Synopsis_VI_38(2)_C1.pdf

Sealed bids from all business concerns will be accepted for the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works Project VI 38(2) C1, Solicitation Number DTFH71-16-B-00002, located on the island of St. Thomas, United States Virgin Islands. The project consists of widening and rehabilitating Raphune Hill Road (Route 38), and Centerline and Race Track Roads (Route 313) at the Raphune Hill intersection. The work includes asphalt pavement reconstruction, aggregate base, hot asphalt concrete pavement, concrete sidewalk and curb and gutter, drainage, utility relocation, traffic signal and street lighting replacement, and other miscellaneous work. The project is expected to fall within the price range of $2,000,000 to $5,000,000. Contract Award/Notice to Proceed is subject to receipt of Utility Agreement Finalization.

Bid documents should be issued on or about September 14, 2015. Bid due date and location will be specified on the SF 1442, Block 13a of the Solicitation. Copies of the project's Plans and CD- ROM's will be available at the following address: Mr. Wynstan Benjamin, Virgin Islands Department of Public Works, 8244 Subbase, St. Thomas, VI 00802-5805.

Pre-bid meeting and site visit will be scheduled for all interested Contractors. The date and location will be specified in Section E of the Solicitation.

Use Internet address https://www.fbo.gov/ (at QUICK SEARCH, type "EFLHD" and all available projects will be listed) to check for availability of bid documents. All bid documents can be directly downloaded from these websites. Documents will no longer be mailed.

Register to receive Email Notification to automatically be notified when a document is added or updated for a specific project. If firms do not register as an interested vendor at the Federal Business Opportunities website, there will be no Plan Holders List.

Annual Representations and Certifications FAR 52.204-8 (Dec 2014). The Representations and Certifications must be filled-in online at http://sam.gov/. The required Annual Form Vets-100 must also be filled-in online at http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html per FAR 52.222-37.

Please send all questions concerning construction projects to eflhd.contracts@dot.gov. Include the solicitation number, project name and number, requesting firm and address, a point of contact and telephone number. Requests for 'faxing' or overnight mailing will not be accepted.

ATTENTION Minority, Women-Owned, and Disadvantaged Business Enterprises (DBEs) The Department of Transportation (DOT) offers working capital financing assistance for transportation related contracts. The DOT's Short-Term Lending Program (STLP) offers lines of credit to finance accounts receivable. Maximum line of credit is $750,000 with interest at the prime rate. For further information, call (800) 532-1169 or 202-366-1930. Internet address:

http://osdbuweb.dot.gov

IMPORTANT PAYMENT REQUIREMENT

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart part 4.1102, prospective contractors shall be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database prior to award of a contract. Also FAR clause 52.232-33 requires SAM registration for payment. SAM registration is available online at the following Internet web address: www.sam.gov.

https://www.fbo.gov/ http://sam.gov/ http://www.dol.gov/vets/vets-100.html mailto:eflhd.contracts@dot.gov http://www.sam.gov/

IMPORTANT SUBCONTRACTING PLAN REQUIREMENTS

For purposes of this Contract, the DBE subcontracting goal is 30 percent (30%) of the total contract amount, as determined by the Virgin Islands Department of Public Works (VIDPW) with the concurrence of the Contracting Officer.

This Contract will be awarded only to the low responsive and responsible bidder who meets this goal or who demonstrates good faith efforts to do so. Failure to make a good faith effort is defined as willful or intentional failure to perform in accordance with the requirements of this Contract, or willful or intentional action to frustrate the achievement of the Subcontracting Plan, if applicable. Guidance on what constitutes good faith efforts is described in the VIDPW's approved DBE Program. Copies of the program can be obtained from the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. For copies of the current DBE Directory contact the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer. The Contracting Officer, the Contracting Officer’s Representative, and the VIDPW's DBE Liaison Officer are responsible for approving a reasonable and realistic plan [FAR 19.705-4] [TAM 1219.201(e)(6)].