W91278-17-R-0013_SPECS.PDF

THIS IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS (SB) SET-ASIDE

SOLICITATION NO: W91278-17-R-0013

CADD CODE: CH15CB08

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

FLAT CREEK,

AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT

CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

(HALL COUNTY)

THIS IS A CIVIL WORKS PROGRAM PROCUREMENT AND IS NOT FUNDED BY THE

DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE

“GOOD ENGINEERING RESULTS IN A BETTER ENVIRONMENT”

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE

109 St. Joseph St

Mobile, Alabama 36602

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FLAT CREEK, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT W91278-17-R-0013

CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA CH15CB08

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CHECKLIST FOR PREPARATION OF OFFERS

Before sending your offer to us, review it for the following documents--without these, your offer could be rejected.

Any questions about this solicitation, including technical questions about plans and specifications, shall be submitted via the Bidder Inquiry Portal in ProjNet at https://www.projnet.org. Please refer to Section 01 00 01 paragraph

“REQUESTS FOR INFORMATION”.

This checklist is designed for your convenience to assist you in completing your offer. Its completion does not guarantee that your offer will be acceptable. A complete and acceptable offer is solely the responsibility of the Contractor.

1. Your attention is directed to the following clause:

Section 00700, FARS Clause 52.204-7, “System for Award Management Registration”. LACK OF

REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE WILL RENDER BIDDER INELIGIBLE FOR AWARD.

Information on how to register and the time it takes is detailed in the clause.

2. Standard Form 1442 Titled “SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD”

a. Is it signed in Block 20B? Yes (Y)___Not Applicable(NA) ___

b. Have you verified with the Project Office that you have received all Amendments? Have you acknowledged all Amendments using block 19? Y__ NA__

c. Is the complete, correct address of the company printed in Block 14? (ALSO INCLUDE YOUR TIN, DUNS, AND CAGE NUMBERS IN THIS BLOCK) Y__ NA__

d. Are the correct phone numbers, and fax numbers including country codes, included in Block 15? Y__ NA__

e. Is the mailing address of the company is different from the address in Block 14, is the mailing address written in Block 16? (ALSO INCLUDE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS IN THIS BLOCK) Y__ NA__

f. If you are a Partnership or Joint Venture, have all partners or joint ventures signed in Block 20; or has authority properly been delegated pursuant to the provisions of the solicitation clause entitled JOINT VENTURE BID

REQUIREMENTS? Y__ NA__

g. . If you are a Joint Venture have you submitted your Joint Venture Agreement and taken the other actions necessary to comply with the “Joint Venture Bid Requirement” Clause? Y__ NA__ h.. Is the time you are allowing for acceptance of the offer, the same or longer than the time set out in block

13?. Y__ NA__

3. Representations, Certifications, and Other Statements of the Offeror

Are all of the clauses in this section completed and signed in the appropriate places and returned attached to the offer?

Y__ NA__

4. The Bidding Schedule

a. Is it completely filled out? Y__ NA__

b. It may not be altered either as to quantities or as to items offered. Y__ NA__

c. There can be no language of limitation either as to quantities or as to items offered. Y__ NA__

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d. If you corrected your numbers, have you initialed these corrections? Y__ NA__

e. If the bidding schedule has been changed by Amendment, is the bidding schedule that you are submitting from the most recent amendment ? Y__ NA__

f. Do prices for each bid item include all costs, mark-ups and taxes (if any taxes are imposed)? Y__ NA__

g. Is the cost of obtaining your bid and performance guarantee included in the total bid price specified on the bid schedule? Y__ NA__

h. In preparing your bid, remember the Corps does not make advanced payments on its contracts Y__ NA__

5. Bid Guaranties

Did you attach a Bid Guaranty/ Letter of Credit Y__ NA_ If you are using a Bid Guaranty, does the Guaranty comply with the requirements set out in Section 100? Y__ NA__ Remember insurance policies are not acceptable Y_ If you are using a Letter of Credit, does it contain the exact language set out in section 700? Y__ NA Is the amount of the Bid Guaranty/Letter of Credit equal to the amount required in section 100? Y__ NA__?

Is the time period of the Bid Guaranty/Letter of Credit equal to or greater than the period set out in block 13 of the

1442? Y__ NA__

Is there a Power of Attorney or other document attached that establishes the authority of the surety to sign the Bid Guaranty or Letter of Credit? Y__ NA__

6. Technical Documents that Pertain to Evaluation Factors, Award will be based on the specific factors set out in the Section 00 12 00, “EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD”

a. Have you responded to all the evaluation factors (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

b. Is a summary of the experience and special qualifications of your Administration staff included (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

c. Is a quality control plan included (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

d. Are time tables and schedules included (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

e. Is a current audit of your company’s financial status included or a certificate attached to a past audit stating the financial status has not changed since the time of the past audit (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

f. Is a list of the contracts you are currently working on attached (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

g. Have you included a list of the names and phone numbers of references for whom you have done past contracts (if required by the solicitation)? Y__ NA__

7. Pre-award Information- Although not required to be submitted with the solicitation, the pre-award information is necessary for award. A detailed list of this information is found in the Pre-Award Clause in the solicitation.

Submission of this information with your offer will expedite the award process.

a Your latest financial statement Y__ NA__

b. Your present financial commitments Y__ NA__

c. Your banking institutions and financial resources Y__ NA__

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All your documents must be in English

TABLE OF CONTENTS – PAGE 1

TABLE OF CONTENTS

CHECKLIST FOR PREPARATION OF OFFERS

BIDDING REQUIREMENTS

Contract Clauses

STANDARD FORM 1442 - SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

BIDDING SCHEDULE

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS

STANDARD FORM 24 – BID BOND

STANDARD FORM 28 – AFFIDAVIT OF INDIVIDUAL SURETY

STANDARD FORM LLL - DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

00100 INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

00 11 00 PROPOSAL SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS AND INSTRUCTIONS

00 12 00 EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD

00600 REPRESENTATIONS & CERTIFICATIONS

00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

CESAM FORM 1151, PROMPT PAYMENT CERTIFICATION

SPECIFICATIONS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00 ADDITIONAL SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

PROJECT SIGNS

WAGE RATES

01 00 01 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

SUBMITTAL REGISTER

ENGINEERING FORM 4025R

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

SAM FORM 696

01 45 00.10 10 QUALITY CONTROL SYSTEM (QCS)

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

DIVISION 31 – EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 – EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 19 SEEDING

32 93 00 EXTERIOR PLANTS

DIVISION 35 – WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 31 19 STONE PROTECTION AND WEIRS

END OF PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W91278-17-R-0013

2. TYPE OF

SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

25 MAY 2017

PAGES OF PAGES

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

4. CONTRACT NO. 5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

6. PROJECT NO.

CH15CB08

7. ISSUED BY CODE CT 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

U.S. ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, MOBILE

CONTRACTING DIVISION (CESAM-CT)

(109 ST. JOSEPH ST. 36602) P.O. BOX 2288

MOBILE, AL 36628-0001

SAME AS BLOCK 7

IF HAND CARRIED, DELIVER TO

ROOM 1009

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL :

A. NAME

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

SOLICITATION

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS (Title, identifying no., date):

FLAT CREEK, AQUATIC ECOSYSTEM RESTORATION PROJECT, CITY OF GAINESVILLE, GEORGIA

* PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 01 00 00 PARAGRAPH “COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK”

** PLEASE REFER TO SECTION 00 11 00 FOR SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS.

11. The Contractor shall begin performance within _14_________ calendar days and complete it within __*________ calendar days after receiving award, notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. (See _ __.)

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

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

YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and ___**____ copies to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by__1400___ (hour) local time 27 JUN 2017 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing offers 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 is, is not required.

C. All offers are subject to the (1) work 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 will not be considered and will be rejected.

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101

STANDARD FORM 1442(REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA FAR(48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

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

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within _________ calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirement

AMOUNTS

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)

20B. SIGNATURE 20C. OFFER DATE

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT

23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

ITEM

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

26. ADMINISTERED BY CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (contractor is required to sign this document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be governed by (a) this contract award,

(b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications incorporated by reference in or attached to this contract.

29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.) Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is necessary.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED

TO SIGN (Type or print)

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

30B. SIGNATURE

30C. DATE 31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD

DATE

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

Bid Schedule Page - 1

BIDDER'S NAME:_______________________________________________________________

BIDDING SCHEDULE

Item Estimated Unit Estimated No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount___

Upstream (East) Segment (Dorsey Street to Atlanta Highway)

1. Mobilization/Demobilization (East) 1 Job XXX __________

2. Site Preparation (East) 1 Job XXX __________

3. Earthwork (East) 1 Job XXX __________

4. Stone Placement (East) 1 Job XXX __________

5. Plantings (East) 1 Job XXX __________

Total Bid for East Segment: __________

Downstream (West) Segment (Between Highland Terrance and Hilton Drive)

6. Mobilization/Demobilization (West) 1 Job XXX __________

7. Site Preparation (West) 1 Job XXX __________

8. Earthwork (West) 1 Job XXX __________

9. Stone Placement (West) 1 Job XXX __________

10. Plantings (West) 1 Job XXX __________

Total Bid for West Segment: __________

Total Bid for Both Segments: __________

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NOTES FOR BIDDING SCHEDULE

NOTE NO. 1. To better facilitate the receipt and proposal process, all modifications to proposals are to be submitted on copies of the latest bid schedules as published in the solicitation or the latest amendment thereto.

In lieu of indicating additions/deductions to bid items, all bidders should state their revised prices for each item. The company name should be indicated on the face of the bidding schedule to preclude being misplaced.

NOTE NO. 2. Bidders must insert a price on all numbered items of the Bidding Schedule. Failure to do so will disqualify the bid.

NOTE NO. 3. If a modification to a bid is submitted and provides for a job adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the job adjustment to each item in the bid schedule must be stated or, if it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the job adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every bid item in the bid schedule.

NOTE NO. 4. CONDITIONS GOVERNING EVALUATION OF BIDS AND AWARD OF CONTRACTS:

Only one contract will be awarded on this Bid Schedule and award will be made according to the ‘‘Best Value’’ approach as defined in Section 00 12 00

EVALUATION CRITERIA AND BASIS OF AWARD.

END OF BID SCHEDULE

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS page 1

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS

GENERAL: This section comprises an explanation of the bid items identified in the bid schedule for each item of work. The bid schedule and the contract drawings shall be used together to identify the various items of work to which each bid item will apply. The Contractor shall bid the work under the applicable bid item for the specific areas identified in the bid schedule.

All work specified herein shall be accomplished in accordance with the requirements of the technical provisions of the specifications and the contract drawings. Payment described for the various bid items will be full compensation for all labor, materials, and equipment required to complete the work. Compensation for any item of work described in the contract but not listed in the bid schedule shall be included in the payment for the item of work to which it is made subsidiary.

UPSTREAM (EAST) SEGMENT (DORSEY STREET TO ATLANTA HIGHWAY)

Bid Item No. 1 – Mobilization/Demobilization (East):

(a) The Government will pay all costs for the mobilization and demobilization of all of the Contractor's equipment at the contract job price for this item.

Sixty (60%) percent of the job price will be paid upon completion of the contractor's mobilization at the work site. The remaining forty (40%) percent will be paid upon completion of demobilization.

(b) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify this portion of the bid if the Contracting Officer believes that the percentages in paragraph (a) above do not bear a reasonable relation to the cost of the work in this contract. Failure to justify such price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in payment, as determined by the Contracting Officer, of –

(i) Actual mobilization costs at completion of mobilization; and

(ii) Actual demobilization costs at completion of demobilization; and

(iii) The remainder of this item in the final payment under this contract.

The Contracting Officer's determination of the actual costs in paragraph (b) of this clause is not subject to appeal.

Bid Item No. 2 – Site Preparation (East):

Payment under Bid Item No. 2 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, tools, labor, surveys, temporary construction fencing, culverts and stone for the temporary stream crossings(and rock filter dams) and other associated incidentals necessary to perform all work in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. This includes the implementation of the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan (which includes but is not limited to the grassing of approximately 4.5 acres of land, the installation and maintenance of a double row of GADOT type C sensitive silt fence, with a mulch filled center, on each side of the stream in the construction area, and the placement of approximately 8,500 square yards of coir fabric over the disturbed streambanks),the planning and implantation of a dewatering plan for all instream excavation, the clearing and grubbing of approximately 3 acres of streambanks from trees, shrubs and other vegetation, the hand clearing of all manmade or excessive woody debris from the streambed, any site work required for creating access roads along each side of the stream, the construction and removal of all temporary facilities and a the construction fence surrounding the site, and the disposal of all excess soil, debris and waste from the site. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of work complete.

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS page 2

Bid Item No. 3 – Earthwork (East):

Payment under Bid Item No. 3 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, tools, labor, surveys, and other associated incidentals necessary to perform the layback of both the right and left streambanks along approximately 1307 feet of the stream centerline, any excavation associated with the placement of the nine (9) in stream stone structures, any excavation or fill required with the placement of the approximately 150 feet of stone toe protection, the placement of four (4) inches of quality topsoil (which must meet all requirements laid out in the plans and specifications), either from reuse or purchase, over the excavated areas, and any other excavation needed to complete the project in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of the estimated 6,000 cubic yards of excavation required for project completion, with the final 15% being provided after approval of completed topsoil placement.

Bid Item No. 4 – Stone Placement (East):

Payment under Bid Item No. 4 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, stones, tools, labor costs, surveying, and other associated incidentals necessary for the construction of the nine (9) instream stone structures, the placement of approximately 440 tons of GADOT Type 3 riprap for stone toe protection, tieback structure foundations and drainage out falls, the placement of approximately 80 tons of bedding stone, and the placement of approximately 45 tons of riffle rock in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Progress payments shall be made as follows:

percent of the estimated 565 tons of total stone(which does not include the nine instream structures) being placed for project completion, with the final 15% being provided after approval of completed stone placement (which will include the nine instream structures.)

Bid Item No. 5 – Plantings (East):

Payment under Bid Item No. 5 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all plantings, materials, tools, labor costs, surveying, and other associated incidentals necessary to perform the planting of approximately 185 native hardwood trees with caliper of 2 inches to 4 inches for the majority of species and 3 inches to 9 inches for one species, 556 native hardwood shrubs with height of 2 feet to 4 feet, and 8,226 live Willow stakes with caliper between 0.5 inches and 1 inch and a height of 2 feet to 3 feet as specified and shown on contract drawings. This Bid Item shall include all planting, acceptance, and warranty criteria in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of plants installed in place. All other activities performed as a result of this effort, including the procurement of additional plants in support of the warranty, shall not be paid for separately but shall be a subsidiary obligation to this bid item.

DOWNSTREAM (WEST) SEGMENT (BETWEEN HIGHLAND TERRANCE AND HILTON DRIVE)

Bid Item No. 6 – Mobilization/Demobilization (West):

(a) The Government will pay all costs for the mobilization and demobilization of all of the Contractor's equipment at the contract job price for this item.

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS page 3

Sixty (60%) percent of the job price will be paid upon completion of the contractor's mobilization at the work site. The remaining forty (40%) percent will be paid upon completion of demobilization.

(b) The Contracting Officer may require the Contractor to furnish cost data to justify this portion of the bid if the Contracting Officer believes that the percentages in paragraph (a) above do not bear a reasonable relation to the cost of the work in this contract. Failure to justify such price to the satisfaction of the Contracting Officer will result in payment, as determined by the Contracting Officer, of –

(i) Actual mobilization costs at completion of mobilization; and

(ii) Actual demobilization costs at completion of demobilization; and

(iii) The remainder of this item in the final payment under this contract.

The Contracting Officer's determination of the actual costs in paragraph (b) of this clause is not subject to appeal.

Bid Item No. 7 – Site Preparation (West):

Payment under Bid Item No. 7 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, tools, labor, surveys, temporary construction fencing, culverts and stone for the temporary stream crossings(and rock filter dams) and other associated incidentals necessary to perform all work in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. This includes the implementation of the Erosion, Sedimentation and Pollution Control Plan (which includes but is not limited to the grassing of approximately 2 acres of land, the installation and maintenance of a double row of GADOT type C sensitive silt fence, with a mulch filled center, on each side of the stream in the construction area, and the placement of approximately 2,900 square yards of coir fabric over the disturbed streambanks),the planning and implantation of a dewatering plan for all instream excavation, the clearing and grubbing of approximately 1 acres of streambanks from trees, shrubs and other vegetation, the hand clearing of all manmade or excessive woody debris from the streambed, any site work required for creating access roads along each side of the stream, the construction and removal of all temporary facilities and a the construction fence surrounding the site, and the disposal of all excess soil, debris and waste from the site. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of work complete.

Bid Item No. 8 – Earthwork (West):

Payment under Bid Item No. 8 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, tools, labor, surveys, and other associated incidentals necessary to perform the layback of both the right and left streambanks along approximately 455 feet of the stream centerline, any excavation associated with the placement of the two (2) in stream stone structures, any excavation or fill required with the placement of four (4) inches of quality topsoil, either from reuse or purchase, over the excavated areas, and any other excavation needed to complete the project in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of the estimated 1,500 cubic yards of excavation required for project completion, with the final 15% being provided after approval of completed topsoil placement.

EXPLANATION OF BID ITEMS page 4

Bid Item No. 9 – Stone Placement (West):

Payment under Bid Item No. 9 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all equipment, materials, tools, labor costs, surveying, and other associated incidentals necessary for the construction of the two (2) instream stone structures, the placement of approximately 155 tons of GADOT Type 3 riprap for tiebacks, structure foundations and drainage out falls, the placement of approximately 50 tons of bedding stone, and the placement of approximately 12 tons of riffle rock in accordance with the contract plans and specifications.

Progress payments shall be made as a percent of the estimated 217 tons of total stone (which does not include the two instream stone structures) being placed for project completion, with the final 15% being provided after approval of completed stone placement (which will include the two instream stone structures).

Bid Item No. 10 – Plantings (West):

Payment under Bid Item No. 10 will constitute full compensation for furnishing all plantings, materials, tools, labor costs, surveying, and other associated incidentals necessary to perform the planting of approximately 33 native hardwood trees with caliper of 2 inches to 4 inches for the majority of species and 3 inches to 9 inches for one species, 98 native hardwood shrubs with height of 2 feet to 4 feet, and 1,452 live Willow stakes with caliper between 0.5 inches and 1 inch and a height of 2 feet to 3 feet as specified and shown on contract drawings. This Bid Item shall include all planting, acceptance, and warranty criteria in accordance with the contract plans and specifications. Progress payments shall be made as a percent of plants installed in place. All other activities performed as a result of this effort, including the procurement of additional plants in support of the warranty, shall not be paid for separately but shall be a subsidiary obligation to this bid item.

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BID BOND

(See instructions on reverse)

OMB Control Number: 9000-0045 Expiration Date: 7/31/2019

PRINCIPAL (Legal name and business address) TYPE OF ORGANIZATION ("X" one)

STATE OF INCORPORATION

SURETY(IES) (Name and business address)

PERCENT

OF BID

PRICE

PENAL SUM OF BOND

AMOUNT NOT TO EXCEED

MILLION(S) THOUSAND(S) HUNDRED(S) CENTS

BID IDENTIFICATION

BID DATE INVITATION NUMBER

PRINCIPAL

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1. 2.

2.

3.

3.

(Seal) (Seal) (Seal) Corporate Seal

INDIVIDUAL SURETY(IES)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S)

(Typed)

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1.

2.

2.

(Seal) (Seal)

CORPORATE SURETY(IES)

SU

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Y

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NAME &

ADDRESS

STATE OF INCORPORATION LIABILITY LIMIT ($)

SIGNATURE(S)

NAME(S) &

TITLE(S)

(Typed)

1.

1.

2.

2. Corporate Seal

AUTHORIZED FOR LOCAL REPRODUCTION

Previous edition is NOT usable

STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016)

Prescribed by GSA - FAR (48 CFR) 53.228(a)

FOR (Construction, Supplies or Services)

OBLIGATION:

We, the Principal and Surety(ies) are firmly bound to the United States of America (hereinafter called the Government) in the above penal sum. For payment of the penal sum, we bind ourselves, our heirs, executors, administrators, and successors, jointly and severally. However, where the Sureties are corporations acting as co-sureties, we, the Sureties, bind ourselves in such sum "jointly and severally" as well as "severally" only for the purpose of allowing a joint action or actions against any or all of us. For all other purposes, each Surety binds itself, jointly and severally with the Principal, for the payment of the sum shown opposite the name of the Surety. If no limit of liability is indicated, the limit of liability is the full amount of the penal sum.

CONDITIONS:

The Principal has submitted the bid identified above.

THEREFORE:

The above obligation is void if the Principal - (a) upon acceptance by the Government of the bid identified above, within the period specified therein for acceptance (sixty (60) days if no period is specified), executes the further contractual documents and gives the bond(s) required by the terms of the bid as accepted within the time specified (ten (10) days if no period is specified) after receipt of the forms by the principal; or (b) in the event of failure to execute such further contractual documents and give such bonds, pays the Government for any cost of procuring the work which exceeds the amount of the bid.

Each Surety executing this instrument agrees that its obligation is not impaired by any extension(s) of the time for acceptance of the bid that the Principal may grant to the Government.

Notice to the surety(ies) of extension(s) is waived. However, waiver of the notice applies only to extensions aggregating not more than sixty (60) calendar days in addition to the period originally allowed for acceptance of the bid.

WITNESS:

The Principal and Surety(ies) executed this bid bond and affixed their seals on the above date.

DATE BOND EXECUTED (Must not be later than bid opening date)

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JOINT VENTURE

OTHER (Specify)

PARTNERSHIPINDIVIDUAL

CORPORATION

INSTRUCTIONS

1. This form is authorized for use when a bid guaranty is required. Any deviation from this form will require the written approval of the Administrator of General Services.

2. Insert the full legal name and business address of the Principal in the space designated "Principal" on the face of the form. An authorized person shall sign the bond. Any person signing in a representative capacity (e.g., an attorney-in-fact) must furnish evidence of authority if that representative is not a member of the firm, partnership, or joint venture, or an officer of the corporation involved.

3. The bond may express penal sum as a percentage of the bid price. In these cases, the bond may state a maximum dollar limitation (e.g., 20% of the bid price but the amount not to exceed dollars).

4. (a) Corporations executing the bond as sureties must appear on the Department of the Treasury's list of approved sureties and must act within the limitations listed therein. The value put into the LIABILITY LIMIT block is the penal sum (i.e., the face value) of the bond, unless a co-surety arrangement is proposed.

(b) When multiple corporate sureties are involved, their names and addresses shall appear in the spaces (Surety A, Surety B, etc.) headed "CORPORATE SURETY(IES)." In the space designated "SURETY(IES)" on the face of the form, insert only the letter identifier corresponding to each of the sureties. Moreover, when co-surety arrangements exist, the parties may allocate their respective limitations of liability under the bond, provided that the sum total of their liability equals 100% of the bond penal sum.

(c) When individual sureties are involved, a completed Affidavit of Individual Surety (Standard Form 28) for each individual surety, shall accompany the bond.

The Government may require the surety to furnish additional substantiating information concerning its financial capability.

5. Corporations executing the bond shall affix their corporate seals. Individuals shall execute the bond opposite the word "Corporate Seal"; and shall affix an adhesive seal if executed in Maine, New Hampshire, or any other jurisdiction requiring adhesive seals.

6. Type the name and title of each person signing this bond in the space provided.

7. In its application to negotiated contracts, the terms "bid" and "bidder" shall include "proposal" and "offeror."

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STANDARD FORM 24 (REV. 8/2016) BACK

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

Complete this form to disclose lobbying activities pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352

(See reverse for public burden disclosure.)

1. Type of Federal Action:

a.

b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

contract grant cooperative agreement loan loan guarantee loan insurance

2. Status of Federal Action:

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b.

c.

bid/offer/application initial award post-award

3. Report Type:

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b.

initial filing material change

For Material Change Only:

year quarter date of last report

4. Name and Address of Reporting Entity:

Congressional District, if known:

Prime Subawardee Tier , if known:

5. If Reporting Entity in No. 4 is Subawardee, Enter Name and Address of Prime:

Congressional District, if known:

6. Federal Department/Agency:

7. Federal Program Name/Description:

CFDA Number, if applicable:

8. Federal Action Number, if known:

9. Award Amount, if known:

10. a. Name and Address of Lobbying Entity (if individual, last name, first name, MI):

b. Individuals Performing Services (including address if different from No. 10a) (last name, first name, MI):

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

11. Amount of Payment (check all that apply):

$ actual planned

12. Form of Payment (check all that apply):

a.

b.

cash in-kind; specify: nature value

13. Type of Payment (check all that apply):

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b.

c.

d.

e.

f.

retainer one-time fee commission contingent fee deferred other; specify:

14. Brief Description of Services Performed or to be Performed and Date(s) of Service, including officer(s), employee(s), or Member(s) contacted, for Payment indicated in Item 11:

(attach Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A, if necessary)

15. Continuation Sheet(s) SF-LLL-A attached: Yes No

Information requested through this form is authorized by title 31 U.S.C section 1352. This disclosure of lobbyig activities is a materia representation of fact upon which reliance was placed by the tier above when this transaction was made or entered into. This disclosure is required pursuant to 31 U.S.C. 1352 . This information will be reported to the Congress semi-annually and will be available for public inspection. Any person who fails to file the required disclosure shall be subject to a civil penalty of not less than $10,000 and not more than $100,000 for each such failure.

Signature:

Print Name:

Title:

Telephone No.: Date:

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INSTRUCTIONS FOR COMPLETION OF SF-LLL, DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

This disclosure form shall be completed by the reporting entity, whether subawardee or prime Federal recipient, at the initiation or receipt of a covered Federal action, or a material change to a previous filing, pursuant to title 31 U.S.C.

section 1352. The filing of a form is required for each payment or agreement to make payment to any lobbying entity for influencing or attempting to influence an officer or employee of any agency, a Member of Congress, an officer or employee of Congress, or an employee of a member of Congress in connection with a covered Federal action. Use the SF-LLL-A Continuation Sheet for additional information if the space on the form is inadequate. Complete all items that apply for both the initial filing and material change report. Refer to the implementing guidance published by the Office of Management and Budget for additional information.

Identify the type of covered Federal action for which lobbying activity is and/or has been secured to influence the outcome of a covered Federal action.

Identify the status of the covered Federal action.

Identify the appropriate classification of this report. If this is a followup report caused by a material change to the information previously reported, enter the year and quarter in which the change occurred. Enter the date of the last previously submitted report by this reporting entity for this covered Federal action.

Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the reporting entity. Include Congressional District, if known. Check the appropriate classification of the reporting entity that designates if it is, or expects to be, a prime or subaward recipient. Identify the tier of the subawardee, e.g., the first subawardee of the prime is the 1st tier.

Subawards include but are not limited to subcontracts, subgrants and contract awards under grants.

If the organization filing the report in item 4 checks “Subawardee”, then enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the prime Federal recipient. Include Congressional District, if known.

Enter the name of the Federal agency making the award or loan commitment. Include at least one organizational level below agency name, if known. For example, Department of Transportation, United States Coast Guard.

Enter the Federal program name or description for the covered Federal action (item 1). If known, enter the full Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA) number for grants, cooperative agreements, loans, and loan commitments.

Enter the most appropriate Federal identifying number available for the Federal action identified in item 1 (e.g., Request for Proposal (RFP) number; Invitation for Bid (IFB) number; grant announcement number; the contract, grant, or loan award number; the application/proposal control number assigned by the Federal agency). Include prefixes, e.g., “RFP-DE-90-001.”

For a covered Federal action where there has been an award or loan commitment by the Federal agency, enter the Federal amount of the award/loan commitment for the prime entity identified in item 4 or 5.

(a) Enter the full name, address, city, state and zip code of the lobbying entity engaged by the reporting entity identified in item 4 to influence the covered Federal action.

(b) Enter the full names of the individuals(s) performing services, and include full address if different from 10 (a).

Enter Last Name, First Name, and Middle Initial (MI).

Enter the amount of compensation paid or reasonably expected to be paid by the reporting entity (item 4) to the lobbying entity (item 10). Indicate whether the payment has been made (actual) or will be made (planned). Check all boxes that apply. If this is a material change report, enter the cumulative amount of payment made or planned to be made.

Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If payment is made through an in-kind contribution, specify the nature and value of the in-kind payment.

Check the appropriate box(es). Check all boxes that apply. If other, specify nature.

Provide a specific and detailed description of the services that the lobbyist has performed, or will be expected to perform, and the date(s) of any services rendered. Include all preparatory and related activity, not just time spent in

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Public reporting burden for this collection of information is estimated to average 30 minutes per response, including time for reviewing instructions, searching existing data sources, gathering and maintaining the data needed, and completing and reviewing the collection of information. Send comments regarding the burden estimate or any other aspect of this collection of information, including suggestions for reducing this burden, to the Office of Management and Budget, Paperwork Reduction Project (0348-0046), Washington, D.C. 20503.

DISCLOSURE OF LOBBYING ACTIVITIES

CONTINUATION SHEET

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Section 00100 - Instructions to Bidders

CLAUSE NO. TITLE PAGE NO.

52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

52.215-20 REQUIREMENTS FOR COST OR PRICING DATA OR INFORMATION

OTHER THAN CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA (OCT 2010)

52.215-22 LIMITATIONS ON PASS-THROUGH CHARGES--IDENTIFICATION OF

SUBCONTRACT EFFORT (OCT 2009)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.222-38 COMPLIANCE WITH VETERANS' EMPLOYMENT REPORTING

REQUIREMENTS (FEB 2016)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION

MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.232-13 NOTICE OF PROGRESS PAYMENTS (APR 1984)

52.232-38 SUBMISSION OF ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER INFORMATION WITH

OFFER (JULY 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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

52.236-28 PREPARATION OF PROPOSALS--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 1997)

252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE

INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

252.247-7024 Notification of Transportation of Supplies by Sea (MAR 2000)

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52.215-1 INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS--COMPETITIVE ACQUISITION (JAN 2004)

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

“Discussions” are negotiations that occur after establishment of the competitive range that may, at the Contracting Officer's discretion, result in the offeror being allowed to revise its proposal.

“In writing or written” means any worded or numbered expression which can be read, reproduced, and later communicated, and includes electronically transmitted and stored information.

“Proposal modification” is a change made to a proposal before the solicitation's closing date and time, or made in response to an amendment, or made to correct a mistake at any time before award.

“Proposal revision” is a change to a proposal made after the solicitation closing date, at the request of or as allowed by a Contracting Officer as the result of negotiations.

“Time”, if stated as a number of days, is calculated using calendar days, unless otherwise specified, and will include Saturdays, Sundays, and legal holidays. However, if the last day falls on a Saturday, Sunday, or legal holiday, then the period shall include the next working day.

(b) Amendments to solicitations. If this solicitation is amended, all terms and conditions that are not amended remain unchanged. Offerors shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation by the date and time specified in the amendment(s).

(c) Submission, modification, revision, and withdrawal of proposals. (1) Unless other methods (e.g., electronic commerce or facsimile) are permitted in the solicitation, proposals and modifications to proposals shall be submitted in paper media in sealed envelopes or packages (i) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (ii) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the offeror. Offerors using commercial carriers should ensure that the proposal is marked on the outermost wrapper with the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) and (c)(1)(ii) of this provision.

(2) The first page of the proposal must show--

(i) The solicitation number;

(ii) The name, address, and telephone and facsimile numbers of the offeror (and electronic address if available);

(iii) 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;

(iv) Names, titles, and telephone and facsimile numbers (and electronic addresses if available) of

00100 – Page 3 persons authorized to negotiate on the offeror's behalf with the Government in connection with this solicitation; and

(v) 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.

(3) Submission, modification, or revision, of proposals.

(i) Offerors are responsible for submitting proposals, and any modifications, or revisions, so as to reach the Government office designated in the solicitation by the time specified in the solicitation. If no time is specified in the solicitation, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that proposal or revision is due.

(ii)(A) Any proposal, modification, or revision received at the Government office designated in the solicitation after the exact time specified for receipt of offers is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late offer would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

(1) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the solicitation, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m.

one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of proposals; or

(2) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of offers and was under the Government's control prior to the time set for receipt of offers; or

(3) It is the only proposal received.

(B) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful proposal that makes its terms more favorable to the Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

(iii) Acceptable evidence to establish the time of receipt at the Government installation includes the time/date stamp of that installation on the proposal wrapper, other documentary evidence of receipt maintained by the installation, or oral testimony or statements of Government personnel.

(iv) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that proposals cannot be received at the office designated for receipt of proposals by the exact time specified in the solicitation, and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the solicitation, the time specified for receipt of proposals will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(v) Proposals may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before award. Oral proposals in response to oral solicitations may be withdrawn orally. If the solicitation authorizes facsimile proposals, proposals may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before

00100 – Page 4 award, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.215-5, Facsimile Proposals.

Proposals may be withdrawn in person by an offeror or an authorized representative, if the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the proposal before award.

(4) Unless otherwise specified in the solicitation, the offeror may propose to provide any item or combination of items.

(5) Offerors shall submit proposals in response to this solicitation in English, unless otherwise permitted by the solicitation, and in U.S. dollars, unless the provision at FAR 52.225-17, Evaluation of Foreign Currency Offers, is included in the solicitation.

(6) Offerors may submit modifications to their proposals at any time before the solicitation closing date and time, and may submit modifications in response to an amendment, or to correct a mistake at any time before award.

(7) Offerors may submit revised proposals only if requested or allowed by the Contracting Officer.

(8) Proposals may be withdrawn at any time before award. Withdrawals are effective upon receipt of notice by the Contracting Officer.

(d) Offer expiration date. Proposals in response to this solicitation will be valid for the number of days specified on the solicitation cover sheet (unless a different period is proposed by the offeror).

(e) Restriction on disclosure and use of data. Offerors that include in their proposals data that they do not want disclosed to the public for any purpose, or used by the Government except for evaluation purposes, shall--

(1) Mark the title page with the following legend: This proposal includes data that shall not be disclosed outside the Government and shall not be duplicated, used, or disclosed--in whole or in part--for any purpose other than to evaluate this proposal. If, however, a contract is awarded to this offeror as a result of--or in connection with-- the submission of this data, the Government shall have the right to duplicate, use, or disclose the data to the extent provided in the resulting contract. This restriction does not limit the Government's right to use information contained in this data if it is obtained from another source without restriction. The data subject to this restriction are contained in sheets [insert numbers or other identification of sheets]; and

(2) Mark each sheet of data it wishes to restrict with the following legend: Use or disclosure of data contained on this sheet is subject to the restriction on the title page of this proposal.

(f) Contract award. (1) The Government intends to award a contract or contracts resulting from this solicitation to the responsible…