W911RZ18Q0024_Ammendment_KO_FINAL_15_FEB_2018.pdf

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AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The purpose of this amendment is to extend the solicitation closing date and add the appropriate construction clauses and provisions.

1) Solicitation closing date and time is extended to 02 March 2018, at 2pm MDT.

2) Construction Wage Rate and Construction Clauses/Provisions has been incorporated into the solicitation.

All interested parties must acknow ledge this amendment by returning a signed copy w ith submission of quote.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 20

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 15-Feb-2018

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W911RZ-18-Q-0024

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Jan-2018

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer X is extended, is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

15-Feb-2018

CODE

MICC - FORT CARSON

1676 EVANS STREET, BLDG 1220 3RD FLOOR

FT CARSON CO 80913-5198

W911RZ 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911RZ-18-Q-0024

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

The following have been added by reference:

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic

Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity APR 1984 52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements MAY 2014 52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014 52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014 52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005 52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988 52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014 52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014 52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and

Related Regulations

MAY 2014

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988 52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-10 Operations and Storage Areas APR 1984 52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984 252.232-7010 Levies on Contract Payments DEC 2006 252.237-7010 Prohibition on Interrogation of Detainees by Contractor

Personnel

JUN 2013

The following have been added by full text:

CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE

General Decision Number: CO180018 02/02/2018 CO18

Superseded General Decision Number: CO20170018

State: Colorado

Construction Type: Highway

Counties: El Paso, Pueblo and Teller Counties in Colorado.

HIGHWAY CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.35 for calendar year 2018 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.35 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2018. The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60).

Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/05/2018 1 02/02/2018

ELEC0012-009 10/01/2017

PUEBLO COUNTY

(End of clause)

STATEMENT OF WORK (SOW)

Project Number: DPW18-019

Apply Dust Suppressant, IDIQ, Ft Carson, CO

30 SEP 2017

Directorate of Public Works

Fort Carson, Colorado Springs, CO 80913

Table of Contents

1. Background

2. Project Description

3. Period of Performance, Work Hours, and Phasing

4. General

5. Warranty

6. Submittals

7. Environmental

8. As-Built Drawings

9. Security Requirements

10. References

11. Attachments

1. Background

1.1. This Statement of Work is for application of magnesium chloride dust palliative to selected gravel roads at Ft Carson. Project is required to control fugitive dust across the training areas.

2. Project Description:

2.1. Contractor shall furnish all labor, equipment, supplies and materials, and perform all operations necessary to accomplish the following in accordance with the Statement of Work and Enclosures:

2.2. Demolition (Not Used)

2.3. Utilities (Not used)

2.4. Electrical (Not used)

2.5. Architectural (Not used)

2.6. Structural (Not used)

2.7. Civil

2.7.1. Apply Magnesium Chloride dust palliative to gravel roads on Fort Carson. All work shall be done in accordance with CDOT Standard Specifications for Roads and Bridges (2017 Edition) and the Project Plans.

2.7.2. The Magnesium Chloride palliative shall consist of a magnesium chloride base agent, water, and other enhancing or non-detrimental ions. The chemical analysis shall conform to the MgCl2 28-35 percent by weight, Enhancing or Non-detrimental Ions 0-5 percent by weight, Water 65 to 72 percent by weight.

2.7.3. Magnesium Chloride dust palliative shall be applied as follows:

2.7.3.1.1.1.1. Scarify the top 2 inches of the road surface, then wet with water to approximately 4% moisture content 3-4 inches deep.

2.7.3.1.1.1.2. Apply magnesium chloride in two applications of 0.25 gallons per square yard allow to soak for at least 30 minutes between applications.

2.7.3.1.1.1.3. Finally roll the surface with a pneumatic tire roller.

2.7.3.1.1.1.4. Allow product to set in accordance with manufacturer instructions.

2.7.3.1.1.1.5. Magnesium Chloride shall be applied in accordance with CDOT

Specifications, manufacturer instructions, and the contract documents. If there is a conflict, an RFI shall be submitted for clarification.

2.7.3.1.1.1.6. Dust palliative shall not be applied within 100 feet of sensitive and low lying areas, such as old growth cottonwood stands, drainage ditches or wash basins, and seasonal streams.

2.7.4. Dust palliative may be applied to any or all of the routes shown in Attachment 11.1, DPW 18-019 Drawings. The Government reserves the right to update this attachment during the life of this contract as Government needs change. Delivery orders issued from this contract will specify the routes and square yards to be treated.

2.8. Mechanical (Not used)

2.9. Plumbing (Not used)

2.10. Communications (Not used)

2.11. Fire Protection (Not Used)

2.12. Mass Notification (Not used)

2.13. Security Requirements (Not used)

2.14. Sustainable Design / LEED Requirements (Not Used)

2.15. GFE Government Furnished Equipment (Not Used/None)

3. Period of Performance, Work Hours, and Phasing

3.1. The anticipated contract will include a base year delivery period of 12 months with four one-year option periods. The delivery period will be determined by the actual scope of delivery orders. The delivery period for a typical application will not exceed 90 days from the order issue date, however, the Government reserves the right to require reduced delivery periods as necessary. Delivery periods will be no shorter than 14 days from the order issue date Delivery orders will be issued as necessary throughout the year to address routine or emergent dust suppression requirements. The first anticipated application under this contract will be April 2018.

3.2. Normal operating hours are from weekdays, 7:00 am to 5:00 pm. The Contractor must arrange and obtain approval from the Contracting Officer’s Point of Contact (POC) to schedule work and facility access outside these hours.

3.3. Contractor shall not work during any federal holidays.

4. General

4.1. Existing Conditions: Contractor shall field verify conditions prior to start of work to confirm plans match existing conditions.

4.2. Utility Outage/Connection Requests: The contractor shall develop and submit a Fort Carson Utility Outage/Connection Request, FC Form 420-E, for any closures or utility outages. The form shall be submitted in accordance with Fort Carson Regulation 420-19. Outages shall be coordinated by the contractor and contractor shall obtain all required signatures on the outage request. Forms shall be turned in to the Dig Permit Coordinator at Bldg 1225, 1649 Evans St, Fort Carson, CO, 719-526- 5345.

4.3. Work During Utility Outages: The contractor shall have contingency plans for continuing work during utility outages caused by the contractor or outside forces. The plan must also include procedures for promptly repairing utility breaks made by the contractor.

4.4. Traffic Control: The contractor is responsible for establishing a traffic control plan in accordance with

MUTCD and approved by DPW. Traffic control is the sole responsibility of the contractor. Routes shall remain open to traffic.

4.5. Dig Permit Request: Existing utilities shown on drawings are compiled from the best available information. However, the site plan may not be inclusive of all utilities and the depicted locations may not be accurate. The Contractor shall obtain and process a Fort Carson Facilities Engineer Dig Permit Request, FC Form 86-E, for each requirement that requires a dig permit in accordance with Fort Carson Regulation 420-20. Contractor shall obtain all required signatures on the outage request.

The contractor shall verify the exact location of all indicated utility lines and structures on the dig permit and take necessary precautions to protect them. Should the contractor damage any such utility line or structure, the contractor shall be responsible for the prompt repair of that damage, at the contractor’s expense. The contractor shall contact the Contracting Officer and Government Inspector to report any damage and identify the contractor's repair. Forms shall be turned in to the Dig Permit Coordinator at Bldg 1225, 1649 Evans St, Fort Carson, CO, 719-526-5345.

4.6. Working with Other Agencies/Contractors: Other agencies and/or contractors may working in the vicinity of the project. The contractor shall conduct work so as to not interfere with or hinder the progress of the completion of work being performed by other agencies/ contractors.

4.7. Debris: Unless otherwise noted, all debris, spoils, and removals associated with this work shall become the property of the contractor and shall be disposed of off post.

4.8. Restoration to Original Conditions: The contractor shall limit work activities to those areas within the limits of disturbance. Any disturbance beyond these limits shall be restored to original condition by the contractor at the contractor’s expense.

4.9. Restrooms: Contractor shall provide portable restrooms for all personnel. Government facility restrooms are off limits.

4.10. Safety: Contractor performing work must comply with EM 385-1-1, AR 385-10, OSHA 29 CFR

1910/1926, EPA & NFPA standards, all rehabilitation/environmental laws and regulations, all electrical work must comply with current NEC standards/comply with NFPA7E for electrical safety, HVAC must meet industrial hygiene ventilation standards, environmental dust suppression plan if required, asbestos air sampling/monitoring and abatement plan as required, if applicable wet saw for cutting operations adhered to (silica hazard abatement plan), confined space permitting as required, required respiratory protection, HAZCOM/SDS/PPE, JHA compliance.

4.11. Fire Hydrants: The contractor shall coordinate with the Government Inspector prior to making any connections. A backflow preventer is required to be installed by contractor whenever a hydrant is used to supply water for work site use.

4.12. Hot Work Permit: The contractor shall obtain hot work permits prior to conducting any type of hot work or work that may emit sparks such as cutting metal, welding, etc. Permits are required before work may be commenced. It is the contractor's duty to timely obtain such permits.

5. Warranty

5.1. No warranty required.

6. Submittals

6.1. The contractor shall provide all materials, equipment and information submittals required by the Government for approval prior to the start of work, as listed in the submittal register, or attachments to this Statement of Work.

7. Environmental

7.1. Regulations and Requirements: This project is subject to all environmental regulations and requirements as enumerated by the Fort Carson DPW Environmental Division. These requirements are listed in the NEPA Mitigation Measures/Requirements Table, Information Required for Air Quality Assessment, SOP: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources or Burials, and Fort Carson Fugitive Dust Control Plan. These requirements shall be considered to be part of this Statement of Work, and compliance with these requirements is the responsibility of the contractor.

7.2. Emissions: Both the 20% opacity at the source and the no off-property transport emission limitations of Colorado Air Quality Control Commission Regulation 1 apply to activities under this Contract.

8. As-Built Drawings

8.1. As-built drawings are not required upon completion of the project.

9. Security Requirements

9.1. General. Contractor personnel performing work under this contract must be able to document appropriate vehicle registration and insurance, as well as driver identification at time of the proposal submission, and must maintain the level of security required for the life of the contract. The contractor shall maintain vehicle registration, insurance, and driver certifications for the duration of the contract.

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

9.3. AT Level I Training. The Contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access

Army installations, facilities and controlled access areas shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 60 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. The contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the contracting officer, if a COR is not assigned, within 30 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT level I awareness training is available at the following website: http://jko.jten.mil . Per AR 530-1, Operations Security, new contractor employees must complete Level I OPSEC training within 30 calendar days of their reporting for duty. All contractor employees must complete annual OPSEC awareness training.

9.4. iWATCH Training. The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall brief all employees on the local iWATCH program (training standards provided by the requiring activity ATO). This local developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the COR. This training shall be completed within 60 calendar days of contract award and within 60 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 90 calendar days after contract award.

9.5. Access Cards. For contractors that do not require CAC, but require access to a DoD facility or installation. Contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with adjudication standards and procedures using the National Crime Information Center Interstate Identification Index (NCIC-III) – This is done by completing a REQUEST FOR A FORT CARSON INSTALLATION ACCESS CONTROL CARD (FC Form FC FORM 2036-E) and Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB) (Army Directive 2014-05/AR 190-13), applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative), or, at OCONUS locations, in accordance with status of forces agreements and other theater regulations. The process for obtaining an access pass is as follows:

9.5.1. The COR will pre‐fill out FC Form 2036‐E Request for Fort Carson Installation Access Control Card, with all relevant contract information and provide to the Contractor Project Manager or designated POC.

9.5.2. The Contractor will provide the completed form in PDF format electronically by email to the COR for approval and digital signature. (The sponsor can be a contractor employee).

9.5.3. The COR will verify need for Fort Carson access, digitally sign and email back to the Contractor employee.

9.5.4. Contractors will go directly to Gate 1 Visitor Center with their signed FC Form 2036‐E and credentials for a one‐stop NCIC III check and Access Card with photo issue.

9.6. 1 Day Passes

9.6.1. Commercial vehicles and vendors’ will use Gate 3 where the NCIC check will be done

“in‐lane” and a Day Pass will be issued.

9.6.2. For Visitor access, use Gate 1 Visitor Center where the NCIC check will be done and a Day Pass issued. This also applies to all those who have a valid ID, but have temporarily misplaced it.

10. References

10.1. Work shall be performed in accordance with the applicable federal, state, Fort Carson, and local codes or standards. The contractor is responsible to research all applicable codes for each project and meet codes and provide a safe useable system. If there is a conflict between the references and information provided by the Government, the contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer for direction.

10.1.1. Fort Carson Installation Design Guide

http://www.carson.army.mil/DPW/Documents/Summer-2015-Installation-Design- Guide.pdf

10.1.2. Fort Carson Regulation 420-19 for utility outages

10.1.3. Fort Carson Regulation 420-20 for dig permits

10.1.4. CDOT STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS FOR ROADS AND BRIDGES, 2017

10.1.5. MANUAL OF UNIFORM TRAFFIC CONTROL DEVICES, 2009

11. Attachments

11.1. Drawings/Sketch

11.2. Specifications [Not Used]

11.3. Submittal Register

11.4. Environmental Regulations and Requirements

11.4.1. NEPA Mitigation Measures/Requirements Table

11.4.2. Information Required for Air Quality Assessment

11.4.3. SOP: Inadvertent Discovery of Archaeological Resources or Burials

11.4.4. Fort Carson Fugitive Dust Control Plan Documents

11.5. Ft. Carson Specific Regulations, Guidance, and Forms

11.5.1. FC Form 2036-E, Request for a Fort Carson Installation Access Control Card

11.5.2. August 2016 Ft. Carson Installation Design Guide

11.5.3. FC REG 420-19, Fort Carson Scheduled Utility Outage Requests

11.5.4. FC Form 420-E, Fort Carson Utility Outage/Connection Request

11.5.5. FC REG 420-20, Fort Carson Dig Permit

11.5.6. FC Form 86-E, Dig Permit Request

11.5.7. Dig Permit Packet

11.5.8. Utility Clearance Matrix

11.5.9. Hydrant Application

52.211-10 COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK (APR 1984)

The Contractor shall be required to (a) commence work under this contract within (Contracting Officer insert number) calendar days after the date the Contractor receives the notice to proceed, (b) prosecute the work diligently, and (c) complete the entire work ready for use not later than . * The time stated for completion shall include final cleanup of the premises.

*The Contracting Officer shall specify either a number of days after the date the contractor receives the notice to proceed, or a calendar date.

(End of clause)

SECTION SF 1449 - CONTINUATION SHEET

SOLICITATION/CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 07-Feb-2018 02:00 PM to 02-Mar-

2018 02:00 PM.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

The below Table of Contents has been added

Exhibit/Attachment Table of Contents

DOCUMENT TYPE DESCRIPTION PAGES DATE

Attachment 1 DPW18-019 4283

385k

The following have been added by reference:

52.236-2 Differing Site Conditions APR 1984 52.236-3 Site Investigation and Conditions Affecting the Work APR 1984 52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984 52.236-6 Superintendence by the Contractor APR 1984 52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991 52.236-8 Other Contracts APR 1984 52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991 252.236-7000 Modification Proposals-Price Breakdown DEC 1991 252.236-7001 Contract Drawings, and Specifications AUG 2000

The following have been modified:

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-1

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (Feb 2012)

Addendum to 52.212-1(c), Period for Acceptance of Quotes: The paragraph is tailored as follows: “The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its quote firm for at least 60 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of quotes.”

Paragraph (d), Product Samples is deleted.

Paragraph (e), Multiple Offers is deleted.

Paragraph (h), Multiple Awards is deleted.

Paragraph (k) Central Contractor Registration is deleted. See 52.204-7 for instructions regarding System for Award Management (SAM) registration.

The following paragraphs have been added for specific quote instructions:

A. Quote Submittal and Questions.

1. Quotes shall be submitted prior to the closing date and time identified in BLOCK 8 on the SF 1449.

Quotes may only be submitted electronically (email).

2. Quotes submitted electronically (email) shall be sent to the following addresses:

Contract Specialist: Elizabeth Jimenez, elizabeth.r.jimenez.mil@mail.mil Contracting Officer: Vanessa Coleman, vanessa.a.coleman4.civ@mail.mil

3. Hard copy or electronic submissions via facsimile will not be accepted.

4. The point of contact responsible for supplying additional information and answering all inquiries is the Contracting Officer via the Contract Specialist. Address all questions or concerns the offeror may have to the Contract Specialist and Contracting Officer: Elizabeth Jimenez, and Vanessa Coleman, vanessa.a.coleman4.civ@mail.mil.

5. All questions regarding this solicitation shall be submitted in writing via email to both the Contract

Specialist and Contracting Officer. Include the solicitation number in the subject line of any emails. All questions must be submitted no later than 21 February 2018 at 02:00PM MDT.

6. Late quotes will be processed in accordance with FAR 52.212-1 (f) “Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers.”

B. General Instructions

1. The selection of a source for award purposes will be conducted utilizing source selection procedures as delineated in FAR Part 13.106-2. Offers will be evaluated using the criteria in FAR 52.212-2, Evaluation - Commercial Items. Noncompliance with the Request for Quote (RFQ) requirements may hamper the Government's ability to properly evaluate the quote and may result in elimination of the quote from further consideration for contract award.

2. The Quote. The submission of the documentation specified below will constitute the offeror's acceptance of the terms and conditions of the RFQ, concurrence with the Statement of Work, and contract type.

3. Instructions outlined in paragraph C below, prescribe the format for the quote and describe the approach for the development and presentation of quote data. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide for the understanding and comprehensive evaluation of quotes.

4. If an offeror believes that the requirements in these instructions contain an error, an ambiguity, omission, or are otherwise deemed unsound, the offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer in writing with supporting rationale. The offeror is reminded that the Government reserves the right to award this effort based on the initial quote, as received, without discussion.

5. In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.8 (Government Contract Files), the Government will retain one copy of all unsuccessful quotes. Unless the offeror requests otherwise, the Government will destroy extra copies of such unsuccessful quotes.

6. All referenced documents for this solicitation are available on the Federal Business Opportunities

(FedBizOpps) website at http://www.fedbizzopps.gov. Potential offerors are encouraged to subscribe for real-time e-mail notifications when information has been posted to the website for this solicitation.

C. Quote Preparation Instructions

1. Offerer’s quote shall consist of two (2) separate sections individually entitled:

Section I - Price Quote

Section II – Technical Approach and Past Performance (This part shall not contain any PRICE data)

(a) The composition of each quote shall be such that extensive searching throughout the document is not required. The use of a table of contents with page numbers is highly recommended if necessary. Offerors shall attach a cover sheet to the front cover of each quote identifying the company name, request for quote number, date of submission, and offerors name. All pages of each quote shall be appropriately numbered and identified with the solicitation number. For ease of reference, each page shall be numbered consecutively. Each page shall have a one-inch margin at the top, the bottom, and on each side. Page numbers, notations of proprietary information, and any other identifying information printed on each page are excluded from the margin requirement. Text font must be no smaller than 10 point for ALL documents.

2. SECTION I - PRICE QUOTE

(a) Standard Form (SF) 1449: The SF 1449 shall be submitted fully completed. Complete blocks 12, 17a, and 30a, b, and c of the SF 1449. An official authorized to contractually bind the offeror must sign Block 30a. In doing so, the offeror agrees to the contract terms and conditions as written in the solicitation.

(b) Amendments (if applicable). The offeror shall acknowledge all amendments if there are any to the RFQ, in accordance with the instructions on the SF 30. The same authorized official on the original SF 1449 in Block 30a shall sign any solicitation amendments to the original solicitation documents.

(c) Pricing Schedule. Insert proposed unit and extended prices for each contract line item number

(CLIN), including all option periods. The extended amount must equal the whole dollar unit price multiplied by the number of units. Quotes must clearly identify the corresponding CLIN for each item priced as well as each CLIN’s unit price and total price. A total price of all CLINs (total quote price including all options) shall also be included. Offerors shall ensure all prices are represented with only two decimal positions (example:

$0.27, not $0.27432).

(d) Complete the necessary fill-ins and certifications in provisions. Offerors must have a current

System for Award Management (SAM) registration at the time of quote submission. Offerors shall have the North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code listed on block 10 of the solicitation in their SAM profile. Offerors must also be listed as a small business under that NAICS code to be eligible for award. The Government reserves the right to determine a submission as unresponsive if all of the provisions/clauses have not been completely filled out.

(e) Quotes shall include all appropriate discounts that are applicable to this solicitation.

3. SECTION II- TECHNICAL APPROACH AND PAST PERFORMANCE QUOTE

(a) TECHNICAL APPROACH

(1) Offerors shall provide a narrative of no longer than two pages to explain their technical approach to accomplishing the following aspects of the statement of work:

a. Establishing and executing a traffic control plan that will accommodate the work (scarification, application, and rolling) while maintaining active traffic on the routes

b. Mobilizing all necessary equipment and materials to the remote locations in order to meet the specified delivery periods if required

c. Ensuring that the palliative is not applied within 100 feet of sensitive and low lying areas, such as old growth cottonwood stands, drainage ditches or wash basins, and seasonal streams feet of sensitive and low lying areas, such as old growth cottonwood stands, drainage ditches or wash basins, and seasonal streams.

d. Ensuring that the palliative has had sufficient set-up time between and after applications, based on actual environmental and weather conditions, before taking the next respective step

(b) PAST PERFORMANCE

(1) The offeror shall provide documentation regarding their most recent and relevant past performance as it directly relates to the work being procured under this solicitation. The offeror SHALL NOT go back any farther than 36 months for the submitted data. The offeror may submit up to five (5) past performance references.

Each reference shall not exceed two (2) pages. The past performance data shall document a successful history of past contract performance. To illustrate the offeror’s past performance, the following documentation shall be submitted:

(2) The offeror shall provide documentation outlining the offeror’s past performance with contracts, as a prime or major subcontractor, which is the same or similar in nature, size, and scope/complexity to the supplies being procured under this solicitation. The submittal shall include rationale on how it was determined that the work performed previously was the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work specified by this solicitation. Non-Government contracts may be used if Government contracts are not available. The Government may conduct telephone interviews using the information submitted as Past Performance. The documentation shall be submitted in the following format:

e. Contract Number, Award Date and Contract type.

f. Price/Cost – original awarded AND final (or projected final, if contract is in progress).

g. Address and telephone number for the Government (or commercial) procuring contracting activity AND contract administrative activity (if applicable).

h. Name, telephone number, fax number and e-mail address for the following: Procuring Contracting Officer (PCO) Administrative Contracting Officer (ACO) Government or commercial technical representative or contracting officer’s representative (COR)

i. Identify in specific detail for each contract listed, why or how you consider that effort relevant or similar to the effort required by this solicitation.

j. A narrative explanation on each contract listed describing the objectives achieved and the following data: any cost growth or schedule delays encountered. For any Government contracts which did not/do not meet original requirements with regard to either cost, schedule, or technical performance, a brief explanation of the reason(s) for such shortcomings and any demonstrated corrective actions taken to avoid recurrence.

(3) Offerors are reminded that both independent data and data provided by offerors in their quotes may be used by the Government to evaluate an offeror’s past performance. However, the burden of providing thorough, complete, and current past performance information as requested in this section remains with the offerors.

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.212-2 EVALUATION--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 1999) ADDENDUM TO 52.212-2

EVALUATION

– COMMERCIAL ITEMS Contract Provision 52.212-2 Evaluation – Commercial Items is tailored as follows:

1. Paragraph (a) and (b) are deleted and hereby replaced with the following information.

A. Basis for Contract Award

(1) This is a lowest price technically acceptable (LPTA) source selection conducted in accordance with Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 12.6, Streamlined Procedures for Evaluation and Solicitation for Commercial Items and FAR 13.106-2 Evaluation of Quotations or Offers, as supplemented by the Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS), and the Army Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (AFARS). Award will be made to a single offeror who is deemed responsible in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR), whose quote conforms to the solicitation requirements, and whose quote, judged by an overall assessment of the evaluation criteria and other considerations specified in this solicitation, represents the Lowest Priced Technically Acceptable offer.

(2) Trade-offs between cost/price and non-cost/price factors are not permitted. Unreasonably high/unrealistically low, unbalanced, inaccurate or incomplete price quotes, may be grounds for eliminating a quote from competition.

B. Evaluation Criteria

(1) The quotes will be evaluated under three evaluation factors: Technical Approach, Past Performance, and Price.

Factor 1: Technical Approach Factor 2: Past Performance Factor 3: Price

(2) Factor 1 - Technical Approach Factor. The Technical Approach evaluation provides an assessment of the offeror’s capability to satisfy the Government’s minimum requirements as specified in the Scope of Work (SOW) and elsewhere in this solicitation.

(a) In evaluating this element, the assessment will concentrate on the offeror’s proposed technical approach narrative that must meet or exceed the submission requirements detailed in the solicitation under FAR provision 52.212-1 Addendums, paragraph 3(a), beyond here called “the addendum”. This narrative must address the items in the addendum with the methods and/or techniques the contractor will use to satisfy this requirement as stated in the SOW. The offeror’s quote must demonstrate technical expertise and understanding of the work associated with the requirement. Failure to provide a complete technical approach as stated may result in a determination that offeror’s quote is unacceptable. The quote is acceptable when the offeror’s quote demonstrates an understanding of the work necessary to meet this requirement and addresses the specific areas required in the addendum.

(b) The Technical Approach Factor will receive one of the adjectival ratings defined below.

ADJECTIVAL

RATING

DEFINITION

Acceptable

Unacceptable

Quote clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

Quote does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

(3) Factor 2 – Past Performance Factor. The Past Performance evaluation will assess the offeror’s probability of meeting the solicitation’s requirements as indicated by that offeror’s record of past performance.

Past Performance is assessed at the factor level after evaluating aspects of the offeror’s recent past performance and focusing on performance that is relevant to the work being procured under this solicitation. Offerors are cautioned that in conducting the performance risk assessment, the Government may use data provided in the offeror’s quote and data obtained from other sources, such as the Past Performance Information Retrieval System (PPIRS) or similar systems and State Department Watch Lists. Past performance areas of evaluation include:

- Quality of Service/Product

- Business Relations

- Schedule

(a) Each offeror will receive a performance confidence assessment rating based on the

Offeror’s recent past performance, focusing on performance that is relevant to the Contract requirements.

(b) Recency Assessment: An assessment of the past performance information will be made to determine if it is recent. To be recent, the effort must be ongoing or must have been performed during the past three (3) years from the date of issuance of this solicitation. Past performance information that fails this condition will not be evaluated.

(c) Relevancy Assessment. The Government will conduct an evaluation of all recent performance information obtained to determine if it is the same or similar in nature, size, and complexity to the work being procured under this solicitation. A relevancy determination of the offeror’s past performance will be made. In determining relevancy for individual contracts, consideration will be given to the effort, or portion of the effort, being proposed by the offeror or subcontractor whose contract is being reviewed and evaluated. The past performance information provided in the quote and information obtained from other sources will be used to establish the degree of relevancy of past performance.

(d) Assigning Ratings. The Past Performance Factor will be assigned one of the ratings defined below.

Rating Description

Acceptable

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable

Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has no reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

(e) Offerors without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available or so sparse that no meaningful past performance rating can be reasonably assigned, the offeror may not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance. Therefore, the offeror shall be determined to have unknown past performance. In the context of acceptability/unacceptability, “unknown” shall be considered “acceptable.”

(4) Factor 3 – Price. Price will not be scored or rated. Evaluation of price will be performed on a total price basis. That is, the total of all Contract Line Item Numbers (CLINs) shall be added up including all options as detailed below. This total price will be used to compare between offerors.

(a) Options. The Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. The Government may determine that an offer is unacceptable if the option prices are significantly unbalanced. Evaluation of options shall not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). As part of price evaluation, the Government will evaluate its option to extend services (see FAR Clause 52.217-8) by adding one-half of the offeror's final option period price to the offeror's total price. Thus, the offeror's total price for the purpose of evaluation will include the base period, 1st option, 2nd option, 3rd option, 4th option and 1/2 of the 4th option. Offerors are not required to enter a price for the six-month period.

(b) Unbalanced Pricing may be evaluated to assess potential performance risk which could result in unreasonably high prices

Definitions.

Reasonableness. A price is reasonable if, in its nature and amount, it does not exceed that which would be incurred by a prudent person in the conduct of competitive business.

Completeness/Accuracy. The offeror’s quote is in compliance with the Price Volume instructions in the solicitation.”

(End of provision)

52.212-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JAN 2017)

(a) North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code and small business size standard. The NAICS code and small business size standard for this acquisition appear in Block 10 of the solicitation cover sheet (SF 1449). However, the small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, but which proposes to furnish an item which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b) Submission of offers. Submit signed and dated offers to the office specified in this solicitation at or before the exact time specified in this solicitation. Offers may be submitted on the SF 1449, letterhead stationery, or as otherwise specified in the solicitation. As a minimum, offers must show--

(1) The solicitation number;

(2) The time specified in the solicitation for receipt of offers;

(3) The name, address, and telephone number of the offeror;

(4) A technical description of the items being offered in sufficient detail to evaluate compliance with the requirements in the solicitation. This may include product literature, or other documents, if necessary;

(5) Terms of any express warranty;

(6) Price and any discount terms;

(7) "Remit to" address, if different than mailing address;

(8) A completed copy of the representations and certifications at FAR 52.212-3 (see FAR 52.212-3(b) for those representations and certifications that the offeror shall complete electronically);

(9) Acknowledgment of Solicitation Amendments;

(10) Past performance information, when included as an evaluation factor, to include recent and relevant contracts for the same or similar items and other references (including contract numbers, points of contact with telephone numbers and other relevant information); and

(11) If the offer is not submitted on the SF 1449, include a statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation. Offers that fail to furnish required representations or information, or reject the terms and conditions of the solicitation may be excluded from consideration.

(c) Period for acceptance of offers. The offeror agrees to hold the prices in its offer firm for 30 calendar days from the date specified for receipt of offers, unless another time period is specified in an addendum to the solicitation.

(d) Product samples. When required by the solicitation, product samples shall be submitted at or prior to the time specified for receipt of offers. Unless otherwise specified in this solicitation, these samples shall be submitted at no expense to the Government, and returned at the sender's request and expense, unless they are destroyed during preaward testing.

(e) Multiple offers. Offerors are encouraged to submit multiple offers presenting alternative terms and conditions, including alternative line items (provided that the alternative line items are consistent with subpart 4.10 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation), or alternative commercial items for satisfying the requirements of this solicitation.

Each offer submitted will be evaluated separately.

(f) Late submissions, modifications, revisions, and withdrawals of offers:

(1) Offerors are responsible for submitting offers, and any modifications, revisions, or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that offers or revisions are due.

(2)(i) Any offer, modification, revision, or withdrawal of an offer received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(A) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of offers; or

(B) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(C) If this solicitation is a request for proposals, it was the only proposal received.

(ii) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful offer, that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(3) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the offer wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(4) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that offers cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of offers by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation or other notice of an extension of the closing date, the time specified for receipt of offers will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(5) Offers may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers.

Oral offers in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile offers, offers may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of offers, subject to the conditions specified in the solicitation concerning facsimile offers. An offer may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of offers, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the offer.

(g) Contract award (not applicable to Invitation for Bids). The Government intends to evaluate offers and award a contract without discussions with offerors. Therefore, the offeror's initial offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price and technical standpoint. However, the Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if later determined by the Contracting Officer to be necessary. The Government may reject any or all offers if such action is in the public interest; accept other than the lowest offer; and waive informalities and minor irregularities in offers received.

(h) Multiple awards. The Government may accept any item or group of items of an offer, unless the offeror qualifies the offer by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, offers may not be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the offeror specifies otherwise in the offer.

(i) Availability of requirements documents cited in the solicitation. (1)(i) The GSA Index of Federal Specifications, Standards and Commercial Item Descriptions, FPMR Part 101-29, and copies of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained for a fee by submitting a request to--GSA Federal Supply Service Specifications Section, Suite 8100, 470 East L'Enfant Plaza, SW, Washington, DC 20407, Telephone (202) 619-8925, Facsimile (202) 619-8978.

(ii) If the General Services Administration, Department of Agriculture, or Department of Veterans Affairs issued this solicitation, a single copy of specifications, standards, and commercial item descriptions cited in this solicitation may be obtained free of charge by submitting a request to the addressee in paragraph (i)(1)(i) of this provision.

Additional copies will be issued for a fee.

(2) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

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