21B2040 Amend 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

W9123621B2040 Seaport Embarkation Training FAcility is hereby amended as follow s:

Please see continuation page for RFI responses and updated w age determination.

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

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 14

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Sep-2021

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 W9123621B2040

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Jul-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 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

08-Sep-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:

W9123621B2040

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 0005

Bidder Inquiry: 9395426 Exhaust fan sequence of operations - please confirm an HVAC shutdown button, interlocked with the fire alarm system, is not required.

Government Response to Inquiry: 9395426 Government Response. HVAC emergency shutdown is required by UFC 4-010-01 "DoD MINIMUM ANTITERRORISM STANDARDS FOR BUILDINGS", Section 3-19. Per UFC 3-600-01 Paragraph 9-18.1.2.2, the HVAC system shutdown is not required to be tied to the fire alarm system but can be controlled by it. Based on the simplicity of the controls for the fans, control by the alarm system is the preferred method to provide the required emergency shutdown.

The changes to drawing M-001 shall be as follows:

• Provide red momentary contact pushbutton with plastic lift cover approximately 48" AFF.

• Provide signage indicating "EMERGENCY HVAC SYSTEM/VENTILATION SHUTDOWN".

• Per the requirements of UFC 4-010-01, Section B-4.3, the facility shall be outfitted with an emergency air distribution system shutoff switch which shall immediately shutdown all air distribution system components (I.E.

Exhaust Fans) including closing of all isolation dampers. The switch shall be activated if building occupants if they suspect airborne contaminants may be present in the vicinity of the facility. Locate the shutoff switch next to the manual fire alarm pull station so that it is easily accessible by building occupants.

• The motorized dampers on the exhaust fans and intake louvers shall be low leakage type. Provide fire alarm addressable relays at the starter circuit for each motor powered component of the HVAC system (exhaust fans) and connect to starter (shutdown) circuits, taking care not to exceed relay ratings.

• Provide monitor modules at each momentary contact pushbutton station described in the above paragraph to monitor the state of the contacts. Program the fire alarm system, upon a change of state of the pushbutton, to instantly deactivate and shutdown all of the motor operated functions of the HVAC system. Shutdown of the units shall remain until the fire alarm system is reset.

Amendment 0005 will incorporate the new drawing.

Bidder Inquiry: 9398701 Will the government please extend the bid deadline to allow adequate time to review information to be provided in response to Bidder Inquiries and review subcontractor bids to prepare a complete and reasonable price proposal?

Government Response to Inquiry: 9398701 The Government will extend this solicitation until 14 September 2021 at 1000 Eastern Time. Bid Opening will be 14 September 2021 at 2:00 PM Eastern Time. The Wage Determination is also being updated.

"General Decision Number: VA20210170 09/03/2021

Superseded General Decision Number: VA20200170

State: Virginia

Construction Type: Building

Counties: Amelia, Charles*, Goochland, Hanover, King William, New Kent, Powhatan and Prince George Counties in Virginia.

Includes the independent city of Hopewell*

BUILDING CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (does not include single family homes or apartments up to and including 4 stories).

Note: Under Executive Order (EO) 13658, an hourly minimum wage of $10.95 for calendar year 2021 applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2015. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must pay all workers in any classification listed on this wage determination at least $10.95 per hour (or the applicable wage rate listed on this wage determination, if it is higher) for all hours spent performing on the contract in calendar year 2021. If this contract is covered by the EO and a classification considered necessary for performance of work on the contract does not appear on this wage determination, the contractor must pay workers in that classification at least the wage rate determined through the conformance process set forth in 29 CFR 5.5(a)(1)(ii) (or the EO minimum wage rate,if it is higher than the conformed wage rate). The EO minimum wage rate will be adjusted annually. Please note that this EO applies to the above-mentioned types of contracts entered into by the federal government that are subject to the Davis-Bacon Act itself, but it does not apply to contracts subject only to the Davis-Bacon Related Acts, including those set forth at 29 CFR 5.1(a)(2)-(60). Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Modification Number Publication Date 0 01/01/2021 1 01/08/2021 2 04/02/2021 3 05/07/2021 4 05/28/2021 5 09/03/2021

ASBE0024-006 04/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ASBESTOS WORKER/HEAT & FROST INSULATOR - MECHANICAL (Duct, Pipe & Mechanical System Insulation)......................$ 39.27 18.67+a

a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Martin Luther King Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day,the day after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day provided the employee works the regular work day before and after the paid holiday.

BOIL0045-003 01/01/2017

Rates Fringes

BOILERMAKER...................... $ 32.72 25.26

ELEC0666-004 03/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ELECTRICIAN (Includes Low Voltage Wiring)..........$ 32.44 50.45%

ELEV0051-007 01/01/2021

Rates Fringes

ELEVATOR MECHANIC................ $ 43.55 35.825+a+b

a. PAID HOLIDAYS: New Year's Day, Memorial Day, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans' Day, Thanksgiving Day, the Friday after Thanksgiving and Christmas Day.

b. VACATIONS: Employer contributes 8% of basic hourly rate for 5 years or more of service or 6% of basic hourly rate for 6 months to 5 years of service as vacation pay credit.

ENGI0147-019 11/01/2013

Rates Fringes

POWER EQUIPMENT OPERATOR

Cranes 90 tons & over capacity; Tower & Climbing Cranes with Controls 100

ft. above ground........... $ 28.30 8.69%+8.15 Cranes under 90 tons........ $ 27.38 8.69%+8.15

IRON0079-012 05/01/2021

Rates Fringes

IRONWORKER, STRUCTURAL AND ORNAMENTAL

$ 26.63 16.67

* PLUM0010-003 09/01/2021

Rates Fringes

PIPEFITTER (Includes HVAC Pipe, Unit and Temperature Controls Installations)

$ 31.50 17.92

PLUMBER.......................... $ 31.50 17.92

SUVA2013-056 01/11/2016

Rates Fringes

BRICKLAYER....................... $ 20.00 1.00

CARPENTER........................ $ 21.10 1.11

CEMENT MASON/CONCRETE FINISHER... $ 17.23 0.00

GLAZIER.......................... $ 18.43 3.71

HVAC MECHANIC (HVAC Duct Installation Only)

$ 20.60 2.93

IRONWORKER, REINFORCING.......... $ 27.18 4.13

LABORER: Common or General...... $ 11.53 0.99

LABORER: Mason Tender - Brick... $ 13.41 3.15

LABORER: Mason Tender - Cement/Concrete $ 12.96 3.12

LABORER: Pipelayer.............. $ 12.28 1.96

OPERATOR:

Backhoe/Excavator/Trackhoe....... $ 19.74 1.43

OPERATOR: Bobcat/Skid Steer/Skid Loader................ $ 18.95 4.03

OPERATOR: Bulldozer............. $ 17.50 0.00

OPERATOR: Forklift.............. $ 19.40 7.00

OPERATOR: Loader................ $ 21.28 3.17

OPERATOR: Roller................ $ 16.25 4.88

PAINTER (Brush and Roller)....... $ 16.87 0.00

PAINTER: Spray.................. $ 16.58 0.00

ROOFER........................... $ 17.40 1.55

SHEET METAL WORKER, Excludes HVAC Duct Installation........... $ 19.72 1.83

SPRINKLER FITTER (Fire Sprinklers)...................... $ 20.50 2.93

TILE FINISHER.................... $ 23.40 0.00

TILE SETTER...................... $ 27.80 10.25

TRUCK DRIVER: Dump Truck........ $ 14.88 0.00

WATERPROOFER..................... $ 21.17 3.41

WELDERS - Receive rate prescribed for craft performing operation to which welding is incidental.

Note: Executive Order (EO) 13706, Establishing Paid Sick Leave for Federal Contractors applies to all contracts subject to the Davis-Bacon Act for which the contract is awarded (and any solicitation was issued) on or after January 1, 2017. If this contract is covered by the EO, the contractor must provide employees with 1 hour of paid sick leave for every 30 hours they work, up to 56 hours of paid sick leave each year.

Employees must be permitted to use paid sick leave for their own illness, injury or other health-related needs, including preventive care; to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is ill, injured, or has other health-related needs, including preventive care; or for reasons resulting from, or to assist a family member (or person who is like family to the employee) who is a victim of, domestic violence, sexual assault, or stalking. Additional information on contractor requirements and worker protections under the EO is available at www.dol.gov/whd/govcontracts.

Unlisted classifications needed for work not included within the scope of the classifications listed may be added after award only as provided in the labor standards contract clauses (29CFR 5.5 (a) (1) (ii)).

The body of each wage determination lists the classification and wage rates that have been found to be prevailing for the cited type(s) of construction in the area covered by the wage determination. The classifications are listed in alphabetical order of ""identifiers"" that indicate whether the particular rate is a union rate (current union negotiated rate for local), a survey rate (weighted average rate) or a union average rate (weighted union average rate).

Union Rate Identifiers

A four letter classification abbreviation identifier enclosed in dotted lines beginning with characters other than ""SU"" or ""UAVG"" denotes that the union classification and rate were prevailing for that classification in the survey. Example:

PLUM0198-005 07/01/2014. PLUM is an abbreviation identifier of the union which prevailed in the survey for this classification, which in this example would be Plumbers. 0198 indicates the local union number or district council number where applicable, i.e., Plumbers Local 0198. The next number, 005 in the example, is an internal number used in processing the wage determination. 07/01/2014 is the effective date of the most current negotiated rate, which in this example is July 1, 2014.

Union prevailing wage rates are updated to reflect all rate changes in the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) governing this classification and rate.

Survey Rate Identifiers

Classifications listed under the ""SU"" identifier indicate that no one rate prevailed for this classification in the survey and the published rate is derived by computing a weighted average rate based on all the rates reported in the survey for that classification. As this weighted average rate includes all rates reported in the survey, it may include both union and non-union rates. Example: SULA2012-007 5/13/2014. SU indicates the rates are survey rates based on a weighted average calculation of rates and are not majority rates. LA indicates the State of Louisiana. 2012 is the year of survey on which these classifications and rates are based. The next number, 007 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 5/13/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

Survey wage rates are not updated and remain in effect until a new survey is conducted.

Union Average Rate Identifiers

Classification(s) listed under the UAVG identifier indicate that no single majority rate prevailed for those classifications; however, 100% of the data reported for the classifications was union data. EXAMPLE: UAVG-OH- 0010 08/29/2014. UAVG indicates that the rate is a weighted union average rate. OH indicates the state. The next number, 0010 in the example, is an internal number used in producing the wage determination. 08/29/2014 indicates the survey completion date for the classifications and rates under that identifier.

A UAVG rate will be updated once a year, usually in January of each year, to reflect a weighted average of the current negotiated/CBA rate of the union locals from which the rate is based.

WAGE DETERMINATION APPEALS PROCESS

1.) Has there been an initial decision in the matter? This can be:

* an existing published wage determination

* a survey underlying a wage determination

* a Wage and Hour Division letter setting forth a position on a wage determination matter

* a conformance (additional classification and rate) ruling

On survey related matters, initial contact, including requests for summaries of surveys, should be with the Wage and Hour Regional Office for the area in which the survey was conducted because those Regional Offices have responsibility for the Davis-Bacon survey program. If the response from this initial contact is not satisfactory, then the process described in 2.) and 3.) should be followed.

With regard to any other matter not yet ripe for the formal process described here, initial contact should be with the Branch of Construction Wage Determinations. Write to:

Branch of Construction Wage Determinations Wage and Hour Division U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

2.) If the answer to the question in 1.) is yes, then an interested party (those affected by the action) can request review and reconsideration from the Wage and Hour Administrator (See 29 CFR Part 1.8 and 29 CFR Part 7). Write to:

Wage and Hour Administrator U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

The request should be accompanied by a full statement of the interested party's position and by any information (wage payment data, project description, area practice material, etc.) that the requestor considers relevant to the issue.

3.) If the decision of the Administrator is not favorable, an interested party may appeal directly to the Administrative Review Board (formerly the Wage Appeals Board). Write to:

Administrative Review Board U.S. Department of Labor 200 Constitution Avenue, N.W.

Washington, DC 20210

4.) All decisions by the Administrative Review Board are final.

END OF GENERAL DECISION"

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 10-Sep-2021 10:00 AM to 14-Sep-2021 10:00 AM.

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

1. DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT

This project will be for the construction of a ship mock-up for training soldiers in the methods and techniques for loading and unloading a cargo ship. The facility will be used to drive military vehicles in one end, properly secure the equipment within the facility and release and drive the equipment out of the facility. The facility will be located at Fort Lee, Virginia.

The project consists of a 2,000 square foot (facility is approximately 80 FT by 25 FT), single story industrial type facility with provisions to include: A replica of a cargo ship with two ramps to accommodate roll-on/roll-off capabilities of vehicles. The facility will include two access ramps located on each end for driving different pieces of equipment into the replica. Supporting facilities include electrical services for fluorescent lighting in the interior, emergency and egress lighting, and ventilation exhaust fans located at the opposite end of the loading ramps; underground storm water storage system; bio-retention filter; new gravel hardstand; and site improvements. The associated site work includes installation of electrical and communication support utilities, as well as a mass notification system. Facilities will be designed to a minimum life of 40 years in accordance with DoD's Unified Facilities Criteria (UFC 1-200-02) including energy efficiencies, building envelope and integrated building systems performance. The project will provide a building that will be safe to personnel, protect mission critical assets and comply with current design criteria and all applicable codes. A record of Environmental Consideration has been completed for this project.

2. MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

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

3. SOCIO ECONOMIC STATUS VALIDATION

This is a 100% 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.

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

4. 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.

5. BID SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

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 the date and time specified in Block 13 of the solicitation.

Bids will be submitted through DoD Secure Access File Exchange (DoD SAFE) via https://safe.apps.mil/. DoD SAFE is the Government infrastructure utilized to secure bids and IAW FAR 14.202-8, citing FAR 4.5, and as limited by the requirements of the AFARS 5104.502-90. The bid submission shall provide signed bid to include SF 1442 and SF 30 acknowledgements of all amendments.

All proposals must be uploaded into DoD SAFE infrastructure not earlier than 10 Spetmber 2021 and not later than the date/time specified in Block 13 of the solicitation. Bidders will require a unique “request code” to upload bids into DoD SAFE, which must be obtained by email only to the following POCs: Allen Scott Brainerd at Allen.S.Brainerd@usace.army.mil and Dianne Grimes at Dianne.K.Grimes@usace.army.mil and cc PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil with your email request. The POCs must receive the mail for the “request code” NLT 10:00 AM (EDT) 13 September 2021.

A copy of the duly executed bid guarantee must be included in the bid submission upload to DoD SAFE in accordance with FAR 52.228-1 Bid Guarantee. A physical copy of the bid guarantee in proper form must be submitted within seventy-two (72) hours to the Government upon request from the apparent low bidder.

The BIDDER IS SOLELY RESPONSIBLE for ensuring that the entire proposal has been received into DoD SAFE with a timestamp of not later than the date and time specified in Block 13 of the solicitation.

Bidders are STRONGLY encouraged to avoid waiting until the last minute to attempt to transmit their proposals. The electronic bid submittal contents shall conform to the details of the solicitation and subsequent amendments.

Bidders are responsible for ensuring that their electronic bids are virus-free and shall run an anti-virus scan before uploading into DoD SAFE. Electronic bids shall be compatible with the following software products:

Adobe Acrobat Reader 11 and Microsoft Office Suite (Excel and Project) 2010. The electronic bids shall be in Adobe Acrobat (except for Microsoft and Excel documents) portable document file (pdf) searchable text format. Electronic bids 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 forward a copy of this confirmation receipt to POC: Allen Scott Brainerd at Allen.S.Brainerd@usace.army.mil and copy Dianne.K.Grimes@usace.army.mil and PPMDContracts@usace.army.mil.

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.

The solicitation hereby incorporates Deviation 2020-O0016 to FAR 28.106-1. For any bid bond, performance bond, or payment bond that may be required under this procurement, a seal is not required. In the event of conflict in another provision in the solicitation, the Deviation will control.

Any questions regarding bid submission should be directed to Mr. Allen Scott Brainerd in ProjNet.

6. BID OPENING

There will be a bid opening conducted by the Government via teleconference on 14 September 2021, at 2:00 PM (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.

7. BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

All questions and/or comments for this solicitation should be submitted through the bidder inquiry system, ProjNet, as shown below. All submitted questions will be responded to via ProjNet and an amendment issued prior to the solicitation closing date. ProjNet will close 10 days prior to the solicitation closing date.

Submitting a bidder inquiry:

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. 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. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

The Solicitation Number is: W9123621B2040 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: P664Z7-GQG3UY

The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires prior to bid opening 14 Spetember 2021 in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary. 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. 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.

8. AWARD TO RESPONSIBLE BIDDER

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:

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.

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

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. To 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. W9123621B2040

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.

d) IMPORTANT NOTE, this solicitation requires apparent low bidder to submit DRC criteria as defined below:

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA (DRC)

DRC submissions are due with your bid at the time set for receipt of bids (but bidders should not consider the DRC as a matter of responsiveness in accordance with FAR 14.301).

The apparent low bidder must demonstrate past experience on the following two components:

Bidder shall provide three example projects that each demonstrate completion of new construction of a facility involving a minimum of 2,000 square feet of an enclosed metal structure. Prefabricated building does not meet this requirement.

Bidder shall provide three example projects that were constructed within a United States Military Installation.

The low bidder must demonstrate its experience on contracts completed within the past eight years from the initial date of the solicitation. A concise narrative must be submitted that describes the work performed in the contracts so that the Government can determine whether the submitted experience is relevant. A submitted contract may, but does not need to, demonstrate experience for both components, i.e., up to six contracts may be submitted to document relevant experience.

If a subcontractor is to be used to demonstrate a component of relevant experience, that subcontractor must demonstrate its past experience in that work component. In addition, a letter of unequivocal commitment must be submitted that is signed by the subcontractor that states it unequivocally agrees to perform the work in the event the prime contractor (low bidder) is awarded the contract.

9. EVIDENCE OF AUTHORITY TO SIGN BIDS

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

10. PRE-AWARD SAFETY CONFERENCE

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.

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.

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.

11. 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 are identified in the clause 52.236-27, entitled "SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION)."

12. 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 bid price

13. INCURRING COSTS

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

14. 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.

15. UNBALANCED BIDS

Any bid which is materially unbalanced as to prices for the contract line items 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.

16. 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.

SECTION 00 72 00 - GENERAL CONDITIONS

The following have been modified:

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

(a) The Government will provide to the Contractor, without charge, one set of contract drawings and specifications, except publications incorporated into the technical provisions by reference, in electronic or paper media as chosen by the Contracting Officer.

(b) The Contractor shall--

(1) Check all drawings furnished immediately upon receipt;

(2) Compare all drawings and verify the figures before laying out the work;

(3) Promptly notify the Contracting Officer of any discrepancies;

(4) Be responsible for any errors that might have been avoided by complying with this paragraph (b); and

(5) Reproduce and print contract drawings and specifications as needed.

(c) In general--

(1) Large-scale drawings shall govern small-scale drawings; and

(2) The Contractor shall follow figures marked on drawings in preference to scale measurements.

(d) Omissions from the drawings or specifications or the misdescription of details of work that are manifestly necessary to carry out the intent of the drawings and specifications, or that are customarily performed, shall not relieve the Contractor from performing such omitted or misdescribed details of the work. The Contractor shall perform such details as if fully and correctly set forth and described in the drawings and specifications.

(e) The work shall conform to the specifications and the contract drawings identified on the following index of drawings:

H.01.01 SPOE Fort Lee RTA Submittal Drawings, dated 28 July 2021 with 56 pages.

H.01.01_W91236170001 - SPOE Fort Lee - FA101 2021.09.07.pdf dated 7 Sep 2021 1 page.

H.01.01_W91236170001 - SPOE Fort Lee - M-001 2021.09.07.pdf dated 7 Sep 2021 2 pages.

H.01.04 SPOE Fort Lee RTA Specifications, dated 28 July 2021 with 812 pages.

H.01.04 Spec Section 01 45 00.00 10.pdf 11 Pages H.01.04 Spec Section 31 31 16.pdf 8 pages

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