IFB_Book_1_of_2_MT_OMAD_18(48).pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Solicitation No. DTFH70-13-B-00005

MT OMAD 18(48)

DOG CREEK BRIDGES 1 & 2,

STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE Book 1 of 2

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 Units

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: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/ e-mail: wfl.contracts@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-6a Subcontracting Plan 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 (Also, see book 2)

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 http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/ mailto:wfl.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov

PROJECT NAME MT OMAD 18(48)

DOG CREEK BRIDGES 1 & 2

STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE

LOCATION ROAD F-10, DOG CREEK BRIDGE NO. 1

ROAD F-11, DOG CREEK BRIDGE NO. 2

ROAD G-8, STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE

COUNTY TETON and LEWIS AND CLARK

STATE MONTANA

LENGTH TOTAL LENGTH: 0.42 MILES

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

Bid Submittal Checklist

MT OMAD 18(48)

DOG CREEK BRIDGES 1 & 2, STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE

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 include the 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 & FAR Clause 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 (See page C-92)?

HUBZone Information If you are a HUBZone firm, did you include the HUBZone Firm Form?

System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Do we have up-to-date data in SAM?

Vets100 Reporting https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/ If applicable, 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.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ https://vets100.vets.dol.gov/

Bids will be submitted and opened at the Montana Division of the

Federal Highway Administration in Helena, Montana

Map – Bid Opening Location:

For a map of the Montana Division Office click on Area Info at:

http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/mtdiv/index.htm http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/mtdiv/area.htm http://www.fhwa.dot.gov/mtdiv/index.htm

HUBZone Firm Information

HUBZone Table

HUBZone firms must show that their firm will meet the “50%” requirement of FAR Clause 52.219-3 Notice of Small Business Set Aside or FAR Clause 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns before their bid can be considered responsive. To make this determination, we ask that you submit the following with your bid:

• Completed table (below)

Please include information on the prime HUBZone firm, and all subcontractors (including HUBZone subs.) NOTE: You may create your own version of this form as long as the information is the same.

Company Name Type of work performed HUBZone?

(Yes/No)

Estimated Labor cost

HUBZone Firm Labor cost

Non -HUBZone Firm Labor Cost

Prime Contractor Information

Subcontractor Information

Totals

Percent of Total Labor Cost

HUBZone Firm Information

HUBZone Table

RESERVED

Authority to Sign

MT OMAD 18(48), DOG CREEK BRIDGES 1 & 2, STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/ p rinc ipa l is a c orpora tion, inc lude this c ertific a tion with your offer/ b id .

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 ___________________________ (c ompany 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/ p rinc ipa l is a limited liab ility c ompany, inc lude this c ertific a tion with your offer/ b id .

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 ___________________________ (c ompany 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/ p rinc ipa l is a partnership , inc lude this

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/ p rinc ipa l is a jo int venture, inc lude this

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/ p rinc ipa l is a sole p roprietorship , the signa ture on the offer/ b id and on the bonds must be as fo llows:

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.

BID BOND

( See instructions on reverse)

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date) OMB Number: 9000-0045

Expiration Date: 5/31/2013 Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 25 minutes per response, including the time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding this burden estimate or any other aspects of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the FAR Secretariat (MVR), Federal Acquisition Policy Division, GSA, Washington, DC 20405.

PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one)

INDIVIDUAL

JOINT VENTURE

PARTNERSHIP

CORPORATION

STATE OF INCORPORATION

SURETY(IES) (Name and business address)

PERCENT

OF BID

PRICE

PENAL SUM OF BOND

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

MILLION (S) THOUSAND(S) HUNDRED(S) CENTS

BID IDENTIFICATION

BID DATE

FOR (Construction, supplies, or Services)

INVITATION NO.

OBLIGATION

We, the Principal and Surety (ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America (hereinafter call the Government) in the above penal sum. For payment of the penal sum, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally. However, where the sureties are corporations acting as co-sureties, we, the Sureties, bind ourselves in such sum "jointly and severally" as well as "severally" only for the purpose of allowing a joint action or actions against any or all of us. For all other purposes, each Surety binds itself, jointly and severally with the Principal, for the payment of the sum shown opposite the name of the Surety. If no limit of liability is indicated, the limit or liability is the full amount of the penal sum.

CONDITIONS:

The principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

The above obligation is void if the Principal - (a) upon acceptance by the Government of the bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (sixty (60) days if no period is specified), executes the further contractual documents and gives the bond(s) required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10 days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by the principal; or (b) in the event of failure to executes such further contractual documents and give such bonds, pays the Government for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid.

Each surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligations is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the principal may grand to the Government. Notice to the surety (ies) of extensions (s) are waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the periods originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS

The principal and Surety (ies) executed this bid bond and affixed their seals on the above date.

PRINCIPAL

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1. 2.

2.

3.

3.

(Seal) (Seal) (Seal) Corporate Seal

INDIVIDUAL SURETY(IES)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2.

(Seal) (Seal)

CORPORATE SURETY(IES)

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NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INC. LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Pervious edition is usable

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 10/1998)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a)

DTFH70-13-B-00005

Dog Creek Bridges 1 & 2, Stearns-Augusta Bridge

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NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INC. LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)STATE OF INC.

2.

2.

1.

1.NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

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STATE OF INC.

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NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

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ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

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STATE OF INC.

1.

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NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

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SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

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STATE OF INC.

1.

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NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

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STATE OF INC.

1.

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NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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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., ab 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.

3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar limitation (e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporation 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 address 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), or 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."

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 10/1998) BACK

Table of Contents Project: MT OMAD 18(48), Dog Creek Bridges 1 & 2, Stearns - Augusta Bridge

03USC01/28/13

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Notice to Bidder ..................................................................................................................... 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 Version, U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

Division 100..................................................................................................................... E-1 Division 150..................................................................................................................... E-27

Division 200..................................................................................................................... F-1 Division 250..................................................................................................................... F-11 Division 300..................................................................................................................... F-13 Division 550..................................................................................................................... F-14 Division 600..................................................................................................................... F-26

Division 700..................................................................................................................... G-1

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

Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan .................................................................................. I-1

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Notice to Bidder

03USC02/01/13

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

I. Project Location.

The project work is located in Lewis and Clark, and Teton Counties, Montana.

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

II. Pre-bid Information.

This solicitation includes electronic data listed in FAR Clause 52.236-4 (Geotechnical, hydraulic, bridge, and design data) applicable to this project. Plan sheets can be found at http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/plans/dog-creek/. The plan sheets can be viewed or downloaded by individual sections, or by the entire plan set. A paper copy of the plan sheets is available by submitting the form posted with this solicitation. A CD of the physical data is available by submitting the form posted with this solicitation.

REPS & CERTS. Submit or update Representations and Certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ 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.

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).

This solicitation contains a Price Evaluation Factor. In accordance with 13 CFR Subsection 126.613, we will apply a factor of 10 percent to an apparent low bid submitted by a large business when we also receive a bid from a HUBZone small business; the 10 Percent factor does not apply to an apparent low bid submitted by a small business.

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

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING PROPOSED WORK FOR THIS

PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL CLOSE-OF-BUSINESS ON MAY 1, 2013.

Questions can be submitted and answers viewed by going to project information at:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/advertised.htm Every attempt to respond to questions will be made. However, response to questions received after the above posted date is not guaranteed.

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/plans/dog-creek/ http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/advertised.htm

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

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 and email 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 406-449-5314. To confirm receipt, call 406-441-3900.

Surety Bond Guarantee Program. Small businesses that need surety bonds can qualify for U.S.

Small Business Administration (SBA) backed surety bonds of up to $5,000,000. SBA assistance in locating a participating surety company or agent, and completing application forms is available online. For more information on the U.S. SBA’s Surety Bond Guarantee program, go online to http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/osg/index.html or call 1-800-U-ASK-SBA.

Attention Limited Liability Company (LLCs). If you are an LLC, do not complete the “Type of Organization” block on the SF-24 Bid Bond form. None of the four boxes fit your entity.

However, if you are an LLC and you are submitting a bid as part of a joint venture or partnership, check the applicable box.

Current and potential U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Contractors have recently been receiving fraudulent letters purporting to be issued by DOT. These fraudulent letters request that the Contractors resubmit their banking information to DOT. If you receive such a letter, please DO NOT complete the requested worksheet that is attached to the letters and DO NOT release any information. To register or update information, Contractors are required to go directly through the System for Award Management (SAM) website and never through a third party.

You can access SAM at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/.

III. Post Award Information.

Insurance requirements are set forth in Subsection 107.05.

Contractor Performance Evaluations. This office posts performance evaluations in the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS). A user’s manual can be found at https://www.cpars.gov/cparsfiles/pdfs/CCASSPolicyManual.pdf. Upon receiving an email notice of evaluation availability, you will have 30 days to review the evaluation online and submit comments. If you are unable to access the system, call 360-619-7520 for assistance or for a copy of the evaluation.

http://www.sba.gov/aboutsba/sbaprograms/osg/index.html https://www.cpars.gov/cparsfiles/pdfs/CCASSPolicyManual.pdf

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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@dot.gov, or writing Federal Highway Administration, 610 East Fifth Street, Vancouver, WA 98661. An electronic version may be found at http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

Carefully review Section 155 Schedules for Construction Contracts in the Special Contract Requirements. New requirements are included that change the work required under this section as compared to previous versions. A change to the progress payment approval concerning schedule submissions has also been included in this contract. See Subsections 155.03 and 155.05.

Material sources, water sources, staging areas, stockpile areas, waste areas, and haul roads have not been identified for this project. Secure all permits and clearances for Contractor-located sites and sources. See Subsection 105.02(b), 105.04, and 107.10.

Move, off load, and stockpile Dog Creek Bridge 1 and Dog Creek Bridge 2 in accordance with Subsection 203.03.

Bridge construction sequencing will be critical due to the shortened construction season necessitated by the Grizzly Bear construction restrictions in Subsection 107.10.

http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/specs/

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SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD

1. Solicitation No. 2. Type of Solicitation 3. Date Issued Page

DTFH70-13-B-00005 x Sealed Bid (IFB) April, 5, 2013

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

MT OMAD 18(48)

Dog Creek Bridges 1&2, Stearns-Augusta Bridge

7. Issued By Code: N/A 8. Address Offer to Code: N/A U.S. Department of Transportation Attn: Julee McTaggart Federal Highway Administration Federal Highway Administration 610 East Fifth Street 585 Shepard Way, Suite 2 Vancouver WA 98661-3801 Helena MT 59601

9. For Information Call:

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

See page A-5. 360.619.7520

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:

This solicitation is designated MT OMAD 18(48), DOG CREEK BRIDGES 1 & 2, STEARNS –AUGUSTA BRIDGE, TETON

COUNTY AND LEWIS AND CLARK COUNTY, MONTANA

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.)

10 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 5/7/2013 . 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)

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

15. Telephone No. (Include are code)

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

DUNS number:

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

24. Submit Invoices to Address shown in (4 copies unless otherwise specified)

Item See

Page A-5

25. Other Than full and open competition pursuant to

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

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.

X 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 wfl.contracts@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@dot.gov (plans_spec@dot.gov).You can also submit questions online from our Western Federal Lands webpage as described below.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS POSTED ONLINE. You can view questions and answers on our Western Federal Lands website http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/advertised.htm.

• In “Advertised Projects”

• Scroll to the project.

• Click on “View all answered Questions”.

FOR DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATE INFORMATION call the Department of Labor at 972.850.2627 (DRBA – Southwest Region).

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 wfl.contracts@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:

http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/tabs/.

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 U.S. Customary Units.

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.

mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov mailto:plans_spec@dot.gov http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/advertised.htm mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/contracting/construction/tabs/

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ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE. The price range of the project work is between $3,000,000 and $5,000,000.

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. This invitation for bids requires a low bidder who is a LARGE business to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan prior to contract award. Do not submit this form with your bid. A large business is one whose average gross annual receipts over the past 3 years equal $33.5 million or more. For your information the subcontracting plan form is included beginning on page A-6a.

This requirement does not apply to SMALL businesses.

Subcontracting Plan – A-6a

For Information Only. Do not submit with your bid.

1. NOTES:

• Where the bidder/offeror has an existing approved master subcontracting plan, those goals may be reflected in the proposed plan for this contract. Please note as such.

• Where subcontracting opportunities will not exist for this contract, furnish a statement to that effect signed by an authorized official.

• Bidder/offeror may use their subcontracting plan format provided the information remains clear, consistent, and meets the requirements of FAR Clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

• Text lines may be added to this form as needed.

• In the first table, provide information expressed in terms of goal percentages of the total planned subcontracting dollars.

• If a subcontractor qualifies in more than one category, include the subcontract amount in each applicable category. If you have questions, contact the Contracting Officer. [Example: If ABC Inc is a small business, a certified HUBZone small business, and a Women-owned small business, then their subcontract amount of $100,000 would be included in the dollar values shown in rows d, g, and i.]

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

a. Total prime contract amount $

Ratio Goals

Percent

b. Total planned subcontract awards $

c. Total planned subcontract awards to Large Business concerns (LARGE) $

d. Total planned subcontract awards to all Small

Business concerns (SB) $ (d/b) %

e. Total planned subcontract awards to Veteran-Owned

Small Business concerns (VOSB) $ (e/b) %

f. Total planned subcontract awards to Service-Disabled

Veteran-Owned Small Business concerns (SDVOSB) $ (f/b) %

g. Total planned subcontract awards to certified

HUBZone Small Business concerns (HUBz) $ (g/b) %

h. Total planned subcontract awards to Small Disadvantaged Business concerns (SDB) (includes ANCs and Indian Tribes) $ (h/b) %

i. Total planned subcontract awards to Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB) $ (i/b) %

Subcontracting Plan – A-6b

2. The following principal types of supplies and/or services are planned to be subcontracted under this contract. (Indicate if planned to subcontract to a LARGE, SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, or WOSB business concern.)

Type of Supply/Service to be subcontracted

Company (if known)

Address (city/state)

Subcontractor type

LARGE, SB, VOSB,

SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, WOSB

(enter one or more as applicable)

3. The following methods were used to develop the subcontract percentage goals:

4. The following methods were used to identify potential subcontract sources for solicitation purposes.

(What source lists were used, such as SAM, Veterans service organizations, the National Minority Purchasing Council Vendor Information Service, the Research and Information Division of the Minority Business Development Agency in the Department of Commerce, or small, HUBZone, small disadvantaged, and women-owned small business trade associations, and what organizations were contacted to identify potential SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and WOSB subcontractors.):

5. (Check one) Indirect costs (_)were (__)were not included in establishing the subcontracting goals

Subcontracting Plan – A-6c specified in the table above.

6. If indirect costs were included, the following method was used to determine the proportionate share of indirect costs to be incurred with SB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and WOSB subcontractors:

7. The following individual will administer the subcontracting program:

Name:_______________________________________________ Title:________________________________________________ Telephone & e-mail:____________________________________________________________

This individual's specific duties, as they relate to the subcontracting program, are as follows:

8. The following efforts will be taken to ensure that SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and WOSB business concerns will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts:

9. It is agreed that: a) FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, will be included in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities; and b) All subcontractors (except small business concerns) at all tiers below the prime contractor who receive subcontracts in excess of $650,000 ($1,500,000 if construction) will be required to adopt and comply with a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

10. The Contractor agrees to:

a. Cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required.

b. Submit periodic reports as may be required so that the Government can determine the extent of compliance by the Contractor with the subcontracting plan.

c. Submit Subcontracting Report for Individual Contracts and Summary Subcontract Report, to the following Electronic Subcontract Reporting System (eSRS) web site: http://esrs.gov/

d. Ensure that its large business subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit eSRS documents online as required.

http://esrs.gov/

Subcontracting Plan – A-6d

e. Provide its prime contract number, its DUNS number, and the email address of the offeror/bidder’s official responsible for reviewing reports to all first-tier subcontractors with a subcontracting plan.

f. Require that each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number, its own DUNS number, and the email address of the subcontractor official responsible for reviewing the reports to its subcontractors.

11. The following types of records concerning procedures that have been adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan shall be maintained through contract completion:

a. Source lists, guides, and other data used to identify SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and

WOSB concerns.

b. Organizations contacted in an attempt to locate sources that are SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and WOSB concerns.

c. Records on each subcontract award of more than $150,000 indicating:

i. whether Small businesses were solicited, and if not, why not;

ii. whether VOSB were solicited, and if not, why not:

iii. whether SDVOSB were solicited, and if not, why not:

iv. whether HUBz's were solicited, and if not, why not;

v. whether SDB's were solicited, and if not, why not;

vi. whether WOSB's were solicited, and if not, why not; and

vii. if applicable, the reason award was not made to a small business concern.

d. Records of outreach efforts to contact the following in an attempt to locate SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBz, SDB, and WOSB sources:

i. trade associations,

ii. business development organizations,

iii. conferences, and trade fairs

iv. veterans service organizations

e. Records of internal guidance and encouragement provided to buyers through:

i. Workshops, seminars, training programs, etc.

ii. Monitoring performance to evaluate compliance with the program’s requirements.

f. On a contract-by contract basis, records to support award data submitted by the Contractor to the Government, including the name, address and business size of each subcontractor.

12. In order to effectively implement this plan, the contractor agrees to perform the functions listed in paragraph (e) of FAR Clause 52.219-9 Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

13. The Contractor acknowledges that a failure of the Contractor or subcontractor to comply in good faith with clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, or this approved subcontracting plan shall be considered a material breach of the contract.

Subcontracting Plan – A-6e

Contractor

Signed Date

Printed Name Title

Company Name and Address

Email address

Federal Highway Administration

Accepted by: _______________________________________ __________________ Julee McTaggart, Contracting Officer Date

Subcontracting Plan – A-6f

Reserved

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

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.

The quantities for the following items of work are Contract Quantities (see FP-03 Subsection 109.02):

20801-0000, 20803-0000, 55201-0200, 55201-1200, 55202-4000, 55302-3700, 55401-1000, 55401-2000, 55601-0900, 56401-1000

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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 $___________________

15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

15703-2000 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, TEMPORARY TURF ESTABLISHMENT

1.4

ACRE $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Bid Schedule A

Pay Item No.

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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15705-0100 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SILT FENCE

1,400

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

15705-0600 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, TEMPORARY 24-INCH CULVERT PIPE

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

15705-1300 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, TEMPORARY DIVERSION CHANNEL

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

15705-1500 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENT WATTLE

6,000

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

15706-0300 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SANDBAG

EACH $_______________ $___________________

15706-0400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, SEDIMENT TRAP

EACH $_______________ $___________________

15801-0000 WATERING FOR DUST CONTROL

MGAL $_______________ $___________________

20101-0000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

2.0

ACRE $_______________ $___________________

20304-1000 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (Dog Creek Bridge 1) ALL Lump Sum $___________________

20304-1000 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (Dog Creek Bridge 2) ALL Lump Sum $___________________

20304-1000 REMOVAL OF STRUCTURES AND OBSTRUCTIONS (Stearns-Augusta Bridge) ALL Lump Sum $___________________

20401-0000 ROADWAY EXCAVATION

4,300

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

20404-0000 UNCLASSIFIED BORROW

7,100

TON $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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20441-0000 WASTE

1,034

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

20701-1300 EARTHWORK GEOTEXTILE, TYPE IV-B

1,900

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

20801-0000 STRUCTURE EXCAVATION

1,230

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

20803-0000 STRUCTURAL BACKFILL

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

25102-2000 PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 2

TON $_______________ $___________________

25102-4000 PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 4

1,250

TON $_______________ $___________________

25102-5000 PLACED RIPRAP, CLASS 5

TON $_______________ $___________________

30802-1000 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 1

5,000

TON $_______________ $___________________

55101-0200 CONCRETE FILLED STEEL PIPE PILES, IN PLACE (16" X 0.5"), DRILLED

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

55115-1000 PREBORING

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

55201-0200 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE)

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

55201-1200 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS SEAL

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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55202-4000 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, FOR OVERLAY

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

55302-3700 PRECAST, PRESTRESSED CONCRETE DECKED BULB TEE GIRDERS , 44"

1,264

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

55401-1000 REINFORCING STEEL

30,500

LB $_______________ $___________________

55401-2000 REINFORCING STEEL, EPOXY COATED

13,500

LB $_______________ $___________________

55601-0900 BRIDGE RAILING, STEEL

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

56401-1000 BEARING DEVICE, ELASTOMERIC

EACH $_______________ $___________________

61701-1150 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM G3 (BOX BEAM)

1,364

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

61702-0000 TERMINAL SECTION (BOX BEAM)

EACH $_______________ $___________________

61707-0000 STRUCTURE TRANSITION RAILING

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

61901-0900 FENCE, BARBED WIRE, 4 STRAND

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

61902-2500 GATE, BARBED WIRE, 4-STRAND

EACH $_______________ $___________________

61921-1000 REMOVE AND RESET FENCE (BARBED WIRE)

2,010

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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62201-0300 DUMP TRUCK, 12 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-0550 BACKHOE LOADER, 6 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY

BUCKET, 24-INCH WIDTH

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-2050 ROLLER

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-2850 MOTOR GRADER, 12 FOOT MINIMUM BLADE

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62201-3400 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 1 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY WITH

THUMB ATTACHMENT

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

HOUR $_______________ $___________________

62407-0000 PLACING CONSERVED TOPSOIL

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

62501-0000 TURF ESTABLISHMENT

4.0

ACRE $_______________ $___________________

62635-1000 CUTTINGS, COTTONWOOD POLE

EACH $_______________ $___________________

62635-1500 CUTTINGS, RED OSIER DOGWOOD

EACH $_______________ $___________________

62635-3000 CUTTINGS, WILLOW POLE

1,200

EACH $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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62636-2000 BUNDLES, WILLOW

EACH $_______________ $___________________

62901-0000 ROLLED EROSION CONTROL PRODUCT

2,100

SQYD $_______________ $___________________

63302-0000 SIGN SYSTEM

SQFT $_______________ $___________________

63308-3000 OBJECT MARKER, TYPE 3

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, BARRICADE TYPE 3

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-1300 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, DRUM

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-1600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, WARNING LIGHT TYPE B

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63502-1700 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, WARNING LIGHT TYPE C

EACH $_______________ $___________________

63503-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PLASTIC FENCE

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

SQFT $_______________ $___________________

63509-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGER

FIX HR RATE 44.00 13,200.00

63610-1600 CONDUIT, 2-INCH, PVC (UNDERGROUND TELEPHONE LINE)

1,400

LNFT $_______________ $___________________

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

Estimated Quantity Unit Bid Price Amount Bid

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64704-1000 MITIGATION, STREAMBED MATERIAL

CUYD $_______________ $___________________

65001-1000 CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN DIVERSION (TRAFFIC DETOUR FOR DOG

CREEK BRIDGE #1)

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

65001-1000 CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN DIVERSION (TRAFFIC DETOUR FOR DOG

CREEK BRIDGE #2)

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

65001-1000 CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN DIVERSION (TRAFFIC DETOUR FOR

STEARNS-AUGUSTA BRIDGE)

ALL Lump Sum $___________________

$_____________________TOTAL

Submitted by:

Name of Bidder

Project: MT OMAD 18(48)

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Solicitation Provisions

FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION

SOLICITATION PROVISIONS

Representations, Certifications and Other Statements of Bidders

The bidder makes the following representations and certifications as a part of its bid.

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (Dec 2012)

(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…