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SOLICITATION W912PM21Q0034 – Sew er Line Replacement at B. Everett Jordan Lake in Moncure, Chatham County, North Carolina.

THIS SOLICITATION IS A REQUEST FOR QUOTE UNDER FAR PART 13 - SIMPLIFIED ACQUISITION PROCEDURES.

THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION FOR THIS PROJECT IS BETWEEN $25,000 and $100,000.

------------------- 100% SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE ------------------------

AWARD WILL BE MADE TO THE LOWEST PRICED, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE QUOTE.

NOTICE: SECTION 00 45 00 - PROVISION 52.204-8, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS TO BE SUBMITTED VIA EMAIL WITH QUOTE. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION OR ANY QUESTIONS, MUST BE SUBMITTED BY SEPTEMBER 10, 2021, 2:00 PM EST. REQUESTS

FOR INFORMATION OR QUESTIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER 2:00 PM, EST.

ALL REQUESTS, QUESTIONS, AND QUOTE SUBMISSIONS SHALL BE VIA EMAIL DIRECTED TO ALICIA.G.EVANS@USACE.ARMY.MIL AND KARRI.L.MARES@USACE.ARMY.MIL. INQUIRIES AND REQUESTS THAT ARE DIRECTED TO ANY OTHER PERSON MAY NOT BE RELAYED TO

THE PROPER PERSON AND, THEREFORE, MAY NOT BE ANSWERED.

ALICIA EVANS 910-251-4785

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

27-Aug-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

X

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 _______15 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________90 calendar days after receiving aw ard, notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________SOW

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 ______________14 Sep 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 is, X 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

CONTRACTING - WILMINGTON DISTRICT

69 DARLINGTON AVENUE

WILMINGTON NC 28403

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 AM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

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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

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation, Contract Line Item Number (CLIN) Schedule

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Mobilization and DemobilizationFFP

In accordance the attached Statement of Work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1NE

NET AMT

0002 1 Job UtilitiesFFP

0003 1 Job Demolition-Sewer LinesFFP

0004 1 Job Installation-New Sewer Line and CleanoutFFP at Maintenance Area

0005 1 Job Installation-VAC Sewer LinesFFP

0006 1 Job Rehabilitation - ManholeFFP

0007 1 Job Regrade/Restore Work Sites –FFP

Seed and Straw

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

GRAVITY SEWER LINE REPAIRS

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

B. EVERETT JORDAN DAM AND LAKE

2080 JORDAN DAM ROAD

MONCURE, NC 27559

1.0 INTRODUCTION

1.1 Objective

The objective of this project is to replace approximately 200 feet of existing sanitary sewer line and complete a manhole rehabilitation. The existing sewer pipe material is expected to be a combination of vitrified clay (VC) and polyvinyl chloride (PVC), but other pipe materials including cast iron could be encountered.

1.2 Location of Work

The work area is located adjacent to a Visitor Center and maintenance area at 2080 Jordan Dam Road in Moncure, North Carolina. See site map (Attachment 1) and (Attachment 2) for an aerial view of the work locations. The area is owned and managed by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Wilmington District. See photographs (Attachment 3) and (Attachment 4) for a ground level view of the site conditions showing the extent of the sewer line designated for replacement.

1.3 Work Schedule

Normal working hours for the contractor shall be Monday through Friday (0700-1630), unless otherwise specified, or as specifically approved in advance by the Contracting Officer Representative (COR). All federal holidays shall be observed by the Contractor and no work shall be performed on-site other than what is specified in this statement of work and what is permitted by specific approval by the COR.

1.4 Pre-Proposal Site Visit

Interested vendors may schedule a site visit with Mr. Chad Eller, Civil Engineer Technician, at (919) 542-4501 or (919) 846-9332

1.5 Schedule

The contractor shall commence work under this contract within FIFTEEN (15) days upon issuance of contract award. All work shall be completed within 90 days of contract award. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

1.6 Payment

All costs for labor, materials, equipment, tools, supplies, and incidentals necessary to complete this contract shall be included in the total price of the quote.

2.0 DESCRIPTION OF SERVICES

The tasks of this Scope of Work are described as follows:

2.1 Display of signage around work area

Contractor shall erect warning signage for the public’s safety around job site at a mutually agreed upon distance with the COR for the duration of work.

2.2 Replacement of existing sewer line at maintenance compound

*Before any excavation takes place, the contractor shall be responsible for locating all underground utilities*

The work shall include but not be limited to the following:

-Excavate trench to expose the entire run of sanitary sewer line slated for replacement.

-Remove and dispose of approximately 70 feet of existing 4-inch diameter sanitary sewer piping. Average pipe depth is estimated to be 5.5 feet.

-Prepare the bottom of the trench for the installation and bedding of the new PVC pipe by removing an additional 4” of soil and bedding with #67 gravel.

-Install new 4-inch SDR 26 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sanitary sewer pipe. Contractor shall also install a 4-inch vertical cleanout that is flush with the finished grade at the repair site closest to the maintenance building (Attachment 5). New PVC sewer pipe shall connect to existing pipe ends using an elastomeric fitting/coupling and installed using manufacturer recommendations. Once installed, the new PVC pipe shall be embedded to a level even with the top of the pipe with #67 gravel.

-Once the new sewer pipe is embedded and the connections to the existing sewer lines are made, the trench can be compacted up to the existing grade with the previously excavated material, taking care to remove any rocks greater than 4-inches across. Any excess soil/rock can be disposed of on-site at a COR-approved location.

-Prepare the disturbed site for placement of a hard fescue-clover blend. Minimum seed specifications are 98% purity and 90% germination rate. Seed shall be spread at a rate of 5 lbs/1000 sq ft. Site shall be tamped after seed is disbursed and covered in straw at a rate of 80 lbs/1000 sq ft. Straw shall contain no mold or fertile seed.

2.3 Replacement of existing sewer lines at Visitor Center

*Before any excavation takes place, the contractor shall be responsible for locating all underground utilities*

*The contractor shall abandon in place an existing 4” PVC sewer line from a cleanout at the corner of the

Visitor Center building to a manhole adjacent to the Visitor Center.

The work shall include but not be limited to the following:

-The contractor shall excavate a trench between the cleanout and manhole where a new 4” (minimum DR11) HDPE pipe will be installed to replace the abandoned sewer line. The HDPE pipe shall have a light-colored interior for future camera inspections. The contractor will have two options for installing the new sewer line (see Attachment 2 for visualization):

-Option 1 will be a curved alignment that could allow the use of a single pipe and reduce the need for pipe joining. If the contractor selects this option, the amount of deflection in the HDPE pipe shall not exceed 75 percent of manufacturer recommendations.

-Option 2 is to follow the original path of the sewer line and replace the 90 degree pipe angle with (2) 45 degree pipe angles. The sewer line depth for the existing line ranges from 2-4 feet.

-Prepare the bottom of the trench for the installation and bedding of the new HDPE pipe by removing an additional 4” of soil and replacing with #78 gravel or sand. Once installed, the new HDPE pipe shall be embedded to 6” above the pipe crown with #78 gravel or sand.

-Connection of the new HDPE inlet pipe to the manhole shall be accomplished by machine coring the existing opening and the installation of a properly sized neoprene rubber boot. All non-rubber boot components shall be made of stainless steel.

-Once the new sewer pipe is embedded completely and the connections to the existing sewer lines are made, the trench can be compacted up to the existing grade with the previously excavated material, taking care to remove any rocks greater than 4-inches across. Any excess soil/rock can be disposed of on-site at a COR-approved location.

Temporary blocks or restraints (if used) must be removed before installing the final backfill material

-The contractor shall then excavate a trench to expose the approximately 25 feet of 4” PVC sewer pipe from the manhole downstream to an existing joint.

-Remove and dispose of existing PVC sewer pipe. Pipe depth is estimated to be approximately 4.5 feet.

-Prepare the bottom of the trench for the installation and bedding of the new PVC pipe by removing an additional 4” of soil and replacing with #67 gravel.

-Install new 4-inch SDR 26 polyvinyl chloride (PVC) sanitary sewer pipe. New PVC sewer pipe shall connect to existing pipe end using an elastomeric fitting/coupling and installed using manufacturer recommendations.

-Connection of the new PVC outlet pipe to the manhole shall be accomplished by machine coring the existing opening and the installation of a properly sized neoprene rubber boot. All non-rubber boot components shall be made of stainless steel.

-Once installed, the new PVC pipe shall be embedded to the pipe crown with #67 gravel.

-Once the new sewer pipe is embedded completely and the connections to the existing sewer lines are made, the trench can be compacted up to the existing grade with the previously excavated material, taking care to remove any rocks greater than 4-inches across. Any excess soil/rock can be disposed of on-site at a COR-approved location.

-Prepare the disturbed site for placement of a hard fescue-clover blend. Minimum seed specifications are 98% purity and 90% germination rate. Seed shall be spread at a rate of 5 lbs/1000 sq ft. Site shall be tamped after seed is disbursed and covered in straw at a rate of 80 lbs/1000 sq ft. Straw shall contain no mold or fertile seed.

2.4 Manhole rehabilitation

-The Contractor shall furnish all labor, materials, and equipment required to clean, grout, patch, and/or seal the manhole. See (Attachment 6) for existing conditions of the manhole.

-Prior to any rehabilitation efforts, all portions of the manhole to be coated shall be cleaned of all dirt, roots, loose particles, corroded or damaged materials, oils, grease, curing compounds, and chemical contaminants. Methods for cleaning shall be in accordance to manufacturer’s recommendations. Any debris generated shall be disposed in accordance with all local, state and federal laws and regulations.

2.5 General Standards

-Contractor shall refer to ASTM D2321; Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications (or a similar standard that is applicable to the particular flexible pipe material being installed) for installation guidance on all aspects of the project not covered in the Scope of Work.

Pipe Standards

-All the thermoplastic plastic pipe materials discussed above should follow the installation guidance given in ASTM D2321; Standard Practice for Underground Installation of Thermoplastic Pipe for Sewers and Other Gravity-Flow Applications (or a similar standard that is applicable to the particular flexible pipe material being installed).

-HDPE pressure pipe shall comply fully with AWWA C906 and ASTM D3350. HDPE pipe shall be outside diameter controlled and have either iron pipe size (IPS) or ductile iron pipe size (DIPS) nominal diameters.

-PVC gravity sewer pipe and fittings should be manufactured in accordance with ASTM Standard D-3034 and intended for use in drainage of sanitary and industrial wastes, storm water, and similar liquids.

Joint Standards

-HDPE pipe joints shall be heat fused (if necessary). Fusion of the pipe and fittings shall be performed in accordance with the pipe manufacturer's recommendations as to equipment and technique. The fusion operation shall be performed by an individual who has demonstrated the ability to fuse polyethylene pipe in the manner recommended by the pipe supplier.

-All gasketed (non-HDPE) joints shall be compression, bell and spigot push-on conforming to ASTM D 3212-89 "Standard Specification for Joints for Drain and Sewer Plastic Pipes Using Flexible Elastomeric Seals", conforming to ASTM F 477. Lubricant shall be as recommended by the pipe manufacturer.

Manhole Repair Materials

-Concrete surface defects, such as deteriorated concrete or masonry, hollow areas, bugholes, honeycombs, cracks and voids shall be filled flush and true with grouting, plugging, or patching compound as necessary to adequately construct a new protective coating lining system. The compound should be applied as recommended by the manufacturer for each application and in accordance with ICRI Technical Guideline No.

03730 “Guide for Selecting Application Methods for the Repair of Concrete Surfaces”. The compound shall comply with the following minimum requirements:

Minimum Requirements Compressive Strength ASTM C109 >1000 psi, 1 hour

>2500 psi, 24 hours

Sulfate Resistance ASTM C267 No weight loss after 15 cycles @ 2000 rpm

Freeze/Thaw ASTM C666 100 cycles Pull Out Strength ASTM C234 14000 lbs Set Time <5 minutes

*Contractor shall submit written proof and/or material certifications for verification by the COR.

-Coat invert channels with a material compatible to the manhole lining system per the manhole lining manufacturer’s recommendations to prevent infiltration and to build up the invert channel to form a smooth flow channel after the application of the protective coating material. The entire channel shall be coated. The coating shall be troweled uniformly onto the invert at a minimum one-half (½”) inch in thickness or as recommended by the manufacturer. The coating shall extend out onto the bench of the manhole sufficiently to tie into the liner.

Manhole Protective Coating Material

-The contractor shall use an epoxy coating system - 100% solids, solvent-free two-component epoxy resin system thixotropic in nature and filled with select fillers to minimize permeability and provide sag resistance acceptable to these specifications (up to 125 mils in a single coat).

Product type - Amine cured epoxy Solids Content (vol %) 100 Mix Ratio 3:1 Compressive Strength 18,000 psi Tensile Strength, % 1.5% Tensile Elongation, % 1.5% Bond Strength - Concrete >Tensile Strength of Concrete

-Application procedures shall conform to the recommendations of the protective coating manufacturer, including material handling, mixing, environmental controls during application, safety, and spray equipment.

The spray equipment shall be specifically designed to accurately ratio and apply the specified protective coating materials and shall be regularly maintained and in proper working order. The protective coating material must be spray applied by a Certified Applicator of the protective coating manufacturer

-Application shall include bench, invert and manhole, structure vertical walls up to the lid.

Other Standards

-Follow manufacturer’s recommendations for delivery, storage, and handling of all PVC and HPDE pipe.

If any gouges, scrapes, or other damage to the pipe results in loss of 10% of the pipe wall thickness, do not use.

-When replacing pipe ends that terminate at the manhole wall, contractor shall core drill the existing manhole and install a water stop ring or boot per manufacturer recommendations.

-The minimum slope requirement for all sewer lines being replaced is 2%

- Pipe boots shall meet or exceed ASTM C 923 – Standard Specification for Resilient Connectors Between Reinforced Concrete Manhole Structures, Pipes, and Laterals

2.5 Quality Assurance

-All materials furnished as part of this contract shall be from a manufacturer who has been regularly engaged in the design and manufacture of the materials for at least five (5) years.

3.0 GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

3.0 Utilities

The Contractor shall coordinate with the COR prior to excavation throughout the project to prevent damage to utilities. The Contractor shall be responsible for repairs to any utilities if damaged.

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3.1 Acquisition of necessary permits

The Contractor shall procure all necessary permits from local, county, and/or state authorities prior to commencement of work.

3.2 Site Cleanup

All liquid and solid waste generated from the actions in the Scope of Work shall be removed from site upon completion and disposed in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements.

3.3 Warranty

All work completed as part of this Scope of Work shall be warranted against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of not less than one year from date of final acceptance.

3.4 Best Management Practices (BMPs)

The Contractor shall conduct all site work using BMP’s in order to reduce the impact on the environment.

Special care shall be taken around natural drains to prevent soil erosion or the introduction of sediment into the ecosystem. Utilize the following guidance for erosion and sediment control:

(1) Temporary silt fencing will be installed and maintained in areas where existing structure removal may affect sediment runoff into wetland areas.

(2) If sediment control features are needed, they shall be inspected daily and left in place until final stabilization and grass establishment is accepted by COR.

3.5 Government Safety Requirements

All work will be conducted in a safe manner and comply with OSHA standards and EM 385-1-1, latest edition. The work will take place in the vicinity of a public area and government personnel may require access during the work period. Contractor shall take all necessary precautions to insure the safety of the visiting public and government personnel.

4.0 CONTRACT MANAGEMENT AND PLANS

4.1 Work Schedule

Within 72 hours of the commencement of work activities, the Contractor shall prepare and submit a Work Schedule to the COR. The Work Schedule shall include, but is not limited to, such activities as mobilization/demobilization activities, general construction plans, and any other pertinent information that would be helpful for the COR to determine if temporary closure of park areas may be necessary.

4.2 Accident Prevention Plan

Prior to any work activities, the Contractor shall prepare and submit an Accident Prevention Plan. The Contractor shall be fully responsible for the administration of health and safety requirements for the project.

The Contractor shall prepare an Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1 Safety and Health Requirements Manual, (current edition), https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf, Appendix A, Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plans, Abbreviated APP for Limited- Scope Service, Supply and R&D Contracts, Checklist A-01. If any of the items are not applicable to the activities outlined in this SOW, the Contractor shall note those items as “Not Applicable” with brief explanation.

4.3 Preliminary Work Activities

Following the Government approval of the Work Schedule and Accident Prevention Plan, the Contractor shall mobilize to the site and establish a staging/lay down area in coordination with the COR. The Contractor shall also coordinate the mobilization and receiving of any equipment to the site.

4.4 Progress Reports

Not Applicable.

4.5 Completion Report

The Contractor shall prepare a Completion Report detailing the activities performed under this Contract.

The Contractor shall include a complete set of project records including all correspondence, reports, submittals, confirmation notices, photographs, and any other records or documents generated as a result of the project.

4.6 Review of Progress and Technical Adequacy

At appropriate times, representatives of the Contracting Officer may review the progress and technical adequacy of the work. Such review will not relieve the Contractor from performing all contract Task Order requirements.

4.7 Submittals

Within fifteen days after receipt of the Notice to Proceed, the Contractor shall submit to COR for approval:

(1) A list of materials to be furnished, including names of the suppliers

(2) Data to show that the product conforms to the specification requirements

(3) Manufacturer’s Warranty on the products and a certificate showing compliance with applicable ASTM standards.

If sending over mail, please address to:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers ATTN: Chad Eller PO Box 144 Moncure, NC 27559

5.0 COORDINATION AND POINTS OF CONTACT

The Contractor shall be fully responsible for coordinating the field work needs with the appropriate points of contact listed below:

USACE, Wilmington District:

Chad Eller, Civil Engineer Technician (919) 542-4501 or (919) 846-9332

6.0 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY REQUIREMENTS (AT/OPSEC)

The Contractor shall adhere to the following conditions:

6.11 AT Level I Training. All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil/courses/atl1/launch.html; or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

6.12 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub‐contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office.

Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

6.13 For contractors requiring Common Access Card (CAC). The contractor and all sub-contractors employees will be issued a CAC only if duties involve one of the following: (1) Both physical access to a DoD facility and access, via logon, to DoD networks on-site or remotely; (2) Remote access, via logon, to a DoD network using DoD-approved remote access procedures; or (3) Physical access to multiple DoD facilities or multiple non-DoD federally controlled facilities on behalf of the DoD on a recurring basis for a period of 6 months or more. At the discretion of the sponsoring activity, an interim CAC may be issued based on a favorable review of the FBI fingerprint check and a successfully scheduled NACI at the Office of Personnel Management.

6.14 iWATCH and/or CorpsWatch training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

6.15 Requirement for OPSEC training. All new contractor employees will complete Level I OPSEC Training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. Additionally, all contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training. OPSEC awareness training is available at the following websites:

https://www.iad.gov/ioss/ or http://www.cdse.edu/catalog/operations-security.html; or it can be provided by the RA OPSEC Officer in presentation form which will be documented via memorandum.

6.16 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials.

All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

6.17 Pre‐screen candidates by using E‐Verify Program. The Contractor must pre‐screen Candidates using the E‐verify Program (http://www.dhs.gov/E‐Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E‐verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

*IMAGES TO BE ATTACHED SEPARATELY*

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

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.

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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.

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CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

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

MAY 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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

24.7% 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 located adjacent to a Visitor Center and maintenance area at 2080 Jordan Dam Road in Moncure, North Carolina.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

ALTERNATE I (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “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” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute shall submit the request with its offer, including the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

(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 not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 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 the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic 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.

52.236-27 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:

Name: Mr. Chad Eller, Civil Engineer Technician Address: 2080 Jordan Dam Road, Mocure, North Carolina 27559 Telephone: (919) 542-4501 or (919) 846-9332

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov/

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237110.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(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:

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

X (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.

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