A.03.09 Specifications Rev_01.pdf

Specifications for

SEEPAGE BARRIER

PORTSMOUTH, OHIO

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

HUNTINGTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

HUNTINGTON, WEST VIRGINIA

December 2020

Certified Final Documents – RTA

RFP No. W9123720R0008

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Portsmouth Levee Protection Project Seepage Remediation Project, Portsmouth, Ohio in accordance w ith attached Specif ications located under separate cover.

The estimated order of magnitude of this procurement is more than $10,000,000.00.

The North American Classif ication System (NAICS) for this acquisition is 237990 and the small business size standard is $39.5M.

This is a full and open procurement.

All proposals MUST be submitted electronically. Refer to “Instructions to Offerors” for acceptable submission format.

Contractor registration is available through the System for Aw ard Management (SAM), available at w w w .beta.sam.gov. Bidders must comply w ith requirements of 52.204-7, 52.204-8, 52.232-33, and any other SAM requirements, to include completing requirements in this solicitation through SAM.

KAREN L SIMMONS 304-399-5182

NOTE: In sealed bid solicitations "offer" and "offeror" mean "bid" and "bidder".

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

05-Nov-2020

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

B. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code) (NO COLLECT CALLS)

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______14 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________730 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________Specif ications

12 A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

(If "YES," indicate within how many calendar days after award in Item 12B.)

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. For submitting proposals, PLEASE REFERENCE below on page 20 & 21 for instructions.

All proposals are to be submitted Electronically.

Proposals are due by December 7, 2020 at 4:30 PM EST. Any proposal received after 4:30 PM EST will be late.

B. An offer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

IMPORTANT - The "offer" section on the reverse must be fully completed by offeror.

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USACE, CONTRACTING DIVISION

KAREN SIMMONS, 502 8TH STREET

HUNTINGTON WV 25701

W91237

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO. 6. PROJECT NO.

8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7)

304-399-5281FAX:TEL: 304-399-5182 TEL: FAX:

W9123720R0008 119

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

10 U.S.C. 2304(c) 41 U.S.C. 253(c)

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

(Include ZIP Code)14. NAME AND ADDRESS OF OFFEROR 15. TELEPHONE NO. (Include area code)

See Item 14

(Include only if different than Item 14)16. REMITTANCE ADDRESS

30B. SIGNATURE

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

Price Breakout Schedule

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

Reinbursement of Actual Cost of Performance and Payment Bonds for Bids in Excess of $250,000

1 Job Sum (not to exceed)

2 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 Job Sum $__________________ 3 Formal Partnering Meeting 1 Job Sum $__________________ 4 Contractor-Furnished Government Office 1 Job Sum $__________________ 5 Contractor-Furnished Janitorial Service 1 Job Sum $__________________ 6 Environmental Protection 1 Job Sum $__________________

Working "As-built" Documents (Price shall not be less than $10,000)

1 Job Sum $__________________

Final "As-built" Documents (Price shall not be less than $20,000)

1 Job Sum $__________________

9 Cast-in-Place Concrete 1 Job Sum $__________________ 10 Structural Steel 1 Job Sum $__________________ 11 Miscellaneous Metal Fabrications 1 Job Sum $__________________ 12 Electrical Work 1 Job Sum $__________________ 13 Off-Site Topsoil 2,785 Ton $_________ $__________________ 14 Instrumentation 1 Job Sum $__________________ 15 Evacuation of Work Platform Due to Flooding 1 Ea. $_________ $__________________ 16 Seepage Barrier Demonstration Section 16,737 Sq. Ft. $_________ $__________________

Seepage Barrier Critical Area Demonstration Section

2,682 Sq. Ft. $_________ $__________________

Seepage Barrier (in Embankment or Overburden)

151,571 Sq. Ft. $_________ $__________________

19 Seepage Barrier (in Bedrock) 10,350 Sq. Ft. $_________ $__________________ 20 Seepage Barrier Critical Area 2,688 Sq. Ft. $_________ $__________________ 21 Added Verification Drilling and Testing 1,000 Ln. Ft. $_________ $__________________ 22 Drilled Concrete Piers 1 Job Sum $__________________ 23 Asphalt Removal 1,560 Cu. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 24 Aggregate Base Course 1,440 Ton $_________ $__________________ 25 Asphalt Concrete, Base Course 996 Ton $_________ $__________________ 26 Asphalt Concrete, Surface Course 1,861 Ton $_________ $__________________ 27 Asphalt Concrete, Intermediate Course 387 Ton $_________ $__________________ 28 Tack Coat 2,234 Gallon $_________ $__________________ 29 Prime Coat 1,792 Gallon $_________ $__________________ 30 ODOT Riprap, Type C 168 Cu. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 31 ODOT Riprap, Type D 85 Cu. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 32 Geotextile Filter 336 Sq. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 33 Geotextile Fabric 4,319 Sq. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 34 Low Strength Grout 39 Cu. Yd. $_________ $__________________ 35 Pavement Planing 1,474 Ton $_________ $__________________ 36 Patching Planed Surface 369 Ton $_________ $__________________ 37 Site Work 1 Job Sum $__________________

38 Chain Link Fence 1 Job Sum $__________________ 39 Gate 1 Ea. $_________ $__________________ 40 Seeding 1 Job Sum $__________________ 41 18-Inch HDPE 900 Ln. Ft. $_________ $__________________ 42 48-Inch Precast Concrete Manhole 4 Ea. $_________ $__________________ 43 18-Inch Headwall 1 Ea. $_________ $__________________ 44 Video Inspection of Pipe 1 Job Sum $__________________ 45 Connections to Existing Pipe 1 Job Sum $__________________ 46 Connections to Existing Equipment 1 Job Sum $__________________ 47 Pipelines, Liquid Process and Piping 1 Job Sum $__________________ 48 Temporary Bypass Pumping 1 Job Sum $__________________

Total (Items 1 thru 48)

TOTAL $__________________

The following bid schedule is a pay activity breakout of Price Breakout Schedule Item No. 37 listed above for evaluation purposes only and will not be considered as part of the contract. This should be completed, as applicable, based on the method of construction chosen. The total of this breakout should be transferred to Price Breakout Schedule Item No 37 above.

The purpose of this pay activity breakout is to quantify any price items that could vary based on the method of construction (work platform type, work platform width, earthwork, etc.). A proposal may be rejected if subline items are not adequately addressed. Based on each proposal needs, additional "blank" subline items have been provided which may or may not be used. The quantities and costs associated with these subline items must be completed and will be considered during the evaluation of the proposals, but otherwise will be used for informational purposes only. If additional lines are needed, add as necessary.

Portsmouth Seepage Barrier Price Breakout Schedule Item 37 - "Site Work"

ITEM

NO. DESCRIPTION

ESTIMATED

QUANTITY UNIT

UNIT

PRICE

ESTIMATED

AMOUNT

1 Demolition 1 Job Sum $__________________ 2 Clearing and Grubbing __________________ Acre $_________ $__________________ 3 Topsoil Stripping __________________ BCY $_________ $__________________

Placement of Random Import Borrow Material Necessary for Access Ramp Construction

__________________ CCY $_________ $__________________

Removal and Disposal of Random Import Borrow Material Necessary for Access Ramp Construction

__________________ CY $_________ $__________________

Random Import Borrow Material for Work Platform Construction __________________ CCY

Removal and Disposal of Random Import Borrow Material Necessary for Platform Construction

__________________ CY $_________ $__________________

Excavation of Fine-Grained Material from Top of Levee & Stored in Suitable Location

__________________ BCY $_________ $__________________

All Weather Surface for Construction Site and Access Ramps

__________________ CCY $_________ $__________________

Removal and Disposal of All Weather Surface for Site and Access Ramps

__________________ CY $_________ $__________________

11 Work Platform Surface __________________ CCY $_________ $__________________ 12 Removal and Disposal of Work Platform Surface __________________ CY $_________ $__________________

Excavation of Fine-Grained Material from Suitable Stored Location & used for Levee Final Restoration

__________________ CCY $_________ $__________________

Additional Excavation of Fine-Grained Material from Borrow Area for Levee Final Restoration

__________________ BCY $_________ $__________________

15 Placement of Topsoil for Final Grading __________________ CCY $_________ $__________________ 16 Slurry Disposal __________________ CY $_________ $__________________ 17 Guidewalls for Placement of Seepage Barrier __________________ CY $_________ $__________________ 18 Maintenance of Traffic 1 Job Sum $__________________ 19 Surveying __________________ Hr. $_________ $__________________ 20 Miscellaneous Items 1 Job Sum $__________________ 21 Shoring __________________ Sq.Ft. $_________ $__________________

TOTAL $__________________

Unit Abbreviation Full Name

ACR Acres BCY Bank Cubic Yards CF Cubic Foot CY Cubic Yard EA Each

ECY Embankment Cubic Yards GAL Gallons HR Hours JOB Job LCY Loose Cubic Yards

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting AUG 2020 52.204-22 Alternative Line Item Proposal JAN 2017 52.207-6 Solicitation of Offers from Small Business Concerns and

Small Business Teaming Arrangements or Joint Ventures (Multiple-Award Contracts)

OCT 2016

52.211-6 Brand Name or Equal AUG 1999 52.215-1 Alt I Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition (Jan 2017) -

Alternate I

OCT 1997

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information Controls

OCT 2016

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price construction contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY

2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

(End of provision)

52.222-33 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR PROJECT LABOR AGREEMENT (MAY 2010)

(a) Definitions. ``Labor organization'' and ``project labor agreement,'' as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled Project Labor Agreement.

(b) Consistent with applicable law, the offeror shall negotiate a project labor agreement with one or more labor organizations for the term of the resulting construction contract.

(c) Consistent with applicable law, the project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision shall--

1) Bind the offeror and all subcontractors engaged in construction on the construction project to comply with the project labor agreement;

(2) Allow the offeror and all subcontractors to compete for contracts and subcontracts without regard to whether they are otherwise parties to collective bargaining agreements;

(3) Contain guarantees against strikes, lockouts, and similar job disruptions;

(4) Set forth effective, prompt, and mutually binding procedures for resolving labor disputes arising during the term of the project labor agreement;

(5) Provide other mechanisms for labor-management cooperation on matters of mutual interest and concern, including productivity, quality of work, safety, and health; and

(6) Fully conform to all statutes, regulations, Executive orders, and agency requirements.

(d) Any project labor agreement reached pursuant to this provision does not change the terms of this contract or provide for any price adjustment by the Government.

(e) The offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer a copy of the project labor agreement with its offer.

(End of Provision)

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause

52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from

USACE, Huntington District, Contracting Branch Roy G. Massey, Contracting Officer W9123720R0008 502 Eighth Street Huntington, West Virginia 25701

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visit will take place on November 13, 2020, at ten (10) a.m. Eastern Standard time. The place to meet is close to the worksite near the gravel parking lot to west of 2010 Charles Street, Portsmouth, Ohio 45662.

Any additional questions, please contact Evan Morris, at (304)399-5052.

All questions and answers are to be submitted in writing no later than November 20, 2020. All questions and answers will be posted on www.beta.sam.

(End of provision)

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

The full text of FAR clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acquisition.gov/

The full text of DFARS clauses and provisions can be found at https://www.acq.osd.mil/dpap

(End of provision)

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

(End of provision)

252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS

(OCT 2016)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Controlled technical information, covered contractor information system, covered defense information, cyber incident, information system, and technical information are defined in clause 252.204-7012, Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber Incident Reporting.

(b) The security requirements required by contract clause 252.204-7012 shall be implemented for all covered defense information on all covered contractor information systems that support the performance of this contract.

(c) For covered contractor information systems that are not part of an information technology service or system operated on behalf of the Government (see 252.204-7012(b)(2))--

(1) By submission of this offer, the Offeror represents that it will implement the security requirements specified by National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-171, ``Protecting Controlled Unclassified Information in Nonfederal Information Systems and Organizations'' (see http://dx.doi.org/10.6028/NIST.SP.800-171) that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the contracting officer not later than December 31, 2017.

(2)(i) If the Offeror proposes to vary from any of the security requirements specified by NIST SP 800-171 that are in effect at the time the solicitation is issued or as authorized by the Contracting Officer, the Offeror shall submit to the Contracting Officer, for consideration by the DoD Chief Information Officer (CIO), a written explanation of—

(A) Why a particular security requirement is not applicable; or

(B) How an alternative but equally effective, security measure is used to compensate for the inability to satisfy a particular requirement and achieve equivalent protection.

(ii) An authorized representative of the DoD CIO will adjudicate offeror requests to vary from NIST SP 800-171 requirements in writing prior to contract award. Any accepted variance from NIST SP 800-171 shall be incorporated into the resulting contract.

(End of provision)

252.236-7008 CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULES. (DEC 1991)

(a) The Government's payment for the items listed in the Bidding Schedule shall constitute full compensation to the Contractor for --

(1) Furnishing all plant, labor, equipment, appliances, and materials; and

(2) Performing all operations required to complete the work in conformity with the drawings and specifications.

(b) The Contractor shall include in the prices for the items listed in the Bidding Schedule all costs for work in the specifications, whether or not specifically listed in the Bidding Schedule.

Section 00 21 16 - Instructions to Proposers

INSTRUCTIONS AND CONDITIONS

A. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION (Instructions to Proposers Section 00 21 16)

1. Introduction. The offeror’s proposal shall be submitted electronically through the DOD SAFE Site.

No paper copes, CD-ROMs or facsimile submissions will be accepted. Electronic Bid Submission is required through the Army’s Electronic File Sharing Service, DOD SAFE (https://safe.apps.mil). There are no user accounts for SAFE. Authentication is handled via email. All perspective bidders have access to DOD SAFE, and the application is available for use by all perspective bidders. The SAFE “Getting Started Guide” has information on how to utilize the system (https://safe.apps.mil/about.php). Instructions for the uploading process will posted in the solicitation. The RFP shall provide the Government address and receipt date for proposal submittal.

a. The offeror’s proposal shall consist of three (3) volumes. The Volumes are I –

Technical (Factors 1 – 5), II – Cost/Price (Factor 6), and III - Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certifications/Representations. Volume II (Cost/Price) must be submitted as an individual submission separate from Volumes I and III.

b. Offerors are cautioned that “parroting” of the Technical requirements or the solicitation with a statement of intent to perform does not reflect an understanding of the requirement or capability to perform. Offerors are responsible for including sufficient details to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. Files shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in proposals is prohibited.

c. It is the offeror's responsibility to ensure the completeness of the proposal. The evaluation panel for the Government may evaluate solely on the information provided in the proposal and will not assume that an offeror possesses any capability unless specified in the proposal.

2. Proposal Submission Requirements

a. The preferred method for assembling the proposals is to submit Volume I and III together and Volume II as an individual submission. Factors should be addressed in the order given in “Content of Technical Proposal. Each submitted volume shall be clearly labeled with its Title and a copy number of submissions (e.g., copy 1 of 5).

b. The documents should be single spaced. Each paragraph shall be separated by at least one blank line. A standard, 12-point minimum font size applies. Arial or Times New Roman fonts are required. Tables and illustrations may use a reduced font size no less than 8-point and may be landscape.

c. The following volumes of material shall be submitted:

PRINTED

VOLUME TITLE COPIES

DIGITAL

COPIES

MAXIMUM

PAGES

I – Technical

N/A

N/A

II – Cost/Price* N/A 1 N/A

III – Solicitation, Offer and Award Documents and Certification/

N/A 1 N/A

Representations

* Volume II (Cost/Price) must be submitted in a package separate from Volumes I and III.

3. PROPOSAL FILES

a. Format. The submission shall be clearly indexed and logically assembled. Each volume shall be clearly identified and shall begin at the top of a page. All pages of each volume shall be appropriately numbered and identified by the complete company name, date and RFP number in the header and/or footer. A Table of Contents should be created and page structure shall use the following page setup parameters:

Margins – Top, Bottom, Left, Right – 1” Gutter – 0” From Edge – Header, Footer 0.5” Page Size, Width – 8.5” Page Size, Height – 11”

NOTE: Items such as organization charts, tables, illustrations, or similar graphical illustrations may be provided as 11 x 17 fold outs at the discretion of the offeror.

The following additional restrictions apply:

b. Content Requirement. All information shall be confined to the appropriate file. The offeror shall confine submissions to essential matters, sufficient to define the proposal in a concise manner, to permit a complete and accurate evaluation of each proposal. Each file of the proposal shall consist of a Table of Contents, Summary Section, and the Narrative discussion. The Summary Section shall contain a brief abstract of the file. Proprietary information shall be clearly marked. The following shall be included in the Narrative discussion:

(i) VOLUME I – Technical. The volume shall be organized into the following sections:

1. Section 1 – Factor 1. TECHNICAL APPROACH. The offeror’s proposed technical approach.

This section of the proposal shall address the following at a minimum:

Describe your planned technical execution of the key work elements (sub-factors IA, IB, IC, ID, and IE), to include but not limited to the following details. Sub-factors IA and IB are of equal importance and are greater in importance than the remaining sub-factors of Factor I, with the remaining sub-factors IC, ID, and IE being in descending order of importance.

A) Seepage Barrier – Technical Approach

Provide a description of the methods and approach that will be used to ensure successful completion of the work in accordance with the plans and specifications, and relevant levee safety considerations. The description shall include information for the reviewer to understand the technical approach the Offeror will follow to complete the project. Deviations from the specifications shall be supported, justified, and in sufficient detail to clearly show that the proposed deviation meets the intent and purpose of the specifications. The proposal shall include the following:

Proposed work sequence, equipment, methods and procedures that will be used to construct the typical area seepage barrier in the earthen embankment and glacial outwash foundation. The narrative shall address how it will deal with the presence of gravel zones, and sporadic cobbles. In addition, silt and clay deposits have been encountered during explorations interbedded at various foundation depths, and at the foundation surface (recent alluvial deposition) across the project. Describe equipment, methods, and procedures that will be used to both key-in and construct the barrier in the bedrock comprised of interbedded siltstones, claystones, sandstones, and shales. Discuss the expected range and any associated tolerances of barrier dimensions, as well as for any associated verticalities. If proposing a method using multiple elements (primary, secondary…), discuss the range of dimensions and spacings expected for individual barrier elements, and for any associated verticalities. Address how the Offeror will approach trench stability, high permeability soils, and man-made obstructions. Describe in detail the expected production rate of barrier installation for the proposed construction means and method(s);

Equipment, methods, procedures, and work sequence that will be used to construct the critical area seepage barrier in the earthen embankment and foundation at approximate Station 208+00 around the existing 7x7 Box Culvert. Discussion shall include, but not be limited to, barrier placement methodology, restoring structural and hydraulic capacity to the 7x7 Box Culvert, tying into the existing culvert, bedrock, and adjacent typical area seepage barrier, and stability during construction, if applicable. Discuss the expected range and any associated tolerances of barrier dimensions, as well as for any associated verticalities. If proposing a method using multiple elements (primary, secondary…), discuss the range of dimensions and spacings expected for individual barrier elements, and for any associated verticalities. The Offeror may propose other methods to safely install the seepage barrier through the critical area if the method can be shown to provide adequate cutoff and minimize dam safety risk.

The Offeror is expected to address the treatment at the bedrock and culvert surfaces for positive cut-off and continuity of treatment. If the contractor proposes a method of cut-off that cannot achieve 5' continuous embedment into bedrock, then alternative methods (such as permeation grouting) of ensuring positive cut-off at the interface between the seepage barrier and the bedrock may be proposed. Methods may include, but not limited to: removal and replacement of a portion of the box culvert to install barrier; some form of grouting or a mixture of grouting methods; and/or other non-culvert removal/replacement methods to ensure positive and continuous cutoff between the seepage barrier, the 7x7 box culvert, and the foundation /bedrock interface.

If soil mixing such as jet grouting methods are being proposed to provide the treatment required about the box culvert and tie-in with bedrock to ensure against leakage along the culvert, specifically address the methodologies for ensuring a continuous, full-depth seepage barrier is constructed through the critical area.

The Offeror shall propose a method to ensure a tight connection between the seepage barrier and the 7x7 box culvert. Method may include permeation grouting, chemical grouting, other similar non-replacement, or non-soil mixing methods to ensure positive cutoff between the seepage barrier and the 7x7 box culvert, and at bedrock interface. Additionally, if jet grouting is proposed to address the seepage concerns about the culvert, discuss any other specific means and methods to further ensure continuity between the "typical barrier wall" constructed by other accepted means, the barrier wall constructed by jet grouting, and intimate connection with the sides of the culvert. Also address the specific measures taken to protect the integrity of the embankment during any drilling and grouting. Discuss the equipment, methods, procedures, and work sequence for any applicable grouting methods used to ensure positive cutoff is obtained, such as, foundation, permeation, or injection grouting to be used in the critical area.

If soil mixing or jet grouting methods are being proposed, specifically address the methodologies for ensuring continuity of the elements. Discuss how the Offeror will account for the inherent lack of homogeneity within the jet grout columns, and changes of the jet grout column diameters. Additionally, for jet grouting methods, discuss specific measures to protect the integrity of the earthen embankment.

Methods for protecting and restoring the 7x7 Box Culvert during and after construction. Discuss how the Offeror will restrict the area of influence on the 7x7 Box Culvert, restore the structural and hydraulic capacity of the 7x7 Box Culvert post-construction of the seepage barrier, and protect the embankment during construction. Proposal must include any proposed temporary impacts to the box culvert as well as method of repair, method of water-proofing, method of cutting or drilling culvert, method of sealing annular spaces, method of controlling discharge to the river, how work will be done safely for protection of workers and the City. No reduction in culvert hydraulic capacity will be permitted.

The ability to adapt the proposed methodology(ies) and equipment to the actual conditions encountered is essential. The Offeror should identify potential problems with the proposed method(s) and describe the procedures to be implemented to overcome those problems while maintaining the integrity of the earthen embankment and foundation.

Provide details on the real time survey systems that will be used for the proposed barrier construction equipment, with any detailed illustrative calculations from previous projects showing how the position of the equipment is determined. Also, present drilling deviation output generated from the proposed equipment for any previously constructed seepage barriers. The drilling deviation output shall show how the as-built geometry of the seepage barrier was determined. Provide drilling deviation histograms of all the seepage barrier elements installed from previous drilling projects. Discuss how the equipment performance was adjusted to assure that the drilling deviations were maintained to provide a continuous seepage barrier;

If applicable, discuss materials, methods, and equipment used for slurry management to include disposal of slurry, rock cutting, and clay fines. If applicable, discuss placement methods of disposed materials on site.

Offeror shall submit proposed construction specifications for any items proposed but not covered by project specifications. Specifications must include, but are not limited to: materials; equipment; delivery, storage & handling; submittals; execution; quality control; and measurement & payment. Specification shall be in similar format to the project specifications. Specifications will be evaluated as a part of the proposal evaluation. If the offeror’s proposal is selected, the government may request changes or additions to the proposed specifications, which, once agreed upon by both parties, will become a part of the project specifications.

A) Seepage Barrier – Quality Control and Verification

Describe the Quality Control (QC) program and procedures that will be used to verify and document that the minimum dimensions, continuity, verticality, homogeneity, strength, permeability, and quality requirements of the seepage barrier have been achieved. Describe the testing and QC approach within the test section, and the means and methods to replicate the results in the production sections. Describe specifically the equipment, methodologies, and procedures for testing and ensuring adherence to the criteria for low permeability and homogeneity with examples from previous projects. Describe the accuracy capabilities of all equipment used for QC monitoring. Descriptions shall detail all QC measures taken during the construction process including those to measure verticality, continuity, and, alignment, as well as all post-installation QC methods (such as verification drilling and testing methods) to verify and document all acceptance criteria are met. Describe the QC program and procedures for each seepage barrier (and grouting, if applicable) construction method used within the typical and critical areas.

The Offeror is expected to specifically discuss QC methods within the critical area. Describe the QC testing equipment and methodology to be used to ensure seepage barrier continuity, and low permeability within the critical area, and at the 7x7 box culvert interface with the seepage barrier. Describe QC methods for both during construction and post-installation. The contractor shall be required to demonstrate the construction method of seepage barrier for the critical section, if different than the typical seepage barrier construction method. If the offeror, proposes to use the same method as the typical seepage barrier construction method, then “critical demonstration section” will be performed the same as the typical section. The offeror shall include a detailed discussion of how the critical section of seepage barrier will be demonstrated, or discuss why a demonstration section for the critical area is not feasible. If the Offeror’s proposal does not identify a proposed a demonstration method for the critical section or indicate why it is not feasible, then the guidance specifications of the solicitation applicable to the construction method selected by the Offeror shall govern.

Describe methods for ensuring the quality and integrity of data, including instrumentation data, and calibration protocols for all QC and instrumentation measuring equipment. All QC data will be used by the Government post-construction to assess the levee's risk due to internal erosion and for determining the success of the seepage barrier. The data quality, reliability, comprehensiveness, and clarity of presentation will be critical so the Offeror should clearly describe methods to provide this data.

In the proposal, the Offeror shall identify the technical “guidance specification” sections contained in the solicitation for the construction method(s) selected by the Offeror. If the Offeror proposes a requirement other than those contained in the specifications, the proposal shall clearly denote the deviation from or addition to the guidance specifications of the solicitation, and shall include a detailed justification for why it is a superior or more stringent approach for assuring the seepage barrier performance specified in the contract documents. If the Offeror’s proposal does not identify alternate technical requirements, then the guidance specifications of the solicitation applicable to the construction method selected by the Offeror shall govern.

B) Schedule of Contract Events

Provide a schedule which clearly indicates tasks, durations, relationships between tasks, and other pertinent information. The schedule shall communicate the Offeror’s understanding of the linear nature of the work and the sequencing required to accommodate both the technical restrictions associated with spacing (e.g.

cure time, open excavation), but also the overriding and concurrent complications of the sequencing associated with primary/secondary elements, the equipment operational footprint and the sequence and progression of these operational footprints (drilling, grouting, concreting, coring) on a constrained site (work platform). At a minimum, the schedule should include durations and completion milestones (referenced to the Notice to Proceed) for, at a minimum, the following items: (a) Pre-Construction Actions (major pre-construction submittals, design work, permitting, setup of data management system, …); (b) Mobilization, work platform construction, and site preparation; (c) Construction of concrete/grout batch plant(s) (if applicable), de-sanding plant, slurry ponds or tanks (if applicable); (d) Set-up of drill water, drill cuttings, and grout waste handling, treatment and disposal system development; (e) Replacement of storm sewer pipes; (f) Typical area seepage barrier demonstration section and demonstration report; (g) Critical area cutoff demonstration section and demonstration report; (h) Production wall construction in the critical area and verification coring/testing; (i) Restoration of 7x7 Box Culvert; (j) Production wall construction in the typical area and verification coring/testing; (k) Replacement of Pump Station Discharge pipes; (l) Site Restoration and demobilization; (m) Contract completion actions (as-builts, punch-list, close-out submittals, …). The schedule should define the work shift duration, number of shifts per day, and the number of work days per week, as well as anticipated weather days, holidays not worked, and winter shutdowns if anticipated.

Schedule may be a fold-out using a larger paper size if data cannot fit on 8 ½ x 11.

C) Work Platform and Site Usage –

Provide a description of the work platform design approach and configuration and site usage to ensure successful completion of the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. As a minimum, the work platform design approach and site usage shall include:

(a) Site plan(s) and typical sections that illustrate: the proposed work platform configuration including materials and placement procedures, footprint, top width, elevation, and grades; surface treatment, cut/fill slope limits, slope stabilization measures and monitoring (if applicable); modifications to the existing levee; typical and critical area cutoff treatments; and discharge piping;

(b) Site plan(s) showing use of contractor work areas including lay down areas, material storage areas, plant laydown areas, haul roads, maintenance facilities, laboratories, material processing areas, discharge pumping operations, storm pipe replacements, offices, and haul and access roads.

D) Additional Work Elements –

Discuss the equipment, methods, and work sequences for the following additional Work elements as part of this contract:

1) Replacement of the storm sewer pipes,

2) Discharge pumping operations during construction,

3) Discharge pipe replacement, and

4) Site preparation and restoration.

2. Section 2 – Factor 2. EXPERIENCE. The contractor will provide the following:

A & B below will be evaluated with EQUAL importance.

A) Specialized Experience and Similar Type Work

1) Provide descriptions of the Offeror's history of dam/levee seepage barrier construction projects completed or substantially completed by the construction team which are similar to this project in nature and scope. These descriptions shall include at least one project (no more than ten) completed within the last ten years. Similar seepage barrier experience is defined in this solicitation as meaning construction of dam seepage barriers in earth and hard rock to depths in excess of 80 feet using the equipment and methods proposed for this project. At least one example per method proposed is required. For each project experience include the following: (a) specific scope of work; (b) role on the project; (c) percentage and description of work self-performed; (d) type of work sub-contracted (if applicable); (e) value of the contract (original proposal, bid or estimate, and as-constructed); (f) location; (g) start/completion dates, and (g) name and contact details of the owner and designer.

Additional detail should include barrier type, type(s) of excavation/installation equipment used, means to assure seepage barrier is constructed to the specified dimensions, quality, homogeneity, joint continuity, foundation conditions, soil and rock types, depth, permeability, strength, and any relevant challenges overcome on the project.

Provide QC summary plots and verification testing results for seepage barrier backfill material or mix-in place materials used for at least two previous seepage barrier projects (in the past ten years) in which at least 8,000 CYs of soil was mixed or barrier backfill material placed; summary plots and results presented should demonstrate compliance with the specifications for the referenced projects.

If the Prime Offeror is not performing all major activities such as platform construction, typical area and critical area seepage barrier construction, cementitous batching, storm and discharge pipe replacement, etc., then the Prime shall provide subcontractor company name and their relevant experience and info (contract name, dates, owner contact info, etc.) as previously described in this paragraph.

2) If the Offeror will be using grouting methods, provide descriptions of the Offeror’s successful past experience completing foundation drilling and grouting projects utilizing real-time computer monitoring of balanced-stabilized grouts. List projects within the past ten years having similar size, scope, and complexity. At least one example per grouting method proposed is required. For each project experience include the following: (a) specific scope of work; (b) role on the project; (c) percentage and description of work self-performed; (d) type of work sub-contracted (if applicable); (e) value of the contract (original proposal, bid or estimate, and as-constructed); (f) location; (g) start/completion dates, and (g) name and contact details of the owner and designer.

3) If Offeror represents the combining of two or more companies (joint venture) for the purpose of this solicitation, then include each company's role in the projects listed in the paragraphs above as related to its role for this project. If the Joint Venture Partners have never worked together on similar jobs, so indicate. If the partners have not previously worked together on a contract of similar size, scope, and complexity, then the example contracts shall demonstrate the experience of each individual partner.

However, if the firms have worked together on other type jobs, then include these and address the working relationships on those.

4) The Government reserves the right to verify an Offeror’s experience record of cited projects or other projects by reviewing relevant Government databases and other DoD or Government appraisal systems; by conducting interviews and/or obtaining references; and by any other appropriate means available to the Government.

5) Offerors will be required to provide a list of relevant projects to accompany their narrative for the above tasks, current or completed in the past ten years from the date of the RFP that best demonstrates their ability to perform this type of work. For each project provided the offeror must address the following:

1. Company name

2. Name of project and location

3. Contract number

4. Detailed description as to how the work in the project relates to the specified task.

5. Company role (prime, joint venture, subcontractor) and work your company self-performed.

6. Construction cost at award and final cost.

7. Reason for cost growth.

8. Award date.

9. Scheduled Completion

10. Actual completion.

11. Reason for time growth.

12. Extent and type of work subcontracted out.

13. Owner’s POC for reference (Valid POC Name, company, valid phone and valid email)

B) Individual Personnel Experience

1) Individuals proposed for this project who have a history of direct employment with the prime contractor or specialty subcontractor, and who have made significant contributions to the successful self-performance of the projects shall be listed, along with their…