B.08.02 - Solicitation W912DQ20R1051.pdf

Construction activities are necessary for the construction of a lif t station, in Geary County, Kansas.

Work w ill consist of a constructing a new concrete lif t station, concrete valve box, manhole and control panel leads.

CLIN 0001 Lift Station

Magnitude of projects CLIN 0001- Betw een $100,000.00 and $250,000.00

Points of Contact for this project are:

CONTRACT SPECIALIST: Laura L. Hedrick PHONE: 816-389-3023 E-MAIL: laura.l.hedrick@usace.army.mil PROJECT MANAGER: Kenneth R. Wenger PHONE: 816-389-3754 E-MAIL: ken.r.w enger@usace.army.mil CONTRACTING OFFICER: John H. Akin PHONE: 816-389-3577 E-MAIL: john.h.akin@usace.army.mil

LAURA L HEDRICK (816)389-3023

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

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

NEGOTIATED

22-Jun-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________60 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________27 Jul 2020 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______120 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE, KANSAS CITY +

FEDERAL BLDG, CT-C

601 E 12TH ST RM 647

KANSAS CITY MO 64106-2896

W912DQ

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

816-389-2029/2030FAX:TEL: 816-389-3812 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912DQ20R1051

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

CAUTION PAGE

BEFORE SIGNING AND EMAILING YOUR PROPOSAL, please take note of the following, as failure to perform any one of these actions may cause your proposal to be rejected.

1. AMENDMENTS: Have you acknowledged receipt of ALL Amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact our office.

2. PROPOSALS RECEIVED: Proposals shall be marked to show the offeror’s name and address, the solicitation number, amendments received, and the date and time proposals are due.

3. AMENDED PROPOSAL PAGES: If any of the Amendments furnished amended proposal pages, the amended proposal pages must be used in submitting your proposal.

4. LATE PROPOSALS: In order for a late proposal to be considered, generally it must have been emailed by 5 pm the day before the proposal due date. The Contractor will have to provide proof that it was submitted before 5 pm the day before the proposal due date.

5. BID GUARANTEE: Sufficient bid guarantee in proper form must be furnished with your proposal, if your proposal exceeds $150,000.

6. MISTAKE IN PROPOSAL: Have you reviewed your proposed prices for possible errors in calculations or work left out?

7. FACSIMILE PROPOSALS AND MODIFICATIONS: Will not be considered.

8. BUY AMERICAN ACT: All offerors are cautioned that, prior Government conduct notwithstanding, the Contractor's selection of a domestic construction material which would require the subsequent selection of a foreign construction material for compatibility is not a justification for waiver of the Buy American Act. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify, prior to submitting the materials for approval, which each system can be built to meet the contract specifications without the use of foreign construction materials.

9. BOLLING FEDERAL BUILDING ENHANCED SECURITY: Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the Bolling Federal Building has been closed down to the public.

10. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (SAM): In accordance with FAR 52.204-7, by submission of an offer, the offeror acknowledges the requirement that a prospective awardee shall be registered in the SAM database prior to award, during performance and through final payment of any contract resulting from this solicitation. If the offeror does not become registered in the SAM database in the time prescribed by the Contracting officer, the Contracting officer will proceed to award to the next otherwise successful registered offeror. Offerors may obtain information on registration and annual confirmation requirements via the SAM database accessed through https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. It is highly encouraged that all prospective offerors start the SAM’s registration process as soon as possible.

SAM.GOV REGISTRATION IS FREE OF CHARGE.

PER FAR 4.1102(a), OFFERORS MUST BE REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE AT THE TIME A

PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED. AFTER A PROPOSAL IS SUBMITTED AND AN OFFEROR IS FOUND

NOT REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL PROCEED

WITH AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCESSFUL CONTRACTOR.

If you were not previously registered, please go to https://www.sam.gov/SAM/. Instructions for new registration are also located at the following link:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/transcript/Quick_Guide_for_Contract_Registrations.pdf to register.

If you have questions about Government procurements in general or need assistance in the preparation of your proposal, a local Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) may be able to help. The Procurement Tehcnical Assistance Program was authorized by Congress in 1985 in an effort to expand the number of businesses capable of participating in the Government marketplace. To locate a PTAC near you, go to http://www.aptac-us.org/sam-registration/. THIS IS A FREE SERVICE BY A NON PROFIT PAID FOR BY THE U.S.

GOVERNMENT.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Lift Station

FFP

The work covered by this contract will consist of furnishing all equipment, labor, operators, supervision/site superintendent, quality control, supplies, materials, and incidentals necessary to satisfactorily perform and provide construction for the lift station per the scope of work attached to this contract.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: J046

NET AMT

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 60 dys. ANP 1 USACE, KANSAS CITY +

KEN WENGER

MILFORD LAKE PROJECT 5203 N HWY K-

JUNCTION CITY KS 66441-8382

816-389-3754 FOB: Destination

966220

SCOPE OF WORK

SCOPE OF WORK

1. DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

1.1 Work to be done: Abandon existing sewage lift station and components in place at the West Rolling Hills lift station located 500 feet west of the custodian site at the West Rolling Hills Campground, Milford Lake, KS and replace with new concrete lift station, concrete valve box, manhole and control panel leads as outlined in section 2 "PRINCIPLE FEATURES".

1.2 Location: Milford Project Office

5203 Hwy. K-57 Junction City, KS 66441

Points of Contact: Ken Wenger Ken.r.wenger@usace.army.mil 785-238-5714 x3754

William Whitworth William.r.whitworth@usace.army.mil 785-238-5714 x3795

1.3 Work Hours: The Milford Project Office is staffed 8 hours a day, 5 days a week. Normal working hours for project office personnel is between 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M., Monday thru Friday, except Government holidays. Work hours can be negotiable with Contracting Officer Representative (COR).

2. PRINCIPLE FEATURES: The work to be performed will include, but not limited to, the following principle features.

2.1 This requirement is to procure and install a new 6' diameter precast concrete lift station, new precast concrete valve box, new 4' diameter precast concrete manhole, and replace electrical wiring from existing control panel to new lift station with all the working components in the West Rolling Hills Park.

The current system was installed prior to the park opening in 1982 and will be abandoned in place. The new system shall work in similar fashion to the existing unit. All installations shall be accomplished according to equipment manufacturer recommendations. It will be the responsibility of the Contractor to collect all elevations that may be needed to complete the work (surface, sewer flow line, wet well floor elevation, etc.). Plans attached with elevations on existing system.

2.2 Work shall consist of placement of a concrete lift station with the same capacity as the existing system, two 7.5 h.p. submersible sewage grinder pumps, base elbows, discharge piping in wet-well, discharge piping between wet-well and valve pit, check valves, gate valves, and floats. Install new concrete valve box and piping in valve box and connect to existing 4" discharge piping. Approximately 50 feet of Class 160 PVC pressure pipe required from vault to existing forcemain. A 4' diameter manhole will need to be installed to change direction of the gravity sewer to the new station, new gravity sewer between the manhole and lift station, new forcemain will be installed from the new pit east to the existing forcemain, then connected to existing. SDR 35 PVC required for gravity sewer, approximately 50 feet needed. Existing forcemain east will be abandoned by plugging existing line. Work will consist of: connecting to the existing electrical panel box, breakers, controls, and starters that will serve the new 7.5hp submersible sewage grinder pumps; new four (4) separate float assemblies that control the off/switch, lead on, lag on, and alarm light signals; new connection “J” box located outside of the manhole pit; make connection between service pole and manhole pit and ensure electrical power and signal wiring and existing alarm light located on service pole is working; install new motor leads; and all electrical connections and work to bring system to full operational status. An aluminum hatch cover lid required on both concrete risers. The manhole pit is considered a confined space and proper entry into manhole pit is required. Seeding the work area will not be required. Repairing the area to grade is required. A site visit to the work location is recommended.

The motors, control and pumps shall be guaranteed against defective materials, design, and workmanship for a period of 1 year from the date of acceptance.

2.3 WEST ROLLING HILLS SYSTEM EQUIPMENT:

(2) Sewage and wastewater submersible non-clog cutter pumps with 7.5 hp, 3 phase, 220 volt with 4" discharge flanges: (old pumps to be retained by project for backup use)

(2) Base plates with required elbows, 4"

(2) Lifting chains 3/16 "stainless 15 foot length.

(4) Stainless Steel 2” schedule 40 pipes for guide rails, 15 foot length.

(2) 4" swing check valves with outside lever, flanged, stainless steel internals.

(2) 4” cast iron gate-valves, 4" elbows and 4" tees.

(4) Float switches, 20' cords.

(1) Float mounting bracket, stainless steel.

(1) 4" PVC discharge piping and elbows.

(1) 72" diameter aluminum cover w/door.

(1) NEMA 4 steel junction box mounted on top of lift station.

(1) Connect to existing Control panel. (NEMA 4 steel Enclosure, Panel, 2 variable speed drives for 220 volt 1 phase input and 220 volt 3 phase output, alternation, start/stop by float switches and H-O-A selector switch, 120V GFCI outlet and a high water alarm with beacon on an independent circuit.) Approximately 210 feet of new underground wiring in PVC Sch 40 shall be replaced from the control panel to the lift station. All electrical components shall be installed accordance with NFPA 70, National Electric Code

(NEC) 2020.

2.4 Submittals:

The following shall be submitted for Government Approval prior to the start of any work:

a. Proposed material schedule (type/quantities).

b. Material product information/shop drawings and technical information.

c. Manufacturer's installation instructions for all proposed equipment/materials.

d. Construction schedule.

e. Detailed work plan for lift station placement.

f. Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with Section 6.4.

g. Quality Control Program in accordance with the "Inspection of Construction" contract clause.

All submittals (one copy of each) shall be sent electronically or hard copy to the following:

Primary Contact:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milford Lake Attn: Ken Wenger 5203 N. Hwy. K-57 Junction City, KS 66441 Fax: 785-238-8342 Email: Ken.r.wenger@usace.army.mil

Alternate Contact:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Milford Lake Attn: William Whitworth 5203 N. Hwy. K-57 Junction City, KS 66441 Fax: 785-238-8342 Email: William.r.whitworth@usace.army.mil

2.5 Manufacturer Warranties

Contractor shall provide manufacturer warranty certificates, including warranty period and warranty requirements, for all work performed and materials furnished under this contract that would be given in normal commercial practice. All warranty documents shall be completed and submitted to the COR with required final payment documents.

2.6 Manufacturer Operation and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals

Contractor shall provide O&M manuals (where applicable), for all new equipment and materials installed under this contract. All O&M documents shall be submitted to the COR with required final payment documents.

3. SEQUENCE OF WORK:

a. Scheduling and Completion of Work

b. Delivery and shipment of primary components.

c. Existing lift station and equipment abandoned in place.

d. Install new equipment as outline in section 2.2 "West Rolling Hills System Equipment". iv. Startup system and accomplish operational checks and adjustments

e. Final walk through and inspection for final acceptance.

f. Final acceptance of work.

4. FIELD MEASUREMENTS: The Contractor shall verify all measurements and elevations at the project site and shall be responsible for all dimensions, fittings, and the proper installation of all materials and equipment specified.

5. PERMITS: The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any required permit.

6. SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

6.1 Protection from Hazards: During progress of work, the Contractor shall protect all personnel, whether

Government or civilian, from any and all safety hazards caused by the construction operations.

6.2 Fire Prevention: Geary County RFD, Junction City, KS 66441

6.3 Traffic Control: Not applicable.

6.4 U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MAUAL, EM 385-1- 1, (JAN 2014)

EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of the solicitation.

All work must comply with EM 385-1-1 and current NEC/NESC, including Arc Flash, Confined Space Entry, and Fall Protection measures.

The Contractor shall prepare a site-specific Accident Prevention Plan (APP). Prepare the APP in accordance with the format and requirements of USACE EM 385-1-1. Cover all paragraph and subparagraph elements in USACE EM 385-1-1, Appendix A, "Minimum Basic Outline for Accident Prevention Plan". The APP shall be job-specific and address any unusual or unique aspects of the project or activity for which it is written.

8. SECURITY

8.1 The Contractor shall not be on site without prior notification to the Corps of Engineers COR or other designated person(s).

8.2 Contractor personnel shall have a valid civilian ID and Contractor vehicles shall have a valid registration.

9. APPLICABLE PUBLICATIONS: The publications referenced herein shall be the most recent at the time of solicitation.

10. WORKSITE HOUSEKEEPING:

10.1 The Contractor shall remove all trash and disposal material from the worksite before the end of each day. The Contractor shall take all possible precautions to maintain the work site at all times, in a condition that will prevent damage or injury to person or property, Government or otherwise. The above precautions shall include protection from weather conditions. The Contractor shall be responsible for all damages caused by the negligent acts or omissions by Contractor employees, sub-contractors, or agents during Contract performance.

10.2 Materials to be used within 1 week of delivery and scrap material to be used as work progresses shall not be required to be in screened area. However, all such items shall be placed in an orderly manner (i.e. dirt, rock, etc., in piles and stackable items such as pipe, brick, lumber, etc., stacked off the ground on pallets in an orderly manner).

11. RESPONSIBILITY FOR DAMAGE:

11.1 Damage to Personal Property: The Contractor shall be solely responsible for all damage to

Government and occupant personal property caused by the Contractor’s personnel, subcontractors, agents, or by the performance of Contractor work.

11.2 Damage by Negligence: Damage resulting in gas leaks, electrical outages loss of heat during cold weather, water leaks, unsecured facilities, weather damage, or oil/hazardous waste spills shall be responded to by the Contractor within 2 hours and repaired within one workday. If the Contractor fails to comply with these requirements, the Government reserves the right to repair the damage and charge the cost to the Contractor. The Contractor shall protect all areas while transporting demolition debris or construction materials. Any damaged turf, sidewalks, roads, vegetation, site amenities, etc.

shall be replaced or repaired by the Contractor prior to final contract closeout .

12. DISPOSAL OF MATERIALS: All materials removed and not reused or designated as salvage material in this project shall become the property of the Contractor, unless otherwise specified, and shall be the Contractor's responsibility for lawful disposal.

12.1 All other wastes generated during Contractor operations shall be disposed of by the Contractor at his/her expense.

12.1.1. Solid wastes (excluding clearing debris) shall be placed in containers which are emptied on a regular schedule. Handling, storage, and disposal shall be conducted to prevent contamination. Segregation measures shall be employed so that no hazardous or toxic waste will become co-mingled with solid waste.

The Contractor shall transport solid waste off Government property and dispose of it in compliance with Federal, State, and local requirements for solid waste disposal. A Subtitle D RCRA permitted landfill shall be the minimum acceptable off-site solid waste disposal option. The Contractor shall verify that the selected transporters and disposal facilities have the necessary permits and licenses to operate. The

Contractor shall comply with Federal, State, and local laws and regulations pertaining to the use of landfill areas.

12.1.2. Wastes classified as hazardous wastes under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act shall be disposed of, unless otherwise specified in this contract. No hazardous waste shall be disposed of without prior review of the disposal documents, and the approval of the Contracting Officer. The Contractor shall provide an original copy of the disposal document from the approved EPA or State permitted disposal facility for each shipment of hazardous waste generated in this project to the COR.

12.1.3. Current submersible pumps will be kept by the project.

13. ANTITERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all - information required for background checks to meet installation access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

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

-END OF SECTION-

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

FIELD OFFICE OVERHEAD

NOTICE TO BIDDERS: For your proposal to be responsive, you must declare below the single accounting practice that you apply to contracts to calculate field office overhead for all change orders, modifications and requests for equitable adjustment. Pursuant to Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Parts 31.105(d)(3) and 31.203(d)(1), an accounting practice that varies from modification to modification is not allowable. Select one of the following:

1. TIME DISTRIBUTION BASE FOR A PER DIEM RATE

If you use this practice, see Special Clause “Field Office Overhead Per Diem Rate” _____

2. DIRECT COST DISTRIBUTION BASE FOR A PERCENTAGE MARKUP

If you use this practice, see Special Clause “Field Office Overhead Percentage Markup” _____

3. OTHER ACCOUNTING PRACTICE THAT IS ALLOWABLE UNDER THE

FAR AND THAT USES A SINGLE DISTRIBUTION BASE. _____

If you choose 3, you must describe the accounting practice in sufficient detail below to allow the contracting officer to determine what accounting practice is being utilized by your company and that it complies with the FAR.

FAILURE TO FULLY COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE REQUIREMENT OR, IF ALTERNATIVE 3 IS

DECLARED AND YOUR DESCRIPTION DOES NOT CLEARLY STATE OR DESCRIBE A

CONSISTENT ACCOUNTING PRACTICE USING A SINGLE DISTRIBUTION BASE, WILL BE CAUSE

FOR YOUR PROPOSAL TO BE REJECTED AS NON-RESPONSIVE.

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT—CONSTRUCTION

The magnitude of this project is represented by the following estimated price range:

Between $100,000 and $250,000

POINTS OF CONTACT

Title Name Phone Email Contracting Officer John H. Akin (816) 389-3577 john.h.akin@usace.army.mil Contract Specialist Laura L. Hedrick (816) 389-3023 laura.l.hedrick@usace.army.mil

PROPOSALS TO BECOME PART OF THE CONTRACT

1. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals, and a staffing plan including the names and qualifications of key personnel who are proposed to work on the project is required to be submitted, those personnel who are offered will be the same personnel who will actually perform on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute personnel for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer the same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute employee. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute employee and to approve or disapprove his or her qualifications. If the proposed substitute employee's qualifications are disapproved by the Contracting Officer, the contractor will propose another employee who does possess equivalent qualifications.

2. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals, and the name of a specific subcontractor is a required submittal, then that subcontractor who is offered will be the same subcontractor who will actually perform the specified work on the project. If, during performance of the contract, it becomes necessary for the contractor to substitute a subcontractor for one of those whose qualifications were the basis for evaluation of the offer and award of the contract, the contractor shall submit to the Contracting Officer the same information that was required in the initial proposal regarding the proposed substitute subcontractor. The Contracting Officer shall have the right to review the qualifications of the proposed substitute subcontractor and to approve or disapprove its qualifications. If the proposed substitute subcontractor's qualifications are disapproved by the Contracting Officer, the contractor will propose another subcontractor who does possess equivalent qualifications.

3. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals, and a schedule for the performance of the work on the project is a required submittal, the terms of the proposed schedule will become the schedule that will be utilized for completion of the project, adjusted as necessary to reflect the actual issue date of the Notice to Proceed

4. When an offeror submits its proposal in response to a Request For Proposals and that proposal contains any work, materials, methods or other type of betterment that provides an advantage to the Government that is above the minimum requirements contained in the RFP, the terms of the proposal will be the basis for evaluation and, if successful, will become the terms of the contract upon award. If a change in one of those terms is made to one that is less favorable to the Government than the one on which the award of the contract was based, a credit to the Government will be negotiated by the contractor. Only the Contracting Officer has the authority to negotiate a waiver of the terms of the contract.

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS

SUBMISSION REQUIRMENTS (Put this page at the top of the section) All proposals are due by: SEE BLOCK 13, on front page

This RFP will result in one Firm-Fixed-Price contract.

Submit by email one (1) original copy of the following:

1. Bid schedule - complete with your proposed amount.

2. Standard Form 1442 BLOCK 14 is filled out with your company’s information

3. Standard Form 1442 BLOCK 18 is filled out with Amendment Numbers and Dates of acknowledgement.

Ensure ALL amendments are acknowledged.

4. Standard Form 1442 BLOCKS 20A, 20B, and 20C are filled out. Ensure Proposal is signed by a Principal of your company with authority to do so.

5. Make sure all Additional Information and/or clauses that require you to confirm information are filled out.

6. Bid Bonds - required with your submission. (See solicitation for details)

7. All Past Performance and Related Experience attachments, if applicable.

INQUIRIES/QUESTIONS/PLAN ROOM FOR DRAWINGS

Prospective Offerors shall submit contracting and technical inquiries and questions concerning this solicitation document via email to Contract Specialist Laura Hedrick at laura.l.hedrick@usace.army.mil.

The last day to submit new inquiries will be 10 July 2020, at 12 PM local Kansas City time in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response to inquiries and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and review all amendments for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

EVALUATION OF PROPOSALS

The Government will award a contract resulting from this solictiation to the responsible offeror whose offer conforming to the solicitation will be most advantageous to the Government, price and other factors considered.

The following factors shall be used to evaluate offers:

Price Experience Past Performance

Experience and Past Performance are approximately equal to price.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 52.232-14 Notice Of Availability Of Progress Payments Exclusively For

Small Business Concerns

APR 1984

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors.

JAN 2018

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

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

2014)

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

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

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

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

52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

The offeror represents that --

(a) ( ) It has, ( ) has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) ( ) It has, ( ) has not, filed all required compliance reports; and

(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

6.5% 6.9%

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Geary County, Junction City, KS.

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

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American --Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

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

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

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Kansas City District ATTN: John H. Akin, CECT-NWK-C Federal Building 601 E. 12th Street, RM 647 Kansas City, Missouri 64106-2896

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

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- 30 June 2020 @ 10:00 am CST

(c) Participants will meet at-- 4020 W. Hwy K-57 Junction City, KS 66441-8382

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):

Federal Acquisition Regulations System (FAR) https://www.acquisition.gov/

Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

FAR 52.239-27

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

AUG 2018

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

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

DEC 2019

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

DEC 2019

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2020)

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

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.00.

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

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic & 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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

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

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications…