Pre Solicitation Memo_Piankatank Phase II.pdf

Description:

The Norfolk District, Corps of Engineers will be issuing a solicitation for a 100% small business set-aside, firm fixed-price, Invitation for Bid (IFB) to complete the CHESAPEAKE BAY

OYSTER RECOVERY PROGRAM, PIANKATANK RIVER REEF HABITAT PHASE II,

PIANKATANK RIVER, VIRGINIA

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-Norfolk District in Partnership with the Virginia Marine Resources Commission will be issuing a contract for the Piankatank River, Phase 2-Reef Habitat Restoration Project. The Project is located near the mouth of the Piankatank River in Middlesex and Mathews Counties. The Project is obtaining, transporting and placing Class A-1 riprap via barge to the project site. All reef substrate will be placed by mechanical clamshell from a barge.

and recorded by Clamvision to ensure proper placement and height. The reef will span across approximately 53 acres of Public Baylor Grounds, approximately 12-18” in height. Substrates will be placed in striations approximately 30 feet wide, spaced approximately 45 feet apart. The Base Bid consists of placement of reef structures on approximately 7.98 acres of the project site.

Option 1 consist of placement of reef structures on additional 4.25 acres of the project site.

Option 2 consists of the placement of reef structures on approximately 2.96 acres, and Option 3 includes the placement on approximately 3.36 acres. Reef substrate will be installed per the plan drawings and specifications on the project site in water depths ranging from approximately 0.96’ MLLW to 0.10’ MLW

This requirement will use Definitive Responsibility Criteria (DRC) which are specific and objective standards established to inform the Contracting Officer in accordance with FAR 9.104-

2. These criteria will be used to assess whether the apparent low bidder can demonstrate the expertise and specialized facilities needed for adequate contract performance. The inability of a contractor otherwise eligible for award to demonstrate minimally acceptable experience as measured by the DRC may result in the Contracting Officer determining the contractor is not responsible.

Anticipated Definitive Responsibility Criteria will be developed to assess the following work items:

Criteria 1: Marine Construction Experience: Bidder shall provide three examples of completed contracts performed in the last five years involving placement of structures or substrate in a marine setting comparable to what will be required in this contract and in accordance with Specification Section 35 20 and Section 35 20 05, Stone for Reef Habitat, and Section 35 20 10, Reef Habitat Construction

In accordance with FAR 36/DFARs 236 the magnitude of construction is between $1,000,000.00 and $5,000,000.00. The government is not obligated and will not pay for any information received from potential sources as a result of this synopsis.

The construction time / liquidated damages for this project are as follows:

For contract bid items, begin performance within thirty (30) calendar days and complete all work within one hundred and fifty two (152) calendar days of receipt of Notice to Proceed (NTP).

The liquidated damages associated with this action are $976.00 for each day of delay.

NAICS Code 237990 applies to this procurement. The solicitation will be posted on or about 06 January 2022. Search on W91236% (www.SAM.Gov) for solicitations issued by Norfolk District. No hard copies will be available. Prospective contractors must be registered in the DOD System for Award Management (SAM) database. SAM Registration must also be active and current to be eligible for contract award.

In accordance with FAR Part 9.1, responsibility will be determined, prior to award, by the Contracting Officer through the performance of a pre-award survey or utilizing information from a previous pre-award survey and/or any performance data available. The apparent low bidder may 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.

Information on registration and annual confirmation requirements may be obtained by calling 1- 866-606-8220 or via the Internet at https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/. Lack of registration in the SAM database will make an offeror ineligible for award. TELEPHONE OR

EMAIL REQUESTS WILL NOT BE HONORED