A21 - W912PM21B0008 RHDC Solicitation.pdf

SOLICITATION W912PM21B0008 – SOUTH ATLANTIC REGIONAL HARBOR DREDGING

THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $10,000,000 AND $25,000,000.

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IF BID IS HAND-CARRIED, DELIVER TO 69 DARLINGTON AVENUE, WILMINGTON, NC 28403, ATTN: KARRI L. MARES, CONTRACT SPECIALIST (910)251-4863; OR ROSALIND M. SHOEMAKER, CONTRACTING OFFICER (910) 251-4436, PRIOR TO THE TIME AND DATE SPECIFIED BELOW FOR BID OPENING. DUE TO HEIGHTENED SECURITY CONDITIONS, ACCESS TO THE BUILDING IS CONTROLLED BY SECURITY PERSONNEL.

PERSONS HAND-DELIVERING BIDS SHOULD TAKE CARE TO ALLOW SUFFICIENT TIME TO PERMIT COMPLETION OF SECURITY REQUIREMENTS AND DELIVERY OF THE BID TO THE DESIGNATED OFFICE PRIOR TO THE TIME SET FOR RECEIPT OF BIDS.

VERBAL AND WRITTEN REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION MUST BE DIRECTED TO THE PERSON LISTED IN ITEM 9 ABOVE. INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS THAT ARE DIRECTED TO ANY OTHER PERSON MAY NOT BE RELAYED TO THE PROPER PERSON AND, THEREFORE, MAY NOT

BE ANSWERED. SOLICITATION/TECHNICAL INQUIRIES VIA PROJNET IN SECTION 00 21 13.

X

ROS M SHOEMAKER 910-251-4436

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

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

NEGOTIATED

16-Jul-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00 73 00

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

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________18 Aug 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U S ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, WILMINGTON

WILMINGTON DISTRICT

ATTN: CONTRACTING DIVISION

69 DARLINGTON AVE

WILMINGTON NC 28403-1343

W912PM

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

910-251-4454FAX:TEL: 910-251-4700 TEL: FAX:

W912PM21B0008 91

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912PM21B0008

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

BID SCHEDULE

Bid Schedule for USACE South Atlantic Division Regional Harbor Dredging Contract

CLIN Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Extension

All Projects

0001 Base - Mobilization and Demobilization for all Base Items

1 Job

0002 Performance and Payment Bonds for all Base Items

1 Job

0003 Option- Inter-project Transit Miles for unexpected moves for reasons to include environment concerns, navigational needs, funding purposes and more advantageous to the Government *Available entire contract duration. Amount is estimated and is only to be used for bid evaluation purposes. The VEQ clause does not apply to this line item.

0003AA Option - First 235 Miles 235 Miles

0003AB Option - All Over 235 Miles *(NTE) 1,000 Miles

Brunswick Harbor

0004 Base - Maintenance Dredging, St Simons Range, Station 0+000 to -45+000B (Bin limits are required for placement in the Brunswick

ODMDS)

0004AA First 1,165,000 cys 1,165,000 Cubic Yard

0004AB All over 1,165,000 cys 290,000 Cubic Yard

0005 Cedar Hammock Range Stations 12+750 to 22+000

0005AA First 50,000 cys 50,000 Cubic Yard

0005AB All over 50,000 cys 5,000 Cubic Yard

0006 Option - Stand By Time Brunswick -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

0006AA Option - First day 1 Day

0006AB Option - All over One Day *(NTE) 1 Day

0007 Option - Trawling Requirements (abundance/relocation) Brunswick

0007AA Option - First 5 days 5 Days

0007AB Option - All over 5 days *(NTE) 30 Days

Savannah Harbor

0008 Base - Maintenance Dredging, Tybee Knoll Cut Range, Jones Island/Bloody Point Range,Station 0+000 to -14+000B (Bin limits are required for placement in the Savannah

ODMDS)

0008AA First 125,000 cys 125,000 Cubic Yard

0008AB All over 125,000 cys 50,000 Cubic Yard

0009 Base - Maintenance Dredging, Bloody Point Range, Tybee Range,Station -14+000B to - 50+000B (Bin limits are required for placement in the Savannah ODMDS)

0009AA First 350,000 cys 350,000 Cubic Yard

0009AB All over 350,000 cys 50,000 Cubic Yard

0010 Option - Stand By Time Savannah -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

0010AA Option - One Day 1 Day

0010AB Option - All over One Day *(NTE) 1 Day

0011 Option- Trawling Requirements (abundance/relocation) Savannah

0011AA Option- First 5 days 5 Days

0011AB Option- All over 5 days *(NTE) 30 Days

Wilmington Harbor

0012 Maintenance Dredging, Wilmington Harbor, Baldhead Shoal Channel Reach 3

850,000 Cubic Yard

0013 Option - Stand By Time Wilmington Harbor -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

0013AA Option - One Day 1 Days

0013AB Option - All Over One Day *(NTE) 1 Days

0014 Option- Trawling Requirements (abundance/relocation) Wilminton Harbor

0014AA Option- First 5 days 5 Days

0014AB Option- All over 5 days *(NTE) 30 Days Morehead City

0015 Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Range A Station 110+00-195+00

175,000 Cubic Yard

0016 Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Cutoff

145,000 Cubic Yard

0017 Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Range A Sta. 21+15-110+00

520,000 Cubic Yard

0018 Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Range B Station 0+00-67.61.39

50,000 Cubic Yard

0019 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Range A Station 110+00-195+00 to Elevation -49

285,000 Cubic Yard

0020 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Morehead City Harbor, Range A Sta. 21+15-110+00 to Elevation -49

425,000 Cubic Yard

0021 Option - Stand By Time Morehead City -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

0021AA Option - One Day 1 Day

0021AB Option - All Over One Day *(NTE) 1 Days

0022 Option- Trawling Requirements (abundance/relocation) Morehead City

0022AA Option- First 5 days 5 Days

0022AB Option- All over 5 days *(NTE) 30 Days Charleston Harbor

0023 Option - Mob/Demob Charleston Harbor 1 Job

0024 Option - Performance and Payment Bonds for Charleston Harbor

1 Job

0025 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 1 Channel and Wings, Sta.

525+00 to 593+00

18,000 Cubic Yard

0026 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 2 Channel and Wings, Sta.

607+00 to 637+00

23,000 Cubic Yard

0027 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 3 Channel and Wings, Sta.

647+00 to 710+00

78,000 Cubic Yard

0028 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 4 Channel and Wings, Sta.

710+00 to 770+00

69,000 Cubic Yard

0029 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 5 Channel and Wings, Sta.

770+00 to 835+00

309,000 Cubic Yard

0030 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 6 Channel and Wings, Sta.

835+00 to 885+00

453,000 Cubic Yard

0031 Option - Maintenance Dredging, Charleston Harbor, AS 7 Channel and Wings, Sta.

885+00 to 955+00

290,000 Cubic Yard

0032 Option - Stand By Time Charleston -------------- -------------- -------------- --------------

0032AA Option - One Day 1 Day

0032AB Option - All over One Day *(NTE) 1 Day

0033 Option- Trawling Requirements (abundance/relocation) Charleston

0033AA Option- First 5 days 5 Days

0033AB Option- All over 5 days *(NTE) 30 Days

*NTE: Not to be Evaluated

TOTAL AMOUNTS

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0001-0003AB $___________________

(All Harbors)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0004-0007AB $___________________

(Brunswick Harbors)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0008-0011AB $___________________

(Savannah Harbor)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0012-0014AB $___________________

(Wilmington Harbor)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0015-0022AB $___________________

(Morehead City)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0023-0033AB $___________________

(Charleston)

TOTAL AMOUNT OF LINE ITEM 0001-0033AB $___________________

NOTE 1:

PLEASE BE SURE TO INCLUDE UNIT PRICES ROUNDED TO TWO (2) DECIMAL PLACES.

NOTE 2:

EXCEPT WHEN IT IS DETERMINED IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 17.206(B) NOT TO BE IN THE

GOVERNMENT’S BEST INTERESTS, THE GOVERNMENT WILL EVALUATE BIDS FOR AWARD

PURPOSES, BY ADDING THE TOTAL PRICE FOR ALL OPTIONS TO THE TOTAL PRICE FOR THE

BASIC REQUIREMENT. THE EVALUATION OF OPTIONS WILL NOT OBLIGATE THE

GOVERNMENT TO EXERCISE THE OPTION.

NOTE 3:

THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE OPTIONAL BID ITEM

CLIN’S 0023 TO 0031 WITHIN 60 DAYS OF CONTRACT AWARD. THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES

THE RIGHT TO EXERCISE ALL OTHER OPTIONAL BID ITEMS NO LATER THAN 31 JULY 2022 .

NOTE 4:

THE EXERCISE OF THE OPTIONAL BID ITEMS SHALL BE SUBJECT TO THE AVAILABILITY OF

FUNDS.

NOTE 5:

CLINS 0003AA, 0006AA, 0007AA, 0010AA, 0011AA, 0013AA, 0014AA, 0021AA, 0022AA, 0032AA, and

0033AA INCLUDE ESTIMATED AMOUNTS OF TRANSIT MILES,

STANDBY DAYS OR TRAWLING DAYS THAT THE GOVERNMENT ANTICIPATES WILL BE

NECESSARY OVER THE COURSE OF THIS CONTRACT. ACTUAL QUANTITIES WILL BE

DETERMINED BY THE GOVERNMENT AS THE NEED ARISES. CLINS 0003AB, 0006AB, 0007AB,

0010AB, 0011AB, 0013AB, 0014AB, 0021AB, 0022AB, 0032AB AND 0033AB ARE ESTABLISHED TO

DETERMINE A PRICE FOR TRANSIT MILES, STANDBY DAYS OR TRAWLING DAYS SHOULD

THOSE QUANTITIES EXCEED THE GOVERNMENT'S ESTIMATE, UP TO THE TOTAL AMOUNT

OF DAYS IDENTIFIED IN THE AA AND AB SUB-CLINS FOR EACH IDENTIFIED CLIN. FOR

EACH OF THESE IDENTIFIED CLINS, ONLY THE AA SUB-CLINS WILL BE EVALUATED TO

DETERMINE A TOTAL PRICE FOR AWARD PURPOSES.

NOTE 6:

ENVIRONMENTAL WINDOW FOR BRUNSWICK HARBOR, CHARLESTON HARBOR AND

SAVANNAH HARBOR IS 15 DECEMBER THROUGH 31 MARCH.

THERE ARE NO ENVIRONMENTAL WINDOWS FOR WILMINGTON HARBOR AND MOREHEAD

CITY. HOWEVER, UPON ISSUANCE OF THE NOTICE TO PROCEED, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL

BE PREPARED TO START WORK NO EARLIER THAN 1 MARCH 2022 IN WILMINGTON HARBOR

AND MOREHEAD CITY.

PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

A contract shall be awarded to a responsible prospective contractor.

Before award, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must submit the following information within three (3) days of request:

(a) Current Financial Statement

(b) Furnish a completed Small Business Subcontracting Plan (LARGE BUSINESS ONLY)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INFORMATION TO ALL CONTRACTORS

System for Award Management (SAM) and Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT)

1. All contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) database before they can be awarded a contract. You may register at http://www.sam.gov. SAM information or help is also available by calling 866-606-8220.

2. Public Law 104-134 requires the use of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) for all Federal payments. EFT information will be pulled from your SAM by the USACE FINANCE CENTER, 5720 INTEGRITY DRIVE, MILLINGTON, TN 38054-5005 for contractor payments.

(End)

PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

1. Contracts shall be awarded to responsible prospective contractors only. Before award, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must:

a. Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them;

b. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and government business commitments;

c. Have a satisfactory performance record;

d. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics;

e. Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them;

f. Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them; and

g. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

2. Each Bidder shall, upon request of the Contracting Officer, furnish information on any or all of the above areas so that the Contracting Officer can make an affirmative determination of responsibility or nonresponsibility.

(End of Paragraph)

Bid Opening:

As many of the restrictions imposed in the response to COVID-19 are still currently in place, the bid opening will be conducted telephonically. Bidders will not be allowed to attend the bid opening in person. All bids received by the deadline will be opened and read via a teleconference line. Below are the teleconference details.

TOLL FREE: 1-844-800-2712

ATTENDEES ACCESS CODE: 43382789

HANDCARRY BIDS

1. If bids/proposals are handcarried, deliver them to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District, Attn: Karri Mares or Ros Shoemaker, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403. All bids/proposals must be received in the Contracting Office not later than the exact time specified for bid opening or time specified for receipt of proposals. No electronic copies of bids will be accepted.

2. Due to security measures at the Wilmington District Office, you should allow sufficient time for delivery of the bid/proposal to ensure it is received timely.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN GOALS

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN SMALL BUSINESS GOALS

1. Attention is directed to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) clause 52.219-9 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan” and Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (DFARS) clause 252.219-7003 “Small Business Subcontracting Plan (DoD Contracts). Subcontracting plans will be evaluated in accordance with Army Federal Acquisition Regulations Supplement (AFARS) Appendix DD, (APDD) “Subcontracting Plan Evaluation Guide”.

The guide is available at: https://www.acquisition.gov/afars/subcontracting-plan-evaluation-guide

2. Acceptability of the plan will be one of the elements considered by the Contracting Officer when determining contractor responsibility prior to award of a contract.

3. Subcontracting plans should be realistic, challenging, and achievable, with positive percentage and dollar subcontracting goals with:

a. Small Business (SB)

b. Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB)

c. Women Owned Small Business (WOSB)

d. Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB)

e. Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB)

f. Historically Underutilized Business Zone (HUBZone)

g. Historically Black Colleges and Universities and Minority Institutions (HBCU/MI)

4. If the proposed subcontracting goals are lower than the below U. S. Army Corps of Engineers “targets” for subcontracting, you are required to provide written justification with your proposed subcontracting plan to fully support your rationale for using lower goals.

5. You are reminded that contractors are measured against the approved subcontracting plan goals and may be assessed liquidated damages if a good faith effort has not been made toward meeting the agreed-upon goals. (See FAR clause 52.219-16 “Liquidated Damages – Subcontracting Plan”.

6. The following subcontracting targets have been assigned to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)

USACE Subcontracting Targets

a. Small Business (SB) 35.4%

b. Small Disadvantage Business (SDB) 5%

c. Women Owned Small Business (WOSB) 5%

d. HUBzone Small Business (HUBzone) 3%

e. Veteran-Owned Small Business (VOSB) 3%

f. Service Disabled Veteran Owned SB (SDVOSB) 3%

7. Stated percentages are based on the total amount of planned subcontracting.

8. Additional information concerning subcontracting plan requirements may be obtained from Mr. Jason Dalton, Deputy for Small Business, Phone: 910-251-4452.

(End of Instruction)

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS

REPORTING REQUIREMENTS--SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

(a) Retainage will be withheld from progress payments in an amount sufficient to protect the Government's ability to assess Liquidated Damages in accordance with FAR clause 52.219-16 for failure to submit timely SF 294 and SF 295 Reports. The amount of retainage will be determined in accordance with the following formula:

(b) Total dollar amount proposed for subcontracting to small business multiplied by percentage of actual progress on the contract, up to a maximum of 10% of the given progress payment, shall be withheld from the next progress payment due after a contractor fails to submit a required report. If one or more reports have been submitted before such failure, formula for determining the amount of retainage will be adjusted by deducting any amounts reported as subcontracted to small business from the total dollar amount proposed to be subcontracted and the difference multiplied by the percent of actual progress, up to a maximum of 10% of the given progress payment.

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

DISCLOSURE OF MAGNITUDE

Disclosure of Magnitude of Construction (FAR 36.204 and DFARS 236.204)

The estimated price range for this project is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

PROJNET

1. Solicitation/Technical Inquiries via ProjNet

a. Inquiries are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry at the ProjNet website at https://www.projnet.org <https://www.projnet.org> .

b. If you have technical problems accessing the Bidder Inquiry via the ProjNet website, contact ProjNet Customer Support at 217-367-3273 or 833-389-1097. These numbers are for technical issues accessing the website ONLY.

2. Read this paragraph in conjunction with contract provision FAR 52.214-6, “Explanation to Prospective Bidders”.

3. Any prospective bidder/offeror desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings specifications, etc., must request it in writing via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet within no less than ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening or receipt of proposals. The Government reserves the right to decline addressing questions received less than ten (10) calendar days prior to receipt of bid opening or receipt of proposals.

4. No Inquiries will be accepted by the Bidder Inquiry system within ten (10) calendar days prior to the date of bid opening. However, you may still access the Bidder Inquiry system to view answers/replies to previous inquiries until the bid opening.

5.ProjNet - Bidder Inquiry module.

a. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders/offerors will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To access Bidder Inquiry, go to the ProjNet web page at http://www.projnet.org <http://www.projnet.org> and click the “Quick Add” link. Once at the Quick Add screen, select agency USACE, enter Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, and bidder’s/offeror’s e-mail address, then click login. If this is bidder’s/offeror’s first time logging in they will be taken to the Bidder Inquiry Create Account screen to self-register. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue. Please remember your Secret Question Answer and email address used for future access to this website.

b. From this page you may view all bidder/offeror inquiries under Reports or post a new inquiry under Submit.

c. Bidders/Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by another email notification that an answer to their question has been posted after it has been reviewed by our technical team and responded to by a Contracting Officer. It is the responsibility of the Bidder/Offeror to check their junk email and email delivery options to ensure delivery of these acknowledgement emails.

d. Bidders/Offerors are responsible for checking bid inquiry items.

e. Bidders/Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. The name of the submitter or firm is not published for the public on the report of all Bidder Inquiries. Bidders/ Offerors are on notice of, and assumed to be aware of, all inquiries, responses, and information posted in the Bidder Inquiry System up to the date of bid submission, whether the inquiry was generated by the Bidder themselves or another potential Bidder/ Offeror. Bidders are responsible for incorporating all such information into their bid, or for requesting further clarification."

6. Solicitation Information: IFB/RFP No: W912PM21B0008 Bidder Inquiry Key: RDU6GP-MPD8IE

HARBOR MAINTENANCE FEE

Offerors or bidders contemplating use of U. S. ports in the performance of contract work are subject to paying a harbor maintenance fee as authorized under Section 1402 of the Water Resource Development Act of 1986 (Public Law 99-662). The fee imposed by the act is equal to a percentage (as set forth by the Act and amendments thereto) of the value of the commercial cargo involved. Firms performing work under U. S. Government contracts are not exempt from the act. Offerors and bidders are responsible for ensuring the applicable fee and associated cost are taken in the preparation of their offer or bid. Information pertaining to the act and list of U. S. ports which subjects the cargo to the harbor maintenance fee may be obtained from local U. S. Customs Service Offices or by writing to the Director, User Fee Task Force, Division of Inspection and Control, Room 4132, U. S. Customs Service, 1301 Constitution Avenue, N. W., Washington, DC 20229.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

Wilmington Harbor: 20.7%

Morehead City: 31.7% Savannah Harbor: 30.6% and

29.8% Brunswick Harbor: 22.2%

Charleston Harbor: 30%

6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is GA Bryan; GA Chatham; GA Effingham counties for Savannah Harbor; FL Bradford; FL Columbia; FL Dade; FL Gilchrist;

FLHamilton; FL LaFayetle; FL Levy; FL Marion; FL Putnam; FL Suwannee; FL Union; GA Brantley; GA Camden; GA Charlton; GA Glynn; GA Pierce; GA Ware counties for Brunswick Harbor; Carteret County NC for Morehead City; New Hanover and Brunswick Counties, NC for Wilmington Harbor; and Charleston County, SC for Charleston Harbor.

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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 Percent (20%) 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 U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Wilmington District, Attn: Rosalind Shoemaker, Contracting Officer, 69 Darlington Avenue, Wilmington, NC 28403.

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

For Morehead City Harbor and Wilmington Harbor:

Name: Ms. Holly Wilde Telephone: (910) 251-4927 Email Address: Holly.Wilde@usace.army.mil

For Brunswick Harbor and Savannah Harbor:

Name: Mr. Burt Moore Telephone: (912) 652-6086 Email Address: Burton.C.Moore@usace.army.mil

For Charleston Harbor:

Name: Wes Wilson Telephone: (843) 329-8054 Email Address: Wesley.B.Wilson@usace.army.mil

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

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

PLANT AND EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

Available Plant to be Used

NOTES: THE BIDDER SHALL INSERT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION UNDER THE APPROPRIATE

HEADING, USING A SEPARATE LINE FOR EACH MAJOR ITEM AND AN ADDITIONAL PAGE IF

NECESSARY.

a. Number. For dredges give identifying number and name.

b. Type. Under this heading give description as follows: For bucket and dipper dredges show bucket capacity in cubic yards, horsepower of hoist engine, type of power, and number of swings per hour; for pipeline dredges show inside diameter of discharge pipe, horsepower of pump engine, and type of power.

c. Capacity. Under this heading, state the estimated capacity of the plant in cubic yards per month when working materials similar to those which it is anticipated will be encountered in the performance of the work.

d. The listing of plant herein is not to be construed as an agreement on the part of the Government that it is adequate for performance of the work.

The following statement will be executed by all bidders: The plant (will, will not) have the facilities for furnishing the meals required by paragraph entitled “Accommodations and Meals for Inspectors” of the Supplementary Special Contract Requirements of the specifications.

ENG FORM 1619R

1 May 1959

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7016 Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

252.204-7017 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services -- Representation

DEC 2019

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is $30,000,000.00.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

XX (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

XX (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an…