B3_Solicitation_Amend_4.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)

30-105-04 EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The Solicitation Border Patrol Highway 281 Checkpoint, Falfurrias, Texas, is amended as follows:

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: Proposal Receipt date is changed to 22 July 2016, 12:00 p.m., Central Time.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 2

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 15C. DATE SIGNED 15B. 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 9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

W9126G-16-R-0085

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Jun-2016

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

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 is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

14-Jul-2016

CODE

US ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, FORT WORTH

ATTN: CESWF-CT

819 TAYLOR ST, ROOM 2A19

P.O. BOX 17300

FORT WORTH TX 76102-0300

W9126G 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODE CODE

EMAIL: TEL:

W9126G-16-R-0085

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. New Sections - The following Section is added to this project. See the attached, bearing the notation “W9126G- 16-R-0085,Amendment No. 0004”:

02 41 00 - DEMOLITION

2. Replacement Sections - Replace the following sections have been revised and replaced. See the attached bearing the notation, “W9126G-16-R-0085,Amendment No. 0004”.

00 22 11 – LOW PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA)

31 00 00 – EARTHWORK

05 50 00 – MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

12 24 13 – ROLLER WINDOW SHADES

32 01 10 – FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID PAVEMENTS

3. New Drawings - The following drawings are added to this project. See the attached, bearing the notation “W9126G-16-R-0085,Amendment No. 0004”:

GC501-GC523 (23 sheets total) C-525 C-526

ES511

3. Replacement Drawings - Replace the following drawings have been revised and replaced. See the attached bearing the notation, “W9126G-16-R-0085,Amendment No. 0004”.

C-502

GC-001

GC-002

GC-201

AI101

AI102

ES104

ES105

HI101

HS002

HS101

4. SID and FF&E Packages – the SID and FF&E have been revised and replaced. See the attached bearing the notation, “W9126G-16-R-0085,Amendment No. 0004”.

End of Summary of Changes

Falfurrias Checkpoint FY16 BPFCP

SECTION 02 41 00

DEMOLITION

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 REFERENCES

The publications listed below form a part of this specification to the extent referenced. The publications are referred to within the text by the basic designation only.

AMERICAN ASSOCIATION OF STATE HIGHWAY AND TRANSPORTATION OFFICIALS

(AASHTO)

AASHTO M 145 (1991; R 2008) Standard Specification for Classification of Soils and Soil-Aggregate Mixtures for Highway Construction Purposes

AASHTO T 180 (2010) Standard Method of Test for Moisture-Density Relations of Soils Using a 4.54-kg (10-lb) Rammer and a 457-mm (18-in.) Drop

AMERICAN SOCIETY OF SAFETY ENGINEERS (ASSE/SAFE)

ASSE/SAFE A10.6 (2006) Safety Requirements for Demolition Operations

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE)

EM 385-1-1 (2008; Errata 1-2010; Changes 1-3 2010;

Changes 4-6 2011; Change 7 2012) Safety and Health Requirements Manual

U.S. NATIONAL ARCHIVES AND RECORDS ADMINISTRATION (NARA)

40 CFR 61 National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants

1.2 PROJECT DESCRIPTION

1.2.1 Demolition Plan

Prepare a Demolition Plan and submit proposed salvage, demolition, deconstruction, and removal procedures for approval before work is started. Include in the plan procedures for careful removal and disposition of materials specified to be salvaged, coordination with other work in progress, a disconnection schedule of utility services, a detailed description of methods and equipment to be used for each operation and of the sequence of operations. Coordinate with Waste Management Plan.

Provide procedures for safe conduct of the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1. Plan shall be approved by Contracting Officer prior to work beginning.

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W9126G-16-R-0085, Amendment No. 0004

1.2.2 General Requirements

Do not begin demolition until authorization is received from the Contracting Officer. Remove rubbish and debris from the project site; do not allow accumulations . In the interest of occupational safety and health, perform the work in accordance with EM 385-1-1, Section 23, Demolition, and other applicable Sections.

1.3 ITEMS TO REMAIN IN PLACE

Take necessary precautions to avoid damage to existing items to remain in place, to be reused, or to remain the property of the Government. Repair or replace damaged items as approved by the Contracting Officer.

Coordinate the work of this section with all other work indicated.

Construct and maintain shoring, bracing, and supports as required. Ensure that structural elements are not overloaded. Increase structural supports or add new supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, deconstruction, or demolition work performed under this contract. Do not overload pavements to remain. Provide new supports and reinforcement for existing construction weakened by demolition, deconstruction, or removal work. Repairs, reinforcement, or structural replacement require approval by the Contracting Officer prior to performing such work.

1.3.1 Existing Construction Limits and Protection

Do not disturb existing construction beyond the extent indicated or necessary for installation of new construction. Provide temporary shoring and bracing for support of building components to prevent settlement or other movement. Provide protective measures to control accumulation and migration of dust and dirt in all work areas. Remove dust, dirt, and debris from work areas daily.

1.3.2 Weather Protection

For portions of the building to remain, protect building interior and materials and equipment from the weather at all times. Where removal of existing roofing is necessary to accomplish work, have materials and workmen ready to provide adequate and temporary covering of exposed areas.

1.3.3 Trees

Protect trees within the project site which might be damaged during demolition or deconstruction, and which are indicated to be left in place, by a 6 foot high fence. Erect and secure fence a minimum of 5 feet from the trunk of individual trees or follow the outer perimeter of branches or clumps of trees. Replace any tree designated to remain that is damaged during the work under this contract with like-kind or as approved by the Contracting Officer.

1.3.4 Utility Service

Maintain existing utilities indicated to stay in service and protect against damage during demolition and deconstruction operations. .

1.3.5 Facilities

Protect electrical and mechanical services and utilities. Where removal of existing utilities and pavement is specified or indicated, provide approved barricades, temporary covering of exposed areas, and temporary services or

SECTION 02 41 00 Page 2 connections for electrical and mechanical utilities. Floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, and other structural components that are designed and constructed to stand without lateral support or shoring, and are determined to be in stable condition, must remain standing without additional bracing, shoring, or lateral support until demolished or deconstructed, unless directed otherwise by the Contracting Officer. Ensure that no elements determined to be unstable are left unsupported and place and secure bracing, shoring, or lateral supports as may be required as a result of any cutting, removal, deconstruction, or demolition work performed under this contract.

1.4 BURNING

The use of burning at the project site for the disposal of refuse and debris will not be permitted . Where burning is permitted, adhere to federal, state, and local regulations.

1.5 SUBMITTALS

Government approval is required for submittals with a "G" designation;

submittals not having a "G" designation are for information only. When used, a designation following the "G" designation identifies the office that will review the submittal for the Government. Submit the following in accordance with Section 01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES:

SD-01 Preconstruction Submittals

Existing Conditions; G

SD-07 Certificates

Demolition Plan; G Notification; G

SD-11 Closeout Submittals

Receipts

1.6 QUALITY ASSURANCE

Submit timely notification of demolition projects to Federal, State, regional, and local authorities in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M.

Notify the State's environmental protection agency local air pollution control district/agency and the Contracting Officer in writing 10 working days prior to the commencement of work in accordance with 40 CFR 61, Subpart M. Comply with federal, state, and local hauling and disposal regulations. In addition to the requirements of the "Contract Clauses," conform to the safety requirements contained in ASSE/SAFE A10.6. Comply with the Environmental Protection Agency requirements specified. Use of explosives will not be permitted.

1.6.1 Dust and Debris Control

Prevent the spread of dust and debris and avoid the creation of a nuisance or hazard in the surrounding area. Do not use water if it results in hazardous or objectionable conditions such as, but not limited to, ice, flooding, or pollution. Sweep pavements as often as necessary to control the spread of debris that may result in foreign object damage potential.

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1.7 PROTECTION

1.7.1 Traffic Control Signs

a. Where pedestrian and driver safety is endangered in the area of removal work, use traffic barricades with flashing lights. Notify the Contracting Officer prior to beginning such work.

1.7.2 Protection of Personnel

Before, during and after the demolition work continuously evaluate the condition of the structure being demolished and take immediate action to protect all personnel working in and around the project site. No area, section, or component of floors, roofs, walls, columns, pilasters, or other structural element will be allowed to be left standing without sufficient bracing, shoring, or lateral support to prevent collapse or failure while workmen remove debris or perform other work in the immediate area.

1.8 EXISTING CONDITIONS

Before beginning any demolition or deconstruction work, survey the site and examine the drawings and specifications to determine the extent of the work. Record existing conditions in the presence of the Contracting Officer showing the condition of structures and other facilities adjacent to areas of alteration or removal. Photographs sized 4 inch will be acceptable as a record of existing conditions. Include in the record the elevation of the top of foundation walls, finish floor elevations, possible conflicting electrical conduits, plumbing lines, alarms systems, the location and extent of existing cracks and other damage and description of surface conditions that exist prior to before starting work. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify and document all required outages which will be required during the course of work, and to note these outages on the record document. Submit survey results.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

2.1 FILL MATERIAL

a. Comply with excavating, backfilling, and compacting procedures for soils used as backfill material to fill basements, voids, depressions or excavations resulting from demolition or deconstruction of structures.

b. Fill material shall conform to the definition of satisfactory soil material as defined in AASHTO M 145, Soil Classification Groups A-1, A-2-4, A-2-5 and A-3. In addition, fill material shall be free from roots and other organic matter, trash, debris, frozen materials, and stones larger than 2 inches in any dimension. Refer to Section 31 00 00 EARTHWORK for definition of Satisfactory Material.

c. Proposed fill material must be sampled and tested by an approved soil testing laboratory, as follows:

Soil classification AASHTO M 145

Moisture-density relations AASHTO T 180, Method B or D

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PART 3 EXECUTION

3.1 EXISTING FACILITIES TO BE REMOVED

Inspect and evaluate existing structures onsite for reuse. Existing construction scheduled to be removed for reuse shall be disassembled.

Dismantled and removed materials are to be separated, set aside, and prepared as specified, and stored or delivered to a collection point for reuse, remanufacture, recycling, or other disposal, as specified.

Materials shall be designated for reuse onsite whenever possible.

3.1.1 Structures

a. Remove existing structures indicated to be removed to grade . Interior walls, other than retaining walls and partitions, shall be removed to 2 feet below grade or to top of concrete slab on ground. Break up basement slabs to permit drainage. Remove sidewalks, curbs, gutters and street light bases as indicated.

b. Demolish structures in a systematic manner from the top of the structure to the ground. Complete demolition work above each tier or floor before the supporting members on the lower level are disturbed.

Demolish concrete and masonry walls in small sections. Remove structural framing members and lower to ground by means of derricks, platforms hoists, or other suitable methods as approved by the Contracting Officer.

c. Locate demolition and deconstruction equipment throughout the structure and remove materials so as to not impose excessive loads to supporting walls, floors, or framing.

3.1.2 Utilities and Related Equipment

3.1.2.1 General Requirements

Do not interrupt existing utilities serving occupied or used facilities, except when authorized in writing by the Contracting Officer. Do not interrupt existing utilities serving facilities occupied and used by the Government except when approved in writing and then only after temporary utility services have been approved and provided. Do not begin demolition or deconstruction work until all utility disconnections have been made.

Shut off and cap utilities for future use, as indicated.

3.1.2.2 Disconnecting Existing Utilities

Remove existing utilities as indicated and terminate in a manner conforming to the nationally recognized code covering the specific utility and approved by the Contracting Officer. When utility lines are encountered but are not indicated on the drawings, notify the Contracting Officer prior to further work in that area. Remove meters and related equipment and deliver to a location in accordance with instructions of the Contracting Officer.

3.1.3 Chain Link Fencing

Remove chain link fencing, gates and other related salvaged items scheduled

SECTION 02 41 00 Page 5 for removal and transport to designated areas. Remove gates as whole units. Cut chain link fabric to 25 foot lengths and store in rolls off the ground.

3.1.4 Paving and Slabs

Pavement and slabs designated to be recycled and utilized in this project shall be moved, ground and stored as directed by the Contracting Officer.

Pavement and slabs not to be used in this project shall be removed from the Installation at Contractor's expense.

3.1.5 Masonry

Sawcut and remove masonry so as to prevent damage to surfaces to remain .

Where new masonry adjoins existing, the new work shall abut or tie into the existing construction as specified for the new work. Provide square, straight edges and corners where existing masonry adjoins new work and other locations. .

3.1.6 Concrete

Saw concrete along straight lines to a depth of a minimum 2 inch. Make each cut in walls perpendicular to the face and in alignment with the cut in the opposite face. Break out the remainder of the concrete provided that the broken area is concealed in the finished work, and the remaining concrete is sound. At locations where the broken face cannot be concealed, grind smooth or saw cut entirely through the concrete.

3.1.7 Structural Steel

Dismantle structural steel at field connections and in a manner that will prevent bending or damage. Salvage for recycle structural steel, steel joists, girders, angles, plates, columns and shapes. Flame-cutting torches are permitted when other methods of dismantling are not practical.

Transport steel joists and girders as whole units and not dismantled.

Transport structural steel shapes to a designated area as directed by the Contracting Officer, stacked according to size, type of member and length, and stored off the ground, protected from the weather.

3.1.8 Miscellaneous Metal

Salvage shop-fabricated items such as access doors and frames, steel gratings, metal ladders, wire mesh partitions, metal railings, metal windows and similar items as whole units. Salvage light-gage and cold-formed metal framing, such as steel studs, steel trusses, metal gutters, roofing and siding, metal toilet partitions, toilet accessories and similar items. Scrap metal shall become the Contractor's property.

Recycle scrap metal as part of demolition and deconstruction operations.

Provide separate containers to collect scrap metal and transport to a scrap metal collection or recycling facility, in accordance with the Waste Management Plan.

3.2 CONCURRENT EARTH-MOVING OPERATIONS

Do not begin excavation, filling, and other earth-moving operations that are sequential to demolition or deconstruction work in areas occupied by structures to be demolished or deconstructed until all demolition and deconstruction in the area has been completed and debris removed. Fill holes, open basements and other hazardous openings.

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3.3 DISPOSITION OF MATERIAL

3.3.1 Title to Materials

Except for salvaged items specified in related Sections, and for materials or equipment scheduled for salvage, all materials and equipment removed and not reused or salvaged, shall become the property of the Contractor and shall be removed from Government property. Title to materials resulting from demolition and deconstruction, and materials and equipment to be removed, is vested in the Contractor upon approval by the Contracting Officer of the Contractor's demolition, deconstruction, and removal procedures, and authorization by the Contracting Officer to begin demolition and deconstruction. The Government will not be responsible for the condition or loss of, or damage to, such property after contract award. Showing for sale or selling materials and equipment on site is prohibited.

3.3.2 Reuse of Materials and Equipment

Remove and store materials and equipment to be reused or relocated to prevent damage, and reinstall as the work progresses.

3.3.3 Salvaged Materials and Equipment

Remove materials and equipment that are to be removed by the Contractor and that are to remain the property of the Government, and deliver to a storage site .

a. Salvage items and material to the maximum extent possible.

b. Store all materials salvaged for the Contractor as approved by the Contracting Officer and remove from Government property before completion of the contract. On site sales of salvaged material is prohibited.

c. Remove salvaged items to remain the property of the Government in a manner to prevent damage, and packed or crated to protect the items from damage while in storage or during shipment. Items damaged during removal or storage must be repaired or replaced to match existing items. Properly identify the contents of containers. Deliver the following items reserved as property of the Government to the areas designated by the Contracting Officer.

e. Remove historical items in a manner to prevent damage. Deliver the following historical items to the Government for disposition: Corner stones, contents of corner stones, and document boxes wherever located on the site.

3.3.4 Unsalvageable and Non-Recyclable Material

Dispose of unsalvageable and non-recyclable combustible and noncombustible material in the disposal area located off the site in accordance with all applicable federal, state, and local regulations. .

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3.4 CLEANUP

Remove debris and rubbish from basement and similar excavations. Remove and transport the debris in a manner that prevents spillage on streets or adjacent areas. Apply local regulations regarding hauling and disposal.

3.5 DISPOSAL OF REMOVED MATERIALS

3.5.1 Regulation of Removed Materials

Dispose of debris, rubbish, scrap, and other nonsalvageable materials resulting from removal operations with all applicable federal, state and local regulations as contractually specified . Storage of removed materials on the project site is prohibited.

3.5.2 Burning on Government Property

Burning of materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures will not be permitted on Government property .

3.5.3 Removal to Spoil Areas on Government Property

Transport noncombustible materials removed from demolition and deconstruction structures to designated spoil areas on Government property.

3.5.4 Removal from Government Property

Transport waste materials removed from demolished and deconstructed structures, except waste soil, from Government property for legal disposal. Dispose of waste soil as directed.

3.6 REUSE OF SALVAGED ITEMS

Recondition salvaged materials and equipment designated for reuse before installation. Replace items damaged during removal and salvage operations or restore them as necessary to usable condition.

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SECTION 00 22 11 - PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS, EVALUATION CRITERIA, AND BASIS

OF AWARD ONE STEP - BEST VALUE, DESIGN-BUILD (SINGLE AWARD)

The following have been modified:

LPTA

SOLICITATION

SECTION 00 22 11

LOW PRICED TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE (LPTA)

SUPPLEMENTARY INSTRUCTIONS TO PROPOSERS

PART I – GENERAL INFORMATION

1. DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION PROJECTS (FAR 36.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $20,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.

2. INQUIRIES

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

Questions and/or comments relative to these documents should be submitted via e-mail to:

Contract Specialist – Primary POC U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Fort Worth, Texas ATTN: Natasha Kennedy Phone: (817) 886-1075 Email: Natasha.P.Kennedy@usace.army.mil Bidder Inquiry Technical inquiries and questions relating to proposal procedures or bonds are to be submitted via: X

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 identified above, 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: W9126G-16-R-0085 The Bidder Inquiry Key is: YPDTUW-EAYZAH

The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires 10 days prior to proposal submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

W9126G-16-R-0084, Amendment No. 0004

Offerors 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). Thetelephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

NONE

Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals

Oral explanations or instructions are not binding. Any information given to an offeror which impacts the solicitation and/or offer will be given in the form of a written amendment to the solicitation.

As this is a competitive negotiation acquisition, there is no public bid opening and no information will be given out as to the number of offerors or the results of the competition until all awards are made.

3. DIRECTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS: Proposals will be accepted in electronic format only. Proposals shall be identified by the solicitation number and shall be submitted so as to reach the addressees identified below by the closing date and time:

a. Proposals less than 5MB should be sent to the Contract Speciaist at the e-mail address below.

b. Proposals 5MB and over must be uploaded to Safe Access File Exchange (SAFE) at https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/SAFE2/. Contractors shall request access to SAFE as a Guest User and upload files there.

Solicitation No. W9126G-16-R-0085

Offer Closing Date: 20 July 2016

Offer Closing Time: 1400 Central

Time (LOCAL TIME)

E-mail addresses: Natasha.P.Kennedy@usace.army.mil, Contract Specialist Linda.D.Eadie@usace.army.mil, Contracting Officer

4. PROPOSAL EXPENSE AND PREAWARD COSTS.

The Request for Proposal does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of the initial and/or any subsequent proposals.

5. PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT

A site visit will be held 15 June 2016, Tuesday. The site visit will be from 0830 through 1600 in Falfurrias, Texas. All personnel attending the site visit will meet at the Falfurrias Border Patrol Station, in Falfurrias, Texas prior to going to the checkpoint site. Personnel must have been vetted (approved) from the security information they provided by 3 June 2016, Friday, 1600 (4pm), Central Time (by the synopsis released), to Richard Bowles, email Richard.L.Bowles@usace.army.mil, to participate in the site visit. This will be the only site visit. All personnel (includes vendors) participating in the site visit must wear a orange or yellow reflective vest.

(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.

POC Name: Mr. Pablo Hernandez, RE, RGV Field Office, (409) 943-1460 X 1006 or Michael O’Sullivan, PE, RGV Field Office, (409) 943-1460 X 1010.

IMPORTANT NOTES. (1) Remarks and explanations addressed during the conference shall not qualify or alter the terms and conditions of the solicitation. (2) The terms and conditions of the solicitation remain unchanged unless the solicitation is formally amended in writing.

6. POST-AWARD CONFERENCE: The contractor selected for the contract agrees to attend any post-award conference(s) convened by the contracting activity or contract administration office in accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation Subpart 42.503.

Prices must be submitted on all individual line items of the Price Schedule; otherwise, the Offer may be considered non-compliant and may be rejected.

The “JOB” line items in the Price Schedule are not “Estimated Quantity” line items and are not subject to the “Variation in Estimated Quantity” contract clause.

Contract Clause 52.232-27, “Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts” requires that the name and address of the contractor official, to whom payment is to be sent, be the same as that in the contract or in a proper Notice of Assignment.

Amounts and prices shall be indicated in either words or figures, NOT BOTH.

Payment of Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) is the mandatory method of payment. The Contractor’s attention is directed to Contract Clause 52.232-33 “Mandatory Information for Electronic Funds Transfer”.

The Offeror shall distribute indirect costs (overhead, profit etc.) over all items in the Price Schedule.

The Government will review all submitted Price Schedules for any unbalancing of the items. Any submitted Price Schedule determined to be unbalanced may be considered unacceptable and may cause the Offeror to be ineligible for award.

The Offeror shall furnish all plant, labor, material (excluding any Government furnished material that is detailed within this Solicitation), equipment, etc., necessary to perform all work in strict accordance with the terms and conditions set forth in this Solicitation, to include all attachments thereto.

7. Offerors are also cautioned that Galveston is an island that, during Spring Break and the Summer Season, can have traffic slow downs and congestion because the District is located with the Bolivar Ferry traffic waiting to board and can delay access to the District Office.

8. 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO

ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for Minority Participation each trade

Goals for Female Participation each trade

Brooks County 44.2% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Non-SMSA Counties.

(End of provision)

PART II -- PROPOSAL INSTRUCTIONS

1. PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS

Offerors shall organize their proposal as described in this solicitation. Proposals may be determined to be non-responsive for failure to follow the prescribed format.

In order to effectively and equitably evaluate all offers, the Contracting Officer must receive information sufficiently detailed to clearly evaluate factors identified within this solicitation. Proposal clarity, organization, and cross-referencing are necessary. Failure to submit and organize proposals as requested may adversely affect an Offeror's evaluation. Offerors should provide sufficient detail and clearly define all items required in this section. The Contracting Officer may remove any Offeror from further consideration during any phase of the procurement process if the Offeror fails to meet the submittal requirements of the RFP.

Volume II (Technical) will be submitted electronically.

Offerors who include information in their proposals which they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must mark such information in accordance with instructions at FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition, paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data.”

The Offeror is cautioned to refrain from quoting prices, or other pricing terms of any nature, in the technical portions of the proposal.

a. REQUIREMENT FOR SEPARATE PRICE AND TECHNICAL PROPOSALS.

(1) The Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be submitted as separate electronic files. Ensure that each separate electronic file is clearly marked to indicate its contents; and the identity of the offeror. The proposals shall be submitted in two separately electronic volumes: “Volume 1, Price Proposal” and “Volume 2, Technical Proposal”. Each volume must be clearly marked as to its content, i.e., project title, solicitation number, “Volume 1, Price Proposal” or “Volume 2, Technical Proposal,” name and address of the Offeror, and the time/date specified for receipt of proposals.

Information, within each volume, shall be organized sequentially under the specified Tabs to facilitate evaluation.

(2) Both the Price Proposal and the Technical Proposal must be received by the closing date and time set for receipt of proposals.

(3) No dollar amounts from the Price Proposal are to be included in the Technical Proposal.

(4) All information intended to be evaluated as part of the Technical Proposal must be submitted as part of the Technical Proposal. Do not merely cross-reference similar material in the Price Proposal,or vice versa. Also, do not include links to websites in lieu of incorporating information into your proposal.

(5) Do not include exceptions to the terms and conditions of the solicitation in either the technical or price proposal. Should the offer include any standard company terms and conditions that conflict with the terms and conditions of the solicitation, the offer may be determined "unacceptable" and thus ineligible for award. Should the offeror have any questions related to specific terms and conditions, these should be resolved prior to submission of the offer.

b. DISCUSSIONS. The Government intends to evaluate proposals and award a contract without discussions with offerors, in accordance with FAR 52.215-1, Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisitions. The Government reserves the right to conduct discussions if the Contract Officer later determines them to be necessary.

c. COST OR PRICING DATA. Offerors are not required to submit Cost or Pricing Data with their offers.

d. GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS.

(1) Revisions to electronic proposals shall be highlighted or marked in such a way as to be easily identified and shall show the date of revision. The source of the revision, e.g., Error, Omission, or Clarification, or amendment shall be included and be annotated for each revision.

(2) “Confidential” projects cannot be submitted to demonstrate capability unless all of the information required for evaluation as specified herein can be provided to the Government as part of the Offeror’s technical proposal. Offerors that include in their proposals information that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, must be clearly marked in accordance with the instructions at FAR 52.215-1, “Instructions to Offerors— Competitive Acquisition”, paragraph (e), “Restriction on disclosure and use of data”.

(3) In the case of an Offeror that is part of a large, multi-segmented business concern, provide information directly pertaining to the specific segment of the business concern (i.e., the division, group, unit, etc.) that will perform work under the prospective contract.

e. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE PRICE PROPOSAL

(1) Submit the Price Proposal in electronic format only, with the exception of the Bid Bond and SF 1442, which must be submitted in hard copy.

(2) Size Restrictions and Page Limits. There are no page limits set for the price proposal.

However, limit your response to information required by this solicitation. Excess information will not be considered in the Government’s evaluation.

(3) Format and Contents of the Price Proposal and List of Tabs. The Price Proposal shall be appropriately labeled as such and shall be organized as indicated in the following chart.

TAB

CONTENTS OF THE PRICE PROPOSAL

The Proposal Cover Sheet. This is applicable to this Solicitation.

SF 1442 (MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY) and Acknowledgement of Amendments, if applicable submit electronically – This is applicable to this Solicitation.

Section 00 11 00, CLIN Schedule. This is applicable to this Solicitation.

Section 00 45 00, Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of Offerors or Clause 52.204-8 if offeror has electronic certifications in ORCA – This is applicable to this Solicitation.

Joint Venture (JV) Agreement or Articles of Organization for LLC, if applicable.

N/A or Bid Guarantee (Bid Bond), if applicable. (MUST BE SUBMITTED IN HARD COPY). This is applicable to this Solicitation.

(1) Detailed Submission Instructions for the Price Proposal

TAB 1: The proposal cover sheet is required by FAR 52.215-1 (c) (2) (i)-(v) and a scanned copy must be submitted by all offerors. This provision, titled “Instructions to Offerors—Competitive Acquisition,” and the format for the proposal cover sheet as shown here:

TAB 2: The SF 1442, Solicitation, Offer, and Award, is to be completed by all Offerors and duly executed with an original signature by an official authorized to bind the company in accordance with FAR 4.102. The electronic proposal shall include a scanned copy of this form. All amendments must be acknowledged by all Offerors in accordance with the instructions on the Standard Form 30, Amendment of Solicitation.

PROPOSAL COVER SHEET

1. Solicitation Number:

2. The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the Offeror (and e-mail address if available):

3. 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;

3. Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and e-mail addresses if available) of persons authorized to negotiate on the Offeror’s behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation:

4. Name, title, and signature of person authorized to sign the proposal. Proposals signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent’s authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

TAB 3: Section 00 11 00, CLIN Schedule is to be completed in its entirety by all offerors.

TAB 4: All Offerors must have electronically completed the annual representations and certifications on the

“Online Representations and Certifications Application” (ORCA) website or respond with the completed representations / certifications found in the solicitation. The offerors are responsible for ensuring that these on-line Representations and Certifications are updated as necessary to reflect changes, but at least annually to ensure that they are kept current, accurate and complete. If the offeror is a Joint Venture, all participants must separately complete both the ORCA Representations and Certifications.

TAB 5: If the Offeror is a JV, include a copy of the JV Agreement. If a JV Agreement has not yet been finalized/approved, indicate its status. JV Agreements must clearly indicate the percentages of the JV participants, in particular the percent of the controlling party, and a clear delineation of responsibilities and authorities between the JV parties. If the Offeror is a Limited Liability Company, include a copy of the Articles of Organization.

TAB 6: "N/A" or "Provide a fully executed Bid Bond as required by FAR Clause 52.228- 1, Bid Guarantee"(Standard Form 24, Bid Bond). The Bid Bond submission is applicable to this Solicitation and must be submitted in hard copy.

f. SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL

(1) Submit the Technical Proposal in electronic format only.

(2) Format and Contents of the Technical Proposal and List of Tabs. Each set shall be organized using the tabs specified in the following chart.

TAILOR THESE FACTORS TO THE SPECIFIC PROJECT AND SELECT THE APPROPRIATE ATTACHMENTS THAT

CORRESPOND

TAB

CONTENTS OF THE TECHNICAL

PROPOSAL

TAB #A

(Factor #1)

Technical Approach, Methods, and Procedures

TAB #B

(Factor #2)

PAST EXPERIENCE AND

PERFORMANCE

(3) Page Limitations: The following page limitations are established for each factor described above.

TAB #A (Factor #1), Technical Approach, Methods And Procedures – 10 single side pages maximum

TAB #B (Factor #2), Past Performance – No page limitation

Tables of content, proposal cover letters, and tabs between proposal information do not count toward any page limitations in the proposal.

(4) Detailed Submission Requirements for the Technical Proposal. Refer to Attachment A and B for a detailed description of the information to be submitted under each TAB.

Part III. EVALUATION OF OFFEROR PROPOSALS

1. ELIGIBILITY FOR CONTRACT AWARD. In accordance with the FAR, no contract shall be entered into unless the contracting officer ensures that all requirements of law, executive orders, regulations, and all other applicable procedures, including clearances and approvals, have been met. This includes the FAR requirement that no award shall be made unless the contracting officer makes an affirmative determination of responsibility. To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must meet the general standards in FAR Part 9 and any special standards set forth in the solicitation.

2. SOURCE SELECTION USING THE LOW-PRICED, TECHNICALLY ACCEPTABLE PROCESS. An evaluation for acceptability will be performed on each proposal in accordance with FAR 15.101-2(b)(3). The proposal that provides the lowest price and is otherwise technically acceptable in all factors will be selected for award. To be considered technically acceptable, no technical factor in the proposal may be determined to be unacceptable. The failure of a proposal to meet any of the acceptability standards for non-cost factors will result in a technically unacceptable rating and preclude award.

3. BASIS OF AWARD. Award will be made on the basis of the lowest evaluated price of proposals meeting or exceeding the acceptability standards for non-cost factors. Tradeoffs are not permitted. Proposals are evaluated for acceptability but not ranked using non-cost/price factors. Technical acceptability will be determined first. Then, only the technically acceptable offers will be evaluated for price and an award made.

4. EVALUATION OF THE PRICE PROPOSALS

a. Price will be evaluated and considered but will not be scored or combined with other aspects of the proposal evaluation. The proposed prices will be analyzed for reasonableness. They may also be analyzed to determine whether they are realistic for the work to be performed, reflect a clear understanding of the requirements, and are consistent with the information provided by the Offeror. Additionally, all offers will be analyzed for unbalanced pricing.

b. The otherwise technically-acceptable, lowest-priced offeror may be required to confirm its price on either a CLIN, element, or total price basis, and/or provide additional information in support of their price, prior to contract award at the Government’s request and discretion.

5. EVALUATION OF THE TECHNICAL PROPOSAL. The Technical Proposal will be evaluated based on the criteria identified in the individual attachment for the non-cost/non-price factors.

6. GENERAL TECHNICAL CRITERIA

a. Material omission(s) may cause the technical proposal to be rejected as unacceptable.

b. Proposals which are generic, vague, or lacking in detail may be considered unacceptable. The offeror’s failure to include information that the Government has indicated should be included in the proposal may result in the offer being found deficient.

c. The Government cannot make award based on a deficient offer. Therefore, receipt of an “UNACCEPTABLE” rating for any factor will make the offer ineligible for award, unless the Government elects to enter into discussions with that Offeror and all deficiencies are remedied in a revised proposal.

(If checked, the following provision applies:)

ATTACHMENT A

TAB #A (FACTOR #1), TECHNICAL APPROACH, METHODS AND PROCEDURES

LIST OF EVALUATION FACTORS, SUB-FACTORS (VOLUME II) AND SPECIFIC TECHNICAL

EVALUATION CRITERIA

In order to be considered technically acceptable, proposals must be submitted in writing and must meet the following minimum requirements:

TAB A – FACTOR #1 TECHNICAL APPROACH, METHODS AND PROCEDURES

Proposals shall demonstrate the Offeror’s ability to successfully perform the work and to satisfy all solicitation requirements, in responding to the Standards For Acceptability (Subfactors Numbers 1-2) below. Responses to this Factor must explain and clearly demonstrate the Offeror’s technical understanding of the Statement Of Work (SOW) and should include as a minimum, a step by step detailed description of the work required with a explanation of how the Contractor will do the work.

(a) Subfactor 1 - Proposals shall demonstrate the Offeror’s Technical Approach, Methods and Procedures by narrative demonstrating the ability to meet Factor 1 Standards For Acceptability. Overall technical approach, organization, and procedure submission shall not exceed 10 pages. Technical Approach, Subfactor 1 - The Offeror shall demonstrate an understanding of the Scope of Work (SOW) requirements and fully describe the methodology, to include management that will be utilized, including the phasing requirement. The Offeror shall also submit the following as part of their Technical proposal: Organizational chart indicating the On-Site Construction Personnel to be assigned, including job description. Provide resumes for the key personnel indicated below. The page limitation does not apply to resumes.

Key Construction Personnel required for this project are as follows:

a. Project Manager

b. Site Superintendent

c. Site Safety and Health Officer (SSHO)

d. Contractor Quality Control (CQC) Manager

(b) Subfactor 2 – Provide a Preliminary Schedule demonstrating the ability to accomplish the construction within the performance period required of the contract. In addition to the minimum requirements specified in the specifications and drawings, the schedule shall include “permitting milestones” (Texas Department of Transportation, Texas Commission Environmental Quality, Federal Aviation Administration, etc.) phasing activities (turnover of new facility, movement of equipment/ items, demolition of old facility). For the purpose of evaluation ONLY, utilize acknowledgment of Notice to Proceed date of 15 September 2016 for the preliminary schedule.

STANDARDS FOR ACCEPTABILITY:

This standard is met when the offeror has shown, the following

1. Demonstrates a technically acceptable approach to meeting the Government’s Statement Of Work (SOW) requirements and understanding of the Statement of Work, in the technical narrative that describes the methodology, to include management that will be utilized, including the phasing requirement, for each step of the project.

Additionally, demonstrates that the Offeror has the Key Personnel necessary to assure quality on-time completion of the work, based on review of the Organizational Chart and…