B.08.02 Solicitation W912EF-24-Q-0014.pdf

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USAED, WALLA WALLA - CONTRACTING DIV.

MELITA S. DOYLE

201 N. THIRD AVENUE

WALLA WALLA WA 99362-1876

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MCNARY LOCK AND DAM

P.O. BOX 1230, 82790 DEVORE RD.

UMATILLA OR 97882-1441

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W912EF24Q0014

Section SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS

SCOPE OF WORK

The successful offeror shall perform field verification and furnish the guardrail segments as specified herein.

PERFORM FIELD VERIFICATION

Within ten (10) calendar days after award, the contractor shall perform field verification of embedded guardrail socket spacing prior to submittal of shop drawings. Coordinate field verification visit a minimum of seven (7) calendar days prior with the McNary project point of contact. Point of contact information will be provided after award. Field verification will occur during normal business hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

FABRICATED GUARDRAIL SEGMENTS

The Contractor shall furnish the following components:

End Guardrail Segments (44 each)

Intermediate Guardrail Segments (22 each)

Pier Guardrail Segments (42 each)

The requirements to fabricate these items are provided in the contract drawings, SECTION 05 14 00.13 ALUMINUM WELDING, and SECTION 05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS AND GRATING. The submittal requirements are also listed in the two sections. The requirements for the prefabrication conference is provided in

SECTION 05 14 00.13 ALUMINUM WELDING.

REQUIRED DELIVERY DATE

The guardrail segments shall be delivered to the McNary Lock and Dam warehouse not later than 4 months after award.

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS AND PROJECT ACCESS REQUIREMENTS

Safety: Accident prevention and safety requirements are the responsibility of the Contractor while visiting or working at all USACE project sites. The following is a list of required safety equipment for the individuals performing the field verification:

o Safety Boots o Hard Hat o Safety Vest o Hearing Protection

Site Access: A minimum of five (5) days prior to arriving on-site, submit access form and drivers licenses for personnel conducting the field verification to the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR). Access form will be provided after award. Access to the work area is from the lower parking lot on the Oregon side through the Security Guard Station. Government personnel will escort individuals at all times while on-site.

Access for Foreign Nationals: Security clearance for foreign nationals to attend a site visit or to perform on-site work requires a minimum of four (4) weeks.

ANTI-TERRORIST/OPERATION SECURITY (AT/OPSEC) REQUIREMENTS

Escorting. All contract personnel will be escorted by the Government POC in all areas on the Project. In accordance with applicable regulations, all contract personnel who do not possess the appropriate security clearance or access privileges will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified information or operations, sensitive information or activities, or restricted areas.

General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this task order. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or the Requiring Activity (RA) representative. Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training 14 days prior to on-site work. Within three business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained, and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures—this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the RA.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E-Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements.

Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the COR to become part of the official contract file.

GOVERNMENT SUPPORT

The Government will provide crane and forklift support for unloading equipment from a truck/trailer as needed.

SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

Each submittal shall be submitted in PDF format, unless otherwise noted, via e-mail to the Government’s Engineer of Record. Information will be provided after award.

The e-mail subject line shall be formatted as follows:

Contract #, Project Name, Name(s) Example: "24P0005 McNary Pier and Roadway Guardrails – Shop Drawings"

Submittal files too large to send via e-mail shall be submitted using the DoD SAFE website (https://safe.apps.mil).

Contact the Engineer of Record if this needs to be done. Official receipt of a transmittal begins the business day after the Government receives that transmission by e-mail or through the DoD SAFE website.

Each submittal shall include a cover containing the following information:

(1) Project title, contract number, and Contractor's name.

(2) Subcontractor, supplier, or manufacturer's name, as applicable.

(3) Items being submitted.

The information listed above can be provided using an ENG Form 4025 or a locally generated document. A fillable ENG Form 4025 will be provided after award.

a. Review Notations

Unless otherwise noted for a particular submittal, review will be completed within seven (7) calendar days after date of receipt of submittal. Submittals will be returned to the Contractor with the following notations:

1. Submittals marked with an action code of "A" are "approved" or "accepted" and authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered.

2. Submittals marked with an action code of "B" are "accepted as noted on drawing", "accepted except as noted on drawing", and authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered once they make the changes to the submittal provided they take no exception to the corrections.

3. Submittals marked with an action code of "C" are "accepted as noted, resubmission required", and authorize the Contractor to proceed with the work covered provided they take no exception to the corrections. The Contractor shall resubmit with appropriate changes to address the Government notations.

4. Submittals marked with an action code of "E" are "disapproved", "not accepted", and indicate noncompliance with the contract requirements or design concept, or that submittal is incomplete.

Resubmit with appropriate changes. No work shall proceed for this item until resubmittal is approved or accepted.

b. Disapproved or Rejected Submittals

Make corrections required. If the Contractor considers any correction or notation on the returned submittals to constitute a change to the contract drawings or specifications, give notice to the COR.

If changes are necessary to submittals, make such revisions and resubmit in accordance with the procedures above.

No item of work requiring a submittal change is to be accomplished until the changed submittals are approved.

c. Approved/Accepted Submittals

The Government’s approval or acceptance of submittals is not to be construed as a complete check, and indicates only that the general method of fabrication, materials, detailing and other information are satisfactory.

Approval or acceptance will not relieve the Contractor of the responsibility for any error which may exist. The Contractor is responsible for performing Quality Control to ensure the satisfactory fabrication of final product.

After submittals have been approved or accepted by the Government, no resubmittal for the purpose of substituting materials or equipment will be considered unless accompanied by an explanation of why a substitution is necessary.

d. Variances

Variances to the specified requirements may be submitted if they are equal to the features, functions and quality of the item or items specified, and the variances are approved by the COR. Submit variance request with explanation of why the variance is desirable and beneficial to the Government.

SUPPLEMENTAL DRAWINGS

A "Supplemental Drawings" packet is provided as part of this contract for information purposes only and is not part of Contract work. Drawings are not available in CAD. These drawings depict the best estimate of existing components and equipment. The Government does not guarantee the accuracy of Supplemental Drawings.

Contractor shall verify accuracy of these drawings prior to use. Any errors or deficiencies arising from use of these drawings shall be the responsibility of the Contractor and corrected at no additional cost to the Government.

SHIPMENT AND DELIVERY

Delivery and handling of the guardrails shall conform to the manufacturer's requirements and best industry practices.

The Contractor shall notify the Government when the guardrails have been shipped and provide tracking information via email to the COR.

The Contractor shall be responsible for packing and shipping the guardrails in a manner that will ensure undamaged and complete arrival to the Project site. No shipments are allowed other than normal business hours of Monday through Thursday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

Delivery shall be at:

McNary Lock and Dam 82790 Devore Rd Umatilla, OR 97882-1441

SECTION 05 14 00.13

ALUMINUM WELDING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS D1.2/D1.2M (2014; Errata 1 2014; Errata 2 2020) Structural Welding Code - Aluminum

AWS QC1 (2016) Specification for AWS Certification of Welding Inspectors

AWS Z49.1 (2021) Safety in Welding and Cutting and Allied Processes

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM E165/E165M (2023) Standard Practice for Liquid Penetrant Examination for General Industry

1.2 DEFINITIONS

1.2.1 Engineer of Record

As it is used in these specifications, "The Engineer" refers to the District engineer of record.

1.3 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals having an "I" designation are for information only. A designation following the "G" or "I" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with the provided submittals procedures.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS); G, ST

Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators; G, ST

Inspector Qualifications; G, ST

NDT Inspector Certification; G, ST

1.4 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Establish Witness Points for the Initial QA Inspection, Intermediate QA Inspections, and Final Inspection as follows and submit a record of all witness points. Start the Initial QA Inspection after the Government has determined that there is a reasonable amount of fabrication either started or in process. Determine the extent of completion and details and the date of the Initial QA Inspection by the Government at the Prefabrication Conference after discussion with the Contractor. At that time, produce a detailed schedule showing the progression of work and completion of components. This schedule will be updated weekly and provided by e-mail to the COR. Give the COR one week notice prior to the predetermined date for the Initial QA Inspection, including adjustments for changes in schedule. Intermediate QA Inspections will be conducted on an as needed basis and at the discretion of the Government. At these stages of construction, give the COR one working day to inspect fabricated items. Do not begin the QA Inspection period until a minimum period of 24 hours after any welding. After the COR and the Engineer of Record have inspected items, make any changes required to the structure as directed by the COR before proceeding with any additional welding. Proceed with the construction until the next witness point is reached, unless it is waived in writing by the COR. Each fabricated item is subject to a Final Fabrication Inspection prior to shipment to the site. Conduct a Final Fabrication Inspection after the first pier, end, and intermediate guardrail segments are complete. Schedule and coordinate with the COR and the Engineer of Record final fabrication inspections of all remaining guardrail segments. Give the COR a minimum notice of one week prior to the Final Fabrication Inspection.

1.4.1 Qualification of Welders and Welding Operators

Submit welder, welding operator and tacker qualification certification for each welder, welding operator or tack welder for approval before fabrication is commenced. An AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) meeting the specified qualifications must approve all welder qualifications. Limit welders, welding operators, and tack welders to welding procedures for which they are certified. The company employing the welder must certify by signature that the welder has passed all code required testing and meets the requirements for certification. Prepare, weld, and test welds in accordance with the requirements of AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Before assigning any welder, welding operator, or tacker to work under this contract, submit the names and certification that each individual is qualified as specified. State the type of welding and positions for which the welder, welding operator, or tacker is qualified, the code and procedure under which the individual is qualified, the date qualified, and the name of the firm and person certifying the qualification tests on the certification. Keep the certification current for the duration of the contract.

Submit welder and welding operator qualification test records on forms similar or equivalent to the sample forms in AWS D1.2/D1.2M. All welders must be qualified in accordance with the Qualification Clause of AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Verify all qualifications are current prior to commencing any work. Submit a log for each welder showing that he/she is current in the process and procedures being proposed for this work.

1.4.2 Inspector Qualifications

All inspectors performing visual inspection in accordance with these specifications must be qualified and certified in conformance with AWS QC1. Provide an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) as the primary point of contact for quality control of welding. Designate one individual as having primary responsibility for all quality control in accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M Inspection Clause when several CWI and NDT technicians are working. Do not use non-certified inspectors or certified associate weld inspectors (CAWI) for inspection under these specifications.

All personnel who perform NDT must be qualified in accordance with ANSI/ASNT CP-189 NDT Level II or III.

Provide supervision by personnel possessing a Level III ASNT NDT certification for all personnel performing NDT, in accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M Inspection Clause. Submit copies of certificates showing evidence of qualifications or certifications for welding inspectors and NDT personnel for approval before fabrication is commenced.

1.4.3 NDT Inspector Certification

Personnel performing nondestructive testing must be qualified as specified. Only individuals qualified for NDT Level II or Level III may perform nondestructive testing. The Level III NDT inspector who supervises all NDT must possess a currently valid American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT) Level III certificate for each of the processes for which they are qualified. Include copies of the NDT inspector certifications, including the ASNT certificate of Level III NDT Technician that certified the Level II Technicians in the submittals.

1.4.4 Testing by the Government

Material component parts may be subjected to any form of nondestructive testing, as directed by the COR. This may include any test that will thoroughly investigate the part in question. The cost of such investigation will be borne by the Government. Replace and retest all defects that are cause for rejection and rejected materials or parts at the Contractor's expense. The government reserves the right to perform quality assurance at any point during fabrication.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Submit for approval Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), with supporting Procedure Qualification Records and supporting test documentation on forms similar or equivalent to the sample forms in AWS D1.2/D1.2M for each weld before fabrication is commenced. Individually identify each Welding Procedure Specification and reference it on the shop drawings. In case of conflict between this specification and AWS D1.2/D1.2M as applicable, this specification governs.

PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION

3.1.1 Surface Preparation

Prepare all surfaces to be welded in conformance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M.

3.1.2 Welding Equipment

Provide all welding equipment, electrodes, welding wire, fluxes, preparatory tools and equipment, and any other accessories required to perform the work.

3.1.3 Heat Input Requirements

3.1.3.1 Preheat

Do not weld at an ambient temperature below 32 degrees F, or when the surfaces are wet or exposed to rain, snow, or high wind. Verify that the minimum temperature of the metals in the area of welding is 50 degrees F. When the ambient conditions are such that the normal temperature of the base metal is below 50 degrees F, preheat the area surrounding the joint to provide a base metal temperature of 100 degrees F for a distance of at least three (3) inches in all directions from the joint to be welded.

3.2 INSPECTION

3.2.1 Inspection/Nondestructive Examination (NDE)

3.2.1.1 Inspection

Perform fabrication/erection inspection to ensure that materials and workmanship meet the minimum requirements of the contract documents.

Final acceptance of all welded joints will be by the COR. Additional testing and inspection as determined by the COR may be done by the Government at the Government's expense.

Repair all unacceptable welds and make ready for Government reinspection at no additional cost to the Government.

3.2.1.2 Non-Destructive Examination (NDE)

Perform NDE examination/inspection of structural aluminum weldments in accordance with AWS D1.2/D1.2M.

If more than 20 percent of welds made by a welder contain defects identified by testing, then all welds made by that welder must be tested by dye penetrant testing (PT) as approved by the COR. Retest all repaired areas. Submit the weld inspection reports.

a. Visual Inspection (VT)

A Certified Welding Inspector must perform visual inspection on 100 percent of all welds. Document this inspection in the Visual Weld Inspection Log.

After completion of welding, use gauges to verify weld sizes, check finish and contour for acceptability, check for any defects including cracks, also look for overlap and undercut.

Enhance Visual Inspection (VT) for cracks and other discontinuities with a magnifying lens of 5X or 10X power wherever required to discern indications or defects otherwise not clear. Measure size and contour of welds with suitable gages.

b. Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT)

Perform Liquid Penetrant Inspection (PT) on 25 percent of all welded connections in accordance with ASTM E165/E165M.

SECTION 05 52 00

METAL RAILINGS AND GRATING

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS (AASHTO)

AASHTO M 180 (2012; R 2017) Standard Specification for Corrugated Sheet Steel Beams for Highway Guardrail

AASHTO M 314 (1990; R 2013) Standard Specification for Steel Anchor Bolts

AMERICAN WELDING SOCIETY (AWS)

AWS A2.4 (2012) Standard Symbols for Welding, Brazing and Nondestructive Examination

AWS D1.2/D1.2M (2014; Errata 1 2014; Errata 2 2020) Structural Welding Code - Aluminum

ASTM INTERNATIONAL (ASTM)

ASTM A276/A276M (2023) Standard Specification for Stainless Steel Bars and Shapes

ASTM B429/B429M (2010; E 2012) Standard Specification for Aluminum-Alloy Extruded Structural Pipe and Tube

NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF ARCHITECTURAL METAL MANUFACTURERS (NAAMM)

NAAMM AMP 521 (2001; R 2012) Pipe Railing Systems Manual

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2014) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

1.2 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation; submittals having an "I" designation are for information only. A designation following the "G" or "I" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with the provided submittals procedures.

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Shop Drawings; G, ST

SD-03 Product Data

Materials Disposition Record; I, ST

Each pre-construction submittal will include shop drawings, product data, and manufacturer's instructions. Submit pre-construction submittals within 15 calendar days of Notice of Award.

1.3 SHOP DRAWINGS

Contractor shall submit shop drawings that include complete information for the fabrication of all guardrail segments, including welds, member sizes and lengths, connection details, blocks, copes, and cuts. Use AWS A2.4 standard welding symbols. Clearly highlight any deviations from the details shown on the contract drawings highlighted on the shop drawings. Explain the reasons for any deviations from the contract drawings.

Shop drawings shall be submitted in PDF and their native file format. Drawings do not need to comply with A/E/C CAD or Graphics standards. The Government developed the contract drawings using Revit. Those files are available to the Contractor upon request after award.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL

1.4.1 Welding

Perform all welding and welding submittals in accordance with Section 05 14 00.13 WELDING STRUCTURAL

ALUMINUM FRAMING.

1.4.2 Prefabrication Conference

After the approval of submittals identified in SECTION 05 14 00.13 ALUMINUM WELDING, and this section, schedule a Prefabrication Conference prior to any fabrication. Include the Prime Contractor, Fabricator, the Fabricator's primary QC representative, and the Engineer of Record in the Prefabrication Conference, at a minimum.

Hold the Prefabrication Conference at either the Fabrication Facilities or a similar location as deemed appropriate.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FABRICATION

If for some reason certain guardrail segments are required to be different to suit installation, provide a tag indicating the spillbay location that segment is to be installed at.

For the fabrication of work exposed to view, use only materials that are smooth and free of surface blemishes, including pitting, seam marks, roller marks, rolled trade names, and roughness. Remove blemishes by grinding, or by welding and grinding.

Ensure that all exposed edges are eased to a radius of approximately 1/32 inch.

Weld corners and seams continuously and in accordance with the recommendations of AWS D1.2/D1.2M. Grind exposed welds smooth and flush to match and blend with adjoining surfaces.

Close exposed ends of pipe by welding metal closure in place or by use of prefabricated fittings.

2.2 COMPONENTS

2.2.1 Aluminum Guardrail Posts

Guardrail posts shall be 2-inch nominal diameter 6061 T-6, schedule 80, aluminum pipe, and conform to ASTM B429/B429M.

2.2.2 Aluminum Guardrail Mid-rails and Top Rails

Guardrail mid-rail and top rails shall be 2-inch nominal diameter 6061 T-6, schedule 40, aluminum pipe, and conform to ASTM B429/B429M. Intermediate guardrails have a vertical segment connecting the top and mid-rails at the ends, these components shall be the same as top and mid-rails.

2.2.3 Toeboards

Toeboards are required on guardrail segments as shown on the contract drawings. Toe boards shall be aluminum channel shapes and conform to ASTM B221.

2.2.4 U-Bolts

U-bolts will be used to attach the toeboards to the guardrail posts. Select U-bolts that will fit securely around the posts. U-bolts must have a mounting plate as part of the assembly. All components of the U-bolt assembly must conform to ASTM A276/A276M type 304.

2.3 Materials Disposition Record

For the components listed above, submit all purchase and mill orders, shop orders for materials and work orders, including all new orders placed by Contractors and old orders extended for each supplier. Submit material records before the beginning of fabrication.

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

This is a request for quote to shall perform field verification and furnish the guardrail segments in accordance with the technical specifications for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Walla Walla District, at McNary Lock and Dam.

Registration at www.sam.gov is required. Failure to register in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. Effective 29 April 2018, the notarized letter process is now mandatory on all CURRENT registrants at SAM who have a requirement to update data on their SAM record. The notarized letter is mandatory and is required in order for the GSA Federal Service Desk (FSD) to activate the entity's registration. Both Federal Assistance entities and all non-Federal entities must mail the original, signed copy of the notarized letter to the Federal Service Desk.

Failure to do so within 30 days of activation may result in the registration no longer being active. Mail the completed, signed, notarized letter to:

FEDERAL SERVICE DESK

ATTN: SAM.GOV REGISTRATION PROCESSING

460 INDUSTRIAL BLVD

LONDON, KY 40741-7285

UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

Completion of the required FAR 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications – Commercial Items is required. When you complete your SAM registration, the link to complete your Representations and Certifications is also available. Please do not hesitate to contact Melita Doyle, or the SAM.gov website for assistance or have questions.

TO ENSURE RECEIPT OF YOUR QUOTE, PLEASE SEND TO THE ATTENTION OF MELITA DOYLE

AT melita.s.doyle@usace.army.mil

If you have any questions or concerns regarding the Request for Quote, please contact Melita Doyle by Telephone 509-527-7207; or send an email to melita.s.doyle@usace.army.mil

Please return all pages of this request for quote. Be sure to also complete Blocks 17a, 30a, 30b, and 30c on page 1.

Name: _____________________________________________________________

Contact Telephone Number: ____________________________________________

Email Address: __________________________________________________________________

Company’s Federal Tax Identification Number: ____________________________________________

CAGE CODE: _________________________ Unique Entity ID ________________________________

TOTAL CONTRACT AMOUNT: _______________________________

The System for Award Management (SAM) is online. SAM.gov replaced FBO. If you have been using FBO, you should now go to www.sam.gov to find your information.

Completion of FAR 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications–Commercial Items – Alternate 1 (May 2014). Electronic completion is encouraged (see https://www.acquisition.gov to download Representations and Certifications).

An offeror shall complete only paragraph (b) of this provision if the offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via https://www.acquisition.gov. If an offeror has not completed the annual representations and certifications electronically at www.sam.gov, the offeror shall complete only paragraphs (b) through (i) of this provision.

In accordance with FAR Part 29.3 – State and Local Taxes, and per Title 4 of US Code 104-107, the Government is exempt from paying state and local taxes. Exempt tax identification number 91-0828090.

ADDENDUM TO FAR 52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS – COMMERCIAL ITEMS

Submission of Price Quote – Offeror shall submit 1 copy of the following:

1. Signed and dated Standard Form 1449 (Solicitation/Contract/Order for Commercial Items)

2. Signed and dated Standard Form 30, if applicable, for any Amendments to the Solicitation

3. Completed schedule (pricing information) for all contract line item numbers

4. Completed Clause 52.212-3 and Alt I, “Offeror Representations and Certifications—Commercial Items” as noted above.

PRICES QUOTED MUST BE VALID FOR 30 DAYS. Solicitation shall result in a firm-fixed-price contract.

All pricing shall include shipping FOB destination (include shipping cost in price).

BUSINESS HOURS: The standard business hours for the Walla Walla District, Corps of Engineers are Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., excluding federal holidays.

BASIS FOR AWARD

The Government will award one contract resulting from this solicitation in accordance with FAR 13.106 to the responsible offeror meeting or exceeding all solicitation requirements and representing the best value based on price.

Bidder Inquiry:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. Bidder Inquiry is a web-site that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and view all questions by other bidders and responses by USACE. Bidder Inquiry can be accessed through ProjNet at (https://www.projnet.org)

To submit and review inquiry items, prospective vendors will need to use the Bidder Inquiry Key presented below and follow the instructions listed below the key for access. A prospective vendor who submits a comment /question will receive an acknowledgement of their comment/question via email. Another email to the same address will notify the prospective vendor once the reply is available for viewing.

TIMING OF BIDDER INQUIRIES: Bidders are encouraged to submit their bidder inquiries promptly. The Government will make every effort to answer all bidder inquiries; however, the closer to the bid or proposal due date an inquiry is received, the less likely it is that a timely response can be provided.

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 2TS4VC-PMB5W4

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Click Continue. A page will then open saying that a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Click Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

Instructions for Entering Questions:

1. After you are logged in click on the "post new inquiry", it is on the left side of the window under the Word "Submit" a.) This is the window where you will enter your questions b.) Comment Classification: Click on the down arrow to the right of the words “Please select from below”, select “Public” c.) Discipline: This is where you select who this question should be directed to. Example; if the question is about an electrical drawing or specification select: “Electrical” from the pull down list.

d.) Sheet. Enter the sheet number of the drawing you are asking about.

e.) Detail. Enter the detail name of the detail shown on the drawing that you are asking about.

f.) Specification. Enter the Specification number and paragraph number.

g.) File. Use this if you are going to attach a pdf file.

h.) Question. Enter your question here.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be provided any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

2. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

3. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

4. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

5. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

6. Click Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret Question.

7. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

For questions about the ProjNet Bidder Inquiry, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 217-367-3276 or (833)389-1097, which operates from 8AM to 5PM (Central US time zone). Bidder inquiry help questions can also be emailed to the helpdesk at staff@projnet.info

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 44 Each End Guardrail Segments

FFP

End Guardrail Segments FOB: Destination

PSC CD: 9520

NET AMT

0002 22 Each Intermediate Guardrail Segments

FFP

Intermediate Guardrail Segments

0003 42 Each Pier Guardrail Segments

FFP

Pier Guardrail Segments

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 26-JUN-2024 44 MCNARY DAM

MCNARY LOCK AND DAM

P.O. BOX 1230, 82790 DEVORE RD.

UMATILLA OR 97882-1441

(541) 922-1355

960401

0002 26-JUN-2024 22 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 26-JUN-2024 42 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To

Influence Certain Federal Transactions

SEP 2007

52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance AUG 2020 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-21 Basic Safeguarding of Covered Contractor Information Systems

NOV 2021

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment

NOV 2021

52.204-27 Prohibition on a ByteDance Covered Application JUN 2023 52.207-2 Notice Of Streamlined Competition MAY 2006 52.211-17 Delivery of Excess Quantities SEP 1989 52.212-1 Instructions to Offerors--Commercial Products and

Commercial Services

SEP 2023

52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions--Commercial Products and Commercial Services

NOV 2023

52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.222-25 Affirmative Action Compliance APR 1984 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

JUN 2020

52.232-1 Payments APR 1984

52.232-40 Providing Accelerated Payments to Small Business Subcontractors

MAR 2023

52.243-1 Changes--Fixed Price AUG 1987 52.247-34 F.O.B. Destination NOV 1991 52.253-1 Computer Generated Forms JAN 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2011

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights DEC 2022 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7009 Limitations on the Use or Disclosure of Third-Party Contractor Reported Cyber Incident Information

JAN 2023

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting

JAN 2023

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation Support

JAN 2023

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

MAY 2021

252.204-7018 Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services

JAN 2023

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.204-7020 NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.209-7004 Subcontracting With Firms That Are Owned or Controlled By

The Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism

MAY 2019

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense Contractors

JAN 2023

252.223-7008 Prohibition of Hexavalent Chromium JAN 2023 252.225-7001 Buy American And Balance Of Payments Program--Basic JAN 2023 252.225-7002 Qualifying Country Sources As Subcontractors MAR 2022 252.225-7012 Preference For Certain Domestic Commodities APR 2022 252.225-7013 Duty-Free Entry--Basic NOV 2023 252.225-7048 Export-Controlled Items JUN 2013 252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the

Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7056 Prohibition Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

JAN 2023

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports

DEC 2018

252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.239-7017 Notice of Supply Chain Risk DEC 2022 252.239-7018 Supply Chain Risk DEC 2022 252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991 252.244-7000 Subcontracts for Commercial Products or Commercial

Services

NOV 2023

252.247-7023 Transportation of Supplies by Sea JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

(End of provision)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (AUG 2020)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity by unique location; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Products and Commercial Services. The Offeror shall not complete the representation in paragraph (d)(2) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services" in paragraph (c)(2) of the provision at 52.204-26, or in paragraph (v)(2)(ii) of the provision at 52.212-3.

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or…