23R0029_0001_Final.pdf

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

Summary of changes in Amendment no. 1 (0001)

1.SECTION 00 10 00 PRICE SCHEDULE

Changes: Revised the “Description of Option Bid Items”. The option(s) may be executed w ithin 365 days from Notice to Proceed instead of 180 days from Notice to Proceed.

2.SECTION 00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

Changes: Revised paragraph 1.12 “Proposal Format”.

1. CONTRACT ID CODE PAGE OF PAGES

1 9

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

16C. DATE SIGNED

BY 08-Nov-2022

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 W912DW23R0029

X 9B. DATED (SEE ITEM 11)

24-Oct-2022

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

08-Nov-2022

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:

W912DW23R0029

SECTION SF 30 BLOCK 14 CONTINUATION PAGE

SUMMARY OF CHANGES

SECTION 00 10 00 - SOLICITATION

The following have been modified:

PRICE SCHEDULE BREAKOUT

00 10 00

PRICE SCHEDULE

Item Description Unit Amount

BASE BID

0001 Contractor Mobilization and Demobilization Job

0002 New SH-1, SH-2, SH-3, SH-4, Reverse Osmosis (RO) System, and Fogging System

Job

0003 All printed and digital Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals

$ 50,000

0004 Provide final As-Built Drawings Job

$ 25,000

Total Base Bid

OPTIONS

0005 Option 1 – Replace existing SH-10 with new gutter-connected SH-5

Option 2 – GH-1 and GH-2 upgrades to include installation of vent motors, rack/pinions, and aphid screens.

0007 Option 3 – GH-1 and GH-2 upgrades to include exhaust fans and controls, vestibules, insulation and jacketing for heating water piping, and root zone heating piping

0008 Option 4 – GH-4 upgrades to include installation of vent motors, rack/pinions, aphid screens, exhaust fans and controls, modification of existing vestibule, and insulation and jacketing for heating water piping.

0009 Option 5 – GH-3 upgrades to include installation of vent motors, rack/pinions, and aphid screens.

Job

0010 Option 6 – GH-3 exhaust fans and controls, vestibule, and insulation and jacketing for heating water piping.

Total Base Bid with All Options (1 – 6)

NOTES FOR PRICE BREAKOUT SCHEDULE

1. The company name should be indicated on the face of the Price Breakout

Schedule to preclude being misplaced.

2. Bidders must insert a price on all numbered items (including options) of the Price Breakout Schedule. Failure to do so may result in the offer being unacceptable.

3. Description of Bid Items - The general outline of the principal features of each item as listed below does not in any way limit the responsibility of the bidder for making a thorough investigation of the drawings and the specifications to determine the scope of work including each item of the Price Breakout Schedule.

DESCRIPTION OF BASE BID ITEMS

a) Item No. 0001 – Includes all costs associated with mobilizing and demobilizing for the project.

b) Item No. 0002 – Includes all construction work for demolition of SH-5, SH- 6, SH-7, SH-8, SH-9, site work, design, and construction of new screenhouses (SH) SH-1, SH-2, SH-3, SH-4, Reverse Osmosis (RO) System, and Fogging System for new screenhouses. Integrate new RO system with existing greenhouse irrigation systems and existing SH-10 and hoop house grow area. Includes Fogging for greenhouses (GH) GH-1, GH-2, GH-3, and

GH-4.

c) Item No. 0003 – Includes all costs for hardcopy and digital media Operations and Maintenance (O&M) Manuals.

d) Item No. 0004 – Includes all costs for providing final As-Built drawings, PDF and digital.

DESCRIPTION OF OPTION BID ITEMS

a) Item No. 0005 – Option 1 - Includes all construction work for demolition of existing SH-10 and site work, design and construction of new gutter-connected SH-5. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed.

b) Item No. 0006 – Option 2 - All construction work for demolition of existing and construction in GH-1 and GH-2. Includes vent motors, rack/pinions, and aphid screens. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed.

c) Item No. 0007 – Option 3 - All construction work for demolition of existing, design, and construction in GH-1 and GH-2. Includes exhaust fans and controls, construction of new vestibules, demolition of existing and installation of new greenhouse insulation and jacketing for heating water piping and installation of new root zone heating piping. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed.

d) Item No. 0008 – Option 4 - All construction work for demolition of existing, design, and construction in GH-4. Includes vent motors, rack/pinions, aphid screens, exhaust fans and controls, construction of new vestibules, demolition of existing and installation of new greenhouse insulation and jacketing for heating water piping. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed.

e) Item No. 0009 – Option 5 - All construction work for demolition of existing and construction in GH-3. Includes vent motors, rack/pinions, and aphid screens. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed. Excludes Option 6 scope items.

f) Item No. 00010 – Option 6 - All construction work for demolition of existing, design, and construction in GH-3. Includes exhaust fans and controls, construction of new vestibules, demolition of existing and installation of new greenhouse insulation and jacketing for heating water piping. This option may be executed within 180365 days from Notice to Proceed.

-END OF PRICE SCHEDULE—

SECTION 00 21 00 - INSTRUCTIONS

The following have been modified:

INSTRUCTIONS

SECTION 00 21 00

INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK

1.2 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION

1.3 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS

1.4 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS

1.5 COPIES OF REQUEST FOR PROPOSAL (RFP) DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS

1.6 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS

1.7 SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE

1.8 PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

1.9 SITE VISIT

1.10 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS

1.11 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS

1.12 PROPOSAL FORMAT

1.13 BID GUARANTEE

1.14 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS

1.0 GENERAL INFORMATION

1.1 GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Seattle District has a requirement at Agricultural Research Service (ARS)/National Clonal Germplasm Repository located at the Lewis Brown Research Farm in Corvallis, Oregon to replace six existing 35 ft x 85 ft wooden framed screenhouses with three 30 ft x 85 ft gutter connected screenhouses (60 ft x 85 ft total square feet each structure) and a single 30 ft x 85 ft screenhouse. The new screenhouses will be metal framed structures with glass roofs and screen wall sides. Option items include various Greenhouse improvements as well as construction of an additional Screenhouse. A reverse osmosis water treatment system will be designed large enough to supply water to the screenhouses and greenhouses, including the fogging systems.

1.2 MAGNITUDE OF CONSTRUCTION:

In accordance with DFARS 236.204(i), the magnitude of construction is estimated to be between $10,000,000.00 and $25,000,000.00.

1.3 SUBJECT TO AVAILABILITY OF FUNDS:

FAR Clause 52.232-18 “Availability of Funds,” (APR 1984) Funds are not presently available for this contract. The Government’s obligation under this contract is contingent upon the availability of appropriated funds from which payment for contract purposes can be made. No legal liability on the part of the Government for any payment may arise until funds are made available to the Contracting Officer for this contract and until the Contractor receives notice of such availability, to be confirmed in writing by the Contracting Officer.

1.4 GOVERNMENT SECURITY REQUIREMENTS:

The only authorized transmission method for submission in response to this solicitation is electronically submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/. NO OTHER TRANSMISSION METHODS (FACSIMILE, REGULAR MAIL, HAND CARRIED, ETC.) WILL BE ACCEPTED at the Government’s physical location. The Offeror’s proposal shall not contain classified data.

1.5 COPIES OF RFP DOCUMENTS AND AMENDMENTS:

Copies of the RFP and amendments will be distributed by INTERNET ONLY.

The Offeror shall submit the proposal with all requested information specified in this RFP. There will be no public opening of the proposals received as a result of this RFP.

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

The Offeror shall submit in the proposal all requested information specified in this RFP.

1.6 OFFEROR'S QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS:

All inquiries regarding this solicitation are to be submitted via ProjNet (See below). Telephone and email inquiries will not be accepted. ProjNet is a web-based program that allows offerors to post questions regarding the solicitation and to view all questions by other offerors and answers by the government.

BIDDER INQUIRY (ProjNet):

1. Technical inquiries and questions relating to bid procedures or bonds are to be submitted via Bidder Inquiry in

ProjNet at http://www.projnet.org/projnet.

a. To submit and review bid inquiry items, bidders will need to be a current registered user or self-register into system. To self-register go to web page, click BID tab select Bidder Inquiry, select agency USACE, enter Key for this RFP listed below, and your e-mail address, click login. Fill in all required information and click create user. Verify that information on next screen is correct and then click continue.

b. From this page you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

c. Bidders will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

d. The RFP Number is: W912DW23R0029.

e. The Bidder Inquiry Key is: PXQH2N-A8QQ4N

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires three (3) days prior to bid submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the RFP, if necessary.

3. Offerors are requested to review the specification in its entirety, review the Bidder Inquiry System for answers to questions prior to submission of a new inquiry.

4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). ProjNet Call Center numbers: 833-389-1097 and 217-367-3273 or email: staff@projnet.info (preferred)

5. Offers will NOT be publicly opened. Information concerning the status of the evaluation and/or award will NOT be available after receipt of proposals.

1.7. SMALL BUSINESS SIZE STANDARD/NAICS CODE:

See Section 00 45 00, FAR Provision 52.204-8 for the small business size standard/NAICS Code.

1.8. PROPOSAL EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS:

This Request for Proposal (RFP) does not commit the Government to pay, as a direct charge, any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of a proposal.

1.9 SITE VISIT:

An organized site visit has been scheduled. See Section 00 21 00, FAR provision 52.236-27 Alt 1, Site Visit (Construction). Offerors 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 a claim after award of the contract.

1.10 ACCURACY IN PROPOSALS:

Proposals 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.

1.11 PROPOSAL SUBMITTALS:

In an effort to reduce paperwork and cost, your proposal shall be submitted electronically through the Procurement Integrated Enterprise Environment (PIEE) Solicitation Module at https://piee.eb.mil/. When posting an offer, ensure electronic files are clearly identified with the solicitation number, company name, volume, section, and or/item. The minimum required naming format for files is as follows:

Solicitation Number_Company Name_Item

Offers will not be accepted if submitted by mail or hand carried and will not be evaluated. Offers sent through proprietary or third party File Transfer Protocol (FTP) sites or DoD SAFE will not be accepted. The Offeror is responsible to confirm the offer has been received. All offers received after the exact time specified for receipt shall be treated as late submissions and will not be considered except under facts and circumstances allowed by the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and the solicitation.

For PIEE registration, training, and instructions for posting an offer, refer to the following links:

PIEE Registration_ https://piee.eb.mil/

Note: There are two vendor roles (Proposal Manager, Proposal View Only) for PIEE Solicitation Module.

The Proposal Manager role is required to submit an offer to a solicitation. Please be advised that when using the PIEE Solicitation Module, the user’s email address in PIEE must match the email address on file in SAM.gov.

PIEE Solicitation Module_

Training and instructions are accessible through PIEE – Web Based Training (WBT) at https://pieetraining.eb.mil/wbt/ (For instructions specific to posting an offer, select ‘Solicitation Module’ -- ‘Proposals (Offers)’ – ‘Posting Offer’)

For Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) and additional training, go to the DoD Procurement Toolbox – eBusiness -- Solicitation Module at https://dodprocurementtoolbox.com/site-pages/solicitation-module

In the unlikely event the PIEE system and/or Solicitation Module is not operational, and the offeror is unable to access or use the system, the Offeror shall immediately notify the Contracting Officer and Contracting Specialist.

Notification must occur prior to the submission deadline and shall be in writing through authorized email identified in the solicitation. If an alternate method for offer submission is authorized via email due to system outages, the Offeror must obtain prior approval from the Contracting Officer to use the alternate submission method.

Ensure all documentation submitted meets supported file extensions identified in PIEE FAQs. Narrative portions of the offer shall be in Adobe Acrobat Portable Document Format (PDF) searchable text format. Embedded sound or video (e.g., MPEG) files are not authorized and shall not be included.

1.12 PROPOSAL FORMAT:

a) Technical Proposal (Volume I): Submit (1) “Electronic Copy” in PDF via proposal instructions above.

Offeror’s Technical Proposal must include the following sections, in the general format specified below:

Table of Contents for Volume I – (Listing of all sections of the technical proposal) Tab A which contains submittal for Factor 1 – Relevant Construction Experience of Offeror Tab B which contains submittal for Factor 2 – Past Performance of Offeror

b) Price Proposal and Pro Forma information (Volume III): Submit one (1) “Electronic Copy” in PDF via proposal email. See instructions above.

Offeror’s Price Proposal shall include the following, in the general format specified below:

Standard Form (SF) 1442 and Price Schedule. (Filled out in its entirety).

Bid Guarantee.

Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certifications.

Pre-Award Information found at back of Section 00 45 00 (filled out in its entirety).

Joint Venture Agreement (If applicable).

1.13 BID GUARANTEE:

Please see provision 52.228-1, Bid Guarantee (SEP 1996), in Section 00 21 00. 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.

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. Current SF24 forms are available at the following website:

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

1.14 JOINT VENTURE PROPOSAL REQUIREMENTS:

When proposing as a joint venture, all members of the joint venture shall sign the SF 1442 and the bid bond, unless a written agreement by the joint venture is furnished with the proposal designating one firm with the authority to bind the other member(s) of the joint venture. In addition, a copy of the fully-signed, Joint Venture agreement shall be submitted with the price proposal. Failure to comply with the foregoing requirements may eliminate the proposal from further consideration. If this is an 8(a), SDVOSB or HubZone joint venture, the Offeror shall ensure that it complies with the applicable requirements of 13 CFR Part 124, 13 CFR Part 125 and 13 CFR Part 126, respectively.

(End of Summary of Changes)