W91236-20-B-0011 Amendment 0003.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

W91236-20-B-0011- Replace roof on Building 44, DLA Richmond, VA is hereby Amended as follow s:

Please see continuation page for full Amendment breakout.

Contracting POC: Allen Scott Brainerd: Phone (757) 201-7668, Email allen.s.brainerd@usace.army.mil cc'd dianne.k.grimes@usace.army.mil

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Aug-2020

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 W9123620B0011

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

18-Jun-2020

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

06-Aug-2020

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USACE, NORFOLK DISTRICT OFFICE

CONTRACTING OFFICE

803 FRONT STREET

NORFOLK VA 23510-1011

W91236 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

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FACILITY CODECODE

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W9123620B0011

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 3

W91236-20-B-0011 Replace Roof on Building 44, DLA Richmond, VA is hereby Amended as follows:

1. Block 13A. Receipt of Offer is hereby extended from 11 August 2020 at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time

(EDT) to 17 August at 5:00 p.m. EDT

2. Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation NOTICE TO BIDDERS electronic Bid Submission in DoD Safe

“Initial point of entry to Government infrastructure” date is extended from August 11, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

EDT to August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EDT

3. Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation NOTICE TO BIDDERS electronic Bid Submission in DoD Safe “All bids must be uploaded into DoD SAFE infrastructure” date is extended from not earlier than July

29, 2020, and not later than (NLT) August 11, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time (EDT) to not earlier than August 11, 2020 and (NLT) August 17, 2020 at 5:00 p.m. EDT

4. Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation NOTICE TO BIDDERS electronic Bid Submission in DoD “request code” date extended from NLT August 10, 2020 at 5:00, at 5:00 p.m. EDT to NLT August 17, 2020 at

5:00 p.m. EDT

5. Section 00 10 00 – Solicitation NOTICE TO BIDDERS electronic Bid Submission in DoD Safe

“public bid opening” date extended from August 11, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT to August 18, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. EDT.

6. Notice to Bidder

13. Bidder’s Questions and Comments

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. Has been extended to The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 5 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

7. Bidder Inquiries are Corresponding Government Responses are hereby incorporated:

Bidder Inquiry Number 8695607 The project description states to paint all access ladders. Spec section

055133 2.3 states to fabricate vertical ladders. Please clarify if we are to paint the existing ladders or fabricating and installing new ladders.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8695607 Drawings direct the removal of existing ladders and the placement/design of new ladders. Painting is as specified.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8695787 A4/A-504 shows a ladder with a safety post. A5 & A6/A-504 do not show any safety devices and none of the details show security doors. Spec section 055133 2.3.1 states climbing ladder fall arrest systems and security doors spec 055133 2.3.2. Please clarify what is required for safety and if we are to install access ladder security doors.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8695787 Details A5 and A6 show 7'-5" and 8'-4" ladder climb heights. Fall arrest is not required for ladders of these heights in accordance with the referenced standards and per the specifications. The Per the spec section, "...Conform to 29 CFR 1910.29, Section 7 of ALI

A14.3 and ASSE/SAFE Z359.16. Install ladder safety devices on ladders over 20 feet long or more. " The

Details A5 and A6 show 7'-5" and 8'-4" ladder climb heights.

Fall arrest is not required for ladders of these heights in accordance with the referenced standards and per the specifications. The specification defines the requirement for fall protection.

Ladder Security Doors shall be supplied for all ladders as specified.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8695828 Note D1 on AD101 is referenced for all reroof areas and states

REMOVE ROOF MEMBRANE AND INSULATION DOWN TO SLOPED METAL ROOF DECK. SEE

DETAIL E2/AD501. Detail E2/AD501 states REMOVE 5/8" GWB AT HIGH ROOF ONLY. Please clarify the extent of the demolition at each roof area.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8695828 Remove roofing assembly as described from the membrane to the top of the structural metal deck. The existing high roof record drawings indicate a gypsum decking over the metal deck. That gypsum deck is to be removed as stated in the drawings.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696120 Which roof areas have fireproofing on the metal decking?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696120 Visual evidence indicates all roof areas have fireproofing on the metal decking.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696169 During the new roof installation, thousands of new fasteners will penetrate the existing metal decking and fireproofing. It is common for fireproofing to become loose and dislodge from the bottom of the deck during demo of the existing roof and installation of the new roof.

Please state how we should incorporate pricing for this condition into our proposal.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696169 The contractor will need to ensure the operation inside the building is not affected by this work. The means and methods of how they will ensure this is up to the contractor.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696198 Will debris net installation be required to catch any fireproofing, dust, etc, that may fall from the decking during construction?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696198 The contractor is required to protect the building during demolition and construction activities per the specification 02 41 00.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696206 Is there any work related to the canopies around the builidng?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696206 The work is limited to those areas identified in the drawings and specifications

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696210 What is the thickness and makeup of the existing roof system?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696210 The existing roof is shown in details on drawing sheet

AD501. Thickness of the roof insulation is assumed to be 3" minimum.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696219 Is a safety line system that mounts to the top of the deck an option in lieu of the specified system that requires additional structural framing?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696219 Is a safety line system that mounts to the top of the deck an option in lieu of the specified system that requires additional structural framing?

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696253 The note on the Mechanical Equipment Schedule M-601 requires the

RTU to have a factory provided DDC controller, but then states that the unit will use a standalone 7 day programmable thermostat. I don't see any specifications for DDC systems in the project, or requirements to tie a in a factory furnished and installed controller to another system. Please let the contractor know if the

RTU unit will require a factory provided DDC controller or a stand alone 7 day programmable thermostat?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696253 There is no DDC system in the facility. Follow the direction to provide a thermostat.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696257 A-101 Roofing Life line - there is a single horizontal lifeline system running along the ridge of the building. Does the government want just the single system, or if they wanted a full perimeter system as well?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696257 A-101 Roofing Life line - there is a single horizontal lifeline system running along the ridge of the building. Does the government want just the single system, or if they wanted a full perimeter system as well?

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696260 S-121 Will the anchors on the lower roof levels going to be single point anchors or would the user like lifeline on the low roofs as well?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696260 S-121 Will the anchors on the lower roof levels going to be single point anchors or would the user like lifeline on the low roofs as well?

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696263 AD-503 & A-503 Detail D7 & D6. There was no wood blocking shown on detail D7 sheet AD-503 to be removed. On sheet A-503 Detail 6 there is now 4 layers of wood blocking shown. Shall the contractor figure there are 2 layers of existing wood at this location and only 2 new layers of wood blocking is to be installed or should the contractor figure on adding 4 layers of 2x blocking for this area?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696263 Record drawings indicate no existing wood blocking for removal. New work shall be installed as designed.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696265 Will the building be occupied while roof work is going on overhead?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696265 Assume that the building is occupied.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696270 What type of protection is needed by the contractor for items inside the building?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696270 The contractor is required to protect all government property and workers.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696274 Can the roof be demolished all at one time or only in sections that can be re-roofed all in the same day?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696274 Please refer to the specification instructions for demolition in 02 41 00 Demolition, Part 3.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696276 Does the contractor need to provide 2 separate OSHA conforming temp stairs towers, one for the high roof and one for the low roof or can one stair tower be provided and the workers use the ships ladder to access the high roof?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696276 Yes, the contractor shall provide OSHA conforming temporary stair towers for safe roof access to each roof shown.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696278 S-502 detail A5. What detail does this apply to, E2 or E5 as the A5 detail is not shown on either?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696278 A5 detail on S-502 is cut on S-121. (See sheet S-502, area C6)

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696280 S-502 detail C1. Is the contractor to supply and install the galvanized steel pier and cable system for the new fall protection of will this material be provided and installed by others?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696280 All components shown are within the scope of this contract for supply and installation.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696281 Is there existing fall protection on the roof currently or will the contractor need to plan to provide their own fall protection per the EM-385?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696281 No fall protection is in place for contractor use

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696282 Will a fire watch need to be provided by the contractor while welding of steel inside the building is taking place?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696282 Yes

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696286 Is there an existing sprinkler system active in the building?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696286 Yes

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696288 Are there any big ass fans located in the building that will need to be removed and re installed to access the locations to install the new steel beams?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696288 No

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696289 Are there any big ass fans located in the building that will need to be removed and re installed to access the locations to install the new steel beams?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry No

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696297 Does the user prefer the lower roof work be conducted 1st or the high roof?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696297 Means and methods for the contractor to determine.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696298 Sheet M-101 note 2 says to replace chimney with Van packer company or approved equal. What material is the current chimney made of, brick and masonry?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696298 The current "chimney" is a metal flue. Replace per drawings and specifications

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696299 M-501 note 4 Emergency HVAC shut down note 1 says provide mushroom button type switches throughout the facility so that the travel distance to the closest switch does not exceed 200ft per UFC 4-010-01. Can the government provide a specific count for the contractor to use?

4 or 5? Where do we start to measure from for every 200 ft? Are there existing Mushroom switches in the building now?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696299 There are no mushroom switches now. Install new as indicated on drawings and specifications.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696301 Can any electrical drawings be provided to assist in mechanical equipment needs?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696301 There are no electrical drawings as part of this bid package. Record drawings may be available to the successful bidder.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696303 What is the current DDC controls system in the building?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696303 There are no DDC controls in the building.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696304 Will the new controls work entail disconnect and reconnect to new equipment and bring online?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696304 Only as described in the drawings and specifications.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696307 Please provide pictures of existing conditions(inside and outside), details, ladders, edge conditions, etc.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696307 Please refer to plans and specs.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696316 Can the existing controls wiring be re-used for this contract?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696316 No

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696319 Is the current DDC controls system tied into a base wide system or is this building a stand -alone system?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696319 There are no DDC Controls

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696320 S-001 Structural Steel Notes number 1. There is a small amount of steel on this project, does the steel supplier and installer need to meet Steel AISC certification requirements?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696320 The requirements are as stated in the bid documents.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696321 Can weekend work take place on this contract?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696321 Yes, DLA will require agreed upon notice for weekend work requests.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696322 Can the superintendent serve as the Quality Control manager and the

Site Safety Health Manager for this project?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696322 No. The SSHO , the Superintendant, and the Quality

Control Manager are all full time positions. None of these individuals can simultaneously serve in another position. See Specification Section 01 35 26.00 50 Paragraph 1.5.1.1: "The SSHO shall not also serve as the Quality Control Manager. The SSHO shall not also serve as the Superintendent." See specification

Section 01 35 26.00 50 Paragraph 1.5.2.1.a. "The project Superintendent shall not also serve as the Quality

Control Manager. The project Superintendent shall not also serve as Safety and Health Officer." See

Specification Section 01 45 00.00 50 paragraph 3.4.2: "...CQC

System Manager is on the site at all times during construction and is employed by the prime Contractor.

The CQC System Manager is assigned no other duties"

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696323 Does the contractor need to plan for any escorts during the work days?

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696323 Please refer to published DSCR access regulations.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8696324 Who is the current controls company serving this facility? Please provide their contact information.

Government Response to Bidder Inquiry 8696324 ACES, Inc., Mark Kruze, (804) 264-2911.

Bidder Inquiry Number 8697107 Detail E5 on page A-501. It shows a Gutter Guard, but I did not see this in the specifications. Can we get more clarification on the profile and type of material to be used if it in fact to be included?

Governmnet Response to Bidder Inquiry Number 8697107 Provide Gutter Guard in size and configuration as shown. Material shall match or be compatible with gutter assembly.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 11-Aug-2020 05:00 PM to 17-Aug-2020 05:00 PM.

The following have been modified:

NOTICE TO BIDDERS

NOTICE TO BIDDER

1. PROJECT DESCRIPTION

Project will replace the existing Warehouse 44 roof as well as two passageways that lead from Building 9 and

Building 12 to Warehouse 44. Work includes removal of the existing roof material and replacement with new material, painting of all access ladders and pipe railings, and replacement of gutters and down leaders. Repairs include replacement of damaged wood substrate and insulation as needed. Existing roof mounted equipment and appurtenances will be removed and replaced to facilitate roof replacement as well as replacement of deteriorated wood fascia and trim boards.

2. SPECIAL BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS DUE TO COVID-19

The Norfolk District anticipates the possibility that its building will be closed during the time for bid submission due to the evolving requirements arising in response to COVID-19. Accordingly, the Norfolk District will NOT accept bids my mail, hand-carry, or commercial courier (that is, no physical bids will be accepted in response to this solicitation. All bids must be submitted by electronic commerce only (that is, by submission via DoD SAFE, as discussed below, only).

Electronic Bid Submission in DoD SAFE

In accordance with (IAW) FAR 52.214-7, LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS

OF BIDS, all bids must be received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time (EDT) August 17, 2020. Bids will be submitted through DoD Secure Access File Exchange

(DoD SAFE) (https://safe.apps.mil/). DoD SAFE is the Government infrastructure utilized to secure bid proposals and IAW FAR 14.202-8, citing FAR 4.5, and as limited by the requirements of the AFARS, 5104.502-90.

All bids must be uploaded into DoD SAFE infrastructure not earlier than August 11, 2020, and not later than (NLT)

August 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Day Time (EDT). Bidders will require a unique “request code” to upload proposals into DoD SAFE, which must obtained by email only to POC: Allen Scott Brainerd at allen.s.brainerd@usace.army.mil and cc: PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil. The POC should receive the email for https://safe.apps.mil/ mailto:allen.s.brainerd@usace.army.mil mailto:PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil the “request code” NLT August 17, 2020, at 5:00 p.m. EDT. The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments. If the bidder needs to re-access DoD SAFE, it will need to re-request another code.

If the bidder encounters technical challenges uploading, it may elect to transmit the files via e-mail to the addresses provided in the paragraph above. The subject line of the email must include: BID – W91236-20-B-0011. The body of the email must not include any procurement sensitive information from the bid to avoid that information being disclosed prior to bid opening.

Bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to avoid waiting until the last minute to attempt to transmit their bids.

The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments.

Electronic Bid Opening

There will be a “public” bid opening conducted by the Government via teleconference on August 18, 2020, at 1000 a.m. EDT for participating bidders. The teleconference phone number, and access codes will be emailed to participants once bid submission due date and time have lapsed. Bidders will be able to participate in the reading of the bids through this teleconference.

In the event the Norfolk District building is closed at the time of bid opening, a bid abstract containing bid results will be distributed to participating bidders within twenty-fours (24) hours of the bid opening. Upon request, the

Norfolk District will make the opened bids available for examination.

All blanks must be filled in by the bidder. (In order for the bidder to be considered responsive all CLINS must provide pricing in order to be considered. A single award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder on the basis of the total price bid. The Government will evaluate bids for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s). Prior to making an award, a pre-award survey will be made and the low bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified.

A copy of the duly executed bid guarantee (signed by principal and surety with raised seal) must also be included in the attachment labeled “Bid.20B0011_”Bidder Name”.” A physical copy of the bid guarantee in proper form with evident raised seal must be submitted within seventy-two (72) hours to the Government upon request from the apparent low bidder. Additionally, the bid submission shall provide signed BID by letter to include SF1442 and SF

30 acknowledgement of all Amendments.

SPECIAL PROVISION IN RESPONSE TO CORONOVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID19) ON ACCEPTANCE

OF BONDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS

Please be advised that in accordance with FAR Deviation 2020-o0016, Class Deviation – Original Documents, Signatures, Seals And Notarizations, Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they are affixed for all of part 28, as required by the solicitation.

Electronic Bid Uploading

Offerors are responsible for ensuring electronic copies are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before upload into DoD SAFE. Electronic copies shall be compatible with the following software products: Adobe Acrobat Reader

11 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Project) 2010. The electronic copies shall be in Adobe Acrobat (except for

Microsoft Excel documents) portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. Electronic files shall be clearly identified for each section and item as detailed in the solicitation. It is the Offeror’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the bid submitted into DoD SAFE.

Any questions regarding bid submission should be directed to Mr. Alexander Loi in ProjNet.

3. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE BIDDERS (FAR 9.1)

Responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer, either by performing a pre-award survey or conclusions based on a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. A pre-award survey maybe performed in determining the bidders responsibility in accordance with FAR 9.104 and 9.106. The bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant or other resources to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified. If the bidder is unable to comply with the request for preaward survey, the bidder will no longer be considered for award.

To be determined responsible, a bidder must demonstrate the following –

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, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

c. Have a satisfactory performance record. A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or non-responsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history;

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 (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors);

f. Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them;

and

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

**NOTE - The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the bidder submitting an offer in response to this solicitation.

Additionally, in accordance with FAR Part 9.1, prior to awarding a contract, the Government will conduct a

Responsibility Determination of the firm selected for award. The below information will be requested of the apparent low bidder. This information is not required to be responsive to the invitation for bid. Too efficiently and expeditious award the resultant contract, it is HIGHLY recommended that bidders provide the below information with their bid. If bidders wish to shield this information from public view at the bid opening, the information may be placed in an envelope with the following legend:

PRE-AWARD SURVEY INFORMATION

SOLICITATION NO. W91236-20-B-0011

This information is not required to be responsive to the invitation for bid.

a) Current commitments and expected dates of completion.

b) One (1) signed bank reference demonstrating adequate financial resources. If bidder’s firm has a line of credit – provide information on how many figures bidder can borrow against the line of credit (i.e. medium 6 figures – exact line of credit is not required).

c) The bidder shall provide the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for the prime contractor, certified by an independent accounting firm, if practicable, or signed by an authorized officer of the organization.

Submit evidence of availability of working/operating capital, which will be used for the performance of the resultant contract. For Joint Venture arrangements, submit the latest three complete fiscal year financial statements for each company in the Joint Venture and discuss the financial responsibilities among the companies. The Government may also utilize Dun & Bradstreet reports to evaluate the financial capacity of the bidder.

4. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BID

Evidence of the authority of individuals signing bids to submit firm bids on behalf of the bidder is required except where the bid is signed, and shows that it is so signed, by: the President, Vice-President, or Secretary of an incorporated bidder; a partner in the case of a partnership; or the owner in the case of a sole proprietorship. Failure to submit with the bid satisfactory evidence of the authority of all other persons may be cause for rejection of the bid as invalid or nonresponsive.

5. PREAWARD SAFETY CONFERENCE

a. Where an apparent low bidder, in performance of contracts during the previous three-year period, incurred one or more accidents, or where, in the opinion of the Contracting Officer, there is any question regarding this compliance with any safety or accident prevention requirement, such bidder, on request of the

Contracting Officer prior to any award under this solicitation, shall attend a conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss any such accidents or non-compliance, the reason for their occurrence, and measures which will be taken to preclude any recurrence thereof.

b. Information elicited at this conference will be used by the Contracting Officer, in conjunction with other information obtained in a preaward survey, in determining the bidder's responsibility.

c. The items discussed, the preventive measures considered, and any conclusions reached in this conference shall be recorded in minutes of the meeting, which shall be authenticated by the signatures of representatives of the bidder and the Contracting Officer, and any procedures noted therein as agreed upon shall become an obligation of the bidder, along with all other safety and accident prevention requirements of the contract, if award is made to him.

6. INSPECTION OF THE SITE

Prospective bidders are invited to visit the site of the work in order to acquaint themselves as to site conditions and other problems incident to the prosecution of the work. Arrangements for inspection of the site shall be made through the Office the Area Engineer identified in the clause 52.236-27, entitled "SITE VISIT

(CONSTRUCTION)."

7. BASIS OF AWARD

All blanks must be filled in by the bidder. (In order for the bidder to be considered responsive all CLINS must provide pricing in order to be considered. A single award will be made to the lowest responsible, responsive bidder on the basis of the total price bid. The Government will evaluate bids for award based on the total proposed price..

Prior to making an award, a pre-award survey will be made and the low bidder will be required to show that he has the necessary capital, experience, and owns or can procure the necessary plant to commence the work at the time prescribed in the specifications and thereafter to prosecute and complete the work safely and satisfactorily within the time specified.

8. INCURRING COSTS

The Government is not liable for any costs incurred by the bidder submitting a bid in response to this solicitation.

9. AGENTS

Bids signed by an Agent must be made in the name of the Principal and must be accompanied by evidence of said

Agent’s authority to act on behalf of its Principal.

10. UNBALANCED BIDS

Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the Contract Line Item Schedule (as defined in FAR 14.408) may be rejected as non-responsive or otherwise not considered for award. An unbalanced bid is one which is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

11. UNAUTHORIZED INSTRUCTIONS FROM GOVERNMENT OR OTHER PERSONNEL

The contractor shall not accept instructions issued by any person, employed by the U.S. Government or otherwise, other than the Contracting Officer or the Authorized Representative of the Contracting Officer acting within the limits of his/her authority as defined in the Designation of Authority letter. A copy of the Designation of Authority letter will be furnished to the contractor at time of contract award.

12. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000 to $5,000,000, per FAR 36.204.

13. BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Note: All questions and/or comments from the site visit should reach the above referenced Contracting Office no later than 10 before bid closing, in order that they may be given consideration or actions taken prior to receipt of bids.

1.5.1 Bidder Inquiry

1.5.1.1 Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder

Inquiry in ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

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

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

1.5.1.1.3 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.

1.5.1.1.4 The Solicitation Number is: W91236-20-B-0011

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 3VB8WF-I2KZMB

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 5 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

1.5.1.3 Bidders are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

1.5.1.4 The 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.

14. SPECIAL PROVISION IN RESPONSE TO CORONOVIRUS DISEASE 2019 (COVID19) ON

ACCEPTANCE OF BONDS AND OTHER FINANCIAL PROTECTIONS

Please be advised that in accordance with FAR Deviation 2020-o0016, Class Deviation – Original Documents, Signatures, Seals And Notarizations, Electronic signatures and electronic, mechanically-applied, or printed dates may be used and shall be considered original signatures and dates, without regard to the order in which they are affixed for all of part 28, as required by the solicitation.

SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

The following have been added by reference:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

DEC 2019

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SECTION 00 70 00 - CONDITIONS OF THE CONTRACT

The following have been deleted:

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and

Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

DEC 2019

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