B3_AMEND-0002_W9126G18B0032.pdf

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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 of this amendment is as show n on pagees follow ing. See page 2.

BID OPENING DATE REMAINS ON 20 AUGUST 2018 @ 2:00 P.M. LOCAL TIME.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 12

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY

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 W9126G18B0032

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

17-Jul-2018

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 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

13-Aug-2018

CODE

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

2000 FORT POINT ROAD

GALVESTON TX 77550-1229

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

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

W9126G18B0032

A0002-2

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

1. The specifications for Solicitation No. W9126G18B0032, Morgan’s Point to Exxon and Barbours Cut Ship Channel in Harris County, Texas, Pipeline Dredging, are hereby amended as follows:

a) Specifications.

(1) STANDARD FORM SF-1442 - SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD – The enclosed standard form SF-1442 entitled Solicitation, Offer, and Award supersedes that issued with this solicitation.

(2) SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS –

The enclosed Section 00 21 00 entitled Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors supersedes that issued with this Solicitation.

b) Drawings.

(1) NONE.

2. This amendment shall be attached to and become a part of the solicitation.

2 Encls:

1. STANDARD FORM SF-1442 - SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

2. SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

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TRACI D ROBICHEAUX 409 766 6306

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

17-Jul-2018

(RFP)

(IFB)

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 _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________210 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00 73 00.01 45

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. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________16 Aug 2018 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

shall be marked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

B. An offer guarantee X is, 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 _______60 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

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS FORT WORTH

2000 FORT POINT ROAD

GALVESTON TX 77550-1229

W9126G

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

409 766 3010FAX:TEL: 409 766 3845 TEL: FAX:

W9126G18B0032 OF 192

(TO ACCOMPANY AMENDMENT 0002 TO SOLICITATION NO.:W91216G18B0032)

THE SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS AN UNRESTRICTED PROCUREMENT FOR HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, MORGAN'S POINT TO EXXON AND BARBOURS CUT SHIP CHANNEL, CHAMBERS COUNTY, TEXAS, PIPELINE DEEP DAFT MAINTENANCE DREDGING.

PER AFARS 5231.702(B) ‘FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT WILL BE MADE UNTIL

APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE.”

ESTIMATE CONSTRACTION RANGE (FAR 36.302) – THE ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION IS BETWEEN

$5,000,000.00 AND $10,000,000.00.

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACKNSN 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.

31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

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

(TO ACCOMPANY AMENDMENT 0002 TO SOLICITATION NO.:W91216G18B0032)

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

SWG FILE NO.:HSC 401-568 SOLICITATION NO.:W9126G00B0032

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(TO ACCOMPANY AMENDMENT NO. 0002 TO SOLICITATION NUMBER W9126G18B0032)

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

1.1 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PRICE RANGE (FAR 36.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE ((FBO) (far 5.102(a)(1)

After solicitation issuance, contractors may register to be placed on a plan holders list, view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov/

Plans and specifications will not be available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the FBO website daily (using the above link) for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the SAM at https://www.sam.gov

1.3 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (18 MAR 2013) (UAI

31.105-100) In accordance with FAR 31.105(d)(2)(i)(b), equipment ownership and operating cost shall be determined using EP 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule.

1.4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DREDGING (FAR 14.211)

(a) For technical information regarding the plans and specifications submit questions in PROJNET, see paragraph 1.10 of this section for details.

(b) The Contractor [ ] shall [X ] shall not be permitted to use self-propelled hopper dredges to perform the work specified herein.

1.5 PREAWARD INFORMATION DREDGING (FAR 9.105-1)

The apparent low bidder shall submit within (1) (AMD #2) working days after Bid Opening, the following information:

(a) A statement as to whether he is now or ever has been engaged in performing dredging of [X ] deep or [ ] shallow draft channels.

(b) A list of key personnel available for the current project and their qualifications.

(c) A copy of the bidder's latest financial statement, including the names of banks or other financial institutions with which the bidder conducts business. If the financial statement is more than 60 days old, a certificate should be attached stating that the financial condition is substantially the same, or if not the same, the changes that have taken place. Such statement will be treated as confidential.

(d) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, name of office under which the work is being performed, the scheduled completion date of each, days ahead or behind schedule and the name of the dredge(s) to be used on the job.

(e) Name and location of the firm's dredging plant to perform the work under this contract, the date this plant will commence work, and the plants capability to perform the work as required by the specifications.

(f) If bidder is a Large Business, a Sub-Contracting Plan, if required, must be submitted within (1) (AMD #2) working days after Bid Opening.

1.6 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL

The following owners in the vicinity of the work to be accomplished under this Invitation for Bids are known to desire fill material:

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NAME ADDRESS

If any of the areas owned by the above-listed owners are proposed to be utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the work, the provision for use of alternate areas DREDGING: PLACEMENT OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL of the specifications will be applicable.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS (FAR 9.105-1)

Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work.

1.8 CAUTIONS & REMINDERS TO BIDDERS (FAR 52.214-18)

All information required by the terms of the Invitation must be furnished.

MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper bid. Check as you read.

Have you acknowledged all amendments?

Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS &

CERTIFICATIONS portion of the bid package?

Is your bid properly signed?

If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your bid? (A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late bid).

Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? Bid guarantee shall be in the amount of 20 percent of the amount of the bid, or $3 million, whichever is less.

If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed?

Is the name in which you submitted the bid the same on your bid as on your bid bond?

If required have you entered a unit price for each bid item?

(The Invitation will specifically state when this is necessary).

Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total bid price correct?

Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the bid?

I have not restricted my bid by altering the provisions of the Invitation.

REMINDER TO BIDDERS

REMINDER #1 - Acknowledge all Amendments on the reverse side of SF 1442, Item 19, Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

REMINDER #2 - The Contracting Officer signing this contract is the Primary Contracting Officer. However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Galveston District/Fort Worth District may take formal action. See Section entitled "Specific Project Requirements".

1.9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: (FAR 14.302

& 14.304)

Bids and a copy of the SF24 Bid Bond must be delivered via the AMRDEC website, not later than the response date and time indicated in the

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(TO ACCOMPANY AMENDMENT NO. 0002 TO SOLICITATION NUMBER W9126G18B0032)

solicitation. No hand carried bids or amendments to bids will be accepted.

Original copies of the Bid Bond shall be submitted to USACE, Galveston District, ATTN: Traci D. Robicheaux, Contracting Division, 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, Texas 77550-1229, on or before the response date and time.

SENDING FILES:

The AMRDEC SAFE application can be accessed via https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe .

• Proceed as Guest - Select this option if you do not have a CAC.

After selecting one of the options above, the page will be redirected to the package upload form. Fill in all the required input fields:

• Your Name - Your name;

• Your Email address - Your email address;

• Confirm Your Email Address - Re-enter your email address;

• Description of File(s) - Enter a description for the package; including solicitation number and bid opening date/time.

• File(s) - Click the "Browse" button to select your file(s). You may add up to 25 files per package, so long as the total file size does not exceed 2GB;

• Deletion Date - Select a date for the package to be deleted from SAFE.

The maximum (which is also the default) is two weeks (14 days) from today;

• Provide an email address to give access to - Enter ALL of the following email addresses here and click "Add"”

• curtis.cole@usace.army.mil

• maria.e.rodriguez@usace.army.mil

• lucille.r.smith@usace.army.mil

• traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil

• william.bondurant@usace.army.mil

• aldrich.a.nichols@usace.army.mil

• Grant access to these people - This is the list of people you have granted access to the package. To remove a recipient, highlight their name and click the "Remove" button;

• Caveats - Default is "None";

• Encrypt email message when possible - Attempt to encrypt the package's notification email to each recipient;

• Notify me when files are downloaded - You (the sender) will receive a notification via email when a recipient downloads the package;

• Require CAC for pickup – Require the recipient to be logged in with a valid US DoD-issued CAC to download the file(s). Recipients without a CAC will not be able to download the package.

https://safe.amrdec.army.mil/safe mailto:curtis.cole@usace.army.mil mailto:maria.e.rodriguez@usace.army.mil mailto:lucille.r.smith@usace.army.mil mailto:traci.d.robicheaux@usace.army.mil mailto:william.bondurant@usace.army.mil

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Clicking the "Submit" button will upload the files and submit the package.

Guest users will need to check their email to verify their email address before the recipients will be notified.

1.10 BIDDER INQUIRY – PROJNET (FAR 14.211)

1. Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet .

A. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into the system. To self-register, go to the aforementioned web page and click on the BID tab. Select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, and enter the Bidder Inquiry Key for this solicitation listed below, your email address, and then click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and click continue.

***Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry.

Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

B. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

C. Offerors 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.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W9126G18B0032 (AMD#2) The Bidder Inquiry Key is: NMUIZ7-HKGEBU

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires fifteen

(15) calendar days prior to offer submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

3. 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.

4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

5. Offers will be publicly opened at the date/time stated in the solicitation.

1.11 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (FAR 52.222-6)

Paragraph entitled CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS of (CONTRACT CLAUSES - Section 00 72 00, FAR 52.222-6) is applicable to this solicitation. Wage Rates will be incorporated by amendment, if they are not included in this solicitation.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code

Maintenance

JUL 2016

52.214-3 Amendments To Invitations For Bids DEC 2016 52.214-4 False Statements In Bids APR 1984 52.214-5 Submission Of Bids DEC 2016 52.214-6 Explanation To Prospective Bidders APR 1984 52.214-7 Late Submissions, Modifications, and

Withdrawals of Bids

NOV 1999

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 http://www.projnet.org/projnet

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52.214-19 Contract Award-Sealed Bidding- Construction

AUG 1996

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language

APR 1991

52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-14 Notice Of Availability Of Progress

Payments Exclusively For Small Business Concerns

APR 1984

52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer

JUL 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.214-15 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS (APR 1984)

In compliance with the solicitation, the bidder agrees, if this bid is accepted within 60 calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of bids, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are bid at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a FIRM-FIXED PRICE contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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 for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

Chambers County, TX

– 27.4%

6.9%

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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 Texas, Chambers County.

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).

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(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.

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

Section 00 21 00 - Page 8 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 the Contracting Officer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, PO Box 1229, Galveston, Texas 77553-1229, submitting the protest at SWF-protest@usace.army.mil .

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

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 visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Al Meyer Address: alton.h.meyer@usace.army.mil Telephone: 409-766-3145

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):

https://farsite.hill.af.mil mailto:SWF-protest@usace.army.mil mailto:SWF-protest@usace.army.mil mailto:alton.h.meyer@usace.army.mil https://farsite.hill.af.mil/