I.28 AIDAR 752.242-70 PERIODIC PROGRESS REPORTS (OCT 2007)

I.29 AIDAR 752.245-70 GOVERNMENT PROPERTY—USAID REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS (JULY 1997)

I.30 AIDAR 752.245-71TITLE TO AND CARE OF PROPERTY (APR 1984)

I.31 AIDAR 752.7013 CONTRACTOR-MISSION RELATIONSHIPS (OCT 1989)

I.32 AIDAR 752.7025 APPROVALS (APR 1984)

I.33 AIDAR 752.7027 PERSONNEL (DEC 1990)

I.34 AIDAR 752.7035 PUBLIC NOTICES (DEC 1991)

PART III – LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

SECTION J LIST OF DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITS AND OTHER ATTACHMENTS

PART IV – REPRESENTATIONS AND INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION K - REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND OTHER

STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS – SEE FAR 4.12 and FAR 52.204-7

SECTION L INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFER

L.1 NOTICE LISTING CONTRACT CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

L.2 52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

L.3 52.233-2 - SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

L.4 FAR 52.236-27 - SITE VISIT ALT I (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

L.5 GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

L.6 DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS

L.7 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

L.8 INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PREPARATION OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

L.9 BRANDING AND MARKING PLAN

SECTION M EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1 NOTICE LISTING SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY

REFERENCE

M.2 BASIS FOR AWARD

M.3 EVALUATION APPROACH

M.4 DEFINITIONS AND EVALUATION RATINGS

M.5 PRICE EVALUATION

ATTACHMENTS

ACRONYMS LIST

BoQ Bill of Quantities

COP Chief of Party

COR Contracting Officer Representative

CPM Critical Path Method

CRMP Construction risk Management Plan

DI Ductile iron

EMMP Environmental Mitigation Monitoring Plan

EPA Environmental Protection Agency

GOL Government of Liberia

GPS Geographical Position System

HDPE High-density polyethylene

HF Health Facilities

LSC Local Steering Committee

LWSC Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation

MOH Ministry of Health

NAICS Code North American Industry Classification System

OMC Outstation Management Contract

O&M Operation and Maintenance

QAC Quality Assurance Contractor

QAS Quality Assurance Specialist

QCO Quality Control Officer

QCP Quality Control Plan

RFI Request for Information

RFP Request for Proposal

TDS Total Dissolved Solid

TW Technical Work

USAID United States Agency for International

Development

VES Vertical Electrical Sounding

WASH Water Sanitation and Hygiene

WBS Work Breakdown Structure

WHO World Health Organization

WTP Water Treatment Plant

PART I — THE SCHEDULE

SECTION B - SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICE/COSTS

B.1 PURPOSE

The purpose of this contract is to furnish and install water pipes line at two water utilities located in Sanniquellie (Nimba County) and Voinjama (Lofa County), Liberia, and installation of water, sanitation and hygiene (WASH) infrastructure in specified health facilities, (henceforth ‘the

Activity’), as described in Section C.

B.2 CONTRACT TYPE

This is a Firm Fixed-Price (FFP) construction contract. A firm-fixed-price contract provides for a price that is not subject to any adjustment on the basis of the Contractor’s cost experience in performing the contract. For the consideration set forth below, the Contractor must achieve the deliverables or outputs described in Sections C and F, and otherwise comply with all contract requirements.

B.3 FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Bill No DESCRIPTION OF WORKS Amount

(US$)

Water Pipe Expansion and Provision of WASH Services in Health Facilities

B1.0 Mobilization and demobilization for B2.0 and B3.0: The Contractor is responsible for providing all the resources necessary to mobilize and demobilize to/from site in accordance with the terms and conditions of this contract. (7% of B2.0 and B3.0 below)

TBD

B2.0 Expansion of existing water systems in two (2) counties (Sanniquellie and

Voinjama)

TBD

B3.0 Installation of WASH infrastructure in 24 health facilities. TBD

Grand Total TBD

B.4 METHOD OF PAYMENT AND SCHEDULE OF VALUES

Payment will be made in accordance with Section G.5, FAR Clauses 52.232-5, Payments under

Fixed Price Construction Contracts (MAY 2014) and FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for

Construction Contracts (JAN 2017).

[END OF SECTION B]

SECTION C - DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF WORK

C.1 BACKGROUND

The water pipeline expansion in Sanniquellie and Voinjama will include furnishing, installing and constructing new water main distribution pipeline for each city’s water utility. The objective is to expand each city’s water pipeline to increase opportunities for private connections in each city, complementing the existing water distribution system. The objective of the second task under this contract is improving health service delivery at 24 health facilities (HF) by constructing reliable water and sanitation infrastructure.

C.2 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

The construction Contractor (henceforth “Contractor”) will install new water pipes in two cities and construct WASH infrastructure in 24 HFs as specified in USAID provided drawings and technical specifications. “Technical Works” is defined as both the permanent Works proposed in the contract and the Temporary Works, required to complete the Permanent Work. Technical works (TW) for both projects will include the procurement, delivery, installation, construction, testing, disinfection of new water pipes; drilling of boreholes fitted with solar power systems;

and construction of elevated water tanks, service pipe to buildings, toilets, septic tanks and hand washing stations.

The Contractor must be capable of assembling and mobilizing an experienced team of site managers, skilled laborers and subcontractors and support personnel to procure correct materials and deliver to site on time; install and construct water pipe and appurtenances according to accepted workmanship practice; conduct quality control according to the approved plan; and provide required equipment, tools and materials to complete the required works correctly. The

Contractor must provide a management team to manage and coordinate each project team, subcontractors, suppliers and other stakeholders for the completion of the Works. The Contractor must be financially capable to procure project materials and pay subcontractors in advance of being reimbursed by USAID. The complete description of the proposed Works and Contractor responsibilities are specified in the Technical Specifications (Attachment J.1) and project drawings (Attachment J.2).

USAID will be represented by the Contracting Officer (CO) who will be responsible for all final approvals and overall contract administration and management of the Technical Works. An

Oversight Contractor (TBD), will serve as the Quality Assurance Contractor (QAC). The

Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be responsible for the technical requirements of the project and coordination with the QAC and the Contractor.

The Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation (LWSC) will provide site inspectors in each city where the network expansion activity is taking place, to provide oversight alongside the QAC while they build up their knowledge and understanding of the water distribution network in preparation for their role in the long-term O&M of the systems. Similarly, the County Health Departments and staff of the HFs may provide inspectors to help coordinate the WASH construction and help in the oversight effort during construction.

The improved infrastructure will be handed over to the Liberia Water & Sewer Corporation

(LWSC) upon successful construction completion, testing and commissioning. The completed

WASH infrastructure facilities will be handed over to the Ministry of Health and County Health

Departments.

C.2.1 Construction Requirements

A. Water Pipe Network Expansion

Existing site conditions: Due to the nature of underground pipe installation and the associated underground unknowns and potential above ground obstacles, the Contractor is expected to visit each site and walk the proposed alignment during the pre-bid meeting. Special attention must be taken for above ground obstructions, potential underground obstacles and culvert stream crossings so the Contractor can adequately price the project.

The Contractor acknowledges that he/she has satisfied him/herself as to the existing site conditions, the quality and quantity of the materials furnished insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites, as well as from information presented by the drawings and specifications. Any failure of the Contractor to acquaint itself with available information will not relieve the Contractor from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or costs of successfully performing the Work. USAID assumes no responsibility for any conclusion or interpretation made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by USAID.

Correct materials: Since this project will be connecting to, and expanding upon, existing water infrastructure (installed between late 2016 and early 2018), the Contractor must procure like materials to connect to the existing system and maintain consistency throughout the water utility and ensure a sound connection. For this reason there is a combination of metric and English units in the drawings; the Contractor must verify dimensions and diameter of pipes prior to procurement and installation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting of all components and elements and for the coordination of the operations of all trades, subcontractors, materials and laborers engaged upon the Works. The Contractor shall be prepared to guarantee to each of the subcontractors the dimensions which they may require for the fitting of their proposed work with the existing water infrastructure. Proper fitting to the existing water pipe network may include, all cutting and fitting, adjusting and patching necessary to make proper connections between the existing and proposed work. The Contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that the water pipe proposed alignment is reflected as an approximate alignment and connects to as built drawings locations of existing pipeline. The Contractor is responsible for coordinating the actual alignment and installation to avoid conflicts with existing structures and to address elevation requirements.

The Contractor shall refer to the technical specifications and drawings to ascertain in more detail the Scope of Works in the two cities. The Contractor shall also refer to these documents to determine the detailed description of the intended physical Technical Works required be furnishing, constructing and installed, as well the nonphysical work required to properly report, communicate and manage the project.

The Contractor must repair, without expense to USAID, any part of the Works which may become inoperative on account of leaving the Works unprotected or unsupervised during the construction phase, including theft of materials or equipment.

The Contractor is responsible for the Warranty of Construction of the Water Pipe Network

Expansion as specified in FAR 52.246-21.

B. Provision of WASH infrastructure in Health Facilities

Existing site conditions: The selected twenty four (24) health facilities are located in scattered places throughout in Bong, Nimba and Lofa counties. Some of the facilities may have non-functional water and sanitation facilities in a state of despair, either due to a faulty design and location and lack of maintenance. Although the site plan indicates the proposed location of the various WASH infrastructures, the Contractor is expected to visit the sites and include a geophysical investigation to determine the location of boreholes that would deliver year round water supply service to the facilities.

List of Health Facilities for WASH provision

No Facility County District Catchment

Pop.

1. Fenutoli Clinic Bong Suakoko 8,300

2. Belemue Clinic Bong Panta 5,014

3. Salala Clinic Bong Salala 26,226

4. Tokpaipolu Bong Salala 1872

5. Botota Clinic Bong Kokoyah 10,370

6. Duotiayee Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 12,570

7. Lugbeyee Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 14,468

8. Ganta Comm.Clinic Nimba Sanniquellie- Mah 6,892

9. Karmplay HCr Nimba Gbehlay-Geh 17,612

10. Beoyoola Clinic Nimba Gbehlay-Geh 14,931

11. Kpein Clinic Nimba Sclepea-Mah 5,295

12. Flumpa Nimba Sclepea-Mah 5,025

13. Buutuo Clinic Nimba Zoe geh 12,804

14. Toweh Town Clinic Nimba Tappita 12,107

15. Zekepa HCr Nimba Yarwn Meh. 12,975

16. Balagwalazu Clinic Lofa Zorzor 2,505

17. Zolowo Lofa Zorzor 7,680

18. Kpaiyea Clinic Lofa Salayea 2563

19. Bazagizia Clinic Lofa Voinjama 2,631

20. Lawalazu Clinic Lofa Voinjama 6,332

21. Fangonda Clinic Lofa Kolahun 15,851

22. Tengia Clinic Lofa Foya 1,250

23. Worsonga Clinic Lofa Foya 2,315

24. Vahun HC Lofa Vahun 21,126

The Contractor acknowledges its familiarity with the existing site conditions, the quality and quantity of the materials furnished insofar as this information is reasonably ascertainable from an inspection of the sites, as well as from information presented by the drawings and specifications.

Any failure of the Contractor to acquaint itself with available information will not relieve the

Contractor from the responsibility for properly estimating the difficulty or costs of successfully performing the Technical Work. USAID assumes no responsibility for any conclusion or interpretation made by the Contractor on the basis of the information made available by USAID.

The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper fitting and rehabilitation of the proposed

Works and for the coordination of the operations of all trades, subcontractors, materials and laborers engaged in the project. The Contractor shall be prepared to guarantee to each of the subcontractors the dimensions which they may require for the fitting of their work to the existing health facility infrastructure. Proper fitting may include cutting and fitting, adjusting and patching where necessary to complete the proposed improvements at the existing health facilities. The Contractor’s attention is specifically directed to the fact that the level and locations of the components of the health facility infrastructure are reflected on dated drawings are diagrammatical and the Contractor is totally responsible for coordinating the actual installation to avoid conflicts.

The Contractor shall refer to the technical specifications, Bills of Quantities (BOQ) and drawings of the WASH infrastructure in health facilities to ascertain in more detail the Scope of Works of the overall 24 health facilities. The Contractor shall also refer to these documents to determine the detailed description of the intended physical Technical Works required to be furnished, constructed and installed, as well as the nonphysical work required to properly report, communicate and manage the project.

The Contractor must repair, without expense to USAID, any part of the Works which may become inoperative on account of leaving the Works unprotected or unsupervised during the construction phase, including theft of materials or equipment.

The Contractor is responsible for the Warranty of Construction for the twenty-four (24) WASH in Health Facilities as specified in FAR 52.246-21.

Project management for both water expansion and HF activities: The Contractor must provide a project/construction schedule that details each site activities, deliverables and milestones. Contractor must coordinate work plan schedule with the QAC to ensure adequate notification is provided for inspections and onsite observation of work. USAID must review and approve shop drawings prior to the procurement of watermain and private connection materials.

Project management deliverables are listed in this contract.

Contractor must coordinate work plan schedule with the QAC to ensure adequate notification is provided for inspections and onsite observation of work. USAID must review and approve shop drawings prior to the procurement of water pipe and private connection materials.

As-built record drawings: The Contractor is required to complete as-built record drawings depicting where the water pipe alignment for the network expansion component is installed with relation to permanent above ground structures and features, as well as the actual layout of the

WASH infrastructure in health facilities. The Contractor shall deliver final as-built drawings reflecting the details of the final Works installed or constructed. The Contractor shall update the contract drawings to reflect the approved final as-built conditions and shall furnish those updated drawings to the COR.

1. Existing drawings shall be updated to reflect as-built conditions. The modifications shall be made by additions and deletions to the original drawings and with additional drawings as necessary.

2. The Contractor shall check all final as-built drawings for accuracy and conformance to the initial drawing scheme. The Contracting Officer will review the drawings for conformance to these standards.

3. As-built drawings shall be furnished to the Contracting Officer with a transmittal sheet containing an index of all drawings by the delivery date in Contract.

Personnel: The Contractor shall provide experienced managers, site supervisors, engineers, foremen, surveyors, materials technicians, equipment operators, skilled and unskilled labor, as well as other technical staff, together with all transport, instruments and equipment, to ensure adequate supervision and execution of the Works at all times. Refer to SECTION F.8 for KEY

PERSONNEL.

Deliverables: The Contractor shall submit project deliverables as specified in SECTION F.11, SCHEDULE OF DELIVERABLES AND REPORTS.

Substantial completion: USAID, the QAC, the Contractor, and the LWSC resident engineer

(LWSC-RE) will conduct a joint substantial completion inspection at the end of the construction period, as specified in SECTION F.10.8. Substantial completion will be granted by USAID upon correct and complete installation, testing and disinfection of all pipes and all works under the WASH infrastructure activity so that the new system and infrastructure can be placed into operation. Punch list items after substantial completion may include minor site work and minor repairs.

Defects Liability Period (DLP) and Warranty: The Contractor shall provide separate Defects

Liability Period (DLP) maintenance for one year starting at the end of the construction as specified in Section F.10.10 for both the network expansion activity and for the WASH infrastructure in HF.

C.2.2 Detailed Construction & Performance Requirements

To fulfill the objectives of this contract, as specified in SECTION C.2 GENERAL

REQUIREMENTS above, the Contractor at a minimum must:

C.2.2.A Water Pipe Installation

The water pipe installation will connect to existing water pipes and extend new pipe network along existing public works right of way (adjacent to roadway). This will be coordinated through the municipality and/or the national government. The scope of water pipe installation shall include plastic (PVC), high-density polyethylene (HDPE) and ductile iron (DI) pipes, gate valves and valve boxes, air release/blow-off valves , water main fittings and bends, all ductile iron fittings, tapping saddles, corporations, curb stops and boxes, and appurtenances. All bolts buried underground or in contact with water must be stainless steel, applicable for all gate valves, blow-off / air release valves, stream crossing and more. The water pipe will include DI pipe stream crossings, complete with concrete anchor and supports, to securely install water pipe over existing streams at culvert crossings. Water pipe work includes all clearing and grubbing along the proposed water pipe alignment to allow for excavation; all trench excavation, pipe bedding and select material, compaction during backfill, and resorting drainage patterns and above ground conditions. Water pipe installation may require dewatering and control of water during excavation to allow for water pipe to be installed in dry conditions.

The pipe network installation will include private connections that tap the existing and new watermain and extend a small diameter service line to businesses, households and government institution. The drawings include details on the private connections and the BOQ includes the proposed quantity of materials and number of connections for each city. Based on a household survey conducted in May 2018, a maximum number of 1,968 customers have been identified

(see Attachment J.3a and J.3b) for connection survey and cluster map, with GPS coordinates), as reflected in the BOQ and the table below:

Breakdown of connection material in the BOQ:

City Year 1 Year 2 Additional for stockpile at WTP and future connections , during or after Year 2

Total Quantity of connection material Private connections installed by contractor

Material provided by contractor and installed by OMC contractor

Voinjama 500 512 50 1062

Sanniquellie 500 356 50 906

Total 1000 868 100 1968

This connection numbers should be reached based on the cluster prioritization below:

The remaining number of connections for year 2 will identified in partnership with USAID, LWSC and the Outstation Management Contractor.

Among the private connections, there are a maximum of 30 government institutions proposed to be connected, whose exact number will be notified to the contractor upon award.

The following describes general technical requirements; however, the attached technical specifications in Section J provide detailed information and requirements. The finished trenches will be to the correct depth and width to suit the pipe diameter, including sand bedding and compacted pipe cover as defined in the drawings and technical specifications. The trench should be in a straight line so that the pipe can lay central in the trench without touching the trench sides. All loose and jagged outcrops, which could come into contact with the pipe during installation, must be removed. Trench backfill must start immediately after the placement of the pipe in the trench and after the QAC has observed the correct bedding, pipe installation, cover over the pipe, and backfill compaction equipment is onsite.

The Contractor shall take all measures to avoid the disturbance of existing buildings and facilities while excavating and installation of the pipeline. No disturbance of private property shall occur without prior written permission from the property owner and local authorities – any damage that occurs to private property or to public property in the cities will be the responsibility of the Contractor and it will be his/her responsibility to compensate or rectify the situation.

City Cluster Number of connections Year

Sanniquellie A 293 1

B, E J and L 83 1

C 32 1

I, G and H 38 1

C D, K, N and R 54 1

D, K, N and R 19 2

M, T and U 27 2

Voinjama A 394 1

F 106 1

B 154 2`

E 93 2

D 96 2

The water pipe installation shall include all materials and work required to furnish and install complete in place, the pipeline, including bends, fittings and appurtenances and testing as specified in the drawings and technical specification. All spare parts and extra materials listed in the specifications must be furnished and provided to (LWSC) prior to substantial completion.

The Contractor must commission the completed water pipe. Completion of the water pipe will be attained upon correct and complete installation of all water pipe and components; pressure testing of all water pipe installed; and disinfection of all water pipe installed. See Substantial

Completion in Section F.10.8. The Contractor must provide a method statement for approval by

USAID prior to pressure testing and disinfection of the new water pipe. Pressure testing and disinfection are components of the BOQ; pressure testing and disinfection must be completed and approved prior to substantial completion of award.

The Contractor must complete compaction testing during trench backfilling as per the technical specifications. The Contractor must complete the tests as requested and reflected under the BOQ allowance for compaction testing. A percentage of the budget line item will be paid during pipeline installation if testing is done correctly and compaction meets the specifications.

The Contractor shall identify the most expeditious alignment for the pipeline based on the schematic route provided in the drawings. Most expeditious alignment must be within Public

Works right of way and minimize disruption to above grade structures. Contractor shall repair and replace structures and elements removed or damaged during trench excavation, water pipe installation and other associated works specified in this contract. Repairs to any damage caused by the Contractor must be completed prior to payment for that portion of pipeline installed.

When making connections to existing water pipe infrastructure, the Contractor shall excavate carefully to identify and locate existing underground infrastructure. Subsurface exploration to identify the existing infrastructure will be paid for under the contract as part of the test pit as directed by the QAC. Contractor must verify existing conditions and proposed connection point in order to procure the correct connection materials.

The proposed DI pipe water pipe stream crossings are intended for existing stream that may be seasonal or flowing at the time of construction. The preference for stream crossings is to maintain the pipeline within the road way section, a minimum of three feet below the road surface and a minimum of 18 inches above the existing culvert. If the roadway condition cannot be met, an alternative for low flow or seasonal streams is to install the DI stream crossing under the stream bed.

If neither the roadway or under the stream are appropriate crossings, the Contractor shall install the water pipe over the stream with supports as shown in the supplied technical drawings. All stream crossing must be completed with DI pipe, whether underground or above ground. The

Contractor shall visit the site prior to fully understand the existing conditions. Test pit allowances included in the Contract are intended to investigate sub surface conditions at stream crossing locations and are to only be used when approved by the QAC Engineer. Each test pit will be paid only for those approved by the Engineer and completed by the Contractor.

The Contractor will be paid for each private connection upon verification that the connection is

100% complete from the watermain to the private yard tap or house connection. The private connection progress payment includes a separate line item for labor and incidentals which is paid for each private connection completed and for the material procured for the connection. The cost to complete the private connection must include trench excavation, trench bedding material, concrete for the meter and other raw materials required to install the proposed connection materials specified in the drawings.

The total private connection materials must be provided by the Contractor and are intended for completing the proposed private connections. Remaining materials under this BOQ line item must be safely stored at the cities’ water treatment plant. The Contractor is responsible to provide a detailed inventory list of all private connection materials remaining after the private connections are complete.

Additional private connection materials are included in the BOQ under a separate line item. The additional private connection materials are to be safely stored at the water treatment plant site.

The intent is to provide the utility operator materials for future private connections.

Contractor must assess existing solar battery buildings at the Sanniquellie and Voinjama water treatment plant and complete the air conditioning installation for each building. The electrical requirements are found in the technical specifications. The Contractor must provide shop drawings of the equipment intended to be installed and demonstrated proper fit in the existing buildings and with the existing electrical panel boards.

The Contractor must provide shop drawings for a generator shelter that will cover the existing generators located at the Sanniquellie and Voinjama water treatment plant site. The generator shelter shall provide shelter / covering from rain so that the private operator can access the generator during a rain storm. The shelter shall provide adequate spacing that allows for adequate access to operate and maintain each generator.

For technical details, construction standards and requirements, reference Attachments J.1, J.2, and J.3.

C.2.2.B WASH Infrastructure in Health Facilities

Borehole and Construction: As part of the borehole construction, the Contractor will verify and evaluate the location of each borehole site using an appropriate method such that it satisfies the following conditions:

Assessing local hydrogeology, including identification of hydrostratigraphic units and the hydraulic and hydro chemical characteristics of each site based on existing information and Geophysical Investigation such as Vertical Electrical Sounding (VES) and carrying out drilling of test hole. The construction requirement for the borehole shall satisfy the following conditions:

Evaluating the minimum water requirement of the facility (indicated in the BOQ) with the potential yield of the borehole. The contractor shall carry out a yield test, and employ a pump capable of measuring yield at the recommended depth of borehole. The borehole must be capable of producing sufficient water supply for the centers during all months of the dry season.

All water supply sources should be tested for WHO and GOL standards. At a minimum the following tests should be conducted: Total Coliform, Fecal Coliform, pH, Turbidity, TDS, Iron, Nitrate, Nitrite, Arsenic, and Fluoride.

Appropriate advice (and trainings) (see the minimum number of training in the BOQ) should be given to the responsible county health department and health facility staff of local authorities when handing over the water supply based upon the drinking water test.

For example, if the water tested has bacteriological contamination then appropriate advice for mitigating the risk of drinking this water such as boiling for a certain time period should be given in writing. On the other hand, if the water source has excessive amount of chemical contamination such as arsenic then local authorities should be warned in writing about it and advised to use the water for non- drinking purposes unless they can treat it appropriately.

All pumps must be submersible to be operated with solar power supplied with spares required for three (3) year period per the manufacturer recommendation. Submersible pumps should be 100 % stainless steel inside and outside; sand resistant; resistant to corrosive water; and have dry-running protection. The pumps will be durable submersible pumps. Submittals must be provided to USAID for the approval of pumps and all accessories related to this job.

All pumps will be tested and commissioned. This includes connecting the pump to the solar power system, conveyance and storage network, Submission of complete well drilling logs. Drilled wells should comply with the attached specifications.

All centers required the construction of a solar power supply system that is also capable of extracting the required quantity of water and supplying the energy needs of the facility, as described in the technical specifications, BOQ and drawings.