W912ES20B0020_Specs.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912ES20B0020

DEVILS LAKE SUB RIVER BASIN

DEVILS LAKE

DEVILS LAKE, NORTH DAKOTA

CONSTRUCTION

DOCUMENTS FOR

DEVILS LAKE 17TH ST. POND 2020

FEBRUARY 2021

US Army Corps of Engineers St. Paul District

Devils Lake 17th Street Pond 2020 DL17THPONDING

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00.00 13 GENERAL

01 14 00.00 13 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00.00 13 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01.00 13 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 41 26.00 13 NORTH DAKOTA NATIONAL POLLUTANT DISCHARGE ELIMINATION

SYSTEM

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.15 10 RESIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM CONTRACTOR MODE(RMS CM)

01 45 04.00 13 CONTRACTOR QUALITY CONTROL

01 50 02.00 13 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES

01 57 20.00 13 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 71 23.05 13 CONTRACTOR SURVEYS

01 78 02.00 10 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 22 70.01 CONTROLLED LOW-STRENGTH MATERIAL (CLSM)

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

03 42 13.00 10 PLANT-PRECAST CONCRETE PRODUCTS FOR BELOW GRADE

CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 50 15 CIVIL WORKS FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 06 00 PUMP DISCHARGE PIPELINES AND VALVES

22 22 22 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPING EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 05 00.00 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR ELECTRICAL

26 24 19.02 PUMP CONTROLS

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00.00 13 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 11 16.00 13 AGGREGATE SURFACE COURSE

32 92 19.00 13 SEEDING

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 46 13 FOUNDATION DRAINAGE

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

SOLICITATION, OFFER, AND AWARD

Devils Lake 17th Street Pond 2020 DL17THPONDING

35 31 19.00 13 STONE PROTECTION (RIPRAP)

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W81G6701911201

This project is located in the City of Devils Lake, North Dakota, just south of Hw y 2. The w ork consists of excavating approximately 2 feet in the existing 17th Street Ponding area for a total of 26 acre-feet of excavation. The excavated material w ill be disposed of on nearby City property. The site is to be topsoiled and seeded follow ing excavation.

A small lif t station is required w hich consists of an approximately 15' manhole, tw o 1,250 gallon per minute electric pumps, and a discharge line across the 17th Street levee/roadw ay.

The North American Industry Classif ication System (NAICS) for this project is 237990 - Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, w ith a size standard of $39.5M.

Estimated Magnitude of this project is betw een $1,000,000 and $5,000,000.

This is a Small Business Set Aside procurement.

Payment and Performance Protection is required in accordance w ith FAR Part 28.

X

GWENDOLYN K DAVIS 651-290-5725

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 (RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE

ISSUED:

5 Feb 2021

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 _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________1 copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________

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

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

D. Offers providing less than _______60 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

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) local time 9 March, 2021 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time. llmarked to show the offeror's name and address, the solicitation number, and the date and time offers are due.

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

FAX:TEL: TEL: FAX:

W912ES20B0020 1 OF 206

20B. SIGNATURE

(REV. 4-85)STANDARD FORM 1442 BACK

TO SIGN

NSN 7540-01-155-3212

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

CODE FACILITY CODE

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

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

AMOUNTS SEE SCHEDULE OF PRICES

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

19. ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF AMENDMENTS

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

AMENDMENT NO.

DATE

20A. NAME AND TITLE OF PERSON AUTHORIZED TO SIGN

OFFER (Type or print)

AWARD (To be completed by Government)

21. ITEMS ACCEPTED:

22. AMOUNT 23. ACCOUNTING AND APPROPRIATION DATA

24. SUBMIT INVOICES TO ADDRESS SHOWN IN ITEM

(4 copies unless otherwise specified)

CODE

(Insert any number equal to or greater than

20C. OFFER DATE

25. OTHER THAN FULL AND OPEN COMPETITION PURSUANT TO

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

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

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

See Item 14

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

30B. SIGNATURE

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

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

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

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

30C. DATE

(Type or print)

TEL: EMAIL:

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

BY

CONTRACTING OFFICER WILL COMPLETE ITEM 28 OR 29 AS APPLICABLE

(Contractor is required to sign this28. NEGOTIATED AGREEMENT

(M ust be fully completed by offeror)OFFER

W912ES20B0020

Table of Contents

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SECTION 00 00 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

SAM REGISTRATION

RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA

BIDDER INQUIRIES

BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING

IFB EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS

AMENDMENTS:

BID SCHEDULE

SECTION 00 01 00 - SOLICITATION

52.225-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH ENTITIES ENGAGING IN CERTAIN ACTIVITIES OR TRANSACTIONS RELATING TO IRAN--

REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS. (JUN 2020)

SECTION 00 21 13 - INSTRUCTIONS TO BIDDERS

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

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APR 1984)

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEC 2016)

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 1984)

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

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

52.214-19 CONTRACT AWARD--SEALED BIDDING--CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

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

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

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK (MAY 2014) 52.222-23 NOTICE OF REQUIREMENT FOR AFFIRMATIVE ACTION TO ENSURE EQUAL EMPLOYMENT

OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (AUG 2018)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995) – ALTERNATE I (FEB 1995)

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

252.232-7003 ELECTRONIC SUBMISSION OF PAYMENT REQUESTS AND RECEIVING REPORTS (DEC 2018)

SECTION 00 60 00 - REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

52.204-7 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018)

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

52.204-16 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE REPORTING (AUG 2020)

52.204-24 REPRESENTATION REGARDING CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR EQUIPMENT

(OCT 2020)

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

252.203-7005 REPRESENTATION RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (NOV 2011)

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (APR 2020)

252.204-7008 COMPLIANCE WITH SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION CONTROLS (OCT 2016)

252.204-7017 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITON OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES--REPRESENTATION (DEC 2019)

252.225-7974 REPRESENTATION REGARDING BUSINESS OPERATIONS WITH THE MADURO REGIME (DEVIATION

2020-O0005) (FEB 2020)

SECTION 00 70 00 – CONTRACT CLAUSES

52.210-1

MARKET RESEARCH

JUN 2020

52.202-1 DEFINITIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-3 GRATUITIES (APR 1984)

52.203-5 COVENANT AGAINST CONTINGENT FEES (MAY 2014)

52.203-6 RESTRICTIONS ON SUBCONTRACTOR SALES TO THE GOVERNMENT (JUN 2020)

52.203-7 ANTI-KICKBACK PROCEDURES (JUN 2020)

52.203-8 CANCELLATION, RESCISSION, AND RECOVERY OF FUNDS FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY

2014)

52.203-10 PRICE OR FEE ADJUSTMENT FOR ILLEGAL OR IMPROPER ACTIVITY (MAY 2014)

52.203-12 LIMITATION ON PAYMENTS TO INFLUENCE CERTAIN FEDERAL TRANSACTIONS (JUN 2020)

52.203-13 CONTRACTOR CODE OF BUSINESS ETHICS AND CONDUCT (JUN 2020)

52.203-17 CONTRACTOR EMPLOYEE WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS AND REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF

WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (JUN 2020)

52.203-19 PROHIBITION ON REQUIRING CERTAIN INTERNAL CONFIDENTIALITY AGREEMENTS OR STATEMENTS

(JAN 2017)

52.204-4 PRINTED OR COPIED DOUBLE-SIDED ON POSTCONSUMER FIBER CONTENT PAPER (MAY 2011) 52.204-10 REPORTING EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION AND FIRST-TIER SUBCONTRACT AWARDS (JUN 2020)

52.204-13 SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT MAINTENANCE (OCT 2018)

52.204-18 COMMERCIAL AND GOVERNMENT ENTITY CODE MAINTENANCE (AUG 2020)

52.204-19 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE OF REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC 2014) 52.204-21 BASIC SAFEGUARDING OF COVERED CONTRACTOR INFORMATION SYSTEMS (JUN 2016) 52.204-25 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING FOR CERTAIN TELECOMMUNICATIONS AND VIDEO SURVEILLANCE SERVICES OR

EQUIPMENT (AUG 2020)

52.209-6 PROTECTING THE GOVERNMENT'S INTEREST WHEN SUBCONTRACTING WITH CONTRACTORS DEBARRED, SUSPENDED, OR

PROPOSED FOR DEBARMENT (JUN 2020)

52.209-9 UPDATES OF PUBLICLY AVAILABLE INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018).. 61 52.209-10 PROHIBITION ON CONTRACTING WITH INVERTED DOMESTIC CORPORATIONS. (NOV 2015) 52.209-13 VIOLATION OF ARMS CONTROL TREATIES OR AGREEMENTS--CERTIFICATION (JUL 2020)

52.211-12 LIQUIDATED DAMAGES--CONSTRUCTION (SEP 2000)

52.211-18 VARIATION IN ESTIMATED QUANTITY (APR 1984)

52.214-26 AUDIT AND RECORDS--SEALED BIDDING (JUN 2020)

52.214-27 PRICE REDUCTION FOR DEFECTIVE CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA - MODIFICATIONS - SEALED BIDDING. (JUN

2020) 52.214-28 SUBCONTRACTOR CERTIFIED COST OR PRICING DATA - MODIFICATIONS - SEALED BIDDING. (JUN 2020) 52.219-4 NOTICE OF PRICE EVALUATION PREFERENCE FOR HUBZONE SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (MAR 2020)

52.219-6 NOTICE OF TOTAL SMALL BUSINESS SET-ASIDE (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020)

52.219-8 UTILIZATION OF SMALL BUSINESS CONCERNS (OCT 2018)

52.219-14 LIMITATIONS ON SUBCONTRACTING (DEVIATION 2020-O0008) (MAR 2020)

52.219-28 POST-AWARD SMALL BUSINESS PROGRAM REREPRESENTATION (MAY 2020)

52.222-1 NOTICE TO THE GOVERNMENT OF LABOR DISPUTES (FEB 1997)

52.222-3 CONVICT LABOR (JUN 2003)

52.222-4 CONTRACT WORK HOURS AND SAFETY STANDARDS - OVERTIME COMPENSATION (MAY 2018)

52.222-6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (AUG 2018)

52.222-7 WITHHOLDING OF FUNDS (MAY 2014)

52.222-8 PAYROLLS AND BASIC RECORDS (AUG 2018)

52.222-9 APPRENTICES AND TRAINEES (JUL 2005)

52.222-10 COMPLIANCE WITH COPELAND ACT REQUIREMENTS (FEB 1988)

52.222-11 SUBCONTRACTS (LABOR STANDARDS) (MAY 2014)

52.222-12 CONTRACT TERMINATION--DEBARMENT (MAY 2014)

52.222-13 COMPLIANCE WITH CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS AND RELATED REGULATIONS (MAY 2014)

52.222-14 DISPUTES CONCERNING LABOR STANDARDS (FEB 1988)

52.222-15 CERTIFICATION OF ELIGIBILITY (MAY 2014)

52.222-21 PROHIBITION OF SEGREGATED FACILITIES (APR 2015)

52.222-26 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY (SEPT 2016)

52.222-27 AFFIRMATIVE ACTION COMPLIANCE REQUIREMENTS FOR CONSTRUCTION (APR 2015)

52.222-35 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-36 EQUAL OPPORTUNITY FOR WORKERS WITH DISABILITIES (JUN 2020)

52.222-37 EMPLOYMENT REPORTS ON VETERANS (JUN 2020)

52.222-40 NOTIFICATION OF EMPLOYEE RIGHTS UNDER THE NATIONAL LABOR RELATIONS ACT

(DEC 2010)

52.222-50 COMBATING TRAFFICKING IN PERSONS (JAN 2019)

52.222-54 EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION (OCT 2015)

52.222-55 MINIMUM WAGES UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13658 (DEC 2015)

52.222-62 PAID SICK LEAVE UNDER EXECUTIVE ORDER 13706 (JAN 2017)

52.223-2 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF BIOBASED PRODUCTS UNDER SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (SEP 2013)

52.223-6 DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE (MAY 2001)

52.223-17 AFFIRMATIVE PROCUREMENT OF EPA-DESIGNATED ITEMS IN SERVICE AND CONSTRUCTION

CONTRACTS (AUG 2018)

52.223-18 ENCOURAGING CONTRACTOR POLICIES TO BAN TEXT MESSAGING WHILE DRIVING (JUN 2020)

52.225-9 BUY AMERICAN—CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY 2014)

52.225-13 RESTRICTIONS ON CERTAIN FOREIGN PURCHASES (JUN 2008)

52.227-1 AUTHORIZATION AND CONSENT (JUN 2020)

52.227-2 NOTICE AND ASSISTANCE REGARDING PATENT AND COPYRIGHT INFRINGEMENT (JUN 2020)

52.227-4 PATENT INDEMNITY--CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (DEC 2007)

52.228-2 ADDITIONAL BOND SECURITY (OCT 1997)

52.228-12 PROSPECTIVE SUBCONTRACTOR REQUESTS FOR BONDS. (MAY 2014)

52.228-14 IRREVOCABLE LETTER OF CREDIT (NOV 2014)

52.228-15 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS-CONSTRUCTION (JUN 2020) (DEVIATION 2020-O0016)

52.229-3 FEDERAL, STATE, AND LOCAL TAXES (FEB 2013)

52.232-5 PAYMENTS UNDER FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (MAY 2014)

52.232-16 PROGRESS PAYMENTS (JUN 2020)

52.232-17 INTEREST (MAY 2014)

52.232-23 ASSIGNMENT OF CLAIMS (MAY 2014)

52.232-27 PROMPT PAYMENT FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (JAN 2017)

52.232-33 PAYMENT BY ELECTRONIC FUNDS TRANSFER—SYSTEM FOR AWARD MANAGEMENT (OCT 2018) .. 141

52.232-39 UNENFORCEABILITY OF UNAUTHORIZED OBLIGATIONS (JUN 2013)

52.232-40 PROVIDING ACCELERATED PAYMENTS TO SMALL BUSINESS

SUBCONTRACTORS (DEC 2013)

52.233-1 DISPUTES. (MAY 2014)

52.233-3 PROTEST AFTER AWARD (AUG. 1996)

52.233-4 APPLICABLE LAW FOR BREACH OF CONTRACT CLAIM (OCT 2004)

52.236-2 DIFFERING SITE CONDITIONS (APR 1984)

52.236-3 SITE INVESTIGATION AND CONDITIONS AFFECTING THE WORK (APR 1984)

52.236-4 PHYSICAL DATA (APR 1984)

52.236-5 MATERIAL AND WORKMANSHIP (APR 1984)

52.236-6 SUPERINTENDENCE BY THE CONTRACTOR (APR 1984)

52.236-7 PERMITS AND RESPONSIBILITIES (NOV 1991)

52.236-8 OTHER CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-9 PROTECTION OF EXISTING VEGETATION, STRUCTURES, EQUIPMENT, UTILITIES, AND IMPROVEMENTS

(APR 1984)

52.236-10 OPERATIONS AND STORAGE AREAS (APR 1984)

52.236-11 USE AND POSSESSION PRIOR TO COMPLETION (APR 1984)

52.236-12 CLEANING UP (APR 1984)

52.236-13 ACCIDENT PREVENTION (NOV 1991)

52.236-15 SCHEDULES FOR CONSTRUCTION CONTRACTS (APR 1984)

52.236-16 QUANTITY SURVEYS (APR 1984) - ALTERNATE I (APR 1984)

52.236-17 LAYOUT OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.236-21 SPECIFICATIONS AND DRAWINGS FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1997)

52.236-26 PRECONSTRUCTION CONFERENCE (FEB 1995)

52.242-13 BANKRUPTCY (JUL 1995)

52.242-14 SUSPENSION OF WORK (APR 1984)

52.243-4 CHANGES (JUN 2007)

52.244-6 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (NOV 2020)

52.246-12 INSPECTION OF CONSTRUCTION (AUG 1996)

52.246-21 WARRANTY OF CONSTRUCTION (MAR 1994)

52.248-3 VALUE ENGINEERING--CONSTRUCTION (OCT 2020)

52.249-2 TERMINATION FOR CONVENIENCE OF THE GOVERNMENT (FIXED-PRICE) (APR 2012)

52.249-10 DEFAULT (FIXED-PRICE CONSTRUCTION) (APR 1984)

52.252-2 CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE (FEB 1998)

52.252-6 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN CLAUSES (APR 1984)

52.253-1 COMPUTER GENERATED FORMS (JAN 1991)

252.201-7000 CONTRACTING OFFICER'S REPRESENTATIVE (DEC 1991)

252.203-7000 REQUIREMENTS RELATING TO COMPENSATION OF FORMER DOD OFFICIALS (SEP 2011) 252.203-7001 PROHIBITION ON PERSONS CONVICTED OF FRAUD OR OTHER DEFENSE-CONTRACT-RELATED

FELONIES (DEC 2008)

252.203-7002 REQUIREMENT TO INFORM EMPLOYEES OF WHISTLEBLOWER RIGHTS (SEP 2013)

252.203-7003 AGENCY OFFICE OF THE INSPECTOR GENERAL (AUG 2019)

252.203-7004 DISPLAY OF HOTLINE POSTERS (AUG 2019)

252.204-7003 CONTROL OF GOVERNMENT PERSONNEL WORK PRODUCT (APR 1992)

252.204-7012 SAFEGUARDING COVERED DEFENSE INFORMATION AND CYBER INCIDENT REPORTING (DEC 2019) 252.204-7015 NOTICE OF AUTHORIZED DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION FOR LITIGATION SUPPORT (MAY 2016)

252.204-7018 PROHIBITION ON THE ACQUISITION OF COVERED DEFENSE TELECOMMUNICATIONS

EQUIPMENT OR SERVICES (DEC 2019)

252.205-7000 PROVISION OF INFORMATION TO COOPERATIVE AGREEMENT HOLDERS (DEC 1991)

252.209-7004 SUBCONTRACTING WITH FIRMS THAT ARE OWNED OR CONTROLLED BY THE

GOVERNMENT OF A COUNTRY THAT IS A STATE SPONSOR OF TERRORISM (MAY 2019)

252.223-7004 DRUG-FREE WORK FORCE (SEP 1988)

252.223-7008 PROHIBITION OF HEXAVALENT CHROMIUM (JUN 2013)

252.225-7012 PREFERENCE FOR CERTAIN DOMESTIC COMMODITIES (DEC 2017)

252.225-7048 EXPORT-CONTROLLED ITEMS (JUNE 2013)

252.227-7033 RIGHTS IN SHOP DRAWINGS (APR 1966)

252.236-7000 MODIFICATION PROPOSALS - PRICE BREAKDOWN. (DEC 1991)

252.236-7001 CONTRACT DRAWINGS AND SPECIFICATIONS (AUG 2000)

252.236-7002 OBSTRUCTION OF NAVIGABLE WATERWAYS. (DEC 1991)

252.236-7008 CONTRACT PRICES - BIDDING SCHEDULES. (DEC 1991)

252.242-7004 MATERIAL MANAGEMENT AND ACCOUNTING SYSTEM (MAY 2011)

252.243-7001 PRICING OF CONTRACT MODIFICATIONS (DEC 1991)

252.243-7002 REQUESTS FOR EQUITABLE ADJUSTMENT (DEC 2012)

252.244-7000 SUBCONTRACTS FOR COMMERCIAL ITEMS (JUN 2013)

252.247-7023 TRANSPORTATION OF SUPPLIES BY SEA (FEB 2019)

SECTION 00 80 00 – SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

INSURANCE

INVOICE PROCEDURES

SAFETY AND HEALTH REQUIREMENTS MANUAL INTERIM CHANGES, EM 385-1-1

TIME EXTENSIONS FOR UNUSUALLY SEVERE WEATHER (OCT 1989) ER 415-1-15

CONTRACTOR SUPPLY AND USE OF ELECTRONIC SOFTWARE FOR PROCESSING DAVIS-BACON ACT CERTIFIED LABOR

PAYROLLS

UNAVAILABILITY OF UTILITY SERVICES

LABORATORY AND TESTING FACILITIES

BASIS FOR SETTLEMENT OF PROPOSALS

AT/OPSEC 15: PRE-SCREEN CANDIDATES USING E-VERIFY PROGRAM

APPARENT CLERICAL MISTAKES

BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS

ALL OR NONE QUALIFICATIONS

WORK PERFORMED BY THE CONTRACTOR

REQUIREMENT FOR BID GUARANTEE

VETERANS EMPLOYMENT EMPHASIS FOR U.S. ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS CONTRACTS

WAGE DETERMINATION

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

INFORMATION TO BIDDERS

SAM REGISTRATION. All bidders must register and complete online representations and certifications in the

System for Award Management (SAM) at www.sam.gov prior to the bid opening. Bidders that have not registered http://www.sam.gov/ or completed their online representations and certifications may be rejected. Bidders are advised that the initial SAM registration process may take several weeks. The Government will review completed Representations and

Certifications in SAM following the bid opening. Submission of paper copies of completed Representations and

Certifications is NOT required with bid submissions.

RESPONSIBILITY DETERMINATION. In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, the apparent low bidder will be requested to provide the following information:

a) A detailed description of the work to be self-performed and resources available to demonstrate the firm is capable of complying with: 52.219-14, Limitations on Subcontracting.

b) Financial Statements, including balance sheets that identify major categories of assets, liabilities, and owner’s equity; and profit and loss statements for the past three (3) years.

c) A Bank Certification of Financial Capability (line of credit).

Bidder qualification information must be received by the Contracting Officer within two (2) business days after the bid opening. This information will be treated as confidential commercial or financial information to the extent permitted by law under exemption 4 to the Freedom of Information Act, 5 U.S.C. § 552(b)(4). The financial statements should be not over 60 days old. If over 60 days old, a certification should be attached stating that the financial condition of the firm is substantially the same or, if not the same, the changes that have taken place.

DEFINITIVE RESPONSIBILITY CRITERIA

Definitive Responsibility Criteria / Special Standards of Responsibility.

In accordance with Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) Subpart 9.1, as a pre-condition to contract award, the apparent low bidder shall provide documentation meeting or exceeding the following definitive responsibility criteria not later than 5 business days after the date of the bid opening:

Professional Surveyor: The Bidder shall submit the Professional Surveyor’s resume. The Professional Surveyor’s qualifications shall be evaluated on a pass/fail basis. In order to be considered qualified for the position, the

Professional Surveyor must demonstrate at least three years’ experience in performing similar work. Similar work is defined as performing precision alignment for machinery installation, experience in construction of high rise buildings (over 5 stories), or experience in the construction of rail or highway bridges. The Professional Surveyor must also be licensed and registered by the State of North Dakota and provide proof of one of the following:

American Congress for Surveying and Mapping (ACSM) current hydrographic certification; or, Professional Survey Registration requirement for hydrographic surveys

BIDDER INQUIRIES Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must submit their questions using the ProjNet system at https://www.projnet.org

Clause 52.214-6 requires that all inquiries be submitted in writing. To submit a new inquiry or to view inquiries submitted by other prospective bidders, users must be registered and signed into the ProjNet system. Bidders may register online at https://www.projnet.org (click on “Register”).

The following information will be needed to submit or view bidder inquiries:

Managing Agency: USACE

Solicitation Number: W912ES20B0020

Bidder Inquiry Key: QM374H-9URVTP http://www.projnet.org/ http://www.projnet.org/

Bidders shall submit inquiries not later than 10 days prior to bid opening in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary. Those who submit an inquiry will receive a system-generated email acknowledgement. All answers to inquiries will be posted in ProjNet after they have been reviewed by the USACE technical team. Bidders are advised to review the solicitation in its entirety and to review all previously submitted questions and responses prior to submitting a new inquiry.

Any forthcoming amendments will only be available on this website: https://beta.sam.gov/. It is recommended that each registered firm check this website periodically for updates.

All Quantities are estimated except where unit is given as “EA” (each) or “JOB” (job).

FACSIMILE BIDS AND MODIFICATIONS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED.

Clause 252.232-7003 is a mandatory clause but is not applicable to this solicitation as USACE does not use

Wide Area Workflow.

BID SUBMISSION & BID OPENING

COVID-19 BID SUBMISSION AND BID OPENING PROCEDURES

The COVID-19 pandemic situation has impacted the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) St. Paul District’s ability to conduct Acquisition processes through normal practices. The following change is intended to assist in the continuation of the acquisition process in a transparent manner. These changes will allow bidders to submit a bid and participate in a public bid opening, while ensuring compliance with social distancing amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

In order to meet the challenges and guidelines associated with social distancing, USACE, St. Paul District has transitioned from an in-person bid opening to a Telephone Conference bid opening.

a). BID SUBMISSION (HAND-CARRIED OR MAIL – authorized transmission methods)

The sealed, hand-carried or mailed, bid envelope containing the bid package must be annotated on the outside of the envelope as follows:

Bidders Name

Bidders Address

Solicitation Number: W912ES20B0020, Devils Lake 17th Street Ponding

Bid Receipt Date: 9 March 2021 (or as amended)

Bid Receipt Time: 2:00pm Central

HAND-CARRIED BIDS: Public access to USACE St. Paul District Headquarters, 180 5th Street, Suite 700, St.

Paul, MN 55101 is currently restricted to the entrance vestibule located on 5th Street in downtown St. Paul.

However, hand-carried bids will still be accepted between the hours of 8:00am and 4:30pm on 4, 5, and 8 March

2021, and between 8:00am and 2:00pm on 9 March 2021. Once you have arrived at the entrance vestibule located on 5th Street, call 651-290-5725 or 651-290-5291, and an individual from the Contracting Division Office will then meet you to accept the bid package.

MAILED BIDS: Bids may be mailed to ensure receipt by USACE before the sealed bid due date and time at the following mail address:

Contracting Division

Attn: Gwen Davis (IFB No: W912ES20B0020) USACE - ST. PAUL

180 5TH STREET E SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

Sealed bids received at the designated location after the required due date and time may be rejected. See Federal

Acquisition Regulation Part 14.304.

b.) BID OPENING

To participate in the public Telephone Conference sealed bid opening on Tuesday, March 9 2021 at 2:00pm: Join by phone

USACE Contracting will be on the line starting at 1:50pm to take attendance prior to bid opening

Join by meeting number https://beta.sam.gov/

Meeting number (access code): 199 687 7500

Meeting password: RAsBHx5n$33

Tap to join from a mobile device (attendees only)

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+1-844-800-2712 US Toll Free

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Join from a video system or application

Dial 1996877500@usace1.webex.com

You can also dial 207.182.190.20 and enter your meeting number.

IFB EXPENSES AND PRE-CONTRACT COSTS. This IFB does not commit the Government to pay any costs incurred in the preparation and submission of materials or for any other costs incurred by any firm submitting materials in response to this solicitation. Finally, the Government will not pay for or subsidize any costs incurred for attendance at the site visit.

Amendments: Any forthcoming amendments will be available on this website: https://beta.SAM.gov. It is recommended that each registered firm check this website periodically for updates.

All Quantities are estimated except where unit is given as “EA” (each) or “JOB” (job).

Bidders are directed to FAR Clause 52.211-10, COMMENCEMENT, PROSECUTION, AND COMPLETION OF

WORK (APR 1984) - ALTERNATE I (APR 1984) for completion date requirements.

BID SCHEDULE

BID SCHEDULE

DEVILS LAKE CITY

EMBANKMENTS 17TH STREET

POND PROJECT

ITEM DESCRIPTION QUANTITY U/I UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 PERFORMANCE AND PAYMENT BONDS 1 JOB

0002 TRAFFIC CONTROL 1 JOB

0003 STRIPPING 5350 CY

0004 POND AND DITCH EXCAVATION 44,500 CY

0005 PUMP STATION STRUCTURE 1 JOB

0006 PUMPS 2 EA

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0007 PUMP STATION MECHANICAL 1 JOB

0008 PUMP STATION ELECTRICAL 1 JOB

0009 INLET PIPE 125 LF

0010 OUTLET PIPE 245 LF

0011 RIPRAP 85 TON

0012 TURF ESTABLISHMENT 1 JOB

TOTAL

Section 00 01 00 - Solicitation

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.225-25 Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran--Representation and Certifications. (JUN 2020)

(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 Federal

Acquisition Regulation (FAR) 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 mailto:CISADA106@state.gov

(3) Certifies that the offeror, and any person owned or controlled by the offeror, does not knowingly engage in any transaction that exceeds the threshold at FAR 25.703-2(a)(2) 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—

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

24, or comparable agency provision); and

(2) The offeror has certified that all the offered products to be supplied are designated country end products or designated country construction material.

(End of provision) https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx https://www.treasury.gov/resource-center/sanctions/SDN-List/Pages/default.aspx

Section 00 21 13 - Instructions to Bidders

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.

52.214-4 FALSE STATEMENTS IN BIDS (APR 1984)

Bidders must provide full, accurate, and complete information as required by this solicitation and its attachments.

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

52.214-5 SUBMISSION OF BIDS (DEC 2016)

(a) Bids and bid modifications shall be submitted in sealed envelopes or packages (unless submitted by electronic means) (1) addressed to the office specified in the solicitation, and (2) showing the time and date specified for receipt, the solicitation number, and the name and address of the bidder.

(b) Bidders using commercial carrier services shall ensure that the bid is addressed and marked on the outermost envelope or wrapper as prescribed in subparagraphs (a)(1) and (2) of this provision when delivered to the office specified in the solicitation.

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

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

52.214-6 EXPLANATION TO PROSPECTIVE BIDDERS (APR 1984)

Any prospective bidder desiring an explanation or interpretation of the solicitation, drawings, specifications, etc., must request it in writing soon enough to allow a reply to reach all prospective bidders before the submission of their bids. Oral explanations or instructions given before the award of a contract will not be binding. Any information given a prospective bidder concerning a solicitation will be furnished promptly to all other prospective bidders as an amendment to the solicitation, if that information is necessary in submitting bids or if the lack of it would be prejudicial to other prospective bidders.

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

(a) Bidders are responsible for submitting bids, and any modifications or withdrawals, so as to reach the

Government office designated in the invitation for bids (IFB) by the time specified in the IFB. If no time is specified in the IFB, the time for receipt is 4:30 p.m., local time, for the designated Government office on the date that bids are due.

(b)(1) Any bid, modification, or withdrawal received at the Government office designated in the IFB after the exact time specified for receipt of bids is “late” and will not be considered unless it is received before award is made, the

Contracting Officer determines that accepting the late bid would not unduly delay the acquisition; and--

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

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

(2) However, a late modification of an otherwise successful bid that makes its terms more favorable to the

Government, will be considered at any time it is received and may be accepted.

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

(d) If an emergency or unanticipated event interrupts normal Government processes so that bids cannot be received at the Government office designated for receipt of bids by the exact time specified in the IFB and urgent

Government requirements preclude amendment of the IFB, the time specified for receipt of bids will be deemed to be extended to the same time of day specified in the solicitation on the first work day on which normal Government processes resume.

(e) Bids may be withdrawn by written notice received at any time before the exact time set for receipt of bids. If the

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

52.214-18 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.

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.

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.

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

52.222-5 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS--SECONDARY SITE OF THE WORK

(MAY 2014)

(a)(1) The offeror shall notify the Government if the offeror intends to perform work at any secondary site of the work, as defined in paragraph (a)(1)(ii) of the FAR clause at 52.222-6, Construction Wage Rate Requirements,of this solicitation.

(2) If the offeror is unsure if a planned work site satisfies the criteria for a secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a determination from the Contracting Officer.

(b)(1) If the wage determination provided by the Government for work at the primary site of the work is not applicable to the secondary site of the work, the offeror shall request a wage determination from the Contracting

Officer.

(2) The due date for receipt of offers will not be extended as a result of an offeror's request for a wage determination for a secondary site of the work.

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

2.0% 6.9%

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

Compliance Programs office.

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

Contractor to Contractor, or from project to project, for the sole purpose of meeting the Contractor's goals shall be a violation of the contract, Executive Order 11246, as amended, and the regulations in 41 CFR 60-4. Compliance with the goals will be measured against the total work hours performed.

(d) The Contractor shall provide written notification to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Federal Contract

Compliance, U.S. Department of Labor, within 10 working days following award of any construction subcontract in excess of $10,000 at any tier for construction work under the contract resulting from this solicitation. The notification shall list the --

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

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

(3) Estimated dollar amount of the subcontract;

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

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

(e) As used in this Notice, and in any contract resulting from this solicitation, the "covered area" is Devils Lake, Ramsey County, state of North Dakota, USA.

52.225-10 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT--CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS (MAY

2014)

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

52.225-9).

(b) Requests for determinations of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute should submit the request to the Contracting Officer in time to allow a determination before submission of offers. The offeror shall include the information and applicable supporting data required by paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 in the request. If an offeror has not requested a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American statute before submitting its offer, or has not received a response to a previous request, the offeror shall include the information and supporting data in the offer.

(c) Evaluation of offers. (1) The Government will evaluate an offer requesting exception to the requirements of the

Buy American statute, based on claimed unreasonable cost of domestic construction material, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph

(b)(3)(i) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9.

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

(d) Alternate offers.

(1) When an offer includes foreign construction material not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(2) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic construction material.

(2) If an alternate offer is submitted, the offeror shall submit a separate Standard Form 1442 for the alternate offer, and a separate price comparison table prepared in accordance with paragraphs (c) and (d) of the clause at FAR

52.225-9 for the offer that is based on the use of any foreign construction material for which the Government has not yet determined an exception applies.

(3) If the Government determines that a particular exception requested in accordance with paragraph (c) of the clause at FAR 52.225-9 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic construction material. An offer based on use of the foreign construction material for which an exception was requested--

(i) Will be rejected as nonresponsive if this acquisition is conducted by sealed bidding; or

(ii) May be accepted if revised during negotiations.

52.228-1 BID GUARANTEE (SEP 1996)

(a) Failure to furnish a bid guarantee in the proper form and amount, by the time set for opening of bids, may be cause for rejection of the bid.

(b) The bidder shall furnish a bid guarantee in the form of a firm commitment, e.g., bid bond supported by good and sufficient surety or sureties acceptable to the Government, postal money order, certified check, cashier's check, irrevocable letter of credit, or, under Treasury Department regulations, certain bonds or notes of the United States.

The Contracting Officer will return bid guarantees, other than bid bonds, (1) to unsuccessful bidders as soon as practicable after the opening of bids, and (2) to the successful bidder upon execution of contractual documents and bonds (including any necessary coinsurance or reinsurance agreements), as required by the bid as accepted.-

(c) The amount of the bid guarantee shall be 20 percent of the bid price or $3,000,000, whichever is less.-

(d) If the successful bidder, upon acceptance of its bid by the Government within the period specified for acceptance, fails to execute all contractual documents or furnish executed bond(s) within 10 days after receipt of the forms by the bidder, the Contracting Officer may terminate the contract for default.-

(e) In the event the contract is terminated for default, the bidder is liable for any cost of acquiring the work that exceeds the amount of its bid, and the bid guarantee is available to offset the difference.

52.228-11 PLEDGES OF ASSETS (AUG 2018)

(a) Offerors shall obtain from each person acting as an individual surety on a bid guarantee, a performance bond, or a payment bond--

(1) Pledge of assets; and

(2) Standard Form 28, Affidavit of Individual Surety.

(b) Pledges of assets from each person acting as an individual surety shall be in the form of--

(1) Evidence of an escrow account containing cash, certificates of deposit, commercial or Government securities, or other assets described in FAR 28.203-2 (except see 28.203-2(b)(2) with respect to Government securities held in book entry form); and/or

(2) A recorded lien on real estate. The offeror will be required to provide--

(i) A mortgagee title insurance policy, in an insurance amount equal to the amount of the lien, or other evidence of title that is consistent with the requirements of Section 2 of the United States Department of Justice Title Standards at https://www.justice.gov/enrd/page/file/922431/download. This title evidence must show fee simple title vested in the surety along with any concurrent owners; whether any real estate taxes are due and payable; and any recorded encumbrances against the property, including the lien filed in favor of the Government as required by FAR 28.203-

3(d);

(ii) Evidence of the amount due under any encumbrance shown in…