ND FLAP 704-1 AND 795-1 Magpie and Whitetail Crossings.pdf

INVITATION FOR BID

SOLICITATION NUMBER:

SOLICITATION TYPE:

PROJECT NUMBER:

PROJECT NAME:

6982AF23B000030

FULL & OPEN (UNRESTRICTED COMPETITION)

ND FLAP 704(1) AND 795(1)

MAGPIE & WHITETAIL CROSSINGS

BID OPENING DATE:

See Page A-1, Item 13A

This solicitation cites Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on

Federal Highway Projects, FP-14 US Customary Units

ISSUING OFFICE:

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

12300 W. DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 360

LAKEWOOD, CO 80228

Web site: https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands E-mail: CFLContracts@dot.gov

PROJECT ND FLAP 704(1) AND 795(1)

LOCATION LITTLE MISSOURI NATIONAL

GRASSLANDS

COUNTY BILLINGS

STATE NORTH DAKOTA

LENGTH SCHEDULE A: 0.26 MILES

OPTION X: 0.14 MILES

TYPE OF IMPROVEMENT INSTALLATION OF CONCRETE BOX

CULVERT, CONCRETE SLAB BRIDGE,

AGGREGATE SURFACING AND

REALIGNMENT OF ROADWAY

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Notice to Bidders ............................................................................................................. A-i

Solicitation, Offer, and Award ........................................................................................ A-1

Basis for Award and Bid Schedule ................................................................................ A-4

Solicitation Provisions .....................................................................................................B-7

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

Construction Wage Rate Requirement ............................................................................ D-1

Division 100 ..................................................................................................................... E-2 Division 150 ................................................................................................................... E-18 Division 200 ................................................................................................................... E-35 Division 300 ................................................................................................................... E-37 Division 400 .......................................................................................................... See FP-14 Division 500 ................................................................................................................... E-38 Division 600 ................................................................................................................... E-41 Division 700 ................................................................................................................... E-51

APPENDICIES

Appendix A ........................................................................................... Fire Prevention Plan

Appendix B ........................................................................................NWP and 401 Permits

PROJECT OVERVIEW

This project will include the construction of structures across Magpie Creek and Whitetail Creek to allow the passage of vehicles. Work will also include roadway work for the stream crossing approaches as appropriate.

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS (SCRs)

The following Special Contract Requirements amend and supplement the Standard Specification for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects

Appendix C .....................................................Sample Small Business Subcontracting Plan

NOTICE TO OFFEROR

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I. PRE-BID INFORMATION

ELECTRONIC BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. Submit a printed copy of your bid to the address listed on the SF-1442 (Page A-1, Item 8). Submit the following documents with your Bid Package–

• SF-1442, Solicitation, Offer & Award, Pages A-1 and A-2

• Indication of interest in formal Partnering, Page A-14

• Bid Schedule Pages A-6 through A-13

• Completed an applicable Authority to Bind certificate, pages A-15 through A-19

• Buy American Act & Hazardous Materials, Pages A-20 through A-21

• Bid Guarantee (see FAR Clause 52.228-1), Pages B-1 and B-2. Bid bonds must be originals with original signatures and corporate seals. Photocopies and Faxed copies are NOT acceptable and will make your bid non-responsive.

o Digital copies may be downloaded at https://www.gsa.gov/forms-library/bid-bond

• Completed the VETS-4212 declaration, Page A-ii; Bidders’ Information, Pages B-3 through B-6.

• HUBZone small business concerns electing to waive the evaluation preference, complete 52.219-4 Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns, Section C of the IFB.

Bidders should retain all other pages for their information. Bids should be submitted in a sealed envelope and include the Contractor’s Name, Solicitation Number and the Project Number/Name.

It is the responsibility of the bidder to verify that this solicitation document, including the plans, are complete as listed in the table of contents and the index to sheets. Plan sheets can be found at https://sam.gov and viewed by individual sections, downloaded by individual sections, or the entire plan set downloaded in a zip file. Physical data relevant to this solicitation may also be viewed or downloaded at the above site.

This solicitation and subsequent contract are governed by the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR), agency supplemental regulations, and the Standard Specifications for Construction of Roads and Bridges on Federal Highway Projects, FP-14.

The FP-14 was utilized for the design of this project. Paper copies of the FP-14 will not be provided to bidders or the awarded Prime Contractor. The FP-14 is available electronically at https://flh.fhwa.dot.gov/resources/specs/ and a copy is uploaded with this solicitation. A single paper copy can be obtained from the Research & Technology Distribution Center (RTPDC) by email report.center@dot.gov.

Applicable FAR/TAR provisions and clauses in this IFB are incorporated by reference or full text.

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FAR provisions and clauses incorporated by reference can be accessed on the Internet at https://www.acquisition.gov/content/regulations.

Notice of SAM Registration – you must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) prior to submission of a bid in response to this solicitation. Failure to register prior to submission of a bid may require award to the next successful registered offeror. See FAR Subpart

4.1102. Register online at www.sam.gov.

Representations 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 5 years are above $45 million, you are a large business for this solicitation. If they are below $45 million you are a small business. Before submitting bids, you must ensure you have completed your annual representations and certifications electronically at the SAM website at www.sam.gov. Include NAICS 237310 in your SAM profile.

Vets-4212 Reporting: - The Contractor must complete the report if required. See reporting requirements at: https://www.dol.gov/agencies/vets/contractor/instructions-for-electronic-submission-vets-4212-reports.

My firm had a qualifying Federal Contract in 2022 and has complied with the reporting requirements.

My firm did not have a qualifying Federal Contract in 2022 and is therefore exempt from the reporting requirements

This Solicitation Contains a Price Evaluation Factor - The Government will apply a factor of 10% to the price of all offers except HUBZone small business concerns that have not waived the evaluation preference and otherwise successful offers from small business concerns. See FAR Clause 52.219-4, Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small Business Concerns.

In the event this full and open competition results in a contract award to a qualified HUBZone SBC after a price evaluation preference, FAR Clause 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting will apply.

Bid Guarantee – Follow the requirements of FAR Clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee and Subpart

102.03 of the FP-14. Bid bonds must be originals and have original signatures and corporate seals.

Photocopied and faxed copies of bonds will be rejected and cause your bid to be non-responsive.

Accuracy and Completeness of Bid- The Contractor is fully responsible to verify that all data is correct when an offer is submitted. Failure to properly update your data may cause the offer to be rejected.

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Request for Technical Information – Questions relative to the plans and SCRs for this solicitation will only be accepted in writing (see Item 9 on Page A-3).

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION WILL NOT BE

ACCEPTED AFTER 4 P.M. ON OCTOBER 26, 2023

Questions can be submitted to CFLContracts@dot.gov. Questions and answers will be posted at https://sam.gov

Modifications to Bids - Bids may be modified or withdrawn by regular mail, electronic commerce (email) or facsimile, if such notice is received prior to the time specified for receipt of bids. The Government will not be responsible for ANY failure attributable to the transmission or receipt of electronic commerce (email) or facsimile data.

For all modifications, we STRONGLY ENCOURAGE you to resubmit the entire bid schedule with a unit price and amount for every bid item, and a Schedule Total. See FAR Provision 52.214-5, Submission of Bids. Modifications which make the bid ambiguous, indefinite, or uncertain as to any essential requirement of the contract will cause the bid to be rejected as nonresponsive.

FAX Number to submit modifications to bids for this project is (720) 963-3360

Email Address to submit modifications to bids for this project is cflcontracts@dot.gov

II. POST AWARD INFORMATION

CFLHD will no longer be providing paper copies of the conformed contract to the Awarded Prime Contractor.

Subcontracting - FAR Clause 52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns states that Prime Contractors afford small business concerns, veteran-owned small business concerns, service-disabled veteran-owned small business concerns, HUBZone small business concerns, small disadvantaged business concerns, and women-owned small business concerns the maximum practicable opportunity to participate in performing contracts let by any Federal agency.

FAR Clause 52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan, Alternate I, requires that the large business concern who is the successful low bidder on a Federal project with an anticipated award amount exceeding $1.5 million, is required to submit a subcontracting plan prior to contract award.

The subcontracting plan expresses goals in terms of percentages of total planned subcontracting dollars for the use of small business, veteran-owned small business, service-disabled veteran-owned small business, HUBZone small business, small disadvantaged business, and women-owned small business concerns as subcontractors. If the apparent successful low bidder fails to submit an acceptable subcontracting plan acceptable to the CO within 7 days of request of the CO, that bidder may be ineligible for award of the contract.

Prime Contractors, who are large businesses, are encouraged to post sources sought notices at the Small Business Administration’s Subcontracting Network (SUB-NET) https://web.sba.gov/subnet/

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A list of currently known business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and/or women-owned small business concerns that have indicated an interest in participating in highway construction is available at https://www.sam.gov.

See Appendix C for Sample Small Business Subcontracting Plan.

NOTE:

Consider the following FHWA small business goals in development of Subcontracting plans and efforts:

FHWA Small Business Subcontracting Goals (As of FY 2023) Business Size Goal (%)

SB 43.0%

SDB 5.0%

HUBZone 3.0%

WOSB 5.0%

SDVOSB 3.0%

Insurance requirements - See Subsection 107.05 of the FP-14.

EEBACS - Contractors shall use the Government’s web-based system, Engineer’s Estimating, Bidding, Award, and Construction System (EEBACS), to prepare all “Inspector’s Daily Record of Construction Operations” (Contractors Daily Reports) and measurement notes (pay notes).

The Contractor shall be required to attend a training session on the use of EEBACS. The training session will require up to 4 hours. No more than 3 Contractor staff may attend the training unless approved by the CO. The Contractor shall be responsible for training additional staff.

The Contractor shall be required to submit a user account form to gain access to the EEBACS system.

See Subsection 108.01.

A user guide, “EEBACS for Construction Contractors”, is available. An electronic version can be found at https://highways.dot.gov/federal-lands/estimates/eebacs-guide

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SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

6982AF23B000030

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

09/26/2023

PAGE OF

PAGES

IMPORTANT - THE "OFFER SECTION ON THE REVERSE MUST BE FULLY COMPLETED BY OFFEROR.

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

HFLCEO230419PR

6. PROJECT NO.

ND FLAP 704(1) AND 795(1)

7. ISSUED BY:

FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS DIVISION

12300 WEST DAKOTA AVENUE, SUITE 167

LAKEWOOD, COLORADO 80228

CODE: 69050001 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO:

Eric Grosskreuz, Acquisition Program Specialist Federal Highway Administration Central Federal Lands Division Office 12300 W. Dakota Avenue Lakewood, CO 80228

9. FOR INFORMATION CALL

SEE PAGE A-3

A. NAME:

SEE PAGE A-3

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

SEE PAGE A-3

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS:

ROADWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECT IN STRICT ACCORDANCE WITH:

1. FEDERAL ACQUISITION AND TRANSPORATION ACQUISITION REGULATIONS (FAR & TAR)

2. DEPARTMENT OF LABOR, CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENT RATES

3. SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

4. PLANS

5. BID SCHEDULE

6. STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ROADS AND BRIDGES ON FEDERAL HIGHWAY

PROJECTS, FP-14, U.S. CUSTOMARY UNITS

7. SUBCONTRACTING PLAN (IF APPLICABLE)

See Subsection 104.04 of the FP-14 for governing order of precedence

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within 10 calendar days and complete it within * calendar days after receiving award notice to proceed. The performance period is mandatory negotiable. *Refer to Subsection 108.01 as amended in the Special Contract Requirements.

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

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.) YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

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 p.m. (hour) local time on 11/2/23 (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.

B. An offer guarantee is is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work requirements and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d)

X

X

X

X

X

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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 calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement by the Government in writing within stated in Item 13d. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13d.)

OFFER (Must be fully completed by offeror)

AMOUNTS

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT

NUMBER

DATE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR (Include ZIP Code)

CODE FACILITY CODE

15. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code)

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

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

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

26. ADMINISTERED BY

30a. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN (Type or print)

31c. DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 12/2022) BACK

31b. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31a. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

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.

30b. SIGNATURE 30c. DATE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this document and return 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.

copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO THE UNITED STATES

CODE AT

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 3204(a) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

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Item 8: LOCATION OF PUBLIC BID OPENING: Offers must be received by designated date and time as stated in Item 13A.

Item 9: FOR GENERAL INFORMATION: E-mail us at CFLContracts@dot.gov.

FOR TECHNICAL INFORMATION (plans and specifications): Questions must be submitted in writing by e-mail at CFLContracts@dot.gov .

Item 11: COMPLETION DATE: Work shall be completed on or before the date specified in Subsection 108.01 of the SCRs.

Item 12A: PERFORMANCE AND 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 FP-14.

Item 13B: BID BOND AMOUNT: See FAR Provision 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee (Provisions begin on Page B-1) and Subsection 102.03 Bid Guarantee of the FP-

14. All bid guarantees must have original signatures with original corporate seals.

Item 19: ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS: FAILURE TO

ACKNOWLEDGE AMENDMENTS, IN ITEM 19 OF THE SF-1442, BY THE

DESIGNATED DATE AND HOUR SPECIFIED IN THE SOLICITATION MAY

RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR BID. If amendments are issued, they will be posted to https://sam.gov.

Item 24: SUBMITTING INVOICES: See Subsection 109.08 Progress Payments of the

FP-14.

ESTIMATED

PRICE: The price range of the project work is between $2,000,000 and $5,000,000.

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Bid Schedule Instructions

BIDDERS, PLEASE NOTE: This Bid Proposal is comprised of one schedule and one option. Before preparing the bid, carefully read the Solicitation Provisions and the following:

• Insert a numeric unit bid price for each pay item for which a quantity appears in the bid schedule. Unit bid prices should be quoted no more precisely than the nearest cent (2 decimal places). Unit bid prices quoted more precisely will be rounded up to the nearest cent by the Government

• Multiply the unit price by the quantity for each pay item and show the amount bid.

When the words “Lump Sum” appear as a unit bid price, insert an amount for each lump sum pay item.

• Total all amounts bid for each pay item and show the Construction Cost Total on the space provided on the last page of each schedule or option.

• Also show the Construction Cost Total for each schedule/option as well as the combined Total of each Schedule and the Option in the spaces provided on the Bid Summary page.

NOTE: If the amount bid for a pay item is inconsistent with the product of the unit price provided by the bidder and the quantity provided by the Government, the unit price will govern and the Government will determine a corrected amount bid for the pay item by multiplying the unit price by the quantity.

Basis for Award

To be eligible for award of contract, the offeror shall submit prices for each item necessary to complete all contract work in Schedule A and Option X.

Accordingly, award of contract, if made, will be made to the lowest responsive, responsible bidder, if funds are available and the Contracting Officer determines the price to be reasonable.

Per FAR provision 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options (JULY 1990), the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for Schedule A. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). If the determination is made to exercise any of the Options, the Contracting Officer will provide the contractor with written notice no later than 60 days after contract award, per FAR clause 52.217-7, Option for Increased Quantity- Separately Priced Line Item (MAR 1989).

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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:ND FLAP 704(1) & 795(1)

Project Name:Magpie and Whitetail Crossings

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Contract Quantity Pay Items

20803-0000 STRUCTURAL BACKFILL

55201-0200 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE)

55401-2000 REINFORCING STEEL, EPOXY COATED

55601-1100 BRIDGE RAILING, STEEL, TWO RAIL

56401-1000 BEARING DEVICE, ELASTOMERIC

61707-0000 STRUCTURE TRANSITION RAILING

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

A0100 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0120 15214-1000 SURVEY AND STAKING, BRIDGE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0140 15225-0000 SLOPE, REFERENCE, AND CLEARING AND GRUBBING CONTROL

0.260 MILE $____________ $____________

A0160 15236-2000 SURVEY CONTROL, GRADE FINISHING

0.260 MILE $____________ $____________

A0180 15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0200 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0220 15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0240 15701-0000 SOIL EROSION CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0260 15720-0000 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0280 20101-0000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

2.50 ACRE $____________ $____________

A0300 20420-0000 EMBANKMENT CONSTRUCTION

10,175 CUYD $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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A0320 20803-0000 STRUCTURAL BACKFILL

30 CUYD $____________ $____________

A0340 20820-0000 DEWATERING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

A0360 25101-2300 PLACED RIPRAP, METHOD B, CLASS 3

600 CUYD $____________ $____________

A0380 30202-2100 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 2, SURFACE COURSE

1,230 TON $____________ $____________

A0400 55101-2200 STEEL PIPE PILE, IN PLACE (24" dia. x 3/4")

240 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0420 55101-2200 STEEL PIPE PILE, IN PLACE (18" dia. x 1/2")

200 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0440 55104-1000 DYNAMIC PILE LOAD TEST

4 EACH $____________ $____________

A0460 55201-0200 STRUCTURAL CONCRETE, CLASS A (AE)

186 CUYD $____________ $____________

A0480 55401-2000 REINFORCING STEEL, EPOXY COATED

33,000 LB $____________ $____________

A0500 55601-1100 BRIDGE RAILING, STEEL, TWO RAIL

250 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0520 56401-1000 BEARING DEVICE, ELASTOMERIC

6 EACH $____________ $____________

A0540 61701-4500 GUARDRAIL SYSTEM MGS, TYPE 2, CLASS A STEEL POSTS

175 LNFT $____________ $____________

A0560 61702-1500 TERMINAL SECTION, TYPE MGS TANGENT

4 EACH $____________ $____________

A0580 61707-0000 STRUCTURE TRANSITION RAILING

100 LNFT $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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A0600 62201-0200 DUMP TRUCK, 8 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0620 62201-0550 BACKHOE LOADER, 6 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY BUCKET,

24-INCH WIDTH

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0640 62201-0950 WHEEL LOADER, 3 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0660 62201-3350 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 1 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0680 62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

40 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0700 62302-1000 SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0720 62302-1100 SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED SURVEY SERVICES

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

A0740 62406-0300 PLACING CONSERVED TOPSOIL, 4-INCH DEPTH

1.20 ACRE $____________ $____________

A0760 62510-2000 SEEDING, HYDRAULIC METHOD

1.2 ACRE $____________ $____________

A0780 62515-2000 MULCHING, HYDRAULIC METHOD

1.2 ACRE $____________ $____________

A0800 63301-0000 SIGN SYSTEM

2 EACH $____________ $____________

A0820 63501-0000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:A Schedule Type:Base

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

X0100 15101-0000 MOBILIZATION

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0120 15215-5000 SURVEY AND STAKING, BOX CULVERT

1 EACH $____________ $____________

X0140 15225-0000 SLOPE, REFERENCE, AND CLEARING AND GRUBBING CONTROL

0.142 MILE $____________ $____________

X0160 15236-2000 SURVEY CONTROL, GRADE FINISHING

0.142 MILE $____________ $____________

X0180 15301-0000 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0200 15401-0000 CONTRACTOR TESTING

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0220 15501-0000 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0240 15701-0000 SOIL EROSION CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0260 15720-0000 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0280 20101-0000 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

1.22 ACRE $____________ $____________

X0300 20401-0000 ROADWAY EXCAVATION

1,630 CUYD $____________ $____________

X0320 25101-2200 PLACED RIPRAP, METHOD B, CLASS 2

70 CUYD $____________ $____________

X0340 30202-2100 ROADWAY AGGREGATE, METHOD 2, SURFACE COURSE

740 TON $____________ $____________

X0360 60103-0000 CONCRETE, HEADWALL (HEADWALLS AND WINGWALLS, DOUBLE

BARREL)

2 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:X Schedule Type:Options

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X0380 60220-4150 12 FEET SPAN, 10 FEET RISE PRECAST REINFORCED CONCRETE BOX

CULVERT

68 LNFT $____________ $____________

X0400 62201-0200 DUMP TRUCK, 8 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0420 62201-0550 BACKHOE LOADER, 6 CUBIC FOOT MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY BUCKET,

24-INCH WIDTH

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0440 62201-0950 WHEEL LOADER, 3 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM RATED CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0460 62201-3350 HYDRAULIC EXCAVATOR, 1 CUBIC YARD MINIMUM CAPACITY

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0480 62301-0000 GENERAL LABOR

40 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0500 62302-1000 SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED TECHNICAL SERVICES

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0520 62302-1100 SPECIAL LABOR, HIRED SURVEY SERVICES

20 HOUR $____________ $____________

X0540 62406-0300 PLACING CONSERVED TOPSOIL, 4-INCH DEPTH

0.7 ACRE $____________ $____________

X0560 62510-2000 SEEDING, HYDRAULIC METHOD

0.7 ACRE $____________ $____________

X0580 62515-2000 MULCHING, HYDRAULIC METHOD

0.7 ACRE $____________ $____________

X0600 63301-0000 SIGN SYSTEM

1 EACH $____________ $____________

X0620 63308-3000 OBJECT MARKER, TYPE 3

4 EACH $____________ $____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:X Schedule Type:Options

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X0640 63501-0000 TEMPORARY TRAFFIC CONTROL

ALL LPSM $___LPSM_____ $____________

X0660 64704-1000 MITIGATION, STREAMBED MATERIAL

70 CUYD $____________ $____________

Submitted by:____________________________________ Schedule Total:____________

Bid Schedule Schedule:X Schedule Type:Options

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Bid Schedule Summary

Schedule Bid Total

Schedule A - Base(A - 9)

Schedule X - Option(A - 12)

Total - Schedules

Submitted By: ________________________________

Bid Schedule

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Partnering

A Partnership recognizes the Government and the Contractor are both responsible and can affect the successful completion of this project. Partnering is a vehicle to ensure the partnership has structure and quality. It recognizes the strengths of each party and uses those strengths to identify and achieve shared goals. One of the primary objectives of Partnering is to facilitate the resolution of disputes in a timely, professional, and non-adversarial manner with the outcome focused on achieving those shared goals.

CFLHD supports the concepts and tenets of Partnering and as such is encouraging the Contractors and it’s subcontractors to establish a Partnering relationship on this project.

A formal Partnering meeting can help facilitate this relationship by helping do document the parties’ common purpose and goals, and ensuring alignment. The goals are mutually agreed upon and address effective and efficient performance within the scope of the contract.

Participation in a formal Partnering meeting is voluntary. Costs of implementing and maintaining the partnership would be agreed to by both parties as described in Subsection 103.05 Partnering of the FP-14. Costs of partnering would be in addition to the contract award amount.

Please indicate your desire to participate in a formal partnering meeting on this project.

(___) We would like to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

(___) We do not want to participate in a formal partnering meeting.

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)

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INSTRUCTIONS: When the offeror/principal is a limited liability corporation, 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)

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

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)

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

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)

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

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.

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BUY AMERICAN ACT- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

It is understood and agreed that the materials and components listed in Subparts 25.1 and 25.2 of the FAR are a part of this contract and are deemed to be Domestic Construction Material for the purposes of this contract.

NOTE TO CONTRACTOR:

The following information and any applicable supporting data is required for evaluation of requests under FAR Clause 52.225-9 Paragraph (c) & (d) and FAR Provision 52.225-10 Paragraph (b).

Material and/or Component

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity *Cost Delivered to Job Site

Foreign Construction Material

Comparable Domestic Material

Material and/or Component

Construction Material Description Unit of Measure Quantity *Cost Delivered to Job Site

Foreign Construction Material

Comparable Domestic Material

[* Include all delivery costs to the construction site and any applicable duty (whether or not a duty-free entry certificate is issued).] [Please include name, address, telephone number and contact for suppliers surveyed. Attach copy of response; if oral, attach summary. Include all applicable supporting information.]

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HAZARDOUS MATERIALS

As required by FAR Clause 52.223-3, Hazardous Materials Identification and Safety Data - Alternate I, the apparent low bidder must submit prior to award a Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) for all hazardous materials that the bidder identifies in paragraph (b) of the FAR clause and defined under the latest version of Federal Standard No. 313.

Hazardous Material Identification Number

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. Highway construction items covered by the Environmental Protection Agency’s Comprehensive Guidelines for Procurement of Products Containing Recovered Materials include fly ash, ground granulated blast furnace slag, traffic barricades, traffic cones, hydraulic mulch and compost for mulch.

Use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and construction materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag on Federal Lands Highway Projects:

It is the policy of the United States Government that fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag shall have maximum practicable opportunity for incorporation into its construction projects.

The Contractor agrees to investigate the use of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag to the fullest extent consistent with the efficient performance of this contract. Both the contractor and the subcontractors are urged to seek out suppliers of fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag, cement and concrete containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and to solicit bids for these materials.

Names of firms that supply fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag and materials containing fly ash and ground granulated blast furnace slag are available from the American Coal Ash Association and the National Slag Association.

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BID BOND

(See instructions on reverse)

OMB Control Number: 9000-0045 Expiration Date: 8/31/2025

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

STATE OF INCORPORATION

SURETY(IES) (Name and business address)

PERCENT

OF BID

PRICE

PENAL SUM OF BOND

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

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

BID IDENTIFICATION

BID DATE INVITATION NUMBER

PRINCIPAL

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1. 2.

2.

3.

3.

(Seal) (Seal) (Seal) Corporate Seal

INDIVIDUAL SURETY(IES)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S)

(Typed)

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1.

2.

2.

(Seal) (Seal)

CORPORATE SURETY(IES)

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NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INCORPORATION LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is NOT usable

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016)

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

FOR (Construction, Supplies or Services)

OBLIGATION:

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

CONDITIONS:

The Principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

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

Each Surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligation is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the Principal may grant to the Government.

Notice to the surety(ies) of extension(s) is waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the period originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS:

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

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date)

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JOINT VENTURE

OTHER (Specify)

PARTNERSHIPINDIVIDUAL

CORPORATION

6982AF23B000030

20% 3 000 000 00

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INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. Any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

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

4. (a) Corporations executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitations listed therein. The value put into the LIABILITY LIMIT block is the penal sum (i.e., the face value) of the bond, unless a co-surety arrangement is proposed.

(b) When multiple corporate sureties are involved, their names and addresses shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY(IES)." In the space designated "SURETY(IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identifier corresponding to each of the sureties. Moreover, when co-surety arrangements exist, the parties may allocate their respective limitations of liability under the bond, provided that the sum total of their liability equals 100% of the bond penal sum.

(c) When individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28) for each individual surety, shall accompany the bond.

The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word "Corporate Seal"; and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror."

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NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INCORPORATION LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)STATE OF INCORPORATION

2.

2.

1.

1.NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

2.

2.

STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

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SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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Corporate Seal

LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

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STATE OF INCORPORATION

1.

1.

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME &

ADDRESS

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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016) BACK

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FEDERAL HIGHWAY ADMINISTRATION

CENTRAL FEDERAL LANDS HIGHWAY DIVISION

BIDDER’S INFORMATION

INSTRUCTIONS: Answer all questions on this form inserting "none" or "not applicable" where appropriate. If more space is required attach additional sheets. Return the signed, dated and completed form with the bid to the address shown in the invitation for bids on or before the time set for bid opening. The prospective bidder shall provide any additional information requested by the Government during evaluation of the bids.

If the prospective bidder is a joint venture or general partnership, a separate Bidder's Qualifications form shall be provided individually for each joint venture participant or partner.

1. Name and address of business:

Name Unique Entity ID (See FAR Provision 52.204-6) *

Street Employer ID Number (EIN)*

City State Zip Code

* Necessary for Government reporting purposes only.

County

Telephone Number (Include Area Code)

Fax Number (Include Area Code) E-mail address

2. a. Type of organization (check appropriate box):

If a Foreign entity:

Individual Non-profit organization Corporation

Partnership Joint Venture Registered in:

b. Size and type of Business Concern (check appropriate boxes):

Large Business Concern Small Disadvantaged Business Concern Emerging Small Business

Small Business Concern Women-Owned Small Business SBA 8(a) Certified

HUB Zone Business Concern Veteran Owned Business Concern Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Business Concern

Individual Non-profit organization Corporation

Partnership Joint Venture Incorporated in:

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3. If a joint venture or general partnership:

a. Provide the name under which the project will be bid, the home office address, and name of the principal who will represent the company with regard to this project if different from "1." above.

Principal

Business Name

Street

City State Zip Code

b. Provide the name and home office addresses of each of the joint venture partners; indicate which partner is the sponsoring partner. Attach a separate sheet for additional partners.

Sponsoring Partner Other Partner

Street Street

City State Zip Code City State Zip Code

4. Date organization established: _______________________

5. Name of succeeded business, if any: _________________________________________________________

6. How many years have you been in business as:

a. General contractor years.

b. Subcontractor years.

7. a. Furnish the following information concerning the owner, partners, officers and directors:

Percent of Business Owned

Years of Business Experience

Name Title Contracting Other

b. Attach resumes of these key personnel as well as the on-site project manager(s) and superintendent(s), and specifically identify the following:

- Present position, responsibility, and length of employment.

- Amount and type of construction experience.

- Amount and type of highway construction experience, including position, responsibility, and a brief project description of each period of employment.

- Formal education and training, professional or technical registrations or licenses.

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8. a. Contracts in force. (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Project Name and Contract Numbers

Owner's Name, Address, and Contact Name, Email and

Telephone # Scope of Work Performed Contract Amount Estimated

Completion Date Name of Surety

b. Are there any unresolved claims or lawsuits associated with these projects? If so, state the amount in dispute, parties involved, nature and circumstances of the dispute, and status of the matter on a separate sheet.

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9. a. List up to five of the largest jobs you have completed in the last five years which are similar in project work scope to this project. (Attach additional sheets if necessary)

Project Name and Contract Numbers

Owner's Name, Address, Contact Name, Email and

Telephone # Scope of Work

Performed Original and Final Contract Amounts

Original and Final Completion Dates

Names of On-site Project Manager and Superintendent

Name of Surety

b. Are there any unresolved claims or lawsuits associated with these projects? If so, state the amount in dispute, parties involved, nature and circumstances of the dispute, and status of the matter on a separate sheet

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B-7

Solicitation Provisions

52.203-11 Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. (SEP 2007)

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements-Representation. (JAN 2017)

52.204-5 Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). (OCT 2014)

52.204-7 System for Award Management. (OCT 2018)

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications. (MAR 2023)

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting (AUG 2020)

52.204-17 Ownership or Control of Offeror (AUG 2020)

52.204-20 Predecessor or Offeror (AUG 2020)

52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal (JAN 2017)

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment (NOV 2021)

52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-Representation. (OCT 2020)

52.209-5 Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. (AUG 2020)

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters (OCT 2018)

52.209-11 Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law (FEB 2016)

52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements – Certification (NOV 2021)

52.214-3 Amendments to Invitations for Bids. (DEC 2016)

52.214-4 False Statements in Bids. (APR 1984)

52.214-5 Submission of Bids. (DEC 2016)

52.214-6 Explanation to Prospective Bidders. (APR 1984)

52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids. (NOV 1999)

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52.214-18 Preparation of Bids - Construction. (APR 1984)

52.214-19 Contract Award - Sealed Bidding -…