Site_Visit_Notes.pdf

Site Visit Notes

• This acquisition is 100% set-aside for small businesses in accordance with FAR 52.219-6. The resulting contract will be a firm fixed-price contract.

• Electronic Solicitation: Contractors were reminded that the solicitation, including all attachments, and any amendments, are only available electronically at the Federal Business Opportunities website www.fbo.gov. Bidders were cautioned that it is their responsibility to access the website for any amendments that may be issued under the solicitation. There will be no advance notification of amendment issuance. Bidders are advised to consult the website frequently to check for any amendments since an amendment may be issued up until the bid opening date and time. Failure to acknowledge amendments may render your bid non-responsive and ineligible for award.

• SAM Registration:

Contractors were reminded that to receive awards resulting from solicitations, their company must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) Database. Reference FAR clause 52.204-7. SAM website is https://www.sam.gov.

• Bid Opening:

Bid Opening will be held on August 10, 2017 at 2:00PM local time.

Bid Opening will be held at DLA Distribution, J Avenue, Building 404, New Cumberland, PA 17070.

If mailing bids, they must be sent to the DLA Distribution Acquisition Operations Attn: Joshua Woodworth 430 Mifflin Ave Suite 3102A, New Cumberland PA 17070-5008 address as stated in the solicitation on page 3.

Due to security measures in place on this installation, anyone planning to hand carry their bid to the bid opening must abide by the same procedures as set forth to gain access for the site visit. The doors for Building 430 are locked, there will be personnel monitoring the entrance doors up until the bid opening time, after that you will be late.

• The applicable NAICS code for this acquisition is 237130. To be considered a small business under this code Revenue cannot exceed $36.5M for the past three years.

• The estimated magnitude of construction based on the FAR price ranges for this acquisition is between $250,000 and $500,000.

• Hours of Work: The majority of the work to be performed shall be during regular working hours which consist of an 8½ hour period established by the Contracting Officer, Monday through Friday, normally 0700 to 1530, excluding Government holidays. Please note that some work will require work outside of regular working hours. Refer to Specification Section 01 11 00 Summary of Work and Specification Section 01 14 00 Work Restrictions for additional information regarding service interruptions and work outside of regular working hours.

• Davis Bacon Wage Determinations No: PA170014 dated 06/09/2017 applies.

• Performance of this contract: The Contractor shall be required to commence work under this contract upon receipt of the notice to proceed (NTP) and shall complete the entire work ready for use within 240 calendar days after receipt of Notice to Proceed.

• Contract Award: Award will be based on the lowest priced responsive, responsible bid submitted for Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) 0001.

• Submission of bids:

https://www.sam.gov/

Bidders must complete Blocks 14 through 20c on the Standard Form (SF) 1442. Bidders must provide all information requested in Section K Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors.

• Questions To avoid a delay in the procurement process, all questions regarding this IFB must be received by 3:00 P.M. eastern local time on 21 July 2017. The Government will do everything possible to answer questions submitted past the due date, but there is no guarantee your question(s) will be answered. Additionally, all questions must be submitted in writing to the acquisition specialist joshua.woodworth@dla.mil as stated in the solicitation.

• It was brought to bidders’ attention that:

Section B: Supplies and Services Pricing should be submitted as stated for each contract line item number (CLIN)

NOTE: The period of performance listed on the Item Schedule Pages is an estimate only. The actual period of performance will be determined at award time.

• Bid Bond:

A bid bond is required. Failure to provide a bid bond for an adequate amount shall result in rejection of bid. Required amount for bid bond is twenty percent (20%). Reference Section L, FAR Provision 52.228-1.

• Performance and Payment Bonds:

The successful bidder shall be required to furnish performance and payment bonds to the Contracting Officer as follows: (Reference Section I, FAR Clause 52.228-15)

(1) Performance Bonds (Standard Form 25). The penal amount of performance bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

(2) Payment Bonds (Standard Form 25-A). The penal amount of payment bonds at the time of contract award shall be 100 percent of the original contract price.

• INSURANCE

Reference FAR Clause 52.228-5 Insurance-Work on a Government Installation located in this solicitation.

When requested by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall provide a copy of all subcontractors’ proofs of required insurance no later than five (5) days before each subcontractor commences work on the Government installation.

• Progress Payments: Progress payments will be authorized once monthly, based on the percentage of work completed. Reference FAR 52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts located in this solicitation.

• Limitations on Subcontracting, Reference FAR 52.219-14. The concern will perform at least 15 percent of the cost of the contract, not including the cost of materials, with its own employees.

• Liquidated Damages are a part of this acquisition in accordance with FAR 52.211-12

LIQUIDATED DAMAGES – CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

(a) If the Contractor fails to complete the work within the time specified in the contract, the

Contractor shall pay liquidated damages to the Government in the amount of $275.00 for each calendar day of delay until the work is completed or accepted.

mailto:joshua.woodworth@dla.mil

• Bidders are not to contact the Designer of Record located on Attachment K Project Specifications and Submittals, DLA Distribution is the only point of contact.