(A) MACC RFP.pdf

NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEM COMMAND, MID-ATLANTIC

PUBLIC WORKS DEPT – FACILITIES ENGINEERING & ACQUISITION

DIVISION NAVAL SUBMARINE BASE NEW LONDON

PO BOX 400, BUILDING 135

GROTON, CT 06349-5026

POC: Kirsten Cohoon (860) 694-4987 kirsten.m.cohoon.civ@us.navy.mil

DESIGN-BUILD (DB) / DESIGN-BID-BUILD (DBB), INDEFINITE DELIVERY /

INDEFINITE QUANTITY (IDIQ), MULTIPLE AWARD CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT

(MACC) FOR FACILITIES IN THE NORTH AREA OF RESPONSIBILITY (AOR) TO

INCLUDE CONNECTICUT, DELAWARE, MAINE, MASSACHUSETTS, NEW

HAMPSHIRE, NEW JERSEY, NEW YORK, PENNSYLVANIA, RHODE ISLAND, AND

VERMONT

PROPOSED TASK ORDER: TBD

PROJECT TITLE: Repair Water Main Valves/Lines, Southeast Zone DATE OF SOLICITATION: 09 July 2024

NORTH AOR MACC HOLDERS: ML-C00068

**Only those Contractors listed below in MACC Solicitation are allowed to Bid on this

Proposal**

N40085-21-D-0052 Benaka Inc.

7 Lawrence Street New Brunswick, New Jersey 08901 POC: C.N. Manjunath Phone: (732) 246-7060 Email: benaka@benakainc.com

N40085-21-D-0053 CCI Utility and Construction Services, LLC 111 W. 16th Avenue, Suite 402 Anchorage, AK 99501 POC: Ralph Snow, Jeffrey Eaton, Tim Nichols Phone: (207) 485-6701 Email: rsnow@cci-alliance.com jeaton@cci-alliance.com tnichols@cci-alliance.com

N40085-21-D-0054 Kunj Construction Corporation 163 B Paris Avenue Northvale, NJ 07647 POC: Neekunj Bhanderi Phone: (201) 694-7617 Email: neekunjb@gmail.com

N40085-21-D-0055 Ocean Construction Services 104 Aragona Boulevard, Suite 101 Virginia Beach, VA 23462 POC: Kara Laskowski Phone: (757) 200-9590 Email: bids@ocsinc.us

N40085-21-D-0056 PEM-Harkins Joint Venture 6161 Busch Boulevard, Suite 255 Columbus, OH 43229 POC: Radagodage Sumanaweera Phone: (614) 573-7299 Email: tsumanaweera@peminc.biz

N40085-21-D-0057 Tantara Corporation 54 Mason Street Worcester, MA 01610 POC: Dawn Dearborn Phone: (508) 752-5599 Email: DDearborn@tantaracorp.com

N40085-21-D-0066 J&J Contractors, Inc.

101 Billerica Avenue, Building 5, Suite 205 North Billerica, MA 01862 POC: Kamlesh Patel Phone: (978) 259-2454 Email: kamp@jjcontractor.com

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

NAVFAC Solicitation No: 6062471 NAVFAC Specification Work Order No: 1664998 Title: Repair Water Main Valves/Lines, Southeast Zone Location of Work: Naval Submarine Base New London, Groton, CT

Description of Work: The scope of this project includes the removal and replacement of 38 water valves and associated piping on the underground fire and potable water distribution system in seventeen (17) locations in the southeast zone. Performance is to take place on at Naval Submarine Base New London in Groton, CT. (Attachments B)

FAR 36.204-(f) Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction: $1,000,000 to $5,000,000.

NAICS Code: 237110

PSC: S114

Time for Completion: All work shall be completed within 330 total calendar days (base bid and option) after contract award.

The proposed price shall be held at least 90 days.

Wage Determination: The following Department of Labor (DOL) General Wage Decisions applies to this Task Order: General Decision Number: CT20240017 dated 06/07/2024 (Attachment G). Should these wage determinations be updated by the DOL prior to award, the most current wage determination will be incorporated at time of award.

Clauses Incorporated by Reference FAR 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (JAN 2011) FAR 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (OCT 2020) FAR 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (AUG 2020) FAR 52.204-27 Prohibition on a Bytedance Covered Application (June 2023) FAR 52.211–10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (APR 1984) FAR 52.211-15 Defense Priority and Allocation Requirements (APR 2008) FAR 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation (JAN 1997) FAR 52.228-15 Performance and Payment Bonds – Construction (OCT 2010) FAR 52.246-12 Inspection of Constructions (AUG 1996) DFARS 252.204-7006 Billing Instructions (OCT 2005) DFARS 252.232–7006 Wide Area Work Flow Payment Instructions (DEC 2018)

Clauses Incorporated by Full Text:

FAR 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages—Construction (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $815 (base bid) or $405 (option) for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

(b) If the Government terminates the Contractor's right to proceed, liquidated damages will continue to accrue until the work is completed. These liquidated damages are in addition to excess costs of repurchase under the Termination clause.

(End of clause)

CLIN

Item

Description Liquidated Damages Amount

Calendar Days to Complete

Base Bid, Repair Water Main Valves/Lines, Southeast Zone

$815 270

Option, Repair Water Main

Valves/Lines, Southeast Zone $405 60

FAR 52.219-14 Limitations on Subcontracting (MAR 2020)

(a) This clause does not apply to the unrestricted portion of a partial set-aside.

(b) Applicability. This clause applies only to—

(1) Contracts that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(2) Part or parts of a multiple-award contract that have been set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants;

(3) Orders set aside for small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 8.405-5 and 16.505(b)(2)(i)(F); and

(4) Orders issued directly to small business concerns or 8(a) participants under multiple-award contracts as described in 19.504(c)(1)(ii).

(c) Limitations on subcontracting. By submission of an offer and execution of a contract, the Contractor agrees that in performance of the contract in the case of a contract for—

(1) Services (except construction). At least 50 percent of the cost of contract performance incurred for personnel shall be expended for employees of the concern.

(2) Supplies (other than procurement from a non-manufacturer of such supplies). The concern shall perform work for at least 50 percent of the cost of manufacturing the supplies, not including the cost of materials.

(3) General construction. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(4) Construction by special trade contractors. The concern will perform at least 25 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

(d) The Contractor shall comply with the limitations on subcontracting as follows:

(1) For contracts, in accordance with paragraph (b)(1) and (2) of this clause— _ By the end of the base term of the contract and then by the end of each subsequent option period; or X By the end of the performance period for each order issued under the contract.

(2) For orders, in accordance with paragraphs (b)(3) and (4) of this clause, by the end of the performance period for the order.

(End of clause)

FAR 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 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000 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.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.232-18 Availability of Funds (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the

Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

(End of clause)

FAR 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts is incorporated into this task order.

Schedules for Construction Contracts (APR 1984)

(a) The Contractor shall, within five days after the work commences on the contract or another period of time determined by the Contracting Officer, prepare and submit to the Contracting Officer for approval three copies of a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work, and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

(b) The Contractor shall enter the actual progress on the chart as directed by the Contracting Officer, and upon doing so shall immediately deliver three copies of the annotated schedule to the Contracting Officer. If, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, the Contractor falls behind the approved schedule, the Contractor shall take steps necessary to improve its progress, including those that may be required by the Contracting Officer, without additional cost to the Government. In this circumstance, the Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to increase the number of shifts, overtime operations, days of work, and/or the amount of construction plant, and to submit for approval any supplementary schedule or schedules in chart form as the Contracting Officer deems necessary to demonstrate how the approved rate of progress will be regained.

(c) Failure of the Contractor to comply with the requirements of the Contracting Officer under this clause shall be grounds for a determination by the Contracting Officer that the Contractor is not prosecuting the work with sufficient diligence to ensure completion within the time specified in the contract. Upon making this determination, the Contracting Officer may terminate the Contractor’s right to proceed with the work, or any separable part of it, in accordance with the default terms of this contract.

(End of clause)

UFGS 01 31 23.13 20 Electronic Construction and Facility Support Contract Management System (eCMS) is applicable to this solicitation (Attachment L). https://ecms.navfac.navy.mil

Utilities: The Contractor is responsible for providing all of their own utilities.

CT Sales Tax: Contractors can fill out and use CERT-141, Contractor's Exempt Purchase Certificate, as the Navy is a qualifying Federal agency. This form can be given to subcontractors for use to purchase materials for this specific solicitation/contract number. As a result, Bidder shall NOT include Connecticut Sales and Use Taxes in their Bid Price. Bidder shall, however, include all, if any, APPLICABLE Federal and Local taxes in their bid price. A tax exempt number will not be provided.

SITE VISIT: IMPORTANT

Tuesday, 16 July 2024 2:00 PM EST at the Naval Submarine Base New London, CT. Visitor requests must be received no later than 15 July 2024 9:00 AM EST via e-mail to:

kirsten.m.cohoon.civ@us.navy.mil and stephen.s.meagher.civ@us.navy.mil

This will be the only Government scheduled site visit. Please select no more than two (2) individuals per company.

Contractors are urged to pick up their one-day passes by 12:00 PM EST on 16 July 2024.

1.Location: Meet outside Building 135 (Attachment J)

2. Pre-Site Visit Requirements:

All visitors must show valid photo identification to enter. Valid ID includes: (1) verified driver’s license with a star on it, (2) an unverified driver’s license with a certified copy of birth certificate and social security card, OR (3) unverified driver’s license with valid US passport. All vehicles must have current registration and insurance. All visitors must be U.S. citizens. (Attachment H)

3. Site Visit Restrictions: N/A

4. Badging: You must go to the pass and ID office before entering the base.

Contractors who do not currently have a Rapid Gate Pass must submit a one-day pass request no later than 9:00 AM EST, 15 July 2024 via e-mail to:

kirsten.m.cohoon.civ@us.navy.mil and stephen.s.meagher.civ@us.navy.mil

Request for Information (RFIs): RFIs must be submitted in writing utilizing the attached RFI form (Attachment I) via email to kirsten.m.cohoon.civ@us.navy.mil. An amendment will be issued with the consolidated RFIs answered. No further questions will be accepted after 9:00 AM EST on 23 July 2024.

Proposal Due Date: Thursday 8 August 2024 at 2:00 PM EST

Proposals must be emailed to kirsten.m.cohoon.civ@us.navy.mil.

EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD:

1. The solicitation requires the evaluation of Price.

2. The proposed Task Order will be awarded to the lowest evaluated price.

PRICE

A. Price Submission:

Offeror shall submit one electronic proposal with the following:

• Price Proposal Form (Attachment F)

• Copy of Representation and Certifications from SAM

• FAR 52.204-24 Representation completed and signed (Attachment M)

• Bid Bond

• 8 ½ X 11 format

• Times New Roman, 12 point font

• Include a cover page with Solicitation Number, Solicitation Title, Prime Contractor Name, Address, Phone Number, Fax Number, UIE, Cage Code, Point of Contact, Phone Number, and Email Address.

B. Basis of Evaluation:

The Government will evaluate price based on the total price. Total price consists of the basic requirements and the additive bid item. In accordance with DFARS 25.236-7007, the low offeror shall be the Offeror that (1) is otherwise eligible for award; and (2) offers the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base bid item, plus or minus (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) those additive or deductive items that provide the most features within the funds determined available.

Analysis will be performed by one or more of the following techniques to ensure a fair and reasonable price:

a. Comparison of proposed prices received in response to the RFP.

b. Comparison of proposed prices with the Independent Government Cost Estimate

(IGCE).

c. Comparison of Proposed prices with available historical information.

d. Comparison of market survey results.

EVALUATION

1. As stated in the solicitation, the Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)).

The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contracting Officer later determines them to be necessary.

2. The process is selected as appropriate for this acquisition because the best value is expected to result from selection of the proposal with the lowest evaluated price.

ATTACHMENTS

ATTACHMENT A – MACC RFP

ATTACHMENT B – Specifications ATTACHMENT C – Drawings ATTACHMENT D – Submittal Register

ATTACHMENT E – NEPA

ATTACHMENT F – Price Proposal Form ATTACHMENT G – CT Wage Determination ATTACHMENT H – General Requirements ATTACHMENT I – Base Map ATTACHMENT J – Map to B135 ATTACHMENT K – RFI Form

ATTACHMENT L – ECMS

ATTACHMENT M – FAR 52.204-24

ATTACHMENT N – Guide to Taxes ATTACHMENT O – Sales Tax Exemption Form (2016-R-0149)

ATTACHMENT P – CERT-141