GOGA 433(1) RFP.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL

SOLICITATION NUMBER: DTFH68-11-R-00004

SOLICITATION TYPE: FULL AND OPEN; CONSTRUCTION

MANAGER/GENERAL CONTRACTOR

PROJECT NUMBER: CA NPS GOGA 433(1)

PROJECT NAME: POINT BONITA LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGE

PROPOSAL DUE DATE:

See Page A-1, Block 13A

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges On Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTSRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

PROJECT CA NPS GOGA 433(1), POINT BONITA

LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGE

LOCATION Golden Gate National Recreation Area

COUNTY Marin

STATE California

LENGTH 0.05 miles

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Bidders ............................................................................................................. A-i

Solicitation, Offer, and Award ........................................................................................ A-1

Construction Manager/General Contractor .................................................................... A-4

Instructions to Offerors .................................................................................................. A-9

Bid Schedules ............................................................................................................... A-16

Solicitation Provisions .....................................................................................................B-4

Contract Clauses ..............................................................................................................C-1

Davis Bacon Wage Determination .................................................................................. D-1

APPENDICES

PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE .............................................. APPENDIX A

OPTION X ESTIMATED QUANTITIES..................................................... APPENDIX B

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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FACSIMILIE BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. See block 8 of SF 1442 (page A-1) for bid submission information. Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

Have you rechecked your bid figures?

Have you completed the bid schedule?

Have you completed and signed the SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award?

Have you completed the Representations & Certifications and Bidders Information?

A. I. PRE-BID INFORMATION

It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify that this solicitation document is complete as listed in the table of contents.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units (FP).

Applicable FAR provisions and clauses in this IFB are incorporated by reference or full text. FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/far/ .

Representations and Certifications – This solicitation is issued under NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $33.5 million. If your average annual gross receipts for the past 3 years are above $33.5 million, you are a large business for this solicitation. If they are below $33.5 million you are a small business. Please complete the certification listed in paragraph (b) of FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications on Page B-1. Your small business information is pulled into the Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website from the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Please include NAICS 237310 in your CCR. Before submitting bids, please ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website at http://orca.bpn.gov.

ATTENTION: Minority, Women-owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs). The Department of Transportation (DOT), offers working capital financing and bonding assistance for transportation related contracts. DOT's Bonding Assistance Program (BAP) offers bid, performance and payment bonds on contracts up to $1,000,000. DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $500,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169. Internet address:

http://osdbuweb.dot.gov.

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

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The Contractor is fully responsible to verify that all data is correct when an offer is submitted.

Failure to properly update your data may cause the offer to be rejected.

Request for Technical Information – Technical questions for this solicitation must be addressed in writing to CFLContracts@dot.gov .

II. Post Award Information.

Subcontracting - FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns states that Prime Contractors afford small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency.

Insurance requirements - See Subsection 107.05 of the FP.

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B. SOLICITATION,

OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

DTFH68-11-R-00004

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

01/13/11

PAGE OF

PAGES

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

4. CONTRACT NO.

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

CA NPS GOGA 433(1), POINT BONITA

LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGE

7. ISSUED BY:

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

CODE: 69050001 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO:

Aaron Sanford

CONTRACT SPECIALIST

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

SEE PAGE A-3

A. NAME:

SEE PAGE A-3

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

SEE PAGE A-3

1. SOLICITATION

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

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

DESIGN AND CONSTRUCTION OF CA NPS GOGA 433(1), POINT BONITA LIGHTHOUSE BRIDGE, IN STRICT ACCORDANCE

WITH:

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR & TAR)

2. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, DAVIS BACON MINIMUM WAGE RATES

3. BID SCHEDULE A – DESIGN TASKS

4. DESIGN SUPPORT AND COLLABORATION SCOPE OF WORK

5. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY

PROJECTS, FP-03, U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS

See Subsection 104.04 of the FP for governing order of precedence

*See Page A-3 of this document.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable.

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

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.) YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and 4 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8. by 2:00 P.M. (hour) local time on 02/14/11 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee is is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work 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 will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-102 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53-236-1(d)

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GPO: 1985 0 - 469-796 STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

OFFEROR (Must be fully completed by offeror)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

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

DUNS NO.

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing with calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

SEE INDIVIDUAL BID SCHEDULE(S)

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)

20B. SIGNATURE

20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN BLOCK 27

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

15 U.S.C. 637( ) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)( )

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE:

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

II. CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return copies to issuing office.)

Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work requirements identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by

(a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

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

Your offer on this solicitation is hereby accepted as to the items listed.

This award consummates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award.

No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON

AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

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Block 9: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: Call 720-963-3090 or e-mail us at

CFLContracts@dot.gov.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION (plans and specifications): Questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail at CFLContracts@dot.gov.

FOR PHYSICAL DATA: The following data is included with this solicitation:

Bridge Inspection Report Geotechnical Report Scoping Report Structure Selection Report Geotechnical Field Visit memo Coastal Erosion Report 30% Review Meeting Minutes Bridge As Builts Bridge Design Criteria Bridge Photos

Block 11: COMPLETION DATE: Schedule A, Design Phase, work shall be completed on or before June

1, 2011 . Anticipated completion date for Option X, is February 28, 2012.

Block 12A: PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS: See FAR Clause 52.228-15 Performance and

Payment Bonds-Construction (Clauses begin on page C-1) and Subsection 102.06 of the FP.

Block 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: See Subsection 109.08 Progress Payments of the FP.

ESTIMATED PRICE: The price range of the project work is between $850,000.00 and $1,300,000.00

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III. CM/GC INTRODUCTION

CM/GC is a contracting method that involves the contractor in the design process. The intent is to form a partnership with Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), the designer working for CFLHD, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA), and you as the contractor. The focus is on a partnership in which we minimize risk, improve construction schedule, try new innovations, and live within the budget. An important role of the contractor is to help acquire the information to reduce risk. We anticipate that your involvement will help reduce errors in design, improve constructability and meet budget goals.

The CM/GC team relies on the expertise of the contractor to deliver a better product in less time and at a lower cost than design-bid build construction processes. The team relies on the contractor to bring the following expertise to the project during the design phase:

The skills and knowledge to estimate the quantities of materials, labor, and equipment needed to construct the project.

The skills and knowledge to determine the tasks (work breakdown structure) needed to complete the project and estimate the costs, duration, and sequence of these tasks.

An understanding of the availability, cost, and capacities of materials, labor, and equipment.

The skills and knowledge to identify potential risks (including financial risks) and methods to mitigate them during the design process.

Constructability

Contractor input and collaboration is key to the team’s success. It is not expected that all contractor suggestions can be applied, but it is expected that they are evaluated and considered in a timely process.

During the design process the contractor works with the designer to:

Reduce risk, Continuously update cost, and Negotiate a fair and reasonable price for the construction contract.

Assumptions are documented and updates are with open book prices.

When the project plans and specifications are complete, the contractor should prepare and submit an updated price proposal for the construction contract. Because this approach minimizes risk, the construction cost is expected to be less than conventional Design Bid Build projects. Should you win the award for this contract, your role will be to help manage the budget and propose solutions that will help achieve the goal of staying within budget. This will include a careful design that avoids the need for change orders. If this project cannot be delivered within the allocated budget CFLHD has the option to reduce scope, seek additional funds, or end negotiations and advertise the project as a sealed bid.

Early phasing may be considered for early procurement of long lead items or for long lead tasks that can be completed and turned over to another contractor should negotiations for final construction fail. Early phases must be independent and severable from the final construction and are not a guarantee of selection for final construction. Final construction will not begin until design is substantially complete.

IV. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

In 1954 the US Coast Guard built a suspension footbridge to access the Point Bonita Lighthouse on the outer northwestern point overlooking San Francisco Bay. Since then the bridge has undergone at least two major renovations including replacements of major components of the bridge. The bridge is currently owned by the US Coast Guard, and the NPS undertakes maintenance on the bridge under the conditions of a USCG Special Use Permit. Point Bonita is in the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Based on previous field inspections, the National Park Service has determined that the Point Bonita Lighthouse Bridge should be replaced.

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Historical Background The current suspension bridge was constructed in 1954. In the 1960’s, the Coast Guard closed the light station to the public. Then in 1972, the Golden Gate National Recreation Area was established, sometime after which the station was reopened to the public. While still owned by the Coast Guard, the suspension bridge is maintained by the National Park Service as part of the Golden Gate National Recreation Area In 1991, the Point Bonita Light Station was entered into the National Record of Historic Places (NRHP). The nomination form established the period of significance as extending from 1855 to 1940. Since the suspension bridge was constructed in 1954, it was determined to be a noncontributing structure. In a Cultural Landscapes Inventory (CLI) completed in 2005, the Point Bonita Historic District period of significance was extended to 1966 and the suspension bridge was determined to be a contributing structure.

Existing Conditions

Bridge Configuration and Condition The existing structure is a two-hinged suspension bridge with asymmetrical straight backstays. The main span is 156’-0” between the towers. The clear distance between the handrails is 4’-6”. The towers, stiffening truss and decking are all made of timber. Originally, the span was supported by two main cables consisting of 1 3/8” diameter galvanized steel bridge cable (bridge rope) with 3/4” diameter galvanized steel rod suspenders; and, the wind cable system consisted of 3/4” diameter galvanized steel bridge cable with 1/2” diameter galvanized plow steel suspenders. The lateral bracing system consisted of galvanized steel angles.

The main cables and wind cables are anchored by large concrete gravity blocks. At the east end the wind cables are each anchored in individual blocks. At the west end the wind cables share the same anchor block with the main cables. In 1977, as a temporary repair, a secondary wind cable system was installed adjacent to the existing wind cable system. Then, in 1979, the bridge underwent a major rehabilitation. The main cables and the wind cables were both replaced with 1 1/4” diameter galvanized steel bridge strand. The suspender rods were replaced with 7/8” diameter galvanized steel rods. The wind suspender cables were replaced with 1/2” diameter galvanized utility grade strand. The lateral bracing system was replaced in-kind.

In addition, most of the hardware was replaced including cable bands, anchor sockets, saddles, clevis loops, top chord straps, chaffing plates, tower leg brackets and all bolts. In 1987, the wind cable suspenders were replaced again. The replacement suspenders consisted of 5/8”diameter stainless steel cables. In 1991, the main cables and the wind cables were both replaced again with 1 1/4”diameter galvanized steel bridge strand.

The cable anchor assemblies were also replaced.

The last maintenance performed on the bridge was in 1998 when the bridge was repainted. Based on the 2007 bridge inspection report, the deterioration of the paint system has resulted in an accelerated rate of corrosion of the suspension and wind cables, and moderate to severe rusting of cable attachment hardware with minor to moderate section loss throughout. Some of the wind cable hardware has extensive section loss.

Additionally, the truss and tower timber members are showing widespread, moderate to severe decay as a result of high moisture content. In recent years, access to the bridge has been limited to only 2 people at a time. Then, in July 2010, the bridge was closed to all public traffic due to the severe deterioration of cables and associated hardware.

Site Access Construction staging and access to the bridge site will be a significant challenge during the construction of a new bridge. The only land access to the site is by way of a narrow 0.5 mile long trail that is fairly steep in spots. There is a public parking area at the trailhead, which would likely serve as the primary parking area for workers as well as the main construction staging area. Small single rear axle work vehicles are able traverse about the first half of the trail to deliver materials closer to the project site. However, there is only a very small area to park or turn a vehicle around. Access beyond this point is limited by the tunnel. A locking steel door at the east tunnel portal provides an opening of about 6 feet tall by 4 feet wide. The arched shaped tunnel itself is only slightly larger than the doorway – about 6 feet, 6 inches high, 4 feet wide at the top and 6 feet wide at the bottom. West of the tunnel the trail is even narrower with sharp curves and is further limited

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Any construction materials not transportable along the trail will likely have to be dropped in by helicopter cranes.

Design Parameters and Criteria

Complete Replacement The bridge is in very poor condition and is closed to the public. The bridge was built in 1954 and has undergone at least two major rehabilitations. The main cables, suspenders, stiffening truss, wind system, towers and connections are all in poor condition. Rehabilitation does not appear to be a reasonable option and has not been considered. The bridge will be completely replaced, however, reuse of parts of the foundations will be considered.

General Bridge Type and Appearance The Point Bonita Light Station is on the National Record of Historic Places (NRHP). The suspension bridge, which was built much later than the lighthouse, was recently added as a contributing structure. The National Park Service is handling environmental permitting associated with the bridge replacement project including any historic evaluation. Although design work has not been completed, the National Park Service gave direction regarding the bridge replacement at an August 19, 2008, Field Inspection Review. The replacement bridge should have similar look as the existing bridge. The bridge should be a suspension bridge with A-shaped towers. Materials and details should be chosen to minimize future maintenance. The new bridge must have a similar footprint. Currently the bridge is 4 ½ feet wide. ADA requirements were discussed.

Access to the bridge, through the tunnel, and along the path is very limited. This coupled with the fact that approach structure widths are no greater than 4 ½ feet give little reason for providing greater widths for the replacement structure. Therefore, 4 ½ feet clear width will be provided for the new bridge.

Design Specifications Where applicable the design and construction shall conform to:

Standard Specifications for Construction of Road and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, U.S. Customary Units

AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges AASHTO LRFD Bridge Design Specifications Other material and design specifications as appropriate for the selected materials

Design Loading

Live Load Use 85 pounds per square foot with applicable reductions as outlined in section 1.2.1 of the AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges. Since the bridge is less than 6 feet wide it will not be designed for any maintenance vehicle loading. However, the bridge deck will be designed for a 1,000 lb point load to account for any larger items that may need to be carried to the lighthouse.

Live Load Deflection The AASHTO Guide Specifications for the Design of Pedestrian Bridges limits live load deflection to L/500 of the design span. This provides a feeling of security and stability for the pedestrian. This may not be practical or even desirable for cable pedestrian bridge which by very nature is flexible. In fact, the National Park Service reports that the pedestrians like the movement of the bridge. Cable supported pedestrian bridges are often designed for greater live load deflections, often around L/360. Other specifications allow for deflections between L/180 and L/360. Live load deflections will be evaluated during final design.

Wind Loading

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Some of the highest winds along the Pacific Coast have occurred just north of Point Bonita. At Point Reyes, the highest recorded wind speed was 133 mph just before the meter broke. The structure and wind cable system will be designed for wind in accordance with AASHTO LRFD Section 3.8 with wind velocities taken from ASCE 7- 8.

Earthquake Analysis and Loading The project site is in one of the most seismically active areas in the United States. In fact, the San Andreas Fault is only a few miles off the coast near Point Bonita. Although difficult to analyze, seismic loads should be relatively easy to accommodate for this small, light, pedestrian, suspension bridge. The bridge will have to be carefully evaluated, analyzed and detailed during final design.

Other Design Considerations The Park would like to maintain access to the east end of the bridge at least on weekends during construction to allow viewing of the lighthouse by the public. Power and communications cross the bridge. These must be maintained.

Proposed Structure Configuration As established in the previous section, the goal of this project is to replace the existing bridge with a similar looking bridge to maintain the historic character of the site. Therefore, barring any unusual technical difficulties the bridge will be replaced with a similar configuration. Several conditions need to be evaluated and could result in modifications to the configuration of the new bridge. These issues are described below.

General Layout The existing bridge is precariously founded on the top of a narrow peninsula which forms Point Bonita. The bridge spans 156 feet over the gap created when a piece of the cliff face slid into the sea in the early 1940s.

Due to the tight site constraints, the bridge has unsymmetrical backstays. The east backstay is 33.16 feet long, and forms an angle of 53 degrees from horizontal. This is less than ideal, however as the anchorage block is pushed right to the east edge of the bluff. The west backstay is closer to ideal at 55 feet long, and forms an angle of 21.5 degrees from horizontal. The west anchorage block also sits right at the edge of the cliffs. The east wind anchors are splayed out and also sit near the edges of the cliffs. There was no room to splay the west wind anchors so the west wind cables were bent around struts and anchored back at the west anchorage block. There is very little room to make any improvements in the overall bridge geometry.

Suspension System Geometry The existing cable geometry (156 foot span, 14 foot sag) can support the proposed loads using 1-1/2 inch diameter galvanized bridge strand main cables. Due to site constraints as described above, the proposed bridge will have unsymmetrical backstays similar to the existing bridge. Increasing the tower height would reduce the cable loads.

Anchorage Blocks The existing cable anchorage blocks appear to be in good condition, however, they are considerably undersized to carry the proposed loads. Although the design loads were not recorded on the 1954 design plans, there is clear evidence that the 1954 design loads were significantly less than proposed for the replacement bridge (85 PSF with appropriate reduction factors). The 1954 design plans specify the main cables to be 1 3/8 inch diameter (6 x 7) galvanized bridge cable with a breaking strength of 87.8 tons. These cables would not support the proposed loads for the replacement bridge with an appropriate factor of safety.

The 1979 retrofit and the 1991 retrofit both used 1 ¼ inch diameter galvanized bridge strands with higher ultimate strength than the original 1954 cables; however, the loads are limited by the sizes of the anchorage blocks. The 1991 retrofit plans indicated that “the maximum allowable load on the bridge is a uniform live load of 4 PSF or a concentrated load of 950 pounds”. This is not adequate for public pedestrian use. The existing concrete anchorage blocks will need to be removed and replaced with considerably larger, heavier blocks. Alternatively the existing blocks could be drilled and held down with high strength rock anchors.

Increasing the tower height would also reduce the loads on the anchorage blocks slightly.

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Wind Cables Horizontal wind cables restrain the flexible bridge against wind loads. The proposed bridge will use a similar wind cable system. The existing wind cables are buried between the towers and the anchorages. This leads to corrosion of the wind cables and makes them impractical to inspect. They have been replaced three times since 1954.

Tower Foundations The existing pier foundations appear to be in good condition. They are spread footing bearing directly on rock. The pier foundations should be able to accommodate the geometry of the new towers.

Towers The existing towers are A-shaped, 18.7 feet tall, and made of solid timbers and bracing members. The proposed towers will have a similar look.

Truss The proposed bridge will have a combined stiffening truss and railing to mimic the look of the existing bridge.

Deck The proposed bridge will have a 4.5 feet wide deck.

V. FACTORS TO CONSIDER IN YOUR PROPOSAL

Offerors should consider the following information when preparing your proposal:

Alternative structure types will not be considered.

Anticipated construction period will be from September 1, 2011, through February 28, 2012.

Helicopter flight paths will need to be approved by GOGA and comply with any restrictions included in the environmental documentation.

Access to the lighthouse side of the bridge will have to be provided even after t he existing bridge is demolished and removed. The US Coast Guard requires 24-hour, 7-days/week access.

Electric power will have to be maintained by the contractor even after the existing bridge is demolished and removed.

Advanced procurement of long lead time materials may be required to co mplete project within the anticipated construction timeframe.

The existing bridge materials do contain lead paint. All regulations for safe handling and disposal of lead based paint contaminated materials will need to be followed.

This project site is often subject to difficult weather conditions (rain, fog, mist, low temperatures, wind) which can cause construction and delivery delays

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VI. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

A. INTRODUCTION

All offerors are required to submit, at a minimum, an offer that conforms to the solicitation documents. By submission of its offer in accordance with the instructions provided, the offeror unconditionally assents to the terms and conditions in this solicitation document and the attachments hereto.

Alternate Proposals will not be considered under this solicitation.

The Government intends to award a Best Value contract without discussions with offerors (except clarifications as described in FAR 15.306(a)); therefore, the offeror's initial proposal should be clear and complete and contain the offeror's best terms from a price standpoint. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later deemed necessary. The Government further reserves the right to reject any or all offers if such action is in the Government's best interest.

Each offeror shall submit an offer that fully addresses the evaluation factors contained in this solicitation and complies with the preparation and submission instructions contained in this provision. Offerors should carefully review this section and its relationship to the Evaluation Factors prior to commencing proposal preparation.

Contractors are required to meet the dates set for the field review and all other meetings specified in this Request for Proposal. Contractors are also required to meet the information review and submittal dates specified in this Request for Proposal. Failure to meet these dates will result in the proposal being considered non-responsive.

When Contractors list personnel in the Technical Proposal section of the proposal, the Contractor is agreeing to make the personnel available to complete work on the contract at whatever level the project requires.

Personnel changes will be reviewed by CFLHD’s Project Manager to assure the replacement is equally qualified and has adequate experience. CFLHD will only allow changes in key personnel when caused by circumstances outside the control of the Contractor (i.e. employee leaves employment with the Contractor).

Changes in key personnel for the convenience or benefit of the Contractor will not be allowed. Key personnel will consist of the Contractor’s project manager and superintendent.

The Contractor shall conform to all applicable state and federal regulations including Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, DBE Bid Conditions, and recognized industry, safety, environmental and design standards.

B. SUBMISSION OF OFFERS:

General The offer shall consist of two separately bound and separately packaged volumes: Volume I -- Technical Proposal, and Volume II - Price Proposal. Offerors shall submit their technical and price proposals to the following address no later than the date and time specified in Block 13 of the Standard Form 1442:

Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Attn: Aaron Sanford, Acquisitions 12300 West Dakota Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

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The outside of the packaging or envelope used in submitting the proposal shall clearly identify the solicitation number and the date and local time specified in the solicitation for receipt of proposals. The packages must also be clearly marked “Technical Proposal” or “Price Proposal”. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that this information is marked on the outside of the envelope/box/wrapper. Contents of each proposal are set forth below.

Proposal Submission Offerors shall base their technical proposals on performing all work in accordance with this RFP. The technical proposals shall provide appropriate exhibits, graphics and text to reflect consideration of the evaluation factors and RFP requirements. The proposal shall contain clearly written material that is legible and complete. Discussion information should be concise and specific to this project. Excessive detail will not be considered positively in the evaluation.

Technical Proposals shall not exceed 12 single sided pages of 8-1/2” x 11” size using Times New Roman 11 point font. All pages must be numbered. Only pages numbered 1 through 12 will be considered during the evaluation process. Additional pages consisting of photos, brochures or other pre-printed material may be submitted as long as the exact item to be incorporated is identified. This material may not exceed an additional 5 pages. Gantt charts, site maps, or charts can be submitted on single sided sheets up to 11” x 17”.

Price Proposals shall not exceed 3 single sided pages of 8-1/2” x 11” size using Times New Roman 11 point font. All pages must be numbered. Only pages numbered 1 through 3 will be considered during the evaluation process. Standard forms (SF 1442, Reps and Certs, etc.) are not included in the 3 page limit.

Technical Proposals will receive a preliminary review to determine whether the proposal contains sufficient information, as required by instructions for the Submission of Offers and Other Information, to allow the Government to perform a meaningful evaluation. If the results of this preliminary review indicate that the proposal lacks sufficient information to allow a meaningful evaluation to be conducted, the Source Selection Authority (SSA) may eliminate the proposal from further evaluation and consideration for an award. Any offeror's proposal eliminated at this stage from further evaluation or consideration for an award will be notified with the reasons why its proposal was eliminated from further evaluation or consideration for award in accordance with FAR 15.503.

C. VOLUME I -- TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

Volume I -- Technical Proposal shall be submitted in an original and four (4) copies. The proposal data required in this volume to address each of the evaluation factors are as follows:

Evaluation Factor I: Bridge Construction Experience Provide a list of up to five bridge construction projects that you have completed in the last five years.

Projects similar to the Point Bonita Lighthouse Pedestrian Suspension Bridge or other bridge construction projects with similar issues and constraints identified in evaluation factor 2, will be weighted more heavily than simpler types of bridge construction.

Provide the Questionnaire included in Appendix A to the owner/agency to complete for each of the bridge construction projects listed. CFLHD will give due consideration to: the completed Questionnaire; any CFLHD communication with designated points of contact; Offeror’s information provided in their proposal;

records generated and provided (if any) pursuant to FAR 42.15; and any other relevant past performance information that may be available to CFLHD.

The information provided for all bridge construction projects shall be submitted in Times New Roman 11 point font, on two to three 8-1/2” x 11” sheets, and shall contain the information listed below. No bridge construction project discussion shall be longer than one-half of an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet.

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Project Name Project Location Project Owner and Contact Information Year (Award of Contract and Completion Date) Name of Contractor Project Manager or Resident Engineer Name of Contractor Superintendent Cost Performance – Initial Bid, Final Cost, Reasons for Change Discussion of project complexity and innovative solutions utilized on this project.

Evaluation Factor II: Methods, Approach and Schedule Discuss your method or approach, or provide the information requested for each of the following subfactors. The information provided for these subfactors shall be submitted in Times New Roman 11 point font, on a total of two or three 8-1/2” x 11” sheets. No subfactor discussion shall be longer than one-half of an 8-1/2” x 11” sheet.

Subfactor 1: Access Issues Access to the bridge site is very restricted. The only land access is along a steep, ½-mile long trail. This trail goes through a tunnel that is only about 6’ tall and 4’ wide. It is anticipated that helicopter operations will be required to transport equipment and materials to the bridge construction site. The existing bridge is currently closed to the public, but previously had been load restricted to 2 persons on the bridge at a time. The contractor will be required to provide public access to the eastern bridge landing area on the weekends.

Discuss how you plan to provide access to the site for personnel, equipment and materials. Discuss how you plan to provide access to the far side of the bridge once the existing bridge has been removed.

Discuss how you plan to provide safe public access to the eastern bridge landing on the weekends.

Subfactor 2: Construction Method/Erection Scheme The Point Bonita Lighthouse Pedestrian Suspension Bridge is owned by the US Coast Guard, but it is managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. This is a functioning lighthouse and the US Coast Guard requires 24-hour, 7-day access to the lighthouse. Conduits containing electrical and communications cables are currently carried on the existing bridge to the lighthouse. The electricity can only be shut off for brief periods of time, as approved by the US Coast Guard.

Discuss your anticipated construction methods and erection scheme. Include in your discussion the timing of the removal of the existing structure, maintaining continuous access for US Coast guard personnel, and minimizing disruption to electrical service to the lighthouse.

Subfactor 3: Materials and Fabrication The proposed structure materials will include tropical hardwoods (greenheart or ekki), steel suspension cables and attachments, and corrosion protection.

Discuss any issues you see with obtaining and fabricating the proposed bridge components so that construction can be completed during the assumed construction period from September 1, 2011, through February 28, 2012.

Subfactor 4: Coordination and Communication Project design and construction oversight are being managed by the Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD) of the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). The designer of record will be HDR Engineering, Inc. The Point Bonita Lighthouse Pedestrian Suspension Bridge is owned by the US Coast Guard, but it is managed by the Golden Gate National Recreation Area. Other governmental agencies and interested parties will also be involved during the progression of this project.

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Discuss your methods or approach to ensure that project aspects will be effectively coordinated among all necessary parties, and that communication will be carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

Subfactor 5: Construction Schedule Provide a basic construction schedule that shows the critical path items and takes into account access issues, your construction methods, and ordering and fabrication of materials.

Evaluation Factor III— Qualifications, Experience, and Capability The Selection team will consider how well the qualifications and experience of the members of the project team relate to this specific project. Only qualifications of the prime contractor will be evaluated in this section. The following information should be provided:

One 8-1/2 “x 11” sheet showing a Project Team members organizational chart including design and construction personnel. Discuss the qualifications of the following personnel:

Project Manager Superintendent Up to two other key personnel as determined by the offeror.

Provide resumes and two references for each individual listed. Resumes shall be no longer than one 8-1/2” x 11” sheets using Times New Roman 11 point font.

D. VOLUME II - PRICE PROPOSAL

Volume II shall be submitted in an original only and shall include the following:

Standard Form 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, (Construction, Alteration, or Repair): Complete blocks 14 through 20C only. An official having the authority to contractually bind the offeror's company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with the procedures prescribed in the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 4.102.

Acknowledgement of Amendments: In accordance with Section L, FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors- Competitive Acquisition, acknowledge all solicitation amendments using one of the methods set forth in Block 11 of Standard Form 30, the amendment.

Standard Form 24, Bid Bond: Submit a bid bond completed and duly executed between the offeror and the bonding company (surety).

Contract Price Schedule: The Contract Price Schedule will be separated into Schedule A and Option X.

Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offerors: Complete all required representations and certifications.

Schedule A -Design Phase Tasks and Pricing

Task 1: Review Project Information The following information will be provided to the contractor for review. At a minimum, the information must be reviewed by the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent:

Bridge Inspection Report dated 8/20/2010 FHWA Geotechnical Field Review Trip Report dated July 1, 2008

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FHWA Scoping Trip Report dated August, 19, 2008 Structure Selection Report dated March 19, 2009, prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc.

Geotechnical Field Visit Memo dated June 12, 2009, prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc.

Coastal Erosion Report dated November 2009, prepared by HDR Engineering, Inc.

FHWA/HDR 30% Field Trip Report dated November 17, 2010 Preliminary plans Existing bridge as-built plans Bridge Design Criteria Project photos Other project related information

This information must be reviewed prior to the 70% Field Review

Task 2: Attend 70% Field Review The 70% Field Review is tentatively scheduled for March 2, 2011. The morning of the field review will be a project meeting to discuss the 70% plans, specifications, and estimate, environmental concerns and NEPA status, and other project related issues. The Federal Highway Administrations Central Federal Lands Highway Division (CFLHD), Golden Gate National Recreation Area (GOGA), National Park Service Denver Service Center (DSC), and the US Coast Guard are anticipated to attend the meeting and field review. The afternoon of the field review will be spent at the project site.

At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall attend the 70% Field Review.

Task 3: Plans, Specifications, and Estimate (PS&E) Reviews At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall review and provide written comments on both the 70% PS&E package, and the 95% PS&E package.

Task 4: Pricing and Estimates Provide pricing information to the design consultant and assist in preparation of estimates.

Task 5: Constructability Report Prepare a Constructability Report (estimated to be between 10 and 20 pages in length, not including photos) that addresses issues and possible solutions for project access, bridge erection, material fabrication and delivery and overall constructability of project. Discuss any risk factors and potential mitigations for any issues which may cause a delay to the estimated construction completion date of March 1, 2012. Delivery date for this Constructability Report shall be March 31, 2011.

Task 6: Attend 95% PS&E Review Meeting The 95% PS&E Review Meeting is tentatively scheduled for April 25, 2011 at CFLHD’s office in Lakewood, CO. At a minimum the Contractor Project Manager and Contractor Superintendent shall attend the 95% PS&E Review Meeting, which is anticipated to last four hours.

Task 7: Construction Schedule Prepare a construction schedule taking into account material fabrication and delivery. Include this Construction Schedule with the Constructability Report, then update the Construction Schedule for distribution at the 95% PS&E Review Meeting.

Task 8: Ongoing Design Support and Collaboration Include a price for 20 hours at the Contractor Project Manager or Contractor Superintendent level to respond to requests for document review, information or project input, alternate pricing, and design coordination conference calls. This is intended to cover those tasks not listed above, including ongoing collaboration with the design team.

Pricing: Enter Schedule A, Design Phase Pricing, on the included Design Phase Pricing Schedule as follows:

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Enter the proposed job title, number of hours, and billable rates for all employees involved in each task.

If travel is involved in the task, include a total travel cost for all employees.

Multiply the billable rate by the hours proposed for each job title and enter the total in the “Price” column.

Total all prices (including travel) for each job title in each task and record the total in the space provided.

Option X– Construction Pricing and Risk

Construction pricing shall consist of two components, Bid Item Pricing and a discussion of perceived project risks and cost driving factors. Appendix B has been included to assist the contractor with Bid Item Pricing.

Bid Item Pricing

Insert a numeric unit bid price for each pay item for which a quantity appears in the bid schedule.

Multiply the unit price by the quantity for each pay item and show the amount bid. When the words

“Lump Sum” appear as a unit bid price, insert an amount for each lump sum pay item.

Total all amounts bid for each pay item and show the record the total in the space provided.

Add the Schedule A and Option X totals and record the Grand Total in the space provided on Page

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Risk and Cost Discussion

Provide no more than one page discussing Option X pay items that have perceived risk factors built into the final pay item price. The discussion should include perceived risk factors, costs associated with perceived risk factors and proposed mitigation measures.

E. SELECTION PROCEDURES

CFLHD will award the contract (if at all) to the responsible Offeror determined to provide the “Best Value” to the Government using the Tradeoff process described in FAR 15.101-1. A Technical Evaluation Panel (TEP) comprised of Government personnel who are experienced professionals, with assistance from non- Government advisors, when required, will evaluate the proposals. The technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence. The number and identities of offerors will not be revealed to anyone not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based only on the factors described herein. The TEP will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical evaluation. The TEP will not have access to price information until completion of the technical evaluation.

The TEP will perform an assessment of the combined technical score and price. Each Board member will individually provide a rating for each criterion in the Technical Proposal. The consensus method will then be used by the Board members to determine a final numerical rating for each evaluation criterion. The final numerical ratings will then be summed to determine the Overall Technical Score for each Offeror’s Technical Proposal. The maximum possible Overall Technical Score is 100 for each Proposal. All evaluation factors other than price, when combined, are significantly more important than price.

The Price Proposals will then be opened. The Evaluation Board will consider the benefits associated with the Technical Scores against the Contract Bid Price for each Proposal. Comparisons will be made between Proposals to identify the Proposal that provides the most project benefits to CFLHD for the money spent. On

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CFLHD intends to award the contract without discussions with the Offerors. However, if deemed necessary by CFLHD, at its sole discretion, discussions with individual Offerors may be held. All Offerors submitting Proposals will be notified in writing of the results of the evaluation process. Offerors not selected for award may request a debriefing in accordance with FAR 15.506.

Technical Evaluation Factors - Technical Evaluation factors are listed in descending order of importance

Evaluation Factor I: Bridge Construction Experience Bridges submitted for review in this section will be rated on the following:

o Similarity to the Point Bonita Lighthouse Pedestrian Suspension Bridge o Structure type and complexity o Contractors discussion of project complexity o Owner…