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W912DW21B0003

AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION/MODIFICATION OF CONTRACT

Except as provided herein, all terms and conditions of the document referenced in Item 9A or 10A, as heretofore changed, remains unchanged and in full force and effect.

15A. NAME AND TITLE OF SIGNER (Type or print)

30-105-04EXCEPTION TO SF 30

APPROVED BY OIRM 11-84

STANDARD FORM 30 (Rev. 10-83) Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.243

The due date for the receipt of bids is unchanged and it is 1000 AM Pacif ic Time, 21 September 2021.

The purpose of this amendment is to require the submission of hard copies of all bid documents/bid bonds. Please see the follow ing changes in red:

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 20

16A. NAME AND TITLE OF CONTRACTING OFFICER (Type or print)

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 13-Sep-2021

16B. UNITED STATES OF AMERICA15C. DATE SIGNED15B. CONTRACTOR/OFFEROR

(Signature of Contracting Officer)(Signature of person authorized to sign)

8. NAME AND ADDRESS OF CONTRACTOR (No., Street , County, State and Zip Code) X W912DW21B0003

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

20-Aug-2021

10B. DATED (SEE ITEM 13)

9A. AMENDMENT OF SOLICITATION NO.

11. THIS ITEM ONLY APPLIES TO AMENDMENTS OF SOLICITATIONS

X The above numbered solicitation is amended as set forth in Item 14. The hour and date specified for receipt of Offer is extended, X is not extended.

Offer must acknowledge receipt of this amendment prior to the hour and date specified in the solicitation or as amended by one of the following methods:

(a) By completing Items 8 and 15, and returning 1 copies of the amendment; (b) By acknowledging receipt of this amendment on each copy of the offer submitted;

or (c) By separate letter or telegram which includes a reference to the solicitation and amendment numbers. FAILURE OF YOUR ACKNOWLEDGMENT TO BE RECEIVED AT THE PLACE DESIGNATED FOR THE RECEIPT OF OFFERS PRIOR TO THE HOUR AND DATE SPECIFIED MAY RESULT IN

REJECTION OF YOUR OFFER. If by virtue of this amendment you desire to change an offer already submitted, such change may be made by telegram or letter, provided each telegram or letter makes reference to the solicitation and this amendment, and is received prior to the opening hour and date specified.

12. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA (If required)

13. THIS ITEM APPLIES ONLY TO MODIFICATIONS OF CONTRACTS/ORDERS.

IT MODIFIES THE CONTRACT/ORDER NO. AS DESCRIBED IN ITEM 14.

A. THIS CHANGE ORDER IS ISSUED PURSUANT TO: (Specify authority) THE CHANGES SET FORTH IN ITEM 14 ARE MADE IN THE

CONTRACT ORDER NO. IN ITEM 10A.

B. THE ABOVE NUMBERED CONTRACT/ORDER IS MODIFIED TO REFLECT THE ADMINISTRATIVE CHANGES (such as changes in paying office, appropriation date, etc.) SET FORTH IN ITEM 14, PURSUANT TO THE AUTHORITY OF FAR 43.103(B).

C. THIS SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT IS ENTERED INTO PURSUANT TO AUTHORITY OF:

D. OTHER (Specify type of modification and authority)

E. IMPORTANT: Contractor is not, is required to sign this document and return copies to the issuing office.

14. DESCRIPTION OF AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION (Organized by UCF section headings, including solicitation/contract subject matter where feasible.)

10A. MOD. OF CONTRACT/ORDER NO.

2. AMENDMENT/MODIFICATION NO. 5. PROJECT NO.(If applicable)

6. ISSUED BY

3. EFFECTIVE DATE

13-Sep-2021

CODE

USA ENGINEER DISTRICT, SEATTLE

ATTN: CENWS-CT

4735 EAST MARGINAL WAY SOUTH, BLDG. 1202

SEATTLE WA 98134-2388

W912DW 7. ADMINISTERED BY (If other than item 6)

4. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQ. NO.

CODE

See Item 6

FACILITY CODECODE

EMAIL:TEL:

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 01 10 - TABLE OF CONTENTS

The below Table of Contents has been added

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

CAUTION TO BIDDERS

SECTION TITLE

SF1442

00 21 00

Solicitation, Offer, and Award

Instructions 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

00 72 00 General Conditions

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions:

AFARS Provision and Clause:

5152.211-9000 Evaluation of Subline Items (DEC 2019) 5152.211-9001 Variations In Estimated Quantities- Subline Items (DEC 2019)

Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision No. WA80

00 00 00 Technical Specifications: 01 00 00 thru 35 20 23-D

RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR BID:

SF1442 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award

Bid Bond -- The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less. Bid Bonds (SF24) must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original or electronic signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated. Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will be accepted if accompanied by a certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

NOTE: Digital scans, or photographed or otherwise reproduced images, of ink signatures are not considered acceptable "electronic signatures." If a required submitted document does not contain electronic signatures, you must submit original hard-copy documents.

Digital scans, or photographed or otherwise reproduced images, of ink signatures will be accepted when submitting your bid through DoD SAFE. However, you must also submit hard copies of your bid and bid bond documents by commercial carrier. All documents must be postmarked on or before the bid closing date. Please submit the hard copies of your documents to the below address:

Fed-Ex / UPS or other commercial carrier:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Attn: Gregory Cook -CENWS-CTC Building 1202 4735 E. Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98134-2388

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/

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

1. BUSINESS HOURS: For the Seattle District Corps of Engineers are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

BEFORE SIGNING AND SUBMITTING THIS OFFER, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE

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

OFFER TO BE REJECTED

2. 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.

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

4. MISTAKE IN OFFER: Have you reviewed your offer price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

5. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum offer 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 offer.

6. 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/

7. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror’s bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below in Item 9, Bid Submittals. The IFB will provide the receipt date for bid submittal. The Offeror’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids in prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via DoD SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E-MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR

MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

8. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS:

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the U.S. Government’s Contract Opportunities website at: https://SAM.gov under Solicitation Number W912DW21B0003. A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the web site (registration required) with the solicitation announcement.

NOTE: SAM.gov is the official U.S. Government website for Contract Opportunities.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The Offeror shall submit in the bid all requested information specified in this solicitation.

Additional information regarding this solicitation and potential Offerors and/or subcontractors is available at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting.aspx.

9. Bid Submittals

In strict compliance with guidance relating to the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing, the only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E-MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND

CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s bid must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall e-mail their bids using the link provided in the response email from the Contract Specialist. Please send bids to Contract Specialist Gregory Cook at gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Scott Britt at scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil.

In the absence of an email from the Contract Specialist, you may access DoD SAFE at the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil

*** Please do NOT encrypt your file with a passphrase because there will not be enough time, between the cutoff time for receipt of bids and the bid opening, to communicate the passphrase to the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site.

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB). If you have a large number of files, it is recommended that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE/LINK: Offerors must email Contract Specialist Gregory Cook at Gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND Contracting Officer Scott Britt at scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid due date to receive an email which will contain a link that will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to e-mail for a request code five (5) working days before the bid submission date may not be able to receive the email that will contain the link required to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the e-mail notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the File Description).

FILE NAMING CONVENTION: Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples below. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Amendments W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid Bonds

A completed bid includes:

- Fully executed Form 1442-with amendments acknowledged

- Bid Bond

- Fully completed Bid Schedule

- Completed Reps and Certs from @SAM.GOV and any fill in FAR clause incorporated by reference or by full text. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS IF RESPONDING TO EMAIL FROM SPECIALIST (PREFERRED METHOD):

1. If you received an upload link from the Contract Specialist, the e-mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Proposer must enter the e-mail address for both the Contracting Officer and Specialist. The Proposer can enter an additional e-mail address if desired. After entering the e-mail address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) e-mail to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your bid is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

2. Click on the “Click to Add Files or Drag Them Here” button to add your files.

3. Click on the “Drop-off Files” button to send your files to the Contract Specialist.

4. If successful, you will be directed to a screen that shows your drop-off was completed. You will also receive a confirmation email showing your files were picked up. NOTE: Files will not be picked up until after the due date and time for receipt of bids.

*** Please do NOT encrypt your file with a passphrase because there will not be enough time, between the cutoff time for receipt of bids and the bid opening, to communicate the passphrase to the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE IF NOT USING UPLOAD LINK:

1. Once at the SAFE website, select the “Drop-Off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

2. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and e-mail settings.

3. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the e-mail address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer is scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil.

4. Even if you successfully upload your bid to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the government recipients until you verify your e-mail address. Entering an incorrect e-mail may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Bidder can confirm proper submission on the “Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates a confirmation based on proper file submission.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group e-mail accounts. It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For bids larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

10. BID OPENING PROCEDURE- The virtual bid opening will occur 30 minutes after the due date and time for receipt of bids to allow for the downloading of bids from the DoD SAFE site. Virtual bid opening is scheduled for 21 September 2021 at 10:30 AM Pacific Time. Please use the following information:

The link to join the meeting /view on-line is:

https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m77191e7ca5e28f7c43a83efcbf6f2bef

Meeting number (access code): 199 766 8024 Meeting password: UVg4ugdJ@34

NOTE: It has been reported the ‘Call Me’ function is the simplest way to connect audio to the meeting. Please use this function if it is provided. Instructions for the ‘Call Me’ function- 1) Enter your phone number. 2) The system will immediately call the number you entered. 3) Answer and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

Join by phone

+1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll

Access code: 199 766 8024

*** Please note the Access Code is also the Security Code so you will have to enter the Access Code twice when connecting by phone. The bid opening will begin promptly at 10:30 AM so please allow time for connecting by audio and/or resolving any technical difficulties before the beginning of proceedings.

11. BID EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

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 bid.

12. ACCURACY IN BIDS

Bids must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this IFB, (including attachments).

The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

13. BASIS OF AWARD

Per FAR 14.408-1(a)(3), award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, responsive to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. Award shall not be made until all required approvals have been obtained and the award otherwise conforms to FAR 14.103-2.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS: 100% Small Business Set Aside

SITE VISIT:

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Register for solicitations at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov/

FOR INQUIRIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Contact the following individuals Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 P.M. Pacific Time:

Gregory Cook, 206-764-6692, Gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND Sonia Frees, 206-764-3516, Sonia.m.frees@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bidsm. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bidsm 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-Bidsm can be accessed through ProjNetsm at https://www.projnet.org To access the ProjNet-Bidsm website the first time:

1) Click the Bid tab

2) Click Bidder Inquiry. (The Agency is USACE.) 3).

a) Enter the following information for access:

1. The Bidder Inquiry Key: IR6IVA-GVQMMZ

2. Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (required on first project only)

3. Establish Secret Question and Answer which will be used as a password (required on first project only) . b) For subsequent access use your email address, the Bid Inquiry Key and response to the

Secret Question to access the ProjNet-Bidsm Module.

4) Submit technical questions. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

5) For questions about ProjNet-Bid, please contact the Call Center help desk from 8AM to 5PM CST:

ProjNet Call Center numbers: 833-389-1097 and 217-367-3273 or email: staff@projnet.info (preferred).

No response will be posted to inquiries after the Close of Business on the third business day preceding the solicitation due date. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bidsm prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless an amendment is sent out.

BIDDERS ARE URGED and expected to inspect the site where construction is to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions which may affect the cost of performance of the contract, to the extent, such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for withdrawal of a bid after opening or for a claim after award of the contract.

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 and signatures 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)

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 and

Signatures of all Partners)

NAME SIGNATURE

The following have been added by full text:

TABLE OF CONTENTS

TABLE OF

CONTENTS

CAUTION TO BIDDERS

SECTION TITLE

SF1442

00 21 00

Solicitation, Offer, and Award

Instructions 00 45 00 Representations and Certifications

00 72 00 General Conditions

00 73 00 Supplementary Conditions:

AFARS Provision and Clause:

5152.211-9000 Evaluation of Subline Items (DEC 2019) 5152.211-9001 Variations In Estimated Quantities- Subline Items (DEC 2019)

Davis-Bacon General Wage Decision No. WA80

00 00 00 Technical Specifications: 01 00 00 thru 35 20 23-D

RETURN THE FOLLOWING WITH YOUR BID:

SF1442 - Solicitation, Offer, and Award

Bid Bond -- The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent (20%) of the bid price or $3 Million, whichever is less. Bid Bonds (SF24) must be accompanied by a Power of Attorney containing an original or electronic signature from the surety, which must be affixed to the Power of Attorney after the Power of Attorney has been generated. Computer generated and signed Powers of Attorney will be accepted if accompanied by a certification from a current officer of the surety attesting to its authenticity and continuing validity.

NOTE: Digital scans, or photographed or otherwise reproduced images, of ink signatures are not considered acceptable "electronic signatures." If a required submitted document does not contain electronic signatures, you must submit original hard-copy documents.

Digital scans, or photographed or otherwise reproduced images, of ink signatures will be accepted when submitting your bid through DoD SAFE. However, you must also submit hard copies of your bid and bid bond documents by commercial carrier. All documents must be postmarked on or before the bid closing date. Please submit the hard copies of your documents to the below address:

Fed-Ex / UPS or other commercial carrier:

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Seattle District Attn: Gregory Cook -CENWS-CTC Building 1202 4735 E. Marginal Way S Seattle, WA 98134-2388

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/

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

7. BUSINESS HOURS: For the Seattle District Corps of Engineers are from 7:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. Pacific Time, Monday through Friday.

BEFORE SIGNING AND SUBMITTING THIS OFFER, PLEASE TAKE NOTE OF THE

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

OFFER TO BE REJECTED

8. 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.

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

10. MISTAKE IN OFFER: Have you reviewed your offer price for possible errors in calculation or work left out?

11. OFFER ACCEPTANCE PERIOD: The minimum offer 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 offer.

12. 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/

7. GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The Offeror’s bid shall be submitted electronically, as described below in Item 9, Bid Submittals. The IFB will provide the receipt date for bid submittal. The Offeror’s bid shall not contain classified data. The use of hyperlinks in bids in prohibited.

NOTE: The only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via DoD SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E-MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR

MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

8. COPIES OF SOLICITATION DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS:

Copies of the solicitation and amendments are available by INTERNET ACCESS ONLY. All solicitation documents will be posted to the U.S. Government’s Contract Opportunities website at: https://SAM.gov under Solicitation Number W912DW21B0003. A list of interested vendors (potential offerors and subcontractors) is available on the web site (registration required) with the solicitation announcement.

NOTE: SAM.gov is the official U.S. Government website for Contract Opportunities.

It shall be the contractor’s responsibility to check the websites for any amendments. The Offeror shall submit in the bid all requested information specified in this solicitation.

Additional information regarding this solicitation and potential Offerors and/or subcontractors is available at http://www.nws.usace.army.mil/BusinessWithUs/Contracting.aspx.

9. Bid Submittals

In strict compliance with guidance relating to the current situation with COVID-19 and social distancing, the only authorized transmission method for bids in response to this solicitation is electronically via SAFE online submission. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (E-MAIL, FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND

CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED.

The Offeror’s bid must be received by the Government by the date/time specified in the solicitation. Offerors shall e-mail their bids using the link provided in the response email from the Contract Specialist. Please send bids to Contract Specialist Gregory Cook at gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND to Contracting Officer Scott Britt at scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil.

In the absence of an email from the Contract Specialist, you may access DoD SAFE at the following link:

https://safe.apps.mil

*** Please do NOT encrypt your file with a passphrase because there will not be enough time, between the cutoff time for receipt of bids and the bid opening, to communicate the passphrase to the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING ELECTRONIC BIDS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, all bids shall be submitted electronically through the SAFE site.

Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format. You are limited to twenty-five (25) maximum files per upload (total size cannot exceed 8GB). If you have a large number of files, it is recommended that you combine or ZIP your files before uploading to the SAFE site. Offerors may use compression utility software such as WinZip or PKZip to reduce file size and facilitate transmission.

REQUEST FOR UPLOAD CODE/LINK: Offerors must email Contract Specialist Gregory Cook at Gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND Contracting Officer Scott Britt at scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil no later than five (5) working days prior to the bid due date to receive an email which will contain a link that will allow for file uploads via the SAFE site. Offerors that fail to e-mail for a request code five (5) working days before the bid submission date may not be able to receive the email that will contain the link required to upload their submission.

FILE DESCRIPTION: Include a “File Description” for each file(s) you upload. The “File Description” will be included in the e-mail notice to each of the recipients you choose to have access your file(s). NOTE: Do NOT enter Privacy Act Data (Personal Identifiable Information (PII) in the File Description).

FILE NAMING CONVENTION: Each file name shall begin with the solicitation number followed by the firm’s name and a brief file description. Please see examples below. To ensure your submission is received and processed appropriately, it is important that interested parties CAREFULLY ensure their electronic files adhere to the following naming convention:

W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Amendments

W912DW21B0003-FIRMNAME-Bid Bonds

A completed bid includes:

- Fully executed Form 1442-with amendments acknowledged

- Bid Bond

- Fully completed Bid Schedule

- Completed Reps and Certs from @SAM.GOV and any fill in FAR clause incorporated by reference or by full text. Submission shall be in Adobe PDF format.

INSTRUCTIONS IF RESPONDING TO EMAIL FROM SPECIALIST (PREFERRED METHOD):

5. If you received an upload link from the Contract Specialist, the e-mail address of the Government Employee who initiated the request code will be automatically entered. The Proposer must enter the e-mail address for both the Contracting Officer and Specialist. The Proposer can enter an additional e-mail address if desired. After entering the e-mail address, click the ADD button to add the person(s) e-mail to the “Recipients List” of your response. When your bid is submitted, a notification will be sent to the recipients you added.

6. Click on the “Click to Add Files or Drag Them Here” button to add your files.

7. Click on the “Drop-off Files” button to send your files to the Contract Specialist.

8. If successful, you will be directed to a screen that shows your drop-off was completed. You will also receive a confirmation email showing your files were picked up. NOTE: Files will not be picked up until after the due date and time for receipt of bids.

*** Please do NOT encrypt your file with a passphrase because there will not be enough time, between the cutoff time for receipt of bids and the bid opening, to communicate the passphrase to the Government.

INSTRUCTIONS TO FOLLOW ON THE SAFE WEBSITE IF NOT USING UPLOAD LINK:

5. Once at the SAFE website, select the “Drop-Off” icon. This allows users without a CAC or users whose computer is not configured to read a CAC the option to access the SAFE site as a guest.

6. After selecting the “Click Here” link you will be prompted to add your personal information, file information, recipient (Government representative) information and e-mail settings.

7. When completing your file information for transmittal via the SAFE website, you will be required to enter the e-mail address for all recipients. For this solicitation, the recipients are the Contract Specialist and the Contracting Officer. The Contract Specialist for this solicitation is gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil and the Contracting Officer is scotty.w.britt@usace.army.mil.

8. Even if you successfully upload your bid to the SAFE site, notification will not be sent to the government recipients until you verify your e-mail address. Entering an incorrect e-mail may result in the rejection of your submission for lateness. A Bidder can confirm proper submission on the “Drop-Off Completed” screen which generates a confirmation based on proper file submission.

NOTE: Do NOT send the SAFE site packages to group e-mail accounts. It has been reported that documents are more quickly uploaded into the SAFE website when using a Firefox web browser. The Government cannot verify that this is true and offers no guarantee that Offerors will have more success utilizing any particular browser.

RECEIPT OF SUBMISSIONS:

For the purposes of establishing whether a bid submission is considered timely, the government considers the date and time the submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. For bids larger than the 2GB capacity of the SAFE website and require multiple submissions, the Government will consider the date and time the last submission is completely uploaded into the SAFE website. Do not assume that electronic communication is instantaneous. It can take several minutes or even hours in some cases.

10. BID OPENING PROCEDURE- The virtual bid opening will occur 30 minutes after the due date and time for receipt of bids to allow for the downloading of bids from the DoD SAFE site. Virtual bid opening is scheduled for 21 September 2021 at 10:30 AM Pacific Time. Please use the following information:

The link to join the meeting /view on-line is:

https://usace1.webex.com/usace1/j.php?MTID=m77191e7ca5e28f7c43a83efcbf6f2bef

Meeting number (access code): 199 766 8024 Meeting password: UVg4ugdJ@34

NOTE: It has been reported the ‘Call Me’ function is the simplest way to connect audio to the meeting. Please use this function if it is provided. Instructions for the ‘Call Me’ function- 1) Enter your phone number. 2) The system will immediately call the number you entered. 3) Answer and follow the prompts to join the meeting.

Join by phone

+1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free +1-669-234-1177 US Toll

Access code: 199 766 8024

*** Please note the Access Code is also the Security Code so you will have to enter the Access Code twice when connecting by phone. The bid opening will begin promptly at 10:30 AM so please allow time for connecting by audio and/or resolving any technical difficulties before the beginning of proceedings.

11. BID EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

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 bid.

12. ACCURACY IN BIDS

Bids must set forth full, accurate, and complete information as required by this IFB, (including attachments).

The penalty for making false statements is prescribed in 18 U.S.C. 1001.

13. BASIS OF AWARD

Per FAR 14.408-1(a)(3), award will be made to the responsible bidder whose bid, responsive to the invitation, will be most advantageous to the Government, considering only price and the price-related factors included in the invitation. Award shall not be made until all required approvals have been obtained and the award otherwise conforms to FAR 14.103-2.

THIS PROCUREMENT IS: 100% Small Business Set Aside

SITE VISIT:

BIDDING DOCUMENTS: Register for solicitations at the Internet site: http://www.SAM.gov/

FOR INQUIRIES AND ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS: Contact the following individuals Monday through Friday between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 2:30 P.M. Pacific Time:

Gregory Cook, 206-764-6692, Gregory.a.cook@usace.army.mil AND Sonia Frees, 206-764-3516, Sonia.m.frees@usace.army.mil

TECHNICAL QUESTIONS:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet-Bidsm. Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet-Bidsm 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-Bidsm can be accessed through ProjNetsm at https://www.projnet.org To access the ProjNet-Bidsm website the first time:

3) Click the Bid tab

4) Click Bidder Inquiry. (The Agency is USACE.) 3).

a) Enter the following information for access:

1. The Bidder Inquiry Key: IR6IVA-GVQMMZ

2. Valid business contact information (e.g. Company name, contact person, business address, phone number and email address). (required on first project only)

3. Establish Secret Question and Answer which will be used as a password (required on first project only) . b) For subsequent access use your email address, the Bid Inquiry Key and response to the

Secret Question to access the ProjNet-Bidsm Module.

6) Submit technical questions. When an answer is posted to a question, the question and answer is then available for all other bidders to review.

7) For questions about ProjNet-Bid, please contact the Call Center help desk from 8AM to 5PM CST:

ProjNet Call Center numbers: 833-389-1097 and 217-367-3273 or email: staff@projnet.info (preferred).

No response will be posted to inquiries after the Close of Business on the third business day preceding the solicitation due date. All bidders will be held to have reviewed the questions and responses in ProjNet-Bidsm prior to bid submission. Nothing in the solicitation is changed unless an amendment is sent out.

BIDDERS ARE URGED and expected to inspect the site where construction is to be performed and to satisfy themselves as to all general and local conditions which may affect the cost of performance of the contract, to the extent, such information is reasonably obtainable. In no event, will a failure to inspect the site constitute grounds for withdrawal of a bid after opening or for a claim after award of the contract.

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 and signatures 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)

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 and

Signatures of all Partners)

NAME SIGNATURE

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