Synopsis_-_W911WN19B8001_-_Johnstown_Sediment_and_Vegetation_Removal.pdf

Johnstown Sediment and Vegetation Removal Synopsis

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a requirement to remove sediment and vegetation along Stonycreek River, Johnstown Local Flood Protection Project, Unit No. 6, City of Johnstown, Cambria County, Pennsylvania. The general description of the work is as follows:

The overall contract scope of work requires the contractor to remove approximately 11,000 cubic yards of sediment from two locations within the Stonycreek River. The sediment will be sampled and disposed of in accordance with State and Federal regulations.

Mature woody and brushy vegetation has grown within the sediment deposits. All vegetation and root systems will be removed from the sediment deposits. Approximately five acres of vegetation and roots will need to be removed.

Additionally, mature woody and brushy vegetation, has also grown within some of the weepholes and expansion joints along the concrete channel lining. Vegetation will be removed from the weepholes and joints adjacent to the locations of sediment removal. Vegetation larger than ½-inch in diameter will be cut flush with the concrete and be treated with herbicide.

Approximately 560 weepholes and 2,000 feet of joints will need to be cleaned.

After removing vegetation from the expansion joints, the joints will be prepared and resealed with new sealant material. Only those sections where vegetation has been removed will be resealed. The work shall be completed within 365 calendar days after written Notice to Proceed.

The estimated cost of the proposed work is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00.

This acquisition will be set aside for HUBZone Small Business concrens. The resulting award will be for one (1) Firm-Fixed-Price (FFP) contract. All responsible bidders are encouraged to participate. The Invitation for Bid (IFB) will be issued on or about 9 May 2019, online through Federal Business Opportunities (FBO.gov), therefore, requests for hardcopies of the solicitation will not be honored. In order to receive notification of any amendments to this solicitation, interested vendors must register as an interested vendor on the FBO.gov website. If you are not registered, the Government is not responsible with providing notification of any changes to this solicitation.

Contractors MUST be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) BEFORE SUBMITTING A BID ON THIS SOLICITATION (go to www.sam.gov to register). Please be aware that SAM requires a Notarized Statement as part of their registration and renewal process. This process could take more than ten (10) days. The NAICS for this procurement is 238910, “Site Preparation” and the small business size standard is $15 Million.

ATTENTION: For companies new to the Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, the link below will take you to a training Powerpoint slide presentation which will provide information essential to new contractors to help them navigate our bidding process. It will also help them to make their bid-no bid decision as it contains information on what will be required on a Post-http://www.sam.gov/

Award performance basis - submittals, timelines, deadlines & milestones, necessary paperwork you need to supply, etc. This will help you capture everything needed in your bid so that there are no surprises later on. This training is not mandatory to be considered qualified to bid; it is meant as a means to assist you in becoming better prepared to work with the Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District. You can access the training using the link below:

http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Portals/72/docs/SmallBusiness/Solving%20the%20Mystery%20- Understanding%20USACE%20Pittsburgh%20Contracting%20Process.pptx You may give feedback on the training package to the District's small business specialist using the email address of LRP.SBO@usace.army.mil http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Portals/72/docs/SmallBusiness/Solving%20the%20Mystery%20-Understanding%20USACE%20Pittsburgh%20Contracting%20Process.pptx http://www.lrp.usace.army.mil/Portals/72/docs/SmallBusiness/Solving%20the%20Mystery%20-Understanding%20USACE%20Pittsburgh%20Contracting%20Process.pptx