IFB_69056724B000004_MT FLAP PARK 34(2).pdf

INVITATION FOR BIDS

Solicitation No. 69056724B000004 Project Number: MT FLAP PARK 34(2) Project Name: Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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

This solicitation cites

Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14

This project uses U.S. Customary units of measure.

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

610 EAST FIFTH STREET

VANCOUVER, WA 98661-3801

Phone: (360) 619-7520 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 General Wage Decision E-1 Special Contract Requirements H-1 Permits

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

I-1 Fire Protection and Suppression Plan mailto:wfl.contracts@fhwa.dot.gov

PROJECT No. MT FLAP PARK 34(2)

PROJECT NAME Shields River Road Surface Improvement

SCHEDULE A SCHEDULE B SCHEDULE C

LENGTH (miles) 8.30 miles 10.77 miles 13.97 miles

COUNTY Park

STATE Montana

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

Bid Submittal Checklist

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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 unique entity identifier and my Cage Code?

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?

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 include the original?

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 1252.228-74 Notification of Payment Bond Protection (See page C-133)?

System for Award Management (SAM) SAM.gov

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

Veteran Reporting (FAR Clause 52.222-37) 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 an offer package is submitted. Failure to properly input and/or update your data may cause the offer to be rejected.

https://sam.gov/content/home

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

Driving Directions to our Vancouver Washington Office:

Directions to WFLHD https://www.google.com/maps/place/610+E+5th+St,+Vancouver,+WA+98661/data=!4m2!3m1!1s0x5495a8ae3f2d7083:0x5b7adcfa96ade37a?hl=en

Authority to Sign

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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

Corporate Certificate

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

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

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

________________________________________ (title) of this corporation;

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

_____________________________________ (signature) Affix Corporate Seal

_____________________________________ (title)

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

Limited Liability Certificate

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

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

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

________________________________________ (title) of this company;

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

_____________________________________ (signature) Affix Company Seal (as applicable) ___________________________________ (title)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a partnership, include this certification

Authority to Bind Partnership

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

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

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

(Include names and signatures of all partners)

INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a joint venture, include this certification

Authority to Bind Joint Venture

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

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

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

(Include names and signatures of all applicable individuals)

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

Sole Proprietorship Requirement

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

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

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

02/09/24–FP14

DESCRIPTION PAGE

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

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

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

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

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

General Wage Decision .............................................................................................................. D-1

SCRs Table of Contents

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (SCR)

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects (FP-14), U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal Highway Administration.

Division 100 ..................................................................................................................... E-1 Division 150 ................................................................................................................... E-23 Division 300 ..................................................................................................................... F-1 Division 400 ..................................................................................................................... F-9 Division 600 ................................................................................................................... F-28 Division 700 .................................................................................................................... G-1

Permits (No Government Provided Permits) .................................................................................... H-1

Fire Protection and Suppression Plan ........................................................................................... I-1

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NOTICE TO BIDDERS

02/09/24–FP14

THIS PROJECT IS BEING SOLICITED AND AWARDED UNDER FP-14.

The FP-14 is FLH’s Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects. To view the FP-14 electronically go to:

https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs.

The FP-14 is a dual unit document with U.S. Customary units being the primary unit shown.

Metric equivalents are shown in parenthesis.

When submitting bids, drawings, calculations, and other construction documents, use only U.S. Customary units of measure, unless otherwise stated.

I. Project Location

General Location. The project work is located 29 miles North of Livingston, Montana in Park County. Approximate Global Positioning System (GPS) coordinates for the beginning of the project are North 639860.912, East 1673371.247.

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

II. Pre- bid Information.

GENERAL AND TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING PROPOSED WORK FOR

THIS PROJECT WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL CLOSE-OF-BUSINESS ON

04/23/2024.

Refer to page A-5 for information on how to submit questions related to General Information and Technical Information. Answers to General and Technical Questions will be posted at https://sam.gov/opp/3642449360c1499fa3035a035e322543/view

Every attempt to respond to questions will be made. However, response to questions received after the above posted date is not guaranteed.

Multiple Schedules. Bids for the construction of this project are being invited under three bid schedules, designated A, B and C. Schedule A, Schedule B and Schedule C are not alternate bids.

Complete all three schedules according to Subsection 102.02 of the special contract requirements.

Award of the contract will be made according to Subsection 102.05A.

Electronic Plan Sheets. This solicitation includes electronic plan sheets available at https://sam.gov/opp/3642449360c1499fa3035a035e322543/view.

Notice to Bidders Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs https://sam.gov/opp/3642449360c1499fa3035a035e322543/view https://sam.gov/opp/3642449360c1499fa3035a035e322543/view

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Physical Data. Physical data applicable to this project is listed in FAR Clause 52.236-4 Physical Data.

Representations & Certifications. Submit or update Representations and Certifications online at https://www.sam.gov/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 Information. 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).

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

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

SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award. 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, modifications, and withdrawals. Facsimile and email bids are not authorized for this solicitation. Bids may be modified or withdrawn by email, 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 email data. See FAR Provision 52.214-5, Submission of Bids. EMAIL WFL.Contracts@dot.gov. To confirm receipt, call 360.619.7520.

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

Small Business Administration (SBA) backed surety bonds. 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/content/contractors or call 1-800-U-ASK-SBA.

Fraud Alert. 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

Notice to Bidders Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ mailto:WFL.Contracts@dot.gov http://www.sba.gov/content/contractors

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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/SAM/ .

III. Post Award Information.

Insurance. Insurance requirements are described in Subsection 107.05.

Contractor Performance Evaluations. This office posts performance evaluations in the Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS); for additional information, see http://www.cpars.gov/index.htm. Upon receiving an email notice of evaluation availability, you will have 14-60 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.

IV. Specifications and Permits.

Specifications. 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-14. An electronic version may be found at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs.

Electronic Documentation. Requires all documents (including but not limited to correspondence, notifications, submittals, reports, and pay notes) to be submitted in a pdf format, or an approved fixed-layout electronic format. See Subsection 103.06.

Material Sources. Material sources have not been identified for this project. Secure all permits and clearances for Contractor-located sites and sources. See Subsection 105.02(c).

Lab Trailers. The Government offers to make available to the Contractor a laboratory trailer with test equipment. See Subsection 154.04A, Laboratory Trailer and Testing Equipment.

Progress Schedules. This project includes new specifications for Prosecution and Progress and for Schedules for Construction Contracts. Carefully review Special Contract Requirements Section 108 - Prosecution and Progress, and Section 155 – Schedules for Construction Contracts.

Notice to Bidders Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ http://www.cpars.gov/index.htm https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/specs

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Notice to Bidders

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

6. PROJECT NO. 4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

PAGE OF PAGES

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

SOLICITATION

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 3. DATE ISSUED

IMPORTANT -- The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9.

INFORMATION

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder."

CALL:

FOR

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

Federal Highway Administration

FHWA WESTERN FED LANDS DIVISION

610 E FIFTH STREET

Vancouver WA 98661

690567

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

Western Federal Lands Highway Div.

610 E FIFTH STREET

Vancouver, WA 98661

a. NAME

ACQUISITIONS

b. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

360-619-7520

See Block 10 x

03/26/2024

69056724B000004

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date)

This project is designated MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH:

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-14

11. The Contractor shall begin performance

12a. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

award, notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. (See ________________________________________________.)

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and is not required.is, b. An offer guarantee

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.

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will 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.

d. Offers providing less than

12b. CALENDAR DAYSYES NO

(If "YES", indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12b.)

10 calendar days and complete it within ________________ ________________ calendar days after receiving

* Page A-5

________________________ 04/30/2024

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

x x x x copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by _____________ ___________________ (hour) local time calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected . _________________

STANDARD FORM 1442 (Rev. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

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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 offer 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.)

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code) 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS (Include only if different than item 14.)

CODE FACILITY CODE

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF AMENDMENTS

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE.

20a. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN OFFER (Type or print) 20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM 25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this document and return (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)

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE 31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31c. DATE

BY

2PAGE OF

Federal Highway Administration

FHWA WESTERN FED LANDS DIVISION

610 E FIFTH STREET

Vancouver WA 98661

690567

DEAN UMATHUM

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT 29. AWARD

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, copies to issuing office.)

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85) BACK

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Unique Entity Identifier(SAM.gov):

Cage Code:

See bid schedule.

See bid schedule.

See page A-5

X

Federal Highway Administration

FHWA WESTERN FED LANDS DIVISION

610 E FIFTH STREET

Vancouver WA 98661

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Continuation SF 1442

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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.

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

Submit questions via e-mail at wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov.

QUESTIONS/ANSWERS POSTED ONLINE. You can view questions and answers on the Contract Opportunities Website SAM.gov.

• Insert the solicitation number in search box.

• Scroll to the project.

• Make sure you are on the most recent view and look in the right section of the page for the most recent Q&A document.

FOR DAVIS-BACON WAGE RATE INFORMATION go to the U.S. Department of

Labor, Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Website:

https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/state-assignments.

FOR PHYSICAL DATA, See FAR Contract Clause 52.236-4, Physical Data, (clauses begin on page C-1) for a listing of available data. Physical Data will be posted with the solicitation on the Federal Business Opportunities website.

FOR BID RESULTS, the bid opening summary will be posted on the Contract

Opportunities Website SAM.gov shortly after bid opening. Bid tabulations will be available on SAM.gov approximately 3 working days after the bid opening.

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-14, 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-

14, 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-14, U.S. Customary

Units.

mailto:wfl.contracts@dot.gov mailto:wfl.plans-spec@dot.gov https://sam.gov/content/home https://www.dol.gov/agencies/whd/government-contracts/state-assignments

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Continuation SF 1442

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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

$10,000,000.

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 $45 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.

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APM 025E – Revised 1/17/2024 FHWA Subcontracting Plan; Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

ATTACHMENT 1 – FHWA SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

1. INSTRUCTIONS:

• Where subcontracting opportunities will not exist for the solicitation, the bidder/offeror shall submit a response outlining the rationale for making this determination with its proposal/bid. The statement shall be signed by an official authorized to make decisions on behalf of the firm.

• The following information shall be provided in the bidder/offeror subcontracting plan submission and shall be expressed in terms of goal percentages of the total planned subcontracting dollars.

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

Note to the CS/CO: Per APM 025, where a subcontracting plan is required, the complete solicitation shall be sent to the Small Business Specialist (SBS) for review/approval along with Attachment 3, Combined

Subcontracting Plan Routing Sheet. Prior to award, completed Subcontracting Plan(s) shall be sent to the SBS for review/approval along with the previously signed routing sheet.

*insert and complete additional tables if the contract includes option year(s).

1 Percentage = (subcontracted amount in the category/total planned subcontracted amount) 2 Planned subcontracts to “other than small business” concerns + subcontracts to Small Business concerns = 100% 3 SDVOSB is a subcategory of VOSB. Any dollar amount applied to SDVOSB also applies to VOSB.

4 In this document, the term WOSB includes Economically Disadvantaged WOSB (EDWOSB) concerns.

SUBCONTRACTING GOALS – BASE YEAR

Total prime contract amount – Base Year: $ [insert amount]

Total planned subcontracted amount (regardless of firm/entity size status) – Base Year:

$ [insert amount]

Total planned subcontracts to “other than small business” concerns (i.e., large, non-profit, university, etc.)

$[insert amount] [insert #]%1

Total planned subcontracts to Small Business concerns: $[insert amount] [insert #]%2

• Total planned subcontracts to Veteran Owned Small Business concerns (VOSB)3:

$[insert amount] [insert #]% o Total planned subcontracts to Service-Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business (SDVOSB) concerns:

$[insert amount] [insert #]%

• Total planned subcontracts to Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HUBZones): $[insert amount] [insert #]%

• Total planned subcontracts to Small Disadvantaged Business (SDB) concerns (includes 8(a), Alaska Native Corporations (ANC), and Indian Tribes):

$[insert amount] [insert #]%

• Total planned subcontract awards to Women-Owned Small Business concerns (WOSB)4 concerns:

$[insert amount] [insert #]%

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FHWA Subcontracting Plan; Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

1.1 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than 5% for VOSB:

1.2 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than 5% for SDVOSB:

1.3 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than 3% for HUBZone:

1.4 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than 5% for SDB:

1.5 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than 5% for WOSB:

1.6 Rationale if establishing a goal lower than the current DOT subcontracting goal:

2. The following principal types of supplies and/or services are planned to be subcontracted under this contract. [Add additional rows if more space is needed.]

5 List all applicable size standards for each proposed subcontractor.

Type of

Supply/Service to be Subcontracted

Company/Firm

Name

Subcontracted

Amount

Subcontractor Size

Standard (Other Than

SB, SB, VOSB, SDVOSB,

HUBZone, SDB, WOSB)5 https://www.sba.gov/document/support-agency-contracting-goals

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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. (i.e. source lists used and organizations contacted to identify potential SB concerns, such as the System for Award Management (www.SAM.gov), Dynamic Small Business Search (www.DSBS.sba.gov), trade associations, industry conferences/fairs, etc.)

5. [Select appropriate option.] Indirect costs [were/were not] included in establishing the subcontracting goals 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, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB and WOSB subcontractors:

7. The following individual will administer the subcontracting program:

Name:

Title:

Address:

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, SDB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, and

WOSB subcontractors will have an equitable opportunity to compete for subcontracts:

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.dsbs.sba.gov/

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[initial] It is agreed that FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns, will be included in all subcontracts, which offer further subcontracting opportunities. It is further agreed that all subcontractors (except small business concerns) at all tiers below the prime contractor who receive subcontracts in excess of $700,000 ($1.5M for construction of any public facility with further subcontracting possibilities) will be required to adopt and comply with a subcontracting plan in accordance with FAR Clause 52.219-9.

9. The following types of records will be maintained concerning procedures that have been adopted to comply with the requirements and goals in the plan (i.e., establishment of source lists, guides and other data that identify SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB and WOSB concerns; a description of the offeror’s efforts to locate SB, VOSB, SDVOSB, HUBZone, SDB and WOSB concerns and to award subcontracts to them, etc.) and shall be maintained through completion of the contract:

10. In accordance with FAR Subpart 19.704(a)(10) through (15), the Contractor further agrees to:

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Cooperate in any studies or surveys as may be required;

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

After November 30, 2017, include subcontracting data for each order when reporting subcontracting achievements for indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity contracts intended for use by multiple agencies;

Submit the Individual Subcontract Report (ISR), and the Summary Subcontract Report (SSR) using the Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) at http://www.esrs.gov/ within the timeframes identified at FAR Subpart 19.704(a)(10)(iv);

Ensure that other than small business subcontractors with subcontracting plans agree to submit eSRS documents online as required;

Provide its prime contract number and its unique entity identifier, and the e-mail address of the offeror’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs to all first-tier subcontractors with subcontracting plans so they can enter this information into the eSRS when submitting their ISRs;

http://www.esrs.gov/

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Require that each subcontractor with a subcontracting plan provide the prime contract number, its own unique entity identifier, and the e-mail address of the subcontractor’s official responsible for acknowledging receipt of or rejecting the ISRs, to its subcontractors with subcontracting plans;

Make a good faith effort to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services, or materials, or obtain the performance of construction work from the small business concerns that the offeror used in preparing the bid or proposal, in the same or greater scope, amount, and quality used in preparing and submitting the bid or proposal;

Provide the contracting officer with a written explanation if the contractor fails to acquire articles, equipment, supplies, services or materials or obtain the performance of construction work as described in FAR 19.704(a)(12) of this section. This written explanation will be submitted to the contracting officer within 30 days of contract completion;

Will not prohibit a subcontractor from discussing with the contracting officer any material matter pertaining to payment to or utilization of a subcontractor; and

Pay its small business subcontractors on time and in accordance with the terms and conditions of the subcontract, and notify the contracting officer if the offeror pays a reduced or an untimely payment to a small business subcontractor (see FAR 52.242-5).

Submitted by:

POC Name:

Title:

Email Address:

Company Name:

DUNS/CAGE:

Mailing Address:

Signature http://farsite.hill.af.mil/reghtml/regs/far2afmcfars/fardfars/far/52_237.htm#P308_50712

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Bidder/Offeror 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 corrected unit price extension shall govern. When the word "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 all of the amounts bid for each pay item and show the total bid amount.

Bid Schedule

Project No:MT FLAP PARK 34(2)

Project Name:Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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Item No. Pay Item No. Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Amount

A0020 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0040 15201-0000 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0060 15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0080 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0100 15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0120 15705-1400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, FIBER ROLL

3,700 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0140 30101-2000 AGGREGATE BASE GRADING D

26,000 TON $____________ $____________

A0180 30202-1000 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 1

500 TON $____________ $____________

A0200 30301-5000 AGGREGATE SURFACE RECONDITIONING

8.30 MILE $____________ $____________

A0240 40101-5600 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, GYRATORY MIX, 1/2-INCH OR 3/4-INCH

NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE AGGREGATE, 0.3 TO <3 MILLION ESAL

20,000 TON $____________ $____________

A0280 41201-0000 TACK COAT

36 TON $____________ $____________

A0300 61701-4550 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM MGS, TYPE 2, CLASS A WOOD POSTS

3,550 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0320 61702-1500 TERMINAL SECTION, TYPE MGS TANGENT (TL-3)

2 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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A0340 62201-0250 DUMP TRUCK, 10 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0360 62201-0450 BACKHOE LOADER, 4 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY BUCKET,

18-INCH WIDTH

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0380 62201-2850 MOTOR GRADER, 12 FOOT MINIMUM BLADE

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0400 62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0420 63401-0300 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, SOLID (YELLOW)

48,480 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0440 63401-0400 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, BROKEN (YELLOW)

77,660 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0460 63502-1050 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TUBULAR MARKER

290 EACH $____________ $____________

A0480 63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

196 SQFT $____________ $____________

A0500 63505-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PAVEMENT MARKINGS

8.3 MILE $____________ $____________

A0520 63506-0500 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGER

1,400 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0540 63506-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PILOT CAR

700 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0560 63507-0700 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR

46 DAY $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule A Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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B0020 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

B0040 15201-0000 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

B0060 15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

B0080 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

B0100 15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

B0120 15705-1400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, FIBER ROLL

3,700 LNFT $____________ $____________

B0160 30101-2000 AGGREGATE BASE GRADING D

34,000 TON $____________ $____________

B0180 30202-1000 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 1

600 TON $____________ $____________

B0200 30301-5000 AGGREGATE SURFACE RECONDITIONING

10.77 MILE $____________ $____________

B0220 40101-5600 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, GYRATORY MIX, 1/2-INCH OR 3/4-INCH

NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE AGGREGATE, 0.3 TO <3 MILLION ESAL

26,000 TON $____________ $____________

B0280 41201-0000 TACK COAT

46 TON $____________ $____________

B0300 61701-4550 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM MGS, TYPE 2, CLASS A WOOD POSTS

3,550 LNFT $____________ $____________

B0320 61702-1500 TERMINAL SECTION, TYPE MGS TANGENT (TL-3)

2 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:B Schedule Type:Base

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B0340 62201-0250 DUMP TRUCK, 10 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0360 62201-0450 BACKHOE LOADER, 4 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY BUCKET,

18-INCH WIDTH

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0380 62201-2850 MOTOR GRADER, 12 FOOT MINIMUM BLADE

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0400 62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0420 63401-0300 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, SOLID (YELLOW)

92,280 LNFT $____________ $____________

B0440 63401-0400 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, BROKEN (YELLOW)

102,660 LNFT $____________ $____________

B0460 63502-1050 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TUBULAR MARKER

290 EACH $____________ $____________

B0480 63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

196 SQFT $____________ $____________

B0500 63505-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PAVEMENT MARKINGS

10.8 MILE $____________ $____________

B0520 63506-0500 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGER

1,600 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0540 63506-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PILOT CAR

800 HOUR $____________ $____________

B0560 63507-0700 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR

51 DAY $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:B Schedule Type:Base

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Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule B Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:B Schedule Type:Base

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C0020 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

C0040 15201-0000 CONSTRUCTION SURVEY AND STAKING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

C0060 15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

C0080 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

C0100 15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

C0120 15705-1400 SOIL EROSION CONTROL, FIBER ROLL

3,700 LNFT $____________ $____________

C0140 30101-2000 AGGREGATE BASE GRADING D

43,800 TON $____________ $____________

C0180 30202-1000 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 1

800 TON $____________ $____________

C0200 30301-5000 AGGREGATE SURFACE RECONDITIONING

13.97 MILE $____________ $____________

C0240 40101-5600 ASPHALT CONCRETE PAVEMENT, GYRATORY MIX, 1/2-INCH OR 3/4-INCH

NOMINAL MAXIMUM SIZE AGGREGATE, 0.3 TO <3 MILLION ESAL

33,400 TON $____________ $____________

C0280 41201-0000 TACK COAT

60 TON $____________ $____________

C0300 61701-4550 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM MGS, TYPE 2, CLASS A WOOD POSTS

3,550 LNFT $____________ $____________

C0320 61702-1500 TERMINAL SECTION, TYPE MGS TANGENT (TL-3)

2 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:C Schedule Type:Base

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C0340 62201-0250 DUMP TRUCK, 10 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0360 62201-0450 BACKHOE LOADER, 4 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY BUCKET,

18-INCH WIDTH

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0380 62201-2850 MOTOR GRADER, 12 FOOT MINIMUM BLADE

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0400 62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

16 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0420 63401-0300 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, SOLID (YELLOW)

98,000 LNFT $____________ $____________

C0440 63401-0400 PAVEMENT MARKINGS, TYPE B, BROKEN (YELLOW)

136,540 LNFT $____________ $____________

C0460 63502-1050 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TUBULAR MARKER

290 EACH $____________ $____________

C0480 63504-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, CONSTRUCTION SIGN

196 SQFT $____________ $____________

C0500 63505-1000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PAVEMENT MARKINGS

14.0 MILE $____________ $____________

C0520 63506-0500 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, FLAGGER

1,700 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0540 63506-0600 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, PILOT CAR

900 HOUR $____________ $____________

C0560 63507-0700 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL, TRAFFIC CONTROL SUPERVISOR

56 DAY $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:C Schedule Type:Base

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Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule C Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:C Schedule Type:Base

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Solicitation Provisions

Project: MT FLAP PARK 34(2), Shields River Road Surface Improvement

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. (Feb 2024)

(a)

(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is__

NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge Construction.

(2) The small business size standard is $45 million.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519 if the acquisition—

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

(b)

(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

(i) □ Paragraph (d) applies.

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

(c)

(1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

Completing FAR provision 52.204-8 Annual Representation and Certifications.

• This solicitation is issued under NAICS 237310 – Highway, Street & Bridge Construction with a small business size standard of $45 million. If your average annual gross receipts for the past 3 years are above $45 million you are a large business for this solicitation. If they are below $45 million you are a small business. Please complete the certification listed in paragraph (d).

• Before submitting bids, please ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the System for Award Management (SAM) website: https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.acquisition.gov/far/part-52#FAR_52_204_7 https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless–

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal

Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal

Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that-

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations-Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a

Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance-Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the

Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has…