CA NP GOGA 469(1) China Beach JOFOC (rev).pdf

DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

JUSTIFICATION FOR OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION

CA NP GOGA 469(1) China Beach Access Road Design

1. Identification of the agency and the contracting activity

Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration, Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), 12300 Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, Colorado.

2. Nature and/or description of the action being approved

Justification and approval to use other than full and open competition to award a contract for the following name brands:

Product Name: Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface and

Craftsmen Presto Wall

Manufactured by: Shaw & Sons

829 W 17th St, Costa Mesa, CA 92627

Phone: (949) 642-0660

Website: www.shawconstruction.com

1. Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface – this is a patented paving process that includes a concrete surface-seeded aggregate. Craftsman Non-Slip Large Ground Profile paving includes interior type finishes that can be used on exterior applications without the hazard of slip and falls using a structural concrete mix that is embedded with surface-applied select materials then ground smooth to expose the aggregates and remove grind marks then washed with acid to create a non-slip ADA profile. The resulting product will have a very uniform surface with even texture.

Installation of Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface must be performed by a licensed Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface installer.

Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface process may incorporate the use of following products:

1. Craftsmen Conditioner

2. Craftsmen Etch Retarder

3. Craftsmen Hydrolyzed Lithium Quartz Sealer

4. Craftsmen vibrating float process – U.S. Patent #6,016,635

5. Craftsmen power trowel process – U.S. Patent #6,016,635

6. Craftsmen pneumatic spray process – U.S. Patent #7,670,081 B2 and

#8,246,269

2. Craftsmen Presto Walls for the surface of the reinforced concrete retaining walls/seatwalls. Craftsmen Presto Wall is a patented wall process. Installation of Craftsmen Presto Walls must be performed by a licensed Craftsmen Presto Wall installer only and the National Park Service has requested the use of “Craftsmen Presto Wall finish matching sample #21-087.”

Craftsmen Presto Wall Finish includes using screened ready-mix of the same mix design and is reapplied to the surface. The finished application is a combined system that produces cast-in-place walls that resemble precast concrete with its congruous and consistent finish, lack of defects, pour lines, entrapped air-holes, staple marks and rock pockets.

Craftsmen Presto Wall Finish under U.S. Patents #7,781,019 B2, #8,962,087 B2, #8,962,088 B2 and #9,102,572 B2.

3. Description of the supplies or services required to meet the agency’s needs (including the estimated value)

Items are to be installed with the Craftsmen Non-Slip Large Ground Profile Granite Surface. The intent of specifying this concrete paving finish is to maintain consistency with improvements at the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA NRA), China Beach Bath House adjacent to the China Beach project. The large concrete plaza at the base of the China Beach site uses the same materials for concrete sidewalk and plaza flatwork and curbing. This project is funded and maintained by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA NRA).

Items include:

25801-0000: Reinforced Concrete Retaining Wall (Seatwalls) 50101-0600: Minor Concrete Pavement, Reinforced, 6-Inch Depth (Colored) 60901-1200: Curb, Concrete, 14-Inch Depth (Colored) 60901-1700: Curb, Concrete, 18-Inch Depth (Colored) 61501-0200: Sidewalk, Colored Concrete 61501-0200: Sidewalk Colored Concrete (Moment Slab)

The total estimated amount of this product is as follows:

Minor concrete pavement, curb, and sidewalk = $XXX

Seatwalls = $XXX Total = $XXX

4. Statutory authority permitting other than full and open competition

The authority to enter into a contract for this effort without full and open competition is 6.302-1, Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

5. Demonstration that the proposed contractor’s unique qualifications or the nature of the acquisition requires use of the authority cited

The name brand products are being prescribed for compatibility with planned concrete elements and aesthetics. Other products would not meet the context and historic aesthetics at China Beach the National Park Service requires.

6. Description of efforts made to ensure that offers are solicited from as many potential sources as is practicable, including whether a notice was or will be publicized

The Justification for Other than Full and Open Competition will be posted with the solicitation as required by FAR 5.102(a)(6).

7. Determination that the anticipated cost to the Government will be fair and reasonable

The FHWA will ensure that all costs associated with the proposed contract are fair and reasonable. The FHWA will perform a thorough analysis of the Offeror’s bid and/or proposal to substantiate this determination.

8. Description of the market research conducted and the results or a statement of the reason market research was not conducted

No market research was conducted. The decision to select these products are based on feedback from the maintaining partners and their standard specifications. The proposed product matches the planned future improvements at China Beach..

9. Other facts supporting the use of other than full and open competition

N/A.

10. A listing of the sources, if any, that expressed, in writing, an interest in the acquisition.

N/A

11. Statement of the actions, if any, the agency may take to remove or overcome any barriers to competition before any subsequent acquisition for the supplies or services required.

The purchase of the above listed products are a one-time buy to match planned concrete finish and aesthetics for construction projects at China Beach. GOGA NRA plans on starting additional construction at China Beach at the completion of this project.

12. Certification

I certify that the information provided in this justification is complete and accurate to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Matthew Ambroziak, PE Date

Project Manager/COR

Sheri Walsh Date Contracting Officer

MATTHEW J

AMBROZIAK

Digitally signed by MATTHEW J

AMBROZIAK

Date: 2022.11.28 15:11:03 -07'00'

SHERI T WALSH Digitally signed by SHERI T WALSH Date: 2022.11.28 15:27:01 -07'00'

Date

JACK F GILBERT Digitally signed by JACK F GILBERT Date: 2022.11.30 08:56:01 -07'00'