Solicitation W912P824B0026.pdf

ED 19-028

W912P8-24-B-0026

US Army Corps of Engineers New Orleans District

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project

WSLP-109 Levee and Floodwall

St. John the Baptist Parish, LA

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

13 August 2024

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

7400 LEAKE AVENUE

NEW ORLEANS, LA 70118-3651

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SOLICITATION: W912P8-24-B-0026 13 August 2024

FOR: West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-109 Levee and Floodwall, St. John the Baptist Parish

All bids must be received by 10:00 AM (CST) on 12 September 2024

TO OPEN: Bid opening date will be held at 11:00 AM (CST), 12 September 2024 (Questions are due 26 August 2024 at 2:00 PM (CST)

I. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PROGRAM REQUIREMENT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY

CLAUSE WHICH MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

II. NOTE THE CERTIFICATION OF NONSEGREGATED FACILITIES IN THIS SOLICITATION.

Bidders, offerors and applicants are cautioned to note the "Certification of Non-segregated Facilities" in the solicitation. Failure of a bidder or offeror to agree to the certification will render his bid or offer non-responsive to the terms of solicitations involving awards of contracts exceeding $10,000 which are not exempt from the provisions of the Equal Opportunity clause.

III. Prospective contractors must register in the System for Award Management (SAM). See FAR Clause 52.204-7 for required information. The website for SAM is https://www.sam.gov. You will be required to provide your company’s Dun and Bradstreet (D&B) D-U-N-S number. If you do not already have a D&B D-U-N-S number, one can be requested at http://fedgov.dnb.com/webform.

BIDDERS MUST PROVIDE FULL, ACCURATE AND COMPLETE INFORMATION AS REQUIRED BY THIS

SOLICITATION AND ITS ATTACHMENTS. THE PENALTY FOR MAKING FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS

IS PRESCRIBED IN 18 U.S.C. 1001. (FAR 52.214-4 APR 1984)

DESCRIPTION AND MAGNITUDE OF WORK: The work consists of clearing and grubbing; floodwall construction; excavation for new drainage canals; levee construction; sheet pile and H-pile installation;, construction of access roads and culverts; preload installation and removal; wick drain installation; placement of geotextile;

excavation and embankment placement; traffic control and coordination; grouted riprap scour protection; turf establishment; modifications to existing utilities; geogrid placement; painting; installation of geotechnical instrumentation; unwatering; corrugated metal pipe installation; placing riprap; bedding and articulating concrete block (ACB) mats; temporary retaining structures; and other related incidental work.

CAUTION TO BIDDERS: In delivery of hand-carried bids, bidders are cautioned to allow sufficient time for delays which may be encountered as a result of frequent trains which are subject to block all access roads to place of bid opening for various lengths of time and for visitor background checks by MVN security when entering the installation at place of bid opening. Such delays DO NOT permit acceptance or consideration of late bids.

NOTE: ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL", DATED MARCH 2024

ATTENTION: Contractors must complete, and submit with their bid, the provisions located in Section 00600. A bidder may also submit, in lieu of the completed Section 00600, a complete hard copy of their Online Representations and Certifications Applications (ORCA) registration with an expiration date on or after the date of award.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P824B0026

ALL QUESTIONS MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN

THE SUBJECT LINE.

IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATIONS; ALL

QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED IN WRITING. ANY QUESTIONS

RECEIVED IN ANY OTHER FORMAT WILL NOT WARRANT A

RESPONSE.

QUESTIONS MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL AND RECEIVED BY 2:00P.M.

CST, August 26, 2024. THE GOVERNMENT IS UNDER NO

OBLIGATION TO PROVIDE A RESPONSE TO LATE QUESTIONS.

ALL INQUIRIES REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION

SHOULD BE MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

MELISSA A. VAUGHN, CONTRACT SPECIALIST,

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, NEW ORLEANS DISTRICT

E-MAIL:

MELISSA.A.VAUGHN@USACE.ARMY.MIL

PHONE: (504) 862-2762

AND/OR

CHRISTA.L.PROCTOR@USACE.ARMY.MIL

PHONE: (504) 862-2211

COLLECT CALLS NOT ACCEPTED

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 – PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING

Solicitation, Offer and Award SF-1442 00010 Bidding Schedule 00100 Instructions to Bidders 00600 Representations and Certifications 00700 Contract Clauses

Division 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01100 General Provisions 01 32 01.00 10 Project Schedule 01 33 00 Submittal Procedures 01 42 00 Sources for Reference Publications 01 45 00.15 10 Resident Management System Contractor Mode (RMS CM) 01 45 04.00 10 Contractor Quality Control 01 53 00.02 12 Temporary Retaining Structures 01 55 26.00 12 Traffic Control and Coordination 01 57 20.00 12 Environmental Protection 01 57 23.00 12 Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan 01 57 23.01 12 Truck Wash-Down Racks 01 78 02.00 10 Closeout Submittals

Division 03 – CONCRETE

03 11 14.00 12 Formwork for Concrete 03 15 13.00 12 Expansion Joints and Waterstops in Concrete 03 21 00.00 12 Reinforcing Steel 03 31 00.00 12 Cast-In-Place Structural Concrete

Division 05 – METALS

05 12 00 Structural Steel 05 50 03.00 12 Metalwork Fabrication, Machine Work, and Miscellaneous Provisions

Division 09 – FINISHES

09 97 02.01 12 Painting: Coal Tar Epoxy System

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Division 13 – SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13 50 00.00 12 Geotechnical Instrumentation

Division 31 – EARTHWORK

31 05 19.04 12 Separator Geotextile 31 05 19.05 12 Reinforcement Geotextile 31 05 21 Geogrid Reinforcement 31 11 00.00 12 Clearing and Grubbing 31 23 00.00 12 Excavation 31 23 16.16 12 Structural Excavation and Backfill 31 23 20.00 12 Unwatering 31 24 00.00 12 Embankment 31 26 00.00 12 Vertical Wick and Horizontal Strip Drain 31 37 00.01 12 Grouted Riprap 31 41 16.00 12 Steel Sheet Piling 31 62 16.00 12 Steel H-Piles

Division 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 15 00.00 12 Surfacing 32 92 19.23 12 Turf Establishment and Maintenance

Division 33 – UTILITIES

33 05 00.00 12 Modifications to Existing Utilities 33 40 01.00 Corrugated Metal Pipe

Division 35 – WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 31 19.04 12 Riprap and Bedding Construction 35 31 19.50 Articulating Concrete Mat

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SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair) IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

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

SOLICITATION

1. SOLICITATION NUMBER

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER

CODE

6. PROJECT NUMBER

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

4. CONTRACT NUMBER

7. ISSUED BY

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying number, date)

11. The contractor shall begin performance within

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

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

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

a. Sealed offers in original and

b. An offer guarantee

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

d. Offers providing less than

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 8/2014)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(d) calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

is, is not required.

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

(date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers will be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by (hour) award, YES NO notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory negotiable.

calendar days and complete it within calendar days after receiving

a. NAME b. TELEPHONE NUMBER (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

12b. CALENDAR DAYS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE OF PAGES

W912P824B0026

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans 7400 Leake Ave.

New Orleans, LA 70118-3651

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-109 Levee and Floodwall, St. John the Baptist ED-19-028

This procurement is set aside for 100% Total Small Business. NAICS code is 237990. Invitation For Bid.

The work consists of clearing and grubbing; flood wall construction; excavation for new drainage canals; levee construction;

sheet pile and H-pile installation;, construction of access roads and culverts; pre-load installation and removal; wick drain installation; placement of geotextile; excavation and embankment placement; traffic control and coordination; grouted riprap scour protection; turf establishment; modifications to existing utilities; geogrid placement; painting; installation of geotechnical instrumentation; unwatering; corrugated metal pipe installation; placing riprap; bedding and articulating concrete block (ACB) mats; temporary retaining structures; and other related incidental work.

The estimated construction magnitude is between $25,000,000 and $100,000,000.

Questions are due no later than 26 August 2024 at 2:00 PM, CST.

U.S. Army Engineer District, New Orleans Attn: CEMVN-CT-E 7400 Leake Ave., Room 172 New Orleans, LA 70118

Melissa A. Vaughn 504-862-2762

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09/12/2024

11:00 a.m.

3 days

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.

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

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. 8/2014) 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

27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) ( ) 41 U.S.C. 3304(a) ( )

20b. SIGNATURE 20c. OFFER DATE

USACE, New Orleans Area Office 7400 Leake Avenue New Orleans, LA 70118

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SECTION 00010 – BIDDING SCHEDULE

West Shore Lake Pontchartrain, Louisiana, Hurricane and Storm Damage Risk Reduction Project, WSLP-109 Levee and Floodwall, St. John the Baptist Parish

Item Description Estimated Quantity

Unit Unit Price Estimated Amount

BASE WORK

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB

Access Road Maintenance Surfacing

3,000 TON

Video and Photographic Documentation

1 JOB

0004 Traffic Control and Coordination 1 JOB

0005 Truck Wash-Down Racks 1 JOB

0006 Separator Geotextile 7,600 SY

0007 Levee - Reinforcement Geotextile 14,800 SY

0008 Clearing and Grubbing 1 JOB

0009 Drainage Excavation 1 JOB

0010 Embankment 85,000 CY

0011 Sand Fill Base

0011AA First 69,000 TON 69,000 TON

0011AB All Over 69,000 TON 18,500 TON

0012 Surfacing 3,200 TON

0013 Seeding and Mulching 10 AC

0014 Fertilizer

0014AA First 600 LB 600 LB

0014AB All Over 600 LB 300 LB

0015++ Lime Soil Amendment 11 TON

0016++ Sulfur Soil Amendment 6 TON

TOTAL BASE WORK: $

OPTIONAL WORK 1 (OW1)

Temporary Retaining Structures -

OW1

1 JOB

Temporary Elevated Work Platforms-

OW1

1 JOB

Reinforced Concrete Floodwall -

OW1

1 JOB

0020 Geotechnical Instrumentation - OW1 1 JOB

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0021 Separator Geotextile - OW1 2,000 SY

Levee - Reinforcement Geotextile -

OW1

800 SY

Under Preload - Reinforcement Geotextile - OW1

4,900 SY

0024 Geogrid - OW1 900 SY

0025 Clearing and Grubbing - OW1 1 JOB

0026 Sand Fill Base – OW1 1,650 TON

Preload Embankment Excavation, Remove for Reuse - OW1

1 JOB

0028 Unwatering - OW1 1 JOB

0029 Embankment - OW1 4,000 CY

0030 Preload Embankment - OW1 23,000 CY

Preload Granular Fill Excavation and Disposal - OW1

1 JOB

0032 Vertical Wick Drains - OW1 125,000 LF

0033 Horizontal Strip Drains - OW1 9,000 LF

0034 Grouted Riprap - OW1 900 TON

Piling, Steel Sheet, Type PZ-22 -

OW1

7,110 SF

0036 Steel H-Piling (HP-14x89) - OW1 11,535 LF

0037 Surfacing - OW1 600 TON

0038 Seeding and Mulching - OW1 2 AC

0039 Fertilizer - OW1

0039AA First 100 LBS 100 LB

0039AB All Over 100 LBS 50 LB

0040++ Lime Soil Amendment - OW1 2 TON

0041++ Sulfur Soil Amendment - OW1 1 TON

Pipeline Sleeve (Linde - 12" Hydrogen) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve (Air Liquide - 12" Oxygen) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve (Air Liquide - 12" Nitrogen) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve (EnLink - 20" Natural Gas) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve (Phillips 66 - 6" Gas Lines) - OW1

1 JOB

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Pipeline Sleeve (Energy Transfer - 12" Crude) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve (Energy Transfer - 6" Olefin) - OW1

1 JOB

Pipeline Sleeve for (Entergy Transfer – 24” VGO) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Linde - 12" Hydrogen) - OW1 1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Air Liquide - 12" Oxygen) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Air Liquide - 12" Nitrogen) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (EnLink - 20" Natural Gas) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Phillips 66 - 6" Gas Lines) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Energy Transfer - 12" Crude) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Energy Transfer 6" Olefin) - OW1

1 JOB

Jacking Frame (Energy Transfer

24" VGO) - OW1 1 JOB

0058 Articulating Concrete Mat - OW1 3,200 SY

TOTAL OW1 $

TOTAL BASE + OW1 $

OPTIONAL WORK 2 (OW2)

0059 Separator Geotextile - OW2 2,500 SY

0060 Clearing and Grubbing - OW2 1 JOB

0061 Drainage Excavation - OW2 1 JOB

0062 Sand Fill - OW2 1,300 TON

0063 Surfacing - OW2 700 TON

0064 72" Corrugated Metal Culvert - OW2 510 LF

0065 R-90 Riprap - OW2 525 TON

0066 Culvert Bedding - OW2 1,450 TON

TOTAL OW2 $

TOTAL BASE + OW2 $

++Items not subject to the requirements of FAR 52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY.

**The unit "JOB" as used in this Bidding Schedule is synonymous with the term "Lump Sum" used elsewhere within these plans and specifications.

Award will be made as a whole to one bidder.

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NOTE 1: Bidders shall furnish unit prices for each item listed in the Schedule requiring a unit price. If the bidder fails to insert a unit price in the appropriate blank for required item(s), but does furnish an extended total, or an estimated amount for such item(s), the Government shall deem the unit price to be the quotient obtained by dividing the extended amount for that line item by the quantity. IF A BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED

TOTAL OR ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, ITS BID SHALL BE

DECLARED NON-RESPONSIVE AND THEREFORE INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD.

NOTE 2: Any bid may be rejected if the Contracting Officer determines in writing that it is unreasonable as to price. Unreasonableness of price includes not only total price of bid, but the price for individual line items as well. Any bid may be rejected if the prices for any line items or sub line items are materially unbalanced (See FAR 14.404-2).

NOTE 3: THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): The successful bidder is advised that performance and payment bonds shall be submitted in accordance with the time frame in block 12B of SF 1442. The NTP will be issued immediately after verification of acceptable performance and payment bonds. Within seven (7) days after issuance of the NTP, the Contractor shall initiate a meeting to discuss the submittal process with the Area or Resident Engineer or his authorized representative. Physical work cannot start until the Accident Prevention Plan, Contractor Quality Control Plan, and other submittals which may be required, have been submitted and approved and all preliminary meetings called for under the contract, have been conducted.

NOTE 4: RAPID VENDOR PAYMENT: Web based instructions for the submission of invoices;

http://www.mvn.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting/RapidVendorPaym ent.aspx

NOTE 5: OPTIONAL WORK ITEMS. The Government may require the delivery of the numbered line item(s), identified in the schedule as OPTIONAL WORK Items, in the quantities and prices stated in the schedule. The Contracting Officer may exercise OPTIONAL WORK 1 by written notice to the Contractor no later than 60 calendar days after Notice to Proceed. If implemented, the Government will exercise OPTIONAL WORK 2 no later than 30 days after Notice to Proceed. Bidders shall bid on all items including optional items (see “Evaluation of Options” FAR 52.217-5). Failure to bid on all items will result in a non-responsive bid.

NOTE 6: EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (FAR 52.217-5 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 this basic requirement.

Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

** If an option is to be exercised at the time of contract award FAR17.208 shall be used in place of FAR 52.217-5

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NOTE 7: TIME ADJUSTMENT IN THE EVENT OF THE EXERCISE OF

OPTIONAL WORK. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK 1 items are exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract shall be 343 days in addition to the original contract duration of 507 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52-211-10 – APR

1984)”. In the event that OPTIONAL WORK 2 items are exercised under the terms of the contract, the time required for completion of the contract will not be adjusted but shall be performed concurrent with the original contract duration of 507 calendar days established for the BASE WORK items specified in the Contract Clause entitled “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (FAR 52-211-10 – APR

1984)”.

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EVALUATION OF SUBLINE ITEMS (Dec 2019 - AFARS 5152.211-9000).

Item Nos. 0011, 0014, and 0039, are subdivided into two or more estimated quantities and are to be separately priced. The Government will evaluate each of these items on the basis of total price of its subline items.

(End of Clause)

VARIATIONS IN ESTIMATED QUANTITIES - SUBLINE ITEMS (Dec 2019) - AFARS 5152.211-9001).

This variation in estimated quantities clause is applicable only to item Nos. 0011, 0014, and 0039.

(a) Variation from the estimated quantity in the actual work performed under any second or subsequent subline item or elimination of all work under such a second or subsequent subline item will not be the basis for an adjustment in contract unit price.

(b) Where the actual quantity of work performed for item Nos. 0011, 0014, and 0039, is less than 85% of the quantity of the first subline item listed under such item, the contractor will be paid at the contract unit price for that subline item for the actual quantity of work performed and, in addition, an equitable adjustment shall be made in accordance with the clause at Federal Acquisition Regulation

(FAR) 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY.

(c) If the actual quantity of work performed under item Nos. 0011, 0014, and 0039, exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the total estimated quantity of the subline item under that item and/or if the quantity of the work performed under the second subline item or any subsequent subline item under item Nos. NONE exceeds 115% or is less than 85% of the estimated quantity of any such subline item, and if such variation causes an increase or a decrease in the time required for performance of this contract the contract completion time will be adjusted in accordance with the clause FAR 52.211-18, VARIATION IN ESTIMATED

QUANTITY.

(End of Clause)

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)

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TITLE(S)

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AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

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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

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PARTNERSHIPINDIVIDUAL

CORPORATION

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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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016) BACK

Section 00100 - Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures JUN 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 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 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.207-1 Notice of Standard Competition (MAY 2006)

(a) This solicitation is part of a standard competition under Office of Management and Budget Circular No. A-76 (Revised), Performance of Commercial Activities, dated May 29, 2003 (hereafter ``the Circular''), to determine whether to accomplish the specified work under contract or by Government performance.

(b) The Government will evaluate private sector offers, the agency tender, and public reimbursable tenders, as provided in this solicitation and the Circular.

(c) A performance decision resulting from this standard competition will be publicly announced in accordance with the Circular. If the performance decision favors a private sector offeror, a contract will be awarded. If the performance decision favors an agency or a public reimbursable tender, the Contracting Officer shall establish, respectively, either a Most Efficient Organization letter of obligation or a fee-for-service agreement, as those terms are defined in the Circular.

(d) As provided in the Circular, directly interested parties may file contests, which are governed by the procedures in Federal Acquisition Regulation 33.103. Until resolution of any contest, or the expiration of the time for filing a contest, only legal agents for directly interested parties shall have access to the certified standard competition form, the agency tender, and public reimbursable tenders.

(End of provision)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

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 percent_(20%)_ percent of the bid price or $_3,000,000.00___, 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 Christa L. Proctor, Contracting Officer, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, ATTN: CEMVN-CT-E, 7400 Leake, New Orleans, LA 70118.

(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)

(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) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Robert Guillot Address: 7400 Leake Avenue, New Orleans, LA 70118 Telephone: 504-862-1205

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

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

www.acquisition.gov

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 (48 CFR Chapter 2 ) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

252.204-7019 NOTICE OF NIST SP 800-171 DOD ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS (NOV 2023)

(a) Definitions.

Basic Assessment, Medium Assessment, and High Assessment have the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7020, NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments.

Covered contractor information system has the meaning given in the clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting, of this solicitation.

(b) Requirement. In order to be considered for award, if the Offeror is required to implement NIST SP 800-171, the Offeror shall have a current assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) (see 252.204-7020) for each covered contractor information system that is relevant to the offer, contract, task order, or delivery order. The Basic, Medium, and High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessments are described in the NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology located at https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/docs/safeguarding/NIST-SP-800-171-Assessment-Methodology- Version-1.2.1-6.24.2020.pdf.

(c) Procedures.

(1) The Offeror shall verify that summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) are posted in the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) (https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/) for all covered contractor information systems relevant to the offer.

(2) If the Offeror does not have summary level scores of a current NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation) posted in SPRS, the Offeror may conduct and submit a Basic Assessment to webptsmh@navy.mil for posting to SPRS in the format identified in paragraph (d) of this provision.

(d) Summary level scores. Summary level scores for all assessments will be posted 30 days post-assessment in SPRS to provide DoD Components visibility into the summary level scores of strategic assessments.

(1) Basic Assessments. An Offeror may follow the procedures in paragraph (c)(2) of this provision for posting Basic Assessments to SPRS.

(i) The email shall include the following information:

(A) Cybersecurity standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).

(B) Organization conducting the assessment (e.g., Contractor self-assessment).

(C) For each system security plan (security requirement 3.12.4) supporting the performance of a DoD contract--

(1) All industry Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan; and

(2) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one plan exists.

(D) Date the assessment was completed.

(E) Summary level score (e.g., 95 out of 110, NOT the individual value for each requirement).

(F) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(ii) If multiple system security plans are addressed in the email described at paragraph (d)(1)(i) of this section, the Offeror shall use the following format for the report:

Brief CAGE codes description of Date of Total Date score of System security plan supported by this the plan assessment score 110 will plan architecture achieved

(2) Medium and High Assessments. DoD will post the following Medium and/or High Assessment summary level scores to SPRS for each system assessed:

(i) The standard assessed (e.g., NIST SP 800-171 Rev 1).

(ii) Organization conducting the assessment, e.g., DCMA, or a specific organization (identified by Department of Defense Activity Address Code (DoDAAC)).

(iii) All industry CAGE code(s) associated with the information system(s) addressed by the system security plan.

(iv) A brief description of the system security plan architecture, if more than one system security plan exists.

(v) Date and level of the assessment, i.e., medium or high.

(vi) Summary level score (e.g., 105 out of 110, not the individual value assigned for each requirement).

(vii) Date that all requirements are expected to be implemented (i.e., a score of 110 is expected to be achieved) based on information gathered from associated plan(s) of action developed in accordance with NIST SP 800-171.

(3) Accessibility.

(i) Assessment summary level scores posted in SPRS are available to DoD personnel, and are protected, in accordance with the standards set forth in DoD Instruction 5000.79, Defense-wide Sharing and Use of Supplier and Product Performance Information (PI).

(ii) Authorized representatives of the Offeror for which the assessment was conducted may access SPRS to view their own summary level scores, in accordance with the SPRS Software User's Guide for Awardees/Contractors available at https://www.sprs.csd.disa.mil/pdf/SPRS_Awardee.pdf.

(iii) A High NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment may result in documentation in addition to that listed in this section.

DoD will retain and protect any such documentation as "Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI)" and intended for internal DoD use only. The information will be protected against unauthorized use and release, including through the exercise of applicable exemptions under the Freedom of Information Act (e.g., Exemption 4 covers trade secrets and commercial or financial information obtained from a contractor that is privileged or confidential).

252.215-7008 ONLY ONE OFFER (DEC 2022)

(a) Cost or pricing data requirements. After initial submission of offers, if the Contracting Officer notifies the Offeror that only one offer was received, the Offeror agrees to--

(1) Submit any additional cost or pricing data that is required in order to determine whether the price is fair and reasonable (10 U.S.C. 3705) or to comply with the statutory requirement for certified cost or pricing data (10 U.S.C.

3702 and FAR 15.403-3); and

(2) Except as provided in paragraph (b) of this provision, if the acquisition exceeds the certified cost or pricing data threshold and an exception to the requirement for certified cost or pricing data at FAR 15.403-1(b)(2) through (5) does not apply, certify all cost or pricing data in accordance with paragraph (c) of DFARS provision 252.215-7010, Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data and Data Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data, of this solicitation.

(b) Canadian Commercial Corporation. If the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Corporation, certified cost or pricing data are not required. If the Contracting Officer notifies the Canadian Commercial Corporation that additional data other than certified cost or pricing data are required in accordance with DFARS 225.870-4(c), the Canadian Commercial Corporation shall obtain and provide the following:

(1) Profit rate or fee (as applicable).

(2) Analysis provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada to the Canadian Commercial Corporation to determine a fair and reasonable price (comparable to the analysis required at FAR 15.404-1).

(3) Data other than certified cost or pricing data necessary to permit a determination by the U.S. Contracting Officer that the proposed price is fair and reasonable [U.S. Contracting Officer to provide description of the data required in accordance with FAR 15.403-3(a)(1) with the notification].

(4) As specified in FAR 15.403-3(a)(4), an offeror who does not comply with a requirement to submit data that the U.S. Contracting Officer has deemed necessary to determine price reasonableness or cost realism is ineligible for award unless the head of the contracting activity determines that it is in the best interest of the Government to make the award to that offeror.

(c) Subcontracts. Unless the Offeror is the Canadian Commercial Corporation, the Offeror shall insert the substance of this provision, including this paragraph (c), in all subcontracts exceeding the simplified acquisition threshold defined in FAR part 2.

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912P824B0026

NOTE: BIDDERS MAY SUBMIT BIDS BY ONLY ONE METHOD: A) ELECTRONIC COMMERCE (EMAIL) OR BY

2) PHYSICAL SUBMISSION. BIDDERS SHALL LIMIT THE BID SUBMITTAL TO ONE OPTION OR THE OTHER, NOT BOTH.

Electronic Submission of Bids/Proposals (Email):

The New Orleans District utilizes electronic commerce (Email) for receipt of electronic bids under this IFB solicitation. To submit an electronic commerce (Email) bid please follow these steps:

1. Send an email containing your name, email address and bid/proposal to the following emails associated with the IFB (MUST include all emails):

Melissa.A.Vaughn@USACE.ARMY.MIL Christa.l.proctor@USACE.ARMY.MIL

2. ALL BIDS SUBMITTED BY EMAIL MUST CONTAIN THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IN THE SUBJECT

LINE.

3. Once the agency receives your bid/proposal at the above email addresses, you will then receive a confirmation email stating your bid/proposal was received. If a bidder does not receive a reply acknowledging receipt electronically from the New Orleans District, it is incumbent upon the bidder to seek confirmation from the issuing Contracting office by phone.

Note: The size limit for incoming emails is 35MB. Any bid/proposal over this size may not be accepted by the server and will constitute the bid not being received timely. Please note that embedded links, URLs, and other html language included may interfere with the USACE server security, which may cause emails to be removed prior to being received by the contracting office. Bidders are advised to refrain from including external links, embedded links, URLs, and other html language not germane to the proposal/bid.

Please note it is a bidder’s responsibility, when transmitting its bid electronically, to ensure the receipt of its bid to the proper designee at the proper time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(i) regarding untimely electronic bids. Please note, MVN’s computer system firewall may cause a delay in receipt of emails, so be sure to allow ample time for possible delay. If your email would exceed 35MB you can use one of the following methods as a work-around:

Use .zip files as attachments. Combine multiple files into a .zip file to compress file size prior to adding as an email attachment.

Send multiple emails. Label each email with same subject line and indicate number of emails.

For example: Smith Construction W912P823BXXXX (1 of 2) Smith Construction W912P823BXXXX (2 of 2).

Physical Submission of Bids:

Bidders may submit their bids by hand carrying or express mail to the New Orleans District Contracting Office in Room 172. Bidders are advised to allow adequate time to ensure timely submission of its bid.

Traffic onto the New Orleans District campus may be delayed by trains blocking the entrance or security either at the gate and/or inside of the building. Express delivery may be utilized but it is incumbent upon the bidder to ensure bid delivery time and date is before the receipt of bid cutoff time. See FAR 14.304(b)(1)(ii) and (c).

Bid Opening:

The Bid Opening is currently scheduled for Thursday 12 September 2024, at 11:00 am CST. The Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist will begin downloading bids at 10:00 AM CST, which is the bid submission receipt cutoff time. All bids received after 10:00 AM CST on Thursday, 12 September 2024, will be considered late.

Audio Teleconference Bid Opening Information:

Join from the meeting link https://usace1.webex.com/meet/jeffrey.j.waguespack

Webex Account information

1-844-800-2712

Pin: 0426

Attendee Code: 43382870

Instructions as well as any subsequent audio teleconference Bid Opening Information will be provided on SAM.GOV prior to the final closing date of this solicitation. In the event of changes to the solicitation that require a change to the closing date/time, the bid opening Audio Teleconference information will be provided via amendment.

Following the conclusion of the bid opening, in accordance with FAR 14.403(b), abstracts of offers for unclassified acquisitions shall be available for public inspection via SAM.GOV.

Section 00600 - Reps and Certs

52.209-2 Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic

Corporations--Representation

NOV 2015

52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 52.209-13 Violation of Arms Control Treaties or Agreements --

Certification

NOV 2021

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

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 $45,000,000.

(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…