A.07.23_Solicitation_for_Stonewall_Repair-W912DR18Q0087.pdf

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W912DR18Q0087

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION 3. DATE ISSUED

06-Aug-2018

PAGE OF PAGES

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED (RFP)

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 W912DR 8. ADDRESS OFFER TO (If Other Than Item 7) CODE

USACE, BALTIMORE DISTRICT

2 HOPKINS PLAZA

ROOM 03-G-01

BALTIMORE MD 21201

TEL: 410-962-2196 FAX:

See Item 7

TEL: FAX:

9. FOR INFORMATION

CALL:

A. NAME

GENTIAN MULLA

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

410-962-2107

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):

Project: Repair of multiple stone w alls throughout the Raystow n Lake Project located in Hesston, PA.

Magnitude of Construction: $100,000 to $250,000

This procurement w ill result in a Firm-Fixed Price Construction Purchase Order.

This requirement is a 100% Small Business Set Aside

NAICS Code: 238140

Size standard of $15 Million

Questions concerning this solicitation must be submitted in w riting by email only to Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil no later than 30 August, 2018 at 2:00 PM EST.

11. The Contractor shall begin perf ormance w ithin 30 calendar days and complete it w ithin 180 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See Scope of Work .)

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

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

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

YES X NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed of fers in original and 1 copies to perf orm the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 11:00 AM (hour) local time 06 Sep 2018 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, off ers must be publicly opened at that time. Sealed envelopes containing of fers shall be marked to show the of feror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time off ers are due.

B. An of fer guarantee is, X is not required.

C. All off ers are subject to the (1) w ork requirements, and (2) other provisions and clauses incorporated in the solicitation in full text or by reference.

D. Offers providing less than 30 calendar days for Government acceptance af ter the date off ers are due w ill not be considered and w ill 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) mailto:Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued)

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

OFFER (M ust be fully completed by offeror)

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)

See Item 14

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specified below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin calendar days after the date offers are due. (Insert any number equal to or greater than the minimum requirements stated in Item 13D. Failure to insert any number means the offeror accepts the minimum in Item 13D.)

AMOUNTS

SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

18. The offeror agrees to furnish any required performance and payment bonds.

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

(The offeror acknowledges receipt of amendments to the solicitation -- give number and date of each)

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

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: CODE

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT (Contractor is required to sign this 29. AWARD (Contractor is not required to sign this document.)

document and return _ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

Y our of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther 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)

TEL: EMAIL:

30B. SIGNATURE 30C. DATE

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA

BY

31C. AWARD DATE

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK (REV. 4-85)

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

INSTRUCTIONS TO OFFERORS

Instruction to Offerors

Offers shall be prepared in accordance with these instructions, providing all required information in the specified format. Official submission will be documented in accordance with the date and time stamp of the email submission.

Quotes shall be submitted via email ONLY to Mr. Gentian Mulla at

Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil no later than due date listed in Box 13. A. above.

Site Visit (Pre-Bid tour) - Offerors are urged and expected to inspect the site where services are to be performed and to satisfy themselves regarding all general and local conditions that may affect the cost or contract performance, to the extent that the information is reasonably obtainable.

In no event shall failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for a claim after contract award.

Site location is: Raystown Lake Maintenance Building

The scheduled site visit will be performed on 23 August, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST.

To attend, please arrange with Mr. Dean Whitmore no later than (2) two business days prior to the scheduled site visit. He can be reached at (814) 658-6800 or

Dean.R.Whitmore@usace.army.mil.

SUBMISSION CRITERIA:

The offer will be evaluated to ensure all the items below are provided:

Cover Letter on Offeror’s letterhead. Letter shall summarize the pricing total and include Offeror specific details such as Cage Code, Tax ID#, and DUNS #.

Letter shall be signed by the representative managing the account.

Capability Statement. The proposed capabilities should include adequate documentation to illustrate the Offeror’s capabilities to successfully complete the work identified within the solicitation.

Two (2) Past Performance references for similar projects. Projects must have been completed within the previous five (5) years.

Two (2) Past Performance Questionnaires below.

Bid Schedule – Government template provided.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The Government will award a firm-fixed-price (FFP) contract to the responsible Offeror whose offer conforms to the requirements as stated in this request for quotation (RFQ). The award will be made using the Lowest Price Technically Acceptable (LPTA) method based on the following three (3) evaluation factors:

mailto:Dean.R.Whitmore@usace.army.mil

1- Technical

2- Past Performance

3- Price.

A. To receive consideration for award, a rating of no less than “Acceptable” must be achieved for the Technical factor.

B. The Government intends to evaluate quotes and make award without questions to contractors. When combined Technical and Past Performance factors are approximately equal to cost or price. Therefore, the initial quote should contain the contractor's best terms from a Technical and Cost standpoint.

C. Unclear quotes may not result in questions for clarifications. Offers with an omission or unclear quote may be judged to mean the contractor does not fully understand the requirements or understand what it takes to meet the requirements, regardless of the proposed cost/price and will be rated unacceptable. In that case, the Offeror may be found unacceptable, and ineligible for award. The Government reserves the right to ask questions of offerors if the Contracting Officer determines them to be necessary.

1. Technical –

To be technically acceptable, the Offer must provide information as specified in the attached

Scope of Work. Each submittal will be evaluated to ensure requirements are met. The responsiveness and quality of information delivered by the Technical Service Department contacts provided shall also be considered in evaluating technical acceptability.

Technical Rating

ADJECTIVAL RATINGS

ACCEPTABLE Offer clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNACCEPTABLE Offer does not clearly meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation

2. Past Performance (see attached questionnaire below) –

Past performance refers to the quality of recent project experience from the customer’s perspective.

The Offeror shall arrange for the reference customer point of contact for two (2) projects to fill out the Questionnaire and return to Gentian Mulla, Purchasing Agent, e-mail at

Gentian.Mulla@usace.army.mil. Past Performance for similar projects within the last (5) years. Past

Performance will be evaluated utilizing the information provided by the Contractor, the Past

Performance Questionnaires and two (2) references and by checking other sources such as the

Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS).

Any Offeror who has demonstrated satisfactory past performance will be considered eligible for award. Any Offeror who demonstrated unsatisfactory past performance will not be considered eligible for award. If the Government does not obtain past performance information for the projects identified by the Offeror and cannot establish a past performance record for the Offeror through other sources, or if the Offeror has no past performance record and cannot tie significant, relevant experience of key personnel proposed for this project to cited experience, past performance will be evaluated neither favorably nor unfavorably.

Past Performance Rating Definition

PAST PERFORMANCE RATING DEFINITION

ACCEPTABLE Past performance references and /or PPQ has satisfactory ratings and clearly meets the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

UNNACEPTABLE Past performance references and/ or PPQ has unsatisfactory ratings and clearly does not meet the minimum requirements of the solicitation.

NEUTRAL No past performance submitted

3. Price –

Price will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.402. The government may require additional pricing information to assist in determining the extent to which the price is fair and reasonableness and the pricing information shall be provide if requested. The Government will evaluate quotes for award purposes by adding the total of all CLIN prices to ensure that pricing is not unbalanced. Offeror must complete all line items to be considered for award. All line items must be priced. Quotes providing partial pricing shall be considered non-responsive

1. Contractor Information Firm Name: CAGE Code:

Address: DUNs Number:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

Point of Contact: Contact Phone Number:

2. Work Performed as: Prime Contractor Sub Contractor Joint Venture Other (Explain)

Percent of project work performed:

If subcontractor, who was the prime (Name/Phone #):

3. Contract Information Contract Number:

Delivery/Task Order Number (if applicable):

Contract Type: Firm Fixed Price Cost Reimbursement Other (Please specify):

Contract Title:

Contract Location:

Award Date (mm/dd/yy):

Contract Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Actual Completion Date (mm/dd/yy):

Explain Differences:

Original Contract Price (Award Amount):

Final Contract Price (to include all modifications, if applicable):

Explain Differences:

4. Project Description:

Complexity of Work High Med Routine

How is this project relevant to project of submission? (Please provide details such as similar equipment, requirements, conditions, etc.)

CLIENT INFORMATION (Client to complete Blocks 5-8)

5. Client Information

Name:

Title:

Phone Number:

Email Address:

6. Describe the client’s role in the project:

7. Date Questionnaire was completed (mm/dd/yy):

8. Client’s Signature:

USACE PAST PERFORMANCE QUESTIONNAIRE

CONTRACT INFORMATION (Contractor to complete Blocks 1-4)

RATING DEFINITION NOTE

(E) Exceptional Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds many to the Government/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with few minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor was highly effective.

An Exceptional rating is appropriate when the

Contractor successfully performed multiple significant events that were of benefit to the

Government/Owner. A singular benefit, however, could be of such magnitude that it alone constitutes an Exceptional rating. Also, there should have been NO significant weaknesses identified.

(VG) Very Good Performance meets contractual requirements and exceeds some to the Government’s/Owner’s benefit.

The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed was accomplished with some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor were effective.

A Very Good rating is appropriate when the

Contractor successfully performed a significant event that was a benefit to the

Government/Owner. There should have been no significant weaknesses identified.

(S) Satisfactory Performance meets minimum contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains some minor problems for which corrective actions taken by the contractor appear or were satisfactory.

A Satisfactory rating is appropriate when there were only minor problems, or major problems that the contractor recovered from without impact to the contract.

There should have been NO significant weaknesses identified. Per DOD policy, a fundamental principle of assigning ratings is that contractors will not be assessed a rating lower than Satisfactory solely for not performing beyond the requirements of the contract.

(M) Marginal Performance does not meet some contractual requirements. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element being assessed reflects a serious problem for which the contractor has not yet identified corrective actions. The contractor's proposed actions appear only marginally effective or were not fully implemented.

A Marginal is appropriate when a significant event occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming which impacted the

Government/Owner.

(U)

Unsatisfactory

Performance does not meet most contractual requirements and recovery is not likely in a timely manner. The contractual performance of the element or sub-element contains serious problem(s) for which the contractor's corrective actions appear or were ineffective.

An Unsatisfactory rating is appropriate when multiple significant events occurred that the contractor had trouble overcoming and which impacted the Government/Owner. A singular problem, however, could be of such serious magnitude that it alone constitutes an unsatisfactory rating.

(N) Not

Applicable

No information or did not apply to your contract Rating will be neither positive nor negative.

TO BE COMPLETED BY CLIENT

EVALUATION OF THE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE.

1. QUALITY:

a) Quality of technical data/report preparation efforts E VG S M U N

b) Ability to meet quality standards specified for technical performance E VG S M U N

c) Timeliness/effectiveness of contract problem resolution without extensive customer guidance

E VG S M U N

d) Adequacy/effectiveness of quality control program and adherence to contract quality assurance requirements (without adverse effect on performance)

E

VG

S

M

U

N

2. SCHEDULE/TIMELINESS OF PERFORMANCE:

a) Compliance with contract delivery/completion schedules including any significant intermediate milestones. (If liquidated damages were assessed or the schedule was not met, please address below)

b) Rate the contractor’s use of available resources to accomplish tasks identified in the contract

E VG S M U N

3. CUSTOMER SATISFACTION:

a) To what extent were the end users satisfied with the project? E VG S M U N

b) Contractor was reasonable and cooperative in dealing with your staff (including the ability to successfully resolve disagreements/disputes; responsiveness to administrative reports, businesslike and communication)

c) To what extent was the contractor cooperative, businesslike, and concerned with the interests of the customer?

E VG S M U N

d) Overall customer satisfaction E VG S M U N

4. MANAGEMENT/PERSONNEL/LABOR

a) Effectiveness of on-site management, including management of subcontractors, suppliers, materials, and/or labor force?

E VG S M U N

b) Ability to hire, apply, and retain a qualified workforce to this effort E VG S M U N

c) Government Property Control E VG S M U N

d) Knowledge/expertise demonstrated by contractor personnel E VG S M U N

e) Utilization of Small Business concerns E VG S M U N

f) Ability to simultaneously manage multiple projects with multiple disciplines E VG S M U N

g) Ability to assimilate and incorporate changes in requirements and/or priority, including planning, execution and response to Government changes

E VG S M U N

h) Effectiveness of overall management (including ability to effectively lead, manage and control the program)

E VG S M U N

PLEASE CIRCLE THE ADJECTIVE RATING WHICH BEST REFLECTS

W912DR18Q0087

1. QUALITY:

a) Ability to meet the terms and conditions within the contractually agreed price(s)?

E VG S M U N

b) Contractor proposed innovative alternative methods/processes that reduced cost, improved maintainability or other factors that benefited the client

c) If this is/was a Government cost type contract, please rate the

Contractor’s timeliness and accuracy in submitting monthly invoices with appropriate back- up documentation, monthly status reports/budget variance reports, compliance with established budgets and avoidance of significant and/or unexplained variances (under runs or overruns)

d) Is the Contractor’s accounting system adequate for management and tracking of costs? If no, please explain in Remarks section.

Yes

No

e) If this is/was a Government contract, has/was this contract been partially or completely terminated for default or convenience or are there any pending terminations? Indicate if show cause or cure notices were issued, or any default action in comment section below.

f) Have there been any indications that the contractor has had any financial problems? If yes, please explain below.

6. SAFETY/SECURITY

a) To what extent was the contractor able to maintain an environment of safety, adhere to its approved safety plan, and respond to safety issues? (Includes: following the users rules, regulations, and requirements regarding housekeeping, safety, correction of noted deficiencies, etc.)

b) Contractor complied with all security requirements for the project

7. GENERAL

a) Ability to successfully respond to emergency and/or surge situations (including notifying COR, PM or Contracting Officer in a timely manner regarding urgent contractual issues).

b) Compliance with contractual terms/provisions (explain if specific issues) E VG S M U N

c) Would you hire or work with this firm again? (If no, please explain below) Yes No

d) In summary, provide an overall rating for the work performed by this contractor.

Please provide responses to the questions above (if applicable) and/or additional remarks.

Furthermore, please provide a brief narrative addressing specific strengths, weaknesses, deficiencies, or other comments which may assist our office in evaluating performance risk

(please attach additional pages if necessary):

BID SCHEDULE

Bid Schedule

Raystown Lake Project

Repair, Repoint and cap various stone walls and pillars at the Raystown Lake Project

Line Item Description Total

Light House Wall - Repair, Repoint and Cap. (2,180 Square foot Stone wall)

JA

6 Light House Flower Boxes - Repair, Repoint and Cap. (936 Square foot Stone walls)

Dam Entrance and 4 Gate Piers - Repair and Repoint. (896 Square foot Stone

2 Ridenour Overlook Walls - Repair, Repoint and Cap (1,515 Square Foot stone walls)

Total Price for all CLINs

Note: OFFEROR SHALL PROVIDE A QUOTE FOR EACH LINE ITEM ON THE “BID SCHEDULE”.

FAILURE TO ABIDE MAY RESULT IN QUOTE BEING CONSIDERED NON‐ RESPONSIVE AND INELIGBLE FOR AWARD

SCOPE OF WORK (SOW)

Scope of Work

Raystown Lake Project Office Hesston, PA.

The Raystown Lake Project, Baltimore District, U. S. Army Corps of Engineers will contract the repair of multiple stone walls throughout the Raystown Lake Project. Work shall be completed as identified in the specifications. The Raystown Lake Project Office is located in Hesston PA.

Raystown Lake is located in Huntingdon and Bedford counties in South Central Pennsylvania, approximately 95 miles west of Harrisburg and 175 miles east of Pittsburgh. It is approximately

70 miles from the Pennsylvania - Maryland border. The dam site is on the Raystown Branch of the Juniata River with the main access to the project via Rt. 26 from Rt. 22 to the North and the

Pennsylvania Turnpike to the South. Huntingdon, Pennsylvania, approximately thirteen (13) miles to the North, has a population of 8,000 persons and contains numerous groceries, shopping facilities, doctors, and a hospital.

All activities described in the Scope of Work will occur within the Raystown Lake Project Areas.

1.Scope of Work

1.1. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, and supplies necessary to execute work as described within the scope of work.

1.2. GENERAL

The contractor shall provide all necessary supervision, labor, personnel, materials, supplies, products, parts, tools, equipment, vehicles, and transportation required to complete the following actions related to the items listed below: The work to be performed is the repair, repointing and capping of stone walls and pillars in various locations around the project area. The walls are of various uses. Some are utilized as retaining walls, others are for aesthetics and signage. The stone varies in some walls. The largest portion of the walls needing repair are cut sandstone. Several other areas are random field stone. In some areas, the wall repair will be repointing only. In areas were the wall stone has become misplaced, bulged or has pushed out of proper alignment, the wall shall be dismantled beyond the point of misalignment or bulging and reinstalled in proper alignment. All work shall be priced by the square foot.

1.3. SUMMARY

A. Section Includes

1. Raking out of all unsound mortar from exterior stone faces

2. Careful salvaging and cleaning of bulged, displaced or misaligned wall stone

3. Removal of mortar excess from stone faces

4. Resetting salvaged and cleaned stone in proper wall position

5. Repointing all exterior stone joints.

6. Capping of the 3 stone walls at Ridenour Overlook and the Beach

1.4 Execution of the Work

The contractor shall be experienced in repointing and repair of stonework.

(NOTE: A good repointing job is meant to last at least 30 years. Shortcuts and poor craftsmanship diminish the natural beauty of the stonework, and will require future repointing sooner than if the job had been done correctly.)

1.4.1. Joint Preparation

A. Old mortar should be removed to a minimum depth of 2 to 2-1/2 times the width of the joint to insure adequate bond. Any loose or disintegrated mortar beyond this depth also should be removed where possible.

B. Care shall be used in removing the old mortar to prevent any damage to the stone units. The test panel work will help establish acceptability of tools to remove mortar with no stone damage.

C. Mortar should be removed cleanly from the stone, leaving square corners at the back of the cut. Before filling, the joints should be rinsed with a jet of water to remove all loose particles and dust. At the time of filling, the joints should be damp, with no standing water present.

1.4.2. Bulged and Misaligned Walls

A. Any location where the wall has bulged, sagged or become misaligned shall be removed beyond the damaged area and re-laid in proper wall alignment. All reset stone shall be placed in a full bed of mortar, and all voids filled as the wall advances.

1.4.3. Mortar Type and Preparation

A. Color of the mortar shall be approved by the Park Superintendent and should be approved with the test panel work prior to continuing with wall work.

B. Mortar shall be Type N mixed with river or rounded sand.

C. Mortar components should be measured and mixed carefully to assure the uniformity of visual and physical characteristics. Dry ingredients are measured by volume and thoroughly mixed before the addition of any water. Sand must be added in a damp, loose condition to avoid over sanding. Re-pointing mortar is pre-hydrated by adding water so it will just hold together, thus allowing it to stand for a period of time before the final water is added.

Half the water should be added followed by mixing for 5 minutes. The remaining water should then be added in small batches until a mortar of the desired consistency is reached.

(NOTE: It is important to keep the water to a minimum for two reasons: first, a drier mortar is cleaner to work with, and can be compacted tightly into the joints;

second, with no excess water to evaporate, the mortar cures without shrinkage cracks.)

D. Mortar should be used within 30 minutes of final mixing, and “re-tempering”, or adding more water will not be permitted.

1.4.4. Curing Conditions

A. Wall work should be performed when the temperature is at or above 40 degrees Fahrenheit, but not exceeding 90 degrees Fahrenheit.

B. Work shall not be performed in the rain unless approved cover and protection is provided.

C. Walls shall be misted and covered with wet burlap for a minimum of 3 days after completion of pointing work.

1.4.5. Filling the Joint

A. Where existing mortar has been removed to a depth greater than 1 inch, the new mortar shall be compacted in at least 3 layers. The back of the joint should be filled to approximately 1/3 of the joint depth, packing it well into the back corners and recesses. This application may extend along the wall for several feet. As soon as the mortar has reached thumb-print hardness, another third of the joint depth may be applied. When the second layer reaches thumb-print hardness, the third layer may be applied. In extremely deep areas, additional layers should be considered. It is important to allow each layer time to harden before the next layer is applied; most of the mortar shrinkage occurs during the hardening process and layering minimizes overall shrinkage.

1.4.6. Tooling

A. When the final layer of mortar is thumb-print hard, the joint should be tooled.

(NOTE: Proper timing of tooling is important for uniform color and appearance.

If tooled when to soft, hairline cracks may occur; if tooled when too hard, there may be dark streaks called “tool burning,” and good closure of the mortar against the stone will not occur.)

B. The final joint shall, in most cases, be recessed from the face of the stone.

After tooling, excess mortar can be removed from the edge of the joint by brushing with a natural bristle or nylon brush. Metal bristle brushes shall not be used.

1.4.7 Cap Blocks

Cap blocks shall have sculptured edges, must over hang wall width between 1 and

2 inches, and must be a minimum of 24 inches long and a minimum of 2 inches thick but no more than 2.5 inches thick. Color will be a shade of tan and color and style sample will be approved by the Government

1.5. REFERENCES

American Society for Testing Materials or comparable federal specifications.

1.6. SUBMITTALS AND PROPRIETARY ITEMS

A. Product Data. Items are to be submitted at pre work conference and accepted prior to commencement of work

1. Cement Product Data Sheet

2. Hydrated Lime Data Sheet

3. Aggregate: Sieve Analysis

4. Cap blocks

B. Samples For color purposes. Items are to be submitted at pre work conference and accepted prior to commencement of work

1. Submit one cup (8 oz.) sample of aggregate

2. Submit 4”x 4” dried mortar sample

3. Items A through G listed in section 2

4. Cap Blocks

1.7 Quality Assurance

A. Installer: Work must be performed by a firm having not less than 5 years successful experience in comparable stone work repointing and repair, and employing personnel skilled in the restoration process and operations indicated.

B. Masons:

1. Raking, repointing, removal, material salvage, and finishing operations shall be performed by craft persons who are familiar with mortar formulations, curing conditions and knowledgeable in stone work.

2. Only skilled masons who are familiar and experienced with the materials and methods specified shall be used for wall restoration work.

1.8 Project Conditions

A. Do not perform any masonry application unless air temperatures are between 40 degrees Fahrenheit and 90 degrees Fahrenheit and will remain so for at least 48 hours after completion of work or provide proper protection.

C. Provide sun, wind and rain protection.

1.9. SITE MAINTENANCE AND PUBLIC SAFETY:

The Contractor shall maintain each work site in a safe, clean and neat condition satisfactory to the

Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR), Mr. Dean Whitmore or designee at all times. In addition, the Contractor at all times shall restrict access to each working site to contract and government personnel equipped with proper personal protective equipment. At no time shall the site or surrounding conditions pose a safety risk to members of the general public.

1.10. A PRE-BID TOUR IS SCHEDULED FOR 23 August, 2018 at 10:00 AM EST.

AT THE RAYSTOWN LAKE MAINTENANCE BUILDING.

Point of Contact for this contract is Mr. Dean Whitmore, he can be reached at (814) 658-6800 or

Dean.R.Whitmore@usace.army.mil. for questions pertaining to the Pre Bid tour.

1.11. STORAGE OF EQUIPMENT:

Contractor equipment and supplies will not be stored on Government land or in Government facilities except in those locations indicated in the contract or at such locations as approved by the Operations Manager, Raystown Lake. The Contractor shall be permitted space near the maintenance area for both an office trailer and tool trailer if desired. Contractor shall make arrangements and provide utilities used for these trailers at their expense. Utilities shall be removed by the contractor at the end of the contract period.

1.12. Rules and Regulations:

The contractor and employees will comply with all rules and regulations governing public use of water resources development projects as set forth in Title 36, CFR, Chapter III, Part 327 and all laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the United States as they apply to the Raystown

Lake Project, and obey all posted signs. Copies of Title 36 will be available from the Manager.

2. CONTRACTOR REQUIREMENTS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

2.1. The Contractor shall furnish all personnel, vehicles, equipment, materials, supplies and products sufficient to fulfill the contract as described within the scope of work and drawings provided. All equipment placed in service under this Contract shall be equipped with safety features meeting OSHA and Corps of Engineers criteria, including back-up alarm and roll-over protection system (if required).

2.2. The Contractor will be required to attend a pre-work conference prior to beginning work.

The pre-work conference will be conducted at the Raystown Lake Offices. The Contractor will bring, to the pre-work conference, the following items:

A. Current Certificate of Insurance

B. Quality Assurance Strategy and Accident Prevention Plan - Section 1, Article

01.A.06, EM 385-1-1, and Section 1, Article 01.A.07, Current EM 385-1-1.

C. Activity Hazard Analysis- Section 1, Article 01.A.09, EM 385-1-1, D. Schedule of Work

E. Quality Control Representative

F. Proof of all necessary training

G. Proof of at least two CPR/First aid trained Personnel mailto:Dean.R.Whitmore@usace.army.mil

2.3. The Contractor shall, at his/her expense, obtain any licenses or permits required to perform the contract. The government is not aware of any permits/licenses needed at this time.

2.4. The Contractors’ operation/employees shall be subject to all public laws concerning pollution and safety.

2.5. Costs incurred due to damage(s) to any government facility caused by the Contractor and/or his employees will be the responsibility of the Contractor.

2.6. The CONTRACTOR will remove from the work site any employee who, in the opinion of the

Contracting Officer, is objectionable or incompetent. This requirement shall not be the basis of any claim for compensation or damages against the United States or any of its officers or agents.

2.7. All work shall be performed in an orderly manner as directed by the authorized representative of the Contracting Officer. It shall be at the option of the Government to have the contractor correct defective services in a timely, efficient, and workmanlike manner without additional cost to the government. If the contractor fails to correct deficient work in the allotted time frame, the Government reserves the right to withhold funds.

3. CONTRACTOR SAFETY

3.1. General: The U. S. Army Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual, EM

385-1-1, and all subsequent revisions referred to in the Contract Clause ACCIDENT

PREVENTION of this contract, are hereby supplemented as follows. The updated manual can be found at the following website: https://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-

Publications/Engineer-Manuals/?udt_43544_param_page=2

A. The CONTRACTOR shall designate an employee responsible for overall supervision of accident prevention activities. Such duties shall include: (1) assuring applicable safety requirements are incorporated in work methods and (2) inspecting the work to ensure that safety measures and instructions are actually applied. The safety plan must be submitted in writing for acceptance by the Contracting Officer’s

Representative. The designated individual must be able to demonstrate his/her familiarity and understanding of the safety requirements over a prescribed trial period. The safety supervisor shall have the authority to act on behalf of the

CONTRACTOR'S general management to take whatever action is necessary to assure compliance with safety requirements. The safety supervisor is required to be on the site when work is being performed.

B. Prior to commencement of any work at a job site, a pre-construction safety meeting shall be held between the CONTRACTOR and the Corps of Engineers Contracting

Officer's Representative to discuss the CONTRACTOR'S safety program and in particular to review the following submittals:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACE-

(1) CONTRACTORS Accident Prevention Plan: An acceptable accident prevention plan, written by the prime CONTRACTOR for the specific work and implementing in detail the pertinent requirements of EM 385-1-1, shall be submitted for Government acceptance.

(2) Activity Phase Hazard Analysis Plan: Prior to beginning each major phase of work, an activity hazard analysis (phase plan) shall be prepared by the

CONTRACTOR for that phase of work. A phase is defined as an operation involving a type of work presenting hazards not experienced in previous operations or where a new subcontractor or work crew is to perform work.

The analysis shall address the hazards for each activity performed in the phase and shall present the procedures and safeguards necessary to eliminate the hazards or reduce the risk to an acceptable level.

3.2. Accidents: Accidents are to be investigated by both CONTRACTOR personnel and the

Contracting Officer’s Representative. ACCIDENT REPORTING, ENG FORM 3394: Section I, Paragraph 01.D, of EM 385-1-1 and the Contract Clause entitled ACCIDENT PREVENTION are amended as follows: “The prime CONTRACTOR shall report on Eng. Form 3394, supplied by the Contracting Officer’s Representative, all injuries to his employees or subcontractors that result in lost time and all damage to property and/or equipment in excess of $2,000 per incident.

Notification of such accident shall be made to the Contracting Officer Representative immediately. A written report on the above noted form shall be submitted to the Contracting

Officer’s Representative within 24 hours following such accidents. The written report shall include the following:

3.3. Applicable OSHA Requirements are expected to be followed.

3.4. OSHA Inspections: CONTRACTORS shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer's

Representative when an OSHA Compliance official (Federal or State representative) presents his/her credentials and informs the CONTRACTOR that the workplace will be inspected for

OSHA compliance. CONTRACTORS shall also notify the Contracting Officer's Representative upon determination that an exit interview will take place upon completion of the OSHA inspection. (NABSA OCT 05, 1976)

4. QUALITY CONTROL

4.1. The Contractor shall be responsible for maintaining adequate quality control to satisfactorily meet the specification of this contract. The government will assure quality performance through site inspections, and invoice review.

4.2. The Contractor shall establish a quality control program to assure the requirements of the contract are provided as specified under all sections of the contract.

4.3. The Government shall monitor the Contractor’s services by conducting site inspections. The

Government reserves the right to alter or change the type of inspection plan at its discretion.

4.4. The Contractor shall designate an on-site representative who has the authority to make decisions, monitor the job for safety and act as an official agent for the contractor in the contractual relationship with the government. This representative or a designee shall be capable of telephonic or personal communication during work hours.

5. CONTRACT PERIOD

5.1. The Contractor shall be prepared to commence activities within thirty (30) days following the receipt of Notice to Proceed. Actual on-ground activity will be coordinated between the

COR and the Contractor. All work is to be completed and invoiced within 180 days from the

Notice to Proceed. Services will be performed continuously as required by the Contracting

Officer or his Authorized Representative during the contract period to accomplish the work. At the option of the Government, the contract period may be extended a maximum of thirty (30) business days.

5.2. The Contractor is required to perform work between the hours of 0630 a.m. and 430p.m, Monday thru Friday, excluding federal holidays. Work performed other than previously specified is to be approved in advance by Contracting Officer’s Representative, Mr. Dean

Whitmore.

6. WEATHER AND LIQUIDATED DAMAGES

6.1. Liquidated Damages - The work shall be completed within 180 from Notice to Proceed.

Liquidated damages in the amount of $150.00 per day shall be accessed for each day over the allotted time. Weather days, not counting against the work time, shall be allotted at the discretion of the Contracting Officer's Representative.

6.2. The following schedule of monthly anticipated adverse weather delays is based on the

National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) or similar data for the project location and will constitute the base line for monthly weather time evaluations.

MONTHLY ANTICIPATED ADVERSE WEATHER DELAY

WORK DAYS BASED ON (5) DAY WORK WEEK

Jan Feb Mar April May June July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec

19 11 9 9 9 9 6 7 5 6 6 13

6.3. Upon acknowledgment of the Notice to Proceed (NTP) and continuing throughout the contract, the CONTRACTOR will record on a daily ledger, the occurrence of adverse weather and the resultant impact to normally scheduled work. Actual adverse weather delay days must prevent work on critical activities for 50% or more of the CONTRACTOR’S scheduled workday. The number of actual adverse weather delay days shall include days impacted by actual adverse weather

(even if adverse weather occurred in previous month), be calculated chronologically from the first to the last day of each month, and be recorded as full days.

If the number of actual adverse weather delay days exceeds the number of days anticipated in paragraph above, the Contracting Officer will convert any qualifying delays to calendar days, giving full consideration for equivalent full weather work days and issue a modification for contract extension.

7. ACCESS AND GENERAL PROTECTION/SECURITY POLICY AND PROCEDURES

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

7.2 Invoices shall be submitted to the Contracting Officer’s Representative, Mr. Dean Whitmore

Dean.R.Whitmore@usace.army.mil. for payment coordination.

8. CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS FOR ANTITERRORISM/OPERATIONS SECURITY.

8.1 The Contractor must pre-screen Candidates using the E-verify Program

(http://www.dhs.gov/E-Verify) website to meet the established employment eligibility requirements. The Vendor must ensure that the Candidate has two valid forms of Government issued identification prior to ensure the correct information is entered into the E-verify system.

An initial list of verified/eligible Candidates must be provided to the COR no later than 3 business days after the initial contract award.

8.2 All contractor and all associated sub-contractors employees shall comply with applicable installation, facility and area commander installation/facility access and local security policies and procedures (provided by government representative). The contractor shall also provide all information required for background checks to meet installation/facility access requirements to be accomplished by installation Provost Marshal Office, Director of Emergency Services or Security

Office. Contractor workforce must comply with all personal identity verification requirements

(FAR clause 52.204-9, Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel) as directed by

DOD, HQDA and/or local policy. In addition to the changes otherwise authorized by the changes clause of this contract, should the Force Protection Condition (FPCON) at any installation or facility change, the Government may require changes in contractor security matters or processes.

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

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

9. INSURANCE

Pursuant to the contract clause entitled, Insurance—Work on a Government Installation, the

Contractor shall procure and maintain during the entire period of his performance under the contract the following minimum insurance.

Worker’s Compensation and Employer’s Liability: Contractors are required to comply with applicable Federal and State Worker’s compensation and occupational disease statutes.

Type Amount

Comprehensive General Liability $500,000 per occurrence Bodily injury or death

Motor Vehicle Liability (for each vehicle)

Bodily injury or death $200,000 per person

$500,000 per occurrence

Property Damage $20,000 per occurrence

Workers’ Compensation and Employer’s Liability $100,000 per person

Dam – Entrance Pillar 2 each 24’L X 16”W X *’

Dam Pillar across Earthen Dam and at Weir Pond 8 each 2’L X 2‘W X 4’H

Ridenour Overlook Long wall 1 each 135’L X 20” W X 4’H, Requires Capping

Ridenour Overlook Short wall 37’L X 20” W X 4’H, Requires capping

Seven Points Beach Wall 1 each 307’L X 20”W X 4’H, Requires capping

1. 10’L X 7’W X 1’H, 2. 12L X 8’W X 2’H, 3. 10’L X 10’W X 2’H, 4. 11’L X 11’W X 2’H,5.

16’L X 12’W X 2

’H, 6. 16’L X 8’W X 2’H

Sample Mortar Joint Condition

PRIMARY CONTRACTING OFFICER

"The Primary Contracting Officer for this action is Colette B. Day, however, any Contracting Officer holding the appropriate warrant authority in the Baltimore District can serve as the Contracting Officer for this contract.

Also, please note that any time the primary KO changes, it will be incorporated into the contract via unilateral modification to the contract."

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.203-5 Covenant Against Contingent Fees MAY 2014

52.203-7 Anti-Kickback Procedures MAY 2014

52.203-17 Contractor Employee Whistleblower Rights and Requirement APR 2014

To Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights

52.222-6 Construction Wage Rate Requirements MAY 2014

52.222-7 Withholding of Funds MAY 2014

52.222-8 Payrolls and Basic Records MAY 2014

52.222-9 Apprentices and Trainees JUL 2005

52.222-10 Compliance with Copeland Act Requirements FEB 1988

52.222-11 Subcontracts (Labor Standards) MAY 2014

52.222-12 Contract Termination-Debarment MAY 2014

52.222-13 Compliance With Construction Wage Rate Requirements and MAY 2014

Related Regulations

52.222-14 Disputes Concerning Labor Standards FEB 1988

52.222-15 Certification of Eligibility MAY 2014

52.222-26 Equal Opportunity SEP 2016

52.222-27 Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for

Construction

APR 2015

52.222-36 Equal Opportunity for Workers with Disabilities JUL 2014

52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons MAR 2015

52.223-6 Drug-Free Workplace MAY 2001

52.223-18 Encouraging Contractor Policies To Ban Text Messaging

While Driving

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction

Materials

AUG 2011

MAY 2014

52.225-13 Restrictions on Certain Foreign Purchases JUN 2008

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran-- Representation and Certifications.

OCT 2015

52.232-5 Payments under Fixed-Price Construction Contracts MAY 2014

52.232-27 Prompt Payment for Construction Contracts JAN 2017

52.233-3 Protest After Award AUG 1996

52.233-4 Applicable Law for Breach of Contract Claim OCT 2004

52.236-5 Material and Workmanship APR 1984

52.236-7 Permits and Responsibilities NOV 1991

52.236-9 Protection of Existing Vegetation, Structures, Equipment, Utilities, and Improvements

APR 1984

52.236-12 Cleaning Up APR 1984

52.236-13 Accident Prevention NOV 1991

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997

52.242-14 Suspension of Work APR 1984

52.244-6 Subcontracts for Commercial Items NOV 2017

52.246-12 Inspection of Construction AUG 1996

52.246-21 Warranty of Construction MAR 1994

252.201-7000 Contracting Officer's Representative DEC 1991

252.203-7002 Requirement to Inform Employees of Whistleblower Rights SEP 2013

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

252.204-7003 Control Of Government Personnel Work Product APR 1992

252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information OCT 2016

Controls

252.204-7012 Safeguarding Covered Defense Information and Cyber

Incident Reporting

OCT 2016

252.204-7015 Notice of Authorized Disclosure of Information for Litigation MAY 2016

Support

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

252.223-7006 Prohibition On Storage, Treatment, and Disposal of Toxic or

Hazardous Materials

252.232-7003 Electronic Submission of Payment Requests and Receiving

Reports

SEP 2014

SEP 2014

JUN 2012

252.243-7001 Pricing Of Contract Modifications DEC 1991

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 238140.

(2) The small business size standard is $15,000,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7 is not included in this solicitation, and the offeror is currently registered in System for Award Management (SAM), and has completed the Representations and Certifications section of SAM electronically, the offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( )…