RFP_Yellowstone_Grand_Teton_and_Surrounding_Area_MATOC.pdf

REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS

Solicitation No. DTFH70-13-R-00001

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

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

WORLD HERITAGE SITE

Proposal Due Date:

See page A-3, Block 13A

QUICK INDEX

Page Item --- Offer Submittal Checklist --- Authority to Sign --- Table of Contents A-1 Notice to Offerors A-3 SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer and

Award A-6a Master Subcontracting Plan B-1 Supplies or Services and

Prices/Costs C-1 Description / Specifications /

Statement of Work D-1 Packaging and Marking

(Reserved) E-1 Inspection and Acceptance

(Reserved) F-1 Deliveries or Performance G-1 Contract Administration Data H-1 Special Contract Requirements I-1 Contract Clauses J-1 List of Attachments (Reserved) K-1 Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents

L-1 Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents

M-1 Evaluation Factors for Award

PROPOSAL REMINDERS

Electronic proposals will not be accepted. Submit printed copy to the address listed on the enclosed SF 1442.

Before submitting your proposal, please review the following:

Have you completed the Authority to Sign?

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

Have you acknowledged all amendments?

Have you Registered and completed your Representations & Certifications in The System for Awards Management

(SAM)?

Does the lower left corner of the proposal envelope state “Proposal Enclosed for Solicitation No. DTFH70- 13-R-00001”?

A-1 Notice to Offerors

PROJECT NAME Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area

Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

NATIONAL PARK Yellowstone

Grand Teton

COUNTY Multiple

STATE Multiple

Offer Submittal Checklist

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

Before submitting your offer, please review the following:

Done?

Is this in the envelope?

Offer Envelope

Did I correctly address the envelope? (See page A-3, blocks 7 & 8) Does the lower left corner of the envelope include:

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contract

(MATOC)

Proposal Enclosed for Solicitation No. DTFH70-13-R-00001 Submitted by: (Insert Offeror’s Name)

Authority to Sign Did I include a completed form for the person signing the SF1442?

System for Award Management (SAM) https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ Is our SAM Record Active?

Have we completed our online representations and certifications in SAM?

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

Did I ensure our firm has completed this annual report?

Pages A-3 & A-4 (SF 1442, Solicitation Offer & Award)

Did I include our firm name and address in block 14?

Does our firms name and address on the 1442 match our System for Award Management record?

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?

Amendments Did I acknowledge all amendments by either signing and returning the SF 30 or indicating acknowledgment in block 19 of the SF 1442?

Proposal Submittal - See Section L.4 (starting on page L-5) and Section M (starting on page M-1)

Did I include one (1) original copy of the General Information and four (4) bound hard copies of the Technical Proposal?

Did I include a Technical Information Form 1 for each project that meets the requirements for Factor 1 in my technical proposal?

Did I include a Technical Information Form 2 (If applicable for any project not submitted under Factor 1) in my technical proposal?

Did I include a letter or other signed written document from a bonding agent stating the current bonding limits of my firm in my technical proposal?

Did I send out project past performance questionnaires for each project submitted under factor 1 and additional project if applicable to the agencies/private sector companies?

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

Driving Directions to our Vancouver Washington Office:

See our web page at http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/about/directions.htm

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contract

(MATOC)

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)

(MATOC)

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

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

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)

(MATOC)

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.

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

DESCRIPTION PAGE

Notice to Offerors .................................................................................................................. A-1

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

Master Subcontracting Plan ................................................................................................... A-6a

Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs .................................................................................. B-1

Description / Specifications / Statement of Work ................................................................. C-1

Packaging and Marking (Reserved) ...................................................................................... D-1

Inspection and Acceptance (Reserved) ................................................................................. E-1

Deliveries or Performance .................................................................................................... F-1

Contract Administration Data ............................................................................................... G-1

Special Contract Requirements ............................................................................................. H-1

Contract Clauses ................................................................................................................... I-1

List of attachments (Reserved) ............................................................................................. J-1

Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents ............ K-1

Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors or Respondents ....................................... L-1

Evaluation Factors for Award ............................................................................................... M-1

Table of Contents

RESERVED

A-1

Notice to Offerors

NOTICE TO OFFERORS

I. Solicitation Overview.

The primary objective of this solicitation is to solicit qualified firms for Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC) covering a 5-year period for Highway/Bridge/Road projects in Yellowstone National Park, Grand Teton National Park, and projects in the surrounding area (within approximately 100 air-miles of any Yellowstone or Grand Teton Park boundary). We plan to award between 4 and 11 Indefinite Delivery, Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) construction contracts; anticipating at least one will be reserved for Small Business concerns.

II. Pre-proposal Information.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency supplemental regulations. Task Orders to be issued under a contract will be subject to the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-03 U.S. Customary Units or any subsequent FP that may be applied to the task order, as well as supplemental specifications and plan sheets. 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/

REPS & CERTS - Submit or update Representations and Certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ before proposal submittal. For more details go to FAR Provision 52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications (see page K-1). 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.

NOTICE OF SAM REGISTRATION – You must register in the System for Award Management (SAM) 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(b). Register online at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/ .

Solicitation Discrepancies: If an Offeror believes the requirements in this solicitation contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer (CO) in writing with supporting rationale.

Form SF 1442 - 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. 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 K-1. Failure to furnish or complete any of the above may result in your offer being rejected.

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Notice to Offerors Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC)

Fax and Email - Facsimile and email offers are not authorized for this solicitation. Offers may be modified or withdrawn by facsimile and email, if such notice is received by the time specified for receipt of offers. The Government will not be responsible for any failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of facsimile or Email data. See FAR Provision 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors – Competitive Acquisition. Fax 360.619.7932, Email WFL.Contracts@dot.gov .

Proposal Submittals - See Subsections L and M.

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.

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/ACASSCCASSUserManual.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.

Task Orders – All work will be issued by Task Order. A separate Task Order solicitation will be issued and used to determine price competitiveness.

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND

AWARD

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

DTFH70-13-R-00001 Sealed Bid (IFB) 08/26/2013 A-3 (Construction, Alteration, or Repair) x 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.

Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding area Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC)

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

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

In strict accordance with:

IDIQ Description/Specifications/Statement of Work Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) and Transportation Acquisition Regulations (TAR)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within * calendar days and complete it within __*___ calendar days after receiving the award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable. ( See*Specified on each Task Order RFP.)

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.)

Specified on each Task

Order RFP 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

10/24/2013 . 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. (Required on a Task Order basis) 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 180 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 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

As determined on each Task Order

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

As determined on each Task Order

22. Amount

As determined on each Task Order

23. Accounting and Appropriation Data

As determined on each Task Order

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

Item See

Task Order

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.

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) Elizabeth Firestone

30b. Signature 30C. Date

31B. United States of America

By

31C. Award Date

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

A-5

Continuation SF 1442

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”.

Block 13A *ORIGINAL AND COPIES. Include the original (no copies needed) of the Authority to sign, SF1442 Solicitation Offer & Award (Pages A-3 and A-4) and Section K - Representations and Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Respondents (K- 1 – K-6). Include four copies, in bound volumes of the Technical Proposal (See Page L- 5).

SUBCONTRACTING PLAN. This Request for Proposals requires an Offeror who is a LARGE business to submit an acceptable master subcontracting plan prior to contract award. 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 master subcontracting plan form is included beginning on page A-6a. This requirement does not apply to SMALL businesses

A-6

Continuation SF 1442

A-6a

SECTION A – Master Subcontracting Plan

INTRODUCTION

Purpose: The purpose of the Master Subcontracting Plan is to identify the approach the prime contractor will follow to ensure subcontracting requirements are solicited and selected in a manner that facilitates maximum competition and quality workmanship. The competition is not only for allowing maximum participation of small businesses and local businesses, but also ensures subcontract work is competitively priced to support the Government receiving fair and reasonable prices. The Master Subcontracting Plan must be completed by all large business offerors. This plan must be submitted prior to award of the contract and may require discussion prior to acceptance by the government. This plan will be incorporated into the contract after award.

For each Task Order the contractor shall submit a subcontracting plan specific to the Task Order.

Subcontracting Index:

Section A Competition - This section lists the process the contractor will use to facilitate competition in subcontracting efforts and enable participation by local, tribal and small businesses.

Section B Work by Prime - This section lists the work the prime contractor anticipates to accomplish with its own forces.

Section C Small Business Subcontracting - This section deals small business subcontracting.

Master Subcontracting Plan:

SECTION A Competition

COMPETITIVE SUBCONTRACTING: List the processes that will be followed to ensure subcontract work is competitively solicited to the maximum extent possible. Describe the method and criteria to be used in selection of subcontractors.

Proposed Process: __________________________________________________________________

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Previous experience with the process: __________________________________________________

SECTION B – Work by Prime

List the type of work typically anticipated to be accomplished by the prime contractor’s forces:

SECTION C – Small Business Subcontracting

The Contractor agrees to maintain records to demonstrate procedures adopted to comply with the requirements and goals of this plan. These records shall describe the Contractor's efforts to locate small business (SB), veteran-owned small business (VOSB), service-disabled veteran-owned small business (SDVOSB), HUBZone small business (HUBZone), small disadvantaged business (SDB), and women-owned small business (WOSB) concerns and award subcontracts to these concerns. At a minimum, the records shall include the following:

(i) List of sources (e.g. CCR), guides, and other data used to identify SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and SWOB.

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(ii) List of organizations contacted in an attempt to locate sources that are SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and SWOB and results of the contacts.

(iii) Records on each subcontract award of more than $100,000. These records shall indicate:

(A) Whether small business concerns were solicited and, if not, why not.

(B) Whether veteran-owned small business concerns were contacted and, if not, why not.

(C) Whether service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns were contacted and, if not, why not.

(D) Whether HUBZone small business concerns were contacted and, if not, why not.

(E) Whether small disadvantaged business concerns were contacted and, if not, why not.

(F) Whether women-owned small business concerns were contacted and, if not, why not.

(G) If applicable, the reason award was not made to a small business.

(iv) Records of outreach efforts to contact trade associations, business development organizations, and conferences/trade fairs in an attempt to locate SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and SWOB. Records of efforts to contact veterans service organizations.

(v). Records of internal guidance/encouragement provided to buyers through workshops, seminars, training, etc., and records of monitoring performance to evaluate compliance with the program’s requirements.

(vi). For each Task Order, records to support award data submitted by the offeror to the

Government, including the name, address, and business size of each subcontractor.

IDENITFIED GROUPS: List the processes that will be followed to enable subcontracting participation by the following groups.

A. Local contractors: _____________________________________________________________

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B. Small Business Programs identified in this Section:

The Contractor agrees to:

1. Assist SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB by arranging solicitations, time for the preparation of bids, quantities, specifications, and delivery schedules so as to facilitate the participation by such concerns. Where the Contractor's lists of potential SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and WOSB subcontractors are excessively long, reasonable effort shall be made to give all such small business concerns an opportunity to compete over a period of time.

2. Consider the following FHWA small business goals in development of Task Order Subcontracting plans and efforts:

FHWA Small Business Goals (As of FY 2013) Business Size Goal (%)

SB 39.1%

SDB 14.1%

HUBzone 14.5%

WOSB 5.8%

SDVOSB 3.0%

3. Counsel and discuss subcontracting opportunities with representatives of SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and SWOB.

4. Provide notice to subcontractors concerning penalties and remedies for misrepresentations of business status as SB, VOB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB, and SWOB for the purpose of obtaining a subcontract that is to be included as part or all of a goal contained in this subcontracting plan.

5. The contractor will be required to submit a Task Order Subcontracting Plan for each project awarded. The Task Order Subcontracting Plan will reflect the amounts to the small business categories by percentage of the subcontracted dollar amounts. (See attached sample Task Order Subcontracting Plan)

6. 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, 52.244-5 Competition in Subcontracting, or this Master Subcontracting Plan shall be considered a material breach of the contract.

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Contractor:

Submitted By: _______________________________________ Name and Title of Signer (Type or Print)

_______________________________________ Date: __________________ Signature of Person Authorized to Sign

Federal Highway Administration:

Accepted by: _______________________________________ Date: __________________

Elizabeth Firestone, Contracting Officer

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B-1

SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

SECTION B-- SUPPLIES OR SERVICES AND PRICES/COSTS

ITEM

No. DESCRIPTION

Construction, Multiple Award Task Order Contract (MATOC).

Work under this MATOC will include, but is not limited to, Repair, Alteration, and Construction of Roads and Bridges for Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks, and Federal roads located near or leading to the parks.

Offerors determined to be Technically Acceptable for this solicitation must submit a price proposal in accordance with the requirements contained in Section M. Award will be based on the evaluation criteria listed in Section M.

CLAUSES AND PROVISIONS:

1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

2. Clauses and provisions in this document are numbered in sequence, but do not necessarily appear in consecutive order.

3. Section K, L and M will be physically removed from the award but deemed incorporated by reference.

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SECTION B - Supplies or Services and Prices/Costs

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SECTION C – Description/Specifications/Statement of Work

SECTION C—DESCRIPTION/SPECIFICATIONS/STATEMENT OF

WORK

C.1. OVERVIEW:

Western Federal Lands Highway Division (WFLHD) is in need of highway/bridge/road construction in Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks & the Surrounding area (Federal roads located within 100 miles of any Yellowstone or Grand Teton Park boundary).

The scope of work includes but is not limited to bridge, highway and road construction.

Associated work such as survey, utility relocation, parking lots, and trails may be included.

Umbrella Contracts – We intend to award between 4 and 11 Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity Multiple-Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC). The number of actual awards is dependent upon the merits of the proposals received. This solicitation is a Partial Small Business Reserve and we propose that at least one MATOC contract will be reserved for small business concerns. The combined maximum quantity to be ordered over the life of the contracts is $150,000,000. The combined maximum quantity for the MATOC contracts is calculated as the sum of all Task Order awards, excluding all in-scope contract modifications. Each MATOC contract will be for a 5-year period.

MATOC Minimum Guarantee - The minimum amount guaranteed over the life of each MATOC contract is $25,000. This minimum may be awarded at any time during the life of the contract.

Task Orders - All work will be awarded on a Task Order basis. Task Orders will vary in size ranging from approximately $150,000 to $35,000,000. At the Contracting Officer’s discretion, projects under $150,000 may be awarded.

As requirements develop and funding becomes available, Task Order Requests for Proposal (TO- RFP) will be issued. Unless there is a set aside for small business, TO-RFP will be issued to all MATOC contractors. If a project is set aside for small business, the TO-RFP will be issued only to small business MATOC contractors.

Types of Task Orders - Task orders may be firm fixed-price (FFP) with separately priced bid items, FFP with economic price adjustments (fuel, asphalt), or FFP lump sum job (generally for very small projects).

Anticipated Projects - Table 1 lists the currently anticipated projects. This list is provided for informational purposes only. The Government is not guaranteeing the delivery of these projects via this MATOC contract.

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Anticipated Projects

Estimated Year of Award

Project Price Range Description of Work

2014 WY PRA YELL 10(17), Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 1

More than $20 million

5 miles of road reconstruction, including approximately 1 mile of road realignment; Gardiner River Bridge Replacement with temporary detour bridge; road obliteration; retaining walls, reclamation; base course; and paving.

2014 WY PRA YELL 10(21), Replace ISA Lake Bridge

$5-$7 million Replacement of a 175’ historic bridge and 1,300 LF of adjacent road approach reconstruction.

Project includes embankment, drainage, base and paving.

2014 WY PRA GRTE 10(12), Outside Highway $5-$7 million 10.25 miles of Clearing and Grubbing, Drainage, Reclamation, Base, and Paving.

2014 WY PLD GRTE 700(2), Pathways 3, Moose Junction to Antelope Flats Road

$2-$3 million 1/5 miles of new pathway including clearing and grubbing, base, paving, a large fill section with a MSE wall over Ditch Creek.

2015 MT NPS YELL 11(2), North Entrance, Park Street Improvement

$10-$15 million 4,500 LF of roadway reconstruction including curb, sidewalk, lighting, base and paving.

2015 GRTE NP, Pathway 4 – Gros Ventre Junction to Sagebrush Drive with Gros Ventre Junction Roundabout

$2-$3 million Approximately 2 miles of pathways with 2 at-grade crossings in conjunction with a modern roundabout at Gros Ventre Junction at Hwy.

Includes clearing and grubbing, regrading, drainage, base, paving, construction staging a modern day roundabout on a major highway

2015 MT PARK 2013(1), Gardiner Gateway, Phase I

$5-$6 million 4,000 LF of City Street reconstruction and three parking facilities including curb, sidewalk, lighting, water/sewer relocation, base and paving.

Project also includes site grading for a County Park, informational signage, C-3

Anticipated Projects Estimated Year of Award

Project Price Range Description of Work

2015/2016 MT PARK 2013(1), Gardiner Gateway, Phase II

$2-$3 million 1,000 LF of City Street reconstruction including curb, sidewalk, lighting, water/sewer relocation, base and paving.

2015 GRTE NP, Dead Man’s Bar Road $1-$2 million <.5 miles of road reconstruction and resurfacing with a parking lot reconstruction and expansion. Includes clearing and grubbing, regrading, drainage, base, paving.

2016 WY PRA GRTE 100(2), Realign 2.5 Miles of the Moose-Wilson Rd

$5-$7 million Relocation of a 2.5 mile road segment –with reclamation of the existing road. Includes clearing and grubbing, regrading, drainage, base, paving.

WY PRA YELL 10(19), Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 2

More than $20 million

5-6 miles of road reconstruction, retaining walls, reclamation;

base course; and paving.

WY PRA YELL 10(XX), Norris to Golden Gate, Phase 3

More than $20 million

5-7 miles of road reconstruction, retaining walls, reclamation;

base course; and paving.

C.2. SPECIFICATIONS.

It is anticipated that the majority of work will generally incorporate the specifications and design standards of American Association State Highway Transportation Officials (AASHTO), and specifications based on the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03 and future versions Customary/Metric).

Websites - The following web sites contain information that may be used in the development of task orders. Other information not contained in the below websites also may be used in the development of task orders.

Standard Specifications (FP) - The Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-03 and future versions) are issued primarily for constructing roads and bridges on Federal Highway projects under the direct administration of the Federal Highway Administration. View the FP online at:

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

Western Federal Lands Highway (WFLHD) Library of Supplemental Specifications (FP-03 and future versions) - Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) supplement the FP. A library of SCRs may be viewed at http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/design/specs/.

These documents are periodically updated and do not include all the SCR’s that may be developed for a project.

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Federal Lands Highway (FLH) Standard Drawings - FLH standard drawings include various design details that may be included in a project. Files are available in MicroStation® and Acrobat® formats http://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/pse/standard/.

Construction Management Resources – At this link contractors can access various manuals, forms, tests and so on for use during contract administration. You can view these documents at: http://www.wfl.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/construction/cmr/.

C.3. WAGE RATES.

Davis Bacon Wage Rates are applicable to construction task orders awarded under this contract.

C.4. ORDERING PROCEDURES FOR COMPETITIVE TASK ORDERS.

Task Order proposals will not be publicly opened or released. Unsuccessful Offeror’s proposal information will not be made available.

(1) Task Order Synopsis - When the Government requires work under the MATOC and time allows, a Task Order-Synopsis will be posted on FedBizOps (https://www.fbo.gov/). The synopsis will provide a brief description of the project and the anticipated solicitation issue date. In some instances, the synopsis may be issued via e-mail, fax, or mail.

(2) Task Order Requests for Proposals (TO-RFP) - When the Government requires work under the MATOC, a TO-RFP will be issued. The TO-RFP will include information concerning the project such as, contract requirements, physical data, drawings, site visit details, evaluation criteria, and submission requirements (e.g. bid schedule, proposal requirements, etc).

(a) Task Order Contents

1) Typical TO-RFPs. These will usually contain the following:

A. Notice to Offerors B. SF 1442 Solicitation Offer and Award (form) C. Bid Schedule D. Contract Clauses E. Davis-Bacon Wage Rates F. Special Contract Requirements G. Permits H. Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) I. Plans J. Other information as applicable

2) Phased Construction TO-RFPs A. Includes most of the information listed for the typical TO-RFP.

B. Used when the project requires the contractor to complete limited design effort.

C. May require submittal of concept drawings, performance and technical abilities of design firm, or other technical information;

(b) Task Order Pre-award Expenses - The Contractor will not be reimbursed for

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(c) Site Visits - Failure to visit the site cannot be used as an excuse for omission or miscalculation in offers. The Government may or may not schedule a joint site visit for individual task orders.

(d) Proposal Contents - Depending upon the requirements of each TO-RFP, the Contractor may be required to provide a price proposal only, or a technical proposal and a price proposal. Respond within the number of calendar days stated in the TO-RFP by submitting a proposal to the CO.

(e) Contract Prices--Bid Schedules - Payment for items listed in the Bid Schedule constitutes full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, services, and materials needed to complete construction. Include in the prices for the items listed in the Bid Schedule all costs for the specified work, whether or not specifically listed in the Bid Schedule.

(f) Bid Bonds. Submit bid bonds with the TO proposal as required in the TO-RFP.

(g) Proposal Deviations - If the Offeror chooses to deviate from the TO-RFP requirements, include a section titled “Deviations” in a proposal cover letter. Identify, address and thoroughly explain all deviations from the minimum TO-RFP requirements. This applies to all proposal deviations and final proposal deviations.

(h) Declining a Task Order - Contractors are not required to submit a proposal for each Task Order. The Contractor must decline a project by written notice to the CO stating the reason; submit no later than 2 business days after the TO-RFP proposal due date.

MATOC Contractors who do not propose on at least 50% of available projects offered within a 24 month period may be determined at the Contracting Officer’s discretion to be ineligible for the MATOC minimum guarantee (see Section C.1) and may be determined ineligible to compete under future TO-RFPs.

(i) Competing for a Task Order - All MATOC Contractors will be given the opportunity to compete on all Task Orders, unless:

1) The CO determines past performance makes a Contractor ineligible;

2) The CO determines a Contractor ineligible to compete based on failure to propose on previous Task Orders;

3) A sole source action is justified (See Section C.5);

4) The MATOC Contractor is a small business and the task order amount is greater than the bonding capacity of the small business; or

5) The Task Order is set aside for small business.

In determining eligibility to compete, the CO considers such factors as performance on task orders under the MATOC contract, quality, timeliness, special expertise or other factors the CO determines are relevant to award of a particular task order. Failure to prosecute the work diligently on task orders may be cause for the CO to determine a contractor in-eligible to compete on a TO-RFP.

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(j) Evaluation Method and Procedures - The basis of award for individual task orders may vary and will be described in the TO-RFP. Examples of a basis for award are:

1) Based on price only.

2) Based on both price and non-price factors, with the Task Order awarded to the Contractor offering the best value to the Government. The Government reserves the right to accept other than the lowest priced offer. The TO-RFP will describe whether price is less important, more important, or equal in importance to non-price factors.

(k) Award Decision. Whenever possible, award will be made without discussions. Task orders will be firm fixed-price (or firm fixed-price with an economic price adjustment) with a specific fixed completion date or performance period. The Government reserves the right to reject all offers.

(3) Task Order Award

(a) Award Notification - The task order becomes binding when the Contracting Officer signs the order. Notice of Task Order award will be via mail, email or facsimile. The Notice to Proceed (NTP) may be issued separately, normally after receipt of acceptable performance and payment bonds.

(b) Insurance. Submit acceptable proof of insurance before beginning work.

(c) Performance & Payment Bonds. Submit Performance and Payment Bond documents upon request. Ensure the IDIQ contract number AND the task order number are included on each Performance and Payment Bond document. Bond documents not containing the required information will be returned for correction.

(d) Task Order contract documents. When electronic copies of the awarded task order are not feasible, the Contractor will be provided paper copies. All further reproduction shall be at the Contractor's expense.

C.5. SOLE SOURCE TASK ORDERS

(1) The CO reserves the right to award a sole source task order in the following instances:

(a) The agency need for the supplies or services is so urgent that providing a fair opportunity would result in unacceptable delays; OR

(b) Only one IDIQ Contractor is capable of providing the supplies or services required at the level of quality required because the supplies or services ordered are unique or highly specialized; OR

(c) The order must be issued on a sole-source basis in the interest of economy and efficiency as a logical follow-on to an order already issued under the contract, provided that all awardees were given a fair opportunity to be considered for the original order;

OR

(d) It is necessary to place an order to satisfy a minimum guarantee.

(2) Subcontractor costs under sole source task orders must show adequate competition.

Adequate competition may normally be assumed when there are at least three independent

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(3) Provide copies of subcontractor/supplier quotes with profit and overhead separately identified. The subcontractor/supplier quotes shall be in enough detail for the government to discern the scope of the services and materials included in the price.

(4) All prices must be fair and reasonable. If required, audits may be performed. The Government will generally conduct negotiations.

C.6. TASK ORDERS SET-ASIDE FOR SMALL BUSINESSES

The CO may, at their discretion, set aside a Task Order for small business concerns. Task Orders set aside for small business concerns will be competed among the small business MATOC contractors.

C.7. PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS.

(A) At the conclusion of each task order or when the Contractor’s performance is considered less than satisfactory, the Government will complete a Contractor’s performance evaluation. The evaluation will take into account all aspects of the Contractor’s performance. The Contractor will be provided a copy of the performance evaluation and an opportunity to discuss the evaluation.

(B) This office posts performance evaluations in the Construction Contractor Appraisal Support System (CCASS) https://cpars.cpars.gov/cpars/app/home.do . Upon receiving notice of evaluation availability, you will be given an opportunity to review the evaluation and submit comments. If you are unable to access the system, call

360.619.7520 for assistance or for a copy of the evaluation. A user’s manual can be found at https://www.cpars.gov/cparsfiles/pdfs/ACASSCCASSUserManual.pdf .

C.8. PROTESTS OF TASK ORDER AWARDS.

In accordance with FAR 16.505(a) (10), no protest under Subpart 33.1 is authorized in connection with the issuance or proposed issuance of an order under a task order contract except for a protest on the grounds that the order increases the scope, period, or maximum value of the contract or a protest of an order valued in excess of $10 million. Protests of orders in excess of $10 million may only be filed with the Government Accountability Office, in accordance with the procedures at FAR 33.104.

Ombudsman. If a Contractor believes they were not fairly considered for a particular task order, the Contractor may present the matter to the CO. The Contractor may appeal the explanation or decision of the Contracting Officer to the Ombudsman/Associate Administrator (HFL-1),, Office of Federal Lands Highway, 1200 New Jersey Avenue SE, Room E61-337, Washington D.C.

20590. The Ombudsman will review the Contractor's complaint, and in coordination with the CO, ensure that the Contractor was afforded a fair opportunity to be considered for the task order.

C.9. GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS.

(A) Master Subcontracting Plan (applicable to Large Businesses). Implement and closely follow the approved “Master Subcontracting Plan.” The Contractor or the CO may request modifications to the Master Subcontracting Plan. Submit requests in writing. Changes will be incorporated by bilateral modification.

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(B) Task Order Subcontracting Plan (applicable to Large Businesses). Submit a Task Order Subcontracting plan as requested by the CO.

(C) Additional MATOC awards. The Government reserves the right to issue additional solicitations and award additional contracts covering the same scope of work and with the same geographic constraints as this contract. In this event, new MATOC contractors, in accordance with the terms of their contracts, may compete for task orders with the Contractors selected under this solicitation.

C.10. MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR CRITICAL TASKS.

TO-RFPs may set minimum employee and firm qualifications for critical tasks. The Contractor will be required to provide personnel and firms that meet or exceed the minimum qualification standards established in the TO-RFP.

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SECTION D - Packaging and Marking Yellowstone, Grand Teton, & Surrounding Area Multiple Award Task Order Contracts (MATOC)

SECTION D— PACKAGING AND MARKING

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SECTION D - Packaging and Marking

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SECTION E – Inspection & Acceptance

SECTION E--INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE

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SECTION E – Inspection & Acceptance

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SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance

SECTION F--DELIVERIES OR PERFORMANCE

F.1. CLAUSES

See Section I – Contract Clauses (beginning on page I-1) for the Federal Acquisition Regulation clauses.

F.2 PERIOD OF SERVICE.

This contract will be in effect for 60 months from the date of award. No work can be ordered after the 60 months have expired.

Task Orders issued on or before the end of the 60th month will have their own completion date, which may extend beyond the end of the 60 month period.

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SECTION F – Deliveries or Performance

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SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

SECTION G-- CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1 ACCOUNTING & APPROPRIATION DATA.

This data will be included in individual Task Order Award documents.

G.2 GOVERNMENT-FURNISHED PROPERTY.

When applicable, the Task Order Special Contract Requirements (SCRs) will include property information. Use and maintain the property in accordance with the applicable property clauses.

See Task Order clauses (Clauses begin on page C-1 of each Task Order) and TO specifications.

G.3 CONTRACTING OFFICERS.

The Contracting Officer(s) responsible for the MATOC contracts and soliciting/awarding Task Orders may be contacted at:

Western Federal Lands Highway Division 610 East Fifth Street Vancouver WA 98661-3801 Email: WFL.Contracts@dot.gov Fax: (360) 619-7932 Phone: (360) 619-7520

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SECTION G – Contract Administration Data

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SECTION H – Special Contract Requirements

SECTION H--SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1 SHOP DRAWINGS, SUBMITTALS, & AS-BUILTS

Prepare all shop drawings, submittals, and as-builts for each Task Order in accordance with requirements contained therein and in FAR clause 52.236-21 Specifications and Drawings for Construction.

H.2. 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.