W912ES20Q0003 Solicitation.pdf

W81G6701921289

The contractor shall supply all equipment, labor and materials necessary to perform contract, w hich includes but is not limited to: remove current joint sealant, clean and prepare joints, and properly install a polyurethane grout / expansive rope and a joint sealant in the construction joints and expansion joints on the spillw ay of the Homme Dam, Park River, North Dakota, in Walsh County.

The North American Industrial Classif ication (NAICS) code assigned to this project is 237990, Other Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction, w ith an SBA Size Standard of $39,500,000.

The estimated magnitude of construction for this project is betw een $1000,000 and $250,000.

This solicitation is a Request for Quotes (RFQ) w ith Unrestricted (Full & Open) Competition.

JOHN P RIEDERER 651-290-5614

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

16-Jul-2020

(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 _______60 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 Alt1

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 __________ copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________06 Aug 2020 (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 of fers 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 _______45 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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1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

11:00 AM (hour)

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:

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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

Section 00 00 00 - Procurement and Contracting Requirements

STATEMENT OF WORK

HOMME DAM

SPILLWAY JOINT SEALANT

REPAIRS

1.1 GENERAL

SCOPE OF WORK

The work shall consist of removing the current joint sealant, backer rod, and Turbo Seal, clean and prepare the joints, and properly install a polyurethane grout / expansive rope and a joint sealant. The contractor shall be aware that the joint repair work includes all expansion joints (EJ) and construction joints (CJ) extending a minimum of 2 feet upstream of the ogee crest to the end sill at the downstream end of the stilling basin at Homme Dam near Park River, ND. The Contractor shall be responsible for all equipment, materials, labor and other items and services required to accomplish the work.

1.2 GOVERNMENT RESPONSIBILITY

Starting on 01 September the Corps of Engineers will start drawing the Homme Dam pool down 3 feet below the top of the ogee crest, exposing the upstream ogee crest expansion and contraction joints, for the work to be performed.

1.3 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

Pre-construction activities shall start a within of 30 days after Notice to Proceed. Pre-construction activities are defined as, but not limited to: any work conducted off-site such as the Pre- construction meeting and construction submittals. All on site work shall be completed between contract award and October 1st. The downstream spillway concrete surface remains mostly dry for the majority of the summer months.

However, it should be noted that an extreme rain fall events could result in a pool rise, which may require a work stoppage to allow water over the spillway. For bidding purposes the contractor shall assume this extreme rain fall event will not occur. The contractor shall assume to complete the downstream spillway and stilling basin joints prior to 01 September, and to complete the remaining upstream joints for after the drawdown has occurred.

1.4 ACCESS

Access gates to the spillway are located on each side of the spillway approximately 70 feet down from the spillway crest. The contractor shall erect on one side temporary scaffolding with stairs from on top of the dam abutment wall down to the spillway. The concrete spillway surface, shall be cleaned to provide a safe walking surface. All debris, such as driftwood, shall be removed prior to joint preparation. The Government will supply a Flygt 3153 pump to dewater the stilling basin. The contractor shall supply a 30kw generator with a minimum capacity of 14 AMPS to operate the pump. The contractor shall fully dewater the stilling basin and sufficiently clean the exposed joints. The contractor shall inform the government a minimum of 5 day prior to starting the work within the stilling basin.

1.5 BID ITEMS

Bids will be evaluated based on the total of all the bid items. Submit the sealant applicators, including reference projects of similar scope and complexity, with current phone numbers and contact names for verification. Reference the “Specification for Joint Sealant Replacement” included in this solicitation for manufacturer and applicator qualification requirements.

1.6 PRE-CONSTRUCTION MEETING

After the contractor has been given notice to proceed, the contractor shall attend a preconstruction meeting with the COR at the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Western Area office in Fargo, ND. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss construction schedule, safety, work hours, scope of work, and to review other contract requirements.

The contactor shall conduct an on-site meeting during the preparation and sealing of the first joints (prototype joints). The contractor shall coordinate and schedule the meeting such that the sealant manufacturer’s representative and the COR are in attendance. The sealant manufacturer’s representative shall submit a report including observations, compliance with Manufacturer’s installation instructions, and any supplemental instructions provided to the contactor.

1.7 DRAWINGS

Select as-built drawings of the dam spillway are included for reference. Location of the joints to be repaired are shown in Appendix A: Figure 1 and 2.

1.8 SUBMITTALS

Submittals shall be approved before any material is installed in the spillway joints.

1.9 SAFETY

All work shall be in conformance with the Corps of Engineers Safety and Health Requirements Manual EM 385-1-1 (latest edition). Copies of this manual will be furnished to the Contractor. The manual is available at the Corps of Engineers web site: http://www.usace.army.mil/publications/eng-manuals/

1.10 CLEAN-UP / RESTORATION

The contractor shall be responsible for clean-up of all work that is required in this contract. The contractor shall repair, at no expense to the Government, damage to the dam, and other existing facilities resulting from failure to comply with the requirements of this contract or failure to exercise reasonable care in performing the work. Clean adjacent surfaces soiled by sealant installation. Pick up all old joint sealant, filler and debris from contractor’s operations and dispose of off-site properly.

SPECIFICATIONS FOR JOINT SEALANT REPLACEMENT

PART 1: GENERAL

1.1 SUMMARY

1.1.1 Required Materials Include

a. Exterior polyurethane elastomeric joint sealant.

b. Expansive rope with polyurethane grout.

c. Bond breaker tape.

d. Non-Shrink Grout

Comply with manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications. If manufacturer’s recommendations and specifications differ from those included in this scope of work, the manufacturer’s recommendations specifications shall govern.

1.2 REFERENCES

1.2.1 ASTM International

C 42-18 Standard Test Method for Obtaining and Testing Drilled Cores and Sawed Beams of Concrete

C 920-18 Standard Specification for Elastomeric Joint Sealants C 1107-17 Packaged Dry, Hydraulic-Cement Grout (Non-shrink) C 1193- 16 Standard Guide for Use of Joint Sealants.

C 1330-18 Standard Specification for Cylindrical Sealant Backing for Use with Cold Liquid- Applied

Sealants D 1042-12 Standard Test Method for Linear Dimensional Changes of Plastics Caused by Exposure to

Heat and Moisture D 1752-18 Standard Specification for Preformed Sponge Rubber, Cork and Recycled PVC Expansion

Joint Fillers for Concrete Paving and Structural Construction D 3574-17 Standard Test Methods for Flexible Cellular Materials Slab, Bonded, and Molded Urethane

Foams

1.3 SUBMITTALS

1.3.1 Schedule

a. Submit for approval a detailed schedule for completion of the work.

1.3.2 Shop Drawings

a. Submit for approval details to show installation of sealants if in contradiction with those provided and recommended by joint sealant manufacturer.

1.3.3 Product Data

a. Materials list of items proposed to be provided under this Section; Submit expansion joint sealant, polyurethane grout, expansive rope, and non-shrink grout for review and approval.

b. Manufacturer's specifications and other data needed to prove compliance with the specified requirements.

1.3.4 Manufacturer's Installation Instructions

a. Submit manufacturer’s published installation procedures.

b. Include instructions for preparing joints for new sealant.

1.3.5 Manufacturer's Certificate

a. Certify products are suitable for intended use and products meet or exceed specified requirements.

b. Certify applicator is approved by manufacturer.

1.3.6 Qualifications Data

a. Submit applicator's qualifications, including reference projects of similar scope and complexity, with current phone numbers and contact names for verification.

1.3.7 Manufacturer's Field Report

a. Indicate time present at project site.

b. Include observations, indicate compliance with manufacturer's installation instructions, provide results of hand pull tab testing, and supplemental instructions provided to applicators.

1.3.8 Manufacturer’s Warranty

a. Submit signed copies of warranty against adhesive and cohesive failure of sealant for period of 1 year from date of completion. Repair or replace joint sealants that fail to perform as intended, because of leaking, crumbling, hardening, shrinkage, bleeding, sagging, staining, loss of adhesion, loss of cohesion, and for failure to achieve air and watertight seal.

b. Submit standard manufacturer’s warranty covering defective material.

1.4 QUALITY CONTROL

1.4.1 Field Testing

The manufacturer’s representative shall randomly perform hand pull tab tests in accordance with ASTM C 1193 Appendix X1, Method A and the following:

a. The manufacturer’s representative shall perform a minimum of one test within the first 100 feet of installed joint sealant.

b. Test shall be witnessed by the applicator and the COR.

c. Locations of tested joints shall be as approved by the COR.

d. When test indicates sealant adhesion failure, modify joint preparation, retest until joint passes sealant adhesion test, and test additional joints as recommended by the sealant manufacturer’s representative and approved by the COR.

e. Repair the sealant pulled from the test area. Assuming acceptable adhesion was obtained, use the same application procedure to repair the area as was used originally for the joint.

f. The manufacturer’s representative shall submit a report with test results and any supplemental instructions provided to the applicators.

1.5 QUALIFICATIONS

1.5.1 Manufacturer

Company specializing in manufacturing products specified in this section with minimum ten years documented experience.

1.5.2 Applicator

a. Company specializing in performing work of this section with minimum three years documented experience, minimum three successfully completed projects of similar scope and complexity, and approved by manufacturer.

b. Designate one individual as project foreman who shall be on site at all times during installation.

Foreman shall have a minimum of three years documented experience and a minimum of three successfully completed projects of similar scope and complexity.

1.6 PROTOTYPE JOINT INSTALLATION

Coordinate and schedule a prototype joint installation on-site meeting such that the sealant manufacturer and the COR are in attendance. Prepare joints and install sealants in prototypes as specified including sealant and joint accessories to illustrate installation quality and color.

Incorporate accepted prototype as part of work.

1.7 DELIVERY, STORAGE, AND HANDLING

Deliver materials to site in original unopened containers or bundles with labels indicating manufacturer, product name and designation, color, expiration period for use, cure time, and mixing instructions. Store materials in cool dry location with ambient temperature range of 60 to 80 °F or as recommended by the manufacturer.

1.8 ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The Contractor shall contain all contaminants and other debris. The contaminants and debris shall be properly disposed of off-site.

PART 2: PRODUCTS

2.1 EXPANSIVE ROPE

Natural jute rope comprised of strands, having a twist of approximately 1-1/4 turns per foot. The loose twist is easily unraveled to allow for fitting into joints or annular spaces from 1/2” to 2”.

When combined with polyurethane grouts and water, the system swells to seal cracks, joints, and annular spaces.

Table 1: Characteristics for the Expansive Rope

Weight .4 lbs. / ft at 2" dia.

Diameter Approximately: 2" (8 strands twisted)

Conforms To Federal Specification HH-P-117

Material Jute

2.2 POLYURETHANE GROUT

Hydrophobic polyurethane grout designed to form a flexible gasket when injected into cracks and joints in concrete structures. The grout expands on contact with water and quickly cures to a tough, flexible foam that is resistant to most organic solvents, mild acids, alkali, petroleum and micro-organisms.

Table 2: Characteristics for the Polyurethane Grout

Resin

Solids 100% ASTM D2369

Viscosity 550 cps at 77°F ASTM D2196

Density 1.02 g/cm3

ASTM D4659

Flashpoint >270°F ASTM D93

Catalyst

Viscosity 15 cps at 77°F ASTM D2196

Flashpoint 221°F ASTM D93

Cured Product

Density Confined 1.00 g/cm3

ASTM D3574

Density Free about 3pcf ASTM D3574

Tensile Strength >174 psi ASTM D3574

Elongation % 100 ASTM D3574

2.3 NON-SHRINK GROUT

Use a non-shrink grout in accordance with ASTM C 1107.

2.4 BOND BREAKER TAPE

Used for containing expansion material. The tape shall be a self-adhesive, pressure sensitive tape, usually made from a TFE fluorocarbon or polyethylene material, to which a sealant will not adhere and recommended by sealant manufacturer to suit application.

2.5 EXPANSION JOINT SEALANT

Single Component gun grade polyurethane sealant: ASTM C 920, Type S, Grade NS, Class 100/50, Use NT, single component, moisture curing, non-staining, non-bleeding, capable of being used for continuous immersion in water. Color as selected by the COR. Any primers, as required, recommended by the manufacturer of the specified product, approved by the COR.

PART 3: EXECUTION

3.1 PREPARATION OF EXISTING JOINTS

Prepare joints in accordance with ASTM C 1193 and manufacturer's instructions. Clean joint surfaces of residual sealant, fillers, and other contaminates capable of affecting sealant bond to joint surface by wheel grinder, wire brush, and joint cleaner, pressure washer, or other methods recommended by the sealant manufacturer and approved by the COR. (Note: The cleaning of the joints shall in no way compromise the integrity of the existing waterstops, see Figure 7 within Appendix B for approximate location of existing waterstops) Prior to the installation of the expansive rope, the contractor shall ensure the joint surfaces are in a self-saturated dry (SSD) condition. No standing water shall be present within joint. The debris shall be removed from site and not allowed in the waterway. Protect open joints from infiltration of debris until the new joint filler and sealant has been installed. Remove all existing sealant and debris until the joint sides are bare concrete. At station 5+008.425 remove steel plate to access expansion joint. Reinstall steel plate after installation of joint filler and sealants.

3.2 INSTALLATION OF EXPANSIVE ROPE

The Contractor shall complete the installation of expansive rope in accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions or as stated herein. The rope and urethane resin shall cover the joint completely up to the depth of the joint sealant. Ensure a minimum 1/2” from the top surface within the joint is free of expansive form and or other debris that may cause debonding during the joint sealant installation.

3.3 INSTALLATION OF JOINT SEALANT

Install joint sealants in accordance with ASTM C 1193, manufacturer's instructions, as shown on Figure 4 in Appendix A, or as stated herein. Maintain finished joints free of embedded matter, ridges and sags during the curing period.

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3.4 MANUFACTURER’S FIELD SERVICES

The elastomeric sealant manufacturer’s representative shall be present at the project site to:

a. Observe sealant prototype installation and to issue reports of observations.

b. Perform hand pull tab tests and issue reports of observations as required by the scope of work.

3.5 FINAL INSPECTION

3.5.1 Core Samples

Drill a total of three (3) 4 inch diameter core samples, to a maximum depth of 5”. The core locations shall be along the centerline of an expansion joint and randomly chosen by the COR.

The cores shall be replaced with a non-shrink grout and surrounded by polyurethane grout with joint sealant on top.

The payment provided for in the contract shall constitute full compensation for furnishing all materials and for performing all work under the contract in a complete and acceptable manner. The contract work shall include providing equipment, tools, supplies, labor, supervision, incidental materials, quality control, environmental protection, and meeting safety requirements, and for performing all work required for which separate payment is not otherwise provided. Compensation for all work shown, specified, or essential to completion of the project (whether or not the specific material or operation is indicated) shall be included on the bidding schedule. The payment provided for in the contract includes compensation for all risk, loss, damage, and expense arising out of the nature of the work or its prosecution, subject to conditions of the contract. Payment for each contract line item will constitute full compensation for furnishing the materials and constructing the work complete in place as specified.

EPA Designated (CPG) Under the Comprehensive Procurement Guidelines (CPG) program, the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) designates products that are or can be made with recovered materials, and recommends practices for buying these products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet the minimum recommended content levels as identified under the CPG program. Visit http://www.epa.gov/epawaste/conserve/tools/cpg/products for a complete list of designated products and the associated recommended content levels. Offerors must be able to demonstrate that each offered product meets minimum content levels upon request.

Bio-based The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) designates certain biobased products for federal procurement and specifies minimum biobased content levels for those products. Any designated product that is being offered or supplied under this contract shall meet USDA BioPreferred’s minimum biobased content level. Visit the BioPreferred web site for the complete list of designated products and the associated minimum biobased content level requirements.

Section 00 01 15 - List of Drawing Sheets

LIST OF DRAWINGS

DRAWINGS

APPENDIX A: Project Drawings

Figure 1: Spillway Joint Repair Plan – Joints parallel to flow Figure 2:

Spillway Joint Repair Plan – Joints perpendicular to flow Figure 3:

Crest Structure Figure 4: Spillway Joint Repair Details

APPENDIX B: Reference Drawings (The following reference drawings have been included for information about the structure.)

Figure 5: Location and Vicinity Maps

Figure 6: Upstream Slab and Ogee Crest Section and Details Figure 7: Spillway Flexible Slab Section and Details Figure 8: Spillway Monolithic Chute Slab Section and Details Figure 9: Spillway Wall Elevations and Details

Section 00 10 00 - Solicitation

ITEM NO SUPPLIES/SERVICES QUANTITY UNIT UNIT PRICE AMOUNT

0001 1 Set Payment and Performance Bonds

FFP

FOB: Destination

PURCHASE REQUEST NUMBER: W81G6701921289

NET AMT

0002 1,660 Linear

Foot

Expansion Joints

FFP

0003 1,660 Linear

Construction Joints

0004 218 Linear

Steel Cover Plate Joint

DELIVERY INFORMATION

CLIN DELIVERY DATE QUANTITY SHIP TO ADDRESS DODAAC /

CAGE

0001 10 dys. ADC 1 CONTRACTING DIVISION

JOHN P RIEDERER

USACE - ST PAUL

180 5TH STREET EAST

SUITE 700

ST. PAUL MN 55101-1678

651-290-5614

W912ES

0002 01-OCT-2020 1,660 HOMME DAM

RICHARD SCHUENEMAN

2630 114TH AVE SE

VALLEY CITY ND 58072-9795

(701) 845-2970 X 21

0003 01-OCT-2020 1,660 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

0004 01-OCT-2020 218 (SAME AS PREVIOUS LOCATION)

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

NOTES TO OFFEROR

Quotes received without complete information and references for sealant applicators may be removed from consideration for award.

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

John Riederer, Contract Specialist, John.P.Riederer@usace.army.mil

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

USACE – ST PAUL CONTRACTING DIVISION

ATTN: John Riederer

180 5 STREET EAST, SUITE 700

ST. PAUL, MN 55101-1678

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.

Quotes received after the solicitation close time and date may not be considered for award.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

Evaluation Criteria – Basis for Award: The government will award a contract resulting from this solicitation on the basis of a ‘Lowest Price Technically Acceptable’ (LPTA) approach. An award will be made to the lowest evaluated offer that is technically acceptable. To be acceptable, the offer must conform to the specifications outlined in this request for quotations and is determined to be the lowest price, technically acceptable quotation described herein. The government may communicate with an offeror in order to clarify or verify information submitted in their offer. The following factors will be used to evaluate offers:

1) Technical

a. Qualifications:

i. Sealant Applicators: Submit the sealant applicators qualifications, including reference projects of similar scope and complexity, with current phone numbers and contact names for verification, and number of years of experience.

b. Manufacturer:

i. Manufacturer Experience: Identify manufacturer of products to be used, and length of time manufacturer has been in business

ii. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Submit signed copies of warranty against adhesive and cohesive failure of sealant for period of 1 year from date of completion.

iii. Submit standard manufacturer’s warranty covering defective material.

2) Past Performance will be evaluated in accordance with FAR 15.305(a) (2). An offeror’s past performance is one indicator of an offeror’s ability to perform the contract successfully. The government is especially interested in recent and relevant past performance that relates very closely to the requirement set forth in the solicitation. The evaluation of past performance information will take into account past performance information regarding predecessor companies and key personnel who have relevant experience, that will perform major or critical aspects of the requirement when such information is relevant to the acquisition.

The offeror shall provide:

a. A list of no more than three (3) of the most relevant contracts that are similar in size, scope, and complexity performed for Federal agencies and commercial customers within the past three (3) years. For each reference, provide the following information:

i. Contact person’s name, address, phone, e-mail, and fax number

ii. Description of the requirement, contract number, value of contract, award & completion date

iii. Any problems associated with the contract and how you worked to resolve them.

In the case of an offeror without a record of relevant past performance or for whom information on past performance is not available, the offeror will not be evaluated favorably or unfavorably on past performance.

3) Price: The offer should contain the offeror's best terms from a price standpoint. It will be evaluated in terms of fairness and reasonableness.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 52.222-5 Construction Wage Rate Requirements--Secondary Site of the

Work

MAY 2014

52.225-10 Notice of Buy American Requirement--Construction Materials

MAY 2014

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

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 Homme Dam, near Park River in Walsh County, North Dakota.

(End of provision)

52.236-27 SITE VISIT (CONSTRUCTION) (FEB 1995)

(a) The clauses at 52.236-2, Differing Site Conditions, and 52.236-3, Site Investigations and Conditions Affecting the Work, will be included in any contract awarded as a result of this solicitation. Accordingly, offerors or quoters are urged and expected to inspect the site where the work will be performed.

(b) Site visits may be arranged during normal duty hours by contacting:

Name: Rich Schueneman

Address: Richard.J.Schueneman@usace.army.mil Telephone: 701-845-2970 x 21

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

This solicitation incorporates one or more solicitation provisions by reference, with the same force and effect as if they were given in full text. Upon request, the Contracting Officer will make their full text available. The offeror is cautioned that the listed provisions may include blocks that must be completed by the offeror and submitted with its quotation or offer. In lieu of submitting the full text of those provisions, the offeror may identify the provision by paragraph identifier and provide the appropriate information with its quotation or offer. Also, the full text of a solicitation provision may be accessed electronically at this/these address(es):

https://www.acquisition.gov

52.252-5 AUTHORIZED DEVIATIONS IN PROVISIONS (APR 1984)

(a) The use in this solicitation of any Federal Acquisition Regulation (48 CFR Chapter 1) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of"(DEVIATION)" after the date of the provision.

(b) The use in this solicitation of any Defense Acquisition regulation Supplement (48 CFR Chapter 2) provision with an authorized deviation is indicated by the addition of "(DEVIATION)" after the name of the regulation.

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 252.203-7005 Representation Relating to Compensation of Former DoD

Officials

NOV 2011

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (MAR 2020)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 237990.

(2) The small business size standard is $39,500,000.

(3) The small business size standard for a concern which submits an offer in its own name, other than on a construction or service contract, but which proposes to furnish a product which it did not itself manufacture, is 500 employees.

(b)(1) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph (d) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (d) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

( ) Paragraph (d) applies.

( ) Paragraph (d) does not apply and the offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(c) (1) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 52.203-2, Certificate of Independent Price Determination. This provision applies to solicitations when a firm-fixed-price contract or fixed-price contract with economic price adjustment is contemplated, unless—

(A) The acquisition is to be made under the simplified acquisition procedures in Part 13;

(B) The solicitation is a request for technical proposals under two-step sealed bidding procedures; or

(C) The solicitation is for utility services for which rates are set by law or regulation.

(ii) 52.203-11, Certification and Disclosure Regarding Payments to Influence Certain Federal Transactions. This provision applies to solicitations expected to exceed $150,000.

(iii) 52.203-18, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities that Require Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(iv) 52.204-3, Taxpayer Identification. This provision applies to solicitations that do not include the provision at 52.204-7, System for Award Management.

(v) 52.204-5, Women-Owned Business (Other Than Small Business). This provision applies to solicitations that—

(A) Are not set aside for small business concerns;

(B) Exceed the simplified acquisition threshold; and

(C) Are for contracts that will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(vi) 52.204-26, Covered Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(vii) 52.209-2, Prohibition on Contracting with Inverted Domestic Corporations--Representation.

(viii) 52.209-5, Certification Regarding Responsibility Matters. This provision applies to solicitations where the contract value is expected to exceed the simplified acquisition threshold.

(ix) 52.209-11, Representation by Corporations Regarding Delinquent Tax Liability or a Felony Conviction under any Federal Law. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(x) 52.214-14, Place of Performance--Sealed Bidding. This provision applies to invitations for bids except those in which the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xi) 52.215-6, Place of Performance. This provision applies to solicitations unless the place of performance is specified by the Government.

(xii) 52.219-1, Small Business Program Representations (Basic, Alternates I, and II). This provision applies to solicitations when the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(A) The basic provision applies when the solicitations are issued by other than DoD, NASA, and the Coast Guard.

(B) The provision with its Alternate I applies to solicitations issued by DoD, NASA, or the Coast Guard.

(C) The provision with its Alternate II applies to solicitations that will result in a multiple-award contract with more than one NAICS code assigned.

(xiii) 52.219-2, Equal Low Bids. This provision applies to solicitations when contracting by sealed bidding and the contract will be performed in the United States or its outlying areas.

(xiv) 52.222-22, Previous Contracts and Compliance Reports. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xv) 52.222-25, Affirmative Action Compliance. This provision applies to solicitations, other than those for construction, when the solicitation includes the clause at 52.222-26, Equal Opportunity.

(xvi) 52.222-38, Compliance with Veterans' Employment Reporting Requirements. This provision applies to solicitations when it is anticipated the contract award will exceed the simplified acquisition threshold and the contract is not for acquisition of commercial items.

(xvii) 52.223-1, Biobased Product Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that require the delivery or specify the use of USDA-designated items; or include the clause at 52.223-2, Affirmative Procurement of Biobased Products Under Service and Construction Contracts.

(xviii) 52.223-4, Recovered Material Certification. This provision applies to solicitations that are for, or specify the use of, EPA- designated items.

(xix) 52.223-22, Public Disclosure of Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Reduction Goals--Representation. This provision applies to solicitations that include the clause at 52.204-7.)

(xx) 52.225-2, Buy American Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-1.

(xxi) 52.225-4, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Israeli Trade Act Certificate. (Basic, Alternates I, II, and III.) This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225- 3.

(A) If the acquisition value is less than $25,000, the basic provision applies.

(B) If the acquisition value is $25,000 or more but is less than $50,000, the provision with its Alternate I applies.

(C) If the acquisition value is $50,000 or more but is less than $83,099, the provision with its Alternate II applies.

(D) If the acquisition value is $83,099 or more but is less than $100,000, the provision with its Alternate III applies.

(xxii) 52.225-6, Trade Agreements Certificate. This provision applies to solicitations containing the clause at 52.225-5.

(xxiii) 52.225-20, Prohibition on Conducting Restricted Business Operations in Sudan--Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxiv) 52.225-25, Prohibition on Contracting with Entities Engaging in Certain Activities or Transactions Relating to Iran—Representation and Certification. This provision applies to all solicitations.

(xxv) 52.226-2, Historically Black College or University and Minority Institution Representation. This provision applies to solicitations for research, studies, supplies, or services of the type normally acquired from higher educational institutions.

(2) The following representations or certifications are applicable as indicated by the Contracting Officer:

[Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

(i) 52.204-17, Ownership or Control of Offeror.

(ii) 52.204-20, Predecessor of Offeror.

(iii) 52.222-18, Certification Regarding Knowledge of Child Labor for Listed End Products.

(iv) 52.222-48, Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Maintenance, Calibration, or Repair of Certain Equipment--Certification.

(v) 52.222-52 Exemption from Application of the Service Contract Labor Standards to Contracts for Certain Services--Certification.

(vi) 52.223-9, with its Alternate I, Estimate of Percentage of Recovered Material Content for EPA- Designated Products (Alternate I only).

(vii) 52.227-6, Royalty Information.

(A) Basic.

(B) Alternate I.

(viii) 52.227-15, Representation of Limited Rights Data and Restricted Computer Software.

(d) The Offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically in SAM accessed through https://www.sam.gov. After reviewing the SAM information, the Offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in paragraph (c) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below [ offeror to insert changes, identifying change by clause number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR Clause Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications posted on SAM.

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

Substitute the following paragraphs (b), (d) and (e) for paragraphs (b) and (d) of the provision at FAR 52.204-8:

(b)(1) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is included in this solicitation, paragraph

(e) of this provision applies.

(2) If the provision at FAR 52.204-7, System for Award Management, is not included in this solicitation, and the Offeror has an active registration in the System for Award Management (SAM), the Offeror may choose to use paragraph (e) of this provision instead of completing the corresponding individual representations and certifications in the solicitation. The Offeror shall indicate which option applies by checking one of the following boxes:

__ (i) Paragraph (e) applies.

__ (ii) Paragraph (e) does not apply and the Offeror has completed the individual representations and certifications in the solicitation.

(d)(1) The following representations or certifications in the SAM database are applicable to this solicitation as indicated:

(i) 252.204-7016, Covered Defense Telecommunications Equipment or Services--Representation. Applies to all solicitations.

(ii) 252.209-7003, Reserve Officer Training Corps and Military Recruiting on Campus--Representation. Applies to all solicitations with institutions of higher education.

(iii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government. Applies to solicitations for fixed-price supply and service contracts when the contract is to be performed wholly or in part in a foreign country, and a foreign government controls wage rates or material prices and may during contract performance impose a mandatory change in wages or prices of materials.

(iv) 252.225-7042, Authorization to Perform. Applies to all solicitations when performance will be wholly or in part in a foreign country.

(v) 252.225-7049, Prohibition on Acquisition of Certain Foreign Commercial Satellite Services--Representations.

Applies to solicitations for the acquisition of commercial satellite services.

(vi) 252.225-7050, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by the Government of a Country that is a State Sponsor of Terrorism. Applies to all solicitations expected to result in contracts of $150,000 or more.

(vii) 252.229-7012, Tax Exemptions (Italy)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Italy.

(viii) 252.229-7013, Tax Exemptions (Spain)--Representation. Applies to solicitations when contract performance will be in Spain.

(ix) 252.247-7022, Representation of Extent of Transportation by Sea. Applies to all solicitations except those for direct purchase of ocean transportation services or those with an anticipated value at or below the simplified acquisition threshold.

(2) The following representations or certifications in SAM are applicable to this solicitation as indicated by the Contracting Officer: [Contracting Officer check as appropriate.]

____ (i) 252.209-7002, Disclosure of Ownership or Control by a Foreign Government.

____ (ii) 252.225-7000, Buy American--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ (iii) 252.225-7020, Trade Agreements Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ (iv) 252.225-7031, Secondary Arab Boycott of Israel.

____ (v) 252.225-7035, Buy American--Free Trade Agreements--Balance of Payments Program Certificate.

____ Use with Alternate I.

____ Use with Alternate II.

____ Use with Alternate III.

____ Use with Alternate IV.

____ Use with Alternate V.

____ (vi) 252.226-7002, Representation for Demonstration Project for Contractors Employing Persons with Disabilities.

____ (vii) 252.232-7015, Performance-Based Payments--Representation.

(e) The offeror has completed the annual representations and certifications electronically via the SAM Web site at https://www.acquisition.gov/. After reviewing the SAM database information, the offeror verifies by submission of the offer that the representations and certifications currently posted electronically that apply to this solicitation as indicated in FAR 52.204-8(c) and paragraph (d) of this provision have been entered or updated within the last 12 months, are current, accurate, complete, and applicable to this solicitation (including the business size standard applicable to the NAICS code referenced for this solicitation), as of the date of this offer, and are incorporated in this offer by reference (see FAR 4.1201); except for the changes identified below ____ [offeror to insert changes, identifying change by provision number, title, date]. These amended representation(s) and/or certification(s) are also incorporated in this offer and are current, accurate, and complete as of the date of this offer.

FAR/DFARS Clause # Title Date Change

Any changes provided by the offeror are applicable to this solicitation only, and do not result in an update to the representations and certifications located in the SAM database.

Section 00 70 00 - Conditions of the Contract

INSPECTION AND ACCEPTANCE TERMS

Supplies/services will be inspected/accepted at:

CLIN INSPECT AT INSPECT BY ACCEPT AT ACCEPT BY

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52.203-12 Limitation On Payments To Influence Certain Federal

Transactions

JUN 2020

52.203-19 Prohibition on Requiring Certain Internal Confidentiality Agreements or Statements

JAN 2017

52.204-9 Personal Identity Verification of Contractor Personnel JAN 2011 52.204-10 Reporting Executive Compensation and First-Tier

Subcontract Awards

JUN 2020

52.204-13 System for Award Management Maintenance OCT 2018 52.204-16 Commercial and Government Entity Code Reporting JUL 2016 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of Representations and

Certifications.

DEC 2014

52.204-23 Prohibition on Contracting for Hardware, Software, and Services Developed or Provided by Kaspersky Lab and Other Covered Entities.

JUL 2018

52.204-24 Representation Regarding Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

DEC 2019

52.204-25 Prohibition on Contracting for Certain Telecommunications and Video Surveillance Services or Equipment.

AUG 2019

52.209-6 Protecting the Government's Interest When Subcontracting With Contractors Debarred, Suspended, or Proposed for Debarment

JUN 2020

52.209-10 Prohibition on Contracting With Inverted Domestic Corporations

NOV 2015

52.211-18 Variation in Estimated Quantity APR 1984 52.219-4 (Dev) Notice of Price Evaluation Preference for HUBZone Small

Business Concerns (DEVIATION 2020-O0008)

MAR 2020

52.222-1 Notice To The Government Of Labor Disputes FEB 1997 52.222-3 Convict Labor JUN 2003 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 SEP 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 52.222-50 Combating Trafficking in Persons JAN 2019 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

52.223-5 Pollution Prevention and Right-to-Know Information MAY 2011 52.223-17 Affirmative Procurement of EPA-Designated Items in Service…