Antelope Creek Specs.pdf

SPECIFICATIONS

(For Construction Contract)

Solicitation No W9128F-08-B-0005____

Antelope Creek Flood Protection Phase 3

Lincoln, NE

April 2008

US Army Corps of Engineers Omaha District

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ANTELOPE CREEK FLOOD PROTECTION

PHASE 3

LINCOLN, NE

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00010 SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD (SF-1442)

00100 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

00600 REPRESENTATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS & OTHER STATEMENTS OF BIDDERS

00700 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00800 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01040 AS-BUILT DRAWINGS

01200 CONSTRUCTION GENERAL

01320A PROJECT SCHEDULE

01330 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01355 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01451A CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01525 SAFETY AND OCCUPATIONAL HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

01550 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01562 (NEBRASKA) NPDES PERMIT REQUIREMENTS FOR STORM WATER DISCHARGES

FROM CONSTRUCTION SITES

DIVISION 02 - SITE CONSTRUCTION

02011 DEFORMATION SURVEYS/MONITORING

02210 GRADING, EXCAVATION AND BACKFILLING FOR STRUCTURES

02220 DEMOLITION

02231 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

02310 STORM DRAIN STRUCTURES

02373 GEOTEXTILE

02382 ARTICULATING CONCRETE BLOCK REVETMENTS

02562 (NEBRASKA) PAVEMENTS FOR SMALL PROJECTS

02620 SUBDRAINAGE SYSTEM

02821A FENCING

02921 SEEDING

02930A EXTERIOR PLANTING

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03100A STRUCTURAL CONCRETE FORMWORK

03150A EXPANSION JOINTS, CONTRACTION JOINTS, AND WATERSTOPS

03200A CONCRETE REINFORCEMENT

03300 CAST-IN-PLACE STRUCTURAL CONCRETE

03330 CAST-IN-PLACE ARCHITECTURAL CONCRETE

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05616 PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09900 PAINTS AND COATINGS

DIVISION 13 - SPECIAL CONSTRUCTION

13280A ASBESTOS ABATEMENT

13283N REMOVAL/CONTROL AND DISPOSAL OF PAINT WITH LEAD

13286 HANDLING OF LIGHTING BALLASTS, THERMOSTATS AND LAMPS CONTAINING

PCBs AND/OR MERCURY

SUPPLEMENTAL SPECIFICATIONS

ANTELOPE VALLEY EAST DOWNTOWN PARK IRRIGATION

02229 Horizontal Directionally Drilled Pipe for Irrigation System 02525 Water Supply Wells 16010 Basic Electrical Requirements 16050 Common Work Results for Electrical 16060 Grounding and Bonding for Electrical Systems 16073 Hangers and Supports for Electrical Systems 16075 Identification for Electrical Systems 16120 Low-Voltage Electrical Power Conductors and Cables 16130 Raceway and Boxes for Electrical Systems 16261 Variable-Frequency Motor Controllers 16289 Transient-Voltage Suppression for Low-Voltage Electrical Power Circuits 16410 Enclosed Switches and Circuit Breakers 16491 Fuses

ANTELOPE VALLEY "N" STREET BRIDGE (OPTION)

04735 Cast Stone 05500 Ornamental Metal Railings 07900 Joint Sealants 09800 Polymerized Cementitious Coating 09901 Painting 10405 Banner Arms

ANTELOPE VALLEY "N" STREET ROADWAY AND UTILITIES

02228 Horizontal Directionally Drilled Water Mains.

02619 High Density Polyethylene Pipe (HDPE Water Main)

ANTELOPE VALLEY "O" "P" "Q" STREET BRIDGE BENT ENCASEMENT

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO. 2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

X SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED PAGE 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.

7. ISSUED BY CODE 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO

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):

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

X YES NO

12B. CALENDAR DAYS12A. THE CONTRACTOR MUST FURNISH ANY REQUIRED PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS?

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

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 (hour) local time (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.X

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 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

00010-1

STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

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

W9128F-08-B-0005 15 Apr 2008 1 OF 7

U S ARMY ENGINEER DISTRICT, OMAHA

106 South 15th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618

CT

U.S.ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, OMAHA

Attn: CONTRACTING DIVISION (CENWO-CT) 106 South 15th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618

Neil Herman 402-995-2057

The Offeror hereby agrees to do all the work described in these documents entitled:

Antelope Creek, Phase 3, Flood Protection Project, Lincoln, NE

RETURN WITH BID: SECTION 00010 (SF1442); AND SECTION 00600

OTHER BONDING INFORMATION: SEE CONTRACT CLAUSES CLAUSE "PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS".

10 540

0 2:00 pm 15 May 2008

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 stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

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

00010-2

STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

DUNS Number:

See Attached Bidding Schedule

Contractor's Fax No._____________ CAGE Code:____________________ Contractor's e-mail Address:_________________

U.S. Army Engineer District, Omaha 106 South 15th Street Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618

USAED Omaha c/o USACE Finance Center 5722 Integrity Drive Millington, TN 38054-5005

00010-3

BIDDING SCHEDULE (with Options)

Basic

Item Estimated Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

0001 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEARING AND GRUBBING Job L.S. $________

0002 All plant, material, and labor required for PAVEMENT REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL Job L.S. $________

0003 All plant, material, and labor required for CHANNEL LINING REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL Job L.S. $________

0004 All plant, material, and labor required for DEWATERING Job L.S. $________

0005 All plant, material, and labor required for EXCAVATION 275,000 C.Y. $________ $________

0006 All plant, material, and labor required for RUBBLE EXCAVATION

AND DISPOSAL 2,000 C.Y. $________ $________

0007 All plant, material, and labor required for UTILITY DEMOLITION Job L.S. $________

0008 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEAR TRACT (420 NORTH 20TH STREET) excluding Items 0009 and 0010 Job L.S. $________

0009 All plant, material, and labor required for LEAD REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (420 NORTH 20TH STREET) Job L.S. $________

0010 All plant, material, and labor required for ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (420 NORTH 20TH STREET)

0010A. Textured Ceiling 1,700 S.F. $________ $________ 0010B. Floor Mastic 1,000 S.F. $________ $________

0011 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEAR TRACT (2218 “N” STREET) Job L.S. $________

0012 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEAR TRACT (2231 “N” STREET) excluding Items 0013 through 0016 Job L.S. $________

00010-4

0013 All plant, material, and labor required for LEAD REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (2231 “N” STREET) Job L.S. $________

0014 All plant, material, and labor required for ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (2231 “N” STREET)

0014A. Insulation 60 L.F. $________ $________ 0014B. Glazing 200 L.F. $________ $________ 0014C. Caulking 250 L.F. $________ $________

0015 All plant, material, and labor required for SUMP/DRAIN

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

(2231 “N” STREET) Job L.S. $________

0016 All plant, material, and labor required for PCB AND/OR MERCURY

REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL

(2231 “N” STREET) Job L.S. $________

0017 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEAR TRACT (KUKLIN POOL AND BATH HOUSE) excluding Items 0018 and 0019 Job L.S. $________

0018 All plant, material, and labor required for ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (KUKLIN POOL AND BATH HOUSE) 100 L.F. $________ $________

0019 All plant, material, and labor required for LEAD REMOVAL AND DISPOSAL (KUKLIN POOL BATH HOUSE) Job L.S. $________

0020 All plant, material, and labor required for CLEAR TRACT (OLD MUNY POOL AND PUMP HOUSE) excluding Items 0021 and 0022 Job L.S. $________

0021 All plant, material, and labor required for ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (OLD MUNY POOL AND PUMPHOUSE

PIPING) 100 L.F. $________ $________

0022 All plant, material, and labor required for ASBESTOS REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (OLD MUNY POOL PUMP HOUSE

EXTERIOR) 1,200 S.F. $________ $________

0023 All plant, material, and labor required for LEAD REMOVAL AND

DISPOSAL (EXISTING PEDESTRIAN

BRIDGE) Job L.S. $________

0024 All plant, material, and labor required for PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE #3 excluding Item 0025 Job L.S. $________

00010-5

0025 All plant, material, and labor required for RELOCATED IRRIGATION LINE (PEDESTRIAN BRIDGE #3) Job L.S. $________

0026 All plant, material, and labor required for DRAINAGE STRUCTURES

0026A. Drainage Structure #30 Job L.S. $________ 0026B. Drainage Structure #31 Job L.S. $________ 0026C. Drainage Structure #32 Job L.S. $________ 0026D. Drainage Structure #33 Job L.S. $________ 0026E. Drainage Structure #34 Job L.S. $________

0027 All plant, material, and labor required for CRUSHED STONE Job L.S. $________

0028 All plant, material, and labor required for COMPACTED BACKFILL Job L.S. $________

0029 All plant, material, and labor required for CONCRETE LOW FLOW CHANNEL excluding Item 0041, OPTION 2 – EAST DOWNTOWN PARK

CONCRETE LOW FLOW CHANNEL 400 C.Y. $________ $________

0030 All plant, material, and labor required for CONCRETE CHANNEL

LINING 760 C.Y. $________ $________

0031 All plant, material, and labor required for CELLULAR CONCRETE

MATTRESS

0031A. Type A 12,550 S.Y. $________ $________ 0031B. Type B 3,200 S.Y. $________ $________

0032 All plant, material, and labor required for CONCRETE BIKE TRAIL 7,660 S.Y. $________ $________

0033 All plant, material, and labor required for LABYRINTH WEIR Job L.S. $________

0034 All plant, material, and labor required for CONDUIT EXTENSION Job L.S. $________

0035 All plant, material, and labor required for “N” STREET ROADWAY AND UTILITIES Job L.S. $________

0036 All plant, material, and labor required for TOPSOIL Job L.S. $________

0037 All plant, material, and labor required for SEEDING AND MULCHING 20 Acres $________ $________

00010-6

0038 All plant, material, and labor required for SURFACE EROSION

CONTROL BLANKET

0038A Erosion Control Blanket 56,000 S.Y. $________ $________ 0038B Turf Reinforcement Mat 16,400 S.Y. $________ $________

0039 All plant, material, and labor required for LANDSCAPING Job L.S. $________

0040 ALL REMAINING WORK excluding Basic bid items 0001 through 0039 and Optional bid items 0041 through 0049 listed below Job L.S. $________

BASIC TOTAL AMOUNT (Items 0001 through 0040) $________________

Options

Item Estimated Unit No. Description Quantity Unit Price Amount

0041 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 1 – BENT

ENCASEMENT

0041A. “O” Street Bridge Job L.S. $________ 0041B. “P” Street Bridge Job L.S. $________ 0041C. “Q” Street Bridge Job L.S. $________

0042 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 2 – EAST DOWNTOWN PARK CONCRETE LOW FLOW CHANNEL Job L.S. $________

0043 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 3 – EAST DOWNTOWN

PARK RETAINING WALLS (RESOURCE

DEVELOPMENT) Job L.S. $________

0044 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 4 – EAST DOWNTOWN

PARK RETAINING WALLS (LINCOLN PARKS &

RECREATION DEVELOPMENT) Job L.S. $________

0045 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 5 – EAST DOWNTOWN PARK IRRIGATION Job L.S. $________

0046 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 6 – “N” STREET BRIDGE Job L.S. $________

0047 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 7 – “N” STREET BRIDGE PILING (HP 10 x 42) 4,335 feet $________ $________

00010-7

0048 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 8 – “N” STREET BRIDGE PILING (HP 14 x 89) 2,640 feet $________ $________

0049 All plant, material, and labor required for OPTION 9 – “N” STREET BRIDGE ABUTMENT RETAINING WALLS) Job L.S. $________

BASIC + OPTIONS TOTAL AMOUNT

(Basic Items 0001 through 0040, and Option Items 0041 through 0049) $____________

Notes for Bidding Schedule:

1. See Section 00100, INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, & NOTICES TO OFFERORS, for evaluation of options. The Government reserves the right to exercise an option within 60 days after issuance of Notice to Proceed. See Section 00800 for completion dates for the basic and options.

2. Bid prices must be entered for all items of the schedule. Total amount bids submitted without bid prices being entered on individual items will be rejected.

Extensions will be subject to verification by the Government. In case of variation between the unit price and the extension, the unit price will be considered the bid. In case of variation between the individual bid item prices and the total amount, the individual bid prices will be considered the bid.

3. Quantities for unit priced items are estimated only and the respective unit price will prevail in the event of an overrun or underrun subject to Contract Clause (Section 00700) "Variation in Estimated Quantities."

4. A modification to a bid, which provides for a single adjustment to the total amount bid, should state the application of the adjustment to each respective unit price and lump sum price affected. If the modification is not so apportioned, the single adjustment will be applied to Basic Bid Item No. 0040.

5. See Section 01550, MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT, for additional information on the bid items.

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

(6/07; Rev 4/08)

INDEX

Attachments: Required Central Contractor Registration

1 (FAR 52.204-6) DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003)

2 (FAR 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

3 (FAR 52.214-3) AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DECEMBER 1989).

4 (FAR 52.214-4) FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APRIL 1984).

5 (FAR 52.214-5) SUBMISSION OF BIDS (MAR 1997).

6 (FAR 52.214-6) EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APRIL 1984).

7 (FAR 52.214-7) LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS

(NOV 1999).

8 (FAR 52.214-18) PREPARATION OF BIDS - CONSTRUCTION (APRIL 1984).

9 (FAR 52.214-19) CONTRACT AWARD-SEALED BIDDING-CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996).

10 (FAR 52.214-34) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

11 (FAR 52.214-35) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

12 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984).

13 (FAR 52.217-5) EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990).

14 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 2006).

15 (FAR 52.236-27) SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995).

16 (EFARS 52.214-5000) ARITHMETIC DISCREPANCIES.

17 GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION

17.1 MAILED BIDS AND HAND-CARRIED BIDS

17.2 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

17.3 BASIS FOR AWARD.

17.4 APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORITY

17.5 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

17.6 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST

18 INFORMATION FOR MODIFYING BIDS.

19 BID GUARANTEE.

20 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

21 NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS).

22 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD.

23 CHANGES PRIOR TO OPENING BIDS.

24 OPTIONS.

25 AVAILABLE PLANT.

26 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE.

27 NOTICE REGARDING BUY AMERICAN ACT.

28 NEBRASKA SALES AND USE TAX.

29 BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

29.1 PLAN HOLDER'S LIST.

29.2 AVAILABILITY OF BID RESULTS (Local Clause/Provision)

30 PRE-AWARD SURVEY INFORMATION (Local Provision) (Sep 93)

31 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

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SECTION 00100

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS & NOTICES TO BIDDERS

1 (FAR 52.204-6) DATA UNIVERSAL NUMBERING SYSTEM (DUNS) NUMBER (OCT 2003)

a) The offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation “DUNS” or “DUNS+4” followed by the DUNS number or “DUNS+4” that identifies the offeror’s name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The DUNS number is a nine-digit number assigned by Dun and Bradstreet, Inc. The DUNS+4 is the DUNS number plus a 4-character suffix that may be assigned at the discretion of the offeror to establish additional CCR records for identifying alternative Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) accounts (see Subpart 32.11) for the same parent concern.

(b) If the offeror does not have a DUNS number, it should contact Dun and Bradstreet directly to obtain one.

(1) An offeror may obtain a DUNS number—

(i) If located within the United States, by calling Dun and

Bradstreet at 1-866-705-5711 or via the Internet at http://www.dnb.com; or

(ii) If located outside the United States, by contacting the local Dun and Bradstreet office.

(2) The offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(i) Company legal business name.

(ii) Tradestyle, doing business, or other name by which your entity is commonly recognized.

(iii) Company physical street address, city, state and ZIP Code.

(iv) Company mailing address, city, state and ZIP Code (if separate from physical).

(v) Company telephone number.

(vi) Date the company was started.

(vii) Number of employees at your location.

(viii) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(ix) Line of business (industry).

(x) Company Headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(End of provision)

2 (FAR 52.211-2 AVAILABILITY OF SPECIFICATIONS, STANDARDS, AND DATA ITEM

DESCRIPTIONS LISTED IN THE ACQUISITION STREAMLINING AND STANDARDIZATION

INFORMATION SYSTEM (ASSIST) (JAN 2006)

(a) Most unclassified Defense specifications and standards may be downloaded from the following ASSIST websites:

(1) ASSIST ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil);

(2) Quick Search ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/quicksearch);

(3) ASSISTdocs.com ( http://assistdocs.com).

(b) Documents not available from ASSIST may be ordered from the

Department of Defense Single Stock Point (DoDSSP) by—

(1) Using the ASSIST Shopping Wizard ( http://assist.daps.dla.mil/wizard);

(2) Phoning the DoDSSP Customer Service Desk (215) 697-2179, Mon-

Fri, 0730 to 1600 EST; or

(3) Ordering from DoDSSP, Building 4, Section D, 700 Robbins

Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19111-5094, Telephone (215) 697-2667/2179, Facsimile

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(215) 697-1462. (End of provision)

3 (FAR 52.214-3) AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DECEMBER 1989).

(a) If this solicitation is amended, then all terms and conditions which are not modified remain unchanged.

(b) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation

(1) by signing and returning the amendment, (2) by identifying the amendment number and date in the space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid, (3) by letter or telegram or (4) by facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation. The Government must receive the acknowledgment by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

4 (FAR 52.214-4) FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APRIL 1984).

Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments. The penalty for making false statements in bids is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

5 (FAR 52.214-5) SUBMISSION OF BIDS (MAR 1997).

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a) (1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

(c) Telegraphic bids will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation; however, bids may be modified or withdrawn by written or telegraphic notice.

(d) Facsimile bids, modifications, or withdrawals, will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation

(e) Bids submitted by electronic commerce shall be considered only if the electronic commerce method was specifically stipulated or permitted by the solicitation.

6 (FAR 52.214-6) EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APRIL 1984).

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective

Section 00100 Page 4 bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

7 (FAR 52.214-7) LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS

(NOV 1999).

(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.

(b)(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and—

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, 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 bids; or

(ii) There is acceptable evidence to establish that it was received at the Government installation designated for receipt of bids and was under the Government’s control prior to the time set for receipt of bids.

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

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

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified for receipt of bids 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.

(e) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. If the IFB authorizes facsimile bids, bids may be withdrawn via facsimile received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids, subject to the conditions specified in the provision at 52.214-31, Facsimile Bids. A bid may be withdrawn in person by a bidder or its authorized representative if, before the exact time set for receipt of bids, the identity of the person requesting withdrawal is established and the person signs a receipt for the bid.

(End of provision)

8 (FAR 52.214-18) PREPARATION OF BIDS - CONSTRUCTION (APRIL 1984).

(a) Bids must be--

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(1) Submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and

(2) Manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

(b) The bid form may require bidders to submit bid prices for one or more items on various bases, including--

(1) Lump sum bidding;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

(4) Any combination of subparagraphs (1) through (3) above.

(c) If the solicitation requires bidding on all items, failure to do so will disqualify the bid. If bidding on all items is not required, bidders should insert the words "no bid" in the space provided for any item on which no price is submitted.

(d) Alternate bids will not be considered unless this solicitation authorizes their submission.

(NOTE: FOR THE PURPOSES OF THIS SOLICITATION, THE WORD "ITEM" SHALL BE

CONSIDERED TO MEAN "SCHEDULE.")

9 (FAR 52.214-19) CONTRACT AWARD-SEALED BIDDING-CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996).

(a) The Government will evaluate bids in response to this solicitation without discussions and will award a contract to the responsible bidder whose bid, conforming to the solicitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors specified elsewhere in the solicitation.

(b) The Government may reject any or all bids, and waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

(c) The Government may accept any item or combination of items, unless doing so is precluded by a restrictive limitation in the solicitation of the bid.

(d) The Government may reject a bid as nonresponsive if the prices bid are materially unbalanced between line items or subline items. A bid is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work, and prices which are significantly overstated in relation to cost for other work, and if there is a reasonable doubt that the bid will result in the lowest overall cost to the Government even though it may be the low evaluated bid, of it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

10 (FAR 52.214-34) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN THE ENGLISH LANGUAGE (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in the English language. Offers received in other than English shall be rejected.

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11 (FAR 52.214-35) SUBMISSION OF OFFERS IN U.S. CURRENCY (APR 1991)

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of U.S.

dollars. Offers received in other than U.S. dollars shall be rejected.

(End of provision)

12 (FAR 52.216-1) TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984).

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price contract resulting from this solicitation.

13 (FAR 52.217-5) EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (JUL 1990).

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

14 (FAR 52.233-2) SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEPT 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 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 District Counsel, 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, Nebraska 68102-1618.

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

15 (FAR 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) The project is located on public property and Contractors are welcome to view the site at anytime on their own. An organized site visit has been tentatively scheduled for 9:00 A.M., April 29, 2008 at “S” Street (between 20th Street and 21st Street). Contractors interested in attending the site visit of the proposed work at another time should contact Steve Rasmussen, Fort Crook Area Office, 402-293-2511. The point of contact for technical questions related to the drawings and specifications is Kevin Pavlik, 402-995-2236, Kevin.L.Pavlik@usace.army.mil.

16 (EFARS 52.214-5000) ARITHMETIC DISCREPANCIES.

(a) For the purpose of initial evaluation of bids, the following will be utilized in resolving arithmetic discrepancies found on the face of the bidding schedule as submitted by the bidder:

(1) Obviously misplaced decimal points will be corrected;

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(2) In case of discrepancy between unit price and extended price, the unit price will govern;

(3) Apparent errors in extension of unit prices will be corrected;

(4) Apparent errors in addition of lump sum and extended prices will be corrected.

(b) For the purposes of bid evaluation, the Government will proceed on the assumption that the bidder intends his bid to be evaluated on the basis of the unit prices, extensions, and totals arrived at by resolution of arithmetic discrepancies as provided above and the bid will be so reflected on the abstract of bids.

(c) These correction procedures shall not be used to resolve any ambiguity concerning which bid is low.

17 GENERAL BIDDING INFORMATION

(NOTE: FACSIMILE, ELECTRONIC COMMERCE OR TELEGRAPHIC BIDS ARE NOT

AUTHORIZED AND WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. TELEGRAPHIC MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWAL

OF BIDS ARE AUTHORIZED. FACSIMILE MODIFICATIONS OR WITHDRAWAL ARE NOT

AUTHORIZED.)

Bids shall be either mailed or hand-carried as indicated below. Bid will be PUBLICLY opened at the bid time indicated on Standard Form SF 1442 (Page 00 11 00-1).

17.1 MAILED BIDS AND HAND-CARRIED BIDS

a. Mailed bids shall be addressed to the location as indicated on Standard Form SF 1442 (Page 0010-1), Item No. 8.

b. Due to heightened security at Government installations, those bidders who have their bids hand-carried* shall contact Neil Herman, Contract Specialist at (402) 995-2057 prior to delivering to the U. S. Army Corps of Engineer District, Omaha, 106 South 15th Street, Omaha, NE.

c. On the date specified and for thirty (30) minutes prior to time specified on Standard Form SF 1442, Page 00 11 00-1, item 13.A, a Contracting representative will be in the lobby to receive bids. At the time specified on Standard SF 1442 Page 00 11 00-1, item 13.A, the designated bid opening official will announce that receipt of bids is closed. Official time will be established by time/stamp clock located in the area where bids are received.

d. Anyone wishing to attend this public opening will be required to present photo identification to sign in and then will be escorted to the facility where bids will be opened. Once bids have been opened, read and recorded, attendees will then be escorted to exit the building.

e. RETURN ADDRESS REQUIREMENTS

Bidder(s) must ensure that ALL mail sent to the Omaha District, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, either pre-contract or post-contract award, has a return mailing address on the outside of the envelope, package, box, etc. ANY MAIL

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*This instruction shall also apply to those bids delivered through a delivery or parcel service.

17.2 SOLICITATION RESTRICTIONS

This solicitation is unrestricted and open to both large and small business participation.

17.3 BASIS FOR AWARD.

IT IS INTENDED THAT AWARD WILL BE MADE TO ONE BIDDER FOR THE ENTIRE WORK.

17.4 APPROPRIATION AND AUTHORITY

APPROPRIATION: 96 X 3123 Operation and Maintenance General

AUTHORITY: The work provided for herein is authorized: Section 101 (B) (19) of the Water Resources Development Act of 2000.

17.5 DESCRIPTION OF WORK

This project is a flood control channel improvements project along Antelope Creek (S Street to about J Street), Lincoln, NE. Work includes, but is not limited to, channel excavation and disposal of excess material, removal and disposal of existing concrete pavements, placement and compaction of crushed rock, placement of concrete cellular mats, retaining wall construction, drainage structure modifications, demolition and disposal of residential structures, concrete post-tensioned bridge and roadway construction, bridge piling installation, bridge bent encasement, irrigation, utility relocations, bike path and channel paving, seeding and landscaping.

17.6 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION COST

The estimated construction cost of this project is between $7,500,000 and $10,000,000.

17.7 CADD AND ELECTRONIC DESIGN FILES (PROVIDED)

The CADD survey files and other electronic design files as identified below have been included on the web via access through http://www.fbo.gov/ (“See file labeled SurveyFiles.zip. The Government provided survey, and the other electronic design files are provided to assist the Contractor in preparing their proposal using their own commercially purchased estimating software.

The Contractor shall take all professionally prudent and reasonable actions to verify the accuracy of the data provided and shall assume all liability from the use of these files. The Contractor shall be responsible for obtaining any other software necessary to view the files provided. No other CADD design files will be provided for proposal preparation other than those listed below. CADD files are only available in Microstration V8 (Autocadd files are not available). Note CADD files for this project will be released

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18 INFORMATION FOR MODIFYING BIDS.

Bids which have been delivered to the designated bid receiving office may be modified or withdrawn by mail, mailgram, or telegram received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. Modifications or withdrawals sent by mail should be transmitted to the place of bid opening Standard Form SF1442 (Page 00 11 00-1), Item 8. Telephone modifications or withdrawals will not be accepted. All bid modifications or withdrawals must be signed by the bidder or its authorized representative. Any questions regarding these procedures should be directed to the Omaha District's Contracting Division at

(402) 995-2057. This number should also be used to verify the receipt of messages.

19 BID GUARANTEE.

See Contract Clauses FAR 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE. The Bid Guarantee must include original signatures and be accompanied by a Power of Attorney appointing an attorney-in-fact with authority to bind the surety so that, at the time of bid opening, the bond is enforceable against the surety should the bidder fail to meet its obligation. The Power of Attorney must include a Certification as to the authority of the surety's agents that either has an original (wet) signature of an officer of the surety or has a mechanically applied or facsimile signature that is supported by a resolution of the surety authorizing their use and committing it to be bound by them.

20 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

See Contract Clauses clause FAR 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

To have the bond considered valid, both the bond and the Power of Attorney must be original. Facsimile copies will not be acceptable, and will render the bid invalid, therefore eliminating it from competition.

21 NORTH AMERICAN CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM (NAICS).

In accordance with NAICS Manual, the work in this solicitation is assigned classification code 237990.

22 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD.

This solicitation is not limited to small business concerns, but, for definition purposes, a concern is small if its average annual receipts for its preceding 3 fiscal years did not exceed $31.0 million. (based on FAR 19.102)

23 CHANGES PRIOR TO OPENING BIDS.

The right is reserved, as the interest of the Government may require, to revise the specifications and/or drawings prior to the date set for opening bids. Such revisions will be announced by an amendment or amendments to this Invitation for Bids. It shall be the responsibility of the prospective bidder to obtain copies of amendments from the website link for this

Section 00100 Page 10 solicitation may be accessed from http://www.fbo.gov/. If the revisions and amendments are of a nature which requires material changes in quantities or prices to be bid, the date set for opening bids may be postponed as necessary, in the opinion of the Commander, to enable bidders to revise their bids. In such cases, the amendment will include an announcement of the new date for opening bids.

24 OPTIONS.

The Government may reject an offer as nonresponsive if it is materially unbalanced as to prices for the basic requirement and the option quantities.

An offer is unbalanced when it is based on prices significantly less than cost for some work and prices which are significantly overstated for other work.

25 AVAILABLE PLANT.

Each bidder shall, upon request of the Contracting Officer, furnish a list of the plant available to the bidder and proposed for use on the work.

26 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE.

Whenever a contract or modification of contract price is negotiated, the Contractor's cost proposals for equipment ownership and operating expenses shall be determined in accordance with the requirements of EFARS 52.231-5000, EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE, contained in Section: 00 73 00, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS of the specifications. A copy of EP 1110-1-8 "Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule" is available for review at the office listed in paragraph: SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) herein or at the following internet address:

http://www.usace.army.mil/inet/usace-docs/eng-pamphlets/ep.htm.

27 NOTICE REGARDING BUY AMERICAN ACT.

The Buy American Act (41 U.S.C. 10a-10d) generally requires that only domestic construction material be used in the performance of this contract.

Exception from the Buy American Act shall be permitted only in the case of nonavailability of domestic construction materials. A bid or proposal offering nondomestic construction material will not be accepted unless specifically approved by the Government. When a bidder or offeror proposes to furnish nondomestic construction material, his bid or proposal must set forth an itemization of the quantity, unit price, and intended use of each item of such nondomestic construction material. When offering nondomestic construction material pursuant to this paragraph, bids or proposals may also offer, at stated prices, any available comparable domestic construction material, so as to avoid the possibility that failure of a nondomestic construction material to be acceptable under this paragraph will cause rejection of the entire bid. All bidders are cautioned that, prior Government conduct notwithstanding, the Contractor's selection of a domestic construction material (as defined in FAR 52.225-5 Buy American Act-Construction Materials) which would require the subsequent selection of a foreign construction material for compatibility is not a justification for waiver of the Buy American Act. It is the Contractor's responsibility to verify, prior to submitting the materials for approval, that each system can

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28 NEBRASKA SALES AND USE TAX.

Materials installed under this contract are not exempt and the tax must be included in the amount bid. Telephone: (402) 595-2065 (Department of Revenue-Omaha).

29 BIDDER'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS.

Questions and/or comments relative to these bidding documents should be submitted via e-mail or mailed to the address identified in paragraph:

AVAILABILITY OF BID RESULTS below. Comments should reach this office no later than 20 calendar days prior to the date set for opening of bids, if feasible, in order that changes, if needed, may be added by amendment. E-mail addresses, FAX numbers, items for question and points of contact are listed below. Phone calls with questions should be made between 8:30 a.m.

and 3:30 p.m. (Central Standard Time) Monday through Friday.

Note: A courtesy copy of all questions shall be sent to the Contract Specialist (Contractual Matters Point of Contact), the Program Manager and Specifications Section (Technical Content Points of Contact).

Items for Question Points of Contact/ E-mail Addresses Phone numbers/ FAX Numbers

Contractual Matters: Neil Herman Neil.F.Herman@usace.army.mil 402-995-2057 (phone) 402-221-4199 (Fax) Bid Results (See Paragraph AVAILABILITY OF BID RESULTS, below)/ Receipt of Bids

Planholder's List See paragraph: PLAN HOLDER'S LIST, below.

Small Business Hubert Carter hubert.j.carter@usace.army.mil Matters 402-995-2910 (phone)

Technical Contents Robert Mattson Robert.W.Mattson@usace.army.mil Of Plans and 402-995-2702 (phone) Specification Or

Specifications Marylee.F.Stobbe@usace.army.mil Section Marylee Stobbe 402-995-2184(Phone)

Site Inspection See Paragraph: SITE

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VISIT (CONSTRUCTION), above

** - It shall be the Contractor's, Subcontractor's and Supplier's responsibility to check the Government's web address for amendments. A link to the solicitation and amendments will be made available for this solicitation at FeDTeDS via http://www.fbo.gov/.

29.1 PLAN HOLDER'S LIST.

For Viewing a List of Interested Vendors (i.e. planholders List) and Receiving Notifications or e-mail of changes regarding a solicitation, Federal Business Opportunities has these features available (www.fbo.gov.)

For a solicitation, go to www.fbo.gov and register as a vendor or enter user name and password to login. If you wish for General Contractors, Subcontractors, Suppliers, Plan Rooms or Print Shops to have the ability to contact you, click on the “Add me to Interested Vendors” for the solicitation.

29.2 AVAILABILITY OF BID RESULTS (Local Clause/Provision)

Bid results will be available after bid opening on the Government's web address: http://www.fbo.gov/.

30 PRE-AWARD SURVEY INFORMATION (Local Provision) (Sep 93)

In accordance with Paragraph PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS, request that the following information be submitted with your bid. This facilitates the award process.

1. Financial

- Name, address, and fax number of Financial Institution

- Name and phone number of finance individual (primary and alternate) to be contacted for information

2. Bonding Information

- Provide the name, address, regular phone number and fax number of your Surety Company.

3. Performance

- Provide three (3) references to be contacted on your company's performance The following information should be submitted:

Name and Fax number of Owner/User Project Name, Location, Contract Number, and dollar value Name and phone number of individuals (primary and alternate) that can verify performance of the project

31 SUBCONTRACTING PLAN/SUBCONTRACTING GOALS REGARDING THE UTILIZATION OF

SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS.

a. Application. This clause applies only to large business concerns submitting bids for services exceeding $500,000 or for construction exceeding

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$1,000,000.

b. Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR). Attention is directed to the following FAR and DFAR provisions contained in this solicitation:

52.219-8, Utilization of Small Business Concerns (Alternate I)

52.219-9, Small Business Subcontracting Plan (Alternate I)

52.219-16, Liquidated Damages - Small Business Subcontracting Plan

252.226-7001, Utilization Of Indian Organizations, Indian-Owned Economic Enterprises, And Native Hawaiian Small Business Concerns

c. Goals. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers considers the following goals reasonable and achievable and for the performance of the resultant contract:

The small business informational subcontracting goal objectives for this solicitation or request for proposal are based on a percentage of the proposed contract total value rather than a percentage of the subcontracting amount as indicated in FAR clause 52.219.9, Subcontracting Plan.

A subcontracting goal objective of 20% of the total proposed contract value;

higher proposed percentage amounts will receive a more favorable evaluation rating]. The proposed percentage is applied to each category in the proposed percentages indicated below.

(1) 70.0% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with all small business concerns (SB).

(2) 6.2% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals (SDB).

(3) 7.0% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by Women (WOSB).

(4) 9.8% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by Historically Underutilized Business Zones (HubZones)

(5) 3.0% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by Veterans (VOSB)

(6) 0.9% of planned subcontracting dollars to be placed with small business concerns owned and controlled by Service-Disabled Veterans (SDVOSB)

d. Submission and Review of Subcontracting Plan.

SUBMISSION OF SMALL BUSINESS SUBCONTRACTING PLAN IS NOT APPLICABLE TO SMALL

BUSINESSES.

(1) The apparent low bidder must submit a subcontracting plan within five (5) calendar days after bid opening (a longer period maybe granted by the Contracting Officer upon request)

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(2) Goals included in the subcontracting plan should be at least equal to those indicated above. If lesser goals are proposed, the bidder may be required to substantiate how the proposed plan represents the bidder's best effort to comply with the terms and conditions of the solicitation. Bidders are highly encouraged to become familiar with the intent of the solicitation provisions and the elements of the subcontracting plan.

(3) The subcontracting plan must contain, as a minimum, the elements set forth in FAR provision 52.219-9. An example subcontracting plan will be furnished to the apparent low bidder (upon request). The example subcontracting plan (if requested) should not be construed as an acceptable subcontracting plan. Any format will be acceptable provided that the plan addresses each element as required by the Federal Acquisition Regulations and its supplements.

(4) Proposed plans will be reviewed by the Government to ensure the plan represents the firm's best efforts to maximize subcontracting opportunities for small, small disadvantaged and women-owned businesses.

(5) Subcontracting plans are required to be approved prior to Contract Award. The approved subcontracting plan (to include goals) will become a material part of the contract.

e. Failing to Submit An Acceptable Subcontracting Plan. An apparent low bidder failing to submit a subcontracting plan which demonstrates a reasonable effort to meet the goals listed above or provide an explanation why lesser goals are proposed (upon request), will be considered as non-responsive and not considered eligible for award of the contract.

f. Questions or Assistance Needed in Developing Subcontracting Plan.

For any questions or assistance needed in developing the subcontracting plan, contact the Contract Specialist or District's Deputing for Small Business (See paragraph: BIDDER QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS, Contract Specialist Bid Results or…