W912DW-17-B-0005_R&R_Electrical_Distro_Line_Main_Gingko.pdf

IFB No. W912DW-17-B-0005

Seattle District

Repair/Replace Electrical Distribution Line, 'Main Gingko', McChord Field, JBLM, Washington

Construction Solicitation and Specifications

July 2017

Invitation for Bid W912DW-17-B-0005, Furnish All labor, materials, and equipment to perform all w ork for project entitled, "Repair/Replace Electrical Distribution Line 'Main-Gingko' McChord Field, JBLM, Wa. In accordance w ith the attached Contract provisions/clauses, technical specif ications, draw ings, and Statement of Work dated 29 June 2017..

NOTE: Item #8 above is revised as follow s:

Address bid to:

HAND DELIVERY/FED-EX/UPS or other commercial carrier:

Seattle Corps of Engineers Contracting Office, Special Projects Branch ATTN: Kate Schollard, Contract Specialist, Elke Neal, Contracting Officer Building 2015, Room 337 North 4th & Pendleton, Joint Base Lew is-McChord, Washington 98433

NOTE: USPS w ill not deliver to this building.

X

KATE M SCHOLLARD 253-966-4369

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

10. THE GOVERNMENT REQUIRES PERFORMANCE OF THE WORK DESCRIBED IN THESE DOCUMENTS

NEGOTIATED

17-Jul-2017

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

NSN 7540-01-155-3212 1442-101 STANDARD FORM 1442 (REV. 4-85)

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________365 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________17 Aug 2017 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee X is, is not required.

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

D. Offers providing less than _______90 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

03:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912DW17B0005 73

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (Continued) (Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

CODE FACILITY CODE

17. The offeror agrees to perform the w ork required at the prices specif ied below in strict accordance w ith the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in w riting w ithin ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

CODE27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY:26. ADMINISTERED BY

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your of f er on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to f urnish and deliv er all items or perf orm all work, requisitions identif ied summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Gov ernment solicitation and on this f orm and any continuation sheets f or the consideration stated in this y our of f er, and (b) this contract award. No f urther contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary .

gov erned by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certif ications, and specif ications or incorporated by ref er-ence in or attached to this contract.

30A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTOR OR PERSON AUTHORIZED 31A. NAME OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

31B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA 31C. AWARD DATE

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912DW17B0005

Section 00 11 00 - SF 1442 and CLIN Schedule

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Section 00 11 00, Bid Schedule, Table of Contents, Caution to Bidders.

Section 00 21 00, Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors, Solicitation Provisions Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications & Pre-Award Information Form, Solicitation Provisions Section 00 72 00, Contract Clauses Section 00 73 00, Special Contract Requirements Drawings (Provided Under Separate Cover) Technical (Provided Under Separate Cover)

RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR BID:

SF1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications, to include the Pre-Award Information Form Bid Bond – Bid Bonds shall have the penal sum of 20% of the Bid Price or $3,000,000, whichever is lower. Bid Bonds must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original signature from the surety. Powers of Attorney dated prior to the date of the bond will only be accepted if accompanied by certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity. Electronic, mechanically applied and printed signatures, seals and dates on the power of attorney shall be considered original signatures, seals and dates, without regard to the order in which they were affixed.

Current SF24 forms are available at the following website:

http://www.gsa.gov/portal/forms/type/TOP

Unless specified, the following information does not need to be submitted with your bid, BUT it is required to be completed before the contract can be awarded:

Contractors are required, before receipt of contract award to ensure that their firm is registered in the government web site entitled System for Award Management (SAM) and that all information required is current and up to date.

https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM

CAUTION TO BIDDERS

! ! ! C A U T I O N TO B I DD E R S ! ! !

1. TELEPHONES: There are no public telephones at the Seattle District Contracting, Special Projects Branch, JBLM.

2. BUSINESS HOURS: For the Seattle District Corps of Engineers, Special Projects Branch are from 07:30

A.M. to 4:00 P.M., Monday through Friday.

BEFORE SIGNING AND DELIVERING/MAILING THIS BID, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE

FOLLOWING, AS FAILURE TO PERFORM ANY ONE OF THESE ACTIONS MAY CAUSE YOUR BID

TO BE REJECTED

3. AMENDMENTS: Have you acknowledged receipt of ALL amendments? If in doubt as to the number of amendments issued, please contact the representative listed on the Information Page.

4. AMENDED SECTIONS: If any of the amendments furnished amended sections, the amended sections must be used in submitting your bid.

5. MISTAKE IN BID: Have you reviewed your bid price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

6. BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum bid acceptance period is specified in block 13D of

SF1442, Solicitation, Offer and Award. Please ensure that you allow at least the stated number of calendar days for the Government to accept your bid.

7. SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT: Contractors are required, before receipt of contract award to ensure that their firm is registered in the government web site entitled System for Award Management (SAM) and that all information required is current and up to date. https://www.sam.gov/portal/public/SAM/

8. FAR clause 52.204-4(b) Printed or Copied Double-Sided on Postconsumer Fiber Content Paper:

The Contractor is required to submit paper documents, such as offers, letters, or reports that are printed or copied double-sided on paper containing at least 30 percent postconsumer fiber, whenever practicable, when not using electronic commerce methods to submit information or data to the Government.

9. Submitting Offers: Block 13A specifies the due date/time for submission of your offer. Section 00 21 00, Instructions to Bidders, paragraph 1.6, specifies the location to which offers shall be submitted. Offers must arrive at the designated location by the exact time and date as specified in this solicitation, or they will be considered "late" and will not be considered except in accordance with the limitations in FAR 52.215- 1(c)(3). Bids may be either hand delivered, or submitted through a common carrier such as FedEx, UPS, etc.

Report to the Third Floor Conference Room, Room 343 for the opening of bids, this room will be available 30 minutes prior to the bid opening.

If you do not wish to be present when bids are opened and would like to drop off your bid, contact the following persons; Contract Specialist Kate Schollard at 253-966-4369 or Contracting Officer, Elke H. Neal at 253-966-4359. Arrangements will then be made for acceptance of your Bid.

A bid is not received by the Government until it is in the physical possession of a representative of the Contracting office. Other non-contracting personnel are NOT authorized to accept proposals on behalf of the Government. Note that official receipt of a proposal shall be in accordance with FAR 52.215-1.

Note: If delivery is by any means other than Hand Delivery, please check prior to the due date and time to ensure that your bid has arrived on time!

Hand-delivery / Fed-Ex / UPS or other commercial carrier:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District, Special Projects Branch

CENWS-CTD

Attn: Kathaleen Schollard - Contract Specialist & Elke Neal, Contracting Officer Building 2015, Room 337 2015 N. 4th & Pendleton, Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM), WA 98134-2388

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job Repair Existing Overhead 13.8kV

The contractor shall supply all supervision, labor, equipment, and materials to perform all work in strict accordance with the umbrella contract specifications, drawings, and the Statement of Work dated 29 June 2017, under project entitled, “Repair/Replace electrical Distribution Line 'Main Gingko' McChord Field, JBLM for for completion of work to repair by replacement the existing overhead 13.8kV distribution tie-line currently routed between the ‘Main’ and ‘Gingko’ Substations serving McChord Field, JBLM.

FOB: Destination

FFP

NET AMT

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions, Conditions & Notices to Offerors

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

Instructions, Conditions and Notices to Offerors

GENERAL INFORMATION

Competition for this solicitation is set aside for Small Business concerns only.

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

The Special Projects Branch of the Seattle District Contracting Division, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (hereinafter known as Seattle District or Special Projects Branch) has a competitive requirement for Firm Fixed price contract with a period of performance of 365 calendar days. This requirement will be will be solicited via an Invitation for Bid (IFB).

This Project will include work to repair by replacement the existing overhead 13.8kV distribution tie-line routed between the “Main” and “Gingko” Substations serving McChord Field, JBLM. The overhead distribution line is presently underbuilt on the existing 115kV line owned by Tacoma Public Utilities (TPU) and located on City of Lakewood property through agreements and utility easements as established. This project will provide for new wooden poles and overhead distribution conductor lines to be located within JBLM cantonment area, including placement of underground 13.8kV duct bank for segment of 13.8kV distribution tie line when crossing existing Bridgeport Way SW/JBLM West Entrance road leading into McChord Field Main Gate and where crossing Burlington Northern Santa Fe (BNSF) railroad as indicated. This work shall be accomplished by boring under the roadway/railway and installing Two (2) 24-inch Schedule-40 casing pipes at each location. Repair of distribution line includes the installation of Government-furnished Voltage Regulator to be installed at “Gingko” substation as part of the electrical tie-in at that location. BNSF has developed a document entitled, “Utility Accommodation Policy” which will govern all aspects of Contractor executed work performed on BNSF railroad right-of-ways and/or equipment. Utility License Agreements are required when utility facilities are installed, relocated, removed, or maintained along or across BNSF property. Approved requests to install, maintain, relocate or remove a utility within the property of BNSF shall be authorized by a “Utility License Agreement.”

1.2 COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENT AND AMENDMENTS

Copies of the IFB and amendment are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All IFB documents will be posted to the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov under solicitation number W912DW-17-B-0005. Registration is required to download documents from the FBO website.

It shall be the Contractor’s responsibility to check the website for any amendments. The Bidder shall submit all requested information specified in this solicitation. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this solicitation.

A list of interested vendors (potential bidders and subcontractors) is available on the FBO website.

1.3 BIDDERS QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

All inquiries regarding this IFB are to be submitted via ProjNet. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet is a web-based program that allows bidders to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other bidders and answers by USACE. ProjNet can be accessed at https://www.projnet.org.

To access Projnet website the first time:

a. Click on the Quick Add menu in the upper right

b. Enter the following information for access:

Select USACE as the agency Input BID Key: VE885S-8Q2TFP Your email address Enter valid business contact information (e.g. First and Last Name, Company Name, City and

State, phone number, and email address. (Required on first project only) Establish secret Question and Answer which will be used as a password (required on first project only).

For subsequent access use your email address, the Key and Response to the Secret Question to access the Projnet Module.

Submit technical questions by clicking Post a New Inquiry. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

For questions about Projnet, please contact the Call Center help desk toll free at 1-800-428-HELP

(4357), which operates from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m (Central Time Zone).

Questions may be submitted up to 2:00 p.m. on the fifth business day PRIOR to the closing date, questions submitted after that time will not be answered. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in Projnet prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation will be changed unless an amendment is issued.

1.4 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237130 – Power and Communication Line and Related Structures Construction with a small business size standard of $36.5M.

1.5 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

The issuance of this Invitation for Bid (IFB) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.6 PRE-PROPOSAL CONFERENCE AND SITE VISIT (FAR 52.236-27)

A one-time pre-proposal conference will be conducted on the 25th of July 2017 at 09:30 a.m. at Building 2015 located on the corner of Pendleton and N. 4th street in the 3rd Floor Conference room, room

343. The Site Visit will be held immediately after.

A temporary 1-day vehicle pass is required to drive on Joint Base Lewis-McChord (JBLM) and may be obtained from the Visitor’s Center at the JBLM Main Gate. Contractors that have privately-owned vehicles (POVs) must have proof of vehicle insurance and vehicle registration. In the case of a rental vehicle, contractors must have rental agreement. Due to heightened security, the following procedures will describe how to gain access to the site visit for yourself and any subcontractors attending (if they or you do not have current access to the military installation): All attendees must have valid picture identification.

Note: On 1 May 2016, JBLM began enforcing the provision of the Real ID Act of 2005. Under provisions of this act, a standard driver’s license or ID card issued by any of the following states is not accepted for unescorted access to JBLM: Illinois, Minnesota, Missouri and Washington.

Persons requesting unescorted access to JBLM and who present a standard license or ID from one of those states will be required to present additional documentation to verify their identity prior to being allowed access to JBLM. The list of acceptable documents to present along with a Standard driver’s license or ID card issued by one of those states include: DoD CAC, DoD Uniformed Services Identification and Privileges Cards, U.S. Passport or U.S. Passport Card, VA Issued Health Card, U.S. Coast Guard Merchant Mariner Card, Transportation Worker ID Card (TWIC) issued by DHS, U.S. Government issued, authenticated Federal PIV credentials.

US Military or Draft Record containing name and DOB. A full list can be found at the following website:

http://www.lewis-mcchord.army.mil/ under Access to JBLM. The Washington State enhanced driver license is acceptable.

DIRECTIONS TO BUILDING 2015: From I-5 take exit 120 (Joint Base Lewis-McChord) and proceed to the Visitor’s Center just before the JBLM Main Gate. Once through the gate, turn right on Pendleton Avenue and drive to the corner of 4th and Pendleton. To your right is available parking area across the street and kitty corner to building 2015. There is also parking on 4th Street (a one-way street) and also at the back of building 2015. It is important to note that these two parking areas are very limited. If you arrive and Contracting Personnel are not on-site, contact Kate Schollard at 253-966-4369 or Elke Neal at 253-966-4359.

1.7 ACCURACY IN BIDS

Bids must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this RFP, (including attachments). The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

1.8 BID SUBMITTALS

BIDS may be either hand delivered, or submitted through a common carrier such as FedEx, UPS, etc.

NOTE: THE US POSTAL SERVICE DOES NOT DELIVER TO THIS BUILDING. LATE BIDS

WILL NOT BE CONSIDERED. Bids must be received no later than the time and date specified on the Standard Form SF1442, Page 1, Item 13a or as amended under an amendment to the solicitation. The Packaging that contains the Bidders proposal shall be marked: Proposals for Invitation for Bid (IFB), number W912DW-17-B-0005, DO NOT OPEN. An original and one copy (paper) must be submitted. In addition, a second copy of the Offeror’s bid must also be submitted on a CD for Contracting’s electronic filing system.

Common Carrier Delivery Instructions: Bids may be delivered via common carrier as described above.

DO NOT ATTEMPT TO SUBMIT YOUR BID THROUGH THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE. Mail Bids to:

U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTING

SPECIAL PROJECTS BRANCH

Attn: Kate Schollard/Elke Neal Building 2015, Room 337 North 4th & Pendleton Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

1.9 BASIS OF AWARD

The award of the Single Award Firm fixed Price Contract as a result of this IFB will be awarded IAW Far Part 14.408-1(a)(3). Award will be made to that responsive and responsible bidder whose bid conforms to the requirments of the IFB and will be the most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price related factors included in the solicitation.

1.10 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

The Magnitude of Construction for this project is between $5,000,000 to $10,000,000.

1.11 JOINT VENTURE BID REQUIREMENTS

When proposing as a Joint Venture, all members of the Joint Venture shall sign the SF 1442, Corporate Certificate, and the Bid Bond unless a written agreement by the Joint Venture is furnished with the firm’s bid designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the Joint Venture. In addition, a copy of the Joint Venture Agreement shall be submitted with the bid. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the contractor’s bid from further consideration. No contract may be awarded to a Joint Venture that is not registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) website:

http://www.sam.gov. the following requirements for Joint Ventures are as follows:

a. In the cover letter of your proposal, provide the complete names, addresses, and phone and fax numbers of all firms in the joint venture.

b. Signature requirements: SF 1442, SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD, Block 20 requires that the name and title of the person authorized to sign Bid for the Joint Venture be provided.

c. In addition to the requirements stated above, and to assure a single pont of contact for resolution of contgractural matters and payments, submit a certificate signed by each participant in the Joint Venture that includes the following statement:

“The parties hereto expressly understand and agree as follows:

d. (Name, title, and company) is the principal representative of the joint venture.

As such, all communications regarding the administration of the contract and the performance of the work there under may be directed to him or her. In the absence of (same name, title, and company), (enter name, title, and company of alternate) is the alternate principal representative of the joint venture.

e. Direction, approvals, required notices, and all other communications from the

Government to the joint venture, including transmittal of payments by the Government, shall be directed to (enter name, title, and company of principal), principal representative of the joint venture.”

f. The bid bond form, Block “Principal” requires that the name and title of the person authorized to sign for the joint venture be included.

After award, the performance and payment bonds, and required insurance certificate(s) provided shall be in the name of the joint venture.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2016 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016

52.214-18 Preparation of Bids-Construction APR 1984 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

252.204-7004 Alt A System for Award Management Alternate A FEB 2014 252.204-7008 Compliance With Safeguarding Covered Defense Information

Controls

OCT 2016

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (JUL 2016)

(a) Definition. As used in this clause--

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity;

or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

(b) Contractors shall ensure that the CAGE code is maintained throughout the life of the contract. For contractors registered in the System for Award Management (SAM), the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch shall only modify data received from SAM in the CAGE master file if the contractor initiates those changes via update of its SAM registration. Contractors undergoing a novation or change-of-name agreement shall notify the contracting officer in accordance with subpart 42.12. The contractor shall communicate any change to the CAGE code to the contracting officer within 30 days after the change, so that a modification can be issued to update the CAGE code on the contract.

(c) Contractors located in the United States or its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall submit written change requests to the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch. Requests for changes shall be provided at https://cage.dla.mil. Change requests to the CAGE master file are accepted from the entity identified by the code.

(d) Contractors located outside the United States and its outlying areas that are not registered in SAM shall contact the appropriate National Codification Bureau (points of contact available at http://www.nato.int/structur/AC/135/main/links/contacts.htm) or NSPA at https://eportal.nspa.nato.int/AC135Public/scage/CageList.aspx to request CAGE changes.

(e) Additional guidance for maintaining CAGE codes is available at https://cage.dla.mil.

(End of Clause)

52.214-3 AMENDMENTS TO INVITATIONS FOR BIDS (DEC 2016)

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

(b) (1) Bidders shall acknowledge receipt of any amendment to this solicitation--

(i) By signing and returning the amendment;

(ii) By identifying the amendment number and date in space provided for this purpose on the form for submitting a bid;

(iii) By letter;

(iv) By facsimile, if facsimile bids are authorized in the solicitation; or

(v) By email, if email bids are authorized in the solicitation.

(2) The Government must receive the acknowledgement by the time and at the place specified for receipt of bids.

(End of provision)

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APR 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.

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEC 2016)

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

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

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 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 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.

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.

52.214-10 CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING (JUL 1990)

(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 (1) reject any or all bids, (2) accept other than the lowest bid, and (3) waive informalities or minor irregularities in bids received.

(c) The Government may accept any item or group of items of a bid, unless the bidder qualifies the bid by specific limitations. Unless otherwise provided in the Schedule, bids may be submitted for quantities less than those specified. The Government reserves the right to make an award on any item for a quantity less than the quantity offered, at the unit prices offered, unless the bidder specifies otherwise in the bid.

(d) A written award or acceptance of a bid mailed or otherwise furnished to the successful bidder within the time for acceptance specified in the bid shall result in a binding contract without further action by either party.

(e) 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, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

52.214-12 PREPARATION OF BIDS (APR 1984)

(a) Bidders are expected to examine the drawings, specifications, Schedule, and all instructions. Failure to do so will be at the bidder's risk.

(b) Each bidder shall furnish the information required by the solicitation. The bidder shall sign the bid and print or type its name on the Schedule and each continuation sheet on which it makes an entry. Erasures or other changes must be initialed by the person signing the bid. Bids signed by an agent shall be accompanied by evidence of that agent's authority, unless that evidence has been previously furnished to the issuing office.

(c) For each item offered, bidders shall (1) show the unit price, including, unless otherwise specified, packaging, packing, and preservation and (2) enter the extended price for the quantity of each item offered in the "Amount" column of the Schedule. In case of discrepancy between a unit price and an extended price, the unit price will be presumed to be correct, subject, however, to correction to the same extent and in the same manner as any other mistake.

(d) Bids for supplies or services other than those specified will not be considered unless authorized by the solicitation.

(e) Bidders must state a definite time for delivery of supplies or for performance of services, unless otherwise specified in the solicitation.

(f) Time, if stated as a number of days, will include Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays.

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

In compliance with the solicitation, the bidder agrees, if this bid is accepted within 90 calendar days days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of bids, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are bid at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

52.214-16 MINIMUM BID ACCEPTANCE PERIOD (APR 1984)

(a) "Acceptance period," as used in this provision, means the number of calendar days available to the Government for awarding a contract from the date specified in this solicitation for receipt of bids.

(b) This provision supersedes any language pertaining to the acceptance period that may appear elsewhere in this solicitation.

(c) The Government requires a minimum acceptance period of 90 calendar days.

(d) In the space provided immediately below, bidders may specify a longer acceptance period than the Government's minimum requirement.

The bidder allows the following acceptance period: _______ calendar days.

(e) A bid allowing less than the Government's minimum acceptance period will be rejected.

(f) The bidder agrees to execute all that it has undertaken to do, in compliance with its bid, if that bid is accepted in writing within (1) the acceptance period stated in paragraph (c) above or (2) any longer acceptance period stated in paragraph (d) above.

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 or 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, or if it is so unbalanced as to be tantamount to allowing an advance payment.

(End of provison)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

(a) The offeror's attention is called to the Equal Opportunity clause and the Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction clause of this solicitation.

(b) The goals for minority and female participation, expressed in percentage terms for the Contractor's aggregate workforce in each trade on all construction work in the covered area, are as follows:

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

7.2% 6.9%

These goals are applicable to all the Contractor's construction work performed in the covered area. If the Contractor performs construction work in a geographical area located outside of the covered area, the Contractor shall apply the goals established for the geographical area where the work is actually performed. Goals are published periodically in the Federal Register in notice form, and these notices may be obtained from any Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs office.

(c) The Contractor's compliance with Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4 shall be based on (1) its implementation of the Equal Opportunity clause, (2) specific affirmative action obligations required by the clause entitled "Affirmative Action Compliance Requirements for Construction,'' and (3) its efforts to meet the goals. The hours of minority and female employment and training must be substantially uniform throughout the length of the contract, and in each trade. The Contractor shall make a good faith effort to employ minorities and women evenly on each of its projects. The transfer of minority or female employees or trainees from Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

(1) Name, address, and telephone number of the subcontractor;

(2) Employer's identification number of the subcontractor;

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

(4) Estimated starting and completion dates of the subcontract; and

(5) Geographical area in which the subcontract is to be performed.

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Pierce County, in the State of Washington.

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS UNDER

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(2) If evaluation results in a tie between an offeror that requested the substitution of foreign construction material based on unreasonable cost and an offeror that did not request an exception, the Contracting Officer will award to the offeror that did not request an exception based on unreasonable cost.

(d) Alternate offers. (1) When an offer includes foreign construction material, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of FAR clause 52.225-11 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested-- (i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any 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:

Elke H. Neal, Contracting Officer Building 2015, Room 344 2015 N. 4th & Pendleton Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington 98433

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

52.252-1 SOLICITATION PROVISIONS INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

52.252-3 ALTERATIONS IN SOLICITATION (APR 1984)

Portions of this solicitation are altered as follows:

If applicable, the solicitation will be altered via amendment.

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations & Certifications

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

IF THE CONTRACTOR IS A CORPORATION OR PARTNERSHIP, THE APPLICABLE PORTION OF THE

FORM LISTED BELOW MUST BE COMPLETED. IN THE ALTERNATIVE, OTHER EVIDENCE MUST BE

SUBMITTED TO SUBSTANTIATE THE AUTHORITY OF THE PERSON SIGNING THE CONTRACT. IF A

CORPORATION, THE SAME OFFICER SHALL NOT EXECUTE BOTH THE CONTRACT AND THE

CERTIFICATE.

CORPORATE CERTIFICATE

I, _____________________________, certify that I am the _____________________________________ Secretary of the Corporation named as Contractor herein; that _________________________________, who signed this contract on behalf of the Contractor was then ___________________________of said corporation; that said contract was duly signed for and on behalf of said corporation by authority of its governing body and is within the scope of its corporate powers.

_____________________________ (CORPORATE

(Secretary) SEAL)

AUTHORITY TO BIND PARTNERSHIP

This is to certify that the names, signatures and Social Security Numbers of all partners are listed below and that the person signing the contract has authority actually to bind the partnership pursuant to its partnership agreements. Each of the partners individually has full authority to enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of said partnership with the United States of America, except as follows: (state "none" or describe limitations, if any) ____________________________________________.

JOINT VENTURES: Both Joint Venture partners’ signatures required to bind or enter into and execute contractual instruments on behalf of the Joint Venture partnership.

This authority shall remain in full force and effect until such time as the revocation of authority by any cause whatsoever has been furnished in writing to, and acknowledged by, the Contracting Officer.

(Names, Signatures and Social Security Numbers of all Partners)

NAME SIGNATURE

PRE AWARD

Section 00 45 00

Attachment A

Pre-Award Information

SUBMIT THE FOLLOWING INFORMATION WITH YOUR OFFER

NOTICE TO OFFERORS REGARDING PRE-AWARD INFORMATION

It is requested that the following information be provided with your offer:

1. Company Name and Address: ____________________________________________________________

2. Point of Contact:

Name: _______________________________________ Phone: (_____) ________________________

EMAIL______________________________________ Fax: (_____) __________________________

3. Name of Bank and Branch: _____________________________________________________________

Personal Banker: _____________________________________________________________

Telephone Number: _____________________________________________________________

EMAIL _____________________________________________________________

4. Name of Bonding Agent Company: _______________________________________________________

Agents Name : _____________________________ Phone: (_____) __________________________

EMAIL _____________________________________________________________

52.203-18 Prohibition on Contracting With Entities That Require Certain

Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements-- Representation

JAN 2017

52.204-3 Taxpayer Identification OCT 1998 52.209-7 Information Regarding Responsibility Matters JUL 2013 52.222-22 Previous Contracts And Compliance Reports FEB 1999 52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain

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

OCT 2015

252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD Officials

NOV 2011

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (JAN 2017)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237130.

(2) The small business size standard is $36,500,000.

(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…