AOCACB24B0102 FINALDRAFT2.lah 8.6.2024.pdf

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SOLICITATION,OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

AOCACB24B0102 X SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED

08/07/2024

PAGE OF PAGES

1 81

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

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

CODE 9901

Architect of the Capitol Design and Construction Acquisition Division Ford House Building Room H2-537 2nd and D Streets SW Washington, DC 20515

7. ISSUED BY 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

a. NAME Laurie Harvey

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)(NO COLLECT CALLS) 202-718-2821

SOLICITATION

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

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

AOCACB24B0102 Title of Project: FY24 Sidewalk Replacement in Various Locations, US Capitol Grounds

Sealed Bid: Invitation for Bid (IFB) Location: 2nd St SW, D St SW, Washington, DC 20024

Estimated Magnitude in accordance with FAR 36.204: Between $1,500,000 and $2,000,000 (inclusion of Options)

Wage Determination: DC20240001 08/02/2024

Pre-Proposal Site Visit: Wednesday, August 14th, 9:00-1100, meet at Ford Bldg, 2nd St SW, D St SW, Washington, DC 20024

IFB Virtual Bid Opening Date: Date & Time TBD, link to virtual bid opening will be provided at a later date via an amendment

DRAWINGS - Interested parties shall email the Contracting Officer Laurie Harvey requesting the Scope of Work and Drawings.

COR: Andrew Coulson, andrew.coulson@aoc.gov Contracting Officer: Laurie Harvey, laurie.harvey@aoc.gov

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving10 1066

FAR52.211-10award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory negotiable. (See __________________________.)

12a. 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

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

(hour) local time 09/6/2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

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

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.c.

25d. Offers providing less than calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

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 16:00

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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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

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

17.

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

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

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY 9901

Architect of the Capitol Design and Construction Acquisition Division Ford House Building Room H2-537 2nd and D Streets SW Washington, DC 20515

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 requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

30a.NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

Laurie Harvey

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

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

BY

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)BACK

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Table of Contents

Section Description Page Number

B Supplies or services and prices E Inspection and Acceptance

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996) 52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)

F Deliveries or Performance 52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction (Sept 2000)

G Contract Administration Data AOC52.201-1 Contracting Officers Authority (Jun 2004) AOC52.204-6 Capitol Complex Conditions Affecting Contractor Operations (May 2008) AOC52.211-5 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work (November 2021) AOC52.223-5 Special Security Requirements (October 2021) AOC52.223-8 Delivery Vehicle Inspection Requirements (November 2018) AOC52.236-11 Submittals (Jun 2004) AOC52.242-2 Contractor Performance Evaluations (Dec 2006) AOC52.201-2 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) (January 2021) AOC52.211-1 Key Personnel (January 2021) AOC52.211-2 Approval of Substitute Contractor Personnel (Jun 2004)

H Special Contract Requirements AOC52.229-1 Exclusion of DC Sales and Use Tax on Construction Projects (April 2016) H.2 Supplemental Instructions for Virtual IFB

I Contract Clauses 52.252-2 Clauses Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 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) 52.222-35 Equal Opportunity for Veterans (Jun 2020) 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) 52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (Apr 2015) 52.222-26 Equal Opportunity (Sept 2016) 52.211-13 Time Extensions (Sept 2000) 52.203-6 Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government (Jun 2020) 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds (May 2014) 52.222-4 Contract Work Hours and Safety Standards--Overtime Compensation (May 2018) 52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting with Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (Nov 2021) 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures (Jun 2020) 52.202-1 Definitions (Jun 2020) 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records (Jul 2021) 52.214-29 Order of Precedence-Sealed Bidding (Jan 1986) 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements (Aug 2018) 52.203-3 Gratuities (Apr 1984) 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees (May 2014) 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees (July 2005) 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (Feb 1988) 52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities (Jun 2020) 52.222-37 Employment Reports on Veterans (Jun 2020) 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons (Nov 2021) 52.223-2 Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts (May 2024) 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (Feb 2021) 52.227-1 Authorization and Consent (Jun 2020) 52.227-4 Patent Indemnity-Construction Contracts (Dec 2007) 52.227-14 Rights in Data-General (May 2014) 52.228-12 Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (Dec 2022)

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52.229-3 Federal, State and Local Taxes (Feb 2013) 52.232-23 Assignment of Claims (May 2014) 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) 52.236-15 Schedules for Construction Contracts (Apr 1984) 52.236-26 Preconstruction Conference (Feb 1995) 52.242-13 Bankruptcy (July 1995) 52.243-6 Change Order Accounting (Apr 1984) 52.246-21 Warranty of Construction (Mar 1994) 52.249-10 Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (Apr 1984) 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms (Jan 1991) 52.222-30 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Price Adjustment (None or Separately Specified Method) (Aug 2018) 52.223-17 [Reserved] 52.223-3 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data (Feb 2021) 52.225-9 Buy American-Construction Materials (Oct 2022) 52.228-2 Additional Bond Security (Oct 1997) 52.228-14 Irrevocable Letter of Credit (Nov 2014) 52.233-3 Protest after Award (Aug 1996) 52.236-1 Performance of Work by the Contractor (Apr 1984) 52.243-4 Changes (June 2007) 52.248-3 Value Engineering-Construction (Oct 2020) AOC52.202-2 Definitions - Construction (August 2021) AOC52.203-1 Advertising/Promotional Materials (Dec 2005) AOC52.203-2 Disclosure of Information to the General Public (January 2021) AOC52.203-4 Dissemination of Contract Information (July 2010) AOC52.203-5 Confidentiality Requirement (Nov 2004) AOC52.204-4 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel (E-Verify) (October 2021) AOC52.204-5 AOC52.204-5, System for Award Management (SAM) (April 2021) AOC52.204-7 Executive Orders not Applicable to the AOC (February 2018) AOC52.209-2 Restrictions and Disclosures of Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Oct 2008) AOC52.211-3 Deficiencies in Contract Documents (Jun 2004) AOC52.211-6 Notice to Proceed (Jun 2004) AOC52.216-6 Undefinitized Contract Actions (Mar 2005) AOC52.222-1 Overtime Work - Construction (Aug 2004) AOC52.222-3 Convict Labor (Jun 2004) AOC52.222-7 Workmen's Compensation Laws (Jun 2004) AOC52.223-1 Hazardous Material Identification and Material Safety Data - Supplement (Jun 2005) AOC52.223-3 Security Markings - CUI (March 2017) AOC52.223-10 Use of Radiography or other Nuclear Regulatory Commission Licensed Devices and Notice of Radioactive Materials (August 2011) AOC52.228-2 Insurance - Work on a Government Installation (June 2018) AOC52.228-5 Payment Protection and Performance Bonds - Construction (July 2010) AOC52.228-6 Notice to Sureties (Jun 2004) AOC52.232-4 Payments - Construction (August 2021) AOC52.232-6 Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer (March 2012) AOC52.232-12 Assignment - Supplement (January 2021)

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AOC52.233-1 Disputes (January 2021) AOC52.233-2 Waiver and Release of Claims (February 2015) AOC52.233-3 AOC52.233-3 Limitation on Damages for Government Delay (June 2014) AOC52.236-1 Access to Work (Jun 2004) AOC52.236-2 Other Contracts and Work (Jun 2004) AOC52.236-3 Accident Prevention and Safety and Health Programs - Construction (Sep 2004) AOC52.236-4 Cutting and Patching (Jun 2004) AOC52.236-5 Cleaning and Restoring (Jun 2004) AOC52.236-6 Archeological or Historic Sites (AoC) (May 2005) AOC52.236-8 Scheduling of Work (January 2021) AOC52.236-9 Schedule of Values (Jun 2004) AOC52.236-10 Specifications and Drawings for Construction (January 2021) AOC52.236-12 Product Data and Samples (Jun 2004) AOC52.239-1 Protection of AOC Information Technology Systems (March 2018) AOC52.242-3 Suspension of Work (May 2014) AOC52.243-1 Changes - Supplement (August 2021) AOC52.244-1 Award of Subcontracts and Other Contracts for Portions of the Work (Sep 2005) AOC52.245-2 Government-Furnished Property (July 2013) AOC52.246-1 Final Inspection and Acceptance - Construction - Supplement (Mar 2007) AOC52.246-6 Additional Warranty Coverage (Jun 2004) AOC52.249-14 Excusable Delays (August 2018) AOC52.223-11 Contract Performance and Reporting Requirements during a Pandemic (March 2021) 52.211-10 Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work (Apr 1984) 52.217-9 Option to Extend the Term of the Contract (Mar 2000) 52.245-1 Alt I Government Property (Sep 2021) - Alternate I (Apr 2012) AOC52.215-10 Examination of Records (July 2014) AOC52.215-11 Examination of Costs (June 23, 2023) AOC52.219-3 Small Business Subcontracting Plan (February 2016) AOC52.204-8 Removal of Contractor Employees from Contract (May 2022) AOC52.204-9 Photography, Video and Audio Recording (April 2023) AOC52.204-10 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application 52.217-7 Option for Increased Quantity-Separately Priced Line Item (Mar 1989) 52.232-11 Extras (Apr 1984)

J List of documents, exhibits, and other attachments J.1 List of Attachments

K Representations, certifications, and other statements of bidders 52.203-2 Certificate Of Independent Price Determination (Apr 1985) AOC52.209-1 Organizational and Personal Conflicts of Interest (Apr 2010) AOC52.209-3 Company Principals (Oct 2008) 52.214-16 Minimum Bid Acceptance Period (Apr 1984) AOC52.219-2 AOC52.219-2 Small Business Representations and Certifications (Sep 2008) 52.222-22 Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (Feb 1999) 52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification (Oct 1998) 52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters (Aug 2020) AOC52.215-8 Authorized Negotiators (January 2021) 52.223-1 Biobased Product Certification (May 2024) AOC52.204-2 AOC52.204-2, Unique Entity Identifier (April 2021) AOC52.204-3 Representations and Certifications (Nov 2004)

L Instructions, conditions, and notices to bidders 52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference (Feb 1998) 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal (Aug 1999) 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984) 52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Dec 2016) 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984) 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999) AOC52.236-13 Visit to the Site of the Work - Construction (Jun 2004) 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 2016) 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction (Apr 1984) 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction (Aug 1996)

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52.216-1 Type of Contract (Apr 1984) AOC52.228-1 Offer Guarantee (July 2010) 52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement-Construction Materials (May 2014) AOC52.215-12 Joint Venture Offeror Requirements (May 2010) AOC52.214-3 Mistakes in Bids (Nov 2009) AOC52.228-7 Offer Guarantee - Construction (July 2010) AOC52.232-14 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information (March 2012) AOC52.233-5 Service of Protest (January 2021)

M Evaluation Factors for Award 52.217-5 Evaluation of Options (July 1990)

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Section B - Supplies or services and prices

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0001 Area 1 (Base)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 1 - Square 723, East End, Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Base

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0002 Option 1 (Area 2)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 2 - Square 723 ADA Ramp Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 1

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0003 Option 2 (Area 3)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 3 - Square 724 ADA Ramp Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 2

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0004 Option 3 (Area 4)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 4 - Square 682, Columbus Circle, Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 3

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0005 Option 4 (Area 5)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 5 - Square 682, D St., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 4

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0006 Option 5 (Area 6)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 6 - Square 684, C St., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 5

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0007 Option 6 (Area 7)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 7 - Square 682 and 684, 1st and D St., Sidewalk Estimate

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 6

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0008 Option 7 (Area 8)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 8 - Square686 Russell Building NW Corner, Sidewalk Replacement

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 7

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0009 Option 8 (Area 9)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 9 - Square 686 Russel Building SW Corner, Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 8

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0010 Option 9 (Area 10)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 10 - Constitution Ave., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 9

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0011 Option 10 (Area 11)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 11 - Square 681 W Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 10

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0012 Option 11 (Area 12)

Firm Fixed Price

0.000000 SERVICE

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

PSC:

Description:

Area 12 - Square 681 East, Louisiana Ave., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 11

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0013 Option 12 (Area 13)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 13 - Square 681 East Delaware Ave., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 12

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0014 Option 13 (Area 14)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 13 - Square 681 East D St., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 13

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0015 Option 14 (Area 15)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 15 - Square 683 Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 14

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0016 Option 15 (Area 16)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 16 - Square 632 East Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 15

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0017 Option 16 (Area 17)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 17 - Square 632 and 633 Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 16

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0018 Option 17 (Area 18)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 18 - Square 633 and 634 Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 17

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0019 Option 18 (Area 19)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 19 - Square 633, 1st St., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option

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Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

Option Period: 18

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0020 Option 19 (Area 20)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 20 - Triangle Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 19

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0021 Option 20 (Area 21)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 21 - O'Neill Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 20

Number Supplies or Services Qty Unit Unit Price Total (Inc. disc., tax, and fees)

0022 Option 21 (Area 22)

Firm Fixed Price

PSC:

0.000000 SERVICE

Description:

Area 22 - Capitol Reflecting Pool, 3rd St., Sidewalk Replacement

Scope of Work is in accordance with the Statement of Work dated May 30, 2024.

Period of Performance: 1066 calendar days from date of award.

Pricing Options:

Indicator: Option Option Period: 21

Section E - Inspection and Acceptance

Clause Title Fill-ins

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction (Aug 1996)

52.246-13 Inspection-Dismantling, Demolition, or Removal of Improvements (Aug 1996)

(a) Unless otherwise designated by the specifications, all workmanship performed under the contract is subject to Government inspection at all times and places where dismantling or demolition work is being performed. The Contractor shall furnish promptly, Document Number: AOCACB24B0102 Page 13 of 81 and at no increase in contract price, all reasonable facilities, labor, and materials necessary for safe and convenient inspection by the Government. The Government shall perform inspections in a manner that will not unduly delay the work.

(b) The Contractor is responsible for damage to property caused by defective workmanship. The Contractor shall promptly segregate and remove from the premises any unsatisfactory facilities, materials, and equipment used in contract performance, and promptly replace them with satisfactory items. If the Contractor fails to proceed at once in a workmanlike manner with performance of the work or with the correction of defective workmanship, the Government may-

(1) By contract or otherwise, replace the facilities, materials, and equipment or correct the workmanship and charge the cost to the Contractor; and

(2) Terminate for default the Contractor's right to proceed. The Contractor and any surety shall be liable, to the extent specified in the contract for any damage or cost of repair or replacement.

(End of clause)

52.211-12 Liquidated Damages-Construction (Sept 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of ref table below for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

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

CLIN Description Daily LD Amount CLIN 0001 Base Area 1 - Square 723, East End, Sidewalk Estimate (Base Bid) $ 0.00

CLIN 0002 Option Area 2 - Square 723 ADA Ramp Replacement Estimate (Option 1)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0003 Option Area 3 - Square 724 ADA Ramp Replacement Estimate (Option 2)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0004 Option Area 4 - Square 682 Columbus Circle Sidewalk Estimate (Option 3)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0005 Option Area 5 - Square 682, D St, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 4)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0006 Option Area 6 - Square 684, C St, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 5)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0007 Option Area 7 - Square 682 and 684, 1st and D St., Sidewalk Estimate (Option 6)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0008 Option Area 8 - Square 686, Russell Building NW. Corner, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 7)

$ 0.00

CLIN 0009 Option Area 9 - Square 686, Russell Building SW Corner, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 8)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00010 Option Area 10 - Square 686, Constitution Avenue, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 9)

$ 50.00

CLIN 00011 Option Area 11 - Square 681W Sidewalk Estimate (Option 10)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00012 Option Area 12 - Square 681 East, Louisiana Avenue, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 11)

$ 0.00

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CLIN 00013 Option Area 13 - Square 681 East, Delaware Avenue, Sidewalk Estimate (Option 12)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00014 Option Area 14 - Square 681 East, D St., Sidewalk Estimate (Option 13)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00015 Option Area 15 - Square 683 Sidewalk Estimate (Option 14)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00016 Option Area 16 – Square 632 East Sidewalk Estimate (Option 15)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00017 Option Area 17 – Square 632 and 633 Sidewalk Estimate (Option 16)

$ 50.00

CLIN 00018 Option Area 18 – Square 633 and 634 Sidewalk Estimate (Option 17)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00019 Option Area 19 – Square 633, 1st St., Sidewalk Estimate (Option 18)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00020 Option Area 20 – Triangle Sidewalk Estimate (Option 19)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00021 Option Area 21 – O’Neill Sidewalk Estimate (Option 20)

$ 0.00

CLIN 00022 Option Area 22 – Capitol Reflecting

Pool, 3rd St., Sidewalk Estimate (Option 21)

$ 150.00

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Section G - Contract Administration Data

AOC52.201-1 Contracting Officers Authority (Jun 2004)

The Contracting Officer is the only person authorized to make or approve any changes in any of the requirements of this contract, notwithstanding any provision contained elsewhere in this contract. In the event that the Contractor makes any change at the direction of any person other than the Contracting Officer, the change will be considered to have been made without authority and no adjustment will be made in the contract price to cover any increase in costs incurred as a result thereof.

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AOC52.204-6 Capitol Complex Conditions Affecting Contractor Operations (May 2008)

Capitol Complex operations are, at irregular and unanticipated times, interrupted due to events that can occur on the Capitol Complex, e.g., funerals that utilize the Rotunda, closure of Congressional buildings due to unusual activities, etc. These events can impact AOC contractor operations. Any AOC contractor that becomes aware of an event that may affect its operations on the Capitol Complex may go to www.aoc.gov/business/contractors to receive current information of the operational status of the Capitol Complex. Before ceasing or limiting its operations, the Contractor must obtain written approval from the Contracting Officer.

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AOC52.211-5 Commencement, Prosecution and Completion of Work (November 2021)

(a) All work to be performed under this contract shall be completed within the number of calendar days specified in the contract awarded. The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises. No work under this contract shall be performed on Saturdays, Sundays or Federal holidays and, for work performed in the District of Columbia, Presidential Inauguration Day, except with prior approval of the Contracting Officer.

(b) Time for completion of the contract work will be adjusted only in accordance with applicable clauses, e.g., Differing Site Conditions, Changes, Changes - Supplement , Suspension of Work, or other clauses, as appropriate.

(End of clause)

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AOC52.223-5 Special Security Requirements (October 2021)

(a) All vehicles, and contents, used by the Contractor or his subcontractors, which enter or leave United States Government property during performance of the work, will be subject to clearance, inspection and identification procedures conducted by the United States Capitol Police.

(b) All persons entering the Legislative Branch Buildings shall gain access to the building by passing through x-ray screening devices. In addition, all handbags and all hand-carried items shall be screened by x-ray devices prior to their entry into the building.

(c) All personnel provided by the Contractor and employed on the site of the work will be subject to a security background investigation. Each employee will be required to fill out an I.D. Request Form and U.S. Capitol Police Request for check of Criminal History Records and each employee will be photographed and fingerprinted. The Contractor shall provide any assistance required by any of its employees in completing the forms.

(1) The average length of time for completion of the security background investigation is about 2 weeks, however, several variables can significantly affect this timeframe - for example, if a contractor's employee does not cooperate in the security background investigation, or if a contractor's employee does not report timely for processing, or if a contractor's employee has been arrested/ convicted and is contacted for an opportunity to address these records. In these types of situations, additional time might be needed to complete the security background investigation process.

(2) The Contractor shall obtain all security background investigations required for its workforce and shall incorporate the process time in its offer.

(3) Delays incurred by the Contractor in security background investigations required under this contract shall be at no cost to the government.

(d) Prior to commencement of work, the contractor and all designated on-site employees will be required, on a one-time basis, to be fingerprinted in Washington D.C. The location for the Electronic Fingerprinting Service is the U.S. Capitol Hill Police, Fairchild Building, 499 South Capitol Street SW, Washington, DC 20003.

(e) Contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) a list of all employees proposed to be employed on this contract. This list shall include the employee's full name, date of birth and social security number.

(f) While security background investigations are in process, the Contractor's employees must not be granted access to the Capitol Hill complex to perform work or provide services for the AOC unless they are escorted by an AOC staff member. "Escorted" is defined to mean that the AOC staff member will remain with the employee(s) at all times during the performance of the work. Any of the Contractor's employees who are perceived by the Contracting Officer as a security risk as a result of evidence discovered in the security background investigation, will not be issued an Identification Card, will be denied access to the site of the work, and the Contractor will be directed to remove such employee from performance of any of the contract work, whether it be on or off the work site. Any contractor employee denied access to the site of work on a contract or task/delivery order as a result of a security background investigation may not apply for access to any other AOC/US Supreme Court contract or task/delivery order work site.

(g) An identification card, with photograph, will be prepared for each employee of the Contractor requiring access to the site. The identification card shall be dated to indicate the period of time for which it is to remain valid - from the date the employee reports for duty until the applicable date which occurs first: the expiration of the contract, or the last date of the employee's tour of duty with the Contractor. All contractor personnel must wear the ID badge whenever on the Capitol complex premises or when attending off-site functions on behalf of the AOC. ID badges must be worn in such a manner that contractor personnel can be easily identified as such.

(h) The Contractor is fully responsible to return:

(1) The ID badge of any individual employee, including subcontractor personnel, who is removed for any reason including but not limited to illness, or dismissal;

(2) The ID badges of all contractor employees, including subcontractor personnel, whose performance under the contract is completed in advance of final contract job completion; and

(3) All outstanding ID badges issued for the contractor and its employees, including subcontractor personnel, within 24 hours of on site contract job completion.

(i) ID badges are to be hand delivered by the contractor within 24 hours of any of the events listed under (h) above to the COR.

(j) The contractor's failure to return any ID badge, access card, or key issued under this contract or order shall result in a deduction of $100.00 from the contract per ID badge, access card, and/or key not returned.

(End of clause)

AOC52.223-8 Delivery Vehicle Inspection Requirements (November 2018)

(a) During the performance of work on this contract, all contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles (including contents) that enter or leave United States Government property will be subject to clearance, inspection, and identification procedures. These procedures are conducted by the United States Capitol Police (USCP), the United States Marshall’s Service, the Supreme Court Police and other law enforcement personnel based on this contract’s performance and delivery requirements.

(b) Unless specified differently by this clause, no vehicles or deliveries will be permitted on the Capitol Campus unless processed at the Off-Site Delivery Center (OSDC) located at 4700 Shepherd Parkway, SW, Washington, D.C. 20032.

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(c) All vehicles subject to this clause will be required to report to the OSDC for inspection and clearance. OSDC hours of operation are 4:30 AM until 3:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The facility is closed on all Federal holidays and can be contact at 202.224.0202.

(d) After being cleared by the OSDC, vehicles will be permitted to continue to their intend location(s) on the Capitol Campus as necessary. Highway travel on and around the Capitol Campus is highly controlled and all vehicles shall comply with any directions or instructions provided by the USCP and/or other law enforcement personnel encountered while traveling with the Capitol Campus.

(e) Based on contract performance and delivery requirements, vehicle entrances and delivery locations on the Capitol Campus are as follows:

(1) The Capitol Building/CVC loading dock (New Jersey Ave. & C Street, NW)

(2) The Senate Office Buildings loading dock at the Hart Tunnel (100 block of D Street, NE)

(3) The Ford House Office Building loading dock (200 block of Virginia Avenue, SW)

(4) The access point for the Rayburn, Longworth, Cannon House Office Buildings (Delaware Ave. & Washington Avenue, SW)

(5) The loading dock for the Library of Congress (Delaware Ave. & Washington Avenue, SW)

(6) The loading dock for the Capitol Power Plant (25 E Street, SE)

(7) For the U.S. Supreme Court and the Thurgood Marshall Federal Judiciary Building, contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles will be granted the appropriate access only after post award consultation and coordination between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO); the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and the AOC Supreme Court. - .Buildings and Grounds, Office of the Facilities Manager.

(8) For the U.S. Botanic Garden contractor, subcontractor and supplier vehicles will be granted the appropriate access only after post award consultation and coordination between the contractor and the Contracting Officer (CO); the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR); and the U.S. Botanic Garden.

(e) Prior notification for all exceptions and afterhours deliveries will be processed through the House / Senate Sergeant at Arms, the Architect of the Capitol, USCP Special Events (202-224-8891), or USCP Construction Security Division (202) 593-7053).

The USCP Command Center (202 224-0908) will be notified during the hours that the Special Events Section is closed. Exception example: Time sensitive deliveries and deliveries containing material such as concrete, asphalt, and other materials /goods that may deteriorate over a short period of time. All deliveries for special events/functions in any Capitol Complex, building, must have approval through the House or Senate Sergeant At Arms office prior to inspection at the Off-Site Inspection Center – please call USCP Special Events at the number above.

(f) Within seven calendar days prior to the first delivery under this contract, the contractor shall provide to the U.S. Capitol Police a letter on company letterhead accompanied by signature of the owner, president or manager the following information:

(1) List of drivers (in alphabetical order);

(2) Date of birth for each driver;

(3) Social Security Number of each driver;

(4) Vehicle description to include – color, make, model and any signage on vehicle;

(5) License tag number and state of issuance;

(6) Driver’s License Number;

(7) Building(s) to be accessed; and

(8) Company contact person and phone number/

(g) At least 24 hours prior to arrival on the Capitol Campus, the above information is to be provided to the United States Capitol Police Off-Site Inspection Center, 4700 Shepherd Parkway SW, Washington, D.C. 20032, via email at mailto:OSDCAdmin@uscp.gov. For verification of receipt, the contractor may call (202) 224-0202.

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AOC52.236-11 Submittals (Jun 2004)

(a) The Contractor shall deliver all required submittals within the times specified elsewhere in this contract. Unless specifically stated otherwise, four (4) sets of each item shall be delivered by the contractor to the Contracting Officer s Technical Representative. An in-depth description of these submittals can be found in the appropriate technical sections of the specification. Any Schedule of Work prepared shall reflect delivery of these items. Failure to provide timely delivery of these submittals may be considered to be grounds for termination for default.

(b) The Government will review the submittals and either approve them as submitted, or mark required changes on them. If change are required, the Contractor shall deliver revised submittals for approval by the Government which incorporate all of the required changes within two weeks after receipt by the Contractor of the marked-up submittals.

AOC52.242-2 Contractor Performance Evaluations (Dec 2006)

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At the conclusion of contract performance and/or at any point during the performance of this contract, the AOC may elect to evaluate the Contractor and submit a final or interim performance evaluation into the appropriate on-line database designated as the repository of Contractor evaluations for the Federal Government. Any evaluation submitted shall include input from the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative and other agency personnel, as appropriate, and the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall have the opportunity to review any evaluations and submit supporting information for any differing of positions between the Contractor and the AOC in accordance with the protocol established by the specific on-line database.

(End of clause)

AOC52.201-2 Contracting Officers Representative (COR) (January 2021)

The Government shall provide the name, address and telephone number of the COR at the time of contract award and the duties thereby delegated to that person. Any subsequent change to the individual or the individual s responsibilities will be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer. In no instance will the COR be delegated authority to order any change in the contractor s performance which would affect (a) cost or schedule for contracts for services or supplies, or (b) scope, the completion date for intermediate phases or milestones, or overall completion date for contracts for construction.

(End of clause)

AOC52.211-1 Key Personnel (January 2021)

(a) The Contractor shall assign to this contract the following key personnel as proposed in the Contractor's bid, quote or technical proposal:

Name: _________________________________________________________________________ Title: __PROJECT MANAGER_________ Telephone No. ___________ Name:_____________________________________________________________________________________________ Title: QUALITY CONTROL MANAGER ________ Telephone No. ___ Name:___________________________________________________________________________ Title: SITE SUPERINTENDENT__________ Telephone No. ___

(b) At any time during performance of the contract, the AOC reserves the right to require the contractor to remove a Key Personnel individual and demand a substitution in accordance with the pertinent provisions of Paragraph (d) below.

(c) During the first ninety (90) days of performance, the Contractor shall make no substitutions of key personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by Paragraph (c) below. After the initial 90-day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by Paragraph (c) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(d) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutions, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person being replaced. The Contracting Officer will notify the Contractor within 15 calendar days after receipt of all required information of the decision on substitutions. The contract will be modified to reflect any approved changes of key personnel.

(e) The approval of substitute personnel will not be considered to be grounds for an increase in the contract price.

(f) The special security requirements in AOC52.223-5, Special Security Requirements, or AOC52.223-6, Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court, shall apply to all approved Contractor personnel substitutions.

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AOC52.211-2 Approval of Substitute Contractor Personnel (Jun 2004)

(a) During the first 90 days , the Contractor shall make no substitutions of personnel unless the substitution is necessitated by illness, death, or termination of employment. The Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer within 15 calendar days after the occurrence of any of these events and provide the information required by paragraph (b) below. After the initial 90 day period, the Contractor shall submit the information required by paragraph (b) to the Contracting Officer at least 15 calendar days prior to making any permanent substitutions.

(b) The Contractor shall provide a detailed explanation of the circumstances necessitating the proposed substitutions, complete resumes for the proposed substitutes, and any additional information requested by the Contracting Officer. Proposed substitutes should have comparable qualifications to those of the person being replaced.

(c) This paragraph applies only to a labor hour or time-and-materials contract. The Unit Price (hourly labor rate) for the approved substituted personnel shall remain the same as the rates of the relevant labor category, in the applicable Base Year or any of the subsequent Option Years (see the SCHEDULE OF ITEMS in Section B).

(d) The special security requirements in AOC52.223-5, Special Security Requirements, or AOC52.223-6, Special Security Requirements - U.S. Supreme Court, shall apply to all approved Contractor personnel substitutions.

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(End of clause)

Section H - Special Contract Requirements

AOC52.229-1 Exclusion of DC Sales and Use Tax on Construction Projects (April 2016)

(a) In accordance with Section 9-417 (Certificates of Exemptions) and Section 9-438 (Construction, Repair, or Alteration of Real Property) of Title 9 of the D.C. Municipal Regulations (Taxation and Assessments), the Federal Government is exempt from District of Columbia sales and use tax on goods and equipment, purchased by general contractors, to be permanently incorporated into real property owned by the Federal Government.

(b) The general contractor is directed to complete DC Form FR-500, “Combined Business Tax Registration Application”, and submit it to the DC Office of Tax and Revenue for approval.

(c) The general contractor must also complete DC Form OTR-553, Contractor’s Exempt Purchase Certificate which shall be provided to each Washington DC vendor supplying such goods and services.

(d) Due to this sales and use tax exemption, the general contractor shall not to include DC sales and use tax on goods and equipment to be permanently affixed to Federal property in its quotations, bids or proposals to the AOC.

(End of clause)

H.2 Supplemental Instructions for Virtual IFB

SECTION H – SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR VIRTUAL IFB

Submission of Bids –

• This IFB will be accomplished virtually and therefore bids shall be submitted electronically. Bidders are responsible for ensuring their bids conform to the solicitation. Bids shall be submitted in the quantities as stated elsewhere in the solicitation, on the SF1442 form entitled, “SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD”, (Construction, Alteration or Repair) with blank spaces suitably filled in. The bidder shall enclose the completed Schedule page; bid guarantee, if required; and Representations and Certifications.

• Electronic bids should be emailed to Laurie.Harvey@aoc.gov and Roman.Davydov@aoc.gov. In the subject line of the email the Bidder shall write:

“Bid Documents Attached; Solicitation AOCACB24B0102 FY24 Sidewalk Replacement”.

The CO and or CS will respond to the email confirming receipt of the electronic bid. For purposes of determining timeliness, receipt of electronic bids shall be determined to be the date and time as shown by the electronic date and time stamp shown in the “Sent” line.

• Attachments will be moved to the AOC’s network drive unopened and will NOT be opened until the virtual bid opening date and time.