W91236-21-B-2004 Amendment 5.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

Solicitation W91236-21-B-2004 ANC Columbarium Repair Courts 7-9 is hereby amended as follow s:

1. Include ProjNet Bidder Inquiry Responses

2. Extend the bid submission date from 30 March 2021 to 6 April 2021

3. Extend the bid opening date from 31 March 2021 to 7 April 2021

4. All other terms and conditions remain unchanged

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 22

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 W9123621B2004

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

16-Feb-2021

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 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

26-Mar-2021

CODE

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.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

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:

PROJNET INQUIRY RESPONSES

UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Bid Inquiry Contracting Officers Report All Inquiries

Project: ANC - 1007 Columbarium 7,8, and 9 Review: W91236-21-B- 2004 (00001)

Displaying 48 inquiries.

Id Discipline Sheet Detail Spec

9080245 Architectural A-101 01-0000 Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

WILL ANOTHER SITE VISIT BE ARRANGED OR CAN WE VISIT ANY TIME

1-1 Government Response. There are no additional site visits scheduled. The cemetery is open to the public and as a citizen you have the right to visit on your own time as long as you comply with the rules of the cemetery.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9086384 Architectural A-101

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Will the sign in sheet be posted. thanks

1-1 Government Response. Please refer to beta.sam solicitation for attachment pre-bid site visit sign in roster.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9099051 Site

AA101 &

AA102

Note M Drain Pipes

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Provide CIPP Liner into all (3) 3" drain pipes only." The roof plan on sheet AA101 appears to show 4 drains. Are we to only include pricing for lining of 3 of the 4 roof drains?

1-1 Government Response. Pricing for the CIPP is only for 3 out of the 4 roof drains. Three of the drain pipes has a 3" diameter pipes. The fourth drain is a 4" diameter pipe. Only the 3" Drain Pipes to be CIPP.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9099052 Site

AA101 &

AA102

Note C N/A

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Sheet AA101 & AA102 Note C calls for removal of the existing ceiling finish coating and refinishing to match East Committal Shelter. Can you please provide a Basis of Design for the ceiling coating system?

1-1 Government Response. Elastomeric coating is the existing coating at East Committal Shelter. We cannot provide a Basis of Design.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101010 Construction Management

Attachment+2+SPECS+Columbarium+7+8+and9++FINAL

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Please confirm water and electricity is available onsite and within close proximity for use.

1-1 Government Response. Water is available for use. Electricity may be available but contractor should be prepared to use generators to operate all electric equipment.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101015 Construction

Please confirm onsite bathrooms are available for use.

1-1 Government Response. Yes, restroom in court 6 will be available for use.

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101017

Please confirm replacement of broken bluestone is not in scope.

1-1 Government Response. It is not, no bluestone replacement is included in the scope for this project.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101028

Please confirm cleaning scope is as follows: Pre-rinse with water only and then apply biocide treatment to all stone and concrete (excluding niche covers) per spec section 1.2A.

1-1 Government Response. 1. Pre-Rinse

2. Application of treatment per manufacturer's instructions

3. Post-rinse until biocide is removed and original pH of stone is restored

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101030

Please confirm cleaning scope is as follows: Pre-rinse with water only and then apply biocide treatment to all stone and concrete (excluding niche covers) per spec section 1.2A.

1-1 Government Response. 1. Pre-Rinse

2. Application of treatment per manufacturer's instructions

3. Post-rinse until biocide is removed and original pH of stone is restored

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101031 Construction

Does water generated from rinsing (no chemicals) require collections and disposal?

1-1 Government Response. Water generated from rinsing, in which chemicals are not involved, does not require collection.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101032

Is protection required on landscaping, niche covers and adjacent surfaces during the low pressure water rinse (no chemicals)?

1-1 Government Response. Protection for rinsing is required on landscaping. Niche covers and adjacent surfaces do not need to be protected during a low pressure rinse. Protection of landscaping, niche covers, and adjacent surfaces will need to occur when using chemical treatment

9101033

If collection of water (no chemical) generated from low pressure rinse is required, please confirm water can be disposed into onsite storm drains near work locations. If allowed, water will be filtered to remove sediment before disposal.

1-0 Government Response ANC will allow non-stormwater related water to enter its storm sewer system as long as the water does not contain any chemicals, sediment, or chlorine. Otherwise the water (chemicals, chlorinated water, sediment) must be collected.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101034 Construction

Please confirm water generated from biocide cleaning can be disposed of into onsite storm drains near work locations. If allowed, rinse water PH will be neutralized and filtered to remove sediment before disposal.

1-1 Government Response. Water generated from biocide cleaning must be contained. Cannot be disposed of into storm drains Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101035

Please confirm biocide treatment is one application/cleaning.

1-1 Government Response. Correct, only one application is needed in compliance with the contract specifications.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101036 Construction

Will tree limbs/shrubs be trimmed by ANC to allow access to work?

1-1 Government Response. ANC horticulture will trim limbs and shrubs to the greatest extent possible to facilitate the work. Close coordination may be necessary with horticulture on certain plantings.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101037

Will plants/shrubs in front of niches be removed prior to restoration activities?

1-1 Government Response. Plants/shrubs will be trimmed to the greatest extent possible. It is possible that annual plantings may be removed. Working around plantings will be necessary at times.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101039 Construction

Will the contractor be required to replace plants/shrubs along works areas? There will be heavy foot traffic and access in work areas, which may damage/kill plants/shrubs.

1-1 Government Response. ANC horticulture will attempt to ensure any trees and or shrubs are trimmed in order to allow the contractor to complete the specified work. Contractor will have to work around trees and shrubs and work in conjunction with ANC horticulture at times. Contractor will be required to repair any damages in which it can be determined that his negligence was the cause.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101040

Please confirm it's acceptable to use grinder with diamond blade to remove sealant residue in joints called for installation of mortar. Manufacturer warranty require all residue to be removed with grinder and diamond blade. Razor blade/hand removal is not adequate.

1-0 Evaluation Non-concurred. Grinder is acceptable for use in accordance with Specification section 07 92 00

Paragraph 3.3 3.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101041 Construction

Is preconstruction testing of mortar required if mortar comes premixed from factory?

1-1 Government Response. Preconstruction testing of mortar is not required. However, mortar must adhere to specifications and be pre-approved prior to installation

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101043

Please confirm this project is to be done during normal working hours.

1-1 Government Response. Project should be conducted during regular working hours as specified in

SECTION 01 30 00.10 51 Paragraph 1.11.1 "Contractor is permitted to work eight hour days between the hours of 6:00 AM and 12:00 AM, Monday to Friday."

eight hours must be consecutive.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101044

Please confirm if noisy work is permitted during normal working hours.

1-1 Government Response. Noisy work is permitted however please refer to specification section SECTION

01 30 00.10 51 Paragraph 1.11.2 "When in proximity to funeral services, contractors shall render proper respect, and cease all noise and activities that may cause disruption to families or services." and section SECTION 01 57 19.12 "Treat Arlington Nation Cemetery as a whole when in terms of maintaining ambient noise level, such that it will not disrupt any funeral ceremonies that is taken place. Coordinate with ANC on location and time of funeral ceremonies."

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101045

Please confirm if redlining the provided PDF drawings is acceptable, or if it is preferred that CAD files are updated.

1-1 Government Response. Maintaining redlines are acceptable in PDF Form. As builts will be required to be delivered in CAD form as per specifications.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101047

Please advise if a laydown area for contractor tools/material/equipment is permissible. If so, please identify the location.

1-1 Government Response. Laydown area will be provided at the corner of Eisenhower and Patton drive.

Size TBD Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101049 Construction

Please advise if security fencing is required around the worksite?

1-1 Government Response. No Security Fencing is required

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101051

Please identify an area for contractor vehicle parking throughout the duration of the project.

1-1 Government Response. Parking on site is very limited. No more than 4 vehicles will be allowed on the work site at a time. The use of Public or Group transportation preferred. Contractor will be permitted to use Chaffee parking lot located on ANC and shuttle individuals to the work site.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

9101053 Attachment+2+SPECS+Columbarium+7+8+and9++FINAL

Please advise if workers MUST be US born citizens, or if they can be naturalized citizens.

1-1 Government Response. Any worker who can clear the NCIC-III check and TSDB as outlined in the specification may be provided access to ANC to work on the installation. The COR reserves the right to reject contractor access for violations of contractor conduct or Arlington National Cemetery Regulations.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101055

Are there any Historic Preservation requirements for this job?

1-1 Government Response. There are no historic preservation requirements or reports included in this contract.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101056

Please advise if there are any cleaning or repair requirements to the floor in the West Committal Shelter/other locations?

1-1 Government Response. There will be no repair requirements to the floor/flagstone on this project.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9101058 Construction

Please advise if any permits are required.

1-1 Government Response. Please see Specification Section 01 57 20.00 51 Paragraph 3.1

ENVIRONMENTAL PERMIT AND COMMITMENTS.

9101113

Please confirm overall cleaning does not invovle use of detergents/chemicals. Targeted spot cleaning with detergents/chemicals is limited to 10 locations x 1SF per spec section 1.2B.

1-1 Government Response. Overall cleaning will require the use of detergents/chemicals.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103131 Site Existing condition

Existing condition

Comment Classification: UNCLASSIFIED (U)

How far from the roof into the drain pipe needs to be CIPP lined?

1-1 Government Response. The intent is to provide the CIPP liner from the top of the roof drain and stop it just below grade. The overall height of the structure is 13'-0" from grade.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103132 Site

Are any CCTV or pictures available of the pipe condition?

1-1 Government Response. No media is available from the cemetery at this time.

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103133 Specifications Scope Scope

Can the Owner confirm that the NW column (2" OD) is not to be lined?

1-1 Government Response. That is correct, the 2" will not be lined.

9103134 Site

Is the inside diameter of the 3" OD drain known (or type of existing pipe)?

1-1 Government Response. The existing pipe is Cast Iron. The inside diameter is no more than 3" dia.

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9103135 Architectural Scope Scope

5. If the CIPP liner is required to go beyond the column, are any asbuilds of the piping below ground available?

1-1 Government Response. No as-built drawings are available. The intent is to provide the CIPP liner from the top of the roof drain and stop it just below grade.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9104236 General Price Sheet Price

Sheet section 04 01 40.91-1.2.B.

Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

Specification section 04 01 40.91-1.2.B. calls for unit prices to be provided for 13 different stone restoration items.

There is currently no bid form line available for these items. Where are we to provide these unit prices?

1-1 Government Response. Please see amendment 4 which removes specification section 04 01 40.91 "Stone Restoration" subsection 1.2B

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9104244 General Price Sheet CLIN 5 N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

CLIN 5 - Additional Repairs-Courts 1-7 states that the scope is "Additional Repairs to Courts 1-7, including all related work incidental thereto complete, and as shown on the drawings and specified, exclusive of work included in CLINs 0001 thru 0003, and 0005 thru 0008." This seems to state that CLIN 5 is to include the cost of work associated in CLIN 4 as well. Please confirm that CLIN 5 is not to include the value of work listed in CLIN 4.

1-0 Government Response. Please see Amendment 2 which corrects the CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006 extended description.

9104252 General Price Sheet N/A N/A Comment Classification: Unclassified\\For Official Use Only (U\\FOUO)

CLIN 6 - Additional Repairs-Court 8 states that the scope is "Additional Repairs to Court 8, including all related work incidental thereto complete, and as shown on the drawings and specified, exclusive of work included in CLINs 0001 thru 0004, 0007, and 0008." This seems to state that CLIN 6 is to include the cost of work associated in CLIN 5 as well. Please confirm that CLIN 6 is not to include the value of work listed in CLIN 5.

1-1 Government Response. Please see Amendment 2 which corrects CLIN 0005 and CLIN 0006 extended description.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9104271 General N/A N/A N/A

Would you consider extending the proposal another week until all questions are answered.

1-1 Government Response. Please see amendment 3 which extends the solicitation bid submission closing to 30 March 2021 and bid opening to 31 March 2021.

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9112177 Construction

AA101

Please confirm that the only junction box to be replaced is the box shown on the left side of Sheet AA101 in the plan SW corner. If there are additional boxes to be replaced, please identify their locations.

1-1 Government Response. Confirmed. This is the only junction box to be replaced.

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9112185

Management AA101

Please advise if the Contractor or the Customer is responsible for removal of light bulbs that are to be replaced.

1-1 Government Response. Contractor is responsible for the removal of lighting globe. The lighting globe isn't a bulb, but an enclosure for the bulb

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9112191

Management AA101

Per the diagram on the right side of sheet AA101, it appears that there is only one light bulb that is to be replaced.

Please identify the locations of the other two light bulbs as described in Committal Shelter Repair Key Note L.

1-1 Government Response. The other two locations are also located at this committal shelter. Although only one is indicated, the other two will be easy to identify as the lighting GLOBES are missing entirely

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9123239 Construction

Do the (64) existing globe lights installed in the West Shelter need to be disconnected and stored to allow for the removal of the entire ceiling finish coating?

1-1 Government Response. Globe lights will need to be removed and stored

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9123242 Construction

If the (64) lights need to be removed and stored, who is responsible for disconnection and storage?

1-1 Government Response. Lights will need to be removed and stored. Contractor will be responsible for removal and storage.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9123248 Construction

Please provide existing light fixture type to allow for matching finish of new one piece seamless opal acrylic spherical globe enclosure.

1-1 Government Response. Cemetery does not have exact fixture product data available. Contractor will be required to replace with a fixture that closely resembles whats already in place.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

9123251 Attachment+2+SPECS+Columbarium+7+8+and9++FINAL

W9123621B2004

Reference Drawing page 5, Key Note L. After conducting site survey of existing conditions performed on Thursday, 11 March 2021.

It was observed that all (64) existing light fixtures at the West Shelter had the acrylic globes installed and intact.

There were (4) of the (64) existing light fixtures installed at the East Shelter that were missing the acrylic globe portion of the fixture.

Q - Does Key Note L refer to the East Shelter or the West Shelter?

1-1 Government Response. Key Note L is referring to the missing globes at the East Shelter

Current Request Status: Request Closed Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9123254 Construction

Reference Drawing Page 7 Details

Q – Do the hand hole and duct bank details apply to this project? If so, how?

1-1 Government Response. Hand hole and duct bank detail is included as a reference for existing conditions.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Information for this report is procurement sensitive.

9129426 Construction

Per the solicitation, CLINs 0002, 0003, and 0004 reference all Courts. CLIN 005 references Courts 1-7. Per the directions given at the Site Visit on Tuesday, February 23 at 2PM, it is our belief that only Courts 7, 8, and 9, as well as the West Committal Shelter are within the scope of this project. Please confirm which Courts are within the scope of this project.

1-1 Government Response. Courts 1-9 are all within the scope of this project. As well as West Committal

Shelter

Sealant is to be replaced at fountain located within Courts 1-8. In addition to concrete repair located at Court 1.

Current Request Status: Request Closed

Report Complete

UNCLASSIFIED\\FOR OFFICIAL USE ONLY

Patent 11/892,984 ProjNet property of ERDC since 2004.

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 30-Mar-2021 02:00 PM to 06-Apr-2021 02:00 PM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTION TO BIDDERS

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

The scope of work includes all necessary labor, materials, equipment and other services, as required to clean, replace sealant, conduct repointing and conduct repairs in Courts 7, 8 and 9. This project will also include the replacement of the roof of the west committal shelter as well minor cosmetic repairs to maintain an appearance consistent with that of the east committal shelter.

Columbarium Courts 7 and 9 will be cleaned in their entirety. Court 8 was cleaned during the second phase of the Columbarium Project, so cleaning is not necessary on this contract. Repointing, sealant, Dutchmen, and other repairs have been identified by Arlington National Cemetery (ANC) Engineering and the USACE field office.

The roof membrane of the west committal shelter will be removed and replaced. The roof drains and drain covers will be cleaned and repaired and all 3 in drainpipes will be lined. Damaged finishes will be removed and repaired;

the finish type will match the east ceremonial shelter. Limestone claddings will be treated, cleaned and repointed.

All Fountains in Courts 1-8 will be resealed.

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 electronic mail (e-mail) submission only).

Bid Submission

Due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, all proposals shall be submitted electronically through the DoD SAFE website. Offerors are limited to five (5) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 2GB). If an offeror attempts to transmit a large number of files, recommend that combining or ZIP files before uploading to the DoD SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission. It is Offerors’ responsibility to check with DoD SAFE to ensure successful submission. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

Accordingly, the Norfolk District will NOT accept proposals by mail, hand-carry, or commercial courier (that is, no physical proposals will be accepted in response to this solicitation). All proposals must be submitted by electronic commerce only (that is, by submission through DoD SAFE, as discussed below, only).

The Government will not be responsible for proposals delivered to any location or to anyone other than those designated to receive proposals on its behalf. Offerors are responsible for ensuring that proposals are submitted so as to reach the designated recipient of proposals. Offerors are responsible for allowing sufficient time for the bid to be received in accordance with the instructions provided.

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 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) on April 6, 2021. 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 March 30, 2021, and not later than (NLT) April 6, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time (EDT). Bidders will require a unique “request code” to upload proposals into DoD SAFE, which must obtained by email only to POCs: Natalie Dridge at Natalie.Dridge@usace.army.mil, Dianne Grimes at dianne.k.grimes@usace.army.mil, and cc:

PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil. The POC must receive the email for the “request code” NLT April 5, 2021, at 4:00 p.m. EDT. The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments.

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 in the DoD SAFE website. For proposals larger than the 2GB capacity of the DoD SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the DoD SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases. The electronic proposal 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 April 7, 2021, at 10:00 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.

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.21B2004_”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.

Electronic Bid Uploading Bidders 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 Bidder’s responsibility to obtain written confirmation of receipt of all electronic files of the bid submitted into DoD SAFE. Please email SAM confirmation to Natalie Dridge at natalie.dridge@usace.army.mil, and cc’ Dianne K Grimes at dianne.k.grimes@usace.army.mil.

Any questions regarding bid submission should be directed to Ms. Natalie Dridge in ProjNet.

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.

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 bidder’s 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 pre-award 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 a bid 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 required to be responsive to the Invitation for Bid. To efficiently and expeditious award the resultant contract, it is required 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. W91236-21-B-2004

YOUR FIRM’s NAME

BANK: Branch/Location Point of Contact Telephone Number/Fax Number/Email Address

This information may be requested 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.

IMPORTANT NOTE, the DRC is required at time of bid. All bidders must submit their DRC with their bid. The DRC criteria as defined below:

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA (DRC)

The apparent successful bidder shall be required to submit sufficient documentation to the Contracting Officer to enable an affirmative determination of responsibility with respect to the general standards of responsibility.

In addition to the general standards of responsibility, the Government has developed special standards of responsibility for this procurement in accordance with FAR 9.104-2 (Definitive Responsibility Criteria). All bidders shall submit prior construction experience to demonstrate it possesses the specialized experience to perform the requirements if awarded the contract.

*Only Prime contractor experience can be submitted for DRCs. No subcontractor DRCs are acceptable.*

Submission Requirements. The bidder must submit at least one (1) construction contract example (i.e., qualifying contract).

A qualifying project must demonstrate all the following aspects of construction:

1. Provide concrete, stone and mortar repairs including treating and repointing as primary features of work within the contract.

2. A minimum $2 million contract value.

3. Performed on a federal property.

4. Projects also must have been completed within the past five years.

Additionally, the bidder must demonstrate at least 5 years of experience in concrete, stone, and mortar repairs. The bidder should submit project examples that cumulatively meet this requirement. To demonstrate 5 years cumulative experience, the time from award of a contract to completion will count but the Government will not include a contract that runs concurrently with another contract that is submitted. As an example, a bidder submits three contracts:

#1 – Awarded on 1/1/20 and completed on 12/31/20 #2 – Awarded on 2/1/20 and completed on 10/1/20 #3 – Awarded on 1/1/21 and completed on 12/31/21

The bidder would have 2 years of cumulative experience. Contracts #1 and #3 would count but #2 would not count because it ran concurrent to Contract #1.

All bidders will provide supporting documentation with their bid. The documentation must include a written narrative of each qualifying contract that provides:

i. The contract price

ii. The entity that issued the contract

iii. The contract number, if available

iv. A description of the scope of work explaining how the criteria above was demonstrated

Bidders will be evaluated on conformance to these criteria. The Government reserves the right to reject any or all Bids. The Government intends to award to the bidder submitting the lowest bid and meeting DRC requirements as determined by the Government to be responsible.

The Government reserves the right to validate the matters responsive to all responsibility criteria through review of CPARS and other DOD or Government appraisal systems.

*Only Prime contractor experience can be submitted for DRCs. No subcontractor DRCs are acceptable.*

ALL BIDDERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT MATTERS RESPONSIVE TO THE GENERAL AND

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA AT THE TIME OF BID OPENING.

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. PRE-AWARD 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 pre-award 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. 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. 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.

10. 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.

11. BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Note: All questions and/or comments for this solicitation need to be submitted throught the Bidder Inquiry system (ProjNet) as shown below. All submitted questions will be responded to via ProjNet and an amendment issued prior to the closing date. ProjNet will close 10 calendar days prior to the solicitation closing date.

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: W91236-21-B-2004

1.5.1.1.5 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 499PTS-MEWGFV

1.5.1.2 The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 calendar 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.

12. Socio Economic Status Validation

This is a Small Business set-aside IFB, in order to verify the bidder’s socio-economic status, the System for Award Management (SAM) website will be used to verify.

Bidders must represent that they are a Small Business.

13. JV Teaming Arrangements

If you are submitting a bid as a Joint Venture (JV) you need to submit your JV Agreement with your bid.

14. FAR 52.204-7 SAM

In accordance with FAR 52.204-7 SAM Registration please ensure that your Unique Identifier Code (Cage Code or DUNS) is on page 1 of your bid in order to be responsive.

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