Solicitation W911XK24B0005.pdf

FY24 Little Manistee River Sea Lamprey Barrier & Trap, Manistee, MI.

Estimated Construction Cost: Betw een $1,000,000 and $5,000,000; NAICS code 237990 Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction. Size determination: $45M. Please note that business size in SAM is determined by the NAICS code. If the vendor size is not listed correctly for a particular NAICS code in SAM the business w ill be considered other than a Small Business.

BID MODIFICATIONS RECEIVED BY FACSIMILE WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED.

This is a Full and open procurement. In accordance w ith Federal Acquisition Regulation 19.1307, this project requires the HUBZone 10% price evaluation preference.

Contractors must register and complete the representation and certif ication requirements in the System for Aw ard Management (SAM) database, available at https://sam.gov. PLEASE ensure your annual SAM registration is current.

Bid Guarantee is REQUIRED. Bid Bonds must be submitted.

Block 11 contains full information for commencement and completion of the contract as indicated in FAR 52.211-10 Alt 1. The Contractor shall NOT make changes to this clause or Block 11.

All responses to this solicitation shall be submitted electronically via Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE).

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DORRETTA CALHOUN-BATTLES (313) 226-2719

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

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

NEGOTIATED

30-Jul-2024

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10 Alt1

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________29 Aug 2024 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

FAX:TEL: (313) 319-0617 TEL: FAX:

W911XK24B0005 53

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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 NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

BID SCHEDULE

ITEM SUPPLIES/SERVICES QTY UNIT UNIT PRICE TOTAL

BASE

0001 SPILLWAY WEIR: EARTHWORK &

EXCAVATION 1 JOB

0002 SPILLWAY WEIR: STEEL SHEET PILE &

DRIVEN PILES 1 JOB

0003 SPILLWAY WEIR: REINFORCED

CONCRETE SPILLWAY 1 JOB

0004 SPILLWAY WEIR: RIPRAP STONE 350 TONS

0005 SPILLWAY WEIR: FILTER STONE 85 TONS

0006 SPILLWAY WEIR: ALUMINUM

STOPLOGS 1 JOB

0007 SPILLWAY WEIR: WALKWAY STEEL,

GRATING, & RAILING 1 JOB

0008 EXISTING WEIR ALTERATIONS 1 JOB

0009 SITE RESTORATION 1 JOB

TOTAL AMOUNT OF BASE BID

OPTION 1: SEA LAMPREY TRAP

0010 DRIVEN PILES, STEEL PLATES, AND

ACCESSORIES 1 JOB

0011 JIB CRANE, FOUNDATION, &

ACCESSORIES 1 JOB

TOTAL AMOUNT OF OPTION 1

TOTAL AMOUNT OF PROPOSAL

SCOPE OF WORK

To improve sea lamprey control in the Little Manistee River, a new auxiliary spillway structure and sea lamprey trap structure is to be constructed at the existing Michigan Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) Fish Spawning Station and Weir in Manistee, MI. Work primarily consists of replacing the concrete spillway structure located north of the Little Manistee Weir. The new auxiliary spillway will consist of steel sheet pile (SSP) and driven wide flange (WF) piles to create a 70 foot long, 6 bay, adjustable height weir. Aluminum stoplogs will be fabricated for each bay in the weir structure. A steel walkway is to be constructed over the weir for stoplog placement and will consist of WF girders ranging between 20 to 26 feet in length, and steel angles, grating, and railing. Welding for the spillway structure shall be performed in accordance with American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 bridge welding code.

Excavation and grading will be performed upstream and downstream of the new spillway weir. The portion of the spillway downstream of the weir will consist of a 6” concrete slab. Riprap placement will be required for scour protection.

The project may also include the construction of a permanent sea lamprey trap downstream of the northmost bay of the existing Little Manistee Weir. The structure will consist of a trap vault and lift system and require the fabrication of new stoplogs to be used in this bay. The trap vault will consist of steel plates and angles and be supported by two driven WF piles.

Minor alterations to be made to the existing Little Manistee Weir include the removal of the existing trash grates from the upstream face of the weir, installation of new fish jumping screens on the downstream face of the weir, and the closure of the opening between Bay 1 and Bay 2. Restoration activities include fencing, grading, and seeding.

Security Considerations

1. General security requirements and guidance: The security requirements described below apply to all contract personnel (including employees of the prime Contractor (“Contractor”) and all subcontractor employees) supporting the performance requirements of this contract. The Contractor is responsible for compliance with these security requirements. Questions regarding security matters shall be addressed to the designated Government representative (e.g., Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Requiring Activity (RA) representative, or Contracting Officer (if a COR or other RA representative is not appointed)).

Contract personnel are critical to the overall security and safety of US Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) installations, facilities and activities, and security awareness training contributes to those efforts. The Department of Defense (DoD) and Army security training requirements specified below, if applicable, are performance requirements; all applicable contract personnel shall complete initial training within 30 days of contract award or the date new contract personnel begin performance on the contract. Within five business days from the completion of training, the Contractor shall provide written documentation (e.g., email or memorandum) to the Government representative. The documentation shall include the names of contract personnel trained and which training they completed; the Contractor shall maintain training records as part of their contract files and be prepared to provide copies of training certificates to the Government representative. Contractor personnel and vehicles are subject to search when entering federal installations. Additionally, all contract personnel shall comply with Force Protection Condition (FPCON) measures, Random Antiterrorism Measures (commonly referred to as “RAMs”), and Health Protection Condition (HPCON) measures. The Contractor is responsible for meeting performance requirements during elevated FPCON and/or HPCON levels in accordance with applicable RA plans and procedures --this includes identifying mission essential and non-mission essential personnel. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the FPCON or HPCON levels at any individual facility or installation change, the Government may implement security changes that affect contract personnel. The Contractor shall ensure all contract personnel are aware of their security responsibilities, including any site-specific requirements identified in local policies or procedures.

2. Physical security and access control requirements: All contract personnel requiring physical access to a federal installation or facility shall comply with the access control procedures of that location. Contract personnel requiring unescorted access to meet contract performance requirements on a DoD installation in the US shall be vetted by the installation/facility Provost Marshal/Directorate of Emergency Services/Security Office using the National Crime Information Center-Interstate Identification Index (commonly referred to as “NCIC-III”) and Terrorist Screening Database (commonly referred to as “TSDB”). Contract personnel shall comply with all personal identity verification requirements specified in installation/facility policies and procedures. Contract personnel who do not meet requirements for unescorted access to USACE facilities shall coordinate escorted access with the Government representative, as needed. Contract personnel who receive keys, access cards, or lock combinations that provide access to government-owned property shall comply with key and lock control procedures of the

RA.

3. Suspicious Activity Reporting training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): All contract personnel shall receive initial and annual refresher training from the RA representative on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training provides contract personnel with general information on suspicious behavior, and guidance on reporting suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity.

4. Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: Contractors shall comply with the requirements set forth in FAR clause 52.222-54 Employment Eligibility Verification and FAR Subpart 22.18 in using the E- Verify Program at (https://www.e-verify.gov/) (website subject to change) to meet the contract employment eligibility requirements. Contractors are encouraged to cooperate with Federal and State agencies responsible for enforcing labor requirements to include eligibility for employment under United States immigration laws in accordance with FAR 22.102-1(i). An initial list of verified/eligible candidates shall be provided to the COR no later than three business days after the initial contract award. When contracts are with individuals, the individuals will be required to complete a Form I-9, Employment Eligibility Verification, and submit it to the Contracting Officer to become part of the official contract file.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Little Manistee River Sea Lamprey

FFP

Barrier & Trap Construction FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1KA

NET AMT

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

UAI 5122.1302-100

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. INTENT

The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract for the Little Manistee Sea Lamprey Barrier project located in Manistee, Michigan.

2. BASIS OF AWARD

Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is found to be responsive and responsible. See FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors and FAR Provision 52.214-19, Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction, for more information.

A. PRICE BASIS

Bidders are hereby advised that only bids submitted on a firm-fixed price basis will be considered, and that bids submitted on any basis other than firm-fixed price basis will be rejected. Bid price alterations, i.e., crossed-out or white-out changes on the bid will not be accepted unless the change(s) is/are initialed by the person authorized to sign the bid package.

B. BID QUANTITIES

Bids for less than specified quantities of each item in the Schedule will not be considered. Failure to submit a unit price for each item where required in the bid schedule will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements of the solicitation and the bid will be rejected. (FAR 14.404-2)

3. SITE VISIT

As indicated in FAR Provision 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995), an organized site visit has been scheduled for this project. Please see the referenced FAR provision for additional details. Note: Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to preparing and submitting any bid.

4. REGISTRATION IN SAM

A. The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Government’s online database of federal contractors.

Contractors self-register in SAM at the website www.sam.gov. Registration is free to all users.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, a bidder must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award and must continue to be registered during performance and through final payment of any contract. SAM requires new and updated accounts to be accompanied by a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator for their SAM account(s). Acceptance of the letter and subsequent approval of SAM registration can take up to two months. Offerors who are not currently registered in SAM are encouraged to start the registration process as soon as possible to ensure it is complete prior to any proposal submission. In addition, ensure your SAM account indicates your firm is eligible for “All Awards”.

C. Bidders who are not currently registered in SAM with the NAICS Code that is indicated in Block 10, at the front of this Solicitation, are encouraged to register under the identified NAICS Code as soon as possible to ensure that it is complete prior to submission of any bid.

D. See FAR 52.204-7 for more information.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/BIDDER INQUIRY

A. Questions/Inquiries. All questions pertaining to this requirement shall be submitted in writing through the Bidder Inquiry function in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet. This is the Army Corps of Engineers’ standard platform for receiving and responding to questions and requests for information.

B. All questions and responses will be visible to all registered users who sign into the system for this solicitation.

C. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

D. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

E. Identification of this Solicitation:

The Solicitation Number is: W911XK24B0005 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: JPJ48I-PIDVPB

F. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

G. Bidders shall not include identifying information in any submitted inquiry.

H. Bidders shall only submit one question per inquiry. Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

I. The Bidder Inquiry System will stop receiving new inquiries ten (10) calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date at 2:00 PM (Eastern) in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

J. Bidders are requested to review the specifications and the solicitation documents in its entirety and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

K. The Bidder Inquiry System call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago).

The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

L. Once all inquiries are compiled and addressed, if necessary, the questions and answers will be generated as an amendment and posted through the PIEE website for all interested parties to view. Bidders shall submit an acknowledgment of any amendment prior to the solicitation closing date. If additional time is needed for submission, this extension will be executed on the same amendment as the questions and answers. Bidders are hereby cautioned that oral explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective bidders via the projnet website.

6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A. SF 1442 & AMENDMENTS. Bidders are required to submit a completed/signed SF 1442. Amendments issued may be acknowledged on the SF 1442 Block 19 or on each SF 30 Amendment. The SF 1442 and SF 30s must be signed by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102.

B. BID SCHEDULE (CLIN SCHEDULE). The bidder shall submit a completed Bid Schedule for the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. All contract line-item numbers (CLINS) must be complete. Each CLIN shall include all costs associated for the work listed under each CLIN. If awarded, payment for the items listed in the CLIN Schedule shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, etc., for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. All costs for work not specifically mentioned in the CLIN Schedule shall be included in the contract prices for the items listed. See Item 2 above for additional details. Failure to provide a completed Bid Schedule may be considered “unresponsive” and thus render the bid ineligible for award.

C. Bid Guarantee: A Bid Guarantee is required for this solicitation. The penal sum of the bond for the proposed contract will be required in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE. Bidders shall submit a digital/scanned copy of the completed Bid Bond, Standard Form 24, electronically with their bid through PIEE no later than the response date specified on the solicitation. After bid opening, the apparent low bidder will be required to mail in its original bid and original bonds. If USACE personnel are not available to inspect the original bonds, the Contracting Office may call the bonding company to verify the information in the bond.

D. Subcontracting Plan (Large Business Concerns Only). Each Large Business Offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan containing all elements required by FAR clause 52.219-9 ALT I. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract if awarded to a large business.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to meet a small disadvantaged business goal of 5%.

E. All bidders are reminded to complete and submit all FAR and DFARS provisions related to Representations and Certifications. Bidders shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation unless the bidder is able also complete the certifications at https://www.sam.gov in lieu of completing the representations and certifications in this solicitation provided that all the FAR and DFARS certifications contained in the solicitation have been completed online. If including the full text certifications with the bid submission, Offerors shall not include the representations and certifications with the bid. Offeror may include the full text certifications as a separate file or may provide an affirmative statement in the bid package attesting to the completion of the certifications at https://www.sam.gov.

F. The Offeror’s proposal shall be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their proposal using the following link: https://piee.eb.mil/

G. Do not include exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the bid. If the offer includes any standard company terms and conditions in conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may be determined “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions must be resolved prior to submission of the bid.

H. The Government will not pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of bids.

I. Failure to comply with the included instructions may result in an offeror not being eligible for award.

7. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS:

A. INTRODUCTION: To assure timely processing of bids, Bidders must follow the instructions contained herein.

Bidders are required to meet all solicitation requirements. The Bidder shall submit all requested information specified in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified. See Item 8 BID OPENING for public opening of bids received as a result of this solicitation.

B. Failure to include all required information may cause the bid to be considered non-responsive and not considered further for award.

C. GENERAL BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. ELECTRONIC BIDS. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FedEx delivery of hard copies and/or CD ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH PIEE Solicitation Module suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of bids. All bids received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR). For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

In order to register in PIEE:

Step 1. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/ Step 2. Select Register [top right] Step 3. Select Vendor, Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts to complete your User Profile Information [next]

To view the solicitation or post an offer, user must have the corresponding role in the Solicitation Module.

Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation Step 2. Select Proposal Manager (Posting Capability) or Proposal View Role (View Only) Step 3. Click Add Roles Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next] Step 5. Provide a justification for your registration [next] Step 6. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration:

Note: Group Administrator must activate the roles within PIEE for the roles to be applied at the user level. The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866- 618-5988 for assistance.

D. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the Offeror must contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to the due date/time of offers by emailing the following points of contact:

Kari Tauriainen, Contracting Officer at kari.tauriainen@usace.army.mil Dorretta Calhoun-Battles, Contract Specialist at dorretta.j.calhoun-battles@usace.army.mil Contracting Mailbox at LRE-Proposal@usace.army.mil Include the Solicitation No. W911XK24B00005 in the email subject line.

E. FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload (i.e. Bid/Offer, Bid Bond, and so on). The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII) in the File Description.) Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. Title the file(s) in the following format:

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_BID

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_BID BOND

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

F. RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purposes of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304. Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM.gov when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic performance, basic ordering agreement, or blank purchasing agreement resulting from this Solicitation.” Vendors are highly encouraged to check their registration status and plan accordingly prior to submitting a bid.

8. BID OPENING:

All sealed bids must be delivered electronically per the instructions contained within this solicitation. The bid opening will be conducted telephonically via the below conference call-in number. Bids must be received by the date and time as specified in the solicitation, otherwise they will be deemed late and unacceptable. The Call-in information is as follows:

AUDIO CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:

USA Toll-Free: 844-800-2712

ATTENDEE ACCESS CODE: 2824 363 3682

The Contract Specialist will download all bid submissions and compile the information prior to the teleconference bid opening. The bid opening teleconference will be conducted on August 29, 2024 at 02:30 PM (Eastern). At the time of bid opening, the Contracting Officer will 1) read the firm name, confirm the bid (and amendments if applicable) were signed and/or acknowledged, confirm the presence of a bid bond, read aloud the total value of the bid, and 2) read aloud the independent government estimate. Once the information has been read, the Contracting Officer will close the bid opening and the call will come to an end. The bid abstract will be posted to the sam.gov website within one (1) business day from when the bids were opened.

9. DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

To ensure award is made to a responsible bidder, a determination of responsibility will be conducted. The apparent low bidder may be contacted by the Contracting Officer to provide additional information to aid in the responsibility determination. As part of this determination, the Contracting Officer will utilize the guidance contained in FAR 9.104-1 which states, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must:

A. Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them.

B. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule.

C. Have a satisfactory performance record.

D. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

E. Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them.

F. Has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them.

G. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

10. AMENDMENTS

Acknowledgement of each amendment must be made by returning a signed copy of the amendment along with proposal submission by the time set for receipt of offers/proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. For security reasons; all potential Offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in SAM at www.sam.gov.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 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 52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding-Construction AUG 1996 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

52.228-17 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) FEB 2021 252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2023 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.236-7008 Contract Prices-Bidding Schedules DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.217-5 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

4.9% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Manistee, Manistee County, Michigan.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be twenty (20%) percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

Kari L Tauriainen USACE Detroit District Contracting Branch Room 700 477 Michigan Ave Detroit, MI 48226

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for August 8, 2024 at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern).

(c) Participants will meet at: 3858 Old Stronach Rd, Manistee, MI 49660. Site visit POC is Jared Zink, jared.s.zink@usace.army.mil; (616) 204-8011.

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

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

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision) https://www.acquisition.gov/ https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap/dars/dfarspgi/current/index.html

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-29 Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act Orders--

Representation and Disclosures.

DEC 2023

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

SEP 2022

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7059 Prohibition on Certain Procurements from the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region - Representation

JUN 2023

252.225-7966 (Dev) Prohibition Regarding Russian Fossil Fuel Business Operations - Representation (Deviation 2024-O0006).

MAR 2024

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020- O0015)

MAY 2020

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAY 2024)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is 45000000.

(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:

[ ] Paragraph (d) applies.

[ ] 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:

(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 applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial products or commercial services.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of biobased products in USDA-designated product categories; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Reporting of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $100,000 or more but is less than $102,280, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

X (i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

X (ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B)…