W50S87-23-B-0002.pdf

Work shall be performed in accordance w ith the attached specif ications, draw ings, and statement of w ork.

This project is being solicited as a Small Business Set-Aside. The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) Code is 236220, and the Small Business Size Standard is $39,500,000.00.

Construction project magnitude is betw een $500,000.00 and $1,000,000.00.

Funds are not presently available for this contract. Currently, the Government anticipates funds w ill become available prior to but no later than midnight 30 September 2023. This action has been identif ied on the National Guard priority list for aw ard if funds become available and the prices received are w ithin an aw ardable range.

A pre-bid conference and site visit have been scheduled. See Section 00100 and Clause 52.236-27 for details. Contractors intending on submitting a bid are highly encouraged to have a representative at the pre-bid conference and site visit.

In accordance w ith FAR clause 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee, a bid bond is required w ith the bid.

Aw ard w ill be made to the responsible bidder w hose bid conforms to the invitation for bids and is most advantageous to the Government considering only price and price related factors.

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BRYANT K ALEXANDER 704-39+1-4207

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

09-Mar-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

145th Comm Duct

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 _______30 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________240 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, X negotiable. (See _________________________FAR 52.211-10

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 specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________06 Jun 2023 (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

USPFO NC MISSION SUPPORT GROUP CONTRACTI

4930 MINUTEMAN WAY

CHARLOTTE NC 28208

W50S87

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(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

FJRP182510

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

FAX:TEL: 704-391-4207 TEL: FAX:

W50S8723B0002 91

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

W50S8723B0002

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

SECTION 00010

SECTION 00010 Solicitation Contract Form

NOTES

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD SF 1442 and SF 1442 BACK

SECTION 00010 - BID SCHEDULE, NOTES

SECTION 00100 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

SECTION 00600 – REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

SECTION 00700 - CONTRACT CLAUSES

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ATTACHMENT 1 – SPECS EXTEND COMM DUCT BANK – FJRP182510 dated March 2022, 258 pages ATTACHMENT 2 – DRAWINGS EXTEND COMM DUCT BANK – FJRP182510 dated March 2022, Vol 1 of 3, 7 pages ATTACHMENT 3 – DRAWINGS EXTEND COMM DUCT BANK – FJRP182510 dated March 2022, Vol 2 of 3, 6 pages ATTACHMENT 4 – DRAWINGS EXTEND COMM DUCT BANK – FJRP182510 dated March 2022, Vol 3 of 3, 5 pages ATTACHMENT 5 – VISITOR REQUEST WORKSHEET, 2 pages ATTACHMENT 6 – PRE_BID CONFERENCE/SITE VISIT and BID DROP-OFF MAP, 2 pages ATTACHMENT 7 – 145 AW CONTRACTOR SAFETY GUIDE, 22 pages ATTACHMENT 8 – 145 AW CONTRACTOR SECURITY GUIDE, 16 pages ATTACHMENT 9 – 145 AW CONTRACTOR ENVIRONMENTAL GUIDE, 20 pages

SECTION 00010 NOTES

NOTES

1. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://betaSAM.gov.

2. Facsimile transmission of bid is not authorized. Electronic submission of bids will NOT be accepted.

3. All information relating to this IFB, including pertinent changes/amendments and information will be posted on web site: http://beta.SAM.gov. For security reasons, all potential offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to be registered in the GSA System for Award Management (SAM) database. Firms can register via the SAM internet site at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Interested bidders are required to submit their representations and certifications at the same site.

4. Reference DFARS Provision 252.236-7006, Cost Limitation-There is a $6.,000,000 limitation on CLIN insert1 Exceeding this amount will make your bid non-responsive.

5. A complete bid package must contain the following:

(a) Offer, Standard Form (SF) 1442 front and back signed

(b) Section 00010 Line Items- all items must be priced

(c) A Bid Bond and Power of Attorney is required along with the bid on the due date. The following is an alternative due to COVID changes, along with Policy Alert 020-084.

1 Will be applicable if you have Minor Construction ($1M) or unspecified military construction ($2,000,000.00) Insert the BASE LINE item No. Also show the limitation in the schedule.

“A copy of the bond and POA may be submitted with the proposal, with the original signed copy with Seal to be submitted no later than 6 June 2023 1pm EST. The bid bond must be on a SF24 form. Rejection of a bid bond shall be in accordance with FAR 28.101-4 Noncompliance with bid guarantee requirements.

(d) Section 00600, Representations and Certifications, completed and return only additional certifications found in this section In addition, the offeror must have entered current and complete data within the past year in Online Representations and Certifications at www.sam.gov.

(e) When completing the “Offeror” portion of the SF 1442 (Blocks 14 – 20), an official having the authority to contractually bind the company must sign the SF 1442 in accordance with FAR 4.102.

One copy of the SF1442 is required to have an original signature.

(f) All amendments to the solicitation must be acknowledged.

(g) Mark the front of the envelope with the following: “BID No. W50S87-23-B-0002”, and the Name and

Address of Bidder. See Block 13A of SF 1442 for required number of copies.

6. Joint Venture Requirements - Parties wishing to propose as a joint venture must submit, with the Pro Forma documents, an executed copy of the joint venture agreement. The joint venture agreement shall be executed in accordance with FAR 4.102(d). Each joint venture partner shall submit evidence satisfactory to the Contracting Officer that its Board of Directors has approved its participation in the joint venture or by an instrument of similarly binding character in the case of an unincorporated entity. Offerors are reminded that to obtain an award the awardee, to include a joint venture, must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) database. Applicable to set-aside solicitations: Joint Ventures must meet applicable size standards (See FAR Subpart 19.1). Submit with the proposal any size determination for the Joint Venture entity received from the Small Business Administration. A Joint Venture where-in one party is not a small business may be referred to the Small Business Administration ( IAW FAR 19.302 (b)) to determine eligibility. All questions regarding Joint Ventures must be directed to the Small Business Administration (SBA) and not the Contracting Officer.

End of Section 00010

STATEMENT OF WORK

STATEMENT OF WORK

GENERAL: The Contractor is responsible for providing all materials, equipment, tools and labor to complete the items described in each Contract Line Item (CLIN) in accordance with applicable local and national codes, UFC’s (Unified Facilities Criteria), and ANG ETL’s (Engineering Technical Letter). All material/equipment to be used will be submitted to the Government prior to contractor procurement. The Contractor is also responsible for the proper disposal of all waste, to include materials being removed as defined herein. The Contractor shall work in a manner to ensure that daily operations are not impeded.

GOVERNMENT ERRORS AND OMMISIONS: The Contractor is responsible for providing the Government with a complete and usable product/facility. It is the Contractor’s responsibility to ensure that all applicable industry codes and standards are adhered to. Should apparent issues arise – the Contractor shall submit a Request for Information (RFI) to the Contracting Office. It is unacceptable for the Contractor to knowingly “look-over” an apparent issue, simply because it was not specifically called out in the Statement of Work or Contract Documents.

The Contractor and COR will review the provided Statement of Work and Drawing Set, if applicable. The scope of work depicted on the drawings, specifications and Statement of Work is intended to be inclusive. However, work to replace/reposition existing equipment /items; such as, but not limited to, repositioning existing HVAC fixtures back into a new lay-in ceiling; are considered required work to make the facility "Complete and Usable," even if not directly called out in the SOW or drawings.

CONDITIONS FOR CONTRACT AWARD: The basis of award for this project shall be all CLINs mentioned in the Scope of Work, herein.

1.0 – BACKGROUND

Charlotte Air National Guard Base (ANGB) is home of the 145th Airlift Wing (AW) based at the Charlotte-Douglas International Airport, NC. The 145th AW flies the C-17 aircraft in support of strategic operations in the United States and overseas, fulfilling a wide range of operational missions in both peace and war time situations.

2.0 – GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

The contractor shall provide all personnel, equipment, tools, materials, supervision, and other items necessary to Extend the Comm Duct Bank.

3.0 CLIN 1: Extend the Comm Duct Bank

3.1 The construction shall include, but may not be limited to: Extend the Comm Duct Bank as shown in the drawings and specifications.

4.0 CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL:

4.1 Contract Manager: The Contractor shall provide a contract manager and alternate to oversee and coordinate the work described in this SOW. Written documentation shall be provided indicating that the Contractor (or subcontractor) has all the proper equipment and training, as required by state and local environmental regulations, to handle, transport and dispose of hazardous waste. The contract manager, alternate(s) and all of his employees must be able to proficiently read, write, speak, and understand English.

4.2 Contractor Employees: Any employee identified to the Contractor by the Contracting Officer (CO) as a potential threat to the health, safety, security, general well-being or operational mission of the installation and its population will not be allowed to work on NCANG. The Contractor shall ensure that employees have prior work experience in the appropriate crafts/trades to perform duties of this contract in accordance with the attached SOW. The management and control of contractor employees in the performance of this contract shall be the responsibility and prerogative of the Contractor; however, the Contractor shall comply with the contract requirements and NCANG regulations concerning conduct of employees.

4.3 Security Requirements: Contractor personnel shall obtain pass and individual picture identification items in accordance with NCANG Base and Air Force regulations. These may be obtained at Pass & ID, Bldg 45, Security Police Section. "All contractors/sub-contractor personnel will follow the vetting process for the NC Air National Guard as outlined in the 145th Airlift Wing Instruction 31-101 and Contractors Handbook. Access will not be permitted until all personnel are vetted and approved for unescorted entry to the installation".

4.4 Pass and Identification: The Contractor shall turn in pass and identification items of employees who are terminated, quit, or otherwise leave the employ of the Contractor. The Contractor will turn in all items to the Contracting Officers Representative (COR) or the CO within 2 business days.

4.5 Areas of Responsibility: The Contractor shall be responsible for the satisfaction of all applicable regulatory agency requirements, including transport and disposal of hazardous waste. In the event that a regulatory agency or authority assesses a monetary fine, surcharge or penalty against the government for violations caused by Contractor negligence, the Contractor shall reimburse the government for the amount of that fine. Also within the scope of Contractor responsibility are personnel qualifications, avoidance of nuisance conditions and complaints, disposal of all waste oils, filters, contaminated cleaning supplies, and other waste materials.

4.6 Quality Assurance: The government will evaluate the Contractor’s performance. Government personnel will record all surveillance observations and COR will maintain a file of all inspection results.

Government surveillance of tasks not listed in the SOW or by methods other than those listed in the SOW (such as provided for by the Inspection of Construction clause, FAR 52.246-12) may occur during the performance period of this contract. Such surveillance will be done according to standard inspection procedures or other contract provisions. Any action taken by the contracting officer as a result of surveillance will be according to the terms of this contract.

5.0 SECURITY

5.1 Physical Security: The Contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all government property and equipment provided for Contractor use. At the end of each work period, all government facilities, equipment and materials shall be secured.

5.2 Key Control: NA

5.3 Lost Keys: NA

5.4 Government Issued Keys: NA

6.0 HOURS OF OPERATION:

6.1 Normal Hours of Operation: Normal base operating hours are from 0730-1600, Monday through Friday, excluding weekends and federal holidays. Interface with government personnel will be primarily during these hours. Requests must be made 2 weeks in advance if work is needed on weekends or holidays.

6.2 Conservation of Utilities: The Contractor shall make sure employees practice utilities conservation.

The Contractor shall be responsible for operating under conditions that prevent the waste of utilities to include the following:

6.3 Lights: Lights shall be used only in areas where work is actually being performed.

6.4 Water: Water conservation measures specified by the base shall be followed. Faucets and valves shall be turned off when not in use.

7.0 ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS:

7.1 Compliance with Laws and Regulations: The Contractor shall be knowledgeable of and comply with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements regarding environmental protection. In the event environmental laws/regulations/requirements change during the term of this contract, the contractor shall comply with such law/regulation as changed. If there is an increase or decrease in cost as a result of the change, the Contractor shall immediately inform the Contracting Officer for possible modification of the contract.

7.2 Notification of Environmental Spills: If the Contractor spills or releases any substance listed in 40

CFR 302 into the environment, the Contractor shall immediately report the incident to the COR. The Contractor shall be liable for the spill or release of such substances.

7.3 Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling: The Contractor is responsible for advising his employees of all Environmental and Hazardous Materials Handling and is also required to have and maintain Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) on all materials that are required by State and Federal Laws and/or Regulations. (Reference AFI 91-301 and OSHA requirements).

7.4 Hazardous Material: Hazardous material includes all material hazardous to health, safety, or the environment, such as but not limited to, hazardous chemicals, hazardous substances, toxic chemicals, and extremely hazardous substances, as defined by any of the following:

29 Code of Federal Regulation (CFR) 1910.1200 40 CFR Part 302, Table 302.4 40 CFR Part 355 with Appendices

40 CFR 372.65

The government’s policy is to reduce the use of hazardous materials in keeping with federal pollution prevention goals. The NCANG operates a Hazardous Material Pharmacy (HMP), Bldg 49 to control and reduce the use of hazardous materials and to maintain a hazardous chemical inventory in accordance with policy and regulatory requirements. The Contractor shall use nonhazardous materials whenever possible.

7.5 Approved Hazardous Material: All hazardous materials must be approved by the HMP prior to being brought onto the installation. The Contractor shall submit a list of all hazardous materials intended for use, along with corresponding material safety data sheets (MSDS), to the HMP, through the contracting officer, at least fifteen (15) days prior to beginning work or bringing hazardous materials onto the installation. The listing shall include product name, chemical type, and quantity to be brought onto the installation, process for which it will be used, and disposal method for empty containers and any resulting hazardous or nonhazardous waste.

7.6 Hazardous Materials Report: The Contractor shall report how and when approved hazardous materials are used, including any amount spilled, evaporated as an air emission, or properly disposed of as solid or hazardous waste. The contractor shall submit to the HMP, through the COR, an inventory of approved hazardous materials brought onto the installation within five (5) days after initial job start. The inventory shall include product name, chemical type, quantity on-hand, and quantity to be used. An updated quarterly inventory shall be submitted to the HMP, through the COR, not later than the 10th of the month following the previous quarter listing quantities used during the previous month, total quantities used since job start (on an annual basis), and any amount disposed of as hazardous or nonhazardous waste.

7.7 Hazardous Material: The Contractor shall be responsible for knowing which materials are considered hazardous and shall comply with federal, state, and local requirements pertaining to the proper use, labeling, storage, transporting, and disposal of hazardous materials and hazardous wastes.

7.8 Fines: Any costs or fines levied against the installation due to the Contractor’s failure to comply with applicable federal, state, or local laws shall be borne by the contractor.

7.9 Hazardous Waste: Hazardous waste includes, but is not limited to, material discarded or disposed of which exhibits characteristics of toxicity, reactivity, corrosives, or ignitability, or which is listed as hazardous waste by any of the following:

40 CFR Part 261 CCR Title 22, Division 4.5

The government’s policy is to reduce the disposal of hazardous waste in keeping with federal pollution prevention goals. The Contractor shall be responsible for the proper disposal of any hazardous or nonhazardous waste generated as a result of the contract. The Contractor shall minimize the generation of hazardous waste whenever possible.

7.10 Generating Hazardous Waste: Prior to generating any hazardous waste, such as sludge from sumps and waste oil, the contractor shall submit a hazardous waste disposal plan to the COR for approval.

The plan shall include, but is not be limited to, type(s) and estimated quantities of hazardous waste expected to be generated; spill containment and response measures; proof of hazardous waste worker training in accordance with OSHA standards; copies of federal, state, or local regulatory permits required to generate, store, transport, or dispose of the hazardous waste, as applicable; and names and EPA identification numbers of proposed hazardous waste disposal facilities and transporters. The government will characterize hazardous waste sludge by analysis prior to off-site disposal.

7.11 Spill Prevention and Response: The Contractor shall ensure all employees are knowledgeable of spill prevention and response procedures. If a spill does occur, the contractor shall take immediate action to contain it and report the incident to the Fire Department by dialing 4911 from any base phone and 145 CES Production Control at (704) 391-4140. If calling by cellular phone, dial (704) 391-4911. The Contractor shall also notify CEV at (704) 391-4327, Sam Ingram (commercial). The spill shall also be reported in writing to the CO within 48 hours.

7.12 Spill Clean Up: The Contractor shall clean up, containerize and properly dispose of, to the satisfaction of the CO, any spills caused by Contractor employees such that no petroleum product, toxic chemicals, or hazardous substance enters any creek, gutter, or other appurtenance leading to natural drainage, storm drainage, or sanitary sewer systems. This includes any chemicals or substances that cause soil staining or other potential for air, water, or soil degradation as determined by the base environmental flight.

7.13 Hazardous Spills or Discharges: The Contractor should anticipate that the government will report any hazardous spills or discharges to federal, state, and local environmental regulatory agencies, as appropriate, and that the Contractor will be held responsible for cleanup and remedial action according to federal, state, local and government specifications. If required by the government, the contractor shall sample, in the presence of CEV, the spill site to show adequacy of spill cleanup.

7.14 Spill Cleanup Using Government Resources: Spill cleanup using government resources will be charged to the contractor at an amount determined by the CO, based upon actual costs incurred.

7.15 Ozone Depleting Chemicals (ODCs): The Contractor shall not use, in performance of this requirement, Class I ODCs, nor shall the delivery of these Class I ODCs be any item of supply or part of any service.

If no suitable substitute to a Class I ODC exists, the Contractor must contact the Contracting Officer.

7.16 Safety: The Contractor shall be responsible for complying with safety standards furnished by the

Ground Safety Office and instructing employees in all appropriate safety measures as specified in AFI 91-301, Air Force Occupational and Environmental Safety, Fire Protection and Health (AFOSH) Standards.

7.17 Warranty Replacement: The Contractor shall be responsible for honoring manufacturer's and contract warranties and shall maintain on-site records of equipment bearing warranties. Records shall be annotated showing warranted items and warranty expiration dates on all Contractor furnished equipment.

The Contractor shall provide support documentation for any warranty claims.

7.18 Contractor Cleanup: The Contractor shall, at all times, keep work areas free from accumulations of waste material, rubbish, tools, equipment, and materials. Upon completion of the job or when away from the work site, the Contractor shall leave the work area and premises in a clean, neat, safe and workmanlike condition. Contractor is responsible for removal and proper disposal of all job related waste material at a permitted off base facility. All waste shall be disposed of by the Contractor at a permitted off-base facility in accordance with federal, state, and local regulations. The Contractor shall be responsible for documentation, packaging, and transportation of items and material for disposal. The Contractor shall coordinate with the Environmental Manager for any manifesting requirements concerning hazardous waste disposal.

7.19 Coordination with Other Contractors: The government may undertake or award other contracts for additional work, and the Contractor shall fully cooperate with such other Contractors and government employees and carefully fit his own work to such additional work as may be directed by the Contracting

Officer. The Contractor shall not commit or permit any act which will interfere with the performance of work by any other Contractor or by any government employee.

8.0 FIRE AND SECURITY POLICE

8.1 Fire Prevention Procedures: Contractor shall follow fire prevention procedures as outlined in NCANG instructions 92-1. Security Police telephone number is (704) 391-4152; Fire Department telephone number is (704) 391-4206 and 4911 for emergencies. The Contractor shall post and maintain these telephone numbers during the contract period for easy access by employees. Applicable phone numbers will also be reviewed at the pre-construction meeting held after award of the contract.

8.2 Permits: Prior to performing “hot work” (welding, burning, lead-melting, use of blow torches, tar pots, etc.) or operating other flame producing devices, the Contractor shall obtain a Portable Gas/Arc Equipment Cutting and Welding Permit. This permit will be issued by the Fire Department Technical Services Section, telephone (704) 391-4206. The Contractor shall request the permit a minimum of five

(5) calendar days prior to desired use. The Contractor shall check the welding area for combustibles, including flammable liquids.

8.3 Additional Requirements: The Contractor shall ensure that all personnel engaged in welding/cutting or open flame operations are properly trained and comply with the requirements of AFOSH Standard 91-5 and 29 CFR 1910.252. In addition, no welding/cutting or open flame operations shall be conducted in facilities when automatic fire detection and suppression systems are out of service. If possible, automatic fire detection systems shall be extended to unprotected areas. Automatic fire detection and suppression systems shall be returned to service when the facility is unoccupied. In facilities where the fire detection or suppression systems cannot be returned to service or do not exist, the Contractor shall post a fire guard for 24 hours after the welding/cutting or open flame operations or provide written certification that the facility is fire safe.

9.0 GOVERNMENT FURNISHED PROPERTY AND MATERIAL

9.1 General Information: The government shall provide the facilities, equipment, materials, listed here or in Technical Exhibits. The government will not be held responsible for damage due to fire, theft, accident, or any other cause to the Contractor's supplies, materials, or equipment or to personal belongings of the Contractor's employees.

9.2 Government Furnished Facilities: None

9.3 Government Furnished Materials: The government will provide operational manuals if applicable.

The contractor will turn in to the COR or KO all operational manuals provided by the government within 2 business day of termination of this contract or a proportional part of payment will be withheld until turn-in.

9.4 Government Furnished Records: None

9.5 Government Furnished Services: The government will furnish existing utility services identified below. However, if contractor personnel require utility services that do not exist within the facility, or area of the facility, it shall be the contractor's responsibility to provide such utility service. This shall be accomplished by a portable or temporary means.

9.6 Telephone Services: None

9.7 Security Police and Fire Protection: The government will provide security police and fire protection to the extent necessary to ensure a secure and safe installation. In return for these services, the contractor shall adhere to the security and fire directives, instructions, and policies of NCANG.

9.8 Emergency Medical Services: EMT Firefighters as first responder medical assistance. Dial 911 for all emergencies and inform them you’re on the Air National Guard base.

10.0 CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES:

10.1 General Information: The Contractor shall furnish all necessary supplies, chemicals, parts, materials, tools, support equipment, labor and vehicles required to perform all operations required by this contract, except for those items listed in this SOW.

10.2 Quality Standards: The Contractor shall acquire the materials, parts and supplies required for performance of this contract. Materials shall be standard products from manufacturers regularly engaged in the production of such supplies.

10.3 Vehicles: The Contractor shall furnish the necessary vehicles and equipment to perform all requirements of this contract. All vehicles shall be in operable condition and meet base, local, state, and federal insurance, registration, and safety requirements.

10.4 Hazardous Waste Removal: The Contractor will be held liable for all fines and penalties imposed by environmental regulators for any noncompliance associated with hazardous waste removal levied by the regulator.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Extend the Comm Duct Bank

FFP

Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to repair paint bldgs. See SOW dated July 25, 2022.

FOB: Destination

SIGNAL CODE: A

PSC CD: Y1LC

NET AMT

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 N/A Government N/A Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 240 dys. ANP 1 145 AW/CE (F8L3CE)

LT COL JAMES EATON

4930 MINUTEMAN WAY

CHARLOTTE NC 28208-3866

704-398-4763 FOB: Destination

FA6331

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SECTION 00100

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

DESCRIPTION OF THE PROJECT: The 145th Airlift Wing in Charlotte, NC has a requirement for a construction project to extend communications duct bank in 3 areas of the base subject to the availability of funds.

This project includes but is not limited to: Area 1: Approximately 145 LF of new communications duct bank. Area 1 will require the removal and replacement of approximately 515 SF of asphalt, 225 SF of heavy-duty concrete and 12 LF of curb and gutter. Area2: Approximately 545 LF of new communications duct bank, including approximately 30 LF of vertical duct bank that runs down an existing retaining wall. Area 2 will require the removal and replacement of approximately 1,980 SF of asphalt, 6 LF of curb and gutter, and 8 LF of guardrail. Area 3:

Approximately, 1,385 LF of new communications duct bank and a minimum of three new communications manholes. Area 3 will require the removal replacement of approximately 545 SF of asphalt and 12LF curb and gutter.

1. INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS:

1.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W50S87-23-B-0002, Project Number FJRP182510 Extend Comm Duct Bank.

1.2. As a result of this solicitation, the Government intends to award a Firm Fixed Price (FFP) contract resulting from this solicitation to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price.

1.3. This solicitation is set-aside 100% for small businesses..

2. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. The Government will determine apparent low bidder in accordance with the procedure described in FAR Provision 52.217-5, Evaluation of Options.

3. NOTICE OF PRE-BID CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT:

3.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on 24 May 2023 at 9:00AM EDT for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. See attachment 6 Pre-bid Conference and site visit, bid drop-off map” for more information. Interested Contractors are highly encouraged to attend the pre-bid conference. The site visit will be held following the conference.

4.2 Due to security conditions, all offerors must register to attend this conference and site visit. Email Attachment 5 Visitor Request Worksheet for all attendees to SMSgt Bryant K Alexander at Bryant.Alexander@us.af.mil or Sarah.Marshall.6@us.af.mil. Please complete blocks 1.3, and 1.5 through 1.8 for all persons attempting to gain access to the installation.

4.3 This information must be provided in advance, 3 business days prior to the meeting, in order to ensure access to the military base and conference site and ensure adequate seating for the conference attendees. Even if you have access to the base you must register to ensure adequate seating. The furnishing of the above information is voluntary; however, your failure to furnish all or part of the requested information may result in the Government’s denial of your access to the pre-proposal conference. This information will be provided to the Base Security Forces who will authorize your entrance to the site.

4.4 Visitors must pick up their passes at the Installation’s Main Entry Gate prior to arrival. You will be required to present the following information upon arrival: (1) Vehicle Registration, (2) Valid Drivers License, (3) Proof of Insurance for Vehicle, (4) Safety Inspection and Car Rental agreement if applicable. Any of the above information furnished by you is protected under the Privacy Act and shall not be released unless permitted by law and/or you have consented to such.

4.5 Information provided at this conference or site visit shall not qualify the terms and conditions of the solicitation and specifications. Terms of the solicitation and specifications remain unchanged unless the solicitation is amended in writing. If an amendment is issued, normal procedures relating to the acknowledgment and receipt of solicitation amendments shall apply.

4.6 A record of the conference shall be made and furnished to all prospective bidders via posting at http://beta.SAM.gov. The record will include minutes of the meeting, including questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers.

4. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

4.1. Submit all questions in the format shown below by email to the contracting office at the addresses show below. Do NOT contact AE or Engineering personnel directly. Doing so will only delay your answer. All questions must come through the Contracting Office.

Subject Line: Reference No. SOLICITATION W50S87-23-B-0002 Email: Bryant.Alexander@us.af.mil, Sarah.Marshall.6@us.af.mil

PRE-BID INQUIRY FORMAT

Date of Bid Inquiry: _______________

From: ______________________________ Company Name: ________________________________

Address:_____________________________________________________________________________

Phone Number: _____________________________ Fax Number:______________________________

Email address: ________________________________________________________________________

Bid Inquiry: (Please clearly state your question) (If sent via an attachment word docs are preferred to facilitate posting of answers to the master Q&A document.)

5.2. Any explanation desired by an offeror regarding the meaning or interpretation of the solicitation, or proposals, drawings, specifications, etc. must be requested in writing and with sufficient time allowed for a reply to reach bidders before the submission of their bid.

5.3. All questions and requests for information (RFI) must be received NOT LATER THAN the seventh working day prior to bid opening. OFFERORS ARE STRONGLY ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS

EARLY IN THIS PROCESS.

5.4. Any changes to the drawings, specifications, etc. will be issued in the form of an amendment. However, any answers that clarify or provide an interpretation to the drawings, specifications, etc. will NOT be posted via amendment but rather as a response to the RFI on beta.SAM.gov at http://beta.SAM.gov.

5.5. Receipt by the offeror must be acknowledged in the space provided on the SF 1442 or by returning a signed copy of the amendment by the time set for receipt of bids.

5.6. For security reasons, all technical and engineering data related to this solicitation will be distributed using the Contract Opportunities (beta.SAM.gov) system. Plans and specifications are locked on beta.SAM.gov and require Contractors to request explicit access from the Contracting Officer OR export controlled access through

DLA. See complete instructions on beta.SAM.gov. beta.SAM.gov is a web-based dissemination tool designed to safeguard acquisition-related information for all Federal agencies. Interested bidders/offerors must register with beta.SAM.gov before accessing the system.

5.6.1. Amendments, if/when issued will be posted to http://beta.SAM.gov for electronic downloading.

This will normally be the only method of distributing amendments prior to closing; therefore, it is the offerors responsibility to check the website periodically for any amendments to the solicitation. Websites are occasionally inaccessible due to various reasons.

5. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at 4930 Minuteman Way, Charlotte, NC 28208 (see solicitation attachment 6 for a map). Hand carried bids must be deposited in the repository prior to the time established for opening of bids. Bidders are cautioned that they will be required to sign-in and obtain a visitor’s pass to enter thefacility and should allow time to accomplish this. See instructions for obtaining access to the base in the Site Visit instruction. Follow the same instruction for obtaining entry to hand carry bid. Visitor request worksheets must be re-submitted 3 business days prior to bid opening. Late receipt of bids due to entry delays may not be deemed excusable and the Contracting Officer may declare the bid “late” in accordance with FAR 14.304. Interested contractors and subcontractors are highly encouraged to attend the bid opening.

6. WAGE DETERMINATION:

6.1. Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project are General Decision Number:

NC20230073 dated 01/06/2023 NC37 for Mecklenburg County, North Carolina. Applicable wage rates can be found at https://wdol.gov/.

7. BID PREPARATION EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS: This IFB does not commit the Government to pay costs incurred in preparation and submission of bids or for other costs incurred prior to award of a formal contract.

8. CLAUSES:

8.1. Clauses and provisions from the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and supplements thereto are incorporated in this document by reference and in full text. Those incorporated by reference have the same force and effect as if they were given in full text.

9. DISPOSITION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDS:

In compliance with FAR Subpart 4.8, the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful bids including the bid bond.

10. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

Prior to award, to establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder will be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources, resources available to be used in performing the work, etc. (this is not an allinclusive list).

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 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters OCT 2018 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

52.228-17 Individual Surety--Pledge of Assets (Bid Guarantee) FEB 2021 52.232-18 Availability Of Funds APR 1984 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

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).

52.219-2 EQUAL LOW BIDS. (OCT 1995)

(a) This provision applies to small business concerns only.

(b) The bidder's status as a labor surplus area (LSA) concern may affect entitlement to award in case of tie bids. If the bidder wishes to be considered for this priority, the bidder must identify, in the following space, the LSA in which the costs to be incurred on account of manufacturing or production (by the bidder or the first-tier subcontractors) amount to more than 50 percent of the contract price.

(c) Failure to identify the labor surplus area as specified in paragraph (b) of this provision will preclude the bidder from receiving priority consideration. If the bidder is awarded a contract as a result of receiving priority consideration under this provision and would not have otherwise received award, the bidder shall perform the contract or cause the contract to be performed in accordance with the obligations of an LSA concern.

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

18.5% 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 North Carolina, Mecklenburg County, Charlotte.

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price…