W911XK24B0005 Little Manistee Sea Barrier and Trap Amendment 0001.pdf

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

Little Manistee Sea Lamprey Barrier The purpose of this Amendment 0001 is to:

1. Extended the Bid Due Date to no later than 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) on 5 September 2024 from 29 August 2024.

2. Revised language under Instruction to Bidders, changing the Bid Opening date changed to 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) on 5 September 2024.

3. .Removed Davis Bacon Wage Determination MI 2024-0048 and Replaced it w ith Davis Bacon Wage Determination MI 2024-0043 (effective 08/16/2024).

4. Change to Plans - Removed Sheet C-303 and Replaces it w ith new Plan Sheet C303.

5. Changes to Specification – Section 32 21 13 Chain Link Fences and Gates.

All other terms and conditions remain unchanged.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W911XK24B0005

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

30-Jul-2024

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.

U0001

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

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

28-Aug-2024

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U.S.ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, DETROIT

477 MICHIGAN AVENUE, 7TH FLOOR

DETROIT MI 48226-4523

W911XK 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION SF 30 - BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE (SF 30)

The following have been added by full text:

AMENDMENT 0001

<Amendment 0001> Summary of Changes

1. Update Drawing C-303, “Required and Option South Abutment Cross Sections”. Noted change in Section 00 70 00 – Conditions of the Contract, CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT, DFARS 252.236- CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000), Index of Drawings

2. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.1 Fabric” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.1 Fabric” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES with the below language.

“FS RR-F-191/1; Type II, aluminum-coated steel, 9 gauge, conforming to ASTM A491 or Type I, zinc-coated steel, 9 gauge conforming to ASTM A392, with 2.0 ounces per square foot of coated surface. Provide selvage knuckled at one selvage and twisted and barbed at the other. Height of fabric, as indicated.

Provide fabric consisting of wires woven into a 1 inch diamond mesh. Provide one-piece fabric widths for fence heights up to 12 feet.”

3. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.2.1.1 Line Posts” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.2.1.1 Line Posts” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES with the below language.

“Provide line posts complying with FS RR-F-191/3. Provide Class 1, steel pipe, Grade A Regular Strength or Class 2, aluminum pipe in minimum sizes listed in FS RR-F-191/3 for each class and grade.”

4. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.2.1.2 End, Corner and Pull Posts” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK

FENCES AND GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.2.1.2 End, Corner and Pull Posts” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES with the below language.

“Provide end, corner, and pull posts in minimum sizes listed in FS RR-F-191/3 for each class and grade. Provide Class 1, steel pipe, Grade A Regular Strength or B, or Class 2, aluminum pipe.”

5. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.2.2 Composite Posts” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES

AND GATES.

6. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.2.3 Post Tops” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.2.3 Post Tops” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES

“Provide steel or aluminum tops, designed as a weathertight closure cap. Post top to have finish and coating matching rails and posts. Steel type to be pressed steel galvanized after fabrication having a minimum zinc coating of 1.20 ounces per square foot. Provide one cap for each post, unless equal protection is provided by a combination post-cap and wire supporting arm. Provide caps with an opening to permit through passage of the top rail.”

7. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.3 Braces and Rails” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.3 Braces and Rails” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES

“Class 1, steel pipe, Grade A Regular Strength or B, or Class 2 aluminum pipe, in minimum sizes listed in FS RR-F-191/3 for each class and grade.

Class 2, aluminum pipe or 3, formed steel sections, in minimum sizes listed in FS RR-F-191/3 for each class and grade. Provide PVC color coating, minimum thickness, 0.01 inch in accordance with ASTM F1043; color to match fabric in accordance with ASTM F934.”

8. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.4 Wire Ties” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.4 Wire Ties” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

“Provide 9-gauge wire for tying fabric to line posts, spaced a maximum of 12 inches on center. For tying fabric to rails and braces, space wire ties a maximum of 24 inches on center. For tying fabric to tension wire, space 0.105-inch hog rings 24 inches on center. Manufacturer's standard procedure will be accepted if of equal strength and durability.

FS RR-F-191/4. Provide wire ties constructed of the same material and coating as the fencing fabric.”

9. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.2.8 Tension Wire” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.2.8 Tension Wire” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES

“Provide metallic coated steel marcelled tension wire,( No. 7-gauge) complying with ASTM A824.

Provide aluminum-coated (aluminized) steel wire with coating that weighs not less than 0.4 ounces per square foot. Provide zinc-coated steel wire with zinc coating that weighs not less than 2.0 ounces per square foot.”

10. Update to Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

Delete paragraph “2.3 Gates” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES.

Add revised paragraph “2.3 Gates” in Specification Section 32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND

“FS RR-F-191/2; Type I, single swing. Shape and size of gate frame, as indicated. Framing and bracing members, round of steel or aluminum alloy. Steel member finish, zinc-coated. Provide gate frames and braces of minimum sizes listed in FS RR-F-191/3 for each Class and Grade, except that steel pipe frames are a minimum of 1.90 inches o.d., 0.120 inches minimum wall thickness and aluminum pipe frames and intermediate braces are 1.869 inches o.d. minimum, 0.940 lb/ft of length.

Provide intermediate members as necessary for gate leaves more than 8 feet wide, to provide rigid construction, free from sag or twist.”

11. Extend Bid Proposal deadline from 2:00 p.m. (Eastern) on August 29, 2024 to no later than 2:00:00 p.m (Eastern) on September 5, 2024.

12. Revise Bid Opening from from 2:30 p.m. (Eastern) on August 29, 2024 to 2:30 p.m (Eastern) on September 5, 2024.

13. Updated Davis-Bacon Wage Determination to MI 2025-0043 Modification No. 6, effective 08/16/2024.

REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION AND GOVERNMENT RESPONSES

1. What is the anticipated project start date?

Government Response: For clarification, the project physical and administrative completion dates and notice to proceed date are included in the solicitation document. The contractor is responsible for providing a schedule which aligns with these dates. Work on the project shall commence following the notice to proceed date. The Government does not assume work at the physical project site location would commence until Spring 2025.

2. Can a bid extension be granted for the due date?

Government Response: See forthcoming Amendment 0001. The bid due date will be extended to September 5, 2024.

3. The fence indicated on the plans is called out to be 6' tall on sheet C303, and 7' tall on sheet SS505. Which height is required?

I also see that the spec is referencing RR-F-191 /3D, which is a spec for aluminum pipe for the fence from 1981. Is this spec to be followed ? Or will this be steel pipe?

Government Response: For clarification, Specification Section 32 31 13 references RR-F-191/3E. See forthcoming Amendment 0001 for Specification Section 32 31 13 and Plan set revisions.

4. Please confirm that the welding for the spillway structure shall be in accordance with AWS D.1.5. The summary of work calls out D.1.1, which is standard structural welding.

Government Response: For clarification, see Specification Section 05 50 13. Welding must be in accordance with AWS D1.1.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 29-Aug-2024 02:00 PM to 05-Sep-2024 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

<AMENDMENT 0001>

UAI 5122.1302-100

Veterans Employment Emphasis for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Contracts

In addition to complying with the requirements outlined in FAR Part 22.13, FAR Provision 52.222-38, FAR Clause 52.222-35, FAR Clause 52.222-37, DFARS 222.13 and Department of Labor regulations, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) contractors and subcontractors at all tiers are encouraged to promote the training and employment of U.S. veterans while performing under a USACE contract. While no set-aside, evaluation preference, or incentive applies to the solicitation or performance under the resultant contract, USACE contractors are encouraged to seek out highly qualified veterans to perform services under this contract. The following resources are available to assist USACE contractors in their outreach efforts:

- U.S. Department of Labor Veterans’ Employment and Training Service (VETS): https://www.dol.gov/vets/

- Federal Veteran Employment Information: https://www.fedshirevets.gov/

- Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Program: https://www.benefits.va.gov/vow/

- U.S. Army Warrior Transition Command Employment Index: https://wct.army.mil/modules/employers/index.html

- Hiring Our Heroes: https://www.uschamberfoundation.org/hiring-our-heroes

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. INTENT

The intent of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) is to award one (1) Firm-Fixed Price Construction Contract for the Little Manistee Sea Lamprey Barrier project located in Manistee, Michigan.

2. BASIS OF AWARD

Award shall be made to the lowest priced bidder who is found to be responsive and responsible. See FAR Subpart

9.1, Responsible Prospective Contractors and FAR Provision 52.214-19, Contract Award - Sealed Bidding - Construction, for more information.

A. PRICE BASIS

Bidders are hereby advised that only bids submitted on a firm-fixed price basis will be considered, and that bids submitted on any basis other than firm-fixed price basis will be rejected. Bid price alterations, i.e., crossed-out or white-out changes on the bid will not be accepted unless the change(s) is/are initialed by the person authorized to sign the bid package.

B. BID QUANTITIES

Bids for less than specified quantities of each item in the Schedule will not be considered. Failure to submit a unit price for each item where required in the bid schedule will be considered as a material deviation from the requirements of the solicitation and the bid will be rejected. (FAR 14.404-2)

3. SITE VISIT

As indicated in FAR Provision 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995), an organized site visit has been scheduled for this project. Please see the referenced FAR provision for additional details. Note: Prospective contractors are strongly encouraged to visit the project site prior to preparing and submitting any bid.

4. REGISTRATION IN SAM

A. 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.

B. In accordance with FAR Provision 52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT, a bidder must be registered in SAM to be eligible for award and must continue to be registered during performance and through final payment of any contract. SAM requires new and updated accounts to be accompanied by a notarized letter appointing the authorized Entity Administrator for their SAM account(s). Acceptance of the letter and subsequent approval of SAM registration can take up to two months. Offerors who are not currently registered in SAM are encouraged to start the registration process as soon as possible to ensure it is complete prior to any proposal submission. In addition, ensure your SAM account indicates your firm is eligible for “All Awards”.

C. Bidders who are not currently registered in SAM with the NAICS Code that is indicated in Block 10, at the front of this Solicitation, are encouraged to register under the identified NAICS Code as soon as possible to ensure that it is complete prior to submission of any bid.

D. See FAR 52.204-7 for more information.

5. REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION/BIDDER INQUIRY

A. Questions/Inquiries. All questions pertaining to this requirement shall be submitted in writing through the Bidder Inquiry function in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet. This is the Army Corps of Engineers’ standard platform for receiving and responding to questions and requests for information.

B. All questions and responses will be visible to all registered users who sign into the system for this solicitation.

C. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

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

E. Identification of this Solicitation:

The Solicitation Number is: W911XK24B0005 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: JPJ48I-PIDVPB

F. 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.

G. Bidders shall not include identifying information in any submitted inquiry.

H. Bidders shall only submit one question per inquiry. Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

I. The Bidder Inquiry System will stop receiving new inquiries ten (10) calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date at 2:00 PM (Eastern) in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

J. Bidders are requested to review the specifications and the solicitation documents in its entirety and review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

K. The Bidder Inquiry System call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago).

The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

L. Once all inquiries are compiled and addressed, if necessary, the questions and answers will be generated as an amendment and posted through the PIEE website for all interested parties to view. Bidders shall submit an acknowledgment of any amendment prior to the solicitation closing date. If additional time is needed for submission, this extension will be executed on the same amendment as the questions and answers. Bidders are hereby cautioned that oral explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. Questions (on a non-attribution basis) and answers shall be furnished to all prospective bidders via the projnet website.

6. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS:

A. SF 1442 & AMENDMENTS. Bidders are required to submit a completed/signed SF 1442. Amendments issued may be acknowledged on the SF 1442 Block 19 or on each SF 30 Amendment. The SF 1442 and SF 30s must be signed by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102.

B. BID SCHEDULE (CLIN SCHEDULE). The bidder shall submit a completed Bid Schedule for the furnishing of all labor, material, equipment, etc., necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this solicitation. All contract line-item numbers (CLINS) must be complete. Each CLIN shall include all costs associated for the work listed under each CLIN. If awarded, payment for the items listed in the CLIN Schedule shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all labor, equipment, materials, etc., for performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications. All costs for work not specifically mentioned in the CLIN Schedule shall be included in the contract prices for the items listed. See Item 2 above for additional details. Failure to provide a completed Bid Schedule may be considered “unresponsive” and thus render the bid ineligible for award.

C. Bid Guarantee: A Bid Guarantee is required for this solicitation. The penal sum of the bond for the proposed contract will be required in accordance with FAR Clause 52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE. Bidders shall submit a digital/scanned copy of the completed Bid Bond, Standard Form 24, electronically with their bid through PIEE no later than the response date specified on the solicitation. After bid opening, the apparent low bidder will be required to mail in its original bid and original bonds. If USACE personnel are not available to inspect the original bonds, the Contracting Office may call the bonding company to verify the information in the bond.

D. Subcontracting Plan (Large Business Concerns Only). Each Large Business Offeror shall submit a Small Business Subcontracting Plan containing all elements required by FAR clause 52.219-9 ALT I. The approved Small Business Subcontracting Plan will be incorporated into any resultant contract if awarded to a large business.

Offerors are strongly encouraged to meet a small disadvantaged business goal of 5%.

E. All bidders are reminded to complete and submit all FAR and DFARS provisions related to Representations and Certifications. Bidders shall complete and submit any additional full text certifications that are included in the solicitation unless the bidder is able 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 online. If including the full text certifications with the bid submission, Offerors shall not include the representations and certifications with the bid. Offeror may include the full text certifications as a separate file or may provide an affirmative statement in the bid package attesting to the completion of the certifications at https://www.sam.gov.

F. The Offeror’s proposal shall be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall submit their proposal using the following link: https://piee.eb.mil/

G. Do not include exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in the bid. If the offer includes any standard company terms and conditions in conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may be determined “unacceptable” and thus ineligible for award. Any questions related to specific terms and conditions must be resolved prior to submission of the bid.

H. The Government will not pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of bids.

I. Failure to comply with the included instructions may result in an offeror not being eligible for award.

7. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING BIDS:

A. INTRODUCTION: To assure timely processing of bids, Bidders must follow the instructions contained herein.

Bidders are required to meet all solicitation requirements. The Bidder shall submit all requested information specified in the solicitation by the closing date and time specified. See Item 8 BID OPENING for public opening of bids received as a result of this solicitation.

B. Failure to include all required information may cause the bid to be considered non-responsive and not considered further for award.

C. GENERAL BID SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS. ELECTRONIC BIDS. In an effort to reduce paperwork and costs, ALL RESPONSES TO THIS ANNOUNCEMENT SHALL BE SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY. Hand carried delivery or USPS/UPS/FedEx delivery of hard copies and/or CD ROMs are not authorized. Facsimile submission is not authorized. ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION IS REQUIRED THROUGH PIEE Solicitation Module suite at https://piee.eb.mil/. It is the responsibility of the Offeror to confirm receipt of bids. All bids 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). For instructions on how to post an offer, please refer to the Posting Offer demo: https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/sol/Posting_Offer.pdf.

In order to register in PIEE:

Step 1. Navigate to https://piee.eb.mil/ Step 2. Select Register [top right] Step 3. Select Vendor, Create a User ID and Password and follow the prompts to complete your User Profile Information [next]

To view the solicitation or post an offer, user must have the corresponding role in the Solicitation Module.

Step 1. Select SOL-Solicitation Step 2. Select Proposal Manager (Posting Capability) or Proposal View Role (View Only)

Step 3. Click Add Roles Step 4. Fill in your Location Code (CAGE Code) [next] Step 5. Provide a justification for your registration [next] Step 6. Follow the remaining prompts to submit your registration:

Note: Group Administrator must activate the roles within PIEE for the roles to be applied at the user level. The Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) help desk may be reached by calling telephone number 866- 618-5988 for assistance.

D. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files by the Contracting office. In the event that the Solicitation Module is down, the Offeror must contact the Contracting Officer and Contract Specialist prior to the due date/time of offers by emailing the following points of contact:

Kari Tauriainen, Contracting Officer at kari.tauriainen@usace.army.mil Dorretta Calhoun-Battles, Contract Specialist at dorretta.j.calhoun-battles@usace.army.mil Contracting Mailbox at LRE-Proposal@usace.army.mil Include the Solicitation No. W911XK24B00005 in the email subject line.

E. FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload (i.e. Bid/Offer, Bid Bond, and so on). The “File Description” will be included in the email notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identification Information (PII) in the File Description.) Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. Title the file(s) in the following format:

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_BID

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_BID BOND

W911XK24B0005_COMPANY NAME_SUBCONTRACTING PLAN

F. RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS: For the purposes of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the PIEE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

Bidders are encouraged to keep a copy of the upload confirmation for their record. Submissions after the deadline will be considered late and will be processed in accordance with FAR 14.304. Effective September 26, 2018 and in accordance with FAR Clause 52.204-7, “An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM.gov when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic performance, basic ordering agreement, or blank purchasing agreement resulting from this Solicitation.” Vendors are highly encouraged to check their registration status and plan accordingly prior to submitting a bid.

8. BID OPENING:

All sealed bids must be delivered electronically per the instructions contained within this solicitation. The bid opening will be conducted telephonically via the below conference call-in number. Bids must be received by the date and time as specified in the solicitation, otherwise they will be deemed late and unacceptable. The Call-in information is as follows:

AUDIO CONFERENCE ACCESS INFORMATION:

USA Toll-Free: 844-800-2712

ATTENDEE ACCESS CODE: 2824 363 3682

The Contract Specialist will download all bid submissions and compile the information prior to the teleconference bid opening. The bid opening teleconference will be conducted on August 29, 2024 at 02:30 PM (Eastern).

September 5, 2024 at 02:30 PM (Eastern). At the time of bid opening, the Contracting Officer will 1) read the firm name, confirm the bid (and amendments if applicable) were signed and/or acknowledged, confirm the presence of a bid bond, read aloud the total value of the bid, and 2) read aloud the independent government estimate. Once the information has been read, the Contracting Officer will close the bid opening and the call will come to an end. The bid abstract will be posted to the sam.gov website within one (1) business day from when the bids were opened.

9. DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY:

To ensure award is made to a responsible bidder, a determination of responsibility will be conducted. The apparent low bidder may be contacted by the Contracting Officer to provide additional information to aid in the responsibility determination. As part of this determination, the Contracting Officer will utilize the guidance contained in FAR 9.104-1 which states, to be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must:

A. Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract or the ability to obtain them.

B. Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule.

C. Have a satisfactory performance record.

D. Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics.

E. Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them.

F. Has the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them.

G. Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations.

10. AMENDMENTS

Acknowledgement of each amendment must be made by returning a signed copy of the amendment along with proposal submission by the time set for receipt of offers/proposals. Oral explanations or instructions given in a form other than an amendment to the solicitation shall not be binding. For security reasons; all potential Offerors, plan rooms and printing companies are required to register in SAM at www.sam.gov.

h. NOTICE TO POTENTIAL BIDDERS/OFFERORS: In accordance with DFARS 204.7302, Contractors and subcontractors are required to provide adequate security on all covered contractor information systems.

Contractors are required to implement National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171 by inclusion of clause at 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber incident Reporting, are required at time of award to have at least a Basic NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment that is current (i.e., not more than 3 years old unless a lesser time is specified in the solicitation).

SPRS provides storage and access to the NIST SP 800-171 assessment scoring information. To access the NIST SP 800-171 Assessments module, users must be registered in the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) https://piee.eb.mil/ and be approved for access to Supplier Performance Risk System

(SPRS).

The NIST SP 800-171 DoD Assessment Methodology is located at:

https://www.acq.osd.mil/asda/dpc/cp/cyber/safeguarding.html#nistSP800171

Vendor Help and Training Tutorials are available at SPRS - NIST SP 800-171 (disa.mil)

SECTION 00 73 00 - SUPPLEMENTARY CONDITIONS

The following have been modified:

WAGE DETERMINATION

DAVIS-BACON CONSTRUCTION

WAGE RATE DETERMINATION APPLICATION

Solicitation No. W911XK24B0005

Project: Little Manistee River Sea Lamprey Barrier & Trap

Location & County: Manistee, Manistee County, MI

Current Davis-Bacon Wage Rate Requirements, 2024-0043, Modification Number No. 6, dated 08/16/2024 will be applicable to the construction activities performed for this project. The current wage determination is available at https://sam.gov/wage-determination/MI20240043/6.

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