B.08.02 - Solicitation W912DQ21R1041.pdf

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), Kansas City District (NWK), has a need for installation services for underground electrical and equipment pads for automated fee machines at the Harry S. Truman Lake Project.

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

07-May-2021

(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 _______15 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 _________________________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.)

YES X 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 ______________28 May 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee 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 _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

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

12:00 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:

W912DQ21R1041 74

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

W912DQ21R1041

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

CAUTION PAGE

BEFORE SIGNING AND EMAILING YOUR OFFER, please take note of the following, as failure to perform any one of these actions may cause your offer 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. AMENDED PAGES: If any of the Amendments change your offer, the altered pages must be used in submitting your offer.

3. BID GUARANTEE: Sufficient bid guarantees should be submitted using the latest version of Standard Form (SF) 24 and must be furnished with your offer, if your offer exceeds $150,000.

4. MISTAKE IN OFFER: Have you reviewed your prices for possible errors in calculations or work left out?

5. FACSIMILE OFFERS AND MODIFICATIONS: Will not be considered.

6. BUY AMERICAN ACT: All Contractors 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.

7. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS AND OFFER OPENING: Due to the COVID-19 Global Pandemic, the Government is taking precautions to ensure the safety and health of all Contractors and Government employees.

Electronic offers are REQUIRED. Mailed and hand-delivered offers are NOT ALLOWED. The Contractor is required to ensure that the proposal package is legible and complete. Bid bonds shall be copied to where the seals are legible.

To submit your offer electronically, email your offer to: Laura.L.Hedrick@usace.army.mil

Keep in mind that due to email safeguards and the size of your bid package, emails may not be received immediately by the Government; therefore, make sure to email offer packages at least an hour before the time specified in the solicitation to ensure there was adequate time to receive offers. If proposals are not received by the Government recipient by the due date and time specified on the solicitation, it may be considered late. Refer to FAR 52.214-7 for how late packages are handled.

If you have any questions, or cannot gain access to the conference line, contact the Contract Specialist at (816) 389- 3023.

8. 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 their SAM 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 AN

OFFER IS SUBMITTED. AFTER AN OFFER IS SUBMITTED AND AN OFFEROR IS FOUND NOT

REGISTERED IN THE SAM DATABASE, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL PROCEED WITH

AWARD TO THE NEXT SUCCESSFUL OFFEROR.

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 Technical 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 Bledsoe Ferry Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1PZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job Osage Bluff Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0003 1 Job Thibaut Point Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0004 1 Job Long Shoal Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0005 1 Job Berry Bend Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0006 1 Job Sparrowfoot Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0007 1 Job OPTION Shawnee Bend Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0008 1 Job OPTION Windsor Crossing Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

0009 1 Job OPTION Fairfield Installation

FFP

Includes all labor and equipment required to perform all work associated with installation services for electrical and concrete pads in accordance with the scope of work.

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 60 dys. ANP 1 USACE, KANSAS CITY +

RACHEL R. DONATTI

HS TRUMAN PROJECT OFFICE 15968

TRUMAN RD

WARSAW MO 65355

816-389-3606

966475

0002 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 60 dys. ANP 1 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

SCOPE OF WORK

Scope of Work Install Underground Electrical and Equipment Pad for

Automated Fee Machines 30 April 2021

1. General

1.1 Description of Work. Contractor shall provide all supervision, labor, materials, transportation, and tools necessary to install a 110/220V @ 20A circuit and equipment pad in the approximate locations reflected on the attached plans that will provide continuous power for future Automated Fee Machine (VenTek or equivalent). Install a new electrical circuit and incidental equipment and materials necessary for the existing yard light (120V) at each specified boat ramp.

1.2 Existing Conditions. All existing buildings, utilities, equipment, turf, concrete and asphalt shall be protected by the Contractor from damage during the work under this contract. Any damage resulting from work under this contract shall be promptly repaired by the Contractor at his/her own expense. It is suggested that the Contractor photograph the pre-existing conditions of the areas that will be accessed during performance of work. Documentation of any existing damage shall be maintained.

1.3 Location. The work will be completed at the following Harry S. Truman Boat Ramps:

Bledsoe Ferry (Electrical for Fee Machine only and Equipment Pad) Osage Bluff Thibaut Point Long Shoal (Equipment pad spec only) Berry Bend Sparrowfoot

Location (Option 1).

Shawnee Bend

Location (Option 2).

Windsor Crossing

Location (Option 3).

Fairfield

1.4 Points of Contact (POC). All post award communications will be coordinated with the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR):

Rachel Donatti 15968 Truman Rd.

Warsaw Mo 65355 816-389-3606 Email: Rachel.r.donatti@usace.army.mil

1.5 Period of Performance. Work shall start within 15 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP). All preconstruction submittals shall be submitted and approved prior to work start on each feature of work (concrete pad, electrical, etc). Work shall be completed, to included submission of all closeout documents, within 60 calendar days from the work start date. The contractor shall perform the work in a manner that will not disrupt more than one area at a time unless otherwise coordinated with the COR.

1.6 Work Hours. Work shall be performed during the hours of 7:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday – Friday.

1.7 Plans and Documentation.

1.7.1 All post award plans, submittals and documentation shall be submitted to the above POC electronically via email.

1.7.2 The Contractor shall maintain daily Quality Control Reports. A report template will be provided to the Contractor. The Contractor may submit their own template for approval. The following information must be included: Contractor Name; Date; Equipment Used; Total hours worked that day; Controversial Matters; Methods Used; Miscellaneous Remarks; Work completed that day; Size of crew; Problems encountered.

1.8 Site Visit. A site visit will be scheduled.

1.9 Occupancy of Premise. Before work is started, it is the contractor’s responsibility to arrange with the COR a sequence of procedure, means of access, space for storage of materials and equipment.

1.10 Preconstruction meeting. Will be held following receipt of the Preconstruction submittals and will be attended by the Government and the designated Contractor representatives.

1.11 Submittal Submission. All submittal documents shall be submitted to:

Rachel Donatti Corps of Engineers 15968 Truman Road Warsaw MO 65355 Ph. No.: 816-389-3606 Email: rachel.r.donatti@usace.army.mil

The project office staff is normally available 8 hours a day, 5 days a week (Monday through Friday) with the exception of government holidays. Normal working hours for project office personnel is between 7:00 A.M. and 3:30 P.M.

1.11.1 Required Submittals. All submittals shall be submitted and approved prior to work start for each definable feature of work. Closeout submittals shall be submitted within the contract period of performance, final payment will not be made until all required work and submittals are complete.

1.11.1.1 Pre-Work Submittals

1.11.1.1.1 Detailed work plan

1.11.1.1.2 Schedule

1.11.1.1.3 Quality Control Plan.

1.11.1.1.4 Accident Prevention Plan in accordance with EM 385-1-1.

1.11.1.1.5 Activity Hazard Analysis (each feature of work)

1.11.1.1.6 Proof of Insurance

1.11.1.1.7 Qualifications or certifications of the qualified electrician performing the electrical work (meeting requirements of the NEC and the EM385-1-1 Safety Manual).

1.11.1.1.8 Product data for all equipment and materials (wire, conduit, disconnects, etc)

1.11.1.1.9 Calculations proving proposed wire size and equipment will provide specified power to the machines

1.11.1.2 Closeout Submittals

1.11.1.2.1 Electrical test results

1.11.1.2.2 As-Builts

1.11.1.2.3 Warranty Manual

1.11.2 Submittal Contents

1.11.2.1 Schedule. The Contractor shall prepare and submit to the COR for approval a practicable schedule showing the order in which the Contractor proposes to perform the work and the dates on which the Contractor contemplates starting and completing the several salient features of the work (including acquiring materials, plant, and equipment). The schedule shall be in the form of a progress chart of suitable scale to indicate appropriately the percentage of work scheduled for completion by any given date during the period. If the Contractor fails to submit a schedule within the time prescribed, the Contracting Officer may withhold approval of progress payments until the Contractor submits the required schedule.

As a minimum the schedule shall include the following;

Mobilization Submission of Work Plan and Technical submittals Milestones for work at each designated park location Prefinal/Final Inspection

* Date information shall include numerical day of month and month of year.

1.11.2.2 Quality Control Plan. The Contractor is responsible for providing and maintaining an effective Quality Control Program that complies with the “Inspection of Construction” clause of the contract. The Contractor shall manage his operations in such a manner as to control the quality of all work being performed to meet his/her obligations under the terms of the contract. A Quality Control Plan shall be provided within 10 days of NTP, prior to the start of work and shall include the following:

1.11.2.2.1 Identification of the designated Quality Control Manager/Site Superintendent/SSHO who will be onsite during construction operations and who will have the authority to act for the Contractor, to include the authority to stop work, which is not in compliance with the contract.

1.11.2.2.2 Key personnel phone numbers

1.11.2.2.3 Description of the procedures the Contractor will implement to identify, prevent, and ensure non-recurrence of defective work. Procedures for tracking construction deficiencies from identification through acceptable corrective action shall be identified. Establish verification procedures that identified deficiencies that have been corrected.

1.11.2.2.4 Acknowledgement that the Contractor will maintain a daily Quality Control Report identifying work accomplished for the day, any deficiencies noted, the number of workers onsite, etc. These reports shall be submitted to the COR once a week.

1.11.2.3 Activity Hazard Analysis. An Activity Hazard Analysis must be provided prior to breaking ground. The Activity Hazard Analysis must address all foreseeable safety concerns, such as electrical safety, safety zone protection, fall protection, fire safety, personal protective equipment, signage/protective fencing and hazardous material handling.

1.11.2.4 Accident Prevention Plan. 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.

1.11.2.5 Qualifications. The Contractor shall have sufficient production capability, facilities, and personnel necessary to perform the required work as stated in this scope of work. The Contractor shall provide a qualified Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO), Site Superintendent, and Quality Control Manager. If qualifications allow, these positions may be held by a single individual. Proof of qualifications shall be submitted in the Quality Control Plan and Accident Prevention Plan. Designated personnel shall be onsite at all times when work is in progress. The Contractor shall have 2 years of experience in all methods similar in scope to this contract. Any subcontractors must meet the qualifications above.

1.11.2.6 Product data with calculations. Provide product data for all wire, conduit, disconnects and any other materials or equipment to be installed. Calculations for each location shall be submitted for approval.

1.11.2.7 Warranty Manual. All manufacturer’s warranties for installed products shall be secured and delivered to the Government before final contract payment is made. All work performed under this Scope of Work will be guaranteed for one year from the date of completion to be free of any problems, or break downs due to poor workmanship including, but not limited to, settling of the soil above the new lines. After Final Acceptance of the work prior to final payment, all equipment manuals, keys, as-built’s and warranty information will be turned over to the Government. At eleven (11) months after final inspection, a Warranty Inspection will be scheduled by the Government to identify any warranty issues as related to the work included in this contract. The Contractor will be notified of date of Warranty Inspection with option to attend.

1.11.2.8 As-Builts. The Contractor shall provide a set of drawings for the completed installation of the electrical system. Final As-Built drawings shall be provided within 30 days after final acceptance of the work included in this solicitation. Electronic copy shall be submitted in AutoCAD format along with two hard copies. The Contractor will locate and mark the underground location of all electrical wire and assist Government Representative with GIS mapping.

1.12 Safety. The Contractor shall meet or exceed all EM-385-1-1 and OSHA requirements.

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL, EM 385-1-1

(2014)

EM 385-1-1 and its changes are available at http://www.hq.usace.army.mil (at the HQ homepage, select Safety and Occupational Health). Select the appropriate manual. The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with the current edition and all changes posted on the web as of the effective date of this solicitation.

2014 Version:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/Portals/76/Publications/EngineerManuals/EM_385-1-1.pdf

1.13 Security

1.13.1 All local security procedures will be adhered to.

1.13.2 ANTITERRORISM/OPERATION SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.13.2.1 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/facility 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 (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) 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 installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

1.13.2.2 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.

2. Materials.

2.1 All electrical products and equipment shall follow NFPA 70E (National Electrical Code, i.e. NEC). The Contractor will be responsible for making sure all electrical components meet the current edition of the NEC. All work will be performed with attention to detail and in accordance with the current NEC regulations along with other local, state or federal regulations as they apply. Conduit shall be sized appropriately and be in accordance with the

NEC.

3. Execution

3.1 Installation of all products and materials shall be in strict accordance with the National Electrical Safety Code, the National Electrical Code, and other applicable codes. All electrical lines shall be installed in PVC conduit. The general path from the power source to the existing yard light poles and to the location for the new equipment pad as reflected in the attached maps shall be followed unless otherwise approved by the COR. Three

(3) feet of wire shall be left extending out of the conduit at each equipment pad. Construct the equipment pad in accordance with the specifications below. The fee machine and yard light will be on their own circuits.

3.2 The Contractor shall remove the existing disconnect from the power pole and replace with a disconnect that will adequately support both the circuit to the fee machine and the boat ramp yard light. Routing of electric cables shall be in a manner to supply new service to existing yard light and the new fee machine. Operation of the yard light will be tested upon completion of the work.

3.3 Preparation for the new equipment pads includes the removal of any existing concrete or equipment currently located in the footprint of the new equipment pad location. The concrete pad shall be 36” square, be 8” thick with a 14” deep by 12” square footing centered below. Conduit shall be installed in the slab and extend above the surface a minimum of 35” to accommodate the electric lines for the machine. Conduit shall be in accordance with the NEC and be installed plumb. The slab and footing shall be tied together with four (4) L-shaped pieces of ½” minimum rebar. Install four (4) L-hook Anchor Bolts, 5/8”-11 x 8”, configured in a square pattern spaced 9.5” apart, 4 ¾”from the center of the conduit. The bolts shall extend 1 ¾” above the surface for equipment attachment. Ensure bolts are plumb.

3.4 In areas where the electrical lines must cross under concrete or asphalt or thru a tree line, boring methods shall be used. Trees cannot be removed under this contract and boring operations shall be such to prevent damage to the existing trees. Trenching may be used in grassed areas. All disturbed areas shall be backfilled as stated below and any finish materials shall be installed to match the existing.

3.5 The Contractor is responsible for backfill, compaction and surface material replacement matching surrounding grade. The Contractor shall ensure final grade allows for proper drainage. A minimum of two inches (2”) of top soil (the Contractor can reuse topsoil spoils from excavation) shall be placed on top of the compacted fill and all disturbed areas and seeded with a KY-31 fescue/rye mix (75% fescue/25% annual rye; contain 85% germination rate with < ½% weed seed). Grass seed shall be applied in accordance with standard application procedures. The planting season for the specified grass is between 15 March and 1 May in the spring and between 1 September and 15 October in the fall; the Contractor shall make all efforts to plant accordingly. Do not seed when ground is muddy, frozen, snow covered or in unsatisfactory condition for seeding. If application of seed cannot be applied during the recommended seeding dates then the Contractor can request a variance to the COR in writing with purposed planting schedule for approval. Erosion control shall be used until grass is established. Topsoil backfill shall be free of sticks, stones, roots, and other debris and objectionable materials over 1” in size. If rock is encountered during excavation for the new electrical line, the Contractor shall request approval from the Government for either an alternate route or a variance in depth from the typical installation.

The Contractor must provide in writing the proposed alternate route or depth and ensure compliance with NEC.

3.6 The Contractor is responsible to coordinate with Missouri One Call and the applicable utility provider at each Boat Ramp for underground service locations or any coordination with their service. Waterlines or other utilities owned by the Government will be located by the Government.

3.7 All electric circuits shall be tested and verified for correct voltage, load test performed, and test results, to include voltage drop, are to be provided.

3.8 Waste/Refuse Disposal. The Contractor shall manage, handle, transport, and dispose of any and all hazardous materials and scrap waste at their own expense. Contractor shall provide for their own refuse disposal.

The Government accepts no liability for the disposal of the Contractor’s hazardous waste or refuse. Location for the dumpster shall be coordinated with the COR.

3.9 Work Area Clean Up. All contractor work areas shall be cleaned by the Contractor after completion of work. Flammable materials shall be placed in closed metal containers and removed to the approved storage area at the end of each day. Upon completion of the work, containers shall be removed from the site. During in-progress work, the Contractor shall remove all waste from work site, and leave work site clean at the end of each workday.

3.10 Quality Assurance. The Government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance under this contract. Any action taken by the Government as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

3.11 Prefinal and Final Inspection. After completion of all work stated in the contract, the Quality Control Manager shall inspect and create a punch list noting any deficiencies found. All deficiencies to include, but not limited to, surface deviations from level, damaged or defective material, tiles not properly secured, etc, shall be corrected prior to scheduling the prefinal inspection with the Government.

3.12 Contractor Presence Required during final hook up and Operational Testing on Machine. The schedule for operational testing on the machines (completed by an independent contractor) will be provided after award. The Contractor shall make arrangements to be onsite during the operational testing at each machine. All operational testing can be expected to occur within 120 calendar days after NTP. Any deficiencies identified during hook up that are found to be the responsibility of the awarded contractor shall be corrected immediately.

LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

1. Maps

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

MAGNITUDE OF PROJECT—CONSTRUCTION

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

X Between $25,000 and $100,000

POINTS OF CONTACT

Title Name Phone Email Contracting Officer Joshua M.

Higginbotham

(816) 389-3059 Joshua.M.Higginbotham@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

SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

All proposals are due by: SEE BLOCK 13, on front page

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

Submit one (1) copy of the following in your proposal package:

Bid schedule - complete with your porposal amount Ensure all Amendments are acknowledged Provisions/clauses are filled out that have not been acknowledged in SAM registration Ensure Bid is reviewed and signed by a Principal of your company with authority to do so

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. Questions will be compiled and posted to the beta.sam.gov website once answers are received by the project team. An email of the posting to beta.sam.gov will also be sent to prospective offerors that submitted questions.

The last day to submit new inquiries will be 21 May 2021, 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 AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.223-4 Recovered Material Certification MAY 2008 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.217-4 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS EXERCISED AT TIME OF CONTRACT AWARD (JUN 1988)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate the total price for the basic requirement together with any option(s) exercised at the time of award.

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

10% 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 Benton County, MO.

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: Joshua M. Higginbotham, 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-- 17 May 2021 @ 9:00 am CST

(c) Participants will meet at-- 15968 Truman Road, Warsaw, MO 65355

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/

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

OCT 2020

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

JUN 2020

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

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

DEC 2019

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

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

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

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on…