A22_16-T-0027_Dvls_Lke_1442.pdf

W81G6753354350

Trench Drain at Devils Lake, North Dakota.

Contract involves installation of HDPE trench drain w ith geotextile sock, precast concrete headw all, PVC pipe and f ittings, cleanouts, gate valves, topsoil and seeding.

Estimated price range for this requirement is betw een $25,000 and $100,000. The North American Industry Classification (NAICS) code is 238910, w ith a Small Buisness size standard of $15,000,000. This solicitation is issued as a request for quote (RFQ) w ith a 100% Small Business set aside.

TERRY G ZENKER 651-290-5407

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

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

NEGOTIATED

17-Mar-2016

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA

FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________ calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________52.211-10

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________0 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specified in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________31 Mar 2016 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______30 calendar days for Government acceptance after the date offers are due w ill not be considered and w ill be rejected.

SOLICITATION, OFFER,

AND AWARD

(Construction, Alteration, or Repair)

1. SOLICITATION NO.

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

4. CONTRACT NO.

7. ISSUED BY CODE

CONTRACTING DIVISION

USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

W912ES

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20B. SIGNATURE

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NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

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21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

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25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

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W912ES-16-T-0027

Section 00010 - Solicitation Contract Form

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Set Bonds (Payment & Performance)

FFP

FOB: Destination

MILSTRIP: W81G6753354350

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6753354350

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0002 1 Project Trench Drain

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MILSTRIP: W81G6753354350

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6753354350

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Section 00100 - Bidding Schedule/Instructions to Bidders

SCOPE OF WORK

DEVILS LAKE CITY EMBANKMENTS TRENCH DRAIN

RAMSEY COUNTY, NORTH DAKOTA

TECHNICAL SECTION

1. Scope of Work: This project consists of construction of trench drain system to address an area of poor drainage on the landward side of the Devils Lake City Embankment.

2. Submittals:

SUBMITTAL APPROVAL/FOR REVIEWING SECTION

DESCRIPTION INFORMATION ONLY OR INDIVIDUAL

Activity Hazard Analysis* Govt. Approval Required Safety

Environmental Protection Plan* Govt. Approval Required Environmental

Preconstruction Damage Surveys* Govt. Approval Required Contracting Officer’s

Representative (COR)

Construction Surveying Work Govt. Approval Required Surveys Plan and Schedule*

Preliminary Survey* Govt. Approval Required Surveys

Surveyor Professional Certification Govt. Approval Required Surveys and Work Experience*

Material Sources* Govt. Approval Required Geotech/Geology

Gradation Tests* Govt. Approval Required Geotech/Geology

Trench Drain Placement Equipment* For Information Only Geotech/Geology

Pipe, Fitting, Jointing Certificates* Govt. Approval Required General

Rodent Screens* For Information Only General

Imported Topsoil Tests For Information Only COR (pH and organic content)*

Seed Mix Type* For Information Only COR

Mulch Source and Composition* For Information Only COR

Trench Drain Inspection Report Govt. Approval Required General

Geospatial Data Collection Govt. Approval Required Surveys

Compaction Tests Govt. Approval Required Geotech/Geology

As-Built Survey Govt. Approval Required Surveys

* Preconstruction Submittals

a. General: The Contractor shall make submittals as required by the contract. The Contracting Officer may request submittals in addition to those specified when deemed necessary to adequately describe the work covered in the contract. Each submittal shall be complete and in sufficient detail to allow ready determination of compliance with contract requirements. Prior to submittal, all items shall be checked and approved by the Contractor's Quality Control (CQC) System Manager and each item shall be stamped, signed, and dated by the CQC System Manager indicating action taken. Proposed deviations from the contract requirements shall be clearly identified. Submittals shall include items such as: Contractor's, manufacturer's, or fabricator's drawings; descriptive literature including (but not limited to) catalog cuts, diagrams, operating charts or curves; test reports; test cylinders; samples; O&M manuals (including parts list); certifications; warranties; and other such required submittals. Submittals requiring Government approval shall be scheduled and made prior to the acquisition of the material or equipment covered thereby. Samples remaining upon completion of the work shall be picked up and disposed in accordance with manufacturer's Material Safety Data Sheets (MSDS) and in compliance with existing laws and regulations.

b. Governmental Approval: Governmental approval is required for extensions of design, critical materials, deviations, equipment whose compatibility with the entire system must be checked, and other items as designated by the Contracting Officer.

Upon completion of review of submittals requiring Government approval, the submittals will be identified as having received approval by being so stamped and dated. Five copies of the submittal will be retained by the Contracting Officer and 1 copy of the submittal will be returned to the Contractor.

c. Information Only: Normally submittals for information only will not be returned.

Approval of the Contracting Officer is not required on information only submittals.

The Government reserves the right to require the Contractor to resubmit any item found not to comply with the contract. This does not relieve the Contractor from the obligation to furnish material conforming to the contract; will not prevent the Contracting Officer from requiring removal and replacement of nonconforming material incorporated in the work; and does not relieve the Contractor of the requirement to furnish samples for testing by the Government laboratory or for check testing by the Government in those instances where the technical specifications so prescribe.

d. Disapproved Submittals: The Contractor shall make all corrections required by the Contracting Officer and promptly furnish a corrected submittal in the form and number of copies specified for the initial submittal. If the Contractor considers any correction indicated on the submittals to constitute a change to the contract, a notice in accordance with the Contract Clause 52.243-4 "Changes" shall be given promptly to the Contracting Officer

e. Scheduling: Submittals covering component items forming a system or items that are interrelated shall be scheduled to be coordinated and submitted concurrently.

Certifications to be submitted with the pertinent drawings shall be so scheduled. 30 days (exclusive of mailing time) shall be allowed and shown on the register for review and approval. No delay damages or time extensions will be allowed for time lost in late submittals. The submittal register shall provide for a reasonable timely distribution of shop drawings as they are prepared (particularly within a specific discipline, i.e.: structural, mechanical).

f. Submittal Procedure:

i. Copies: The Contractor shall submit 6 hardcopies of each submittal (both Government approved and for information only), or 1 hardcopy and 1 electronic copy, unless otherwise indicated. Each transmittal shall address only one submittal item. Transmittals returned for resubmission shall be resubmitted in their entirety.

ii. Schedule: Shop drawings shall be submitted with ample time to secure Government approval prior to the time the items covered thereby are to be delivered to the site. Additional time should be allowed for possible resubmittal. Materials fabricated or delivered without Government approval of the shop drawing will be subject to rejection. All submittals shall be made prior to commencement of applicable work, and allow adequate time for government review acceptable to the Contracting Officer.

iii. Shop Drawings: Shop drawings shall be reproductions on high quality paper with clear legible print. Drawings shall generally be bordered a minimum of one inch and trimmed to neat lines. Shop drawing quality will be subject to approval. Each shop drawing, including catalog data, shall be identified with a title block including the name of the Contractor, contract number, name and location of project, and name of the item of work or structure to which the shop drawing applies. Catalog data, including specifications and full descriptive matter, may be submitted as shop drawings. Catalog data must be supplemented as necessary to include all pertinent data to verify conformance to the contract documents. When catalog data includes non-applicable data, the applicable data shall be clearly indicated.

iv. Warranties: Any items that are submitted for review or approval of the Contracting Officer should include a copy of the manufacturer's standard warranty if one is available.

v. Deviations: For submittals which include proposed deviations requested by the Contractor, shall set forth in writing the reason for any deviations and annotate such deviations on the submittal. The Government reserves the right to rescind inadvertent approval of submittals containing unnoted deviations.

g. Preconstruction Submittals: include but are not limited to Activity Hazard Analysis;

Environmental Protection Plan; Preconstruction Damage Surveys; Construction Surveying Work Plan and Schedule; Preliminary Survey; Surveyor Professional Certification and Work Experience; Material Sources; Gradation Tests; Trench Drain Placement Equipment; Pipe, Fitting, Jointing Certificates; Rodent Screens; Imported Topsoil Tests (pH and organic content); Seed Mix Type; and Mulch Source and Composition.

h. Final Submittals: include but are not limited to Trench Drain Inspection Report;

Geospatial Data Collection; Compaction Tests; and As-Built Survey.

i. All information, records, and drawings shall be submitted prior to the contract completion date and will become the property of the Government.

ii. Approval of final submittals is required before final payment is made to the Contractor.

3. Plans: The plans for this scope of work include an aerial site photo and contract drawings showing the required work for the contract and are included after the attachments. Contract drawings showing the required work for the contract are included as an attachment. Limits of work for this project are included in the contract drawings.

4. Location of Utilities: The Contractor shall be responsible for verifying the location of all utilities within the immediate work area prior to commencing construction operations. The Contractor shall meet the requirements of the “One Call Excavation Notice System” under Chapter 49 of the North Dakota Century Code. The North Dakota One Call notification center telephone number is (800) 795-0555.

5. Site Safety: Notwithstanding any other provisions of this contract, the Contractor shall comply with all safety and health requirements as outlined in the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual (EM 385-1-1) and OSHA Safety Standards to ensure the safe working conditions for contractor and subcontractor employees, Government employees, and project site. The Safety Manual is available for downloading or viewing on the Internet at:

http://www.publications.usace.army.mil/USACEPublications/EngineerManuals.

6. Environmental Protection: The Contractor shall conduct work associated with this contract in accordance with the Environmental Protection section in the attachments to this scope of work. The Contractor shall complete an environmental protection plan for this project in accordance with the Environmental Protection attachment. The environmental protection plan shall be submitted to the Government for review and approval prior to initiating construction activities at the site.

7. Protection from Invasive Species: Prior to bringing each previously used piece of construction equipment on site for the first time, the Contractor shall inspect and, if necessary, clean it to ensure that it is free from soil residuals, egg deposits from plant pests, noxious weeds, plant seeds, aquatic plants and animals (to include zebra mussels), and any residual water. Any construction equipment brought to the project site that is found to be contaminated with invasive species shall be immediately removed from the site by the Contractor. Contaminated construction equipment removed from the site shall not be brought back on site until all invasive species have been removed. No construction equipment shall be used on site without being inspected and approved for use by the Contracting Officer.

8. Protection of Trees: Trees to be protected shall be determined and staked by the Contracting Officer. Trees shall be protected from wounds to the bark and foliage. The critical root zone of each tree to be protected, as defined by an area extending 1.5 feet radius from each tree for each inch of Diameter at Breast Height (DBH), shall have a high visibility fence 4 feet in height erected by the Contractor around the critical root zone.

9. Protection and Restoration of Existing Embankment: The Contractor’s operations shall minimize impact to the existing embankment. No embankment material will be allowed to be removed to facilitate in the contract. Any portion of the embankment that is damaged shall be restored by the Contractor based on specifications for the original Devils Lake City Embankments contract. These specifications will be provided to the Contractor upon request.

10. Existing Conditions: Excavations and pipe installations will be occurring in fill soils and as such are variable in nature. The ground is very wet and soft and in the past has not supported construction equipment well. Note that the boring logs show the groundwater elevation above the ground surface, which is likely contributing to the soft conditions. Construction mats or other methods may be required.

11. Existing Piezometers: Existing piezometers shown in the Contract Drawings shall be protected in place. Contractor shall notify the Contracting Officer two weeks prior to commencing construction operations to allow the Government sufficient time to remove the piezometer wiring within the work area.

12. Measurement and Payment: Payment items for the work of this contract for which contract job payments will be made are listed in the SCHEDULE and described below. All costs for items of work, which are not specifically mentioned to be included in a particular job payment item, shall be included in the listed job item most closely associated with the work involved. The job price and payment made for each item listed shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all plant, labor, materials, and equipment, and performing any associated Contractor quality control, environmental protection, meeting safety requirements, tests and reports, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided.

a. Trench Drains: Trench Drains will be paid for on a job basis and shall include furnishing all materials, equipment and labor and performing all operations necessary to provide trench drains as shown and specified. Items of work include, but are not limited to, precast concrete headwall, rodent screen, cleanouts, PVC pipe, PVC fittings, perforated HDPE pipe with geotextile sock, pipe bedding, trenching and excavation, granular and random backfill, stripping vegetation, topsoil, and organic material to the lines and grades indicated on the drawings, stockpiling stripped material on-site for later use, dewatering, topsoil, soil amendments, seed, mulch, and watering as specified and as indicated on the drawings. Installation of any temporary safety features required to complete the trench drains and removal of such features after the work is complete as well as any incidentals and restoration work shall be included in the bid price.

13. Surveys: Contractor surveys are required to verify that materials are placed as required by the contract documents. The Contractor shall obtain surveys as the work progresses to verify the lines and grades established for completed work. The surveys shall be conducted in the presence of an authorized representative of the Contracting Officer, unless this requirement is waived by the Contracting Officer.

a. Surveyor Qualifications: All survey data collection shall be accomplished under the direction of a professional surveyor licensed and registered by the State of North Dakota. The professional surveyor shall be on site at all times during surveying activities.

The Contractor shall submit for approval documentation of surveyor licensing or registration in the State of North Dakota as well as a listing of the surveyor’s work experience over the last three years.

b. Construction Surveying Work Plan and Schedule: Prior to commencing surveying work, the Contractor shall submit for approval a Construction Surveying Work Plan and Schedule detailing:

i. Pertinent information as to how the requirements in this scope of work are being met by the Contractor.

ii. A project specific construction surveying work schedule for the construction surveying and how it relates to the time frame for construction activities and the Government inspection needs.

iii. A proposed method of communications between the Contractor and Government personnel.

iv. How and when the Contractor will make delivery of the as-built survey data to the Contracting Officer.

c. Geospatial Data:

i. Metadata: All geospatial information submitted must include Federal Geographic Data Committee (FGDC) compliant metadata. See U. S. Army Corps of Engineers publication EM 1110-1-2909, Engineering and Design:

Geospatial Data and Systems (2012) or http://www.fgdc.gov/metadata/documents/workbook_0501_bmk.pdf for more information.

ii. Geospatial Information: Geospatial data that may be used includes any of the following information: GIS drawings/maps, topographic mapping, and geo-referenced digital drawings generated from hard copy maps/drawings, high-order geodetic control (horizontal and vertical) surveys using Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) or Global Positioning System (GPS) and conventional survey techniques for control and property/boundary surveys.

iii. GNSS/GPS Data: The Contractor shall collect and submit to the Contracting Officer the GNSS observables (L1/L2) in both the GNSS receiver's native format and the Receiver Independent Exchange Format (RINEX) all Real Time Kinematic, Static, and Differential Surveys. If a Virtual Reference Network (VRS) is not used, a completed observation log sheet is required for each base station occupation/session. All GNSS/GPS control surveys require "closed" observation campaigns. A "closed" campaign consists of more than one observation of each control point. Use appropriate observation times for the level of accuracy required for the type of work.

iv. Field Notes/Books: The Contractor shall submit all original field books / notes / computation sheets fully describing the geospatial data collection and all significant events related to said event. This allows the Contracting Officer to apply quality assurance measures to the data collected. Compile the format and content of field notes/books according to U. S. Army Corps of Engineers publication EM 1110-1-1005, Engineering and Design: Control and Topographic Surveying (2007) -Chapter 12.

v. Datums and Units of Measure: Use the spatial reference information on the drawings. Ensure all geospatial data submitted is referenced to the National Spatial Reference System (NSRS).

d. Geospatial Data Collection Equipment: Positioning equipment for geospatial data collection shall be capable of achieving the required accuracy for the work being performed. Perform initial calibration and subsequent checks in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions. Provide documentation of all calibrations and subsequent checks to the Contracting Officer. Positioning equipment includes, but is not limited to, the following: conventional/robotic total stations, GNSS/GPS systems, digital levels and hydrographic survey equipment.

e. Geospatial Data Collection: The Contracting Officer reserves the right to be present for all geospatial data collection field work. For preliminary, as-built, quantity surveys and verification of design section surveys perform a breakline and grid style survey/point cloud of the project area at sufficient spacing to accurately define site conditions and as-built conditions but not to exceed 50 feet. Conduct the breakline and grid style survey/point cloud with an equipment type that can meet or exceed the requisite accuracies. Produce and submit the following for approval: (1) a DTM surface file in Bentley InRoads® .DTM format, LandXML format, or in a format compatible with Bentley InRoads® approved by the Contracting Officer. The surface file shall include triangles, break lines and surface boundary features. (2) A vector file of planimetric features and point data in a format compatible with Bentley MicroStation®. Draw all point and vector (non-raster) data at elevation. (3) XYZ text file with descriptions. (4) Metadata (in an .xml, .gen, or .met file format) associated with submittal.

f. Preliminary Surveys: The Contractor shall run a preliminary survey, locating the control line (if applicable), all other significant features that may affect the design and/or construction of the project within the limits of the work, and all existing conditions from which construction of the design features will be based. Submit all geospatial data (raw and processed) used to derive preliminary survey documentation as evidence of performance and for review by the Contracting Officer for compliance with applicable standards and guidance. At a minimum, collect the preliminary survey using the appropriate data collection equipment (paragraph Geospatial Data Collection Equipment) for the accuracy level required. Deliver all geospatial data according to paragraph Geospatial Data. No construction shall begin until the preliminary surveys have been reviewed and approved by the Government. Any construction prior to receiving approval of the preliminary surveys shall be at the Contractor’s expense.

g. As-Built Surveys: After construction of the trench drains, the Contractor shall conduct an as-built survey of all project elements and features to accurately document the relationship between the design location and construction location. Provide all geospatial data (raw and processed) used to derive as-built documentation to the Contracting Officer. Ensure data is in compliance with applicable standards and guidance. At a minimum, electronically collect all as-built surveys of project elements and features using the appropriate data collection equipment (paragraph Geospatial Data Collection Equipment) for the accuracy level required and produce sufficient documentation of the as-built conditions. Deliver all geospatial data according to paragraph Geospatial Data.

14. Boring Logs: Borings obtained for this project are shown in the contract drawings, and boring logs are attached at the end of this Section. The borings are representative of subsurface conditions at their respective locations. Variations in the stratigraphy and characteristics of the soil and rock are known to occur between borings. Normal variations in site geology will not be considered as differing materially within the purview of Contract Clause FAR 52.236-3, Differing Site Conditions. Ground water elevations measured in borings are not constant and will fluctuate.

15. Trench Drain Backfill Material: Trench Drain Backfill Material shall meet all requirements for fine aggregate for concrete as specified in NDDOT Section 816.01 except gradation shall be as specified herein. Material shall consist of well graded sand and fine gravel between the limits specified below:

SIEVE SIZE PERCENT BY WEIGHT

PASSING

3/8-inch 100 No. 4 95-100 No. 16 45-80 No. 50 10-30 No. 100 0-10 No. 200 0-3 (as delivered)

0-5 (in place)

16. Random Fill Materials shall consist of material classified by ASTM D 2487 as GW, GP, GC, GM, SP, SM, SC, CL or SW. The material shall be free of ice, snow, frozen earth, trash, debris, sod, roots, organic matter, and stones larger than 3 inches in any dimension.

17. Granular Fill Materials shall be a free draining mixture of stone fragments or gravel, coarse sand, and fine sand. Maximum size shall not be greater than 3/4 inches and shall not contain more than 5 percent by weight of material passing the No. 200 sieve. Granular material may come from any source as long as the material meets the provisions of the specification requirements.

18. Material Testing:

a. Sieve Analysis: Grain-size tests on granular material shall be completed in accordance with ASTM C 136. Results shall be presented in both graphical and tabular forms. The graphical form shall include a plot of grain-size versus the percent finer than a given sieve size. Grain-size shall increase from right to left on the graph. The percent finer axis of the plot shall increase from bottom to top. The tabular form shall include a list of the sieves and the percent of the sample (by weight) finer than each sieve. The raw test data, including the total weight of the sample and the percent retained on each sieve, shall also be provided.

b. Testing Schedule:

i. In-Place Densities (ASTM D 1556 or ASTM D 6938)

1. Typical, 1 test per 500 CY of fill placed.

2. Structure foundations and flood slabs, not less than 1 test for each 2 vertical feet of fill.

3. Utility/pipe trench backfill below pavements and slabs, not less than 1 test per 2 vertical feet per 50 linear feet.

4. Utility/pipe trench backfill in all other areas, not less than 1 test per 2 vertical feet per 100 linear feet.

ii. Sieve Analysis, (ASTM C 136)

1. Granular Fill, 1 test per 500 CY of fill placed, not less than 1 test for each source.

2. Trench Drain Backfill Material, 1 test per 500 CY of fill placed, not less than 1 test for each source.

19. Backfilling And Compaction:

a. PVC Pipe: After the pipe has been properly bedded, selected material indicated on the contract Drawings, at a moisture content that will facilitate compaction, shall be placed along both sides of pipe in layers not exceeding 6 inches in compacted depth. The backfill shall be brought up evenly on both sides of pipe for the full length of pipe. Each layer shall be mechanically compacted to 100 percent of standard Proctor maximum density ASTM D698. This method of filling and compacting shall continue until the fill has reached an elevation of at least 12 inches above the top of the pipe. The remainder of the trench shall be backfilled and compacted by spreading and rolling or compacted by mechanical rammers or tampers in layers not exceeding 12 inches.

i. Backfilling shall not begin until construction below finish grade has been approved, the trench drain system has been inspected, tested and approved;

removed and the excavation cleaned of frost, trash and debris. Trenches not immediately backfilled to grade shall be sloped to drain if practicable. Heavy equipment for spreading and compacting backfill shall not be operated closer to a foundation or other underground structural element than a distance equal to the height of backfill above the top of pipe; the area remaining shall be compacted with power driven hand tampers suitable for the material being compacted.

b. HDPE Pipe: The trench drain shall be installed using either:

i. A machine capable of excavating the trench to the depth indicated, laying the perforated pipe and installing the granular material all in one single pass operation; or

ii. Other equipment capable of constructing the trench drain in the existing wet conditions.

iii. Any contamination of trench drain backfill material shall be rejected.

c. Each layer shall be spread uniformly on an acceptable soil surface. The type of fill, its maximum uncompacted lift thickness, and the minimum compaction requirements (Percent of Standard Proctor density) to which each type of fill shall be compacted shall be as listed below.

Fill Zone Maximum Uncompacted Percent of Standard Lift Thickness (inches) Proctor Density

General Grading 12 92 Utility/Pipe Backfill 12 92

Note: if trencher is used to install HDPE, layer thickness and density requirements do not apply.

20. Trench Drain System:

a. Material Delivery and Storage: Materials delivered to site shall be inspected for damage, unloaded, and stored with minimum handling. Materials shall not be stored directly on the ground. The inside of pipes and fittings shall be kept free of dirt and debris. Plastic pipe shall be installed within 6 months from the date of manufacture unless otherwise approved.

b. Material Handling: Materials shall be handled in such a manner as to insure delivery to the trench in sound undamaged condition. Pipe shall be carried and not dragged to the trench.

c. Material Requirements: Plastic pipe shall contain ultraviolet inhibitor to provide protection from exposure to direct sunlight.

i. Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) Pipe and Fittings: Polyvinyl chloride (PVC) pipe and fittings shall conform to ASTM D 1785, Schedule 40.

ii. Corrugated High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) Pipe and Fittings: Use AASHTO M 252 Type CP, with Class 2 perforations and geotextile sock.

Geotextile sock for corrugated HDPE pipe shall conform to the requirements of NDDOT Type D3 or Type D4 geotextile drain fabric. Fittings shall be manufacturer's standard type and shall conform to the indicated specification.

d. Placement:

i. PVC Placement: Excavation for the trench shall be centered on the pipe alignment. The pipe for the trench drain cleanouts shall be laid to the grades and alignment as indicated. The pipe shall be bedded to the established gradeline. All pipes for the trench drain outlets shall have rodent screens in place and approved before backfilling. Remove stones greater than 2 inches (in any direction) from the zone within 6 inches of the pipe.

ii. HDPE Placement: The trench drain shall be installed using a machine capable of excavating the trench to the depth indicated, laying the perforated pipe and installing the granular material all in one single pass operation. Pipe shall be carefully inspected before it is laid. Any defective or damaged pipe shall be rejected, which includes damage to the geotextile sock. No pipe shall be laid when the trench conditions or weather is unsuitable for such work. All extents of the perforated pipe shall be covered with geotextile sock. Where pipe connections are needed, geotextile shall either overlap by a minimum of 12 inches or be sewn together.

iii. Tolerance: Pipe lines shall be laid to the grades and alignment shown in the contract drawings. Variation from the prescribed grade and alignment shall not exceed one-tenth (0.10) foot. No deviation from grade shall cause a depression in the trench drain that could retain fluids or solids.

e. Material Testing: Strength tests of pipe shall conform to field service test requirements of the AWA Specification, ASTM specification, or AASHTO specification covering the product.

f. Inspection:

i. Cleaning: Locate and expose all cleanouts required for access to trench drain system. Provide access to cleanouts with adequate area for operation of inspection equipment and personnel. Clean and flush pipe segments to be inspected. During cleaning operations care shall be taken and pressures regulated to ensure that no damage is done to the pipe and surrounding geotextile fabric.

ii. Televising: Propel closed-circuit television camera through all trench drain pipe segments to document condition of pipe and joints. Use cleanout for access to pipe segments. Operate camera from remote video monitor display.

Record camera from remote video monitor display, and videotape for Trench Drain Inspection Report.

g. Procedure:

i. Record pipe invert elevations in all trench drain cleanouts.

ii. Move camera through entire pipe segment.

iii. Center lens in pipe area.

iv. Maximum Camera Speed: 30 feet per minute.

v. Relay video signal from camera to monitor and video tape recorder.

vi. Produce audio record concurrently with video record.

vii. Stop camera when necessary to properly document significant items as requested by COR. Significant items include but are not limited to separated joints, crushed pipe, improper alignment, valleys, or raises. If a significant item is identified then the suspect pipe shall be replaced, at no additional cost to the Government.

viii. Zero footage counter at inside wall of cleanouts in each pipe segment.

ix. Verify accuracy of footage counter by measuring surface distance between cleanouts with a measuring wheel.

x. In case of obstruction in pipe segment, reset camera in downstream cleanout and propel upstream to opposite side of obstruction.

xi. If additional cleaning is required subsequent to initial flushing it shall be at no additional cost to the Government.

xii. If the video indicates a deflection in excess of 7.5% may have occurred, then a mandrel test is required to verify. If the mandrel test also fails, the suspect pipe shall be replaced, at no additional cost to the Government.

21. Precast Concrete Headwall: shall be as shown in Contract Drawings (sheet CS501).

22. 6” PVC Pipe Cleanouts: shall be as shown in Contract Drawings (sheet CS501).

23. Jointing:

a. PVC Jointing: Joints shall be solvent-cemented joints in accordance with the requirements of ASTM D 2564, ASTM D 2855, or ASTM F 656.

b. HDPE Jointing: Joints shall be installed in accordance with the manufacturer's specifications. A pipe with physical imperfections shall not be installed. No more than 5 percent stretch in a section will be permitted.

24. Grading: After installation of the trench drains, sufficient time shall be allowed for the work area to drain. After sufficient drainage has occurred, the work area shall be graded smooth so the surface runoff will drain from the existing embankment toe to the existing drainage swale. All disturbed areas are to be graded and seeded.

25. Site Restoration: After trench drains are complete to the required lines and grades, the Contractor will no longer access the site with construction equipment except to restore the areas damaged by the Contractor’s operations to pre-project conditions as specified in the North Dakota Department of Transportation (NDDOT) 2014 publication of the Standard Specifications for Road and Bridge Construction (NDDOT-Standard Specifications).

a. Materials: Turfed areas disturbed by the Contractor’s operations shall be topsoiled and seeded as necessary to restore the ground surface to pre-project conditions.

i. Topsoil: All imported topsoil material used for turf restoration shall be natural, friable, fertile soil of loamy character, containing an amount of organic matter normal to the region, capable of sustaining healthy plant life, and reasonably free from subsoil, roots, heavy or stiff clay, stones larger than 2 inches in greatest dimension, noxious weeds, sticks, brush, litter, and other deleterious matter as specified in Section 203.04 NDDOT-Standard Specifications.

ii. Seed mix Class II – Late Season as specified in Section 251.03 D Seed NDDOT-Standard Specifications, shall be used for reestablishment of turf. The Contractor shall submit documentation from the seed supplier verifying the type of seed mix supplied. Documentation shall include the seed mix designation, percent pure live seed, percent germination, weed seed content, and date tested.

iii. Temporary Seed: Seed species for winter erosion protection, temporary surface erosion control shall consist of 64 pounds of oats per acre as specified in Section 251.03 E Temporary Cover Crop NDDOT-Standard Specifications.

iv. Mulch: Use hydraulic mulch free of germination or growth inhibiting factors.

Provide hydraulic mulch free of recycled paper and toxins. Provide hydraulic mulch with fibers that are capable of absorbing water and allowing infiltration to the underlying soil without restricting emergence of seedlings. Provide a Certificate of Compliance stating that hydraulic mulch has a moisture content less than 10 percent at time of delivery as specified in Section 253.03 B Hydraulic Mulch NDDOT-Standard Specifications.

b. Placement:

i. Topsoil Placement: Placement of imported topsoil to restore damaged areas shall only be done when unfrozen topsoil can be placed on unfrozen ground. If these conditions cannot be met, placement of topsoil and the permanent seed mix shall be postponed until acceptable conditions can be achieved. Placement of topsoil shall be staged such that construction traffic for hauling material does not travel over the topsoil after it is placed. Topsoil shall be spread with a low ground pressure dozer, skid steer loaders, or other equipment capable of lightly compacting the soil and approved by the Contracting Officer. Topsoil shall be spread in one lift. The finished grade shall be such that after subsequent treatment (tillage, topsoiling and planting) the planted grade shall be even with adjoining turfed areas and 1 inch below adjacent paved areas.

ii. Seeding Placement: Placement of the permanent seed mix in an area requiring turf restoration shall be done after operations for placement of trench drains and preparation of the ground surface are complete. No finished construction area shall be left unseeded. When substantially complete areas are not seeded with the permanent seed mix due to weather conditions, a temporary seed shall be placed.

1. Hydroseeding: A two-step hydroseeding operation shall be used. Seed shall be placed first and the hydraulic mulch be placed afterwards to ensure that seed comes into direct contact with the soil. Seed shall be installed by hydroseeding with 500 gallons of water per acre. It is recommended to add 75 pounds of hydraulic mulch per 500 gallons of water for a visual tracer to ensure uniform coverage. After seeding, apply hydraulic mulch at a rate of 1 ton per acre with a minimum of 95% coverage of the seedbed. During the two-step hydroseeding application, the spray shall be directed to obtain a uniform material distribution as evidenced by a formation of a "blotter-like" cover. The mulch shall permit percolation of water to the underlying soil. The seed mixed with water shall be applied within 1 hour after adding to the tank.

2. Seeding Conditions: Seeding operations for the permanent seed mix shall be performed only during periods when beneficial results can be obtained. When drought, excessive moisture, or other unsatisfactory conditions prevail, the work shall be stopped when directed. When special conditions warrant a variance to the seeding operations, proposed alternate times shall be submitted for approval.

3. Seeding Application Rate: Permanent Class II - Late Season seed shall be applied at a minimum rate of 50 lbs/acre.

26. Watering: The Contractor shall be responsible for watering after planting to promote adequate growth and development for a minimum of 21 days. Water shall be distributed with equipment that does not erode or disturb the mulch. If the grass wilts, or if the soil becomes crusted and desiccated during germination, the Contracting Officer may direct watering.

Watering directed by the Contracting Officer shall be performed within 48 hours after notice by the Contracting Officer to the Contractor; and shall place about 10,000 gallons per acre.

27. Other Restoration: Any pavement, sidewalk, or curb and gutter damaged by the Contractor’s operations shall be restored to pre-project conditions in accordance with Devils Lake City Specifications.

Attachments:

General Requirements, Environmental Protection

Boring Logs

Map of City Limits & Flood Protection Conern

Plan Sheets G-001 – G-003, CS-101, CS-501, & CS-601

Dept. of Health, ND – Draft Environmental Assessment & Findings

NOTES TO OFFEROR

NOTES TO OFFEROR

PLEASE E-MAIL ALL QUESTIONS to Terry Zenker, Contract Specialist, at Terry.G.Zenker@USACE.Army.mil

This is a 100% Small Business Set-Aside solicitation. The Contractor’s quote shall contain sufficient information so that the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can determine that the vendor has a clear understanding of the requirements. The Contractor should be prepared to defend any discrepancies between the price quoted and a fair and reasonable estimate prepared by the Government.

Unbalanced Offers: The Government may reject any offer that is materially unbalanced between contract line item numbers or sub-items on the schedule. An offer is materially unbalanced when it is based on prices that are significantly less than the cost for some work and prices that are overstated, in relation to the cost, for other W912ES-16-T-0027 work. A materially unbalanced offer may be rejected if the Contracting Officer has a reasonable doubt as to whether the offer will result in the lowest overall cost to the government even though it may be the low evaluated offer. Additionally, an offer that is so unbalanced that it could be tantamount to an advance payment, will be rejected even if acceptance of the offer would result in the lowest overall cost to the Government.

Quotes shall be evaluated by price and past performance.

All pricing (unit, total, subtotal, grand total, etc.) must be in whole penny amounts.

It is preferred that the quote is e-mailed to:

Terry Zenker, Contract Specialist, at Terry.G.Zenker@USACE.Army.mil

The offeror may also submit the quote by mail / courier to the following:

USACE – ST PAUL

CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: TERRY ZENKER

180 5TH STREET EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1678

NAICS CODE: 238910

OFFEROR SHALL BE REGISTERED IN SAM (System for Award Management) https://www.sam.gov to include the FAR and DFARS Reps and Certs sections with the NAICS code applicable to the solicitation. For assistance with SAM, contact information is below:

SAM by GSA Hours of Operation: Monday – Friday 8am to 8pm ET, U.S. Calls 866-606-8220, Service desk website: http://www.fsd.gov/

Minnesota PTAC (Procurement Technical Assistance Center), www.mnptac.org

612-332-6332, mnptac@mnptac.org

PLEASE E-MAIL ALL QUESTIONS to Terry Zenker, Contract Specialist, at Terry.G.Zenker@USACE.Army.mil

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.214-34 Submission Of Offers In The English Language APR 1991 52.214-35 Submission Of Offers In U.S. Currency APR 1991 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Alt I Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials (Feb 2009) Alternate I

MAY 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.214-4002 ALL OR NONE QUALIFICATIONS (FEB 2011) FAR 14.404-5

A vendor must provide a price on all items in this solicitation to be eligible for award. The Government will award on an “All or None” basis. Evaluation of bids/offers will be based upon only the total price included on the pricing schedule for all items. If options are included in the pricing schedule the evaluation will be conducted in accordance with the applicable option clause in the solicitation.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a firm-fixed price contract resulting from this solicitation.

(End of provision)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

0.7% 6.9%

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

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

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

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting…