W911WN23B8022 06212023.pdf

Title of Project: Elevator Modernization, Monongahela River Basin Charleroi Locks and Dam

NAICS: 238290 Other Building Equipment Contractors Small Business Size Standard: $22 Million Set-aside: 100% Total Set-aside Bid and Bond modifications received by facsimile w ill not be accepted.

Magnitude: $250,000 to $500,000

ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA PROCUREMENT INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE

ENVIRONMENT (PIEE).

NOTE: BLOCK 13 REQUIREMENTS HAVE BEEN REVISED. SEE ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00 21 00 WITH INFORMATION REGARDING THE

SUBMISSION AND OPENING OF BIDS.

X

SARA T KING 312.876.5376

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

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

NEGOTIATED

21-Jun-2023

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________270 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________21 Jul 2023 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time of fers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______60 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, PITTSBURGH

ATTN CELRP-CT

W S MOORHEAD FEDERAL BUILDING

1000 LIBERTY AVENUE ROOM 2203

PITTSBURGH PA 15222-4186

W911WN

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

412.395.7110FAX:TEL: 412.395.7274 TEL: FAX:

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20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W911WN23B8022

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF NEED

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Pittsburgh District, has a project to refurbish an existing electrical geared traction elevator at Monongahela River Charleroi Locks and Dam in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania. The existing elevator is in the land-wall dam pier house. The major features of the requirements are identified below:

1. Removal and replacement of the electric geared traction elevator driving machine, existing controls, control wiring, power cables, car fixtures and controls, all travel cables, suspension cables and the governor assembly and rope. The existing car, crosshead, safety plank and deflector sheaves shall be inspected and reused if in satisfactory condition.

2. Install the Elevator Machine room Split System Air Conditioner, Heat Pump and all associated control wiring. Also provide 30A non-fused disconnect switch for outdoor condenser unit.

3. Remove and upgrade existing light fixtures.

4. Remove and upgrade existing receptacles in cab, hoistway and machine room with GFCI receptacles.

5. Remove and upgrade existing elevator disconnect switch.

6. Install heat detector in hoistway and machine rooms. Install smoke detector in each lobby area of the elevator. All wiring shall go back to the Elevator Control Panel.

7. Testing new elevator control and functions.

Disposal of electrical equipment will be required. Hazardous materials will be disposed of in accordance with all federal, state and local regulations. Ferrous and all other construction waste material will be disposed of at commercially permitted facilities licensed to accept waste or recyclable materials as applicable.

Section 00 01 10 - Table of Contents

00 01 10 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Division 00 Procurement and Contracting Requirements 00 10 00 Solicitation 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders 00 22 13 Supplemental Instructions to Bidders 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications 00 70 00 Conditions of the Contract 01 00 00 Attachments

Technical Specifications Attachment

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

BID SCHEDULE

Item Description Quantity Unit Unit Price Total 0001 Reimbursement for Actual

Performance and Payment Bonds

1 Job $ $

0002 Rehabilization of Elevator 1 Job $ $

0003 HVAC System 1 Job $ $

0004 Eletrical Upgrade 1 Job $ $

0005 Replacement of Existing Elevator Car, Over and Above Work (refer to DFARS 252.217- 7028)

1 Job $ $

0006 Replacement of Existing Crosshead, Over and Above Work (refer to DFARS 252.217- 7028)

1 Job $ $

0007 Replacement of Exising Safety Plank, Over and Above Work (refer to DFARS 252.217-7028)

1 Job $ $

0008 Replacement of Exising Deflector Sheaves, Over and Above Work (refer to DFARS 252.217-7028)

1 Job $ $

Total Evaluated Price, Items 0001 Through 0008; This total is a Not –to-Exceed amount, as items 0005 through 0008 are Over and Above Work items.

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Performance and Payment Bonds

FFP

Reimbursed based upon actual cost. Delivarable due 10 calendar days from date of contract award.

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: J039

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job Bid Schedule Items 0002 through 0008

FFP

The work covered by this contract consists of all material, labor, tools, and equipment necessary to remove the existing elevator components and replace/upgrade with new components for the Chaleroi lock elevator, as specified in the attached technical specifications and drawings. Deliverable date is 270 calendar days after Notice to Proceed (NTP).

FOB: Destination

PSC CD: J039

NET AMT

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

ADDENDUM TO SECTION 00 21 00

00 21 00-1 LOCATION AND DESCRIPTION OF WORK

Location. The work is located at Charleroi Locks and Dam, Monongahela River, Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania.

Description of Work. This work package will include removal and replacement of the existing elevator with non-proprietary elevator controls, geared traction machine, magnetic tape landing system, Hollister-Whitney Rope Gripper, hoist cables, governor & tail sheave, governor cable, car guide rollers, car door equipment, car doors, door operator, door zone unlocking device, door protection, hoistway door equipment, hoistway doors, hoistway door unlocking device, car top inspection station, fire service operation, car operating panel, dedicated heating and cooling system for elevator machinery space, electrical upgrades, and fire alarm upgrades.

00 21 00-2 MAGNITUDE OF THE WORK

The estimated cost of the proposed work is between $250,000 to $500,000.

00 21 00-3 ACCESS TO SITE

The site of the work may be reached from state highways and local roads and streets, and the inland waterway system, as indicated on the drawings.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and Withdrawals of Bids NOV 1999 52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 252.215-7008 Only One Offer DEC 2022 252.215-7013 Supplies and Services Provided by Nontraditional Defense

Contractors

JAN 2023

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm-Fixed Price Construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20% percent of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Pittsuburg District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

CELRP, Joshua Kaufmann 1000 Liberty Avenue

Pittsburgh, PA 15222-4186

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

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

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

(b) An organized site visit has been scheduled for--

June 26, 2023, 10:00 am ET

(c) Participants will meet at--

Chaleroi Lock and Dam Lock and Dam 4, Monongahela River 1900 Gibsonton Road Monessen, PA 15062

If you intend to plan the site visit then:

(i) Inform the point of contact the day before the site visit with your firm’s name, job title, company, phone number, and email address for all attending. Government Approved Photo Identification will be required, such as: driver’s license or ID issued by a state or outlying possession of the United States, ID card issued by a federal, state or local government agency, school ID, or US Passport. Approved foreign nationals may provide the passport of their country of citizenship;

(ii) Safety boots are required.

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-1/subchapter-H/part-52 [Federal Acquisition Regulation] https://www.ecfr.gov/current/title-48/chapter-2/subchapter-H/part-252 or https://www.acq.osd.mil/ [Defense Acquisition Regulations System, Department of Defense]

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

Alterations, if applicable, will be incorporated by solicitation amendment.

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (NOV 2020)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

IMPORTANT BID NOTES

(THE ABOVE SOLICITATION SECTION 00 10 00 IS TO BE USED BY BIDDERS TO SUBMIT THEIR BIDS;

IT IS ALSO CONSIDERED THE “BID SCHEDULE” AS TERMED THROUGHOUT THE SOLICITATION.)

BID CONDITIONS:

a. From this Solicitation, the Government intends to award one firm-fixed price construction contract to the responsive, responsible bidder submitting the lowest aggregate price for all Items. The intent is to immediately award the base and option items at the time of award.

b. Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 14.301, provides the “responsiveness of bids” provision, bidders must comply with all material respects of this Solicitation (Invitation for Bids) to be considered for the resulting award.

Accordingly, bids submitted by EMAIL must be in compliance with the submission requirements discussed below. (Refer to clause 52.214-5 at Section 00 21 13 of this Solicitation)

c. Split or multiple awards will not result from this Solicitation.

d. STANDARD FORM (SF) 1442: Bidders must complete all required areas located on Page 2 of the Solicitation document (SF 1442 Back) - refer to Block’s 14 through 20C.

e. Bidders must acknowledge receipt of all Solicitation amendments on the Standard Form (SF) 1442 in the space provided OR, by completing Blocks 8 and 15 of the Amendment Form itself (Standard Form 30).

f. PRICE SCHEDULE: The total evaluated price for the work shall be based on the TOTAL of all BASE AND REPLACE (OVER and ABOVE WORK) line items included in the Bid Schedule. The Contractor shall enter both its unit price and extended price next to each Bid Contract Line Item Number (CLIN). Offerors/bidders shall bid ALL items in the Bid Schedule, with no exceptions. Should a Contractor fail to fully complete the bid schedule, its bid will not be considered responsive to the solicitation and eligible for the resultant contract award.

g. BID GUARANTEE: Bidders are required to submit with their bid, a Bid Guarantee for this project in accordance with the Federal Acquisition Regulation Clause 52.228-1, “Bid Guarantee” – Refer to Solicitation Section 00 21 00 for the full text of this Clause.

Any bidder failing to submit a Bid Guarantee will be considered non- responsive to the Solicitation and ineligible for award. A bid guarantee shall be submitted at 20% of the bid price or $3M whichever is the lesser.

h. PREAWARD SURVEY FORM – The bidder shall complete and submit the preaward survey form with the bid. The preaward survey form aids in expediting the award of this project. The Government will survey, as part of making an affirmative determination, the apparent successful bidder.

i. SECTION 00 45 00 (REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS): The bidder must complete the representations and certifications, and submit along with all other documents required by this Solicitation. In order to place a bid in response to this

Solicitation, the bidder must be registered in an “active status” at the System for Award Management (SAM) (registration can be completed on line for free at www.sam.gov).

Accordingly, any bid furnished without an active registration at SAM may be considered non-responsive to the material requirements of this Solicitation and ineligible for award.

j. A small business joint venture offeror must submit, with its offer, the representation required in paragraph (c) of FAR solicitation provision 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations, in accordance with 52.204-8(d) for the following categories:

(A)Small business;

(B)Service-disabled veteran-owned small business;

(C)Women-owned small business (WOSB) under the WOSB Program;

(D)Economically disadvantaged women-owned small business under the WOSB Program; or

(E)Historically underutilized business zone small business.

BID SUBMISSION:

ELECTRONIC METHOD OF BID SUBMISSION:

The only authorized transmission method for bids/proposals in response to this solicitation is electronically via the PROCUREMENT INTEGRATED ENTERPRISE ENVIRONMENT (PIEE) system. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (EMAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND

CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

PIEE SYSTEM REGISTRATION:

Using the PIEE link: – https://piee.eb.mil, follow the instructions on the PIEE website to register, elect a proposal manager, and submit bids/offers.

Information regarding how to set up a vendor registration is included in this link:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/portal/overview/vendorRegister.xhtml. On this page, click on the “Vendor User Registration” Doc and it will take you through the process of registering as a vendor.

Be sure to select “SOL-Solicitation” in the drop-down list and choose the “Proposal Manager” role to be given the proper permissions to submit your bid/offers.

Further training is available at the following links:

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/index.xhtml - This link shows information regarding the Solicitation application in PIEE and the different roles available.

https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/xhtml/wbt/sol/solicitation/proposals.xhtml - This link is for Offerors regarding the Proposal Manager function and instruction on submitting a Proposal.

TEHCNICAL DIFFICULTIES: It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the full proposal by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the alternate method for proposal submission is via email the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist. The Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method. “In the unlikely event the PIEE system is not operational, experiences technical difficulties, or a Contractor is temporarily unable to access or use the system, the Contractor shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer. This Notification must occur prior to the submission deadline. Contractor notification shall be in writing and may be in conjunction with verbal notification, but verbal notification alone shall not be sufficient.

In the event that the Contractor alleges technical difficulties and does not notify the contracting officer until after the closing date and time, the contracting officer will determine the Contractor’s bid/proposal submission as late. All bids/proposals received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR).

FORMAT OF BIDS/PROPOSALS:

(1) Electronic copies of each volume shall be compatible with the current software products: Adobe

Acrobat Reader and Microsoft Office Suite. Narrative portions of the proposal shall be in Adobe Acrobat portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. The Offeror shall not embed sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files into the proposal files. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each volume, section, and item. Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before submission. The Bidder/Offeror shall verify all contents of its attachments to ensure they are readable and in full compliance with the Solicitation requirements.

(2) Submission limitations: twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB).

You may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission. It is the responsibility of the contractor to determine the size of its electronic file.

Should the Bidder need to break up its submittal, it may provide separate attachment to avoid exceeding the size limit.

(3) FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload in the following format: CUI_SP_PROPIN_Solicitation Number_Volume No._ Firm Name. For example, CUI_SP_PROPIN _W912P62xR000x_Volume I_ USACE. The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII)) in the File Description.)

(4) The bid/proposal submission shall include all required documents. (re: “Important Bid Notes,” Solicitation Section 00 22 13).

SUBMISSION DATE AND TIME:

(1) Bid’s are due one hour prior the time specified on Page 1 of this Solicitation, Block #13a. Please note, FAR Subpart 14.302 Bid submission;

“Bids shall be submitted so that they will be received in the office designated in the invitation for bids not later than the exact time set for opening of bids.”

The District is in the Eastern Time Zone.

(2) RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purposes of establishing whether a bid/proposal submission is considered timely, the Government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded and posted into the PIEE website, which requires a PIEE electronic signature.

(3) The PIEE electronic signature process requires time to obtain through PIEE, a digital pin. Bidders/Offerors are responsible for allotting sufficient time to obtain this pin during the submission process in order to complete the PIEE signing and posting process prior to the date and time for submission. Once an offeror successfully signs and posts the offer, PIEE will send official submission date and time email to government Contracting Officials; it is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of proposal.

Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or, in some cases, hours. Bidders/Offerors are responsible for ensuring that bids/proposals are submitted reach the designated location in time, thus responsible for allowing sufficient time for submission.

VIRTUAL BID OPENING:

(1) For this procurement, Contracting will conduct a virtual Bid Opening. THE VIRTUAL BID OPENING WILL BEGIN ON the time and date specified on Page 1 of this Solicitation, Block #13a. - THE WEBEX AND AUDIO

INFORMATION FOR THE VIRTUAL BID OPENING FOLLOWS:

(2) Interested individuals will navigate to a WEBEX link. The bids will be read aloud and individuals will be able to view the Bid Opening information on the WEBEX screen as the bids are opened. Should technological issues ensue from the visual viewing at the WEBEX, the audio access will take precedence and satisfy the conditions of bids being communicated publicly/read aloud.

Within 3 days prior to the bid opening, the government will provide a meeting link with a password and phone number at the sam.gov website (https://sam.gov), wherein the Solicitation package is published.

BIDDER QUESTIONS MUST SUBMIT USING PROJNET

Submit solicitation questions only [not bids or proposals] via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at https://www.ProjNet.org/ProjNet. As noted below, bidders/offerors shall not submit their proposals via ProjNet. Bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. The Projnet call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago); their telephone number is 800-428-HELP.

The Solicitation number is: W911WN-23-B-8022 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 7PZ3YX-VF93E2

Specific Instructions for ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

1. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

2. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

3. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

4. Email. Enter the email address you would like to use for communication.

5. Select Continue. A page will then open stating a user account was not found and will ask you to create one using the provided form.

6. Enter your First Name, Last Name, Company, City, State, Phone, Email, Secret

Question, Secret Answer, and Time Zone. Make sure to remember your Secret Question and Answer as they will be used from this point on to access the ProjNet system.

7. Select Add User. Once this is completed you are now registered within ProjNet and are currently logged into the system.

NOTES:

1. Bidders/offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety and to review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of bids/proposals.

2. Bidders/offerors may submit only one question per inquiry. All inquiries containing multiple questions will be rejected. Only questions pertaining to the Design Services Indefinite Delivery Contract will be entertained.

3. Government responses to technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures that are submitted to ProjNet in accordance with the procedures above are not binding on the Government unless an amendment is issued on beta.SAM.gov. In the case of any conflicts, the last posted notice or, if applicable, amendment posted to beta.SAM.gov governs. Any changes or revisions to the solicitation Notice will be issued on beta.SAM.gov.

4. The ability to enter technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures will be disabled ten (10) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in this solicitation Notice. No Government responses will be entered into the ProjNet system within five

(5) calendar days prior to the closing date stated in this solicitation Notice.

Specific Instructions for Future ProjNet Bid Inquiry Access:

a. For future access to ProjNet, you will not be emailed any type of password. You will utilize your Secret Question and Secret Answer to log in.

b. From the ProjNet home page linked above, click on Quick Add on the upper right side of the screen.

c. Identify the Agency. This should be marked as USACE.

d. Key. Enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed above.

e. Email. Enter the email address you used to register previously in ProjNet.

f. Select Continue. A page will then open asking you to enter the answer to your Secret

Question.

g. Enter your Secret Answer and click Login. Once this is completed you are now logged into the system.

h. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add an inquiry.

RESPONSIBLE PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTORS

Bidders/offerors must be found to be responsive and responsible in order to be considered for award. See FAR Subpart 9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors for more information. To assist the Government in establishing the responsibility of bidders/offerors, bidders/offerors must be registered in sam.gov, submit a complete the following Preaward Survey Form, and submit the required representations and certifications included in this solicitation in Section 00 45 00. In accordance with FAR 9.104-1(d), the Government may use Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) and/or references to determine if a bidder has satisfactory performance records. Offerors may submit a statement regarding previous experience in performing comparable work, business and technical organization, financial resources, and other plant available to be used in performing the work.

REGISTRATION IN SAM

The System for Award Management (SAM) is the Government’s online database of federal contractors.

Contractors self-register in SAM at the website www.sam.gov . Registration is free to all users. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, an bidder/offeror must be registered in SAM when submitting an offer, and must continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract. Bidders/offerors shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation. A bidder/offeror may also complete the certifications at https://www.sam.gov in lieu of completing the representations and certifications in this solicitation provided that all the FAR and DFARS certifications contained in the solicitation have been completed. All Bidders/offerors shall be registered at https://www.sam.gov with the NAICS code that is shown on the front page of the solicitation prior to submitting an offer. See FAR Provision 52.204-7 for more information.

Section 00 22 13 - Supplementary Instructions to Bidders

SUPPLEMENTAL INSTRUCTIONS

PREAWARD SURVEY INFORMATION FORM

(RE: FAR Subparts 9.104-1 and 9.105-1) SOLICITATION Title: Elevator Modernization Chaleroi Please complete the below form to assist in the completion of a Pre-award Survey:

1. COMPANY NAME AND ADDRESS:

2. PHONE NUMBER

3. EMAIL ADDRESS

4. BUSINESS SIZE (select one)

Large Business Small Business HUBZone Business 8A Woman-Owned Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned

5. Contractor is registered with SAM: ______YES or ____NO (See FAR 52.204-7)

6. Unique Entity Identifier (This is 12 digit alphanumeric code)______________________

7. CAGE NO. _________________________________

8. TAX ID # _________________________________

9. Month and Year started in business:

10. Year and State Incorporated:

11. Key Personnel:

President/Owner:

Vice President/Partner:

Secretary/Treasurer:

12. Number of Full-Time Employees:

13. Surety:

Agency:

Agent:

Address, City & State:

Telephone#:

14. Insurance Company:

Agency:

Agent:

15. Financial Institution Information:

Name of Bank:

Contact Person:

16. References: Provide the names and contact information of three references.

Information obtained from references will be used to determine if you have been diligent in the following areas: a) Quality of Work; b) Timely Performance; c) Effectiveness of Management; d) Compliance with Safety Standards; and e) Compliance with Labor Standards.

A. Name of Reference:

Related project title and contract number:

Reference Contact Information:

B. Name of Reference:

C. Name of Reference:

17. Does your company have any ongoing projects that may cause a problem with completing or beginning performance of the subject project?

18. Does your company own all of necessary tools and equipment to perform the work of the project?

END OF FORM

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

SEP 2022

252.225-7055 Representation Regarding Business Operations with the Maduro Regime

MAY 2022

252.225-7973 (Dev) Prohibition on the Procurement of Foreign-Made Unmanned Aircraft Systems - Representation (DEVIATION 2020- O0015)

MAY 2020

252.227-7028 Technical Data or Computer Software Previously Delivered to the Government

JUN 1995

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2023)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238290.

(2) The small business size standard is $22,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern that submits an offer, other than on a construction or service acquisition, but proposes to furnish an end item that it did not itself manufacture, process, or produce is 500 employees, or 150 employees for information technology value-added resellers under NAICS code 541519, if the acquisition--

(i) Is set aside for small business and has a value above the simplified acquisition threshold;

(ii) Uses the HUBZone price evaluation preference regardless of dollar value, unless the offeror waives the price evaluation preference; or

(iii) Is an 8(a), HUBZone, service-disabled veteran-owned, economically disadvantaged women-owned, or women-owned small business set-aside or sole-source award regardless of dollar value.

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

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

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

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

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

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract is for supplies to be delivered or services to be performed in the United States or its outlying areas, or when the contracting officer has applied part 19 in accordance with 19.000(b)(1)(ii).

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American-Free Trade Agreements-Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates II and III.)

This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $50,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $92,319, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $92,319 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

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

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

FAR Clause Title Date Change

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

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO

SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT (NOV 2021)

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

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision-

Backhaul, covered telecommunications equipment or services, critical technology, interconnection arrangements, reasonable inquiry, roaming, and substantial or essential component have the meanings provided in the clause 52.204-25, Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

(b) Prohibition.

(1) Section 889(a)(1)(A) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2019, from procuring or obtaining, or extending or renewing a contract to procure or obtain, any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(2) Section 889(a)(1)(B) of the John S. McCain National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2019 (Pub. L.

115-232) prohibits the head of an executive agency on or after August 13, 2020, from entering into a contract or extending or renewing a contract with an entity that uses any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services as a substantial or essential component of any system, or as critical technology as part of any system. This prohibition applies to the use of covered telecommunications equipment or services, regardless of whether that use is in performance of work under a Federal contract. Nothing in the prohibition shall be construed to--

(i) Prohibit the head of an executive agency from procuring with an entity to provide a service that connects to the facilities of a third-party, such as backhaul, roaming, or interconnection arrangements; or

(ii) Cover telecommunications equipment that cannot route or redirect user data traffic or cannot permit visibility into any user data or packets that such equipment transmits or otherwise handles.

(c) Procedures. The Offeror shall review the list of excluded parties in the System for Award Management (SAM) (https://www.sam.gov) for entities excluded from receiving federal awards for "covered telecommunications equipment or services."

(d) Representations. The Offeror represents that--

(1) It [ ___ ] will, [ ___ ] will not provide covered telecommunications equipment or services to the Government in the performance of any contract, subcontract or other contractual instrument resulting from this solicitation. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(1) of this section if the Offeror responds "will" in paragraph (d)(1) of this section; and

(2) After conducting a reasonable inquiry, for purposes of this representation, the Offeror represents that--

It [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not use covered telecommunications equipment or services, or use any equipment, system, or service that uses covered telecommunications equipment or services. The Offeror shall provide the additional disclosure information required at paragraph (e)(2) of this section if the Offeror responds "does" in paragraph (d)(2) of this section.

(e) Disclosures.

(1) Disclosure for the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision. If the Offeror has responded "will" in the representation in paragraph (d)(1) of this provision, the Offeror shall provide the following information as part of the offer:

(i) For covered…