AG-9AB5-S-15-0087.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AG-9AB5-S-15-0087

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

07/29/2015

PAGE OF PAGES

1 18

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

USDA Forest Service 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

USDA Forest Service Attn: Mary Cantrell 1600 Tollhouse Road Clovis, CA 93611

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

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

559 297-0706 ext. 4890

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

Lower Beasore Bridge Stringer Repair Sierra National Forest

Note to Offerors:

Proposals may be mailed to the address in Block 8, or faxed to (559) 294-4833, or emailed to mecantrell@fs.fed.us Do not wait until the last minute to submit your proposal. If the fax machine or email server is jammed up due to last minute submissions and your COMPLETE proposal is not received by the date and time specified in Block 13A, your proposal will be considered late. Late proposals will NOT be accepted.

Failure to submit a technical proposal will result in disqualification. See Section M.

DUNS:____________________

E-Mail Address:____________________________

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 7 calendar days and complete it within 60 calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See F.)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

N/A

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 1 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1:00 p.m. (hour) local time 08/17/2015 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government within calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER

(Type or print)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return ____ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration slated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

(Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

MARY E CANTRELL

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

SF-1442

Lower Beasore Creek Bridge

SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs Schedule of Items

LOWER BEASORE CREEK BRIDGE SPLIT STRINGER REPAIR

BASS LAKE RANGER DISTRICT

SIERRA NATIONAL FOREST

MADERA COUNTY

Pay Item No. Item Description

Est Quan Unit Unit Price Amount

Base Work Items:

151(01) Mobilization (no bonding required) 1 LS

557(03)

Treated structural timber and lumber(includes shipping and installation) 1 JOB

3"x12" x 6'-0" (full dim. Rough) DF #1 1 EA

3"x12" x 6'-6" (full dim. Rough) DF #1 1 EA

3"x12 x1'-7" (long-pt to long pt) DF #1 Blocking 21 EA

1/2" dia x 1'-3" Hot dipped galv. All- Thread 11 EA

1/2" dia x 2 1/2" OD Malleable iron Washer 22 EA

1/2" dia Hot-dipped galv. Nut 22 EA

2 1/2" dia Hot-dipped galv. Split ring

(TECO) 22 EA

Split Ring "Cutterhead Tool" (w/pilot and cutters) 1 EA

635(01) Temporary Traffic Control 1 LS

TOTAL

NOTE: Must bid on all items.

DUNS#_________________________

Signature_________________________

C - SECTION C - Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

C.1 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Repair split stringer on Lower Beasore Creek Bridge. The work consists of simultaneously jacking up the west end of the bridge and temporarily shore. Repair girder by attaching new treated timbers on both sides of split with specified hardware, place new blocking through-out bridge, place bridge back on to abutment while maintaining traffic control.

C.2 APPLICABLE SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS

In addition to the specifications which are part of the base contract, the following specifications and drawings apply:

a. Special Project Specification (SPS) 557 Timber Structures

b. Project Plans, drawing sheets 1-3.

c. Sierra NF Fire Plan dated August 2012.

A detailed “Work Schedule Plan” and “Traffic Plan” will be required prior to start of work.

C.3 PROJECT LOCATIONS

The project is located on the Bass Lake Ranger District of the Sierra National Forest. From Fresno, CA. proceed north on state highway 41 approximately 40 miles through the community of Oakhurst, CA. to the intersection of County Road 274, then proceed southeast on County Road 274 approximately 5 miles to the intersection of Forest Road 5S07 (Beasore Road), then proceed north on Forest Road 5S07 approximately 20 miles to the intersection of 5S15, proceed on 5S15 approximately 1000 feet to the Lower Beasore Bridge and project site.

C.4 CONTRACT TIME

Estimated start work date is August, 2015. The contract time will be 60 days. Contract time includes delays for weather; locating and transporting supplies and materials; and final site cleanup.

C.5 PROJECT SITE CLEAN UP

Project site cleanup includes the removal and proper disposal of all construction trash, debris, and residue off of National Forest Land.

All spills of petroleum products including leak spots from parked vehicles shall be removed and properly disposed according to all Local, State, and Federal rules, regulations, and laws governing such disposal.

During the Work the Contractor is required to furnish dumpsters or other trash receptacles and to empty such containers either as they become full or weekly, whichever is more frequent. The Contractor shall not place materials of any kind into private or Government trash bins or dumpsters.

C.6 PRICE RANGE

The price range of this project is less than $25,000.

C.7 SPECIAL CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK

a. Physical Conditions. The indications of physical conditions on the drawings and in the specifications are the result of site investigations and surveys performed by the Government.

b. Weather. Low temperatures at the project sites range from temperatures of less than 20 ºF in December and January to lows of 65 ºF in July and August. High temperatures range from 45 ºF in December and January to over 90 ºF in July and August. The annual precipitation at the project sites varies from less than 12 inches per year including snow fall in the valley to several feet of snow in the mountains. Winter snow storms and freezing temperatures will occur during the winter months that result in a winter project shutdown at higher elevations. Icy conditions on local roads and highways can occur during the fall, winter and spring. Highway curves in shaded areas will remain covered with ice or frost for weeks.

c. Work Hours. Work hours are from 7:00 am to 5:00 pm Monday through Friday.

Weekend equipment work is not allowed at any time during the Work. Dogs and pets are not allowed on the project site at any time.

d. Safety, Emergency Communications and Evacuation. Contractor is responsible for the safety of the Contractor’s employees including Subcontractors employees, Government employees associated with the project, and any visitors to the site both Government and private. The Contractor shall submit a project safety plan to the Contracting Officer for review prior to commencement of Work. The project safety plan shall comply with the appropriate California OSHA and Federal OSHA rules and regulations and must include a medical evacuation and emergency communications plan.

e. Highway Permits. Contractor is responsible for securing any overload or over width limit permits required for the transport of materials or equipment to the project site. The Contractor is responsible for conducting a thorough reconnaissance of all routes leading to the site.

f. Toilets. No toilet or shower facilities are available on site. Contractor shall provide toilet facilities for its employees.

g. Camping. Contractor may use a self-contained travel trailer or recreational vehicle to camp on National Forest System lands near the project sites subject to the approval of the Contracting Officer. All waste material must be transported off-site to a station equipped to handle such waste.

h. Security. Contractor is responsible for the Contractor’s equipment and materials supplied to the site. All equipment not equipped with a key lock system shall be secured in such a manner as to make it inoperable to the average person at the end of each working day. All hand tools and other equipment shall be secured at the end of each working day. On Fridays all construction debris, trash, and refuse shall be properly stored in dumpsters or trash bins or removed from the site.

i. Burning Permits. Contractor is subject to all rules and regulations governing the on site burning of slash and other debris. Contractor shall obtain a burning permit from the jurisdiction having control over burning. The Contractor shall comply with Fire Plan for Construction and Service Contracts included in the Contract.

j. Protection of Resources. Contractor shall thoroughly clean all equipment prior to delivery to the project site to remove weeds, mud, grease and oil buildup from the tires, wheels, tracks, engines and engine compartments, and other surfaces. Spills of petroleum products and other hazardous substances shall be reported, contained, and removed in accordance with all applicable rules, regulations and laws. Contractor shall submit a project spill response plan at the pre-work meeting for review by the Contracting Officer.

C.8 EQUIPMENT CLEANING

Unless the entire project area is already infected with noxious weeds, the contractor shall ensure that prior to moving on to another part of the project area all off-road equipment, which last operated in areas known by Forest Service to be infected with noxious weeds, is free of soil, seeds, vegetative matter, or other debris that could contain or hold seeds. Contractor shall certify in writing that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds prior to each start-up of operations and for subsequent moves of equipment to other project areas. Measures taken to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds will be identified. “Off-road equipment” includes all equipment operating off of paved roadways. A Current list of noxious weeds of concern to Forest Service is available at the Forest Supervisor’s office. Contractor shall clean off-road equipment prior to moving between project areas with known infestations with noxious weeds and other project areas, if any, which are free of such weeds. Project area maps show areas known by Forest Service that contain specific noxious weeds species of concern. Contractor shall employ whatever cleaning methods are necessary to ensure that off-road equipment is free of noxious weeds. Equipment shall be considered free of soil, seeds, and other such debris when a visual inspection does not disclose such material. Disassembly of equipment components or specialized inspection tools is not required. Contractor shall notify Forest Service at least 24 hours prior to beginning of work in area designated as a noxious weed area, unless otherwise agreed.

Notification shall include the location of the equipment’s most recent operations. If the prior location of the off-road equipment cannot be identified, forest service may assume that it was infested with noxious weed seeds. Upon request of Forest Service, Contractor must arrange for forest Service to inspect each piece of off-road equipment prior to it being placed into service. If Contractor desires to clean off-road equipment on national forest land, such as at the end of a project or prior to moving to a new unit that is free from noxious weeds, Contractor and Forest Service shall agree on methods of cleaning, locations for the cleaning, and control of off-site impacts, if any. New infestations of noxious weeds, of concern to Forest Service and identified by either Contractor or Forest Service, within the project area or on the haul route, shall be promptly reported to the other party.

C.9 AGAR 452.211-72 Statement of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The Contractor shall furnish the necessary personnel, material, equipment, services and facilities (except as otherwise specified), to perform the Statement of Work/Specifications referenced in Section J.

C.10 AGAR 452.211-73 Attachments to Statements of Work/Specifications. (FEB 1988)

The attachments to the Statement of Work/Specifications listed in Section J are hereby made part of this solicitation and any resultant contract.

SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

For this contract, there are no clauses in Section D

E - SECTION E - Inspection and Acceptance

E.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements. (APR 1984)

SECTION F - Deliveries or Performance

F.1 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work. (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within 7 calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than 60 calendar days from the effective date on the Notice to Proceed.

The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

F.2 FAR 52.242-14 Suspension of Work. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may order the Contractor, in writing, to suspend, delay, or interrupt all or any part of the work of this contract for the period of time that the Contracting Officer determines appropriate for the convenience of the Government.

(b) If the performance of all or any part of the work is, for an unreasonable period of time, suspended, delayed, or interrupted (1) by an act of the Contracting Officer in the administration of this contract, or (2) by the Contracting Officer's failure to act within the time specified in this contract (or within a reasonable time if not specified), an adjustment shall be made for any increase in the cost of performance of this contract (excluding profit) necessarily caused by the unreasonable suspension, delay, or interruption, and the contract modified in writing accordingly.

However, no adjustment shall be made under this clause for any suspension, delay, or interruption to the extent that performance would have been so suspended, delayed, or interrupted by any other cause, including the fault or negligence of the Contractor, or for which an equitable adjustment is provided for or excluded under any other term or condition of this contract.

(c) A claim under this clause shall not be allowed -

(1) For any costs incurred more than 20 days before the Contractor shall have notified the Contracting Officer in writing of the act or failure to act involved (but this requirement shall not apply as to a claim resulting from a suspension order); and

(2) Unless the claim, in an amount stated, is asserted in writing as soon as practicable after the termination of the suspension, delay, or interruption, but not later than the date of final payment under the contract.

SECTION G - Contract Administration Data

G.1 FAR 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference. (FEB 1995)

If the Contracting Officer decides to conduct a preconstruction conference, the successful offeror will be notified and will be required to attend. The Contracting Officer's notification will include specific details regarding the date, time, and location of the conference, any need for attendance by subcontractors, and information regarding the items to be discussed.

SECTION H - Special Contract Requirements

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://www.dm.usda.gov/procurement/policy/agar.html

452.236-71 Prohibition Against the Use of Lead-Based Paint. (NOV 1996) 452.236-72 Use of Premises. (NOV 1996) 452.236-73 Archaeological or Historic Sites. (FEB 1988) 452.236-74 Control of Erosion, Sedimentation, and Pollution. (NOV 1996) 452.236-76 Samples and Certificates. (FEB 1988)

H.2 AGAR 452.236-77 Emergency Response. (NOV 1996)

(a) Contractor's Responsibility for Fire Fighting. (1) The Contractor, under the provisions of FAR clause 52.236-9, PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS, shall immediately extinguish all fires on the work site other than those fires in use as a part of the work. (2) The Contractor may be held liable for all damages and for all costs incurred by the Government for labor, subsistence, equipment, supplies, and transportation deemed necessary to control or suppress a fire set or caused by the Contractor or the Contractor's agents or employees.

(b) Contractor's Responsibility for Notification in Case of Fire. The Contractor shall immediately notify the Government of any fires sighted on or in the vicinity of the work site.

(c) Contractor's Responsibility for Responding to Emergencies. When directed by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall allow the Government to temporarily use employees and equipment from the work site for emergency work (anticipated to be restricted to fire fighting). An equitableadjustment for the temporary use of employees and equipment will be made under the CHANGES clause, FAR 52.243-4.

SECTION I - Contract Clauses

I.1 FAR 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference. (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses 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. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es): https://www.acquisition.gov

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (JUL 2013) 52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity. (APR 1984) 52.219-6 Notice of Total Small Business Set-Aside. (NOV 2011) 52.222-3 Convict Labor. (JUN 2003) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements. (MAY 2014) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds. (MAY 2014) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records. (MAY 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees. (JUL 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements. (FEB 1988) 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards). (MAY 2014) 52.222-12 Contract Termination - Debarment. (MAY 2014) 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and Related Regulations.

(MAY 2014)

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards. (FEB 1988) 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility. (MAY 2014) 52.222-21 Prohibition of segregated facilities. (APR 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity. (APR 2015) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction. (APR 2015) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans. (JUL 2014) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities. (JUL 2014) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans. (JUL 2014) 52.223-2 Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts. (SEP 2013) 52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information. (MAY 2011) 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace. (MAY 2001) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases. (JUN 2008) 52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors. (DEC 2013) 52.233-3 Protest after Award. (AUG 1996) 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim. (OCT 2004) 52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions. (APR 1984) 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship. (APR 1984) 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor. (APR 1984) 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities. (NOV 1991) 52.236-8 Other Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and

Improvements. (APR 1984) 52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas. (APR 1984) 52.236-11 Use and Possession Prior to Completion. (APR 1984) 52.236-12 Cleaning Up. (APR 1984) 52.236-13 Accident Prevention. (NOV 1991) 52.236-14 Availability and Use of Utility Services. (APR 1984) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts. (APR 1984) 52.236-16 Quantity Surveys. (APR 1984) 52.236-17 Layout of Work. (APR 1984) 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction. (FEB 1997) 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items. (APR 2015) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction. (MAR 1994)

52.249-1 Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form). (APR 1984)

52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction). (APR 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms. (JAN 1991)

I.2 FAR 52.243-5 Changes and Changed Conditions. (APR 1984)

(a) The Contracting Officer may, in writing, order changes in the drawings and specifications within the general scope of the contract.

(b) The Contractor shall promptly notify the Contracting Officer, in writing, of subsurface or latent physical conditions differing materially from those indicated in this contract or unknown unusual physical conditions at the site before proceeding with the work.

(c) If changes under paragraph (a) or conditions under paragraph (b) increase or decrease the cost of, or time required for performing the work, the Contracting Officer shall make an equitable adjustment (see paragraph (d)) upon submittal of a "proposal for adjustment" (hereafter referred to as proposal) by the Contractor before final payment under the contract.

(d) The Contracting Officer shall not make an equitable adjustment under paragraph (b) unless -

(1) The Contractor has submitted and the Contracting Officer has received the required written notice; or

(2) The Contracting Officer waives the requirement for the written notice.

(e) Failure to agree to any adjustment shall be a dispute under the Disputes clause.

I.3 AGAR 452.228-70 Alternative Forms of Security. (NOV 1996)

If furnished as security, money orders, drafts, cashiers checks, or certified checks shall be drawn payable to: USDA Forest Service

J - SECTION J - List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

List of Documents, Exhibits, and Other Attachments

Attachment Number

Title Pages

1 Project Specifications 16 2 Drawings 3 3 Section 557-Timber Structures 7 4 Fire Plan 9 5 Wage Rate 54

SECTION K - Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors

K.1 FAR 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

52.219-28 Post-Award Small Business Program Rerepresentation. (JUL 2013) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification. (MAY 2012)

K.2 FAR 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (DEC 2014)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237310.

(2) The small business size standard is $36.5 million.

(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 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, 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:

[] (i) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

(iv) 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.

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

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

(vii) 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.

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

(ix) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & Alternate I).

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.

(x) 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.

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

(xii) 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.

(xiii) 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.

(xiv) 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.

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

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

(xvii) 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 $79,507, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $79,507 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

(xx) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-Representation and Certifications.

This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxi) 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 certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

(Contracting Officer check as appropriate.)

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

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

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

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

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

[] (vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

[] (A) Basic.

[] (B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site accessed through https://www.acquisition.gov. After reviewing the SAM database 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 No.[]

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.

L - SECTION L - Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

L.1 FAR 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

52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors - Competitive Acquisition. (JAN 2004) 52.215-5 Facsimile Proposals. (OCT 1997) FAR 52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction. (FEB 1999)

L.2 FAR 52.216-1 Type of Contract. (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm fixed-price contract resulting from this solicitation.

L.3 AGAR 452.204-70 Inquiries. (FEB 1988)

Inquiries and all correspondence concerning this solicitation should be submitted in writing to the Contracting Officer. Offerors should contact only the Contracting Officer issuing the solicitation about any aspect of this requirement prior to contract award.

SECTION M - Evaluation Factors for Award

M.1 AWARD DETERMINATION

Award will be made to the offeror whose acceptable offer provides the best value to the government, considering price and the non-price factors listed below. Non-price evaluation factors, when combined, are approximately equal to cost or price.

The selection official will base the award decision on a tradeoff between price and non-price factors, comparing the relative risk to the government of poor or non-performance posed by each of the offerors, and making a judgment as to whether or not reduced risk of performance is worth the additional cost. In some cases this will result in award to a lower-ranked but lower-priced offer; in other cases the result will be award to a higher-ranked but higher-priced offer.

NOTE: Offeror shall submit a minimum of two copies of their technical proposal and cost proposal.

Failure to provide a technical proposal in sufficient detail will be considered non-responsive and will result in disqualification.

M.2 EVALUATION FACTORS

Acceptability of the Offer The Government will determine the acceptability of each offer on a pass or fail basis. An offer is acceptable when it manifests the offeror's assent, without exception, to the terms and conditions of the RFP, including attachments. If an offeror takes an exception to any of the terms and conditions of the RFP, then the Government will consider its offer to be unacceptable.

Capability of the Offeror The Government will assess the capability of each offeror on the basis of the following criteria which are of approximately equal value: (1) Past Performance; and (2) Experience of Project Personnel. The Government will not assess technical proposals on a pass/fail basis, but will use its assessments of proposals as a basis in determining best value.

Criteria (01) - Past Performance

Offeror shall submit similar projects in which the offeror was a prime contractor within the past 5 years as part of the proposal response for the contractor (and proposed major subcontractors). Submit no more than five (5) past performance information.

(a) Offeror’s proposal shall provide the general background, experience and qualifications of their organization. If large portions of the contract will be accomplished by subcontractors, this information shall also be provided for these companies. Address specific performance issues and how you mitigated the cause of those issues. Provide details regarding timeliness of performance or lack thereof. Discuss business performance statement that describes relationships and cooperation with customers. Identify the projects you have successfully completed that you consider evidence that proves your firm has the experience required to complete this project. Include any investigation of alleged or actual violations of labor or immigration laws committed by your firm within the past three years and the disposition of those cases.

(b) LIKE contracts (contracts that perform work as defined in this solicitation), and/or grants should be included that shall contain the name of the customer, contract number, dollar amount, time of performance, and the names and telephone numbers of the project officer and contract/grants officer. Like work may receive preferential consideration.

(c) Similar or related contracts, and/or grants should be included that shall contain the name of the customer, contract number, dollar amount, time of performance, and the names and telephone numbers of the project officer and contract/grants officer.

(d) The proposal shall include a listing of all previous projects within the last five (5) years with telephone numbers of key personnel on these projects. Each project shall also clearly identify as to what type of project it is; LIKE, SIMILAR or RELATED project.

Criteria (02) - Experience of Project Personnel

(a) Describe experience performing similar requirements during the past 5 years. Include accurate information that will allow the evaluators to contact contract administrators involved with the referenced work. Names, phone numbers, dates, locations, type of work, etc. are critical. Specifically identify a project manager and construction superintendent that will provide for the performance of this contract as key personnel. Provide detail information about his/her experience. Describe what work you will directly perform and what work will be performed by a subcontractor. The approximate percentage of time each individual will be available for this project must be included.

M.3 PRICE PROPOSALS

The Offeror shall submit prices, which reflect the costs for the project, considering all related costs and profits.

Price will be evaluated after the non-price factor evaluations are completed. The award decision will be made in accordance with the award statement in Section M.1.

M.4 REQUIRED SUBMISSIONS

Offerors shall complete and submit the following with their proposal:

Standard Form SF-1442 (Pages 1 and 2) Schedule of Items (Price Proposal) (Page 3) Section K Proposal as defined in Section M.2

Failure to submit ALL required documents will result in disqualification.