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INVITATION FOR BIDS

Solicitation No. DTFH70-08-B-00007

OR PFH 22(14)

McKenzie Highway

Solicitation, Offer & Award, Bid Schedule, Contract Clauses, Minimum Wage Schedule, Special Contract Requirements, and Plans

This solicitation cites Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7520 –FAX: (360) 619-7932 Web site: www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/ e-mail: contracts@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov

Bid Opening Date:

See Page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item

--- Bid Submittal Checklist --- Authority to Sign --- Bid Bond --- Table of Contents A-1 Notice to Bidders A-3 SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and

Award A-7 Bid Schedule B-1 Solicitation Provisions C-1 Contract Clauses D-1 Davis-Bacon Wage Rates E-1 Special Contract Requirements H-1 Permits I-1 Erosion and Sedimentation J-1 Fire and Supression K-1 Mineral Use

BID REMINDERS

Electronic bids will not be accepted. Submit printed copy of bid to the address listed on the enclosed SF 1442. 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 acknowledged all amendments?

Have you completed the Representations & Certifications (Page B-1)?

Is your bid guarantee enclosed in proper form and amount (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), including Power of Attorney affidavit?

Does the lower left corner of the proposal envelope state “Bid Enclosed”?

Does the lower left corner include the Solicitation Number and the project number/name?

A-1 Notice to Bidders

PROJECT NAME OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

BEGINNING AT 10+60

ENDING AT 830-70

NATIONAL FOREST Willamette National Forest

COUNTY Lane, Linn, and Deschutes

STATE Oregon

LENGTH 15.532 Miles

FIXED COMPLETION DATE See FAR Clause 52.211-10 (FAR Clauses begin on page C-1)

Bid Submittal Checklist

OR PFH 22(14)

McKenzie Highway

Before submitting your bid, please review the following:

Done?

Is this in the envelope?

Bid Envelope Did I correctly address the envelope? (See page A-3, blocks 7 & 8)

Does the lower left corner of the envelope include the Solicitation Number and the project name/number?

Pages A-3 & A-4 (SF 1442, Solicitation Offer & Award) Did I include our firm name and address in block 14?

Did I include our firm’s phone number in block 15?

Did I include our firm’s remittance address in block 16?

(Use when different than block 14)

Did I include my DUNS number?

Did I include the number & date of all amendments in block 19?

Did the appropriate official sign/date in block 20A, 20B & 20C?

Bid Schedule (see page A-7) Did I insert “Unit Bid Price” and “Amount Bid” for each bid item?

Did the appropriate official initial corrections?

Did I include the “Total” on the last page of each bid schedule?

Did I includethe firm’s name on the last page of each bid schedule?

When applicable, did I include the totals for each schedule in the summary page?

(see last page of bid schedules.)

Bid Bond (Standard Form 24) Bids received without a valid bid bond will be rejected.

Did I complete my bid bond correctly?

Did I attach the Power of Attorney to the bid bond?

Authority to Sign Did I include a completed form for each person signing the SF1442 and Bid Bond?

Representations & Certifications & other fill-ins Did I include the completed B-pages (beginning on B-1)?

Did I include the completed clause 1252.228-73 Notification of Miller Act Payment Bond Protection (clauses begin on page C-1)?

Online Representations & Certifications Application (ORCA) http://orca.bpn.gov

Do we have up-to-date data in ORCA ?

Central Contractor Registration (CCR) http://www.ccr.gov Did I ensure our firm is currently registered in CCR?

Vets100 Reporting http://vets.dol.gov/vets100/

Did I ensure our firm has completed this annual report?

NOTE: The Contractor is fully responsible to verify that all data is correct each time a bid package is submitted. Failure to properly input and/or update your data may cause the bid to be rejected.

OR PFH 22(14)

McKenzie Highway

Reserved

Authority to Sign OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a corporation, include this certification with your offer/bid.

Corporate Certificate

I, ____________________________________________ (name), certify that I am the

________________________________________(title), of the corporation named as the Offeror/Principal herein;

that _________________________________________(name), who signed this offer and/or bid bond on behalf of ___________________________ (company name) is

________________________________________ (title) of this corporation;

that the offer was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority and scope of its governing body, and within the scope of its corporate powers.

_____________________________________ (signature) Affix Corporate Seal

_____________________________________ (title)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a limited liability company, include this certification with your offer/bid.

Limited Liability Certificate

I, ____________________________________________ (name), certify that I am the

________________________________________(title), of the limited liability company named as the Offeror/Principal herein;

that _________________________________________(name), who signed this offer and/or bid bond on behalf of ___________________________ (company name) is

________________________________________ (title) of this company;

that the offer was duly signed for and on behalf of said company by authority and scope of its governing body, and within the scope of its powers.

_____________________________________ (signature) Affix Company Seal (as applicable)

__________ _________________________ (title)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a partnership, include this certification with your offer/bid.

Authority to Bind Partnership

This certifies that the names and signatures of all partners are listed below, and that the person signing the proposal has the authority to actually bind the partnership pursuant to its partnership agreement. Each of the partners individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said partnership, except as follows:

(State “None” or describe limitations, if any)

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to and acknowledge by the Contracting Officer.

(Include names and signatures of all partners)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a joint venture, include this certification with your offer/bid.

Authority to Bind Joint Venture

This certifies that the person signing the proposal has the authority to actually bind the joint venture pursuant to its joint venture agreement, and that each of the named persons listed below individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said joint venture, except as follows:

(State “None” or describe limitations, if any)

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to and acknowledge by the Contracting Officer.

(Include names and signatures of all applicable individuals)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a sole proprietorship, the signature on the offer/bid and on the bonds must be as follows:

Sole Proprietorship Requirement

An Offeror/Principal that is a sole proprietorship must submit an offer/bid and a bond signed by the sole proprietor, or by one duly authorized to sign for the sole proprietor.

If the signature is by someone other than the sole proprietor, a copy of the power of attorney authorizing the individual to sign must be provided with the offer/bid.

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. Any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

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(e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporations executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitation listed therein. where more than one corporate surety is involved, their names and addresses shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY(IES)." In the space designed "SURETY(IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identification of the sureties.

(b) Where individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual surety (Standard Form 28), for each individual surety, shall accompany the bond. The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word "Corporate Seal";

and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror."

Table of Contents Project: OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

03USC01/01/04

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Notice to Bidders ...................................................................................................................A-1

Solicitation, Offer, and Award (SF 1442)..............................................................................A-3

Bid Schedule ..........................................................................................................................A-7

Solicitation Provisions ...........................................................................................................B-1

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

Minimum Wage Schedule......................................................................................................D-1

SCRs Table of Contents

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (SCRs)

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units.

Division 100...................................................................................................................E-1 Division 150...................................................................................................................E-30 Division 200...................................................................................................................F-1 Division 250...................................................................................................................F-6 Division 300...................................................................................................................F-9 Division 400...................................................................................................................F-10 Division 600...................................................................................................................F-23 Division 700...................................................................................................................G-1

Permits .................................................................................................................................H-1

Erosion and Sedimentation Control Plan............................................................................... I-1

USDA Forest Service – Fire and Suppression Plan and Forms............................................. J-1

USDA Forest Service – Mineral Use Agreement ..................................................................K-1

A-1

03USC04/04/08

NOTICE TO BIDDER

I. Project Location.

The project work is located approximately 12 miles east of McKenzie Bridge, Oregon in Lane County. Approximate Global Positioning System (GPS) Coordinates for the beginning of the project are 044 10' 04.34" N; 121 57' 49.49" W.

Signs have not been erected to identify the project limits. No Government personnel will be available for show-me tours.

II. Pre-bid Information.

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING PROPOSED WORK FOR THIS

PROJECT WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE CLOSE-OF-BUSINESS ON

OCTOBER 23, 2008.

Questions can be submitted and answers viewed by going to project information at http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/edi/current.htm

This solicitation includes electronic plan sheets. Plan sheets can be found at http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/plans/mckenziehwy/ and viewed by individual sections, downloaded by individual sections, or the entire plan set downloaded in a zip file. A paper copy of the plan sheets is available by submitting the form included in this solicitation.

Requests for technical information (Plan and Division 100 – 700 Specification questions only) about this project will only be accepted in writing (see Block 9 on page A-5).

REPS & CERTS. Submit or update Representations and Certifications online at http://orca.bpn.gov before bid submittal. For more details go to FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (see page B-2). If you have previously registered on-line and the NAICS code for this solicitation is different than the code listed in your online file, please note the amended changes on the lines provided in FAR 52.204-8.

This solicitation contains a Price Evaluation Factor. We will apply a factor of 10% to an apparent low bid submitted by a large business when we also receive a bid from a HUBZone small business; the 10% factor does not apply to apparent low bids submitted by a small business. See FAR Clause 52.219-4. To verify which firms are currently HUBZone certified see: https://eweb1.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/general/approved-firms.cfm.

If the contract is awarded after applying the price preference for HUBZone small business concerns under FAR clause 52.219-4; at least 50 percent of the cost of the contract performance

Notice to Bidder Project: OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/plans/mckenziehwy/ https://eweb1.sba.gov/hubzone/internet/general/approved-firms.cfm.

A-2 incurred for personnel must be spent on the prime Contractor’s employees or the employees of other qualified HUBZone small business concerns. See Subsection 108.02A.

Particular attention should be paid to Standard Form l442, Solicitation, Offer and Award, to assure that Blocks 14, 15, 16, 19, 20A, and 20C are completed correctly. Sign Block 20B according to the instructions in Subsection 102.02. You must submit a completed ‘Authority to Sign’ document. You must also complete the representations and certifications contained in the Contract Provisions beginning on page B-1. Failure to furnish or complete any of the above may result in your bid being considered nonresponsive and being rejected.

Facsimile bids are not authorized for this solicitation. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by facsimile, if such notice is received by the time specified for receipt of bids. The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of facsimile data.

See FAR Provision 52.214-5, Submission of Bids. FAX 360.619.7932.

Notice of CCR Registration. You must register in the Central Contract Registration (CCR) prior to award of this contact. Failure to register prior to contract award will require award to be offered to the next successful registered Offeror. See FAR Subpart 4.1103(c). Register online at www.ccr.gov or call toll free: 888.227.2423.

Carefully review Section 153 Contractor Quality Control of the Special Contract Requirements.

New requirements have been included that substantially change work required for this Section compared to previous versions.

III. Post Award Information.

Insurance requirements are set forth in Subsection 107.05.

Contractor Performance Evaluations. FHWA is now posting evaluations in the National Institutes of Health’s Contractor Performance System (CPS) for completed projects. Register at https://cps.nih.gov/infopage.asp (Click on "CPS Info" tab, then click on "Contractor Information" button) to view and comment on evaluations. System registration is only required once. Review the evaluation and submit comments within 30 days of notification. Reviewing the evaluation and submitting comments is limited to one entry. If unable to register, call

360.619.7520 for assistance or a copy of the evaluation. You can also access the Contractor User Manual from this web link.

IV. Specifications and Permits.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units. Obtain paper copies of the FP-03 by calling 360.619.7520, e-mailing at plans_spec@fhwa.dot.gov, or writing Federal Highway Administration, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661, Attention:

Specification Engineer. An electronic version may be found at http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm.

Notice to Bidder Project: OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway https://cps.nih.gov/infopage.asp http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/design/specs/fp03.htm

A-2a

Geotechnical, hydraulic, bridge, and design data applicable to this project is listed in FAR Clause 52.236-4, Physical Data.

The Government has changed the manner in which it measures the roughness of hot asphalt concrete pavement. The International Ride Index will now be used to determine a Pay Adjustment Factor for pay item number 40101. See Subsection 401.16.

There is no longer two separate pay items for hot asphalt concrete pavement and asphalt binder under Section 401, they have been combined. The Government has changed the formula for the Material Pay Factor for Section 401. See Subsection 401.19.

Material sources, water sources, and waste sites have not been identified for this project. Secure all permits and clearances for Contractor-located sites and sources. See Subsection 105.02(b) and 107.10.

An adjustment for the price of fuel and asphalt binder has been included in this solicitation. See Subsection 109.06A.

A monetary incentive is offered for early completion of the work. See Subsection 108.04.

Notice to Bidder

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Notice to Bidder

1. Solicitation No. 2. Type of Solicitation 3. Date Issued Page SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD DTFH70-08-B-00007 x Sealed Bid (IFB) Sept. 9, 2008 A-3

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) Negotiated (RFP)

IMPORTANT – The “offer” section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. Contract No. - 5. Requisition/Purchase Request No. 6. Project No.

N/A OR PFH 22(14) McKenzie Highway

7. Issued By Code: N/A 8. Address Offer to Code: N/A U.S. Department of Transportation Attn: Contracts Section Federal Highway Administration 610 East Fifth Street .

Vancouver WA 98661-3801

A. Name B. Telephone No. (Include area code) (No Collect Calls)

See page A-5. 360.619.7520 9. For Information Call:

SOLICITATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitation “offer” and “offeror” mean “bid” and “bidder”

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS: (Title, Identifying No., Date)

This solicitation is designated OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway, Willamette National Forest, Lane, Linn and Deschutes Counties, Oregon

IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH:

Bid Schedule Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR) General Wage Decision Special Contract Requirements Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 (US Customary)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within __*___ calendar days after receiving the award, x notice to proceed. This performance period is x mandatory negotiable. ( See *see page A-5 .)

12A. The Contractor must furnish any required performance and payment bonds? 12B. Calendar Days (If “YES”, indicate within how many calendar days after award in item 12B.)

x Yes No

13. Additional Solicitation Requirements:

A. Sealed offers in original and 0 copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 2:00 PM local time October 28, 2008. If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must 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 x 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 1442-101 Standard Form 1442 (REV. 4-85) Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1 (e)

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OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

15. Telephone No. (Include are code)

14. Name and Address of Offeror (Include ZIP Code)

DUNS number:

16. Remittance Address (Include on it different than Item 14)

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 is accepted by the Government in writing within 60 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 Bid Schedule

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

No.

DATE

20A NAME,TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or Print) 20B. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (to be completed by Government)

21. ITEM(S) ACCEPTED

All items on Bid Schedule.

22. Amount

23. Accounting and Appropriation Data

25. Other Than full and open competition pursuant to 24. Submit Invoices to Address shown in (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

Item See

Page A-5 10 U.S.C. 2304(c) (_____) 41 U.S.C 253 (c) (_____)

26. Administered by Payment will be made by Federal Highway Administration Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver WA 98661-3801

Finance Section Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver WA 98661-3801

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

X

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)

Julee McTaggart

30b. Signature 30C. Date

31B. United States of America

By

31C. Award Date

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

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Block 9 FOR GENERAL INFORMATION, call 360.619.7520 from the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. local time or e-mail us at contracts@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov. You can also submit questions online from our Western Federal Lands webpage as described below.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION (plan and specification questions only), requests for technical information about this project will only be accepted in writing.

Submit questions via fax (360.619.7932) or e-mail at plans_spec@fhwa.dot.gov (plans_spec@fhwa.dot.gov).You can also submit questions online from our Western Federal Lands webpage as described below.

SUBMIT QUESTIONS ONLINE. You can submit your questions from our Western Federal Lands website http://www.wfl.fha.dot.gov/edi/current.htm. In “Advertised Projects”, scroll to the project and click on “Technical Information Question” or “General Information Question”, as applicable.Previously asked and answered questions will be available for viewing on the website.

FOR DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATE INFORMATION call the Department of Labor at 415.848.6616

FOR PHYSICAL DATA, See FAR Contract Clause 52.236-4, Physical Data, (clauses begin on page C-1) for a listing of available data. To obtain copies of Physical Data, submit a written request to the Contracts Section, FAX 360.619-7932 or e-mail us at contracts@mail.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov. Requests should be made early to assure timely arrival.

FOR BID RESULTS, call 360.619.7773. Bid tabulations will be available on our website approximately 3 work days after the bid opening. Our website is located at:

www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/edi/.

Block 11 COMPLETION DATE: Work shall be completed on or before the date specified in FAR Clause 52.211-10, Commencement, Prosecution, and Completion of Work, subject to such extensions as may be authorized by the terms of the contract and the specifications made a part thereof. Contract Clauses begin on pages C-1.

Block 12A PERFORMANCE & 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 Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units.

Block 13B BID BOND AMOUNT: See FAR Clause 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee (clauses begin on page C-1).

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: See Subsections 102.03 and 102.04 of Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03, US Customary Units.

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Block 24 SUBMITTING INVOICES: See Subsection 109.08 of the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units.

ESTIMATED PRICES. The price range of the project work is between $2,000,000 and $3,000,000.

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

MCKENZIE HIGHWAY

Bidder please note: Before preparing the bid, carefully read the Solicitation Provisions.

Insert a unit bid price, in figures, 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.

Should any mathematical check made by the Government show a mistake in the amount bid, the Amount Bid for the item will be based on the Unit Bid Price.

When "LPSM" (Lump Sum) appears as a unit bid price, insert an amount for each lump sum pay item.

When a sum based on a fixed rate appears for any pay item in the amount bid column, include the Government inserted amount bid for the item in the total bid amount.

Total the amounts bid for all pay items and insert the total bid amount.

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Bid Schedule

Pay Item No.

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15201-0000 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15301-0010 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL AND ASSURANCE

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15703-1000 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SOIL STABILIZATION

0.2

ACRE $_______________ $___________________

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

Bid Schedule A

Pay Item No.

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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15705-1500 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENT WATTLE

1,600

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

20301-0700 REMOVAL OF DELINEATOR

EACH $_______________ $___________________

20301-1900 REMOVAL OF PIPE CULVERT

EACH $_______________ $___________________

20301-2400 REMOVAL OF SIGN

EACH $_______________ $___________________

20402-0000 SUBEXCAVATION

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

20410-0000 SELECT BORROW

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

20701-0700 EARTHWORK GEOTEXTILE, TYPE II-A

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

21101-1000 ROADWAY OBLITERATION, METHOD 1

1,400

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

25125-0000 BOULDER

EACH $_______________ $___________________

25201-1000 SPECIAL ROCK EMBANKMENT, MECHANICALLY-PLACED

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

25302-1000 GABIONS, GALVANIZED OR ALUMINIZED COATED

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

30802-1000 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 1

3,300

TON $_______________ $___________________

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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40101-0600 SUPERPAVE PAVEMENT, 1/2-INCH NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE

AGGREGATE, 0.3 TO <3 MILLION ESAL , TYPE IV PAVEMENT

ROUGHNESS

14,000

TON $_______________ $___________________

40301-0300 HOT ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, GRADING C

TON $_______________ $___________________

40302-0300 HOT ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, GRADING C, WEDGE AND

LEVELING COURSE , VARIABLE DEPTH

1,160

TON $_______________ $___________________

41201-1000 TACK COAT GRADE CSS-1, CSS-1H, SS-1, OR SS-1H

TON $_______________ $___________________

41301-0000 ASPHALT PAVEMENT MILLING , VARIABLE DEPTH, 0 -INCH TO 1

1/2-INCH

2,300

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

41301-0800 ASPHALT PAVEMENT MILLING, 3-INCH DEPTH

1,400

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

60201-0800 24-INCH PIPE CULVERT

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

60501-0000 STANDARD UNDERDRAIN SYSTEM

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

60510-0800 6-INCH OUTLET PIPE

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

60704-0000 CLEANING CULVERT IN PLACE

EACH $_______________ $___________________

61904-0000 BOLLARD POST

EACH $_______________ $___________________

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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62201-0200 DUMP TRUCK, 8 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-0700 BACKHOE LOADER, 1 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY FRONTEND

BUCKET, 10 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM CAPACITY BACKHOE BUCKET, 90

HP

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-2050 ROLLER

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-2800 MOTOR GRADER, 8 FOOT MINIMUM BLADE

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

63302-0000 SIGN SYSTEM

1,250

SQFT $_______________ $___________________

63309-0000 DELINEATOR , TYPE 1 AND TYPE 2, STOCKPILED

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63309-0000 DELINEATOR , TYPE 1

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63309-0000 DELINEATOR , TYPE 2

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63318-1000 SNOWPOLE HOLDER , REMOVE AND RESET

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63401-0300 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, SOLID WHITE

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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63401-0300 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, SOLID YELLOW

292,000

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

63401-0400 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, BROKEN YELLOW

32,000

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

63405-0850 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, ACCESSIBILITY SYMBOL

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, BARRICADE TYPE 3 (CENTER)

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-0900 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONE, TYPE 28-INCH

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63503-0400 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONCRETE BARRIER

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

SQFT $_______________ $___________________

63506-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PILOT CAR

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

63507-0700 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRAFFIC AND SAFETY SUPERVISOR

DAY $_______________ $___________________

63507-0800 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PORTABLE CHANGEABLE MESSAGE

SIGN

DAY $_______________ $___________________

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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63509-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGER

FIX HR RATE 49.00 12,250.00

$_____________________TOTAL

Submitted by:

Name of Bidder

Project: OR PFH 22(14)

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Solicitation Provisions OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

A. Provisions Incorporated by Reference

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated by Reference

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available; phone (360) 619-7520 and FAX (360) 619-7932. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this site: www.arnet.gov/far/.

I. Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Offeror (by reference)

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions (Sep 2007)

52.222-23 Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (Feb 1999)

(b) Goals for minority participation for each trade Lane County –2.4%, Linn County and Deschutes County –2.9%

Goals for female participation for each trade 6.9%

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Lane, Linn and Deschutes County, Oregon.

II. Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offeror (by reference)

52.204-6 Data Universal Numbering System (DUNS) Number (Oct 2003) 52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids (Dec 1989) 52.214-4 False Statements in Bids (Apr 1984) 52.214-5 Submission of Bids (Mar 1997) 52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders (Apr 1984) 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (Nov 1999) 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids - Construction (Apr 1984) 52.214-19 Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction (Aug 1996) 52.214-34 Submission of Offers in the English Language (Apr 1991) 52.214-35 Submission of Offers in U.S. Currency (Apr 1991) 52.236-27 Site Visit (Construction) (Feb 1995)

There will be no government arranged site visits. The site is readily available for inspection. Prospective offerors are encouraged to make their own arrangements to inspect the site.

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B. Full Text Provisions

I. Representations, Certifications & Other Statements of Bidders (full text)

52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications (Jan 2006)

(a) (1) The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code for this solicitation is 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge construction.

(2) The small business size standard is $33.5 million.

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

(b) (1) If the clause at 52.204-7, Central Contractor Registration, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (c) of this provision applies.

(2) If the clause at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in CCR, and has completed the ORCA electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (c) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(___) (i) Paragraph (c) applies.

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

(c) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the

Online Representations and Certifications Application (ORCA) website at http://orca.bpn.gov. After reviewing the ORCA database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

Completing FAR provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications.

This solicitation is issued under NAICS 237310 –Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $31 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).

Your small business information is pulled into ORCA from the Central Contractor Registration (CCR). Please include NAICS 237310 in the Central Contractor Registration (CCR) at http://www.ccr.gov/. Please note that if you are currently using a NAICS code beginning in 234, you are using an outdated code. Please update your files to 237310 –Highway, Street & Bridge Construction.

Before submitting bids, please ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the ORCA website, http://orca.bpn.gov.

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OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

Far Clause # Title Date Change 52.219-1 Small Business Program Representations ___________ Under NAICS Code 237310 the offeror represents as part of its offer that it (__) is, (__) is not a small business.

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on ORCA.

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Act Requirement—Construction Materials (May 2002)

(a) Definitions. “Construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American Act—Construction Materials” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause52.225-9).

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

(c) Evaluation of offers.

(1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy

American Act, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

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

(d) Alternate offers.

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

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

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

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

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations

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Use of Recovered Materials on Federal Lands Highway Projects

Section 6002 of the Solid Waste Disposal Act, as amended by the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) of 1976, as amended (42 U.S.C. 6901 et seq.), requires Federal, State, and local procuring agencies using appropriated Federal funds to purchase items composed of the highest percentage of recovered materials practical. Use of recovered materials is strongly encouraged on Federal Lands Highway Projects. Highway construction items covered by the Environmental Protection Agency's Comprehensive Guidelines for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials include fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, traffic barricades, traffic cones, hydraulic mulch and compost for mulch.

Use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and construction materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag on Federal Lands Highway Projects:

It is the policy of the United States Government that fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag shall have maximum practicable opportunity for incorporation into its construction projects.

The Contractor agrees to investigate the use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag to the fullest extent consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. Both the contractor and the subcontractors are urged to seek out suppliers of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag, cement and concrete containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and to solicit bids for these materials.

Names of firms that supply fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag are available from the American Coal Ash Association and the National Slag Association.

THE FOLLOWING IS NOT A SOLICITATION PROVISION

PARTNERING

A Partnership recognizes the Government and the Contractor are both responsible for and can affect the successful completion of this project. Partnering is a vehicle to ensure the partnership has structure and quality. It recognizes the strengths of each party and uses those strengths to identify and achieve shared goals. One of the primary objectives of Partnering is to facilitate the resolution of disputes in a timely, professional, and non-adversarial manner with the outcome focused on achieving those shared goals.

WFLHD supports the concepts and tenets of Partnering and as suchis encouraging the Contractor and it’s Subcontractors to establish a Partnering relationship on this project.

A formal Partnering meeting can help facilitate this relationship by helping to document the parties’ common purpose and goals, and ensuring alignment. The goals are mutually agreed to and address effective and efficient performance within the scope of the contract.

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OR PFH 22(14), McKenzie Highway

Participation in a formal Partnering meeting is voluntary. Costs of implementing and maintaining the partnership would be agreed to by both parties and shared equally. These costs would be in addition to the contract amount.

Please indicate your desire to participate in a formal partnering meeting on this project.

(__) We would like to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

(__) We do not want to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

THE FOLLOWING ARE REQUESTED FOR REPORTING PURPOSES ONLY:

1. Your firm’s…