B.08 21B0005 - AM#01.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 for Joe Pool Slide 9 Repairs, Grand Prairie, Texas is amended as follows:

The purpose of this amendment is to instruct the Offerors to complete block 14 of the SF 1442.

See SF30 Continuation Sheet(s)

NOTE: Bid Receipt date is 3 June 2021; at 9:00 a.m.,CT, and Bid Opening date is 3 June 2021; at 1:00 p.m., CT as previously announced.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

J 1 11

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.

W9126-17-R-0093

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

28-Apr-2021

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

18 -May-2021

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:

W9126G21B0005

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

CHANGES TO SOLICITATION W9126G21B0005

CHANGES TO DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

1. Section 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS has been replaced in its entirety, each page bearing the notation W9126G21B0005-0001.

CHANGES TO THE SPECIFICATIONS

2. Replacement Sections: Replace the following section with the accompanying new section of the same number and title bearing the notation W9126G21B0005-0001.

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

End of Summary of Changes

SEALED BIDDING

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICE TO OFFERORS

AMD#0001

LOCAL INFORMATION TAB

PROJECT INFORMATION

a. For information regarding bidding procedures or bonds, contact Mr. Robert Norris, telephone 817-886- 1139 or via email robert.l.norris@usace.army.mil. Collect calls are not accepted.

b. Offers will be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will be available after receipt of proposals.

GENERAL NOTICES

a. Offerors must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in Offers is prescribed in 18 USC 1001.

b. The Affirmative Action Requirement of the Equal Opportunity Clause may apply to any contract resulting from this IFB.

OFFEROR’S QUALIFICATIONS

Pursuant to FAR 9.1, before an offer is considered for award, the offeror will 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.

NOTICE REGARDING POTENTIAL EMPLOYMENT ON MILITARY INSTALLATION

If the work called for by this request for proposal is located on a military installation, offerors should check with post/base security to determine if potential employees will be allowed on the base/post to seek employment.

BID GUARANTEE

Reference the provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee. Facsimile Bonds are not acceptable.

MAGNITUDE OF THE REQUIREMENT

The magnitude of the requirement for the proposed construction is between $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

SPECIAL NOTICE CONCERNING INDIVIDUAL SURETIES

The Security interest, including pledged assets as set forth in the FAR 52.228-11, PLEDGES OF ASSETS, and executed Standard Form 28 entitled "AFFIDAVIT OF INDIVIDUAL SURETY" shall be furnished with the bond. Failure to provide with the bid bond a pledge of assets (security interest) in accordance with FAR 28.203-1 will result in rejection of a bid which is bonded by individual sureties.

W9126G21B0005-0001 mailto:robert.l.norris@usace.army.mil

PARTNERING

In order to accomplish this contract, the government is encouraging the formation of a cohesive partnership with the contractor and its subcontractors. This partnership would strive to draw on the strengths of each organization in an effort to achieve a quality project done right the first time, within budget, and on schedule. This partnership would be bilateral in make-up and participation would be totally voluntary. Any cost associated with effectuating this partnership will be agreed to by both parties and will be shared equally with no change in contract price.

PRINCIPAL CONTRACTING OFFICER

The Contracting Officer who signs this contract will be the Principal Contracting Officer for this contract.

However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Fort Worth District, contracting within his or her authority, may take formal action on this contract when a contract action needs to be taken and the Principal Contracting Officer is unavailable.

PERFORMANCE OF WORK BY CONTRACTOR

The successful bidder/offeror must furnish the Contracting Officer within 20 days after award the following a description of the work which they intends to perform with their own organization (e.g., earthwork, paving, brickwork or roofing), the percentage of the total work this represents, and the estimated cost thereof.

FOREIGN ONWERSHIP CONTROL OR INTERESTS (FOCI)

All prospective contract bidding companies are subject to vetting against Foreign Ownership Control or Interests (FOCI). Submittal of a Statement of Affiliation (SOA) must be accomplished as detailed in the RFP. SOA information will be protected in accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974. The use of the SOA is not for obtaining a facility clearance. Information obtained from the vetting process will be adjudicated by the Accrediting Official (AO) and designated appointees, who will have the final decision regarding the eligibility of the company following the FOCI process. Reasonable requests to review information for accuracy will be met, but there is no appeal process for final decisions. In accordance with the Privacy Act of 1974 information obtained for adjudicative purposes will not be shared outside of elements involved in the adjudicative process. The Accrediting Official (AO), SSM will not share the rationale for adjudicative decisions.

1. INQUIRIES

OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

All questions and/or comments are to be submitted via ProjNet.

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, 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.

The Solicitation Number: W9126G-21-B-0005 The Bidder Inquiry Key: 94SKQM-T727QT http://www.projnet.org/projnet

Last day to submit ProjNet questions is 5 calendar days prior to bid closure date in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation, if necessary.

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 Standard Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

2. INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BIDS SUBMISSION (FAR 14.302 & 14.304)

a. All bids and an electronic copy of the SF24 Bid Bond MUST be received via email to robert.l.norris@usace.army.mil and no later than THURSDAY, 03 JUNE 2021 at 09:00 AM (CT). No original will be accepted. NO LATE BIDS WILL BE OPENED.

b. Electronically submitted offers must include the completed SF 1442 (in accordance with FAR 52.214- 18), Acknowledgement of all amendments, completed CLIN schedule, and a copy of the original Bid Bond.

c. Bid Opening Teleconference Dial-in Information for the public is:

CALL IN: Phone: (844) 800-2712 Host Access: 43383225 Attendee Access: 43375062 Pin: 8286

BID OPENING TELECONFERENCE WILL BE HELD AT 1300 CST

d. Please note, 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.

e. SENDING FILES. In an effort to reduce paperwork and reduce cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically. All submissions should be in Adobe PDF format.

Title the file(s) in the following format:

W9126G21B0005_COMPANY NAME_DESCRIPTION

Upload Completion & Deadline. Interested parties shall submit responses no later than the date specified on solicitation document. The time & date of bid receipt will be the upload completion / delivery time & date recorded.

f. Original copies of the Bid Bond shall be submitted to the following point of contact two (2) business days after the bid due date.

US Army Engineer District, Fort Worth ATTN: Robert Norris 819 Taylor St, Room 2A17 Fort Worth, TX 76102-0300 mailto:robert.l.norris@usace.army.mil

g. OFFERS BY TELEGRAPH. Offers received by telegraph, modifications thereto, or cancellations of offers will NOT BE ACCEPTED.

h. FACSIMILE OFFERS. Facsimile offers, modifications thereto, or cancellations of offers will NOT BE

ACCEPTED.

i. EMAIL. Modifications and cancellations of offers will be accepted if received by the time specified in the solicitation.

j. RESPONSIBILITY. Award will be made to the lowest, responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the invitation for bids, will be the most advantageous to the Government. To be determined responsible, the apparent low bidder shall:

(1) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them. The contractor will be required to provide the Name of the Financial Institution, POC, and phone number.

(2) Have a satisfactory performance record. The contractor shall have no performance annotated with an individual rating of less than SATISFACTORY within the last six years.

(3) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics. Awardee will be required to provide at least three (3) references for like work, to include Business Name, Point of Contact, and telephone number.

(4) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors).

(5) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them; and

(6) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations

3. NOTIFICATION OF UNSUCCESSFUL BIDDERS. All contract award information for this solicitation will be published electronically on BetaSam at https://beta.sam.gov Solicitation Number W9126G21B0005.

Written unsuccessful bidder letters will not be issued.

4. PREPROPOSAL CONFERENCE / SITE VISIT

SITE VISIT. See FAR clause 52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I

(FEB 1995)

Date: 05 MAY 2021 Time: 10:00 a.m. CST Location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/Nmb9YTy3z7mPZ1RS8 POC Jeremy Spencer CP:214-240-1214 Bidders must confirm their intent to attend the site visit with the POC listed below prior to attending the event.

Only one (1) formal site visit will be offered as not to give the appearance of preferential treatment to any specific bidder over another bidder.”

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.

Submittals:

Complete and return provisions 52.204-24 and 52.204-26.

Complete and return Contract Clause 52.219-28 AMD# 0001 Complete blocks14, 20a, 20b, 20c of the SF 1442, and return with price proposal.

Complete and Return Contract Line Item Schedule. Offerors must insert a price on all numbered items of the CLIN Schedule. Failure to do so may result in the bid being unacceptable. AMD# 0001

Joe Pool Slide Repairs JPSRFY20

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SUMMARY OF WORK

AMENDMENT 0001

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 WORK COVERED BY CONTRACT DOCUMENTS

1.1.1 Project Description

1. GENERAL: Unless otherwise specified herein, the Contractor shall furnish and provide all labor, materials, tools, transportation, supplies, and equipment necessary to remove slide material at upstream and downstream slopes of Joe Pool Dam, bench-cut into undisturbed embankment on both sides of the slides, excavate material at the toe beneath the slope, replace embankment and foundation material with lime-treated material, and repave the repaired section of the crest.

The Contractor's work and responsibility shall include, but is not limited to, all job planning, quality control, administration, inspection, and management necessary to complete the job. The Contractor shall assure that all work is accomplished in accordance with the contract, all applicable laws, municipal codes, regulations and/or written directives issued by the Contracting Officer.

Pre-Construction Meeting: The Contractor shall attend pre-construction meeting to discuss activity schedules, safety plans, activity hazard analyses, proposed by Government personnel prior to the beginning of work.

The Pre-Construction Meeting will be arranged by the Contracting Officer's Representative (COR).

Work Hours: Work hours for this project are Monday through Friday, 06:30am to 19:00pm. The Contractor may work on weekends, federal holidays, or outside of normal working hours subject to approval by the COR. Requests to work weekends, holidays, or outside of normal working hours shall be submitted to the COR at least 72 hours in advance of work performance. No work on weekends, federal holidays, or outside of normal working hours shall be completed without prior apporval by the COR.

<AM#0001> 2. SCOPE OF WORK:

It will be the responsibility of the contractor to verify no utilities will be impacted by work, prepare, maintain and remove haul routes, open and restore borrow areas, remove and stockpile riprap, remove failed embankment material to the limits determined by the Contracting Officer based on examination of the condition and character of those materials, assist the COR in collecting block samples, create a bench in the existing embankment, prepare and test lime for repair material, replace failed material with compacted lime-treated material, replace asphalt and base of the crest road in the area of the slide with 14" aggreagate base course over 40-MIL geomembrane , and all other items as required to complete the work in accordance with the plans and specifications. </AM#0001>

Other contractors may be working in the area, so the Contractor will be required to coordinate activities with other contractors.

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3. PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE: At the earliest practicable time, prior to commencement of the work, the Contractor and any Subcontractors whose presence is necessary or requested, shall meet in conference with representatives of the Contracting Officer to discuss and develop a mutual understanding relative to the details of the administration and execution of this contract. This will include but not necessarily be limited to the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) Program, the Contractors Accident Prevention Program, submittals, correspondence, shcedule, access to the work site, security requirements, interface requirements, temporary on weekends or holidays, assignments of inspectors, representation, special requirements, phasing, and other aspects of this project that warrant clarification and understanding.

3.1 Meeting Minutes: It shall be the responsibility of the Contractor QC Manager to prepare detailed minutes of this meeting and submit those to the Contracting Officer for approval within (3) work days. Any corrections deemed necessary by the Contracting Officer shall be incorporated and the revised minutes resubmitted within two (2) calendar days after receipt.

Upon apporval of the minutes by the Contracting Officer, the Contractor shall distribute the minutes to all parties present or concerned.

4. MOBILIZATION/DEMOBILIZATION: Mobilization and Demobilization shall consist of all labor, equipment, supplies and facilities required to stage for construction of this project.

5. GOVERNMENT SUPPLIED MATERIAL: None

6. EQUIPMENT: The contractor shall furnish equipment necessary to accomplish all of the work required by this contract. Equipment and construction materials shall be submitted to the COR for approval prior to commencement of work.

7. INSPECTION: The Government will inspect the work in each area as it is completed to ensure all requirements of the contract have been satisfied.

Excavation limits associated with removal of the slide and restoration of the embankment will be determined by the COR based on examination of the condition and character of the embankment material. The Contractor will be responsible to ensure all work is completed prior to inspection by the Government.

8. SUPERINTENDENT: At all times during performance of this contract and until the work is completed and accepted, the Contractor shall directly superintend the work and have on the worksite a competent superintendent who is satisfactory to the Contracting Officer and has authority to act for the Contractor. The superintendent must provide a mobile phone number to the Quality Assurance Representative prior to any work.

9. DAMAGE TO GOVERNMENT & PRIVATE PROPERTY: The Contractor shall be responsible for restoring any Government property damaged as a result of his or her operation. Contractor shall also be responsible for any damage to private property and injury to any person as a reuslt of his or her operation.

10. SAFETY MEETINGS: Contractor shall conduct and document as required by EM 385-1-1. Minutes showing contract title, signatures of attendees and a list of topics discussed shall be attached to the Contractor's daily quality control report.

11. PAY REQUEST: Contractor shall submit the following documents with the

SECTION 01 11 00 Page 2 pay request, but not limited to:

a. Application and Certification for payment

b. Contractor Payment Certification

c. Contractor Payrolls (prime and sub contractor)

d. Sub Contractor Payment Detail

e. Materials invoice (materials have to be on site and inspected by the Government)

f. Release of Claims (final payment only)

g. Warranty Form (final payment only)

12. SECURITY REQUIREMENTS: Physicaly Security: The contractor shall be responsible for safeguarding all equipment, information and property provided for contractor use. At the close of each work period, government facilities, equipment, and materials shall be secured.

12.1 AT Level I Training: All contractor employees, to include subcontractor employees, requiring access to Army installations, facilities, controlled access areas, or require network access, shall complete AT Level I awareness training within 30 calendar days after contract start date or effective date of incorporation of this requirement into the contract, whichever is applicable. Upon request, the contractor shall submit certificates of completion for each affected contractor employee and subcontractor employee, to the COR or to the Contracting Officer (if a COR is not assigned), within 5 calendar days after completion of training by all employees and subcontractor personnel. AT Level I awareness training is available at the following website:

https://atlevel1.dtic.mil/at/;

or it can be provided by the RA ATO in presentation for which will be documented via memorandum

12.2 Access and General Protection/Security Policy and Procedures: All contractor employees and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility, and area commander installation/facility access and ocal security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks or background investigation and to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provist Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verfication requirements as directed by DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation of facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

12.3 Suspicious Activity Reporting Training (e.g. iWATCH, CorpsWatch, or See Something, Say Something): The contractor and all associated sub-contractors shall receive a brief training (provided by the RA) on the local suspicious activity reporting program. This locally developed training will be used to inform employees of the types of behavior to watch for and instruct employees to report suspicious activity to the project manager, security representative or law enforcement entity. This training shall be completed within 30 calendar days of contract aware and within 30 calendar days of new employees commencing performance with the results reported to the COR NLT 5 calendar days after the completion of the training.

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12.4 Will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas. All contract employees, including subcontractor employees who are not in possession of the appropriate security clearance or access privileges, will be escorted in areas where they may be exposed to classified and/or sensitive materials and/or sensitive or restricted areas.

12.5 Pre-screen candidates using E-verify Program: The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates usng the E-verify Program website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements.

(http://www.uscis.gov/e-verify)

The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to enrollment to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system. An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

13.6 Key Control: The Contractor shall establish and implement methods of making sure all key/key cards issued to the Contractor by the Government are not lost or misplaced and are not used by unauthorized persons.

Government keys/key card will be issued and controlled in accordance with IAW AR 190-51. NOTE: All references to keys include key cards. No keys issued to the Contractor by the Government shall be duplicated. The Contractor shall immediately report any occurrences of lost or duplicate keys/key cards to the Contracting Officer.

1.1.2 Location

The work is located at the Joe Pool Dam, located near Grand Praire, Texas, as the location described herein and as shown on the plan drawings.

PART 2 PRODUCTS

Not used.

PART 3 EXECUTION

Not used.

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