Specifications_W912EE20B0002.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912EE20B0002

DATE: 27 DECEMBER 2019

SPECIFICATIONS

FOR

CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA,

MRL ITEM 329-R SEEPAGE REMEDIATION,

FLOOD CONTROL, MISSISSIPPI RIVER & TRIBUTARIES

WBMRL, BLACK HAWK, LOUISIANA

THIS PROCUREMENT IS 100%

TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE

♦Building Strong® ♦Serving the Army ♦Serving the Nation

VICKSBURG DISTRICT

4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435 CEMVK-EC-TC

INQUIRIES

REGARDING THIS SOLICITATION SHOULD BE

MADE TO THE FOLLOWING:

http://www.projnet.org/projnet

PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON THE

BETA SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT WEB PAGE AT:

http://www.beta.sam.gov/ http://www.projnet.org/projnet

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD (SF1442)

00010 00100 00600 00700 00800

BIDDING SCHEDULE

INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

CONTRACT CLAUSES

SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

00 80 00.00 09 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00.00 09 GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.00 09 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.15 09 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE (RMS CM)

01 45 04.00 09 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20.00 09 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23.01 09 STORM WATER POLUTION PREVENTION PLAN

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 11 00.00 09 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 92 00.00 09 EXISTING TURF MAINTENANCE AND NEW TURF ESTABLISHMENT

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 26 00.00 09 RELIEF WELLS

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CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA,

MRL ITEM 329-R SEEPAGE REMEDIATION,

FC/MR&T WBMRL, BLACK HAWK, LOUISIANA

DESCRIPTION OF WORK: The work consists of furnishing all plant, labor, materials and equipment for the installation of relief wells in Concordia Parish, Louisiana. Principle features of the work include, but are not limited to mobilization and demobilization, clearing and grubbing, relief wells, existing turf maintenance, new turf establishment, storm water pollution prevention, and environmental protection features.

The estimated value of the proposed work is between $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

FRETESHIA L. JOHNSON

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

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

CALL:

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

(601)631-5219

SEE SPECIAL NOTICES TO BIDDERS

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID (IFB)

NEGOTIATED ( RFP)

3. DATE ISSUED

19-Dec-2019

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 within 10 calendar days and complete it within 180 calendar days after receiving award, X notice to proceed. This performance period is mandatory, negotiable. ( See Section 00 80 00.00 09

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 to perform the work required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by 1400 (hour) local time 30 January 2020 IIf 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 is required.

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

D. Offers providing less than ___60 ____ calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due will not be considered and will be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

VICKSBURG DISTRICT CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY STREET ROOM 120

VICKSBURG MS 39183-3435

W912EE

PAGE

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

Sealed envelopes containing offers

5. REQUISITION/PURCHASE REQUEST NO.

W807PM93311050

6. PROJECT NO.

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

(601)631-7261 FAX: TEL: TEL: FAX:

1. SOLICITATION NO.

W912EE20B0002

X

X

(date).

W912EE20B0002

THIS SOLICITATION CONTAINS DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA AS A PRECONDITION TO AWARD (SEE

THE DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PAGE BELOW).

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 work required at the prices specified below in strict accordance with the terms of this solicitation, if this offer is accepted by the Government in writing within ________ calendar days after the date offers are due.

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:

SEE SCHEDULE

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)

CODE 27. PAYMENT WILL BE MADE BY: 964145

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGRS FINANCE CENTER

5722 INTEGRITY DRIVE

MILLINGTON TN 38054-5005

26. ADMINISTERED BY

VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE

4155 CLAY STREET

VICKSBURG, MS 39183-3435

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

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

See Item 14

30B. SIGNATURE

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

document and return _______ copies to issuing office.) Contractor agrees Your offer on this solicitation, is hereby accepted as to the items listed. This award con-to furnish and deliver all items or perform all work, requisitions identified summates the contract, which consists of (a) the Government solicitation and on this form and any continuation sheets for the consideration stated in this your offer, and (b) this contract award. No further contractual document is contract. The rights and obligations of the parties to this contract shall be necessary.

governed by (a) this contract award, (b) the solicitation, and (c) the clauses, representations, certifications, and specifications or incorporated by refer-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

(Must be fully completed by offeror) OFFER

W912EE

W912EE20B0002

096 NA X 2018 3112 000 0000 CCS: 320 B4 2018 08 2414 011440 96224 3230 4D52LH

W912EE20B0002

Section 00010 – Bidding Schedule

CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA

MRL ITEM 329-R SEEPAGE REMEDIATION

FC/MR&T WBMRL, BLACK HAWK, LOUISIANA

BIDDING SCHEDULE

ITEM DESCRIPTION

EST

QTY U/M

UNIT

PRICE AMOUNT

0001 MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION 1 JOB FOR $____________

0002 CLEARING AND GRUBBING 1 JOB FOR $____________

0003 MOWING AND TURFING 1 JOB FOR $____________

0004 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEATURES 1 JOB FOR $____________

0005 RELIEF WELLS 84 EA $_________ $____________

TOTAL $____________

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Job

MOBILIZATION AND DEMOBILIZATION

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0002 1 Job

CLEARING AND GRUBBING

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0003 1 Job

MOWING AND TURFING

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0004 1 Job

ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION FEATURES

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0005 84 Each

RELIEF WELLS

FFP

FOB: Destination

NET AMT

Section 00100 - Instructions to Bidders

NOTES:

(A) SOLICITATION NO. W912EE20B0002

PROJECT TITLE: CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MRL ITEM 329-R SEEPAGE REMEDIATION,

FC/MR&T, WBMRL, BLACK HAWK, LOUISIANA

TYPE OF CONTRACT: FIRM-FIXED PRICE CONSTRUCTION

DISCLOSURE OF THE MAGNITUDE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION PROJECT: BETWEEN

$5,000,000.00 AND $10,000,000.00

NAICS CODE: 237990 – OTHER HEAVY AND CIVIL ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION

SIZE STANDARD: $39,500,000.00

THIS PROCUREMENT IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE, FULL AND OPEN

COMPETITION.

THIS SOLICITATION CONTAINS DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA AS A PRECONDITION

TO AWARD (SEE THE DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS PAGE BELOW).

(B) ALL TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS SOLICITATION ARE TO BE

SUBMITTED VIA BIDDER INQUIRY IN PROJECT AT HTTP://WWW.PROJNET.ORG/PROJECT. SEE

PAGE ENTITLED “TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS”.

(C) BIDDERS SHALL FURNISH UNIT PRICES FOR ALL ITEMS LISTED ON THE SCHEDULE OF BID ITEMS WHICH REQUIRE UNIT PRICES. IF THE BIDDER FAILS TO INSERT A UNIT PRICE IN THE

APPROPRIATE BLANK FOR REQUIRED ITEMS, BUT DOES FURNISH AN EXTENDED TOTAL OR AN

ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR SUCH ITEMS, THE GOVERNMENT WILL DEEM HIS UNIT PRICE TO BE

THE QUOTIENT OBTAINED BY DIVIDING THE EXTENDED ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR THAT LINE

ITEM BY THE QUANTITY. IF THE BIDDER OMITS BOTH THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENDED

ESTIMATED AMOUNT FOR ANY ITEM, HIS BID WILL BE DECLARED NONRESPONSIVE.

(D) ALL QUANTITIES SHOWN ON THE BIDDING SCHEDULE ARE ESTIMATED QUANTITIES EXCEPT

WHEN THE UNIT OF MEASURE IS SHOWN AS "LUMP SUM", "JOB" OR "EACH".

(E) IF A BID OR MODIFICATION TO A BID BASED ON UNIT PRICE IS SUBMITTED WHICH PROVIDES

FOR A LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT TO THE TOTAL ESTIMATED COST, THE APPLICATION OF THE

LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT TO THE UNIT PRICE IN THE SCHEDULE MUST BE STATED. IF IT IS NOT

STATED, THE BIDDER AGREES THAT THE LUMP SUM ADJUSTMENT SHALL BE APPLIED ON A PRO

RATA BASIS TO THE UNIT PRICE IN THE BID SCHEDULE.

(F) ALL EXTENSIONS OF THE UNIT PRICE SHOWN WILL BE SUBJECT TO VERIFICATION BY THE

GOVERNMENT. IN CASE OF VARIATION BETWEEN THE UNIT PRICE AND THE EXTENSION, THE

UNIT PRICE WILL BE CONSIDERED TO BE THE BID.

(G) AWARD WILL BE MADE AS A WHOLE TO THE LOWEST RESPONSIVE, RESPONSIBLE BIDDER AS

MAY BE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT.

(H) THE CONTRACTOR SHOULD BE AWARE OF THE ADDITIONAL SURVEYING REQUIREMENTS FOR

THIS CONTRACT. SEE SECTION 01 00 00.00 09 FOR MORE INFORMATION.

(I) LACK OF REGISTRATION IN THE SAM DATABASE WILL MAKE AN OFFEROR INELIGIBLE FOR

AWARD. SEE CONTRACT CLAUSE 52.204-7 ENTITLED, "SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT".

(J) THE SF1442, BIDDING SCHEDULE, AND SECTION 00600 (REPRESENTATIONS AND

CERTIFICATIONS) MUST BE ACCURATELY COMPLETED AND RETURNED WITH YOUR BID OR IT

MAY BE REJECTED AS NONRESPONSIVE. AN OFFEROR MAY ALSO SUBMIT, IN LIEU OF THE

COMPLETED SECTION 00600, A COMPLETE HARD COPY OF THEIR ONLINE REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS APPLICATIONS (ORCA) REGISTRATION. SEE FAR CLAUSES 52.204-7 AND 52.204-8

FOR REQUIREMENT INFORMATION. THE WEBSITE FOR ORCA IS WWW.SAM.GOV.

(K) THE NOTICE TO PROCEED (NTP): THE SUCCESSFUL BIDDER IS ADVISED THAT PERFORMANCE

AND PAYMENT BONDS SHALL BE SUBMITTED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE TIME FRAME IN BLOCK

12B OF SF1442. THE NTP WILL BE ISSUED IMMEDIATELY AFTER VERIFICATION OF ACCEPTABLE

PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS. WITHIN TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS AFTER ISSUANCE OF

THE NTP, THE CONTRACTOR SHALL INITIATE A MEETING TO DISCUSS THE SUBMITTAL PROCESS

WITH THE AREA OR RESIDENT ENGINEER OR HIS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE. PHYSICAL

WORK CANNOT START UNTIL THE ACCIDENT PREVENTION PLAN, CONTRACTOR QUALITY

CONTROL PLAN, AND OTHER SUBMITTALS WHICH MAY BE REQUIRED, HAVE BEEN SUBMITTED

AND APPROVED AND ALL PRELIMINARY MEETINGS CALLED FOR UNDER THE CONTRACT, HAVE

BEEN CONDUCTED.

(L) ALL WORK UNDER THESE SPECIFICATIONS SHALL BE PERFORMED IN ACCORDANCE WITH

THE PROVISIONS OF EM 385-1-1 "CORPS OF ENGINEERS SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS

MANUAL", DATED NOVEMBER 2014.

(M) THE GOVERNMENT RESERVES THE RIGHT, AS THE INTERESTS OF THE GOVERNMENT MAY

REQUIRE, TO POSTPONE OR DELAY THE DATE AND/OR TIME SET FOR OPENING BIDS. REVISIONS

OR AMENDMENTS TO THE BID OPENING DATE AND/OR TIME, IF ANY, WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY

AMENDMENT OR AMENDMENTS TO THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS.

DETERMINATION OF RESPONSIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

In accordance with FAR 9.104-1 General Standards:

To be determined responsible, a prospective contractor must-

(a) Have adequate financial resources to perform the contract, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a));

(b) Be able to comply with the required or proposed delivery or performance schedule, taking into consideration all existing commercial and governmental business commitments;

(c) Have a satisfactory performance record (see 9.104-3 (b) and subpart 42.15). A prospective contractor shall not be determined responsible or nonresponsible solely on the basis of a lack of relevant performance history, except as provided in 9.104-2;

(d) Have a satisfactory record of integrity and business ethics (for example, see subpart 42.15);

(e) Have the necessary organization, experience, accounting and operational controls, and technical skills, or the ability to obtain them (including, as appropriate, such elements as production control procedures, property control systems, quality assurance measures, and safety programs applicable to materials to be produced or services to be performed by the prospective contractor and subcontractors). (See 9.104-3(a).)

(f) Have the necessary production, construction, and technical equipment and facilities, or the ability to obtain them (see 9.104-3(a)); and

(g) Be otherwise qualified and eligible to receive an award under applicable laws and regulations (see also inverted domestic corporation prohibition at 9.108).

(End of clause)

The Contracting Officer will verify that the apparent low bidder's experience meets the definitive responsibility criteria as part of the responsibility determination. Bidders are not required to submit additional documentation related to these criteria at the time of bid, but may elect to submit the necessary information with their bid package and are encouraged to do so in the interest of time and efficiency. Bidders are neither penalized for not doing so, nor rated on any information provided. If responsibility information is provided with the bid package, it must be sealed in a separate envelope marked “Responsibility Information”, and it will not be opened or reviewed prior to establishment of the apparent low bidder. If not included in the bid package, the required information must be provided to the Contracting Officer within four (4) calendar days after bid opening.

Definitive Responsibility Criteria.

In addition to examining the criteria in FAR 9.104-1, the Contracting Officer will also examine whether the low bidder can meet the requirements of four (4) definitive responsibility criteria. The apparent low bidder will be required to meet the following requirements and experience to be eligible for award:

(1) Provide licenses or other evidence the personnel installing the well system are licensed by the State of Louisiana as required by Section 33 26 00.00 09 paragraph 1.2.

(2) Provide a narrative demonstrating experience installing wells with reverse rotary circulation method or vibratory method as required by Section 33 26 00.00 09 paragraph 3.1.

(3) Provide a list of equipment to be used to install the wells with reverse rotary circulation method or vibratory method as required by Section 33 26 00.00 09 paragraph 3.1.

(4) If using a subcontractor to install the well system, the criteria 1, 2 and 3 will apply to the subcontractor. In the event a subcontractor is involved, the information outlined in 1-3 above must be provided for the subcontractor. In addition, the prime shall provide a Letter of Commitment from the proposed subcontractor.

SOLICITATION NUMBER: W912EE20B0002

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS

ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE SUBMITTED VIA PROJNET.

TECHNICAL INQUIRIES AND QUESTIONS RELATING TO THIS SOLICITATION ARE TO BE

SUBMITTED VIA BIDDER INQUIRY IN PROJNET AT (HTTPS://WWW.PROJNET.ORG).

BIDDERS ARE ENCOURAGED TO SUBMIT QUESTIONS 5 DAYS PRIOR TO BID OPENING

IN ORDER TO ENSURE ADEQUATE TIME IS ALLOTTED TO FORM AN APPROPRIATE

RESPONSE AND AMEND THE SOLICITATION, IF NECESSARY. TO SUBMIT AND REVIEW

INQUIRY ITEMS, PROSPECTIVE VENDORS WILL NEED TO USE THE BIDDER INQUIRY

KEY PRESENTED BELOW AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS LISTED BELOW THE KEY

FOR ACCESS. A PROSPECTIVE VENDOR WHO SUBMITS A COMMENT/QUESTION WILL

RECEIVE AN ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THEIR COMMENT/QUESTION VIA EMAIL,

FOLLOWED BY AN ANSWER TO THE COMMENT/QUESTION AFTER IT HAS BEEN

PROCESSED BY OUR TECHNICAL TEAM.

ALL TIMELY QUESTIONS AND APPROVED ANSWERS WILL BE MADE AVAILABLE

THROUGH PROJNET. APPROVED ANSWERS TO ALL TIMELY QUESTIONS WILL ALSO BE

POSTED ON THE FEDBIZOPS IN THE FORM OF A REPORT GENERATED FROM PROJNET

AS SOON AS THE COMMENT/QUESTION ENTERING PERIOD IS OVER AND ALL

ANSWERS ARE ALL FINALIZED.

THE SOLICITATION NUMBER IS: W912EE20B0002

THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY IS: KJ8KP9-HZ26VX

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR PROJNET BID INQUIRY ACCESS:

1. FROM THE PROJNET HOME PAGE LINKED ABOVE, CLICK ON QUICK ADD ON THE

UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN.

2. IDENTIFY THE AGENCY. THIS SHOULD BE MARKED AS USACE.

3. KEY. ENTER THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY LISTED ABOVE.

4. EMAIL. ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU WOULD LIKE TO USE FOR

COMMUNICATION.

5. CLICK CONTINUE. A PAGE WILL THEN OPEN SAYING THAT A USER ACCOUNT

WAS NOT FOUND AND WILL ASK YOU TO CREATE ONE USING THE PROVIDED

FORM.

6. ENTER YOUR FIRST NAME, LAST NAME, COMPANY, CITY, STATE, PHONE,

EMAIL, SECRET QUESTION, SECRET ANSWER, AND TIME ZONE. MAKE SURE TO

REMEMBER YOUR SECRET QUESTION AND ANSWER AS THEY WILL BE USED

FROM THIS POINT ON TO ACCESS THE PROJNET SYSTEM.

7. CLICK ADD USER. ONCE THIS IS COMPLETED YOU ARE NOW REGISTERED

WITHIN PROJNET AND ARE CURRENTLY LOGGED INTO THE SYSTEM.

SPECIFIC INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE PROJNET BID INQUIRY ACCESS:

1. FOR FUTURE ACCESS TO PROJNET, YOU WILL NOT BE EMAILED ANY TYPE OF

PASSWORD. YOU WILL UTILIZE YOUR SECRET QUESTION AND SECRET ANSWER

TO LOG IN.

2. FROM THE PROJNET HOME PAGE LINKED ABOVE, CLICK ON QUICK ADD ON THE

UPPER RIGHT SIDE OF THE SCREEN.

3. IDENTIFY THE AGENCY. THIS SHOULD BE MARKED AS USACE.

4. KEY. ENTER THE BIDDER INQUIRY KEY LISTED ABOVE.

5. EMAIL. ENTER THE EMAIL ADDRESS YOU USED TO REGISTER PREVIOUSLY IN

PROJNET.

6. CLICK CONTINUE. A PAGE WILL THEN OPEN ASKING YOU TO ENTER THE

ANSWER TO YOUR SECRET QUESTION.

7. ENTER YOUR SECRET ANSWER AND CLICK LOGIN. ONCE THIS IS COMPLETED

YOU ARE NOW LOGGED INTO THE SYSTEM.

SPECIAL NOTICES

1. SOLICITATION NO. W912EE20B0002

PROJECT TITLE: CONCORDIA PARISH, LOUISIANA, MRL ITEM 329-R SEEPAGE REMEDIATION,

FC/MR&T, WBMRL, BLACK HAWK, LOUISIANA

BIDS ARE DUE ON 30 JANUARY 2020, 1400 HOURS, CENTRAL, AT PLACE OF BID.

RIGHT-OF-WAY IS NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION; THEREFORE, BIDS

WILL NOT BE OPENED AND CONTRACT AWARD WILL NOT BE MADE UNTIL ALL NECESSARY

RIGHT-OF WAY IS AVAILABLE. RIGHT-OF-ENTRY IS AVAILABLE FOR THE PURPOSE OF

CONDUCTING A SITE VISIT.

2. MAIL BIDS TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS, VICKSBURG DISTRICT

HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, ATTENTION: FRETESHIA L. JOHNSON, 4155 EAST CLAY STREET, ROOM

120, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183-3435. BIDS SENT BY COMMERCIAL CARRIER SHALL BE

CLEARLY MARKED ON THE OUTER ENVELOPE AS CONTAINING A “SEALED BID”. BIDS MUST BE

RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE EXACT TIME SET FOR BID OPENING.

3. HAND CARRIED BIDS MUST BE DELIVERED TO THE CONTRACTING OFFICE, ROOM 120, IN THE VICKSBURG DISTRICT HEADQUARTERS BUILDING, 4155 CLAY STREET, VICKSBURG, MISSISSIPPI 39183-3435. ALL BIDS MUST BE RECEIVED PRIOR TO THE EXACT TIME SET FOR BID OPENING.

NOTE: BIDS DELIVERED LATER THAN 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE TIME SET FOR THE BID OPENING

SHALL BE DELIVERED DIRECTLY TO ROOM 103, BID OPENING ROOM, RATHER THAN ROOM 120,

THE PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ROOM.

4. PROPOSALS SHALL BE DELIVERED EITHER IN PERSON, VIA MAIL, OR SENT

ELECTRONICALLY VIA EMAIL TO FRETESHIA.L.JOHNSON@USACE.ARMY.MIL. SEALED BIDS

FOR THE WORK DESCRIBED HEREIN WILL BE RECEIVED UNTIL DATE AND TIME OF BID

OPENING.

5. THIS PROCUREMENT IS A TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE.

6. BID OPENING MAY BE ATTENDED IN PERSON OR VIEWED ONLINE AT

HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CHANNEL/UC8AGWLZGSYAHHISJG31RFOW/LIVE.

7. YOUR ATTENTION IS DIRECTED TO SECTION 00100-INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS CLAUSE

ENTITLED “SUBMISSION OF BIDS”. IT IS THE BIDDER’S RESPONSIBILITY TO ENSURE THAT BIDS

SENT BY COMMERCIAL CARRIER ARE CLEARLY IDENTIFIED AS CONTAINING A SEALED BID ON

THE OUTERMOST ENVELOPE. THIS INCLUDES, BUT IS NOT LIMITED TO, BIDS SENT VIA: FEDERAL EXPRESS, AIRBORNE EXPRESS, EXPRESS COURIER SERVICES, INC., EXPRESS MAIL - U.S. POSTAL

SERVICE, UNITED PARCEL SERVICE AND PUROLATOR.

8. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENT OF THE EQUAL OPPORTUNITY CLAUSE WHICH

MAY APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

9. NOTE THE AFFIRMATIVE ACTION REQUIREMENT OF THE CONTRACT CLAUSE ENTITLED,

“AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION”, WHICH WILL APPLY

TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION.

10. SEE SECTION 00 80 00.00 09, SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, CLAUSE ENTITLED

“COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF WORK”.

11. SEE SECTION 01 00 00.00 09, GENERAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS CLAUSE, ENTITLED,

“PAYMENT INVOICES” WHICH WILL APPLY TO THE CONTRACT RESULTING FROM THIS

SOLICITATION. THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION REQUIRES THAT THE “REMIT TO”

ADDRESS OF THE INVOICE MATCH THE “REMIT TO” ADDRESS ON THE CONTRACT OR A PROPER

NOTICE OF ASSIGNMENT.

12. BIDS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED NOR SHALL BIDS BE WITHDRAWN TELEGRAPHICALLY OR BY

ELECTRONIC COMMERCE.

13. IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PROVISIONS OF SUBPART 36.201 (EVALUATION OF CONTRACTOR

PERFORMANCE) OF THE FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION (FAR), CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE SHALL BE EVALUATED THROUGHOUT THE PERFORMANCE OF

THE CONTRACT. THE UNITED STATES ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS (USACE) FOLLOWS THE

PROCEDURES OUTLINED IN ENGINEERING REGULATION 415-1-17 TO FULFILL THIS FAR

REQUIREMENT. FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS AWARDED AT OR ABOVE $100,000.00,

THEUSACE WILL EVALUATE CONTRACTOR’S PERFORMANCE AND PREPARE A PERFORMANCE

REPORT USING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTOR APPRAISAL SUPPORT SYSTEM (CCASS),

WHICH IS NOW A WEB-BASED SYSTEM. AFTER AN EVALUATION (INTERIM OR FINAL) IS WRITTEN

UP BY THE USACE, THE CONTRACTOR WILL HAVE THE ABILITY TO ACCESS, REVIEW AND

COMMENT ON THE EVALUATION FOR A PERIOD OF 30 DAYS. ACCESSING AND USING CCASS

REQUIRES SPECIFIC SOFTWARE, CALLED PKI CERTIFICATION, WHICH IS INSTALLED ON THE

USER’S COMPUTER. THE CERTIFICATION IS A DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE REQUIREMENT AND

WAS IMPLEMENTED TO PROVIDE SECURITY IN ELECTRONIC TRANSACTIONS. THE

CERTIFICATION SOFTWARE COULD COST APPROXIMATELY $110 - $125 PER CERTIFICATE PER

YEAR AND IS PURCHASED FROM AN EXTERNAL CERTIFICATE AUTHORITIES (ECA) VENDOR.

CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT THE PKI CERTIFICATION PROCESS AND FOR CONTACTING

VENDORS CAN BE FOUND ON THE WEB SITE: HTTP://WWW.CPARS.NAVY.MIL/. IF THE

CONTRACTOR WISHES TO PARTICIPATE IN THE PERFORMANCE EVALUATION PROCESS, ACCESS

TO CCASS AND PKI CERTIFICATION IS THE SOLE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE CONTRACTOR.

14. ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT)

THE “INSTALLATION EROC” FOR THE VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE IS “B4."

15. BID PACKAGE ATTACHMENTS, REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS ARE TO BE

COMPLETED AND INCLUDED IN THE BID PACKAGE SUBMITTED BY THE OFFEROR.

16. PRIOR TO BID OPENING, IN ACCORDANCE WITH FEDERAL ACQUISITION REGULATION PART

14.303 (b) MODIFICATION OR WITHDRAWAL OF BIDS, “A BID MAY BE WITHDRAWN IN PERSON BY

A BIDDER OR ITS AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE IF, BEFORE THE EXACT

TIME SET FOR OPENING OF BIDS, THE IDENTITY OF THE PERSONS REQUESTING WITHDRAWAL IS

ESTABLISHED AND THAT PERSON SIGNS A RECEIPT FOR THE BID."

THE FOLLOWING STEPS WILL BE REQUIRED BY THE VICKSBURG CONTRACTING OFFICE:

1) CONTRACTOR MUST PRESENT A LETTER VERIFYING THEY ARE A REPRESENTATIVE OF THE

COMPANY.

2) CONTRACTOR MUST SHOW VALID, GOVERNMENT ISSUED PICTURE ID.

3) VICKSBURG DISTRICT CONTRACTING OFFICE WILL HAVE THE REPRESENTATIVE SIGN A

RECEIPT FOR BID.

PURSUANT TO FAR 52.232-5 AND 52.232-33, ALL PAYMENTS UNDER THIS CONTRACT WILL BE

MADE BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER (EFT). CONTRACTORS ARE REQUIRED TO

COMPLETE FORM:

UFC-DISB-4.

THE FORM MAY BE DOWNLOADED FROM THE U. S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

FINANCE CENTER AT:

HTTPS://WWW.TAM.USACE.ARMY.MIL/PORTALS/53/DOCS/UDC/ADMIN/DIRECT_DEPOSIT.PDF

GENERAL NOTICES

1. AUTHORITY & APPROPRIATION INFORMATION PROGRAM DATA

AUTHORITY: FLOOD CONTROL ACTS OF 1928, 1936, 1941, 1944, 1946, 1950, 1954, 1962, 1965, 1968, RIVER BASIN MONETARY AUTHORIZATION ACT OF 1971, WRDA 1992, SEC 103, WRDA 2000, SECTION 508

APPROPRIATION: FURTHER CONTINUING AND SECURITY ASSISTANCE APPROPRIATIONS ACT,

FUNDING CITATION: 96 x 3112

2. NEGOTIATIONS AFTER SEALED BIDDING.

THE GOVERNMENT HAS THE OPTION TO REJECT ALL BIDS RECEIVED IN RESPONSE TO THE

SEALED BID ADVERTISEMENT AND INITIATE NEGOTIATION. NEGOTIATIONS WILL INCLUDE

SOLICITING OFFERS FROM EACH RESPONSIBLE BIDDER THAT SUBMITS A BID IN RESPONSE TO

THE INVITATION FOR BIDS. IF, AFTER BID OPENING, THE CONTRACTING OFFICER DETERMINES THAT NEGOTIATIONS ARE IN THE BEST INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT, THE FOLLOWING STEPS

WILL BE FOLLOWED:

(a) AN AMENDMENT TO THE SEALED BID ADVERTISEMENT WILL BE ISSUED TO EACH

RESPONSIBLE BIDDER CHANGING THE INVITATION FOR BIDS NUMBER TO REQUEST FOR

PROPOSALS NUMBER. THE AMENDMENT WILL ALSO MAKE ANY NECESSARY CHANGES

TO THE SCOPE OF THE WORK.

(b) A COVER LETTER SIGNED BY THE NEGOTIATOR WILL ACCOMPANY THE AMENDMENT

EXPLAINING THE PROCEDURES TO BE FOLLOWED DURING NEGOTIATIONS.

3. BID, PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS.

A BID BOND IS REQUIRED WITH THE BID PACKAGE AND IS TO BE EXECUTED ON STANDARD

FORM SF24. PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS WITH BE REQUIRED AFTER AWARD. SEE

SECTION 00700, CONTRACT CLAUSES 52.228-1, BID GUARANTEE AND 52.228-15, PERFORMANCE

AND PAYMENT BONDS – CONSTRUCTION.

4. AMENDMENTS PRIOR TO DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS.

THE RIGHT IS RESERVED, AS THE INTEREST OF THE GOVERNMENT MAY REQUIRE, TO REVISE OR

AMEND THE SPECIFICATIONS AND/OR DRAWINGS PRIOR TO THE DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS.

SUCH REVISIONS OR AMENDMENTS, IF ANY, WILL BE ANNOUNCED BY AMENDMENT OR

AMENDMENTS TO THIS INVITATION FOR BIDS. COPIES OF SUCH AMENDMENTS AS MAY BE

ISSUED WILL BE FURNISHED TO ALL PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS. IF THE REVISION OR AMENDMENTS

ARE OF A NATURE WHICH REQUIRE MATERIAL CHANGES IN QUANTITIES OR PRICES BID OR

BOTH, THE DATE SET FOR OPENING BIDS MAY BE POSTPONED BY SUCH NUMBER OF DAYS AS IN THE OPINION OF THE DISTRICT ENGINEER WILL ENABLE BIDDERS TO REVISE THEIR BIDS. IN

SUCH CASE, THE AMENDMENTS WILL INCLUDE AN ANNOUNCEMENT OF THE NEW DATE FOR

OPENING BIDS.

5. BUSINESS INTEGRITY.

THE APPARENT SUCCESSFUL BIDDER AS A CONDITION FOR AWARD OF ANY CONTRACT

RESULTING FROM THIS SOLICITATION MAY BE REQUIRED TO EXECUTE A CERTIFICATE RELATED

TO BUSINESS INTEGRITY.

6. CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK.

BIDDERS SHOULD VISIT THE SITE AND TAKE SUCH OTHER STEPS AS MAY BE REASONABLY

NECESSARY TO ASCERTAIN THE NATURE AND LOCATION OF THE WORK, AND THE GENERAL AND

LOCAL CONDITIONS WHICH CAN AFFECT THE WORK OR THE COST THEREOF. FAILURE TO DO SO

WILL NOT RELIEVE BIDDERS FROM RESPONSIBILITY FOR ESTIMATING PROPERLY THE

DIFFICULTY OR COST OF SUCCESSFULLY PERFORMING THE WORK. THE GOVERNMENT WILL

ASSUME NO RESPONSIBILITY FOR ANY UNDERSTANDING OR REPRESENTATIONS CONCERNING

CONDITIONS MADE BY ANY OF ITS OFFICERS OR AGENTS PRIOR TO THE EXECUTION OF THE

CONTRACT, UNLESS INCLUDED IN THE INVITATION FOR BIDS, THE SPECIFICATIONS, OR RELATED

DOCUMENTS.

7. BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS.

A DETERMINATION OF CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY WILL BE MADE. A DETERMINATION OF

NON-RESPONSIBILITY MAY BE CAUSE FOR THE REJECTION OF A PROSPECTIVE CONTRACTOR'S

BID. IN ACCORDANCE WITH FAR 9.104-1 - GENERAL STANDARDS, BEFORE A BID IS CONSIDERED

FOR AWARD, THE BIDDER SHALL BE REQUESTED BY THE GOVERNMENT TO SUBMIT A

STATEMENT REGARDING THEIR PREVIOUS EXPERIENCE IN PERFORMING COMPARABLE WORK,

THEIR BUSINESS AND TECHNICAL ORGANIZATION, FINANCIAL RESOURCES, THE PLANT

AVAILABLE TO BE USED IN PERFORMING THE WORK AND/OR OTHER INFORMATION NECESSARY

TO MAKE THE DETERMINATION OF CONTRACTOR RESPONSIBILITY.

8. SITE OF THE WORK.

BIDDERS ARE ADVISED THAT FOR PURPOSE OF APPLICABILITY OF THE DAVIS-BACON ACT AND

OTHER CONTRACT LABOR STANDARD PROVISIONS, "THE SITE OF THE WORK" UNDER THE

CONTRACT TO BE AWARDED PURSUANT TO THIS INVITATION MAY NOT BE LIMITED TO THE

PHYSICAL PLACE(S) WHERE THE CONSTRUCTION CALLED FOR IN THE CONTRACT WILL REMAIN

WHEN WORK ON IT HAS BEEN COMPLETED. THE "SITE OF THE WORK" MAY INCLUDE OTHER

ADJACENT OR NEARBY PROPERTY USED BY THE CONTRACTOR OR SUBCONTRACTORS DURING

SUCH CONSTRUCTION. FOR EXAMPLE, FABRICATION PLANTS, MOBILE FACTORIES, BATCH PLANTS, BORROW PITS, JOB HEADQUARTERS, TOOL YARDS, ETC., WILL BE CONSIDERED PART OF THE SITE OF

THE WORK PROVIDED THEY ARE DEDICATED EXCLUSIVELY OR NEARLY SO TO PERFORMANCE ON

THE CONTRACT AND ARE SO LOCATED IN PROXIMITY TO THE ACTUAL CONSTRUCTION LOCATION

THAT IT WOULD BE REASONABLE TO INCLUDE THEM.

9. INFORMATION REGARDING BIDDING MATERIAL, BID GUARANTEE, AND BONDS.

(a) SPECIFICATIONS, INVITATION NO. W912EE20B0002 BIDDING SCHEDULE, PRE-AWARD

INFORMATION/DESCRIPTION OF WORK/BID EVALUATION, EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE,

CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT CLAUSES, AND WAGE DETERMINATION GENERAL DECISIONS

NO. LA20190004 12/06/2019 OF THE SECRETARY OF LABOR, ARE PARTS OF THIS INVITATION.

(b) (1) AN OFFEROR (BIDDER) ELECTING TO USE INDIVIDUAL SURETIES FOR EITHER BID

GUARANTEES OR PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS MUST SUBMIT, CONCURRENTLY

WITH THE BONDS AND REQUIRED AFFIDAVITS, A STATEMENT OF BOTH THE BUSINESS AND

PERSONAL NAMES OF THE PERSONS AND/OR BROKERAGES FIRMS THROUGH WHOM THE

BONDS OR THE GUARANTEES WERE OBTAINED, TOGETHER WITH THE ADDRESS AND

TELEPHONE NUMBER OF THE PERSONS AND/OR BROKERAGE FIRMS.

(2) OFFERORS OR BIDDERS SHOULD NOTE THAT SOME INDIVIDUAL SURETIES AND

BROKERS OF INDIVIDUAL SURETIES HAVE BEEN DEBARRED OR SUSPENDED FROM

OFFERING THEMSELVES OR OTHERS AS SURETIES TO THE GOVERNMENT. OFFERORS OR

BIDDERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ASCERTAINING THE CURRENT STATUS OF THEIR SURETIES

AND BROKERS.

(3) FAILURE TO PROVIDE THE REQUIRED INFORMATION OR THE SUBMISSION OF BID

GUARANTEES OBTAINED FROM DEBARRED OR SUSPENDED SURETIES OR BROKERS MAY

CAUSE REJECTION OF THE OFFER (BID).

10. DEFINITIONS

(a) THE TERM "HEAD OF THE AGENCY" OR "SECRETARY" AS USED HEREIN MEANS THE

SECRETARY OF THE ARMY; AND THE TERM "HIS DULY AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE"

MEANS THE CHIEF OF ENGINEERS, DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY, OR AN INDIVIDUAL OR

BOARD DESIGNATED BY HIM.

(b) "CONTRACTING OFFICER" MEANS A PERSON WITH THE AUTHORITY TO ENTER INTO, ADMINISTER, AND/OR TERMINATE CONTRACTS AND MAKE RELATED DETERMINATIONS AND

FINDINGS. THE TERM INCLUDES CERTAIN AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVES OF THE

CONTRACTING OFFICER ACTING WITHIN THE LIMITS OF THEIR AUTHORITY AS DELEGATED

BY THE CONTRACTING OFFICER.

(c) THE AGENCY BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS HAVING JURISDICTION OVER ALL APPEALS

FROM FINAL DECISIONS OF THE CONTRACTING OFFICER UNDER THE CONTRACT DISPUTES

ACT OF L978 IS THE ARMED SERVICES BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS, ADDRESSED AS

FOLLOWS: RECORDER, ARMED SERVICES BOARD OF CONTRACT APPEALS, SKYLINE 6, 7TH

FLOOR, 5109 LEESBURG PIKE, FALLS CHURCH, VIRGINIA 22041-3208.

(d) "SMALL BUSINESS CONCERN" MEANS A CONCERN INCLUDING ITS AFFILIATES, THAT IS

INDEPENDENTLY OWNED AND OPERATED, NOT DOMINANT IN THE FIELD OF OPERATION IN

WHICH IT IS BIDDING ON GOVERNMENT CONTRACTS, AND QUALIFIED AS A SMALL BUSINESS

UNDER THE CRITERIA AND SIZE STANDARDS IN 13 CFR 121.

(1) SIZE STANDARDS FOR CONSTRUCTION AND SPECIAL TRADES.

(A) CONSTRUCTION. A CONCERN IS SMALL IF ITS AVERAGE ANNUAL RECEIPTS

FOR ITS PRECEDING 3 FISCAL YEARS DID NOT EXCEED $39.5 MILLION.

(B) DREDGING. A CONCERN IS SMALL IF (1) ITS AVERAGE ANNUAL RECEIPTS FOR

ITS PRECEDING 3 FISCAL YEARS DID NOT EXCEED $30 MILLION, AND (2) AT LEAST

40 PERCENT OF THE YARDAGE IN THE CONTRACT'S PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS IS

DREDGED WITH EQUIPMENT OWNED BY THE CONCERN OR OBTAINED FROM

ANOTHER SMALL BUSINESS DREDGING CONCERN.

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) indicator means a four-character suffix to the unique entity identifier. The suffix is assigned at the discretion of the commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity to establish additional System for Award Management records for identifying alternative EFT accounts (see subpart 32.11) for the same entity.

Registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) means that--

(1) The Offeror has entered all mandatory information, including the unique entity identifier and the EFT indicator, if applicable, the Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code, as well as data required by the Federal Funding Accountability and Transparency Act of 2006 (see subpart 4.14) into SAM;

(2) The offeror has completed the Core, Assertions, and Representations and Certifications, and Points of Contact sections of the registration in SAM;

(3) The Government has validated all mandatory data fields, to include validation of the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The offeror will be required to provide consent for TIN validation to the Government as a part of the SAM registration process; and

(4) The Government has marked the record ``Active''.

Unique entity identifier means a number or other identifier used to identify a specific commercial, nonprofit, or Government entity. See www.sam.gov for the designated entity for establishing unique entity identifiers.

(b)(1) An Offeror is required to be registered in SAM when submitting an offer or quotation, and shall continue to be registered until time of award, during performance, and through final payment of any contract, basic agreement, basic ordering agreement, or blanket purchasing agreement resulting from this solicitation.

(2) The Offeror shall enter, in the block with its name and address on the cover page of its offer, the annotation ``Unique Entity Identifier'' followed by the unique entity identifier that identifies the Offeror's name and address exactly as stated in the offer. The Offeror also shall enter its EFT indicator, if applicable. The unique entity identifier will be used by the Contracting Officer to verify that the Offeror is registered in SAM.

(c) If the Offeror does not have a unique entity identifier, it should contact the entity designated at www.sam.gov for establishment of the unique entity identifier directly to obtain one. The Offeror should be prepared to provide the following information:

(1) Company legal business name.

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

(3) Company physical street address, city, state, and Zip Code.

(4) Company mailing address, city, state and Zip Code (if separate from physical).

(5) Company telephone number.

(6) Date the company was started.

(7) Number of employees at your location.

(8) Chief executive officer/key manager.

(9) Line of business (industry).

http://www.sam.gov/ http://www.sam.gov/

(10) Company headquarters name and address (reporting relationship within your entity).

(d) Processing time should be taken into consideration when registering. Offerors who are not registered in SAM should consider applying for registration immediately upon receipt of this solicitation. See https://www.sam.gov for information on registration.

(End of Provision)

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.

(End of provision)

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.

(End of provision) https://www.sam.gov/

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.

(End of provision)

52.214-7 LATE SUBMISSIONS, MODIFICATIONS, AND WITHDRAWALS OF BIDS (NOV 1999)

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

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

(i) If it was transmitted through an electronic commerce method authorized by the IFB, it was received at the initial point of entry to the Government infrastructure not later than 5:00 p.m. one working day prior to the date specified for receipt of bids; or

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

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

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

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified for receipt of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

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

(End of provision)

52.214-18 PREPARATION OF BIDS--CONSTRUCTION (APR 1984)

(a) Bids must be (1) submitted on the forms furnished by the Government or on copies of those forms, and (2) manually signed. The person signing a bid must initial each erasure or change appearing on any bid form.

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

(1) Lump sum bidding;

(2) Alternate prices;

(3) Units of construction; or

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

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

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

(End of provision)

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)

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

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

(End of provision)

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

Offers submitted in response to this solicitation shall be in terms of U.S. dollars. Offers received in other than U.S.

dollars shall be rejected.

(End of provision)

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:

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 Baton Rouge,, Louisiana, Non-SMSA Parishes, which includes Concordia Parish, Louisiana.

Economic Area

Goals for Minority Participation for

Each Trade

Goals for Female Participation for

Each Trade Baton Rouge, Louisiana Non-SMSA (Non-Standard Metropolitan 30.4% 6.9% Statistical Area) Parishes

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR

TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (AUG 2018)

(a) Definitions. As used in this provision--

Person--

(1) Means--

(i) A natural person;

(ii) A corporation, business association, partnership, society, trust, financial institution, insurer, underwriter, guarantor, and any other business organization, any other nongovernmental entity, organization, or group, and any governmental entity operating as a business enterprise; and

(iii) Any successor to any entity described in paragraph (1)(ii) of this definition; and

(2) Does not include a government or governmental entity that is not operating as a business enterprise.

Sensitive technology--

(1) Means hardware, software, telecommunications equipment, or any other technology that is to be used specifically--

(i) To restrict the free flow of unbiased information in Iran; or

(ii) To disrupt, monitor, or otherwise restrict speech of the people of Iran; and

(2) Does not include information or informational materials the export of which the President does not have the authority to regulate or prohibit pursuant to section 203(b)(3) of the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1702(b)(3)).

(b) The offeror shall email questions concerning sensitive technology to the Department of State at CISADA106@state.gov.

(c) Except as provided in paragraph (d) of this provision or if a waiver has been granted in accordance with 25.703- 4, by submission of its offer, the offeror—

(1) Represents, to the best of its knowledge and belief, that the offeror does not export any sensitive technology to the government of Iran or any entities or individuals owned or controlled by, or acting on behalf or at the direction of, the government of Iran;

(2) Certifies that the offeror, or any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not engage in any activities for which sanctions may be imposed under section 5 of the Iran Sanctions Act. These sanctioned activities are in the areas of development of the petroleum resources of Iran, production of refined petroleum products in Iran, sale and provision of refined petroleum products to Iran, and contributing to Iran's ability to acquire or develop certain weapons or technologies; and

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds $3,500 with Iran's Revolutionary Guard Corps or any of its officials, agents, or affiliates, the property and interests in property of which are blocked pursuant to the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (50 U.S.C. 1701 et seq.) (see OFAC's Specially Designated Nationals and Blocked Persons List at https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx).

(d) Exception for trade agreements. The representation requirement of paragraph (c)(1) and the certification requirements of paragraphs (c)(2) and (c)(3) of this provision do not apply if— mailto:CISADA106@state.gov https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx

(1) This solicitation includes a trade agreements notice or certification (e.g., 52.225-4, 52.225-6, 52.225-12,…