W9123822B0003 Solicitation Amendment 0001 .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

The purpose for this amendment is to extend the bid submission to Monday, 24 January 2022 at 1000/10:00 AM PST and bid opening that same day at 1330/1:30 PM PST.

Bidder Inquiry submissions have not been extended.

All other terms and conditions remain in effect.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 7

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 06-Jan-2022

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 W9123822B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

09-Dec-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

06-Jan-2022

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, SACRAMENTO

CONTRACTING DIVISION

1325 J STREET

SACRAMENTO CA 95814-2922

W91238 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9123822B0003

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The required response date/time has changed from 14-Jan-2022 10:00 AM to 24-Jan-2022 10:00 AM.

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

IFB INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

I. SOLICITATION AVAILABILITY

(a) The solicitation, solicitation attachments, and amendments are posted on the Government-wide Point of Entry, the System for Award Management (SAM - www.sam.gov/SAM).

(b) The point of contact for this solicitation is:

Ms. Sara Kimsey, Contract Specialist E-Mail: sara.d.kimsey@usace.army.mil (preferred contact method)

(c) Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals. An award notice will be posted on SAM following contract award.

II. AVAILABILITY OF REFERENCED PUBLICATIONS

(a) USACE publications can be found at:

https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/

(b) Construction Criteria Base (CCB). The CCB system, available through the National Institute of Building Sciences includes copies of USACE methods and specifications. CCB information can be obtained from:

http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php

III. BIDDER QUESTIONS

(i) Prospective Bidders must submit all questions regarding the solicitation, requirement, or other Requests for Information (RFIs) through the ProjNet Suite Bidder Inquiry System: https://www.projnet.org/projnet.

(ii) Please review the solicitation, plans, and specifications in their entireties, and review previous questions and answers in ProjNet, before submitting a new inquiry.

(iii) To submit and review inquiries, prospective Bidders must be a registered user or self-registered user in ProjNet. To self-register: from the ProjNet homepage, click on the ‘Quick Add’ link. Select USACE as the agency, enter the Bidder Inquiry Key listed below, enter your e-mail address, and then click ‘Continue’.

Fill in all required information and click ‘Add User’.

(iv) From this page you can view all current inquiries or add a new inquiry.

http://www.sam.gov/SAM) mailto:sara.d.kimsey@usace.army.mil https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/ http://www.wbdg.org/ccb/ccb.php https://www.projnet.org/projnet

(v) ProjNet will e-mail an acknowledgement that a new question has been submitted and will send a subsequent e-mail when the answer to their question has been posted.

(vi) The Solicitation Number is: W9123822B0003

(vii) The Bidder Inquiry Key is: ZQNB2E-36KUHS

(viii) ProjNet will be closed to new inquiries (10) ten calendar days before bid due date to ensure

Adequate time is available to respond to questions and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

(ix) The ProjNet call center operates weekdays from 0800 / 8:00 A.M. to 1700 / 5:00 P.M., U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago); they can be reached by calling 1-800-428-HELP.

IV. CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY AND PRE-AWARD SURVEYS

(i) To determine a Contractor's responsibility for contract award in accordance with FAR 9.104, the Contractor must provide a statement regarding previous experience and past performance in performing comparable work, information related to their business organization, financial resources, and the equipment to be used in performing the work (see Solicitation Attachment 5, Pre-Award Survey).

(ii) If the Contractor or Subcontractor does not already have sufficient resources demonstrated in the completed

Pre-award Survey, acceptable evidence of "the ability to obtain" the required, adequate resources normally consists of a commitment or explicit arrangement that will be in existence at the time of contract award to rent, purchase or otherwise acquire the needed facilities, equipment, other resources, or personnel.’

(iii) Bidders must provide letters from banks or other financial institutions with which the Contractor conducts business. The letters should contain information about your firm's accounts, loans, lines of credit, etc. The.

institutions with which the Contractor conducts business. The letters should contain information about your firm's accounts, loans, lines of credit, etc. The Government is interested in financial stability, timely payments, the length and nature of the relationship between the firm and the financial institution, and the firm's financial ability to perform the contract. The letters should also provide the name and telephone number of the bank representative the Government may contact.

V. CONTRACTOR TEAMING ARRANGEMENTS

(i) For purposes of this IFB, a “Bidder” may include a group of two (2) or more entities that have formed a “Contractor Team Arrangement” (CTA), as defined in FAR 9.601. In the case of entities that have formed a CTA, the experience and performance history of any member of the team, whether or not gained while working with the other member(s) of the currently-proposed CTA, may be considered as a part of the evaluation of the Bidder’s bid.

(ii) In the case of a CTA involving a prime Contractor and Subcontractor(s), where the prime Contractor submits the bid in response to this IFB, the prime Contractor must have completed at least two (2) of the projects submitted for past performance evaluation. If information about a Subcontractor is submitted and considered during the evaluation, the expectation is that this Subcontractor will perform this work. Before utilizing another Subcontractor for this work, the Government must provide written consent.

(iii) An Bidder that relies upon the performance history of CTA member(s) will be expected to maintain the

CTA during performance of any contract awarded to the Bidder. As part of their bid, the Bidder must provide a Contractor teaming agreement signed by all parties, identifying the legal name(s) of all entities and describing the nature of each entity’s relationship (teaming/partnering, JV, etc.) and its role on this project. Past Performance information of other than the Bidder will not be considered without the teaming agreements. In the case of JVs, at least one (1) project must be submitted from each JV member to demonstrate experience.

VI. BID STRUCTURE

The following documents must be returned with your quote, bid, or offer.

- Proposal / Volume Coversheet

- Table of Contents

- Tab 1 - SF 1442, Signed Offer (Page 2) including acknowledgement of amendments

- Tab 2 CTA documentation or -- List of Pre-qualified contractors that make up your team to complete this project. (if applicable)

- Tab 3 - SF 1442, Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

- Tab 4 - Pricing Schedule

- Tab 5 – Bid Guarantee (e.g. Standard Form 24 “Bid Bond”)

- Tab 6 - Pre-Award Survey

- Tab 7- Completed Sub-Contracting Plan (if Prime is a large business)

VIII. BID SUBMISSION TAB DETAILS

(A) Proposal / Volume Coversheet. As required by FAR 52.215-1(c)(2), and this solicitation, all Tabs must include a coversheet that includes the:

(i) Solicitation number.

(ii) Project title.

(iii) Offeror name, Commercial and Government Entity Program (CAGE) Code, unique entity identifier number (previously DUNS), physical address, e-mail address, telephone number, and facsimile number (if available).

(iv) A statement specifying the extent of agreement with all terms, conditions, and provisions included in the solicitation and agreement to furnish any or all items upon which prices are offered at the price set opposite each item.

(v) Name(s), title(s), e-mail address(es), and telephone number(s) of persons authorized to negotiate with the Government on the Offeror’s behalf in connection with this solicitation.

(vi) Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent must be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority (unless previously furnished to the Contracting office). Please see FAR 4.102 for specific instructions pertaining to individuals, partnerships, corporations, JV participants, and agents.

(vii) Coversheet is limited to one (1) page.

(B) TAB 1: SF 1442, PAGE TWO (2) - SIGNED OFFER AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF

AMENDMENTS.

(i) Offeror must fill out SF 1442 blocks 14, 15, 17, 20A, 20B, 20C, 30A, 30B, and 30C.

(ii) Offeror may complete SF 1442 block 19. Alternatively, Offeror may submit page one (1) of all issued SF 30s to acknowledge amendments. Offer must acknowledge all amendments using either of these methods.

(iii) Block 14 - Must include the Offeror’s CAGE code and/or unique entity identifier (EIN or DUNS).

(iv) Block 30A, 30B, and 30C - Must be duly executed and signed by an official authorized to bind the

Offeror.

(v) If the Offeror is proposing based on a CTA, include a copy of the JV agreement or other supporting documentation identifying the legal name(s) of all entities, describing the nature of each entity’s relationship (teaming/partnering, JV, etc.) and their role on the contract, and including signatures from all parties.

(vi) There is no page limit for this tab.

(vii) If applicable include CTA teaming arrangements and/or identification of PSL offers.

(C) TAB 3: SF 1442, SECTION 00 45 00 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS.

(i) In accordance with FAR Subpart 4.11, Offerors must be registered in SAM (www.SAM.gov) and have completed annual representation and certification requirements at the time an offer is submitted to be eligible for award.

(ii) Offeror may include all of SF 1442, Section 00 45 00.

(iii) Offeror must include FAR provision 52.204-8, Annual Representations and Certifications, checked as appropriate in paragraph (b)(2).

(iv) If the Offeror has not updated their SAM representations and certifications since May 2021, Offerors should update them electronically through https://www.sam.gov or must complete and return Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARS) 252.204-7017, Prohibition on the Acquisition of Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services - Representation.

(v) There is no page limit for this tab.

(D) TAB 4: PRICING SCHEDULE.

(i) Offeror should use the structure provided in Solicitation Attachment 4, Price Schedule.

(ii) Tab is limited to one (1) page.

(E) TAB 5: BID BOND. Your Bid Guarantee (e.g., Standard Form 24, “Bid Bond”)

(F) TAB 6: PRE-AWARD SURVEY.

(i) Tab is limited to eight (8) pages.

(G) TAB 7: SUBCONTRACTING PLAN:

(i) See FAR 52.219-9, Section 00 70 00, of this solicitation. Subcontracting Plans will be developed considering only the subcontracts actually to be awarded. Subcontracting Plans are required from other than small businesses if the contract price is over $1,500,000; they are not required from small business firms regardless of the contract price.

(ii) For information on the evaluation of subcontracting plans, see Army Federal Acquisition

Regulation Supplement, Appendix DD.

(iii) Contact Ms. Michelle Stratton (916)557-7641, Deputy for Small Business, with questions on the

Subcontracting Plan requirements and further instructions on submission of Electronic Subcontracting Reporting System (eSRS) as required by FAR 52.219-9.

(iv) The Corps of Engineers highly encourages all bidders/offerors to meet the recommended subcontracting goals as follows:

Small Businesses 30%

Small Disadvantaged Businesses 10%

Women-Owned Small Businesses 5%

HUBZone Small Business 5%

Veteran-Owned Small Business 5%

Service Disabled Veteran Owned Small Business

3%

The goals are calculated as a percentage of the TOTAL SUBCONTRACTING DOLLARS, NOT THE TOTAL

CONTRACT AMOUNT.

XI. SUBMITTING BIDS

a. Bids are due by 1000/10:00 am PST on Monday, 24 January 2022 with Bid Opening later that day at 1330/1:30 pm PST.

b. The Government will NOT accept offers submitted in hard copy, by telegraph, or by facsimile.

c. Offers MUST BE submitted electronically using the DoD Secure Access File Exchange (SAFE): https://safe.apps.mil/

d. Offers submitted through SAFE require an Offeror-unique link sent by the Contract Specialist to an Offeror point of contact and associated e-mail address. Registration with DoD SAFE is not required to upload files. Submissions are limited to 8 GB.

e. Please request a SAFE link from the Contract Specialist by e-mail to sara.d.kimsey@usace.army.mil.

f. To ensure request receipt and processing, Offerors must request a DoD SAFE invitation link from the

Contract Specialist by 1400 / 2:00 P.M., PST Wednesday, 19 Jan 2022.

g. Only one (1) SAFE submission is allowed per Offeror.

h. Once sent by the Contract Specialist, a SAFE invitation link is only active ONCE (i.e., multiple sessions or versions are not allowed - if the link is clicked, it will not be active at a later date for changes to be made).

i. The Contract Specialist can verify offer receipt upon request; e-mail requests for confirmation are preferred.

j. Offerors are encouraged to submit offer files early to mitigate potential issues that may include (but are not limited to) coordinating and accessing the DoD SAFE link, correcting data entry errors, or encountering system issues or technical difficulties.

mailto:sara.d.kimsey@usace.army.mil

k. Late offers will not be accepted for any reason.

XII ACCEPTANCE OF OFFERS:

A written award or acceptance of an offer, mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful offeror within the time for acceptance specified in the offer, shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

This will be a virtual Invitation for Bid (IFB) and physical bids will not be accepted.

All bids must be submitted electronically.

Video Information:

https://usace1.webex.com/meet/rachel.kinney Please copy/paste this link into your browser, and have the meeting call you for audio.

SECTION 00 22 13 - SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

The following have been modified:

SECTION 00 22 13

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS

This Invitation for Bid (IFB) assumes pre-qualification through W9123821S0006, Prequalification of Sources List - American River Common Features – Sacramento River and American River Erosion Contracts Contracts, USACE Sacramento, California.

Only bids received from contractors presently named on the Pre-qualified Sources List (PSL) for Cutoff Wall Levee Improvements – Seepage and Stability Construction Contracts, dated September February 11, 2021.

If a bidder is not currently listed on the PSL, the bidder shall submit the required perqualification data to be considered for contract award. Please see the latest notice W9123821S0006 on SAM.gov for submission requirements. https://sam.gov/opp/996a0b2465494317b3b06883bc887af2/view

For additional questions regarding the PSL Submittal information, please use the bidder inquiry key listed above in section 00 21 13 Instructions to Bidders, and not the key listed in the link directly above.

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