W901UZ-21-B-0001_solicitation RPA Ops.pdf

Construct Consolidated RPA Operations Facility PN: KKGA169022

This project consists of constructing a 25,600 SF precast concrete building w ith a standing seam metal roof. A portion of the building w ill consist of typical administrative space w ith the rest a computer operations area and is considered “controlled”. This controlled space w ill require special considerations during construction. Key items of note in the Base Bid; there is a Raised Access Floor System a portion of w hich is an ABI. There are 12 additive bid items.

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 $39.5M in average annual receipts for the past three years. Construction project magnitude is betw een $10M to $25M. Persons w ho intend to bid are strongly encouraged to attend the Pre-Bid Conference. See Section 00100 for location and date. All documents including the plans and specif ications w ill be available only from the SAM.GOV w ebsite: https://beta.sam.gov/

Funds are not presently available for this contract. Currently, the Government anticipates funds w ill become available prior to but not later than midnight 30 Sep 2021. This action has been identified on the National Guard priority list for award if funds become available and the prices received are within an awardable range.

Award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the invitation for bids and is most advantageous to the Government considering only price and price related factors.

X

DALLAS W. ECKHOLM 701-333-2225

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

NEGOTIATED

30-Mar-2021

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

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 ________455 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________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 ______________29 Apr 2021 (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

W5ALXT NDARNG JFHQ

OUSPFO FOR NORTH DAKOTA

ATTN: P&C, PO BOX 5511

BLDG. 50, FRAINE BARRACKS

BISMARCK ND 58506-5511

W901UZ

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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

01:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

KKGA 169022

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

701-333-2230FAX:TEL: 701-333-2223 TEL: FAX:

W901UZ21B0001 62

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

W901UZ21B0001

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

SECTION 00010 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 – PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS Project KKGA 169022, August 7, 2020

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. 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 are required with submission of the bid. The bid bond is due on the date stated on the SF 1442 block 13. 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. W901UZ21B0001”, and the Name and

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

5. 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

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Base Bid for PN: KKGA 169022

FFP

Non personal services: Provide all plant, labor, new and current material, transportation, , tools, equipment, appliances, supplies, services, permits, insurance and supervision necessary to construct a new 25,600 SF facility in accordance with specs dated 7 August 2020 and drawings dated 7 August 2020.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: Y1BZ

NET AMT

0002 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #1

FFP

This is priority #1. Bldg. Demolition -Demolition of Ramp Shelters, Partial Demo of B410

0003 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #2

FFP

This is priority #2. Server Fire Suppression - Double Pre-Action

0004 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #3

FFP

This is priority #3. Bio-Ionization Air Filtration

0005 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #4

FFP

This is priority #4. Raised Floor @ PMATS

0006 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #5

FFP

This is priority #5. Architectural Fencing

0007 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #6

FFP

This is priority #6. Upgrade Interior Finishes -Auditorium sound absorbing wall panels -Auditorium finishes -Architectural pendant lighting in high ceiling areas -Decorative pendant at vestibule -Terrazo floor at entrance area -Wall protection -Wood millwork and quartz counters -Wood wall at flight planning

0008 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #7

FFP

This is priority #7. Demo Old Main Gate Road

0009 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #8

FFP

This is priority #8. Relocate Gas Line Under Parking Lot

0010 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #9

FFP

This is priority #9. Upgrade Auditorium/Large Briefing -Auditorium / Lg Briefing A/V system -Lg Briefing movable partition wall -Projection Screens - Lg Briefing -Projection Screens - Auditorium

0011 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #10

FFP

This is priority #10. Landscaping -Planting -Break Room Patio -Dumpster screen wall

0012 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #11

FFP

This is priority #11. Skylights -Large @ open areas -Tubes @ offices

0013 1 Job

ADDITIVE BID ITEM #12

FFP

This is priority #12. Photovoltaic System

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

0001 Destination Government Destination Government 0002 Destination Government Destination Government 0003 Destination Government Destination Government 0004 Destination Government Destination Government 0005 Destination Government Destination Government 0006 Destination Government Destination Government 0007 Destination Government Destination Government 0008 Destination Government Destination Government

0009 Destination Government Destination Government 0010 Destination Government Destination Government 0011 Destination Government Destination Government 0012 Destination Government Destination Government 0013 Destination Government Destination Government

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

07-JUL-2022

N/A F7B3CE 119TH CES

JASON OLHEISER

119 WG / NDANG / CES

1400 32ND AVE N.

FARGO ND 58102-1051

701-451-2850

F7B3CE

0002 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

07-JUL-2022

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0003 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0005 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0006 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0007 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0008 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0009 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0010 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0011 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0012 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0013 POP 08-JUL-2021 TO

N/A (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality

Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 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 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

252.204-7019 Notice of NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Requirements NOV 2020 252.236-7007 Additive or Deductive Items DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

52.222-23 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

0.7% 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 DAKOTA, CASS COUNTY, FARGO

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 comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

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 20% of the bid price or $3M, 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:

Jefferson Plaza 1411 Jefferson Davis Highway Office of Chief Counsel ATTN: NGB Protest Decision Authority Suite 11300 Arlington, VA 22202-3231

OR

Protest to the Contracting Officer shall be filed at:

USPFO for ND PO Box 5511 Bismarck, ND 58506-5511

ONLY WRITTEN PROTESTS WILL BE CONSIDERED. NO PROTESTS MAY BE FILED BY

ELECTRONIC MAIL.

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

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

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for-- April 15, 2021 at 10:00AM CST

(c) Participants will meet at-- NDANG, BLDG 100, BCE Classroom, Hector IAP, Fargo ND

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):

https://www.acquisition.gov

(End of provision)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

No alterations

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

(End of provision)

SECTION 00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1. Description of the Project: The project consists of furnishing all labor, material, equipment, services, and supplies required to complete the work, which includes, but is not limited to, the following principal items:

Construction of a single story building of approximately 25,600 square feet for administrative functions, training and operations. Site work consists of clearing, stripping, excavating, grading, filling, backfilling, seeding, sodding, flexible and rigid paving, curb and gutters, concrete walks, underground utilities, site structures, signage and other related work. The building is precast concrete bearing walls of approximately 14’ in height with sloped steel bar joist and metal deck roof system. A structural steel bearing line will be established through the centerline. Interior finishes include sealed concrete floors, carpeting, vinyl composition tile, porcelain tile, acoustic type partition walls, dry wall systems, paint, acoustic tile ceiling, and other related items. Mechanical work includes heating, ventilating and air conditioning, plumbing, building drainage, fire protection systems, and other related work. Electrical work includes primary and secondary power distribution systems, interior and exterior lighting, power and controllers for mechanical systems, fire alarm system, voice data and paging communications systems, server room and runs to operations floor, fiber optic cable to new facility and other related work. This project has been registered with the Green Business Certification Incorporated (GBCI) and is to achieve Guiding Principles Certification. The performance period for the construction is 455 Calendar Days after the Notice to Proceed (NTP).

2. Instructions to Bidders:

2.1. You are invited to submit a bid in response to our Invitation for Bids (IFB) W901UZ21B0001, Project Number KKGA 169022, at NDANG, Hector IAP, Fargo, ND.

2.2. 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.

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

3. EVALUATION FOR AWARD. Reference DFARS 252.236-7007

As prescribed in 236.570 (b)(5), use the following provision:

ADDITIVE OR DEDUCTIVE ITEMS (DEC 1991)

(a) The low offeror and the items to be awarded shall be determined as follows—

(1) Prior to the opening of bids, the Government will determine the amount of funds available for the project.

(2) The low offeror shall be the Offeror that—

(i) Is otherwise eligible for award; and

(ii) Offers the lowest aggregate amount for the first or base bid item, plus or minus (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid schedule) those additive or deductive items that provide the most features within the funds determined available.

(3) The Contracting Officer shall evaluate all bids on the basis of the same additive or deductive items.

(i) If adding another item from the bid schedule list of priorities would make the award exceed the available funds for all offerors, the Contracting Officer will skip that item and go to the next item from the bid schedule of priorities; and

(ii) Add that next item if an award may be made that includes that item and is within the available funds.

(b) The Contracting Officer will use the list of priorities in the bid schedule only to determine the low offeror. After determining the low offeror, an award may be made on any combination of items if—

(1) It is in the best interest of the Government;

(2) Funds are available at the time of award; and

(3) The low offeror's price for the combination to be awarded is less than the price offered by any other responsive, responsible offeror.

(c) Example. The amount available is $100,000. Offeror A's base bid and four additives (in the order stated in the list of priorities in the bid Schedule) are $85,000, $10,000, $8,000, $6,000, and $4,000. Offeror B's base bid and four additives are $80,000, $16,000, $9,000, $7,000, and $4,000. Offeror A is the low offeror. The aggregate amount of offeror A's bid for purposes of award would be $99,000, which includes a base bid plus the first and fourth additives. The second and third additives were skipped because each of them would cause the aggregate bid to exceed $100,000.

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

4.1. A pre-bid conference will be conducted on April 15, 2021 at 10am CST for the purposes of briefing on the bid requirements and answering questions regarding this solicitation. This conference will be held at NDANG, 1400 32nd Ave North, Bldg 100, Fargo, ND 58102. 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 the following information for all attendees to 2nd Lt. Schuldt and 2nd Lt. Arel at the following addresses: aaron.schuldt@us.af.mil and jeffrey.arel.1@us.af.mil.

Firm Name and Telephone Number Visitor’s Name and Social Security No.

Drivers License Citizenship

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.

5. FORMAL COMMUNICATION, OFFEROR EXPLANATIONS:

5.1. 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 W901UZ21B0001 Email: ng.nd.ndarng.list.pc@mail.mil or dallas.w.eckholm.civ@mail.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 fifth 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. 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.

6. BID REPOSITORY AND BID OPENING:

6.1. A bid repository is provided for hand carried bids and is located at NDANG, Hector IAP, 1400 32nd Ave N, Bldg 420 Rm 118 , Fargo, ND 58102. 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 the facility and should allow time to accomplish this. See instructions for obtain access to the base in the Site Visit instruction. Follow the same instruction for obtaining entry to hand carry bid. 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.

6.2. The bid opening will occur at the time and date specified in Block 13 of the SF1442 NDANG, Hector IAP, 1400 32nd Ave N, Bldg 100, Fargo, ND 58102. All interested offerors and their major subcontractors are encouraged to attend the bid opening.

7. WAGE DETERMINATION:

7.1. Construction Wage Rates are applicable to this project are Building Wage Rate, # ND20210013 Modification #2 dated 12 Feb 2021, Cass County, North Dakota as shown in Section 00800.

8. 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.

9. CLAUSES:

9.1. 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.

10. 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.

11. OFFERORS QUALIFICATIONS:

To establish its responsibility, the apparent low bidder may be requested by the Government prior to award, to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial and bonding resources and plant available to be used in performing the work. This action may be requested to determine if the contractor is responsible.

12. List of Brand Name or Sole Source Justifications posted on beta.SAM.gov.

Authority Cited: 10 United States Code 2304(c)(1) as implemented in Federal Acquisition Regulation 6.302-1(c), Only one responsible source and no other supplies or services will satisfy agency requirements.

Description of Supplies/Services:

Faucets – Moen - The faucets used on base are Moen. In order to ensure new equipment works with existing, Moen faucets are used. The base maintenance technicians are trained in these manufacturers and the repair parts are stocked for them. It would not be cost effective to stock parts for all possible manufacturers. Moen is available from multiple suppliers, therefore, no sole source is required. The requirement is the purchase of equipment associated with use of existing equipment where compatibility is essential for integrity of results.

Air Handling Equipment – Trane - The air handling equipment used on base is Trane.

In order to ensure new equipment works with the control system, Trane equipment is used. The base maintenance technicians are trained in these manufacturers and the repair parts are stocked for them. It would not be cost effective to stock parts for all possible manufacturers. Trane is available from multiple suppliers, therefore no sole source is required. The requirement is the purchase of equipment associated with use of existing equipment where compatibility is essential for integrity of results.

Direct Digital Control System – Trane - The control system across the base is Trane.

In order to ensure new equipment works with the control system, Trane equipment is used. The base maintenance technicians are trained in these manufacturers and the repair parts are stocked for them. It would not be cost effective to stock parts for all possible manufacturers. Trane is available from multiple suppliers, therefore no sole source is required. The requirement is the purchase of equipment associated with use of existing equipment where compatibility is essential for integrity of results.

Computer Room Air Conditioner – Liebert - The computer room air conditioners used on base are Liebert. In order to ensure new equipment works with existing, Liebert equipment is used. The base maintenance technicians are trained in these manufacturers and the repair parts are stocked for them. It would not be cost effective to stock parts for all possible manufacturers. Liebert is available from multiple suppliers, therefore no sole source is required. The requirement is the purchase of equipment associated with use of existing equipment where compatibility is essential for integrity of results.

End of Section 00100

Section 00600 - Representations & Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

Certification.

FEB 2021

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

(End of provision)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (OCT 2020)

The Offeror shall not complete the representation at paragraph (d)(1) of this provision if the Offeror has represented that it "does not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services as a part of its offered products or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract, or other contractual instrument" in paragraph (c)(1) in the provision at 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services-- Representation, or in paragraph (v)(2)(i) of the provision at 52.212-3, Offeror Representations and Certifications- Commercial Items.