Attach_02_20-B-6002_MunDrPh2_Section 00_20_00_20200522.docx

SECTION 00_20_00 – INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROCUREMENT

1. GENERAL

1.1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes, documents, Solicitation Amendments, and information will be posted on the web site: http://beta.sam.gov

2. BID SUBMISSION

2.1. Facsimile transmission of Bid is not authorized.

2.2. Electronic submission of bids will not be accepted.

2.3. Reference Section 00_21_00 Instructions, Conditions, and Notices to Offerors for Bid Submission instructions and details.

3. SOLICITATION INFORMATION

3.1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://beta.sam.gov

3.2. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

3.3. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. COVID-19

4.1. Due to the Nation’s & State’s response to the COVID-19 Pandemic; Pre-Bid Conference, Site Visit, Bid Submission, and Bid Opening procedures have been modified to adhere to CDC Guidelines, DOD Directives, NJ Executive Orders, and elevated HPCON (Health Protection Condition) Levels.

4.1.1. Additional information on HPCON Levels can be found at: https://www.defense.gov/Explore/Inside-DOD/Blog/Article/2128863/hpcon-understanding-health-protection-condition-levels/

4.2. Bidders are advised to thoroughly and carefully review SF1442 Section 00_21_00 – Instructions to Offerors for current procedures related to this Solicitation.

5. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION ref: FAR 36.204

5.1. Magnitude of Construction: FAR 36.204 (d) Between $100,000 and $250,000

6. RESERVED

7. RESERVED

8. JOINT VENTURE REQUIREMENTS

8.1. Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration (IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

End of Section 00_20_00