Solicitation_Amendment_W911SG19B0001-0004_8_Mar_19.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 reason for this amendment is to:

1. Update Section 10 of the solicitation;

2. Update Instructions to Bidders;

3. Update answ er to RFIs, question 74;

4. Update Section 00800 – Special Contract Requirements; and

5. Extend the solicitation due date from 13 March 2019 @ 1:00 PM MST to 18 March 2019 @ 1:00 PM MST.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 17

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Mar-2019

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 W911SG19B0001

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jan-2019

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

08-Mar-2019

CODE

MISSION INSTALLATION CONTRACTING COMMAND

111 PERSHING ROAD

EL PASO, TEXAS TX 79916

W911SG 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W911SG19B0001

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00010 - SOLICITATION CONTRACT FORM

The required response date/time has changed from 13-Mar-2019 01:00 PM to 18-Mar-2019 01:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

CONTINUATION PAGE ITEM 10. SOL

Continuation Page Section 10 Solicitation

-This is a 100% 8(a) competitive set-aside under NAICS 237310 with a small business size standard of $36.5M. It has been determined that competition will be limited to only 8(a) firms whose business plans are being serviced by the Small Business Administration (SBA) El Paso District Office or SBA New Mexico District Office and participants having a bona fide place of business within the SBA El Paso District Office operating under the applicable NAICS code.

-The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00 -Applicable New Mexico Gross Receipts Tax will apply.

-The awardee of this contract will be required to provide a Superintendent at all times work is being performed on the project (see clause at FAR 52.236-6). The Superintendent is considered a key position. This position SHALL NOT be subcontracted and must work directly for the prime contractor.

-The minimum dollar value for each Task Order is $2,000.00.

-The maximum dollar value for each task order is $2,000,000.00 -The guaranteed minimum amount of the contract is $2,000.00 and will be satisfied with issuance of the 1st Task Order.

SECTION 00100 - BIDDING SCHEDULE/INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. POINT OF CONTACT (POC):

Natalia Lerma, Contract Specialist Tel: 915-568-3906 Email: natalia.lerma.civ@mail.mil

2. COMPETITION REQUIREMENTS: This procurement is a 100% 8(a) set-aside acquisition.

3. BID PREPARTATION INSTRUCTIONS, AND CONTENT

a. These instructions are designed to ensure the submission of necessary information to provide clear understanding and the comprehensive evaluation of bids. In the Sealed Bidding procedures, price will determine the “Apparent Low Bid;” however, the submission of a low bid does not in and of itself determine responsibility of a bidder or a fair and reasonable price. Therefore, it is necessary to require additional information in order that the Contracting Officer may make an award to the lowest, overall priced, responsible bidder. See Section 00800 for Evaluation Factors for Award.

4. BID SUBMISSION

ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF BIDS, TO INCLUDE E-MAIL AND FACSIMILE TRANSMISSIONS, IS

NOT AUTHORIZED.

The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf as indicated below. Any bids hand-delivered between 12:00pm and 1:00pm on the due date shall only be delivered to the bid opening room at:

MICC-Fort Bliss, Room 220 111 Pershing Rd Fort Bliss, TX 79916

All bids must be clearly identified with the bidder’s name and address. To ensure timely and proper handling, the lower left corner of the outermost wrapper should indicate the following:

Invitation for Bid No: W911SG-19-B-0001 Due Date of Bids: 18 March 2019 Time by which Bids are due: 1:00 P.M. (Mountain Standard Time) Title of Project: Fort Bliss Paving IDIQ

Bidders submission shall consist of one (1) volume, physically separated with detachable parts, and individually title (to include one CD/DVD submitted)

TAB TITLE ORIGINAL

(HARD COPY)

CD/DVD

COPIES

A COVER SHEET 1 1

B SF 1442 1 1

C BID SCHEDULE

(TECHNICAL EXHIBIT

(TE) 1)

1 1

D LETTER FROM

BONDING COMPANY

1 1

E BID BOND

GUARANTEE

1 1

F WORK EXPERIENCE 1 1

G REPS & CERTS 1 1

H 8A PROGRAM

CERTIFICATION

APPROVAL LETTER

OR

APPROVAL OF BONA

FIDE PLACE OF

BUSINESS LETTER

FROM SBA

1 1

Bids delivered prior to one hour before bid opening must be delivered only by U.S. Mail, including U.S. Express Mail, Federal Express or United Parcel Service to the address as indicated below. The date and time of delivery established by these carriers is not the official time of receipt by the Government. Mailroom personnel do not receive bids, delivered bids will subsequently be picked up by MICC-Fort Bliss personnel. After receipt by MICC- Fort Bliss personnel, a record will be made of the receipt of the bid. Completion of these actions will constitute delivery of the bid by the date and time designated for receipt of bids. Bidders are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be processed for receipt and are cautioned that sufficient time may be as much as 24 hours prior to the date and time designated for receipt of bids. Bids sent by U.S Mail, U.S. Express Mail, Federal Express and United Parcel Service are required to be sent to:

REGULAR MAIL:

MICC – Fort Bliss Attention: Ms. Natalia Lerma

W911SG-19-B-0001

1733 Pleasonton Rd, Building 111 Fort Bliss, TX 79916

EXPRESS CARRIER:

MICC – Fort Bliss Attention: Ms. Natalia Lerma

W911SG-19-B-0001

Bldg 111 Pershing Road Fort Bliss, TX 79916

*Note the mailing address differs from the bid opening location.

Bidders must allow sufficient time to complete security screening to gain admittance to Fort Bliss, TX. The Government will not be responsible for bids delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive bids on its behalf. Bidders are responsible for ensuring bids are submitted so as to reach the location designated for receipt of bids.

5. BID CONTENT. (See section 00800 for Contracting Officer Determination of Responsibility)

SEALED BID DOCUMENTS. Contract shall be awarded to the responsive/responsible prospective contractor.

Before award, to be determined responsive, a prospective contractor must furnish the following information with their bid:

a. TAB A: Cover Sheet. Coversheet shall be on company letterhead and must contain your DUNS number, CAGE code, Tax ID, and authorized representative(s) who can obligate your company contractually, sign the bid, and sign, other contract actions; include telephone number with area code and complete email address for each authorized representative.

a. If a joint venture, the vendor must provide:

i. The primary member of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and Corporate Certificate unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, the Offeror shall submit a copy of the joint venture agreement with the proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the IFB from further consideration.

ii. The SBA must receive the joint venture agreement prior to the proposal due time/date and approved before award of any resulting contract. If an Offeror is contemplating a joint venture on this project, it must advise its assigned SBA Business Opportunity Specialist (BOS) as soon as possible. It is also recommended that the agreement be submitted as soon as practicable to ensure compliance with established regulations. Any corrections and/or changes needed can be made only when its BOS has adequate time for a thorough review before the proposal due time/date.

b. TAB B: Signed and completed SF 1442 along with any amendments. The SF1442 shall be submitted fully completed. The Contractor shall acknowledge any amendments to the IFB in accordance with the instructions on the SF1442. All bidders are cautioned to complete blocks 20a-20c with an original signature in block 20b.

c. TAB C: Bid Schedule (TE 1).

a. Bidders shall incorporate a total price for each CLIN (Section 00010 Solicitation Contract Form)

b. Bidders shall submit a complete Bid Schedule. A unit price shall be inserted for each line item for each location for each option period. Line item unit prices shall include appropriate and applicable New Mexico Gross Receipt Tax(es). Total sums for the completed Bid Schedule shall match Line Items in Section 00010 of the SF1442.

c. All extensions of the unit prices in the spreadsheets will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of a discrepancy between the unit price and the totals, the unit price will govern.

d. Failure to submit a price for each subline item could render your bid as non-responsive.

Notice to Bidders: When a component, work element, or system does not exist within the Bid Schedule, it shall be considered as a Non-Pre Priced Item (NPI). Line items not covered in the Bid Schedule but within the scope and general intent of this requirement and are necessary to complete the requirements of a specific Task Order (TO) may be negotiated and incorporated into a TO by the Contracting Officer (KO). These non-pre-priced line items will only be allowed if the Government deems that an appropriate line item is not provided within the Bid Schedule. NPIs WILL NOT BE EVALUATED FOR CONTRACT AWARD PURPOSES. NPIs WILL ONLY BE EVALUATED FOR INDIVIDUAL TASK ORDERS AS APPLICABLE. THE USE OF NPIs IS EXPLICITLY

RESERVED FOR GOVERNMENT USE ONLY.

d. TAB D: Letter from Bonding Company. Letter must indicate the bidder’s ability to obtain performance and payment bonds in the amount of the contracts maximum ceiling ($7M). Failure to provide this letter could render your bid as nonresponsive.

**Please note the Government is not requesting actual bonds at this time. The winning bidder will provide actual performance/payment bonds after contract award on an annual basis estimated at approximately $3.5M per year**

e. TAB E: Bid Bond Guarantee. Per FAR 52.228-1, failure to provide a bid bond guarantee per FAR 52.228-1 could render your bid nonresponsive.

f. TAB F: Work Experience. The prime contractor shall demonstrate that it possesses general construction contract management by providing at least two examples of relevant work experience with a value of at least $1million in an awarded contract similar to the requirements stated in this solicitation. Documentation shall be submitted with the bid and include the contract number, the date of contract award, the customer's name and contact information, the awarded dollar value, a description of all work elements included in the contract, the number and type of specialty trades needed to complete the contract, and the period of time allocated for completion of the work. Federal work experience is preferred; however, the Government will accept work experience from both State and institutional and commercial contracts as well. No residential work experience will be considered appropriate for this purpose. Failure to provide this documentation will render the bid/offer non-responsive and no further consideration will be given to that bidder for award of this contract.

g. TAB G: REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS. The bidder shall ensure that their business has completed an online Representations and Certifications at the System and Awards Management (SAM) website, which may be found at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM//. It is the bidder’s responsibility to ensure that the information provided in each representation and certification is completed truthfully and completely. A bidder’s failure to complete the online representations and certifications prior to the close of the Solicitation (to include listing of the applicable NAICS code and applicable size standards) will result in their bid being deemed non-responsive and eliminated from further consideration. Bidders shall submit the representations and certifications listed in Section 00600 or provide a printed version of the documents from their corporate SAM profile. Bidder must be registered in the database IAW FAR 52.204-7 in order to be awarded a contract and have the applicable NAICS code listed in FAR 52.219-1(c), Small Business Program Representations (Alternate I), Representations.

h. TAB H: 8A PROGRAM CERTIFICATION APPROVAL LETTER OR APPROVAL OF BONA

FIDE PLACE OF BUSINESS LETTER FROM SBA.

a. The bidder shall include 8a program certification approval letter from the SBA El Paso District

Office or the SBA New Mexico District Office; OR

b. The bidder shall include approval of bona fide place of business letter from the El Paso District

SBA.

Failure to provide either letter could render your bid as nonresponsive.

6. SITE VISIT AND PRE-BID CONFERENCE: The Government has scheduled a one day site visit and pre-bid conference at Fort Bliss, TX, at 0800 MST on 5 February 2019.

a. We will meet at BLDG 111, Pershing Road on Fort Bliss, TX. Driving directions to Building 111 from Buffalo Soldier Gate, will be provided as a separate attachment. Please arrive early enough to facilitate going through the visitor’s center at the main gate to receive a visitor’s pass.

b. Firms who wish to attend the site visit shall provide the name(s), company name, position title, telephone number, email address and mailing address of all attendees via e-mail to natalia.lerma.civ@mail.mil no later than 16:00 MST on 29 January 2019.

c. The site visit is limited to a maximum of two (2) attendees per company. Contractor representatives should be prepared to furnish identification if requested.

d. Individual or group questions will not be answered during the site visit. Potential offerors may submit written questions in accordance with number 7 (below) of this instructions to bidders section.

Note: Remarks and explanations made by the Government representatives during the course of the site visit/ pre-bid conference, whether orally or in writing, shall not change or qualify any of the terms or conditions of this solicitation. The solicitation can only be changed by a formal written amendment issued by the Contracting Officer (KO).

7. REQUEST FOR INFORMATION (RFI): All offeror inquiries or questions shall be submitted in writing electronically to Natalia Lerma at natalia.lerma.civ@mail.mil no later than 12 February 2019 at 16:00 MST. Please identify the applicable Statement of Work paragraph or solicitation reference with each question submitted. An amendment will then be issued with all questions and answers. **After the due date no additional RFI’s will be answered**

8. PUBLIC BID OPENING: Please refer to Block 13A of the SF1442. Anyone wishing to attend the bid opening MUST notify the Contracting Officer (flor.f.sanchez.civ@mail.mil) and the Contract Specialist (natalia.lerma.civ@mail.mil) by no later than 5 calendar days prior to the bid opening date with a firm commitment to attend.

If a Bidder believes that the requirements in this Invitation for Bid contain an error, omission, or are otherwise unsound; immediately notify the Contract Specialist in writing with supporting rationale. The Government reserves the right to award this Information for Bid based on the initial bid, as received, without discussion.

SECTION 00800 - SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

ANSWERS TO RFI'S

Fort Bliss Paving IDIQ

W911SG‐19‐B‐0001

Questions & Answers

1. Is there a place for us to dispose of concrete debris inside the military base?

In general, Contractor will be required to dispose the debris outside the installation and ranges. There will be some projects when Contractor will be asked to dispose certain materials specific to installation or ranges. Also, please note that the Contractor shall comply with the C&D document which requires to recycle 60% of demolition (See Document “C&D Package 2018” attached)

2. If there is dumpsite for Concrete Debris, rebar on debris, would rebar need to be separated from concrete?

There is no dumpsite on post. Concrete and rebar shall be separated up to 60% please refer to “C&D Package 2018”.

3. If debris is to be haul off the base, is there any preferred locations to dump?

The C&D document makes reference to some Recycle companies in El Paso, but we don’t have preferences for any particular location.

4. Is there an earth borrow pit inside the base?

Please refer to “Draft Borrow Pit Locations” attached. Please note that these areas are subjected to previous approval from Environmental Office.

5. Is there a place to store excavated soils?

Yes. Excessed soil can be placed at existing borrow pits, must be free of debris, and shall be coordinated with Environmental Office.

6. Does Ft. Bliss have a dump site for milled asphalt?

No. There is no dumpsite nor landfill on post.

7. Will Ft Bliss provide construction water?

Contractor shall contact Fort Bliss Water and pay for the installation Backflow preventer, water meter, and connection. Water will be provided at no cost by Fort Bliss.

8. Can the contractor place a crusher on post for recycling of demolition concrete and asphalt materials?

Any crushing of materials should be done off-post by an authorized and permitted facility.

9. Do the demolition materials belong to the contractor?

Yes. Unless stated otherwise in the Statement of Work.

10. Will a staging dump site on post be designated for materials placement?

Contractor can use the laydown area as staging dump site during the construction of the project. All debris shall be disposed of outside the installation base.

11. Is the road construction materials to meet local state specifications, i.e. base materials, HMAC,portland concrete?

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for construction and maintenance of highways, street, and bridges”.

12. Will the contractor get full size drawings showing details such as location and size of areas to be repaired along with location of curb removal and, the elevations of drainage pipe?

Once the contract is awarded and at the task order level, the Contractor will get drawings which normally consist of: Cover Sheet, Site Location, Utilities, Demolition, New Work, Details, and Traffic Control (Concept). If we provide a storm sewer system will be provide a profile with inverts elevations, pipe size, stations, and slopes.

13. Will the drawings include exiting utilities even though the contractor runs digging permits?

Yes, most of the drawings will include existing utilities.

14. Who keeps the asphalt millings the Government or Contractor?

Contractor keeps the asphalt millings unless noted on the SOW.

15. Is there a design specification for the Pavement slurry sealer?

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for

16. Is the crack sealer material hot or cold applied?

The crack sealer material will be hot applied.

17. Is there a specification we can see to bid the light poles bases?

Pleases refer to Light Pole Base Detail document.

18. Does the contractor help in the planning the phasing schedule?

Yes. A phasing plan will be provided in the plan sets and reviewed with the Contractor.

19. Any indication task orders will overlap in sequencing?

There might be overlapping projects, Contractor will submit a working schedule for all of the projects and coordinate with KO and COR for completion.

20. Is there a geotechnical report?

We do not have a geotechnical report.

21. Will specifications of the type of material of asphalt and concrete paving be issued?

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for

22. Can a deliverables schedules of forms to be submitted be issued?

Submittals forms will be provided by government representative at time of award.

23. Is striping going to be thermos plastic or regular traffic paint? A specification would resolve this question.

Thermoplastic will be applied for roads and Waterborne paint for parking lots.

ELECTRICAL:

24. Where is the 1081 light pole, assembly and base being relocated to? What is the size of the pole and identify the material of the base…don’t want to assume concrete?

The location of where the light pole will be relocated to will be determined on a per task order basis. Light pole less than 40 ft tall. Assume concrete base.

25. How many watts for the 1083 solar roadway light?

300 Watts LED.

26. Identify the 1087 CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL BOARD 200A NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R 240 VOLTS OR 480 VOLTS?

240 V.

27. 1085 SAFETY SWITCH 60 AMPS 240 VOLTS OR 600 VOLTS HEAVY DUTY, NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R , FUSIBLE

OR NON FUSIBLE ?

Fusible

28. 1086 SAFETY SWITCH 100 AMPS 240 VOLTS OR 600 VOLTS HEAVY DUTY, NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R, FUSIBLE

OR NON FUSIBLE ?

Fusible

29. Identify the 1092 400W Metal Halide fixture for the pole?

Must be LED equivalent. Exact fixture will change per task order. Contractor will provide submittals for government approval.

30. How thick is the wall for the 1114 HOLE DRILLING CONCRETE WALL ,1"?

8”-12”

31. How thick is the wall for the 1115 HOLE DRILLING CONCRETE WALL, 2”?

32. What is the 1131 600V, Electrically held 60 AMP?

AC Contactor, Enclosed.

33. What is the 1132 600V Electrically held 100A Contactor?

AC Contactor, Enclosed.

34. Clarification, the contractor can place a crusher on post for recycling of demolition concrete and asphalt materials? (Ref: PART 4 – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES – 5.5 Services..”If the Contractor elects to utilize the storage area made available by the Government…” & REF: 5.5 Salvage, Waste and Disposal 5.5.4 Suitable materials…recycle/reuse…”) & 5.5.8 Deconstructed and Salvageable Materials)

Any crushing of materials should be done off-post by an authorized and permitted facility.

35. Please clarify who owns the material demolished and residual materials from this contract? (Ref: PART 4 – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES – 5.5 Service ”If the Contractor elects to utilize the storage area made available by the Government…” & REF: 5.5 Salvage, Waste and Disposal 5.5.4 Suitable materials…recycle/reuse…” & 5.5.8 Deconstructed and Salvageable Materials)

Contractor owns demolished and residual materials unless noted on the SOW.

36. Clarification, will a staging dump site on post be designated for materials placement? (Ref: PART 4 – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES – 5.5 Services..”If the Contractor elects to utilize the storage area made available by the Government…”

Contractor can use the laydown area as staging dump site during the construction of the project. All debris shall be disposed of outside the installation base.

37. Is the road construction materials to meet local state specifications, i.e. base materials, HMAC, portland concrete? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative

1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

Yes, road construction materials shall meet local state specifications.

38. Will the contractor get full size drawings showing details such as location and size of areas to be repaired along with location of curb removal and, the elevations of drainage pipe? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

Once the contract is awarded and at the task order level, the Contractor will get drawings which normally consist of: Cover Sheet, Site Location, Utilities, Demolition, New Work, Details, and Traffic Control (Concept). If we provide a storm sewer system will be provide a profile with inverts elevations, pipe size, stations, and slopes.

39. Will the drawings include exiting utilities even though the contractor runs digging permits? (REF: 4.7 Responsibilities of Contractor. 4.7.1Per 5.6.2 Hazardous Waste Disposal and Avoidance)

Yes. Drawings will include existing utilities.

40. Who keeps the asphalt millings the Government or Contractor? (Ref: PART 4 – CONTRACTOR FURNISHED ITEMS AND SERVICES – 5.5 Service ”If the Contractor elects to utilize the storage area made available by the Government…” & REF: 5.5 Salvage, Waste and Disposal 5.5.4 Suitable materials…recycle/reuse…” &

5.5.8 Deconstructed and Salvageable Materials)

Contractor keeps the asphalt millings unless noted on the SOW.

41. Is there a design specification for the Pavement slurry sealer? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for

42. Is the crack sealer material hot or cold applied? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

The crack sealer material will be hot applied.

43. Is there a specification we can see to bid the light poles bases? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications)

Pleases refer to Light Pole Base Detail document.

44. Does the contractor help in the planning the phasing schedule? (PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS 5.1.6 “The Scheduling of work….”)

Contractor will help during the planning of the phasing schedule.

45. Will task orders overlap in sequencing of issuance? (PART 5 SPECIFIC TASKS 5.1.6 “The Scheduling of work….”)

There might be overlapping project but we normally leave it up to the Contractor. In this situations we provide a priority list of projects and the Contractor will submit a working schedule for all of the projects.

46. Is there a geotechnical report? (Per 5.6.2 Hazardous Waste Disposal and Avoidance)

We do not have a geotechnical report.

47. Where is the specification for the type of material of asphalt and concrete paving to be issued…we cannot provide a cost estimate without a specification and drawings? (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for

48. Can a deliverables schedules with time increments of whom forms are due to and the format to be submitted be issued? (Per 5.8 Pre‐Construction Deliverables Package) (FYI…I have created these for other agencies and we can create to eliminate us guessing or routing to the wrong entity creating delays)

The COR will provide submittal forms and deliverable schedules.

49. Is striping going to be thermos plastic or regular traffic paint? A specification would resolve this question.

(Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3.

Contract Drawings and Specifications– )

Thermoplastic will be applied for roads and Waterborne paint for parking lots.

50. Will Liquidated damages be reveal for bid guarantee requirements? (Per 5.10.5 Liquidated Damages)

No, liquidated damages will be determined at the task order level. Per FAR 52.228-1 bid guarantee shall be 20% of the bid price or $2,000,000.00, whichever is less.

ELECTRICAL SYSTEM: (Per 252.236‐7001 Contract Drawings and Specifications (Aug 2000) (e) and 1.20 Administrative 1.20.3. Contract Drawings and Specifications– & General Conditions – Electrical Systems)

51. Where is the CLIN 0081 and consecutive CLIN’s for the light pole, assembly and base what is the distance and conditions of were the light pole is relocated to? What is the size of the pole and identify the material of the base…don’t want to assume concrete ?

The location of where the light pole will be relocated to will be determined on a per task order basis. Light pole less than 40 ft tall. Assume concrete base.

52. How many watts for the CLIN 0083 and consecutive CLIN’s for the solar roadway light?

300 Watts LED.

53. CLIN 0087 and consecutive CLIN’s the CIRCUIT BREAKER PANEL BOARD 200A NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R 240

VOLTS OR 480 VOLTS?

240 V.

54. CLIN 0085 and consecutive CLIN’s the SAFETY SWITCH 60 AMPS 240 VOLTS OR 600 VOLTS HEAVY DUTY, NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R , FUSIBLE OR NON FUSIBLE ?

Fusible.

55. CLIN 0086 and consecutive CLIN’s the SAFETY SWITCH 100 AMPS 240 VOLTS OR 600 VOLTS HEAVY DUTY, NEMA 1 OR NEMA 3R, FUSIBLE OR NON FUSIBLE ?

Fusible.

56. Identify the CLIN 0092 and consecutive CLIN’s the 400W Metal Halide fixture for the pole?

Must be LED equivalent. Exact fixture will change per task order. Contractor will provide submittals for government approval.

57. How thick is the wall for the CLIN and consecutive CLIN’s for 0114 HOLE DRILLING CONCRETE WALL ,1"?

58. How thick is the wall for the CLIN and consecutive CLIN’s for 0115 HOLE DRILLING CONCRETE WALL, 2”?

59. What is the CLIN and consecutive CLIN’s for 0131 600V, Electrically held 60 AMP?

AC Contactor, Enclosed

60. What is the CLIN and consecutive CLIN’s for 0132 600V Electrically held 100A Contactor?

AC Contactor, Enclosed ** Questions 61 – 69 apply to the New Mexico Area bid items as well.**

61. Are there any drawings/details for this project? many of the Bid item say “see details”, but I cannot find any.

There are no drawings available. Please disregard that note as Technical Exhibit 1, has been revised to remove “see details”.

62. Bid form, Item 0001‐Haul and dispose of debris. Does this material have to be disposed of off base or is a landfill area available on post?

In general, Contractor will be required to dispose the debris outside the installation and ranges. There will be some projects when Contractor will be asked to dispose certain materials specific to installation or ranges. Also, please note that the Contractor shall comply with the C&D document which requires to recycle 60% of demolition (See Document “C&D Package 2018” attached)

63. Bid form, Item 0003‐Excavation. Does this material have to disposed of off post?

Excavated soil can be placed at existing borrow pits, must be free of debris, and shall be coordinated with COR and Environmental Office. Otherwise, it will be disposed of off post

64. Bid form, Item 0004‐ Fill Material (Borrow Pit). Where is borrow pit located?

Please refer to “Draft Borrow Pit Locations” attached. Please note that these areas are subjected to previous approval from Environmental Office.

65. Bid form, Item 0006 and 0007‐Base Course. Can we substitute TxDOT base course?

Yes. Road construction materials shall meet local latest TXDOT and NMDOT “Standards Specification for

66. Bid form, Item 0009‐Finish Grading. Where does this item get used? Under concrete? Under landscaping?

This line-item will be used after cutting or filling earth to match finish elevations.

67. Bid form, Item 0023‐Asphalt Patching. What is the depth of the base? Of the asphalt?

The depth of the asphalt is 3” and the depth of the base varies depending on each project. Line items from “Earthwork” can be used to satisfy the requirements of the SOW.

68. Bid form, Item 0029‐24” to 36” RCP Pipe. This should be split into two different line items. As it is, we would have to price it as 36”.

Item 0029 will be split into two different line items.

69. Bid form, Items 0134, 0135, 0136‐Light poles. How are the concrete bases paid for?

Concrete base shall be estimated separate from light poles.

Electrical:

70. Is there a requirement that the materials be American made?

Yes.

71. Please detail: Line 100: Solar Roadway Light (what type, part number etc.)

300 Watt LED Solar Roadway Light no more than 40 ft tall.

72. HPS and Metal Halide lighting are old style. Do we bid it as noted or with modern LED?

Use modern LED equivalent, Technical Exhibit 1 has been updated to reflect this change.

73. We were not able to attend the site visit, will you provide an aerial site map location of areas within New Mexico where any work will be perform.

‐McGregor Range

‐Dona Ana Camp

‐Ranges in Dona Ana County

‐Ranges in Otero County

Unfortunately aerial site map locations will not be provided. However, these sites can easily be found on Google maps.

74. The solicitation states, that bidders must submit a letter from the bonding company, stating the company ability to obtain the performance and payment bonds in the amount of the contacts maximum ceiling.

*What is this the maximum ceiling, is it 2.0 million which is the maximum task order or the 7.0 million which is the maximum contract value?

Maximum contract value of $7M

**Please note the Government is not requesting actual bonds at this time. The winning bidder will provide actual performance/payment bonds after contract award on an annual basis estimated at approximately $3.5M per year**

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

1. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AND MODIFICATIONS

The Contractor shall provide Performance and Payment Bonds identified in FAR 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds within the time specified in Block 12b of the SF 1442 (Far 28.102-1(b)(1)). Failure to provide executable documents within the stipulated timeframe may result in a payment delay or a termination action.

Performance and payment bonds shall be required, and the penal sum established, by the contract award ceiling on an annual basis. Reference Contract Clause 52.228-15, Performance and Payment Bonds.

Payment Bond: The penal amount of each Payment Bond shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the original contract ceiling on an annual basis. Any subsequent increase in the contract ceiling shall result in an increase in protection which shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the increase in contract ceiling.

Performance Bond: The penal amount of each Performance Bond shall be one hundred percent (100%) of the original contract ceiling on an annual basis. Any subsequent increase in the contract ceiling shall result in an increase in protection which shall equal one hundred percent (100%) of the increase in contract ceiling.

FAR 52.228-2, Additional Bonds Security, requires the Contractor to promptly furnish additional security if (a) Any surety upon any bond, or issuing financial institution for other security, furnished with this contract becomes unacceptable to the Government;(b) Any surety fails to furnish reports on its financial condition as required by the Government; (c) The contract price is increased so that the penal sum of any bond becomes inadequate in the opinion of the Contracting Officer; or (d) An irrevocable letter of credit (ILC) used as security will expire before the end of the period of required security. If the Contractor does not furnish an acceptable extension or replacement ILC, or other acceptable substitute, at least 30 days before an ILC’s scheduled expiration, the Contracting officer has the right to immediately draw on the ILC.

Notice to Proceed will not be issued until the contractor provides sufficient bonding to cover the contract ceiling on an annual basis.

2. AWARD OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP)

Generally, a 30-day mobilization period will be authorized at the beginning of the period of performance to allow for pre-construction tasks (this time is allocated for the contractor’s use in submission of performance and payment bonds (see Block 12a and 12b of the SF 1442 and FAR 52.228-15), submission of the progress schedule (FAR 52.236-15), notifications to the State for special construction requirements, requesting dig permits, material submittals and subcontractor agreements).

A Notice to Proceed will be given only after approval of required payment protection submitted in accordance with FAR Subpart 28. Standard Forms 25 and 25A are available at http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/gsa/ep/formslibrary. No billable work shall commence under this contract/ modification until after the contractor receives the NTP.

Work shall commence on the job site no later than the 5 calendar days following the date of Notice to Proceed, and all construction and contractual requirements shall be completed no later than the ending date of the period of performance cited in this contract.

3. CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT PROGRESS PAYMENT REQUESTS

The Contractor shall read and be familiar with FAR Clause 52.232-5, Payments Under Fixed Price Construction Contracts, and 52.232-27, Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts.

FAR Clause 52.232-5 stipulates that the Government shall make progress payments monthly as work proceeds. Each progress payment request shall include all of the elements delineated at sub-paragraph (b)(1)(i)-(v). Failure to comply with the minimum requirements in this reference will result in immediate rejection of the invoice until corrected.

Further sub-paragraph (e), Retainage, will be enforced. Relating back to the requirements for an appropriately detailed progress schedule, progress reports and progress payment requests shall be prepared in the same format as the approved progress schedule. Every definable element of work will be shown on every progress report and every payment request. For every element of work not completed by the approved time (late performance), the Contracting Officer will retain the maximum 10% of the amount of the payment of each incident of late performance until the work is satisfactorily completed and inspected in accordance with instructions and standards identified elsewhere in this contract.

Further, sub-paragraph (g), Reimbursement for bond premiums, will be enforced. The contractor shall provide evidence of payment of bond premiums paid to the surety (including coinsurance and reinsurance) before being allowed to submit for reimbursement of those expenditures in a progress payment request.

FAR Clause 52.232-27 (a)(i)(A) discusses the due date for making progress payments as 14 days after the designated billing office receives a PROPER payment request (see discussion above). The Contracting Officer will date/time stamp receipt of each progress payment request package when it is delivered. That date/time will mark day one of the 14-day period for payment IF there is no disagreement over quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with contract requirements. If there is a disagreement in quantity, quality, or contractor compliance with any aspects of the contract at the time of delivery of the invoice, the invoice date/time stamp will be stricken through, initialed and returned to the contractor for correction. This effectively stops the clock and it will start over when a properly executed invoice is delivered to the Contracting Officer.

In accordance with DFARS 252.232-7003, the Contracting Officer hereby determines that the following process is in compliance with DFARS: Once the invoice has been certified by the Contracting Officer, AND the contractor receives a signed copy, the contractor shall initiate a Construction Payment Invoice in WAWF, and route it directly to the COR identified in this contract. The DODAAC that will be used in preparing the WAWF invoice is “W91VB1”. When the COR receives the WAWF invoice, he/she will verify the information submitted with the (local progress payment request form) approved invoice; if all information between the two documents is verified as correct and appropriate, the COR will perform the role of Acceptor, and approve the invoice forward to the DFAS for processing of the payment.

For contracts with a period of performance of 60 days or less the Contracting Officer has determined that no progress payment will be authorized. The Contractor shall be entitled to bill the Government for such projects only after completing a final inspection (and clearing any punch list generated), completion of any applicable O&M classes (to be coordinated with the COR), submission of final paperwork (i.e., as built drawings, DD 1354), and after confirming all certified payroll records have been submitted to the Government.

For projects negotiated with a longer performance period, progress payments are authorized one time each month, up to 80% of the project cost, but only after approval of a construction progress schedule, and only in the amounts verified on subsequently approved progress reports. Progress payment invoices will not be processed in the same week as the progress report is submitted. No progress payments are authorized above 80% of the contract value.

4. AVAILABILITY AND USE OF UTILITY SERVICES

a.) In accordance with FAR Clause 52.236-14, Availability and Use of Utility Services, water and electricity are furnished by the Government for the Contractor's use at no charge and in the performance of construction work at the job site, but only to the extent that their use is necessary to complete the work and the utilities are readily available at the site. Any usage of these utilities beyond what is needed to complete construction work at the job site or exceeds that which is readily available at the job site, and approved for use by the Contracting Officer, shall be furnished by the Contractor at its own expense. These utilities are provided provisionally and only to the extent that is necessary to facilitate the work. This authority can be revoked if the Government witnesses that utilities are being wasted; e.g., lights being left on when no work is being done or water is being left on unattended for any extended amount of time.

Failure of the Contractor to comply with this request to conserve and preserve these utilities will result in the Contractor entering into individual metering agreements at the job site and paying for the use of these utilities.

b.) In reference to FAR Clause 52.236-10, Operations and Storage Areas, SHOULD the Contractor be AUTHORIZED to establish a field operations office or a temporary staging area under this contract, it shall be responsible for consumption of available utilities. Prior to commencement of work under the contract, the contractor shall sign a utility metering agreement with the installation Directorate of Public Works Utilities Section. Prior to final payment under the contract, the contractor shall pay any outstanding utility charges and provide a copy of the paid invoice to the Contracting Officer as evidence of compliance. . If the solicitation does not provide for such arrangements, and the contractor did not receive separate approval for the establishment of such facilities/space from the Contracting Officer, no such authorization is assumed. Any costs incurred for the establishment of field operations facilities after contract award are made solely at the contractor’s cost, and without compensation by the Government. There shall be no squatting on the job site.

5. WRITTEN GUARANTEES AND GUARANTOR'S REPRESENTATIVE

The Government is entitled to all standard commercially offered warranties/guarantees. The Contractor shall obtain all warranties, have them executed in writing, and furnish them to the Contracting Officer prior to final inspection. Additionally, the documentation shall include the name, address, and telephone number of the guarantor's representative responsible for the guarantee during the warranted period, and who will provide warranty related services covered by the warranty/guarantee. The existence of any commercial manufacturer’s warranties does not relieve the contractor of responsibilities identified in FAR clause 52.246-21.

6. DOCUMENTATION TO SUPPORT SUBCONTRACT AWARDS

a) Within five calendar days after the award of any subcontract, the Contractor shall deliver a completed SF Form 1413 (Statement and Acknowledgment) to the Contracting Officer. Each subcontract shall contain, as a minimum, the Contract Number, Task Order Number (if applicable), and Title. The subcontract must clearly identify what the subcontractor will be performing in relation to other trades on the job. All subcontracts shall contain the anticipated period of performance that correlates with the approved Progress Schedule for that Division of work. A sample format shall be submitted for Contracting Officer approval prior to commencement of work under this contract.

b) FAR Clause 52.222-11, entitled "Subcontracts (Labor Standards)", requires that the clauses listed therein be physically inserted in all subcontracts. However, if the Contractor subcontracts by means of purchase orders or other informal types of contractual situations, compliance will be considered provided if clauses are attached to the subcontract form. Written acknowledgement by the subcontractor of these Labor Standards is required. Incorporation by reference does not constitute compliance.

7. RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN GOVERNMENT, CONTRACTOR AND CONTRACTOR PERSONNEL

a) The Government and the Contractor understand and agree that the services to be delivered under this contract are non-personal services and that no employer-employee or master-servant relationship exists or will exist under the contract between the Government and the Contractor or between the Government and the Contractor's personnel.

Further, the Contractor is not the Government's agent.

b) The Government will not exercise any supervision or control over Contractor personnel performing services under this contract. Contractor personnel shall not become an integrated part of the Government organization in connection with performance under this contract.

c) The work required under this contract does not require or authorize the Contractor or his employees to exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Government, but rather, the Contractor's employees shall act and exercise personal judgment and discretion on behalf of the Contractor.

d) Contractor personnel shall not be eligible, by virtue of performance under this contract, for payment by the Government of entitlements and benefits accorded federal employees. The entire consideration to the Contractor for performance of this contract is contained in the provisions for payment set forth in this contract.

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