RFQ_Construction_Clauses.doc

RFQ.25K-100K.CONSTRUCTION

DTCG45-98-Q____

HSCG45-17-Q-JVS105

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SECTION D - PACKAGING AND MARKING

D.1

PACKAGING AND MARKING

All shipments of materials, equipment and/or supplies by the Contractor to the project shall be addressed to the Contractor and not the U.S. Coast Guard. Preservation, packaging and packing shall be in accordance with standard practices for commercial packaging.

SECTION E - INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE CONSTRUCTION

E.1

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED:

CLAUSE NO.

TITLE:

FAR 52.246-12

INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

E.2

U.S. COAST GUARD INSPECTION/ACCEPTANCE

Coast Guard inspection and acceptance under this contract will be accomplished by the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative designated in writing by the Contracting Officer.

SECTION F - DELIVERIES/PERFORMANCE

F.1

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED:

FAR 52.242-14

Suspension of Work (APR 1984)

SECTION F - DELIVERIES/PERFORMANCE

F.2

PERIOD OF PERFORMANCE

(a) The Government desires delivery to be made according to the following schedule:

DESIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

WITHIN DAYS AFTER

ITEM NO.

QUANTITY

DATE OF RECEIPT OF

NOTICE OF AWARD

FOR THE JOB

21 DAYS

If the offeror is unable to meet the desired delivery schedule, it may, without prejudicing evaluation of its offer, propose a delivery schedule below. However, the offeror’s proposed delivery schedule must not extend the delivery period beyond the time for delivery in the Government’s required delivery schedule as follows:

REQUIRED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

21 DAYS

Offers that propose delivery of a quantity under such terms or conditions that delivery will not clearly fall within the applicable required delivery period specified above, may be considered non-responsive and rejected. If the offeror proposes no other delivery schedule, the desired delivery schedule above will apply.

OFFEROR’S PROPOSED DELIVERY SCHEDULE

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.1

CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION

a. Contracting Officer means a person with the authority to enter into, administer and/or terminate contracts and make related determinations and findings. The Contracting Officer signs all contractual documents, approves and signs all modifications to contracts, processes and approves payment requests, reviews and makes final decisions on contractual discrepancies, and administers the contract. The Contracting Officer is the only individual authorized to make changes to a contract.

b. The Contract Administrator for this procurement action is: Tim Cowley, U.S. Coast Guard

The Contracting Officers for this procurement action are:

c.

Tim Cowley, U.S. Coast Guard

All correspondence including modification proposals, extension requests, and contract submittals shall be submitted to the contracting officer. The addresses are as follows:

U.S. Mail Address

Hand Carry Address

U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak U.S. Coast Guard Base Kodiak

Procurement Branch

Procurement Branch

P.O. Box 195018

Bldg. N-38, 1st Floor, Room 119

Kodiak, AK 99619-5018

Kodiak, AK 99619-5018

Telephone Numbers:

Commercial:

(907) 487-5180 ext. 6619 d.

FAX:

(907) 487-5451

Email:

Timothy.D.Cowley@uscg.mil

Alternate:

Office Hours: 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Alaska Standard Time

Monday thru Friday (Except Federal Holidays)

NOTE: Include Contract Number on all correspondence.

c.

The Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) will be designated at time of award. The specific duties, authority and responsibility of the COR will be furnished to the Contractor after award in accordance with contract clause HSAR 3052.242-72 in Section I.

SECTION G - CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION DATA

G.2

INVOICES

a.

Invoices shall be prepared and submitted in accordance with the provisions of FAR Clauses 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002) and FAR 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008).

b.

Invoices shall be submitted for payment to the U.S. Coast Guard Finance Center website below:

http://www.fincen.uscg.mil/centralinv/central_inv_contr.cfm

Electronic submission of invoices is MANDATORY for this contract and/or any orders issued in accordance with this contract.

Contractor must also submit a copy of the invoice and any supporting documentation to the following individuals: Timothy.D.Cowley@uscg.mil c.

On the front of the invoice ensure the following information is identified or payment may be delayed:

(1) Name of Contractor

(2) Order Number (Block 3 of OF347)

(3)

DUNS NUMBER

(4) Discount Terms, if any (Block 16 of OF347)

(5) State the item no., description of services performed, total amount for job (Block 17 of OF347)

(6) List any modifications and applicable amount

(7) The invoice should be dated within two days of the mailing date.

FOR VENDOR PAYMENT INQUIRIES CONTACT: (800) 564-5504

d.

The contractor may invoice monthly for progress payments as the work proceeds. All invoices for progress payments shall be accompanied by a Contractor Certification as identified in FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts, paragraph (c) and the information required by paragraph (b)(1)(i)-(v).

SECTION H - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

H.1

INFORMATION CONCERNING SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL

All contract work shall be performed in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local safety and environmental laws and regulations.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.1

FAR 52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This contract incorporates one or more clauses by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. Also, the full text of a clause may be accessed electronically at this/these addresses:

1.

http://www.arnet.gov/far/

2.

https://dhsonline.dhs.gov/portal/jhtml/dc/sfi.jhtml?doid=5855

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED:

CLAUSE NO.

TITLE:

FAR 52.204-7

Central Contractor Registration (Apr 2008)

FAR 52.209-6

Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment (DEC 2010)

FAR52.215-8

Order of Precedence – Uniform Contract Format (OCT 1997)

FAR 52.222-3

Convict Labor (JUN 2003)

FAR 52.222-6

Davis-Bacon Act (JUL 2005)

FAR 52.222-7

Withholding of Funds (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-8

Payrolls and Basic Records (JUN 2010)

FAR 52.222-9

Apprentices and Trainees (JUL 2005)

FAR 52.222-10

Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-11

Subcontracts (Labor Standards) (JUL 2005)

FAR 52.222-12

Contract Termination-Debarment (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-13

Compliance with Davis-Bacon and Related Act Regulations (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-14

Disputes Concerning Labor Standards (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-15

Certification of Eligibility (FEB 1988)

FAR 52.222-26

Equal Opportunity (MAR 2007)

FAR 52.222-27

Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.222-35

Equal Opportunity for Veterans (SEP 2010)

FAR 52.222-36

Affirmative Action for Workers With Disabilities (OCT 2010)

FAR 52.222-37

Employment Reports Veterans (SEP 2010)

FAR 52.222-50

Combating Trafficking in Persons (FEB 2009)

FAR 52.223-2

Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction

Contracts (DEC 2007)

FAR 52.223-5

Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information (MAY 2011

FAR 52.223-18

Encouraging Contractor Policies to Ban Text Messaging While Driving (AUG 2011)

FAR 52.225-9

Buy American Act – Balance of Payments Program -- Construction Materials (SEP 2010)

Note: If the quoter intends to provide foreign made materials, this clause must be completed and submitted with the quote. For the full text of the clause, please contact the Contracting Officer identified in Paragraph G.1 b. or access the full text at the following electronic address: http://www.arnet.gov/far/

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.225-13

Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases (JUN 2008)

FAR 52.226-1

Utilization of Indian Organizations and Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises (JUN 2000)

FAR 52.227-1

Authorization and Consent (DEC 2007)

FAR 52.227- 4

Patent Indemnity – Construction Contracts (DEC 2007)

FAR 52.228-2

Additional Bond Security (OCT 1997)

FAR 52.228-11

Pledges of Assets (SEP 2009)

FAR 52.228-12

Prospective Subcontractor Requests for Bonds (OCT 1995)

FAR 52.228-13

Alternative Payment Protections ( JUL 2000)

FAR 52.228-14

Irrevocable Letter of Credit (DEC 1999)

FAR 52.232-5

Payments Under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts (SEP 2002)

FAR 52.232-8

Discounts for Prompt Payment (FEB 2002)

FAR 52.232-23

Assignment of Claims (JAN 1986)

FAR 52.232-27

Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts (OCT 2008)

FAR 52.232-33

Payment by Electronic Funds Transfer – Central Contractor Registration (OCT 2003)

FAR 52.233-1

Disputes (JUL 2002)

FAR 52.233-3

Protest After Award (AUG 1996)

FAR 52.233-4

Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim (OCT 2004)

FAR 52.236-2

Differing Site Conditions (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-3

Site Investigation and Condition Affecting the Work (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-5

Material and Workmanship (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-6

Superintendence by the Contractor (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-7

Permits and Responsibilities (NOV 1991)

FAR 52.236-8

Other Contracts (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-9

Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-11

Use and Possession Prior to Completion (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-12

Cleaning Up (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-13

Accident Prevention (NOV 1991)

FAR 52.236-14

Availability and Use of Utility Services (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-15

Schedules for Construction Contracting (APR 1984)

FAR 52.236-17

Layout of Work (APR 1984)

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

FAR 52.236-21

Specifications & Drawings For Construction (FEB 1997)

FAR 52.236-21

Specifications & Drawings For Construction, Alternate II (APR 1984)

IF APPLICABLE

Upon completing the work under this contract, the Contractor shall furnish 2 sets of prints of all shop drawings as finally approved. These drawings shall show changes and revisions made up to the time the equipment is completed and accepted.

FAR 52.236-26

Preconstruction Conference (FEB 1995)

FAR 52.243-5

Changes and Changed Conditions (APR 1984)

FAR 52.244-6

Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2010)

FAR 52.246-21

Warranty of Construction (MAR 1994), Alternate I (APR 1984)

FAR 52.249-1

Termination for Convenience of the Government (Fixed-Price) (Short Form) (APR 1984)

FAR 52.249-10

Default (Fixed-Price Construction) (APR 1984) THE FOLLOWING DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY ACQUISITION REGULATION CLAUSES ARE HEREBY INCORPORATED

CLAUSE NO:

TITLE:

3052.209-70 Prohibition on Contracts with Corporate Expatriates (Jun 2006)

3052.222-70 Strikes or Picketing Affecting Timely Completion of the Contract Work (DEC 2003)

3052.222-90 Local Hire (JUN 2006)

3052.223-70 Removal or Disposal of Hazardous Substances–Applicable Licenses and Permits (JUN 2006)

3052.223-90 Accident and Fire Reporting (DEC 2003)

3052.228-70 Insurance (DEC 2003)

3052.242-71 Dissemination of Contract Information (DEC 2003)

3052.242-72 Contracting Officers Technical Representative (DEC 2003) I.2 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000)

(a) The Contractor shall submit one of the following payment protections:

A payment bond

An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC)

Certificate of deposit

United States bonds or notes

Certified or Cashier's check, bank draft or

Postal money order.

(b) The amount of the payment protection shall be 100 percent of the contract price.

(c) The submission of the payment protection is required before Notice to Proceed is issued.

(d) The payment protection shall provide protection for the full contract performance period plus a one-year period.

(e) Except for escrow agreements and payment bonds, which provide their own protection procedures, the Contracting Officer is authorized to access funds under the payment protection when it has been alleged in writing by a supplier of labor or material that a nonpayment has occurred, and to withhold such funds pending resolution by administrative or judicial proceedings or mutual agreement of the parties.

(f) When a tripartite escrow agreement is used, the Contractor shall utilize only suppliers of labor and material that signed the escrow agreement.

SECTION I - CONTRACT CLAUSES

I.3 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items (DEC 2004)

(a) Definitions. As used in this clause---

"Commercial item," as used in this clause, has the meaning contained in the clause at 52.202-1, Definitions.

"Subcontract," includes a transfer of commercial items between divisions, subsidiaries, or affiliates of the Contractor or subcontractor at any tier.

(b) To the maximum extent practicable, the Contractor shall incorporate, and require its subcontractors at all tiers to incorporate, commercial items or nondevelopmental items as components of items to be supplied under this contract.

(c) (1) The Contractor shall insert the following clauses in subcontracts for commercial items.

(i) 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (MAY 2004) (15 U.S.C. 637(d)(2) and

(3), in all subcontracts that offer further subcontracting opportunities. If the subcontract

(except subcontracts to small business concerns) exceeds $500,000 ($1,000,000 for construction of any public facility), the subcontractor must include 52.219-8 in lower tier subcontracts that offer subcontracting opportunities.

(ii) 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity (APR 02) (E.O. 11246);

(iii) 52.222-35, Equal Opportunity for Special Disabled Veterans, Veterans of the Vietnam

Era, and Other Eligible Veterans (DEC 01) (38 U.S.C. 4212(a);

(iv) 52.222-36, Affirmative Action for Workers with Disabilities (JUN 1998) (29 U.S.C.

793); and

(v) 52.247-64, Preference for Privately Owned U.S.-Flagged Commercial Vessels (APR

2003) (46 U.S.C. 1241) (flow down not required for subcontracts awarded beginning

May 1, 1996).

(2) While not required, the Contractor may flow down to subcontracts for commercial items a minimal number of additional clauses necessary to satisfy its contractual obligations.

(d) The Contractor shall include the terms of this clause, including this paragraph (d), in subcontracts awarded under this contract.

SECTION J - LIST OF ATTACHMENTS

J.1 General Decision Number AK170001, dated 07/28/2017 for Construction Type: Building and Heavy

J.2 Statement Of Work (Trench & Install Conduit for Multimode Fiber Installation at USCG Station Valdez)

J.3 MSU Valdez CS1000 Telco Layout

SECTION K - REPRESENTATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND OTHER STATEMENTS OF

OFFERORS

K.1 Annual Representations and Certifications (Jan 2005)

(a)

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

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

[ ] (i) Paragraph (b) applies.

[ ] (ii) Paragraph (b) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

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

FAR Clause # Title Date Change

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

(End of provision) K.2

FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PROVISION IS HEREBY INCORPORATED:

CLAUSE NO.

TITLE:

FAR 52.204-3

Taxpayer Identification (Oct 1998)

FAR 52.204-8

Annual Representations and Certifications (NOV 2011)

FAR 52.219-2

Equal Low Bids (OCT 1995)

FAR 52.222-21

Prohibition of Segregated Facilities (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.222-22

Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.222-23

Notice of Requirement for Affirmative Action to Ensure Equal Employment Opportunity for Construction (FEB 1999)

FAR 52.223-1

Biobased Product Certification (DEC 2007)

FAR 52.226-3

Disaster or Emergency Area Representations (AUG 2006)

K.3 INFORMATION CONCERNING BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS

As prescribed in 11.107(a), insert the following provision:

FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999)

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must--

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(3) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

If the quoter proposes to furnish an "equal" product, the brand name of the product to be furnished shall be inserted in the space provided below. The evaluation of quotes and the determination as to equality of the product being quoted shall be the responsibility of the Government. This determination will be based on information furnished by the quoter, identified in its quote, and provided as a submittal in accordance with the ***statement or scope of work*** as well as other information reasonably available to the contracting office. If more than one product is identified as brand name or equal, please provide a separate listing of each product using the format below. Acceptance of “equal” products is at the sole discretion of the government.

Quoting on: ______________________________________

Manufacturer's Name: ______________________________

Brand: ___________________________________________

No.: _____________________________________________

SECTION L - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

L.1

FAR 52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

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

1.

2.

https://dhsonline.dhs.gov/portal/jhtml/dc/sfi.jhtml?doid=5855

THE FOLLOWING FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PROVISION IS HEREBY INCORPORATED:

PROVISION NO.

TITLE:

FAR 52.214-3

Amendments to Invitations for Bids (DEC 1989)

FAR 52.214-4

False Statements in Bids (APR 1984)

FAR 52.214-5

Submission of Bids (MAR 1997)

FAR 52.214-6

Explanation to Prospective Bidders (APR 1984)

FAR 52.214-7

Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids (NOV 1999)

FAR 52.214-18

Preparation of Bids – Construction (APR 1984)

FAR 52.214-19

Contract Award – Sealed Bidding – Construction (AUG 1996)

FAR 52.225-12

Notice of Buy America Act Requirement / Balance of Payments Program

Requirement - Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements (JAN 2005)

FAR 52.232-38

Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information With Offer (MAY 1999)

FAR 52.236-28

Preparation of Proposals – Construction (OCT 1997)

L.2 In accordance with the Provision FAR 52.211-6, Brand Name or Equal (AUG 1999), the following requirements apply:

(a) If an item in this solicitation is identified as "brand name or equal," the purchase description reflects the characteristics and level of quality that will satisfy the Government's needs. The salient physical, functional, or performance characteristics that "equal" products must meet are specified in the solicitation.

(b) To be considered for award, offers of "equal" products, including "equal" products of the brand name manufacturer, must--

(1) Meet the salient physical, functional, or performance characteristic specified in this solicitation;

(2) Clearly identify the item by--

(i) Brand name, if any; and

(ii) Make or model number;

(2) Include descriptive literature such as illustrations, drawings, or a clear reference to previously furnished descriptive data or information available to the Contracting Officer; and

(4) Clearly describe any modifications the offeror plans to make in a product to make it conform to the solicitation requirements. Mark any descriptive material to clearly show the modifications.

(c) The Contracting Officer will evaluate "equal" products on the basis of information furnished by the offeror or identified in the offer and reasonably available to the Contracting Officer. The Contracting Officer is not responsible for locating or obtaining any information not identified in the offer.

(d) Unless the offeror clearly indicates in its offer that the product being offered is an "equal" product, the offeror shall provide the brand name product referenced in the solicitation.

L.3

SUBMISSION OF BRAND NAME OR EQUAL PRODUCTS

If price quote includes an "equal" product in lieu of brand name referenced in the ***statement / scope of work*** complete Section K.3 and submit with quote. Quoters offering other than brand name items identified herein should furnish adequate information to ensure that a determination can be made as to the equality of the product(s) quoted on.

L.4

INFORMATION CONCERNING SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT BONDS

In accordance with FAR 52.228-13 Alternative Payment Protections (JUL 2000), if payment bonds are submitted, the following requirements apply:

The bonds shall be in the form of a firm commitment, supported by corporate sureties whose names appear on the list contained in Treasury Department Circular 570, individual sureties, or by other acceptable security such as postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, in accordance with Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States. Treasury Circular 570 is published in the Federal Register, or may be obtained from the U.S. Department of Treasury, Financial Management Service, Surety Bond Branch, 401 14th Street, NW., 2nd Floor, West Wing, Washington, DC 20227.

L.5 FAR 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION), Alternate I (FEB 1995) (a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, (APR 1984) and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work (APR 1984), will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

An organized site visit is scheduled upon request. Please contact Tim Cowley at (907) 487-5180, ext. 2121, or email to confirm.

L.6

SUBMISSION OF QUOTES AND ACKNOWLEDGING AMENDMENTS

(a) Quoters interested in submitting a quote shall complete the following information:

(1) On the Standard Form 18 (Page 1):

Block 11

Block 12 if a discount is offered

Blocks 13, 14, 15, and 16

(2) In the Contract Clauses Section:

****** Section F, F.2

Section K, K.1, K.3 (brand name or equal)

(b) Quoters shall e-mail one copy of the signed Request for Quotation and applicable contract clauses to renea.o.reddish@uscg.mil or alternate timothy.d.cowley@uscg.mil. Quoters may also mail one copy of the signed Request for Quotation and applicable contract clauses to the office in Block5A on the Standard Form18. If hand carried, deliver to Building N-38, 1st floor, Procurement Branch, at Integrated Support Command Kodiak, AK. Request for Quotations and any amendments shall be received on or before 4:00p.m. on the required date specified in Block 10 of the Standard Form 18 or subsequent amendments, if any.

(c) Only written quotations will be considered.

SECTION M - EVALUATION FACTORS FOR AWARD

M.1

LEGAL EFFECT OF QUOTATIONS

(a) A quotation is not an offer and, consequently, cannot be accepted by the Government to form a binding contract. Therefore, issuance by the Government of a purchase order in response to a supplier's quotation does not establish a contract. The purchase order is an offer by the Government to the contractor to purchase construction services upon specified terms and conditions. A contract is established when the contractor accepts the offer or begins performance.

(b) Normally acceptance of the offer is made in writing by the contractor by signing and returning a copy of the purchase order (see section M.2 (b)).

M.2

AWARD

(a) Award may be made without discussion of quotations received. Hence, quotations shall be submitted on the most favored terms from a price and technical standpoint which the quoter can submit to the Government. Award will be made based on the lowest quoted price -received in writing from a responsible quoter if the Contracting Officer determines that the price is reasonable.

(b) Award shall be made by mailing or otherwise furnishing a properly executed purchase order to the successful awardee. The Coast Guard will require the awardee to accept the purchase order consistent with the provisions of FAR 13.302-3, Obtaining Contractor Acceptance and Modifying Purchase Orders, prior to undertaking performance. The contractor will be required to submit to the Contracting Officer, within 7 days of notice of selection for award, a signed copy of the purchase order form, OF347, accepting the purchase order. The Coast Guard may, by written notice to the awardee, at any time before acceptance occurs, withdraw, amend, or cancel its offer.

M.3

BONDING REQUIREMENTS

The requirements in FAR 52.228-13, Alternative Payment Protections, (JUL 2000) apply to this quotation. The successful quoter shall furnish all bonds or alternative payment protection, including any necessary reinsurance agreements, before being allowed to start work.