Synopsis Solicitation Aggregate BPA.pdf

FURNISH ALL EQUIPMENT, MATERIALS, SUPPLIES, PERSONNEL AND LABOR

NECESSARY TO PROVIDE AGGREGATE.

This is a combined synopsis/solicitation for commercial services prepared in accordance with the format in FAR Subpart 12.6, as supplemented with additional information included in this notice. This announcement constitutes the only solicitation; quotes are being requested and a written solicitation will not be issued.

The solicitation number W912P8-20-Q-0034 is being issued as a Small Business Set Aside under a Request for Quote (RFQ) with the intent to issue Blanket Purchase Agreements under FAR Part 13.303. The Government anticipates awarding one or more five (5) year BPA’s from this solicitation from which future BPA calls will be placed. BPA’s will be awarded to responsible contractors whose offer conforms to the solicitation and has the lowest reasonable price.

The BPA will have an estimated $5,000,000.00 ceiling. USACE will identify individuals authorized to purchase under the BPA at award. Minimum order of $1,000.00 and a maximum order consisting of $500,000.00 per call.

The solicitation document and incorporated provisions and clause are those in effect through Federal Acquisition Regulation Circular (FAC) 2005-97.

The NAICS code for this procurement is 212321– Construction Sand and Gravel Mining with a size standard of 500 employees. This procurement is being conducted in accordance with regulations at FAR Part 12 – Acquisition of Commercial Items and FAR Part 13 – Simplified Acquisition Procedures.

The basis of award will be Lowest Priced Offeror. Additionally, offerors must quote on all items to be eligible for award. The Government will award a Blanket Purchase Agreement resulting from this solicitation to the responsible offeror(s) whose offer conforming to the solicitation.

All interested parties MUST be registered in SAM in order to submit and receive a contract award. If you are not registered with SAM, you may contact the SAM Help Desk at 1-866-606-8220 or register on-line at http://www.sam.gov.

The work consists of management, labor, materials, transportation, and fuel to provide aggregate material as identified within the schedule to locations within the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System (AFBS), Indian Bayou/Bayou Des Ourses.

The Government will supply all necessary locations, site maps and dimensions for all delivery locations. Specific site maps can/will be supplied as necessary with each call. (See General vicinity maps which follows).

Quotes are to be received via e-mail no later than 11:00 AM Central Time on 18 August 2020.

(Your E-mail submission must be checked and determined to be "virus-free" prior to http://www.sam.gov/ submission). The Government requires your quote remain valid for 60 calendar days from date of submission Quotes, and any questions regarding this synopsis/solicitation, shall be submitted by e-mail to the Contract Specialist, Kimberly Drymala -or telephone number 504-862-1214.

NOTE: Unit prices are estimated yearly amounts, pricing will be reviewed yearly to identify market increases/decreases within the industry and a negotiated modification may be issued if appropriate.

St Landry Parish project delivery location Description Price/Ton Haul price / Mile #610 Grade Limestone $ $ #4 Grade Limestone $ $ 8-inch Rip Rap $ $ Fill Dirt $ $ River Sand $ $ Clay $ $

Pointe Coupee Parish project delivery location Description Price/Ton Haul price / Mile #610 Grade Limestone $ $ #4 Grade Limestone $ $ 8 inch Rip Rap $ $ Fill Dirt $ $

Iberville Parish project delivery location

#610 Grade Limestone $ $ #4 Grade Limestone $ $ 8 inch Rip Rap $ $ Fill Dirt $ $

St Martin Parish project delivery location

#610 Grade Limestone $ $ #4 Grade Limestone $ $ 8 inch Rip Rap $ $ Fill Dirt $ $

The Government will clearly mark on maps and/or in the field, the locations where the work is to be performed when calls are issued. Because the management areas are dispersed throughout the project, the supplier can anticipate considerable travel between many small work locations. The supplier shall not trespass or otherwise infringe on private property. (See Attached Maps)

The following clauses apply to this RFQ and resulting contract: FAR 52.212-4, Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items, FAR 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders- Commercial Items, DFARS 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DOD Officials, 252.204-7004 Alternate A System for Award.

As per FAR 12.603, the following provisions apply:

52.212-1, Instructions to Offerors- Commercial

52.212-3, OFFEROR REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS- COMMERCIAL

ITEMS (MAR 2020) ALTERNATE I (OCT 2014)

Note: 52.212-3 shall be completed in the offerors System for Award Management (SAM) record.

As per FAR 12.603, the following clauses apply:

52.202-1 Definitions NOV 2013 52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees 52.203-6 Restriction on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.203-6 ALT I Restrictions on Subcontractor Sales to the Government 52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures 52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity 52.203-11 Certification And Disclosure Regarding Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions SEP 2007 52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal Transactions OCT 2010 52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights 52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation JAN 2017 52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and Certifications. DEC 2014 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. DEC 2019 52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment. AUG 2019 52.204-26 Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services- Representation 52.211-5 Material Requirements 52.212-2 Evaluation - Commercial Items OCT 2014 52.212-3 Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items 52.212-3 ALT I Offeror Representation and Certifications- Commercial Items 52.212-4 Contract Terms and Conditions-Commercial Items. (OCT 2018) 52.212-5 Contract Terms and Conditions Required to Implement Statutes or Executive Orders-Commercial Items. (MAR 2020) 52.216-24 Limitation Of Government Liability APR 1984 52.216-25 Contract Definitization 52.216-5 ALT I Contract Definitization (OCT 1997) 52.219-1 Alt I Small Business Program Representations (MAR SEP 2015 2020) Alternate I 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons 52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001 52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging While Driving 52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications. AUG 2018 52.232-1 Payments APR 1984 52.232-8 Discounts For Prompt Payment FEB 2002 52.232-23 Assignment Of Claims MAY 2014 52.232-39 Unenforceability of Unauthorized Obligations JUN 2013 52.233-1 Disputes MAY 2014 52.233-2 Service of Protest 52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996 52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim

52.243-1 Changes- Fixed Price 52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items 52.246-1 Contractor Inspection Requirements APR 1984 52.246-4 Inspection Of Services--Fixed Price AUG 1996 52.246-20 Warranty Of Services MAY 2001 52.249-4 Termination For Convenience Of The Government (Services) (Short Form)

APR 1984

52.252-1 Solicitation Provisions Incorporated By Reference FEB 1998 52.252-3 Alterations in Solicitation APR 1984 52.252-4 Alterations in Contract APR 1984 52.252-5 Authorized Deviations In Provisions APR 1984 252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991 252.203-7000 Requirements Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials SEP 2011 252.203-7001 Prohibition On Persons Convicted of Fraud or Other Defense-Contract-Related Felonies DEC 2008 252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials NOV 2011 252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992 252.204-7004 Antiterrorism Awareness Training for Contractors. FEB 2019 252.204-7007 Alternate A, Annual Representations and Certifications APR 2020 252.215-7007 Notice of Intent to Resolicit JUN 2012 252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or Hazardous Materials

SEP 2014

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving Reports DEC 2018

Scope of Work

(1) Description of agreement. Work shall be performed in many locations, in all seasons, in the Atchafalaya Basin Floodway System (ABFS) Project area. The Project lands are located in Iberville, Pointe Coupee, St. Landry, and St. Martin Parishes and encompass nearly 50,000 acres of fee land along the Atchafalaya River south of Highway 190 and north of I-10. Supplier shall furnish all equipment, supplies, transportation, personnel and incidentals necessary to furnish, load, haul, and unload materials identified in Appendix A to various locations identified in Appendix B in the ABFS. Materials will be delivered on an “on-call” basis if and when requested by the U. S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) contracting office. Appendix C will be filled out by potential contractors with their required costs for the Base Year and 4 Option Years.

(2) Division of work. Since multiple suppliers are being selected to provide like materials, individual purchase (calls) will be estimated using each suppliers pricing and hauling fees for the job/work assignment/location. The lowest cost of these suppliers will determine which supplier is chosen. When practicable, multiple locations in close vicinity may be lumped together under the same purchase (call).

(3) Extent of obligation. The Government is obligated only to the extent of authorized purchases actually made under the BPA issued through the Corps contracting office.

(4) Purchase limitation. Each individual purchase (call) under the BPA is limited to $500,000.00. The BPA dollar limit for the contract is limited to $1,000,000 per year per vendor.

(5) Delivery tickets. All shipments under this BPA shall be accompanied by delivery tickets that contain the following minimum information:

a. Name of supplier

b. BPA number (contract number)

c. Date of purchase

d. Itemized list of supplies or services furnished

e. Quantity, unit price, and extension of each item, less applicable discounts

f. Date of delivery

(6) Invoices. The Supplier will be paid only for material delivered in accordance with specifications and only after the work has been invoiced and the Corps Technical Point Of Contact (TPOC) inspector has determined all requirements of the order have been met as ordered. After work has been completed, the supplier shall submit an invoice within 3 days of job completion (faxes accepted) to the following address:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers 112 Speck Lane

Port Barre, LA 70577

FAX: 337-585-0856

(7) Security.

Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures. All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements (FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

For contractors who do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05 / AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative, as NCIC and TSDB are available), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations.

Suspicious Activity Reporting Training: The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief/training (provided by the RA which is the MVN Security Office) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract award and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

For contracts that requiring escorts in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

Pre-screen candidates using E-Verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program (http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

APPENDIX A

Estimated Quantities of Material That Potentially May Be Ordered Applicable Terms and Conditions

Description Quantity Unit of Measure

#610 Grade Limestone 7,000 TN

#57 Rock 7,000 TN

#4 Grade Limestone 500 TN

8 inch Rip Rap 500 TN

Fill Dirt 700 YD3

River Sand 700 YD3

Clay 700 YD3

1.1 The commencement date, days and number of hours the trucks will be delivering, as well as the completion date shall be established after the issuance of each “call” with the TPOC.

The supplier’s work and responsibility shall include coordinating, planning, quality control, inspection, and maintaining proper records necessary to assure that the materials ordered meets the specifications of the Government’s “call” requirement.

1.2 Anticipated normal working hours and days, except as otherwise specified shall be Monday through Friday between 7 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. The supplier shall diligently pursue the work, except in the event or threat of inclement weather. Work will not be completed on Federal Holidays, unless approved in advance by the TPOC. The ten (10) Federal Holidays observed are:

New Year’s Day (January 1st) Martin Luther King Jr. Birthday (3rd Monday in January)

Presidents’ Day (3rd Monday in February) Memorial Day (Last Monday in May)

Independence Day (July 4th) Labor Day (1st Monday in September)

Columbus Day (2nd Monday in October) Veterans Day (November 11th)

Thanksgiving (4th Thursday in November) Christmas Day (December 25th)

1.3 Supplier must ensure the materials are supplied on time and at the proper locations in accordance with applicable laws, regulations, codes, and directives. The Corps will be responsible for obtaining the proper clearances, right-of-entries, and authorizations to deliver to sites that involve crossing private property.

1.4 The Corps will obtain any licenses or permits required to perform the duties of this contract.

The supplier shall comply with all current Federal, State and local laws and regulations and shall comply with any subsequent changes.

1.5 All work shall be performed in accordance with industry safety requirements and practices.

Any unsafe work and/or actions will be cause for immediate stoppage of work as ordered by any Corps employee. The Corps reserves the right to prohibit supplier employees from performing duties on Corps property based on repeated unsafe acts.

1.6 An accident constitutes an incident or act involving the supplier that may or may not have caused obvious damage to persons or property. All accidents shall be reported to the TPOC within 24 hours of the occurrence. All serious accidents (those resulting in death or injury requiring medical attention) shall be reported immediately.

1.7 Any item of value found on the site shall be turned into the TPOC.

1.8 No equipment shall be stored on the property without the advance permission of the TPOC.

The government shall not be held responsible for damage or theft that may be encountered on any equipment.

1.9 The supplier is responsible for ensuring that all work performed, and material delivered, including work performed by sub-suppliers, is in accordance with industry standards and the specifications of this agreement.

APPENDIX B

Maps of project

2.1 The Government will clearly mark on maps and/or in the field, the locations where the work is to be performed when calls are issued. Because the management areas are dispersed throughout the project, the supplier can anticipate considerable travel between many small work locations. The supplier shall not trespass or otherwise infringe on private property.

2.2 The Government will supply all necessary locations, site maps and dimensions for all delivery locations. Specific site maps can/will be supplied as necessary with each call.

2.3 See General vicinity maps on next page.