W912HY19B0006-Specs.pdf

SOLICITATION NO. W912HY19B0006

GALVESTON HARBOR AND

HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, TEXAS

GALVESTON ENTRANCE, OUTER, AND INNER BAR

CHANNELS AND BOLIVAR ROADS TO REDFISH REEF

IN GALVESTON AND CHAMBERS COUNTIES, TEXAS

PROJECT MANUAL FOR

HOPPER DREDGING

FEBRUARY 2019

DEPARTMENT OF THE ARMY

GALVESTON DISTRICT, CORPS OF ENGINEERS

P.O. BOX 1229

GALVESTON, TEXAS

"INCREASE PROFIT - SUBMIT VECP'S"

This project was designed by the Galveston District of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The initials or signatures and registration designations of individuals appear on these project documents within the scope of their employment as required by ER 1110-1-8152.

ROBERT C. THOMAS, P.E.

CHIEF, ENGINEERING AND CONSTRUCTION DIVISION

SWG FILE NO.:GALV 301-412 SOLICITATION NO.:W912HY19B0006

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 00 00 SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD, SF-1442

00 11 00.00 45 BID SCHEDULE

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

00 45 00 REPRESENTATION AND CERTIFICATIONS

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 73 00.01 45 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, STANDARD

00 73 46 WAGE RATES

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 10 00.01 45 NON-REGULATED SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS

01 22 00.10 MEASUREMENT AND PAYMENT

01 32 01.01 45 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 26.01 45 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

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

01 45 01.00 QUALITY CONTROL

01 57 20.00 45 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 58 13.04 45 BULLETIN BOARD

DIVISION 35 - WATERWAY AND MARINE CONSTRUCTION

35 20 23.12 45 HOPPER DREDGING

35 20 23.14 45 PROTECTION OF SEA TURTLES

35 20 23.23 NATIONAL DREDGING QUALITY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM HOPPER DREDGE

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PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 1

W45VAK83099069

THIS SOLICITATION IS BEING ISSUED AS AN UNRESTRICTED INVITATION FOR BID (IFB) FOR MAINTENANCE DREDGING OF THE GALVESTON SHIP CHANNEL , TEXAS, ENTRANCE, OUTER, AND INNER BAR CHANNEL, AND HOUSTON SHIP CHANNEL, BOLIVAR ROADS TO REDFISH REEF, GALVESTON AND CHAMBERS COUNTIES, TEXAS, HOPPER DREDGING, DEEP DRAFT CHANNEL.

PER AFARS 5132.702 (a)(ii)(B) “FUNDS ARE NOT PRESENTLY AVAILABLE FOR THIS ACQUISITION. NO CONTRACT AWARD WILL BE MADE

UNTIL APPROPRIATED FUNDS ARE MADE AVAILABLE."

ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION RANGE (FAR 36.204) - THE ESTIMATED PRICE RANGE OF THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION IS BETWEEN

$10,000,000 AND $25,000,000.

X

WILLIAM A BONDURANT 409 766 3944

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

28-Feb-2019

(RFP)

(IFB)

CALL:

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

See Item 7

2. TYPE OF SOLICITATION

SEALED BID

3. DATE ISSUED

9. FOR INFORMATION A. NAME

SOLICITATION

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

Prescribed by GSA FAR (48 CFR) 53.236-1(e)

11. The Contractor shall begin performance w ithin _______10 calendar days and complete it w ithin ________115 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________00 73 00.01 45

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 ___________ local time ______________01 Apr 2019 (date). If this is a sealed bid solicitation, offers must be publicly opened at that time.

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

B. An offer guarantee 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

USAED, GALVESTON

CONTRACTING DIVISION

2000 FORT POINT ROAD

GALVESTON TX 77553-1229

W912HY

PAGE OF PAGES

1 OF

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour) Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

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

409 766 3010FAX:TEL: 409 766 3850 TEL: FAX:

W912HY19B0006 42

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

SECTION 00 11 00.00 45

BID SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 BID SCHEDULE

1.1.1 Schedule No. 1

1.1.2 Option No. 1

1.1.3 Option No. 2

1.1.4 Option No. 3

1.1.5 Option No. 4

1.2 MODIFICATIONS (CESWG)

1.3 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (July 1990) (FAR 52.217-5)

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DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 1

SECTION 00 11 00.00 45

BID SCHEDULE

PART 1 GENERAL

1.1 BID SCHEDULE

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.1.1 Schedule No. 1

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Estimated Amount

SCHEDULE NO. 1

0001 Mobilization and Demobilization 1 JOB SUM $______________

0002 Dredging - Galveston Entrance Channel, Section Nos.

5,6,7 8 and 9

866,000 C.Y.

0003 Dredging - Inner Bar Channel and Bolivar Roads Channel, Section Nos. 10, 11,12 and 13

915,000 C.Y. $_________ $______________

0004 Dredging - Houston Ship Channel, Bolivar Roads to Redfish Reef, Section Nos. 14-24

572,000 C.Y. $_________

0005 ODMDS No. 1 Monitor Surveys 1 JOB SUM $______________

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 2

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Estimated Amount

SCHEDULE NO. 1

0006 Sea Turtle Protection, Section Nos. 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 and 13

1 JOB SUM $______________

0007 Sea Turtle Protection, Section Nos. 14-24

1 JOB SUM $______________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 $______________

NOTE: Completion time stated in SECTION 00 73 00.01 45 SPECIAL CONTRACT REQUIREMENTS, STANDARD is for Schedule No. 1 work.

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 3

BID SCHEDULE (CONT'D)

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.1.2 Option No. 1

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 1

0008 Dredging - Galveston Extended Entrance Channel, Section Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4

421,000 C.Y. $_________ $______________

0009 Sea Turtle Protection, Section Nos. 1, 2, 3, and 4

1 JOB SUM $______________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 1 $______________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTION NO. 1 $______________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 1: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. Award of this Option is contingent upon availability of funds. An additional time of 15 calendar days will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 4

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.1.3 Option No. 2

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 2

0010 Mobilization and Demobilization - Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation

1 JOB $_________ $______________

0011 Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation

30 DAY SUM $______________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 2 $______________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTIONS NOS. 1 AND 2 $______________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 2: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. Award of this Option is contingent upon availability of funds. No additional time will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 5

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.1.4 Option No. 3

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 3

0012 Mobilization and Demobilization - Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation (One Trawler Additional to Option No. 2)

1 JOB SUM $______________

0013 Sea Turtle Trawling and Relocation (One Trawler Additional to Option No. 2)

30 DAY $_________ $______________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 3 $______________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTIONS NOS. 1, 2, AND 3 $______________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 3: The Government may exercise this Option by written notice to the Contractor prior to completion of all authorized work. Award of this Option is contingent upon availability of funds. No additional time will be added to this Contract for completion of this Option.

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 6

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.1.5 Option No. 4

Item No. Description

Estimated Quantity Unit

Unit Price

Estimated Amount

OPTION NO. 4

(Additional Cost for Dredge Material Disposal at the Galveston Island

Beach discharge corridor for Section Nos. 10-12, in lieu of Ocean Dredged Material Disposal Site No. 1)

0014 Pipeline Management - Beach Placement Galveston

1 JOB SUM $______________

0015 Beach Placement Galveston 798,000 C.Y. $________$______________

0016 Endangered Species Monitoring -- Beach Placement Galveston

1 JOB SUM $______________

TOTAL OPTION NO. 4 $______________

TOTAL SCHEDULE NO. 1 AND OPTIONS NOS. 1, 2, 3, AND 4 $______________

NOTE FOR OPTION NO. 4: Bid Item No.15 shall reflect only the difference in cost with respect to Bid Item No. 003 to place material removed from Section Nos. 10 through 12 at the Galveston Island Beach discharge corridor by hopper pump out in lieu of into ODMDS No. 1. Option 4 may be exercised at any time prior to completion of dredging of Sections 10-12.

An additional time of 60 calendar days will be added to this Contract if Option 4 is exercised.

DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 7

(TO BE ATTACHED TO STANDARD FORM 1442)

1.2 MODIFICATIONS (CESWG)

If a modification to a bid based on unit prices is submitted, which provides for a lump sum adjustment to the total estimated cost, the application of the lump sum adjustment of each unit price in the bid schedule must be stated. If it is not stated, the bidder agrees that the lump sum adjustment shall be applied on a pro rata basis to every unit price in the bid schedule.

1.3 EVALUATION OF OPTIONS (July 1990) (FAR 52.217-5)

Except when it is determined in accordance with FAR 17.206(b) not to be in the Government's best interests, the Government will evaluate offers for award purposes by adding the total price for all options to the total price for the basic requirement. Evaluation of options will not obligate the Government to exercise the option(s).

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DOCUMENT 00 11 00.00 45 Page 8

Section 00 21 00 - Page 1

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

GENERAL CONDITIONS

1.1 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PRICE RANGE (FAR 36.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $10,000,000 and $25,000,000.

1.2 AVAILABILITY OF PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS ON THE FEDERAL BUSINESS

OPPORTUNITIES WEBSITE ((FBO) (far 5.102(a)(1) After solicitation issuance, contractors may register to be placed on a plan holders list, view and/or download this solicitation and all amendments at the Federal Business Opportunities (FBO) website at http://www.fbo.gov/ Plans and specifications will not be available in paper format or on compact disc. It is the offeror’s responsibility to monitor the FBO website daily (using the above link) for amendments to the solicitation. You must be registered in the System for Award Management (SAM) to receive a government contract award. You may register with the SAM at https://www.sam.gov

1.3 EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP AND OPERATING EXPENSE SCHEDULE (18 MAR 2013) (UAI

31.105-100) In accordance with FAR 31.105(d)(2)(i)(b), equipment ownership and operating cost shall be determined using EP 1110-1-8, Construction Equipment Ownership and Operating Expense Schedule.

1.4 TECHNICAL INFORMATION DREDGING (FAR 14.211)

(a) For technical information regarding the plans and specifications submit questions in PROJNET, see paragraph 1.10 of this section for details.

(b) The Contractor [X] shall [ ] shall not be permitted to use self-propelled hopper dredges to perform the work specified herein.

1.5 PREAWARD INFORMATION DREDGING (FAR 9.105-1)

The apparent low bidder shall submit within (2) working days after Bid Opening, the following information:

(a) A statement as to whether he is now or ever has been engaged in performing dredging of [X] deep or [X] shallow draft channels.

(b) A list of key personnel available for the current project and their qualifications.

(c) A copy of the bidder's latest financial statement, including the names of banks or other financial institutions with which the bidder conducts business. If the financial statement is more than 60 days old, a certificate should be attached stating that the financial condition is substantially the same, or if not the same, the changes that have taken place. Such statement will be treated as confidential.

(d) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value thereof, name of office under which the work is being performed, the scheduled completion date of each, days ahead or behind schedule and the name of the dredge(s) to be used on the job.

(e) Name and location of the firm's dredging plant to perform the work under this contract, the date this plant will commence work, and the plants capability to perform the work as required by the specifications.

(f) If bidder is a Large Business, a Sub-Contracting Plan, if required, must be submitted within (2) working days after Bid Opening.

1.6 DISPOSAL OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL

The following owners in the vicinity of the work to be accomplished under this Invitation for Bids are known to desire fill material:

NAME ADDRESS

https://www.sam.gov/

Section 00 21 00 - Page 2

If any of the areas owned by the above-listed owners are proposed to be utilized by the Contractor in the performance of the work, the provision for use of alternate areas DREDGING: PLACEMENT OF EXCAVATED MATERIAL of the specifications will be applicable.

1.7 BIDDER'S QUALIFICATIONS (FAR 9.105-1)

Before a bid is considered for award, the bidder may be requested by the Government to submit a statement regarding his previous experience in performing comparable work, his business and technical organization, financial resources, and plant available to be used in performing the work.

1.8 CAUTIONS & REMINDERS TO BIDDERS (FAR 52.214-18)

All information required by the terms of the solicitation must be furnished.

MISTAKES OR OMISSIONS CAN BE COSTLY. Important items for you to check are included in but not limited to, those listed below. This checklist is furnished only to assist you in submitting a proper offer. Check as you read.

Have you acknowledged all amendments?

Have you completed SECTION 00 45 00, REPRESENTATIONS &

CERTIFICATIONS portion of the solicitation package?

Is your offer properly signed?

If a bid guarantee is required, is it included with your offer?

(A late bid guarantee is treated the same as a late offer).

Is your bid guarantee in the proper amount? Bid guarantee shall be in the amount of 20 percent of the amount of the offer, or $3 million, whichever is less.

If your bid guarantee is in the form of a bid bond, is the bond properly signed by both the bidder and surety and are all required seals affixed?

Is the name in which you submitted the offer the same as your bid bond?

If required have you entered a unit price for each item? (The solicitation will specifically state when this is necessary).

Are decimals in unit prices in the proper places? Are your figures legible?

Are the extensions of your unit prices, and your total offer price correct?

Are all erasures or corrections initialed by the person signing the offer?

I have not restricted my offer by altering the provisions of the solicitation.

REMINDER TO BIDDERS

REMINDER #1 - Acknowledge all Amendments on the reverse side of SF 1442, Item 19, Solicitation, Offer, and Award.

REMINDER #2 - The Contracting Officer signing this contract is the Primary Contracting Officer. However, any Contracting Officer assigned to the Galveston District may take formal action. See Section entitled "Specific Project Requirements".

1.9 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: (FAR 14.302

& 14.304) Bids and a copy of the SF24 Bid Bond must be delivered via the FedBizOpps.gov website at https://www.fbo.gov/ , not later than the https://www.fbo.gov/

Section 00 21 00 - Page 3 response date and time indicated in the solicitation.

Original copies of the Bid Bond shall be submitted to USACE, Galveston District, ATTN: William (Bill) Bondurant, 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, Texas 77550-1229, on or before the bid due date.

SENDING FILES:

The FBO.gov bid package submission application can be accessed via https://www.fbo.gov/ under the solicitation number.

• A note will be visible within the "Notice Details" sub-tab. The “Electronic Response” sub-tab indicates that the opportunity allows for electronic responses. Note, a vendor must login to the system to be able to submit electronic responses for opportunities.

• There are two types of electronic response submissions possible:

1. Line Item Builder form (CLIN) - This can serve as a template for the items that vendors are sometimes requested to quote.

2. Document upload. Multiple documents with attachments can be loaded here.

• Choose “Document Upload”

• The Documents section allows the user to submit files as part of their electronic response to the opportunity.

1. The user can enter a description for every file to be uploaded, note this is optional.

2. To select a file for upload, the user clicks on the Browse button. (Note, for files over 10 Mb, please use the Large Upload (JAVA) button.) This will allow the user to select a file located on their computer for upload.

3. After selecting the file, the user can click the Add New button to select additional files for upload

4. The user can delete any file(s) previously selected for upload by clicking on the Delete button.

5. The user has three options at the bottom of the Response page:

a. Submit saves and electronically submits the response to the government point of contact for that opportunity in the system.

Note, the system will send an email to the email address on file for the user confirming the electronic submission;

b. Save as Draft saves the response created, but does not submit it to the government point of contact for the opportunity in the system; if selected, the system returns to the Notice Details tab and there is a note at the top indicating that the user has saved a draft response for the opportunity. The user can click on the blue Click here link in the note to review/submit a response.

After clicking the link to review/submit, the system opens the Electronic Response tab and displays the draft response for review.

There is a note at the top which will advise the user whether or not the response deadline has passed. If not, the user can click on the blue Click here link to make changes to the draft response and submit if ready.

c. Return does not save the response and takes the user back to the Notice Details tab for the opportunity.

https://www.fbo.gov/

Section 00 21 00 - Page 4

1.10 BIDDER INQUIRY – PROJNET (FAR 14.211)

1. Prospective Offerors should submit questions concerning this solicitation via Bidder Inquiry in ProjNet at www.projnet.org/projnet .

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

***Please Note: Offerors shall only submit one question per inquiry.

Inquiries containing multiple questions may be rejected.

(a) B. From this page, you may view all bidder inquiries or add inquiry.

(b) C. Offerors will receive an acknowledgement of their question via email, followed by an answer to their question after it has been processed by our technical team.

(c) D. The Solicitation Number is: W9126G19B0006

(d) The Bidder Inquiry Key is: KTQA8X-KEZ485

2. The Bidder Inquiry System will be unavailable for new inquires fifteen

(15) calendar days prior to offer submission in order to ensure adequate time is allotted to form an appropriate response and amend the solicitation if necessary.

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

4. The call center operates weekdays from 8AM to 5PM U.S. Central Time Zone (Chicago). The telephone number for the Call Center is 800-428-HELP.

1.11 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (FAR 52.222-6)

Paragraph entitled CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS of (CONTRACT CLAUSES - Section 00 72 00, FAR 52.222-6) is applicable to this solicitation. Wage Rates will be incorporated by amendment, if they are not included in this solicitation.

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

52.204-7 System for Award Management OCT 2018 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 http://www.projnet.org/projnet

Section 00 21 00 - Page 5

52.215-20 Requirements for Certified Cost or Pricing Data or Information Other Than Certified Cost or Pricing Data

OCT 2010

52.217-5 Evaluation Of Options JUL 1990 52.232-14 Notice Of Availability Of Progress

Payments Exclusively For Small Business Concerns

APR 1984

52.232-38 Submission of Electronic Funds Transfer Information with Offer

JUL 2013

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.214-15 PERIOD FOR ACCEPTANCE OF BIDS (APR 1984)

In compliance with the solicitation, the bidder agrees, if this bid is accepted within calendar days (60 calendar days unless a different period is inserted by the bidder) from the date specified in the solicitation for receipt of bids, to furnish any or all items upon which prices are bid at the price set opposite each item, delivered at the designated point(s), within the time specified in the Schedule.

(End of clause)

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

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

(End of provision)

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

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY FOR CONSTRUCTION (FEB 1999)

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

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

Goals for minority participation for each trade

Goals for female participation for each trade

GALVESTON- 28.9%

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

Section 00 21 00 - Page 6 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 SMSA Texas, Galveston County, Galveston, TX

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)

Section 00 21 00 - Page 7 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.

52.225-12 NOTICE OF BUY AMERICAN REQUIREMENT-- CONSTRUCTION MATERIALS

UNDER TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014)

(a) Definitions. “Commercially available off-the-shelf (COTS) item,” “construction material,” “designated country construction material,” “domestic construction material,” and “foreign construction material,” as used in this provision, are defined in the clause of this solicitation

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(b) Requests for determination 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 materials, by adding to the offered price the appropriate percentage of the cost of such foreign construction material, as specified in paragraph (b)(4)(i) of FAR clause 52.225-11.

(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, other than designated country construction material, that is not listed by the Government in this solicitation in paragraph (b)(3) of FAR clause 52.225-11, the offeror also may submit an alternate offer based on use of equivalent domestic or designated country 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 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 FAR clause 52.225-11 does not apply, the Government will evaluate only those offers based on use of the equivalent domestic or designated country construction material, and the offeror shall be required to furnish such domestic or designated country 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.

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

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(a) Protests, as defined in section 33.101 of the Federal Acquisition Regulation, that are filed directly with an agency, and copies of any protests that are filed with the Government Accountability Office (GAO), shall be served on the Contracting Officer (addressed as follows) by obtaining written and dated acknowledgment of receipt from Contracting Officer, US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District, PO Box 1229,Galveston, Texas 77553-1229, submitting the protest at SWFprotest@usace.army.mil .

(b) The copy of any protest shall be received in the office designated above within one day of filing a protest with the GAO.

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:

The location for the beach placement is open to the public. The contractor can visit at their convenience.

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):

http://farsite.hill.af.mil/ http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

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Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

52.203-8 Cancellation, Rescission, and Recovery of

Funds for Illegal or Improper Activity

MAY 2014

52.204-8 Annual Representations and Certifications OCT 2018 52.204-19 Incorporation by Reference of

Representations and Certifications.

DEC 2014

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

AUG 2018

252.247-7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation Of Supplies By Sea

AUG 1992

52.204-17 OWNERSHIP OR CONTROL OF OFFEROR (JUL 2016)

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

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means—

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Highest-level owner means the entity that owns or controls an immediate owner of the offeror, or that owns or controls one or more entities that control an immediate owner of the offeror. No entity owns or exercises control of the highest level owner.

Immediate owner means an entity, other than the offeror, that has direct control of the offeror. Indicators of control include, but are not limited to, one or more of the following: Ownership or interlocking management, identity of interests among family members, shared facilities and equipment, and the common use of employees.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [ ___ ] has or [ ___ ] does not have an immediate owner. If the Offeror has more than one immediate owner (such as a joint venture), then the Offeror shall respond to paragraph (c) and if applicable, paragraph (d) of this provision for each participant in the joint venture.

(c) If the Offeror indicates ``has'' in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information:

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Immediate owner CAGE code:

Immediate owner legal name: ___

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

Is the immediate owner owned or controlled by another entity?:

[ ___ ] Yes or [ ___ ] No.

(d) If the Offeror indicates ``yes'' in paragraph (c) of this provision, indicating that the immediate owner is owned or controlled by another entity, then enter the following information:

Highest-level owner CAGE code:

Highest-level owner legal name:

(Do not use a ``doing business as'' name)

52.204-20 Predecessor of Offeror (JUL 2016)

Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) code means--

(1) An identifier assigned to entities located in the United States or its outlying areas by the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch to identify a commercial or government entity; or

(2) An identifier assigned by a member of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) or by the NATO Support and Procurement Agency (NSPA) to entities located outside the United States and its outlying areas that the DLA Commercial and Government Entity (CAGE) Branch records and maintains in the CAGE master file. This type of code is known as a NATO CAGE (NCAGE) code.

Predecessor means an entity that is replaced by a successor and includes any predecessors of the predecessor.

Successor means an entity that has replaced a predecessor by acquiring the assets and carrying out the affairs of the predecessor under a new name (often through acquisition or merger). The term “successor” does not include new offices/divisions of the same company or a company that only changes its name. The extent of the responsibility of the successor for the liabilities of the predecessor may vary, depending on State law and specific circumstances.

(b) The Offeror represents that it [____] is or [____] is not a successor to a predecessor that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years.

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(c) If the Offeror has indicated “is” in paragraph (b) of this provision, enter the following information for all predecessors that held a Federal contract or grant within the last three years (if more than one predecessor, list in reverse chronological order):

Predecessor CAGE code: ____ (or mark “Unknown”).

Predecessor legal name: ____.

(Do not use a “doing business as” name).

52.209-7 INFORMATION REGARDING RESPONSIBILITY MATTERS (OCT 2018)

Administrative proceeding means a non-judicial process that is adjudicatory in nature in order to make a determination of fault or liability (e.g., Securities and Exchange Commission Administrative Proceedings, Civilian Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings, and Armed Services Board of Contract Appeals Proceedings). This includes administrative proceedings at the Federal and State level but only in connection with performance of a Federal contract or grant. It does not include agency actions such as contract audits, site visits, corrective plans, or inspection of deliverables.

Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000 means-

(1) The total value of all current, active contracts and grants, including all priced options; and

(2) The total value of all current, active orders including all priced options under indefinite-delivery, indefinite-quantity, 8(a), or requirements contracts (including task and delivery and multiple-award Schedules).

Principal means an officer, director, owner, partner, or a person having primary management or supervisory responsibilities within a business entity (e.g., general manager; plant manager; head of a division or business segment; and similar positions).

(b) The offeror ( ) has ( ) does not have current active Federal contracts and grants with total value greater than $10,000,000.

(c) If the offeror checked “has” in paragraph (b) of this provision, the offeror represents, by submission of this offer, that the information it has entered in the Federal Awardee Performance and Integrity Information System (FAPIIS) is current, accurate, and complete as of the date of submission of this offer with regard to the following information:

(1) Whether the offeror, and/or any of its principals, has or has not, within the last five years, in connection with the award to or performance by the offeror of a Federal contract or grant, been the subject of a proceeding, at

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(i) In a criminal proceeding, a conviction.

(ii) In a civil proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in the payment of a monetary fine, penalty, reimbursement, restitution, or damages of $5,000 or more.

(iii) In an administrative proceeding, a finding of fault and liability that results in--

(A) The payment of a monetary fine or penalty of $5,000 or more; or

(B) The payment of a reimbursement, restitution, or damages in excess of $100,000.

(iv) In a criminal, civil, or administrative proceeding, a disposition of the matter by consent or compromise with an acknowledgment of fault by the Contractor if the proceeding could have led to any of the outcomes specified in paragraphs (c)(1)(i), (c)(1)(ii), or (c)(1)(iii) of this provision.

(2) If the offeror has been involved in the last five years in any of the occurrences listed in (c)(1) of this provision, whether the offeror has provided the requested information with regard to each occurrence.

(d) The offeror shall post the information in paragraphs (c)(1)(i) through (c)(1)(iv) of this provision in FAPIIS as required through maintaining an active registration in the System for Award Management, which can be accessed via https://www.sam.gov (see 52.204-7).

52.209-11 REPRESENTATION BY CORPORATIONS REGARDING DELINQUENT TAX LIABILITY

OR A

FELONY CONVICTION UNDER ANY FEDERAL LAW (FEB 2016)

(a) As required by sections 744 and 745 of Division E of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts, the Government will not enter into a contract with any corporation that--

(1) Has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability, where the awarding agency is aware of the unpaid tax liability, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the corporation and made a determination that suspension or debarment is not necessary to protect the interests of the Government; or

(2) Was convicted of a felony criminal violation under any Federal law within the preceding 24 months, where the awarding agency is aware of the conviction, unless an agency has considered suspension or debarment of the https://www.sam.gov/

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(b) The Offeror represents that--

(1) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that has any unpaid Federal tax liability that has been assessed, for which all judicial and administrative remedies have been exhausted or have lapsed, and that is not being paid in a timely manner pursuant to an agreement with the authority responsible for collecting the tax liability; and

(2) It is [ ] is not [ ] a corporation that was convicted of a felony criminal violation under a Federal law within the preceding 24 months.

52.209-12 CERTIFICATION REGARDING TAX MATTERS (FEB 2016)

(a) This provision implements section 523 of Division B of the Consolidated and Further Continuing Appropriations Act, 2015 (Pub. L. 113-235), and similar provisions, if contained in subsequent appropriations acts.

(b) If the Offeror is proposing a total contract price that will exceed $5,000,000 (including options), the Offeror shall certify that, to the best of its knowledge and belief, it--

(1) Has [ ] filed all Federal tax returns required during the three years preceding the certification;

(2) Has not [ ] been convicted of a criminal offense under the Internal Revenue Code of 1986; and

(3) Has not [ ], more than 90 days prior to certification, been notified of any unpaid Federal tax assessment for which the liability remains unsatisfied, unless the assessment is the subject of an installment agreement or offer in compromise that has been approved by the Internal Revenue Service and is not in default, or the assessment is the subject of a non-frivolous administrative or judicial proceeding.

52.222-22 PREVIOUS CONTRACTS AND COMPLIANCE REPORTS (FEB 1999)

The offeror represents that --

(a) ( ) It has, ( ) has not participated in a previous contract or subcontract subject to the Equal Opportunity clause of this solicitation;

(b) ( ) It has, ( ) has not, filed all required compliance reports; and

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(c) Representations indicating submission of required compliance reports, signed by proposed subcontractors, will be obtained before subcontract awards.

52.223-22 PUBLIC DISCLOSURE OF GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS AND REDUCTION GOALS-

-REPRESENTATION (DEC 2016)

(a) This representation shall be completed if the Offeror received $7.5 million or more in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year.

The representation is optional if the Offeror received less than $7.5 million in Federal contract awards in the prior Federal fiscal year.

(b) Representation. [Offeror is to check applicable blocks in paragraphs (b)(1) and (2).]

(1) The Offeror (itself or through its immediate owner or highest-level owner) [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not publicly disclose greenhouse gas emissions, i.e., make available on a publicly accessible Web site the results of a greenhouse gas inventory, performed in accordance with an accounting standard with publicly available and consistently applied criteria, such as the Greenhouse Gas Protocol Corporate Standard.

(2) The Offeror (itself or through its immediate owner or highest-level owner) [ ___ ] does, [ ___ ] does not publicly disclose a quantitative greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, i.e., make available on a publicly available Web site a target to reduce absolute emissions or emissions intensity by a specific quantity or percentage.

(3) A publicly accessible Web site includes the Offeror's own Web site or a recognized, third-party greenhouse gas emissions reporting program.

(c) If the Offeror checked ``does'' in paragraphs (b)(1) or (b)(2) of this provision, respectively, the Offeror shall provide the publicly accessible Web site(s) where greenhouse gas emissions and/or reduction goals are reported:

252.204-7007 ALTERNATE A, ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (DEC

2018)

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

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

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

(ii) 252.216-7008, Economic Price Adjustment--Wage Rates or Material Prices Controlled by a Foreign Government.