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Design-Bid-Build

Request For

Proposal

PORT ISABEL DETENTION CENTER KITCHEN &

WASTE WATER TREATEMENT PLANT

Port Isabel, Texas

W912HY19R0017

August 2019

US Army Corps of Engineers Fort Worth District

Port Isabel Detention Center Kitchen & and WWTP Improvements BP19PIDC

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS

DIVISION 00 - PROCUREMENT AND CONTRACTING REQUIREMENTS

00 10 00 SOLICITATION, OFFER AND AWARD, SF-1442

00 11 00 CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE

00 21 00 INSTRUCTIONS, CONDITIONS, AND NOTICES TO OFFERORS

00 22 16 PROPOSAL SUBMITTAL AND BASIS OF AWARD

00 72 00 CONTRACT CLAUSES

00 73 46 WAGE DETERMINATION SCHEDULE

DIVISION 01 - GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

01 00 00.00 44 CONSTRUCTION SCHEDULE

01 11 00 SUMMARY OF WORK

01 14 00 WORK RESTRICTIONS

01 22 00.00 10 PRICE AND PAYMENT PROCEDURES

01 30 00 ADMINISTRATIVE REQUIREMENTS

01 31 19.00 44 PROJECT MEETINGS

01 32 01.00 10 PROJECT SCHEDULE

01 32 16 CONSTRUCTION PROGRESS DOCUMENTATION

01 33 00 SUBMITTAL PROCEDURES

01 35 13 SPECIAL PROJECT PROCEDURES

01 35 26 GOVERNMENTAL SAFETY REQUIREMENTS

01 42 00 SOURCES FOR REFERENCE PUBLICATIONS

01 45 00.00 10 QUALITY CONTROL

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

01 45 35 SPECIAL INSPECTIONS

01 50 00 TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION FACILITIES AND CONTROLS

01 56 00.00 44 DUST CONTROL

01 57 19 TEMPORARY ENVIRONMENTAL CONTROLS

01 57 20.00 10 ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION

01 57 23 TEMPORARY STORM WATER POLLUTION CONTROL

01 57 24.01 44 STORM WATER POLLUTION PREVENTION PLAN (TEXAS)

01 57 25.00 44 SWPP PLAN INSPECTION AND MAINTENANCE REPORT FORM

01 58 00 PROJECT IDENTIFICATION

01 74 19 CONSTRUCTION AND DEMOLITION WASTE MANAGEMENT

01 78 00 CLOSEOUT SUBMITTALS

01 78 23 OPERATION AND MAINTENANCE DATA

01 91 00.15 TOTAL BUILDING COMMISSIONING

DIVISION 02 - EXISTING CONDITIONS

02 41 00 DEMOLITION AND DECONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 03 - CONCRETE

03 30 00 CAST-IN-PLACE CONCRETE

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

CONSTRUCTION

DIVISION 04 - MASONRY

04 20 00 UNIT MASONRY

DIVISION 05 - METALS

05 12 00 STRUCTURAL STEEL

05 21 00 STEEL JOIST FRAMING

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00 45 00 REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

05 30 00 STEEL DECKS

05 40 00 COLD-FORMED METAL FRAMING

05 50 13 MISCELLANEOUS METAL FABRICATIONS

05 51 33 METAL LADDERS

05 52 00 METAL RAILINGS

DIVISION 06 - WOOD, PLASTICS, AND COMPOSITES

06 10 00 ROUGH CARPENTRY

06 41 16.00 10 PLASTIC-LAMINATE-CLAD ARCHITECTURAL CABINETS

06 61 16 SOLID SURFACING FABRICATIONS

DIVISION 07 - THERMAL AND MOISTURE PROTECTION

07 05 23 PRESSURE TESTING AN AIR BARRIER SYSTEM FOR AIR TIGHTNESS

07 21 13 BOARD AND BLOCK INSULATION

07 22 00 ROOF AND DECK INSULATION

07 27 10.00 10 BUILDING AIR BARRIER SYSTEM

07 27 19.01 SELF-ADHERING AIR BARRIERS

07 27 26 FLUID-APPLIED MEMBRANE AIR BARRIERS

07 54 19 POLYVINYL-CHLORIDE ROOFING

07 60 00 FLASHING AND SHEET METAL

07 81 00 SPRAY-APPLIED FIREPROOFING

07 84 00 FIRESTOPPING

07 92 00 JOINT SEALANTS

DIVISION 08 - OPENINGS

08 11 13 STEEL DOORS AND FRAMES

08 31 00 ACCESS DOORS AND PANELS

08 36 13 SECTIONAL OVERHEAD DOORS

08 41 13 ALUMINUM-FRAMED STOREFRONTS

08 56 63 SLIDING SECURITY WINDOWS

08 71 00 DOOR HARDWARE

08 81 00 GLAZING

08 88 53 DETENTION AND SECURITY GLAZING

08 91 00 METAL WALL LOUVERS

DIVISION 09 - FINISHES

09 22 00 SUPPORTS FOR PLASTER AND GYPSUM BOARD

09 29 00 GYPSUM BOARD

09 51 00 ACOUSTICAL CEILINGS

09 67 23.13 STANDARD RESINOUS FLOORING

09 90 00 PAINTS AND COATINGS

09 96 00 HIGH-PERFORMANCE COATINGS

09 97 23.16 LINSEED OIL PROTECTION OF CONCRETE SURFACES

DIVISION 10 - SPECIALTIES

10 14 00.10 EXTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 14 00.20 INTERIOR SIGNAGE

10 21 13 TOILET COMPARTMENTS

10 22 13 WIRE MESH PARTITIONS

10 26 00 WALL AND DOOR PROTECTION

10 28 13 TOILET ACCESSORIES

10 44 16 FIRE EXTINGUISHERS

10 51 13 METAL LOCKERS

10 53 00 PREMANUFACTURED CANOPY

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DIVISION 11 - EQUIPMENT

11 05 40 COMMON WORK RESULTS FOR FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT

11 06 40.13 FOODSERVICE EQUIPMENT SCHEDULE

11 13 19.13 LOADING DOCK LEVELERS

11 41 11 REFRIGERATED AND FROZEN FOOD STORAGE EQUIPMENT

11 42 00 FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT

11 44 00 FOOD COOKING EQUIPMENT

11 46 00 FOOD DISPENSING EQUIPMENT

11 47 00 ICE MACHINES

11 48 00 CLEANING AND DISPOSAL EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 12 - FURNISHINGS

12 50 00.13 10 FURNITURE AND FURNITURE INSTALLATION

DIVISION 21 - FIRE SUPPRESSION

21 13 13.00 10 WET PIPE SPRINKLER SYSTEM, FIRE PROTECTION

DIVISION 22 - PLUMBING

22 00 00 PLUMBING, GENERAL PURPOSE

22 05 48.00 20 MECHANICAL SOUND, VIBRATION, AND SEISMIC CONTROL

22 07 19.00 40 PLUMBING PIPING INSULATION

22 31 00 WATER SOFTENERS, CATION-EXCHANGE (SODIUM CYCLE)

DIVISION 23 - HEATING, VENTILATING, AND AIR CONDITIONING (HVAC)

23 00 00 AIR SUPPLY, DISTRIBUTION, VENTILATION, AND EXHAUST SYSTEMS

23 05 15 COMMON PIPING FOR HVAC

23 05 93 TESTING, ADJUSTING, AND BALANCING FOR HVAC

23 07 00 THERMAL INSULATION FOR MECHANICAL SYSTEMS

23 09 00 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL FOR HVAC

23 09 13 INSTRUMENTATION AND CONTROL DEVICES FOR HVAC

23 09 93 SEQUENCES OF OPERATION FOR HVAC CONTROL

23 23 00 REFRIGERANT PIPING

23 81 00 DECENTRALIZED UNITARY HVAC EQUIPMENT

DIVISION 26 - ELECTRICAL

26 00 00.00 20 BASIC ELECTRICAL MATERIALS AND METHODS

26 05 19.10 10 INSULATED WIRE AND CABLE

26 08 00 APPARATUS INSPECTION AND TESTING

26 20 00 INTERIOR DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

26 29 23 VARIABLE FREQUENCY DRIVE SYSTEMS UNDER 600 VOLTS

26 32 15.00 10 NATURAL GAS GENERATOR SET STATIONARY 100-2500 KW, WITH

AUXILIARIES

26 36 00.00 10 AUTOMATIC TRANSFER SWITCH AND BY-PASS/ISOLATION SWITCH

26 41 00 LIGHTNING PROTECTION SYSTEM

26 51 00 INTERIOR LIGHTING

26 56 00 EXTERIOR LIGHTING

DIVISION 27 - COMMUNICATIONS

27 05 14.00 10 CABLE TELEVISION PREMISES DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM

27 05 28.36 40 CABLE TRAYS FOR COMMUNICATIONS SYSTEMS

27 10 00 BUILDING TELECOMMUNICATIONS CABLING SYSTEM

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27 21 10.00 40 FIBER OPTIC DATA TRANSMISSION SYSTEM

27 41 00 AUDIO/VISUAL (AV) SYSTEMS

27 54 00.00 20 COMMUNITY ANTENNA TELEVISION (CATV) SYSTEMS

DIVISION 28 - ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 05 26.00 40 GROUNDING AND BONDING FOR ELECTRONIC SAFETY AND SECURITY

28 08 10 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEM ACCEPTANCE TESTING

28 10 05 ELECTRONIC SECURITY SYSTEMS (ESS)

28 31 64.00 10 FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEM, ADDRESSABLE

DIVISION 31 - EARTHWORK

31 00 00 EARTHWORK

31 11 00 CLEARING AND GRUBBING

DIVISION 32 - EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS

32 01 19 FIELD MOLDED SEALANTS FOR SEALING JOINTS IN RIGID

PAVEMENTS

32 11 24 GRADED CRUSHED AGGREGATE BASE COURSE FOR PERVIOUS PAVEMENT

32 12 16 HOT-MIX ASPHALT (HMA) FOR ROADS

32 13 13.06 PORTLAND CEMENT CONCRETE PAVEMENT FOR ROADS AND SITE

FACILITIES

32 16 19 CONCRETE CURBS, GUTTERS AND SIDEWALKS

32 31 13 CHAIN LINK FENCES AND GATES

32 92 19 SEEDING

32 92 23 SODDING

32 96 00 TRANSPLANTING EXTERIOR PLANTS

DIVISION 33 - UTILITIES

33 11 00 WATER UTILITY DISTRIBUTION PIPING

33 11 23 NATURAL GAS AND LIQUID PETROLEUM PIPING

33 30 00 SANITARY SEWERAGE

33 40 00 STORM DRAINAGE UTILITIES

33 71 02 UNDERGROUND ELECTRICAL DISTRIBUTION

33 82 00 TELECOMMUNICATIONS OUTSIDE PLANT (OSP)

DIVISION 40 - PROCESS INTERCONNECTIONS

40 05 13 PIPELINES, LIQUID PROCESS PIPING

DIVISION 41 - MATERIAL PROCESSING AND HANDLING EQUIPMENT

41 22 23.19 MONORAIL HOISTS

DIVISION 43 - PROCESS GAS AND LIQUID HANDLING, PURIFICATION, AND STORAGE

EQUIPMENT

43 21 29 FLOW MEASURING EQUIPMENT SEWAGE TREATMENT PLANT

43 25 13 SUBMERSIBLE PUMPS

DIVISION 46 - WATER AND WASTEWATER EQUIPMENT

46 21 39 MECHANICALLY CLEANED BAR SCREEN

46 33 33 POLYMER BLENDING AND FEED EQUIPMENT

-- End of Project Table of Contents --

PROJECT TABLE OF CONTENTS Page 4

Completion Time: Estimated duration is 450 calendar days

Estimated magnitude for this effort is betw een $5,000,000.00 and $10,000,000.00.

NAICS Code 236220 Commercial and Institutional Building Construction. SB Size Standard is $36.5M for construction

Per AFARS 5132.702 (a)(ii)(B) “Funds are not presently available for this acquisition. No contract aw ard w ill be made until appropriated funds are made available."

DEBORA L WELLS 409 766 3943

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

31-Jul-2019

(RFP)

(IFB)

X

CALL:

Port Isabel Detention Center Kitchen Design and Waste Water Treatment Plant

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 ________450 calendar days after receiving aw ard, X notice to proceed. This performance period is X mandatory, negotiable. (See _________________________

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

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

X YES NO

13. ADDITIONAL SOLICITATION REQUIREMENTS:

A. Sealed offers in original and __________ copies to perform the w ork required are due at the place specif ied in Item 8 by ___________ local time ______________30 Aug 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

US ARMY CORPS OF ENGINEERS

2000 POINT FORT ROAD

P.O. BOX 1229

GALVESTON TX 77553-1229

W912HY

PAGE OF PAGES

CODE

(Title, identifying no., date):

12B. CALENDAR DAYS

02:00 PM (hour)

Sealed envelopes containing offers

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

356329

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

FAX:TEL: 409 766 3850 TEL: FAX:

W912HY19R0017 1 OF 2

Section 00 10 00

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

BASE BID

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Item Total Amount

KITCHEN FACILITY - COMPLETE, including but not limited to SITEWORK, STRUCTURAL, ARCHITECTURAL , MECHANICAL, ELECTRICAL, TELECOM, SECURITY and FF&E

1 LS

WWTP - COMPLETE RENOVATION including but not limited to SITE PUMP STATION, NEW SERVICE

ENTRANCE, NEW HEADWORKS, MAIN PUMP STATION AND RAS/WAS PUMP WORKSITE PUMP STATION, SLUDGE HANDLING FACILITY (ROLL-OFF)

1 LS

KITCHEN FACILITY and WWTP - CLOSEOUT DOCUMENTATION- As-Builts, Operations and Maintenance Manuals, Training and Warranty Plan

1 LS

25,000.00$

KITCHEN AND WWTP BASE BID TOTAL - Total Value of Construction of the New Kitchen Facility and Waste Water

Treatment Plant Improvements (Sum of Bid Items 001 - 003) $

Base Bid Total $

BID OPTIONS

Item No. Description Quantity Unit Item Total Amount

WWTP - RESET EXISTING CLARIFIER EQUIPMENT (Bid Option 1)

1 LS

WWTP - DISINFECTION BASIN REHABILITATION (Bid Option 2)

1 LS

Total Bid Including Options (Base Bid + Options 1 and 2) $

PROJECT COMPLETION TIME _____ Calendar days* *Contract Duration in Calendar Days After the Notice to Proceed is Received (Not To Exceed the maximum time stated in Section 01 00

00.00 44 CONSTUCTION SCHEDULE) (See Note #7)

Section: 00 11 00 Design-Bid-Build Request for Proposal PIDC Kitchen and WWTP Improvements

Port Isabel Detention Center, Texas

CONTRACT LINE ITEM SCHEDULE

W912HY19R0017

Section 00 21 00 - Instructions

LOCAL CLAUSES

1.1 ESTIMATED CONSTRUCTION PRICE RANGE (APR 1985) (FAR 36.204)

The estimated price range of the proposed construction is between $5,000,000 and $10,000,000.

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. The website for SAM:

https://www.sam.gov/SAM/

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 SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS PERTAINING TO ELECTRONIC BID SUBMISSION: (FAR 14.302 and 14.304) Bids and a copy of the SF24 Bid Bond must be submitted through the Federal Business Opportunities bid package submission via https://www.fbo.gov/ , not later than the response date and time indicated in the solicitation.

Original copies of the Bid Bond shall be submitted to USACE, Galveston District, ATTN: Debora Wells, 2000 Fort Point Road, Galveston, Texas 77553, on or before the response date and time.

SENDING FILES:

The Federal Business Opportunities bid package submission application can be accessed via https://www.fbo.gov/ under the Solicitation Number W912HY19R0017.

• 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

a. Choose “Document Upload”

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

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

a. 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 https://www.sam.gov/SAM/ http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/ http://www.fbo.gov/

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

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

6. 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.

1.5 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.

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

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.

D. The Solicitation Number is: W912HY19R0017

The Bidder Inquiry Key is: 3IFR53-Z6BMPR

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.

1.6 CONSTRUCTION WAGE RATE REQUIREMENTS (FAR 52.222-6)

http://www.projnet.org/projnet

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 52.204-18 Commercial and Government Entity Code Maintenance JUL 2016 52.215-1 Instructions to Offerors--Competitive Acquisition JAN 2017 52.215-16 Facilities Capital Cost of Money JUN 2003 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 52.232-13 Notice Of Progress Payments APR 1984 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

52.216-1 TYPE OF CONTRACT (APR 1984)

The Government contemplates award of a Firm Fixed Price Construction 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

Cameron County 71% 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 SMSA Cameron County, Texas.

(End of provision)

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 entitled “Buy American -- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(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.

(End of provision)

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

TRADE AGREEMENTS (MAY 2014) ALTERNATE II (JUN 2009)

(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 entitled “Buy American Act-- Construction Materials Under Trade Agreements” (Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) clause 52.225-11).

(b) Requests for determination of inapplicability. An offeror requesting a determination regarding the inapplicability of the Buy American Act 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 Act 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 Act, 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, except foreign construction material from a designated country other than Bahrain, Mexico, or Oman 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 other than Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani 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 other than Bahrainian, Mexican, or Omani 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.

(End of provision)

52.233-2 SERVICE OF PROTEST (SEP 2006)

(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

Maria E. Rodriguez Contracting Officer and Grants Officer US Army Corps of Engineers, Galveston District PO Box 1229 Galveston, Texas 77553-1229

Submit via email at SWG-CT-protest@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.

(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) There will only be one site visit on 15 August 2019 from 0900 to 1200, no other site visits will be scheduled:

Site visit will be at:

U. S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement Port Isabel Detention Center 27991 Buena Vista Blvd.

Los Fresnos, TX 78566 mailto:SWG-CT-protest@usace.army.mil

This is a secure Government "Detention Center" facility for illegal aliens and strict security requirements are in place for this facility. All personnel accessing the site must fill out and submit attached Record Check Form 7 calendar days prior to requesting site access. Also, here are some of the immediate requirements.

• On entering the facility you will be required to provide an official identification with a photograph, such as driver's license, or alien registration card. Employees must be eligible for employment in the United States.

• Vehicles, toolboxes, materials, and packages brought onto the facility are subject to search.

• All tools/equipment being brought inside the double perimeter (secure area) of the facility will be inventoried.

• Contractor must comply will all security requirements at established site. All personnel must fill out and submit Record Check Form for background checks prior to commencing work. Record Check Form must be submitted to POC 7 calendar days prior to requesting site access. Any personnel not passing background checks will not be allowed to work on site.

(End of provision)

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/

(End of provision) http://farsite.hill.af.mil/

SECTION 00 22 16

Proposal Submittal and Basis of Award

1. Overview.

1.1. The intent of this solicitation is to select one (1) contractor for construction of new kitchen facility and upgrade/ renovation of the on-site waste water treatment plant of the existing Port Isabel Detention Center (PIDC), Port Isabel, TX.

1.2. The basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable. The Contracting Officer will award a Firm Fixed Price Construction contract to the responsible offeror whom the Source Selection Authority determines conforms to the solicitation and is technically acceptable, is fair and reasonable and offers the lowest price to the Government.

2. Submittal of offers.

2.1. Offerors submitting proposals for this project should limit submissions to data essential for evaluation of proposals so that a minimum of time and monies will have been expended in preparing information required herein. However, in order to be effectively and equitably evaluated, the proposals must include information sufficiently detailed to clearly describe the offeror’s capabilities to successfully complete the project. Proposals should follow in the order of sequence set forth in the RFP and be limited to fifty (50) pages. Information provided out of sequence may not be evaluated and may result in the offeror’s disqualification from award.

Requirements stated in this RFP are minimums.

2.2. SUBMISSION REQUIREMENTS: Interested firms are invited to submit their proposal directly to Federal Business Opportunities at www.fbo.gov only, hard copies and CD's will not be accepted.

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.

1.) There are two types of electronic response submissions possible. Please choose the “Document Upload.” The user can enter a description for every file to be uploaded (note that this is optional). 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.

2.) After selecting the file, the user can click the “Add New” button to select additional files for upload.

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

4.) 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.

(c) 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.

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

3. Proposal Evaluation Process.

3.1. A Source Selection Evaluation Board (SSEB) comprised of representatives of the Corps of Engineers, User/Customer, and other required personnel, will evaluate the proposals. Offerors are advised that the technical evaluation and rating of proposals will be conducted in strict confidence in that technical/quality proposals are reviewed and rated without knowledge of the price offered. The number and identities of offerors are not revealed to anyone who is not involved in the evaluation and award process or to other offerors. Proposals will be evaluated based on the factors described herein, and the basis of award is Lowest Price Technically Acceptable.

3.2. The evaluation process essentially consists of three parts: proposal compliance review and responsibility determination, technical/quality evaluation, and price evaluation.

3.2.1. Proposal Compliance Review/Responsibility Determination: This is an initial review to ensure that all required forms and certifications are complete and that both a technical and price proposal were received. Additionally, firms will be verified for business size status as applicable to the solicitation.

3.2.2. Technical/Quality Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate and rate those proposals passing the first review, above. Proposals will be evaluated against the RFP requirements. Factors will be rated using an “Acceptable/Unacceptable” basis.

3.3.3. Price Evaluation: The SSEB will evaluate price proposals independent of the technical/quality evaluation. The SSEB will not have access to price information until completion of the technical/quality evaluation.

4. Proposal Information and Related Evaluation Factors.

4.1. Proposals will be evaluated in accordance with the factors and subfactors below.

Offerors are reminded to include their best technical and price terms in their initial offer and not to automatically assume that they will have an opportunity to participate in discussions or be asked to submit a revised offer. The Government may make award of a conforming proposal without discussions, if deemed to be within the best interests of the Government.

4.2. Volume I - Technical and Performance Capability

Factor 1 Experience

Factor 2 Past Performance

Factor 3 Management Plan

4.3. Volume II - Price and Pro Forma Information

Tab A Standard Form 1442 and Price Breakout Sheet

Tab B Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability

Tab C Pre-Award Information

NOTE: 8(a) Joint Venture Offeror or Offeror submitting Proposal as HUBZone Joint Venture shall submit evidence from Offerors SBA Servicing Agency that the Offeror has notified and discussed the proposed joint venture for this specific project with the appropriate SBA Representative or Business Opportunity Specialist.

5. Volume I - Technical and Performance Capability

5.1. Factor 1 - Experience

5.1.1. Submission Requirements Provide descriptions of at least two (2) and up to five (5) projects you have substantially completed or completed as the prime contractor within the last 5 years which are similar to this project in size, scope and dollar value. Projects considered similar in scope to this project include new construction and addition/alteration projects of food preparation facilities, detention facilities, and waste water treatment plants. An Indefinite Delivery/ Indefinite Quantity (DIQ) contract may be submitted only if a single task order could be considered similar to this project. Task orders may not be combined in order for the contract to be considered similar. An IDIQ contract may be submitted only if a single task order could be considered similar to this project. Task orders may not be combined in order for the contract to be considered similar. In each description detail the work that was self-performed. Forms for Prime Contractor Experience are included for your use. Use as many forms as necessary to meet the criteria. If you elect not to use the forms, all information identified on the forms is still required for evaluation of this item. Work must have been self-performed (or 15% self-performed) as the prime contractor to qualify as experience.

5.1.2. Evaluation Criteria. The SSEB will evaluate the projects substantially (70%) complete or completed within the last 5 years identified in 5.1.1 Documentation of two substantially complete or completed projects similar in size, scope and dollar value to this project will be considered to have met the minimum requirements of the RFP and will be evaluated per the table below:

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Rating Definition Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

5.2. Factor 2 - Past Performance

5.2.1. Submission Requirements. Provide any ratings, letters, awards, etc which support past performance for the experience identified in 5.1.1. The Government may also use other tools such as CPARS, FAPIIS, etc. to gather documentation on past performance. Also, the contractor should provide the following reference information: project name, location, owner’s name, point of contact and telephone number for the experience identified in 5.1.1.

5.2.2. Evaluation Criteria. The SSEB will evaluate past performance of projects substantially complete or completed within the last 5 years’ experience identified in 5.1.1. Documentation of acceptable performance of projects similar in size, scope and dollar value will be considered to have met the minimum requirements of the RFP and will be rated per the table below. The Government reserves the right to check any or all cited references to verify supplied information and to assess owner satisfaction. The Government may also use other tools such as CPARS, FAPIIS, or any other relevant information to assist in its evaluation of an offeror’s past performance.

Past Performance Evaluation Ratings

Acceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government has a reasonable expectation that the offeror will successfully perform the required effort, or the offeror’s performance record is unknown.

Unacceptable Based on the offeror’s performance record, the Government does not have a reasonable expectation that the offeror will be able to successfully perform the required effort.

5.3. Factor 3 – Management Plan

5.3.1. Submission Requirements. Provide a management plan for the project that describes how your labor, resources, subcontractors and material suppliers will be coordinated and used to ensure successful completion of the project. Describe how you will manage, supervise and coordinate the subcontractors’ work and who in the organization will be responsible for this management and coordination. Discuss which resources are available but will not be present at the site. Provide an organizational chart for this project showing home office support, on-site management and the responsible chain of command. Include names of assigned personnel and proposed subcontractors and their areas of responsibility. Joint Venture Offerors must show the respective areas of responsibility for each partner. Clearly delineate on-site from off-site personnel. Quality Control and Safety should be included in the chart.

5.3.2. Evaluation Criteria. Comprehensive plans that demonstrate a clear understanding of the work and an ability to coordinate resources to ensure successful pursuit of the work will be considered to meet the RFP requirements. Plans that do not demonstrate a clear understanding of the work, that do not demonstrate a capability to coordinate resources, or that do not demonstrate appropriate excess capacity will be considered to not meet the RFP requirements. The SSEB will evaluate the clarity, adequacy capabilities and strength s of the Offeror’s organizational chart for managing a successful project. An organizational chart that clearly defines responsibilities will be considered to meet the RFP requirements. Charts that are confusing, cluttered with duplicative entries, or that do not clearly define responsibilities will be considered to not meet the RFP requirements. All submissions will be evaluated per the table below:

TECHNICAL ACCEPTABLE/UNACCEPTABLE RATINGS

Acceptable Proposal meets the requirements of the solicitation.

Unacceptable Proposal does not meet the requirements of the solicitation.

6. Volume II – Price and Pro Forma Information

6.1. Tab A - Price.

6.1.1. Submission Requirements. The offeror shall submit in the Standard Form 1442 and Section 00 11 00.00 45 in accordance with Section 2 Submittal of offers above.

6.1.2. Evaluation Criteria. The price will be evaluated by the SSEB for reasonableness and realism through the use of cost/price analysis. Price will also be checked for unbalancing of line items. Offerors are cautioned to distribute costs appropriately.

6.2. Tab B - Evidence of Ability to Obtain Bonding and Proof of Financial Ability

6.2.1. Submission Requirements.

A. Financial Capability. Submit Proof of Financial Ability (Most recent financial statement covering assets and liabilities). Include the name, address and telephone number of firm's banking institution.

B. Bonding Capability. Submit information showing offeror's bondability for this project. Include the name, address and telephone number of the firm's bonding company.

6.2.2. Evaluation Criteria.

A. Financial information will be reviewed to determine the offeror's ability to be financially capable of sustaining performance under the contract. Positive bank references and a strong financial statement will be determined Responsible.

B. Bonding information will be reviewed to determine the offeror's ability to obtain the required Performance and Payment Bonds. Ability to obtain the level of bonding required by the solicitation from an acceptable surety will be determined Responsible.

6.3. Tab C - PreAward Information

6.3.1. Submission Requirements.

A. The offeror shall submit one completed copy of Section 00 45 00, Representations and Certification.

B. The offeror shall submit the following information:

a) Number of years the firm has been in business

b) Name, address and telephone numbers of two credit/trade references

c) A list of present commitments, including the dollar value

6.3.2 Evaluation Criteria. This information will be used for the purpose of completing the Pre- Award Survey and will not be rated.

PRIME CONTRACTOR EXPERIENCE

Your firm’s name __________________________________________________

Name of Project/Location

General Scope of Project

Work your company self performed -

Construction Cost:

At Award: $_______________ Reason for the cost growth:

Final Cost $_______________

Award Date: ____________

Scheduled Completion: _____________ Reason for the time growth:

Actual Completion: _____________

Extent and type of work you subcontracted out

Owner’s Point of Contact (POC) for reference (name and company and telephone number)

Section 00 45 00 - Representations and Certifications

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY REFERENCE

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

52.236-28 Preparation of Proposals--Construction OCT 1997 252.247-7022 Representation Of Extent Of Transportation Of Supplies By

Sea

AUG 1992

CLAUSES INCORPORATED BY FULL TEXT

52.204-8 ANNUAL REPRESENTATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS (OCT 2018)

(a)(1) The North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code for this acquisition is 236220.

(2) The small business size standard is $36,500,000.

(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…

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